FULTON COUNTY INDIANA

OBITUARIES

1994

The Rochester Sentinel

Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh

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The Rochester Sentinel

1994

Monday, January 3, 1994

Helen O. Finney

Feb. 24, 1895 - Jan. 1, 1994

Hellen O. FINNEY, 88, formerly of Washington, D.C., died at 11:20 a.m. Saturday at Life Care Center of Rochester.

She was born in Windgate to Joseph D. and Amy W. PARTRIDGE FINNEY. She was a 1923 graduate of Rochesrter High School and a graduate of Butler University. For more than 40 years she was a legal secretary for the U.S. Department of Housing Development. She was a member of the Irvington United Methodist Church in Indianapolis.

Surviving are a brother and sister-in-law, Alvin L. and Clara FINNEY, Rochester; a niece, Mrs. John (Janet) SWANSON, Winona Lake; and a nephew, Jerry FINNEY, Akron.

A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. today at HartZler Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. John CAMPBELL officiating. There is no visitation and the burial site is undetrmined.

Garlen Sparks

Nov. 17, 1921 - Jan. 1, 1994

Garlen “Sparkie” SPARKS, 72, 219 North Maple St.,Akron, died at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Hospital.

He was born in Johnson County, Ky., to Ed and May CONLEY SPARKS. On Nov . 21, 1947 in Johnson County, Ky., he married Jewel SMITH, who survives. He was a World War II Army veteran and associated with the Gospel Hill Church of God, Silver Lake. He - - - - - the Akron Water Department.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mrs. Adron (Garnetta) COLE, Hanes City, Fla.; three grandchildren, Jeanie, Amita, and Catrina; a great-granddaughter, Kelay; six sisters, Joy KERRIGAN, Reva MIZER, Lillian RUSSELL, Ethel REYNOLDS, all of Troy, Ohio; Jewel WRIGHT, Hazel CAUDILL, both of Johnson County. Preceding in death were a daughter, Irene [SPARKS], a sister, Juanita SHIRKS, and a brother, Ermin SPARKS.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Gospel Hill Church of God in Silver Lake with the Rev. Frank WHITAKER officiating. Burial will be in the Athens Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Doris K. Mills

Aug. 16, 1917 - Jan. 1, 1994

Doris K. MILLS, 76, 1103 E. Ninth St., died at 10:05 p.m. Saturday at Life Care Center of Rochester.

She was born in Macy to Verle and Melinda BRIDEGROOM ANDREWS. On March 27, 1960 in South Bend she married R. Wayne MILLS, who survives. She was a homemaker and member of the Macy chapter 124 Order of Eastern Star. She was also a member of the Burton United Methodist Church and WSCS of the church.

Surviving with her husband are a daughter, Mrs. James (Barbara) ROCK, Rochester; two sons, Phillip D. WALTZ and Edward A. WALTZ Sr., both of Rochester; seventeen grandchildren; twenty-three great-grandchildren; several step-grandchildren; two step-daughters, Virginia THORINGTON, Nyona Lake; Debra PUGSLEY, Minneapolis, Minn.; two step-sons, David MILLS, Urvana; Joe M. MILLS, Mesa, Ariz. a sister, Dorothy MARTIN, Bremen; and a brother, Donald ANDREWS, Bremen. Preceding in death were a brother, Floyd ANDREWS, a grandson, a step-son, and a step-daughter.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Sam OVERMYER officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. today. Eastern Star services will be at 7 p.m. today. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer Foundation or the Burton United Methodist Church.

Gertrude M. Parker

July 29, 1918 - Dec. 31, 1993

Gertrude Marie PARKER, 75, Old Indiana 17, Culver, died at 4:20 p.m. Friday at Woodlawn Hospital.

She was born in Delong to William Henry and Della EDGINGTON HEETER. She was a lifetime resident of the Culver community. On Aug. 8, 1936 in St. Joseph, Mich. she married Homer Roy PARKER, who died in Jan. 1976. She retired from Hart Schaffner and Marx, Rochester. She attended Dulver Bible Church and was a member of the Leiters Ford Reekah Lodge.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. - - - - - - - - -, four sons, Richard PARKER, Walkerton; Roger PARKER, Plymouth; Russell PARKER, Rutherfordton, N.C.; David PARKER, Morgantown, W.Va.; fourteen grandchildren; a great-grandfather and a great-grandson; two sisters, Mrs. William (Lois) BALDWIN, Rocheter; Wilma HOLLOPETER, Fort Wayne; a brother, Howard HEETER, Annville, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were a sister and a brother.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Russell PAYNE officiating. Burial will be in the Leiters Ford I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. today and after 9 a.m. Tuesday. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation.

Carl B. Whetstone

July 10, 1923 - Jan. 1, 1994

Carl B. WHETSTONE, 70, 4250 South 1200 West, Mentone, died at 8 p.m. Saturday at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne.

He was born in Kosciusko County to Casel and Audrea ZOLMAN WHETSTONE. On June 14, 1946 in Mentone he married J. Fay SARBER, who survives. He farmed and was a member of the Mentone United Methodist Church.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mrs. Vince (Jane) WEBSTER, Mentone; three sons, Mike WHETSTONE, Mentone; Tim WHETSTONE, Mentone; Jerry WHETSTONE, Akron; ten grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Howard (Mary) HOFFMAN, Silver Lake; Edith WALTERS, Mentone; Mrs. Don (Geneva) EMMONS, Seattle,Wash.; and a brother, Leon WHETSTONE, Cadillac, Mich.

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

W. Kyle Gibson

Sept. 18, 1901 - Dec. 31, 1993

W. Kyle GIBSON, 92, Wabash Health Care Center, formerly of Harrison Center and Mentone, died at 10:05 p.m. Friday at Wabash Health Care Center.

He was born in Kosciusko County to Davis and Hattie BLOUGH GIBSON. On Dec. 25, 1924 in Etna Green he married E. Berniece ROGERS who died Feb. 27, 1965. He farmed with his brother, Merl GIBSON.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Burt (Geneva) SPENCER, Bloomington; two grandchildren, Carl W. BURT, Warsaw; Marianne BURT SHAW, North Carolina; a brother, Merl GIBSON, Etna Green; three step-sisters, Edith HANEY, Packerton; Ethel FISHER, Grace Village; Mary TEEL, Mentone; and a step-brother, Thomas WITHAM, Atwood. Preceding in death were two brothers, David and Homer [GIBSON].

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Harrison Center Church, with the Rev. Don FOWLER officiating. Burial will be in the Harrison Center Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at King Memorial Home, Mentone. Memorials may be made to the Harrison Center Church.

Tuesday, January 4, 1994

Garlen Sparks

Military graveside services have been added for Garlen “Sparkie” SPARKS, 72, 219 N. Maple St., Akron.

Graveside services will be at the Athens Cemetery following 2 p.m. Wednesday services at the Gospel Hill Church of God in Silver Lake.

Mildred M. Rose

Oct. 10, 1913 - Jan. 2, 1994

Mildred Mae ROSE, 80, 426 Minor St., Logansport, died at 7:20 p.m. Sunday at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born in Peru to Asa E. and Mary Ann MILLER NEAD. On Sept. 5, 1936 in Royal Center she married Russell ROSE who died Jan. 26, 1985. She was a member of the Grace Fellowship Church.

Surviving are four daughters, Charlotte Ann BECHDOLDT, Rochester; Mary Frances WILBURN, Logansport; Phyllis Marie BURK, Sun City Center, Fla.; Janis KNOWLES, Logansport; a son, Ralph L. ROSE, Cherubusco; a brother, Robert Lee NEAD, Peru; sixteen grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; and seven step-great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were a son, Roger J. ROSE, and a brother, Daniel L. NEAD.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Fisher Funeral Chapel, 303 W. Market St., Logansport, with the Rev. William Art MALONEY officiating. Burial will be in the Ever-Rest Memorial Park in Logansport. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Wednesday, January 5, 1994

Madelyn S. Young

Oct. 31, 1911 - Jan. 5, 1994

Madelyn S. YOUNG, 82, 1520 Main St., died at 7 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital.

She was born in Rochester to Fred and Ida BABCOCK SMITH. On May 8, 1942 in Peru she married Harold S. YOUNG who died April 25, 1988.

Surviving are two nieces, Jeanne S. HALL, Rockville, Md.; Virginia S. CARLIN, Manassas, Va.; three nephews, William A. SMITH, Rochester; Joel A. SMITH and John R. SMITH, both of Fairfax, Va. Preceding in death were four brothers, Admiral, Walter, Arthur and Richard SMITH and a nephew, Walter “Don” SMITH.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery with the Rev. Samuel L. WRIGHT officiating. There is no visitation. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Thursday, January 6, 1994

C. Ernest Overmyer

Feb. 8, 1916 - Jan. 3, 1994

Col. C. Ernest OVERMYER, U.S. Army Retired, 77, died Monday in Phoenix, Ariz.

He was born in Rochester and was a graduate of Richland High School. On March 15, 1942 at Yuma, Ariz. he married Margaret E. IMHOOF who preceded in death. His military career spanned 30 years and included tours of duty in Japan, Korea, Germany, Viet Nam, and Washington, D.C. He retired from the Army in 1974 and became Director of Space and Facilities Planning at Vandervbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn. He retired from Vanderbilt in 1987 and moved to Tempe, Ariz. in Aug. 1993.

Surviving are three daughters, LeEtta OVERMYER, Tempe, Ariz.; Mrs. William NOLAND, Park City, Utah; Mrs. Richard TEDESCO, Mountain Home, Idaho; a son, Maj. Larry OVERMYER, Colorado Springs, Colo.; three grandchildren, Brian OVERMYER, Lyndsey and Candice TEDESCO; two sisters, Mrs. Donald (Bette) REYNOLDS, Rochester; Janet RIFFLE, Rochester; and a brother, Charles MILLER, Rochester. Private family services with full military honors will be at 9 a.m. Monday, Jan. 10, at Arlington National Cemetery.

Patricia M. Eytcheson

Dec. 18, 1926 - Jan. 5, 1994

Patricia M. EYTCHESON, 67, 1949 W. Indiana 14, Rochester, died at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at her home.

She was born in Fulton County to Robert W. and Miriam FENTERS BAKER. On Feb. 23, 1947 in Fulton County she married Robert L. EYTCHESON who died Feb. 25, 1990. She was retired from Torin Corp. in Rochester. Her memberships include the Women of the Moose (Manitou Lodge), Rochester Eagles Lodge and Rocheser American Legion auxiliaries.

Surviving are her mother, Miriam BAKER, Macy; three daughters, Diana Kay HARMON, Rochester; Marcia FREELS, Rochester; Mrs. Michael (Barbara) WAKE, Logansport; two sons, Kenneth EYTCHESON, Fulton; Larry EYTCHESON, Rochester; eleven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Doris ROSS, Mentone; Lois ROBINETTE, Penn Valley, Calif.; a brother, Robert BAKER, Las Altos, Calif.; two step-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were her father; a daughter, Sue EYTCHESON on July 26, 1987; and a grandson.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Fulton, with the Rev. Lonnie PETERS officiating. Burial will be in the Fulton Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday and after 9 a.m. Saturday. Memorials may be made to the Caston School Athletic Fund.

J. Scott Nifong

Jan. 15, 1963 - Jan. 4, 1994

J. Scott NIFONG, 30, 3000 A, Faith Ave., Bremen, died at approximately 10 a.m. Tuesday at his home.

He was born in Wabash to Burl and Sharon RITTER NIFONG. On June 12, 1993 in South Bend he married Louanne MALKOWSKI who survives. He was a graduate of Bremen High School and Indiana University in South Bend. He attended the Argos United Methodist Church. He worked at Transit-Mix in South Bend.

Surviving with his wife are his father and step-mother, Burl and Miriam ALLEN NIFONG, Bremen; a step-daughter, Yvonne MALKOWSKI, Osceola; a step-son, Eric MALKOWSKI, Osceola; a brother, Jeffrey NIFONG, Ypsilanti, Mich.; a step-sister, Cheryle COSGROVE, Cincinnati, Ohio; a step-brother, Chris ALLEN, Knoxville, Tenn.; a maternal grandmother, Mary RITTER, Lafayette; and a step-grandmother, Ardath GEYER, Bremen.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with the Revs. Robert HUENT and Robin SMITH, officiating. Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. until services, Saturday. Mamorials may be made to the Lupus Foundation.

Friday, January 7, 1994

Rev. Avery W. Miley

Sept. 29, 1912 - Jan. 6, 1994

Rev. Avery W. MILEY, 81, 1117 Rosewood Dr., Peru, died at 3:15 a.m. Thursday at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru.

He was born in Grant County to Ryman and Henrietta LEMON MILEY. A retired Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) minister, he servded as pastor of the Swayzee Christian Church, Center Christian Church, Jones Chapel Chistian Church, Warsaw Christian Church, Bargersville Christian Church, Peru Christian Church and the Windfall Christian Church. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Peru.

Surviving are his wife, the Rev. Lou (Pim) MILEY, two sons, John MILEY, Mt. Streling, Ill.; David MILEY, West Unity, Ohio; two step-daughters, Jennifer OLIVER, South Bristol, Ma.; Patricia BECKER, Buffalo, N.Y.; two step-sons, Donald LASHER, Carmel; Keith LASHER, St. Petersburg, Fla.; five grandchildren; five step-grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Rybolt Funeral Home, 314 N. Washington St., Swayzee, with the Rev. Tom JONES officiating. Burial will be in the Knox Chapel Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Saturday, January 8, 1994

[no obits]

Monday, January 10, 1994

Mary B. King

Oct. 4, 1900 - Jan. 8, 1994

Mary Blanche KING, 93, Life Care Center of Rochester, formerly of 417 W. Sixth St., died at 4 p.m. Saturday at Life Care Center of Rochester.

She was born in Grass Creek to Harley O. and Etta HICKLE RANS. On April 12, 1922 in Rochester she married Joseph V. KING Sr., who died Jan. 10, 1962. She was a former Fulton County Probation Officer. She had worked at the former Wile’s Department Store and the former Ed Wilson’s Men and Boys Wear. She was a past worthy matron and 50-year member of the Rochester Order of Eastern Star; mother advisor for 14 years of Rochester Order of Rainbow Girls; member of the Mt. Zion Club; Rochester Women’s Club; Child Study Club; American Legion Auxiliary; and the First Baptist Church.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. DeVerl (Betty) BECKER, Rochester; Mrs. James (Linda) ALLEN, Michigan City; two sons, Jack H. KING, Cassville, Mo.; Kirk R KING, Columbus, Ohio; ten grandchildren, including Mrs. Pierre (Barbara) ABEL, Rochester; and eight great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were a son, Joseph V. KING Jr.; a sister, Isabelle GROVE; and two brothers, Ronald C. RANS and Forrest RANS.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Samuel 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. Eastern Star Services will be at 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church.

Bernice I. Amones

Aug. 18, 1911 - Jan. 6, 1994

Bernice Irene AMONES, 82, Avon Park, Fla., formerly of Plymouth, died at 9:15 a.m. Thursday at Walker Memorial Medical Center, Avon Park, Fla.

She was born to Fred Leroy and Emma Jone CLIFTON RANNALLS. She was a graduate of Plymouth High School and rceived her nursing degree from St. Joseph-Holy Cross School of Nursing, South Bend, in 1931. She retired from nursing after working in Peru, Plymouth and Rocheter hospitals. In 1968 in Plymouth she married Charles M. AMONES, who survives. During World War II she served as a First Lieutenant with the 11th Vac Hospital Emergecy Unit of the U.S. Army in Tunisia, Sicily, Naples-Fogga, Rome-Arno, Southern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Isacew, and central Europe. She moved to Avon Park, Fla., from Plymouth in 1977. She attended the First Methodist Church of Avon Park.

Surviving with her husbnd are two sisters, Louise PENA, Orlando, Fla.; Mary LISTENFELT, Avon Park, Fla.; and a brother, Louis RANNALLS, Indianapolis.

There were no services; arranements were handled by Fountain Funeral Home, Avon Park. Fla.

Ada G. Enyart

April 4, 1912 - Jan. 8, 1994

Ada G. ENYART, 81, 705 E. Fourth St., died at 9:57 a.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Hospital.

She was born in Greentown to Jessie L. and Rosa ARMFIELD ALLEN. She came to Fulton County in 1948 from Howard County. On Dec. 25, 1929 in Marion she married Gilbert H. ENYART, who survives. She was a member of the United Brethren Church in Greentown, where she had been active in the Ladies Aid and a pianist for the church. She attended the First Christian Church of Rochester.

Surviving with her husband are three sons, Jim ENYART, Chellknob, Mo.; Bill ENYART, Loveland, Ohio; Dick ENYART, Rochester; ten grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Pete (Dorothy) BEATTY, Kokomo. Preceding in death were a half-brother, Percie BUCKLES; a step-brother, Eldon TYGART, and a step-father, William “Willie” TYGART.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the First Christian Church in Rochester with the Rev. C. Allan HAZEN officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. today at Foster and Good Funeral Home, Rochester, and after 9:50 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Heart Fund.

Margaret Voorhees

Margaret “Peg” VOORHEES, 2317 Westside Road, died today at her home.

Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Harold A. Davis

Aug. 31, 1925 - Jan. 8, 1994

Harold A. DAVIS, 68, Grove City, Ohio, formerly of Culver, died Saturday at his home.

He was born in Culver to Guy B. and Fredona RINEHART DAVIS. He was a 1949 graduate of Indiana University and a member of ATO Fraternity, Capital City Lodge 656 F&AM; York Temple; Aladdin Shrine and Elks-VanVert Lodge. He was a salesman for International Harvester.

Surviving are his wife, Jean DAVIS; two daughters, Mrs. John (Kathy) IBSEN, New Jersey; Mrs. Richard (Linda) ROSINE, Grove City, Ohio; three grandchildren, Cara ROSINE, and Andrew and Lucas IBSEN; a brother, Eldon P. DAVIS, Culver; and a sister-in-law, Betty Jean DAVIS, Culver. Preceding in death were a sister and a brother.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Schoedinger-Norris Funeral Home, Grove City, Ohio, with the Rev. George HARTMAN officiating. Burial will be in the Grove City Cemetey. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Mt. Carmel Hospice, 793 W. State St., Columbus, Ohio, or to the Jackson Township (Ohio) Emergency Squad.

Rosa N. MacLain

Feb. 22, 1902 - Jan. 9, 1994

Rosa N. MacLAIN, 91, 1243 North 900 West, Kewanna, died at 4 a.m. Sunday at her home.

She was born in Hawkins County, Tenn. to Joseph D. and Martha Ann SHORT MANES. On July 7, 1916 in Hawkins County, Tenn. she married Joseph C. MacLAIN, who died April 28, 1972. She was a homemaker who liked to sew. She was a member of the Sharon Pilgrim Holiness Church, Kewanna.

Surviving are ten daughters, Mattie RAINEY, Kewanna; Roxie FRY, Fulton; Blanche CULVER, Empire, Ala.; Merle ISAACS, Broaddus, Texas; Jessie HINES, Royal Center; Ruth HART, Argos; Emily BROWN, Salem; Flora CONLEY, Plymouth; Marilyn ZARTMAN, Kewanna; Gladys STUTZMAN, Plymouth; a son, Lawrence MacLAIN, Kewanna; forty-eight grandchildren; eighty-four great-grandchildren; and thirty-four great-great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were two sons, five grandchildren; three sisters, and six brothers.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, with the Rev. John THOMPSON officiating. Burial will be in the Bruce Lake Cemetery, Kewanna. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today and after 8 a.m. Tuesday until services.

Mildred M. Herr

July 24, 1909 - Jan. 9, 1994

Mildred M. HERR, 84, Windsor Estates, Kokomo, died at 7:10 p.m. Sunday at her home.

She was born in Kokomo to William A. and Winibel M. BRADLEY SMITH. On March 30, 1929 in Kokomo she married George V. HERR, who died May 1, 1988. She was a retired packaging clerk for American Standard Pottery and a member of the Delco Hobby Club, Kokomo.

Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Leonard and Judy HERR, Kokomo; three grandsons and their wives, Mike and Missy HERR, Kokomo; Mark and Darcy HERR, Kokomo; Mitch and Kelly HERR, Kokomo; five great-grandchildren, Casy, Ryan, Nathan, Cory and Drake HERR, all of Kokomo; a sister, Maxine TELFER, Phoenix, Ariz.; and a brother and sister-in-law, William and Hope SMITH, Kokomo. Preceding in death was a son, Larry J. HERR in 1958.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Eilers Webster Street Chapel, Kokomo, with the Rev. J. David GRIFFIN officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Memory Garden Cemetery, Kokomo. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday.

Tuesday, January 11, 1994

Margaret Voorhees

Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, for Margaret “Peg” VOORHEES, 2317 West Side Dr.

The Rev. Junior BOSE will officiate. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until time of services. Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Mrs. Voorhees died at 9 a.m. Monday at her home. She was born in Marshall County to Leroy and Della EMMONS GORDON. On May 19, 1945 in Carrollton, Ky. she married Russel D. VOORHEES who died Sept. 12, 1979. She was a registered nurse and a former employee of the Fulton County Welfare Department. She graduated from Henrotin School of Nursing in Chicago.

Surviving are a step-son, Lynn VOORHEES, Fot Wayne a brother, Fred GORDON, 2425 S. Atlantic Ave., No. 405, Daytona Beach Shores, Fla. 32118; and nieces and nephews. Preceding in death was a sister, Lillian EARL.

Evelyn Dawn Sheets

Oct. 14, 1915 - Jan. 8, 1994

Evelyn Dawn SHEETS, 78, 27 N. Mishawaka St., Akron, died Saturday at her home.

She was born in Akron to Harvey and Loie KARNS SECOR. She was a lifetime resident of Akron. On Nov. 21, 1940 in Akron she married Robert L. SHEETS who died Jan. 1, 1988. She retired after 25 years as a secretary at Sonoco Products in Akron. She was a member of the Akron United Methodist Church.

Surviving are a son, Stephen M. SHEETS, North Manchester; and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron. Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 9-11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Billy C. Jackson

March 4, 1919 - Jan. 10, 1994

Billy C. JACKSON, 74, Route 4, Box 123, Logansport, formerly of Rochester, died at 12:25 p.m. Monday at Logansport Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Logansport to Charles and Mabel CLAY JACKSON. On April 1, 1961 in Logansport he married Mary H. HOLLOWAY who survives. He worked at the R.B.M. for 26 years and was co-owner of Logan Mobile Homes Inc. for five years. He was a member of the Logansport Shrine Club, Scottish Rite Valley of Indianapolis, Murat Temple of Indianapolis, Elks Lodge No. 66, Moose Lodge No. 232, Eagles Lodge No. 323, Sons of the American Legion Post No. 60, Orient Masonic Lodge No. 272 F&AM, and VFW post No. 3790 Father’s Auxiliary.

Surviving with his wife are two step-daughters, Cathy H. WOOLLEY, 800 Hilltp Lane, Loansport; TeriAnn DIBBLE, 3720 Henry Dr., Logansport; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Preceding in death was a sister.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport, with the Rev. Michael J. HAAS officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Logansport. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday. Masonic services will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the Shriner’s Hospital for Crippled and Burned Children.

Roelina C. Nolan

June 12, 1918 - Jan. 10, 1994

Roelina C. NOLAN, 75, Gace Village Retirement Home, Winona Lake, formerly of Yellow Creek Lake, died at 1 p.m. Monday at Kosciusko Community Hospital.

She was born in Amsterdam, Holland, to Adraan and Christana LEEFLANG BRONNER. She was married to William NOLAN who survives. She was a secretary for the Prudential Insurance Company.

Surviving with her husband are a twin sister, Antjc C. SHELLHASE, Palos Park, Ill.; a brother, Cornelius BRONNER, Amsterdam, Holland and several nieces and nephews.

No services or visitation is planned. Burial will be in the Calvary Gardens, Portage. Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, is handling the arrangements.

Edith Dixon

Edith DIXON, 94, Waterhaven Apartments, died at 1 a.m. today at Rochester Health Care Center.

Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Rochester.

Rex E. Fites

Rex E. FITES, formerly of Bourbon, died at 2:30 a.m. today at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth.

Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Ray A. Pickens

July 18, 1915 - Jan. 11, 1904

Ray A. PICKENS, 78, 56968 Wilson Manor Dr., South Bend, died at 6:10 a.m. today at his home.

He was born in Fulton County to William and Clemmie ROSS PICKENS. On April 20, 1914 in Twelve Mile he married Marjorie M. CRESS who survives. He was a machinist with Allied-Signal Corp. in South Bend for 34 1/2 years. He lived in the South Bend area for 53 years. He was a member of American Legion Post No. 284; VFW Post 9820; and a World War II Army veteran.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Wilma “Susie” EMERICK, Brownsburg; three sons, Earl PICKENS, Donald PICKENS, Gary PICKENS, all of South Bend; twelve grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a sister, Dorothy MURRAY, Logansport. Preceding in death were a daughter, Joyce PICKENS in 1949; a son, Harold PICKENS in 1992 and a grandson, Richard PICKENS.

A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Kaniewaki Funeral Home, South Bend, with the Rev. Richard SERI officiating. There is no visitation. Cremation will take place with burial in the Twelve Mile Cemetery. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Hospice of St. Joseph County, Suite 111, 108 North Main St., South Bend 46601.

Wednesday, January 12, 1994

Don K. Stephenson

July 13, 1932 - Jan. 2, 1994

Don Keith STEPHENSON, 61, Coconut Creek, Fla., formerly of Rochester, died Sunday, Jan. 2, at his home. He had been ill for six months.

He was born in South Bend to Charles O. and Phyllis BENDER STEPNENSON. On Aug. 5, 1961 he married Mary Jo HERRIN, who survives. He owned and operated Laminated Glass systems of Pompano Beach, Fla. While in Rochester, he worked at Cook Brothers Furniture from 1962-1980 and owned Stephenson’s Shoe Shoppe from 1972-1975. He was a U.S. Army veteran who received the Bronze Star Medal and a member of the Rochester Elks Lodge.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Lori A. STEPHENSON, Peru; Jill R. STEPHENSON, Palm Beach, Fla.; two sons, Shane C. STEPHENSON, Rochester; Chris I. STEPHENSON, Jupiter, Fla.; four grandchildren, Peter J. SAHAIDACHNY, Peru; Michael S. GRATE, Peru; Jasmine J. STEPHENSON, Rochester; Keith R. STEPHENSON, Rochester; his step-mother, Mildred STEPHENSON, South Bend and two brothers, Roger B. STEPHENSON, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; and Richard L. STEPHENSON, Hutchinson, Kan.

A VFW memorial service was conducted Jan. 7 at the Kalis Funeral Home, Wilton Manors, Fla. Memorials may be made o the American Cancer Society or a local hospice.

Charles W. McGuire

Charles William McGUIRE, 78, Mexico, former summer resident of Lake Manitou, died Tuesday in Searing, Fla.

Arrangements are pendiding at McClain Funeral Home, Denver.

Rex E. Fites

Apr. 23, 1901 - Jan. 11, 1994

Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, for Rex. E FITES, 92, Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth.

The Rev. Earl LIGHTFOOT will officiate. Burial will be in the Summitt Chapel Cemetery, Bourbon. Friends may call fom 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and after noon to the time of service on Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Tippecanoe Emergency Medical Service or a charity of one’s choice.

Mr. Fites, formerly of Bourbon, died at 2:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth. He was born near Bourbon to Erwin and Vida COAR FITES and was a lifetime resident of the Summitt Chapel community. On July 23, 1926 in Hammond he married Mary Irene SACKVILLE, who died June 26, 1976. He was a 1919 graduate of Bourbon High School. A farmer, he attended Argos Bible Church.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Gene (Delores) IRWIN, Argos; Mrs. Bob (Mary) La TURNER, West Lafeyette; a son, Donald FITES, Peoria, Ill.; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Hope McPHERRON, Argos; and two brothers, Reuel FITES and Ryval FITES, both of Bourbon. Preceding in death were two sisters, Helen NELLANS and June McCLURE.

Fred L. Hetzner Sr.

Dec. 3, 1926 - Jan. 11, 1994

Fred L. “Bud” HETZNER Sr., 67, Route 1, Macy, died at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday at his home.

He was born in Peru to Fred L. and Mary Florence HUTTON HETZNER. On March 1, 1947 he married Harriet L. STEFFEY, who survives. He retired as a general foreman after 37 years with Bryan Steam Corp. He was a member of the Deedsville United Methodist Church, Fraternal Order of Police in Peru, Moose Lodge in Peru, a lifetime member of the Peru MAENNERCHOR, and long time member and past president of the Denver Saddle Club. During World War II he served with the Seabees in the U.S. Navy.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Karen ROGERS, Denver; Cindy FISHER, Peru; Vicki SHADEL, Milford; a son, Fred HETZNER Jr., Peru; nine grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; four sisters, Rachel CORRELL, Denver; Wanda GLADDEN, Peru; Geri Lou DIBBERN, Knox; Martha DOWDY, Byrdstown, Tenn.; and two brothers, Joe HETZNER, Tampa, Fla.; and John HETZNER, Monroe, Wisc.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, Peru, with the Rev. Lawrence SEE officiating. Burial will be in the Westlawn Cemetery, Denver. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Edith M. Dixon

Sept. 13, 1899 - Jan. 10, 1994

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Rochester, for Edith M. DIXON, 94, Waterhaven Apartments.

The Rev. Lynne JESSUP will officiate. Burial will be in the Keesling Cemetery, Middletown with graveside services at 1:30 p.m. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Dixon died at 1 p.m. Monday at Rochester Health Care Center. She was born in Anderson to Elige and Mary MOORE NEALIS. On March 20, 1940 she married Jack DIXON, who died Feb. 16, 1952. She had been a cook at the Mexico Church of the Brethren Home from 1954-1956 and a seamstress at the Anderson orphans home from 1956-1967. She was a member of the Mounds Baptist Church in Anderson.

Surviving are a daughter, Betty STEVENS, Middleburg, Fla.; a son, James ELLISON, Akron; three grandchildren, Charles ELLISON, Carolyn METHENY, Gary STEPHENS; three great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were a daughter, two sons, a granddaughter, two sisters, and two brothers.

Opal M. Hoover

Nov. 23, 1917 - Jan. 10, 1994

Opal M. HOOVER, 76, 407 Singer Road, North Manchester, died at 2:05 p.m. Monday as the result of an automobile accident at the north edge of Huntington.

She was born in Aldine to Charles T. and Susan Matilda SHORT MALOTT. She was a 1935 graduate of Knox High School and a 1939 graduate of Manchester College. On Feb. 3, 1940 in St. Joseph, Mich. she married Harold Cloyd HOOVER, who died Feb. 2, 1992. She taught high school home economics and business and later was a depot agent for the Erie Lackawanna Railroad. She was a private pilot and a past member of the Flying Farmers. She wrote poetry and was a charter member of Faith Baptist Church.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Ralph (Harolaine) KISTLER, Ligonier; Mrs. Richard (Karla) BORROR, Liberty Center; two sons, H. Terry HOOVER, Columbus, Ohio; Leon C. HOOVER, Columbus, Ohio; thirteen grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were a sister, Eva and a brother, Carl [MALOTT].

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, with the Rev. Andrew GATHANY officiating. Burial will be in the Oaklawn Cemetery. Friends may call from 3-9 p.m. Thursday. Memorials may be made to Gideons International.

Irene Becker

Jan. 7, 1910 - Jan. 11, 1994

Irene BECKER, 84, Life Care Center of Rochester, formerly of Akron and Fulton, died at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Woodlawn Hospital.

She was born near Rochester to Jesse and Hariett McCLURE SMITH. On April 2, 1930 near Woodrow she married Lee V. BECKER, who died Feb. 29, 1980.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Larry (Donna) GEARHART, Fulton; three grandsons, Rick GEARHART, Winona; Greg GEARHART, Rochester; Gary D. WILKEN, Fulton; and six great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were two sisters and a brother.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Lonnie PETERS officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Thursday and from 9 a.m. until services on Friday.

James A. Swanson, Sr.

Sept. 13, 1917 - Jan. 11, 1994

James A. SWANSON Sr., 76, Swayzee, formerly of Lake Bruce, Kewanna, and Royal Center, died at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Marion General Hospital.

He was born in Homestead, Wisc., to Charles and Maude KISTLER SWANSON. On Dec. 26, 1939 in Chicago he married Stephanie VICHEK, who died Sept. 5, 1990. He was a retired carpenter and millwright. He was a member of the Bible Baptist Church in Knox, the American Legion and the Civilian Conservation Corps in Wisconsin. During World War II he served with the U.S. Army, earning two Bronze Stars, the Bronze Star Distinguished Unit Medal and the 1945 Croix De Guerre.

Surviving are two daughters, Louise LIDY, Swayzee; Judy THOMPSON, New Waverly; two sons, Charles J. SWANSON, Swayzee; James A. SWANSON Jr.; fourteen grandchildren and twenty-eight great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were a sister and a brother.

Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Bruce Lake Cemetery, Kewanna, with the Rev. Leonard JACKSON officiating. There is no visitation. Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, is in charge of arrangements.

Thursday, January 13, 1994

Laurie Ann Bowyer

July 5, 1963 - Jan. 12, 1994

Laurie Ann BOWYER, 30, 50 South 1000 West, Kewanna, died at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne of injuries sustained in an automobile accident earlier in the day.

She was born in Crown Point to Richard J. and Judith L. SOBAK SADLER. On May 29, 1982 in Kewanna she married David M. BOWYER who survives. She was a 1981 graduate of Caston High School and was a courier with Pony Express, South Bend.

Surviving with her husband are two daughters, Christina [BOWYER], fourth grade at Caston; Megan [BOWYER], first grade at Caston; a sister, Tammy KOTTKAMP, Kewanna; a brother, Mike SADLER, Kewanna; a half-sister, Ashley SADLER, Lake Placid, Fla.; her father and step-mother, Richard and Sandy SADLER, Lake Placid, Fla.; and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Steven SOBAK, Rochester. Preceding in death were her mother and paternal grandparents.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, with the Rev. Cliff GANO officiating. Burial will be in the Grass Creek Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. until services Saturday.

James A. Swanson Sr.

Sept. 13, 1917 - Jan. 11, 1994

Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 23, at Bruce Lake Cemetery, Kewanna, for James A. SWANSON Sr., 76, Swayzee. The Rev. Leonard JACKSON will officiate. There is no visitation.

Charles W. McGuire

Oct. 8, 1917 - Jan. 11, 1994

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, for Charles William “Bill” McGUIRE, 76, Mexico, a former summer resident of Lake Manitou.

The Revs. David OVERMYER, Russell DAWSON and Phil LUTZ will officiate. Burial will be in the Crider Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. A Masonic memorial service will be at 8 p.m. Saturday. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Mr. McGuire died at 12:11 p.m. Tuesday at the Lake Placid Medical Center, Lake Placid, Fla. He was born in Mexico to Charles and Ruth MARTIN McGUIRE. On Feb. 25, 1940 in Delphi he married Mildred Ruth CLYMER, who survives. He retired in 1980 as owner and operator of McGuire’s Grocery in Mexico. He was a member of the Mexico United Methodist Church, a 50-year member of Mexico Masonic Lodge No. 347, Scottish Rite of Fort Wayne, Mexico Lions Club, and the Peru Golf Association.

Surviving with his wife are two sons, William Lee McGUIRE, Mexico; Michael McGUIRE, Peru; four grandchildren; and three sisters, Betty LANES, Peru; Henrietta CARPENTER, Peru; Peggy BOLINGER, Wheaton, Ill. Preceding in death were three half-sisters and five half-brothers.

Frank S. Cripe

April 18, 1910 - Jan. 12, 1994

Frank S. CRIPE, 83, 452 SOUTH 300 West, Rochester, died at 9:22 p.m. Wednesday at his home. He had been in failing health for two months.

He was born near North Manchester to Ora and Elva HEETER CRIPE. On May 18, 1936 in Goshen he married Marie DUFF, who survives. He lived in the Rochester community for 53 years and was retired from farming.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. William (Patricia) FAIRCHILD, Rochester; Mrs. Wayne (Charlene) YEAZEL, Rochester; two sons, Larry and Lonnie CRIPE, both of Rochester; thirteen grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; three sisters, Pauline GASCHO, Greenville, Ohio; Mrs. Leonard (Katherine) CLAWSON, Greenville, Ohio; Vera EIKENBERRY, North Machester; two brothers, Glen CRIPE, Warsaw, and Leon CRIPE, Blue Ridge, Ga., and several nieces ands nephews. Preceding in death were a granddaughter, Carolyn FAIRCHILD in 1973, a sister, Bonnie SHILLING and three brothers, Joseph, Horace and Robert CRIPE.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Sam WRIGHT officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Zion Cemetery, southeast of Rochester. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. until services on Saturday.

Michael E. Coers

Jan. 2, 1944 - Jan. 11, 1994

Michael Everett COERS, 50, 313 Smith St., Kewanna, died at 8:07 a.m. Tuesday at Veterans Administration Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

He was born in Carmel to Everett and Fay PERSONS COERS. On Oct. 20, 1979 in Carmel he married Martha M. PUGH, who survives. He served for 19 years in the U.S. Navy as an electrician and later he worked for Plymouth Tube Company in Winamac. He lived in Kewanna for the past three years having lived most of his life in Virginia. He was a member of the VFW Posts in Winamac, Kewanna, and Carmel, the American Legion Post in Carmel and the National Rifle Association.

Surviving with his wife are his father, Everett COERS; two daughters, Michele DODD, Noblesville; Gloria COERS, Norflok, Va.; three sons, Lorne COERS, Josef COERS, Chris COERS, all of Kewanna; and a sister, Reggie COERS, Indianapolis.

Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at Frain Mortuary in Winamac with the Rev. Dominik G. YOUNG officiating. Friends may call after 11 a.m. Sunday. Cremation has taken place; there will be no interment.

Friday, January 14, 1994

Elizabeth Potthoff Bell

Jan. 24, 1917 - Jan. 13, 1994

Elizabeth POTTHOFF BELL, 76, 719 Wabash Road, formerly of Winamac, died at 9:12 a.m. Thursday at Rochester Health Care Center.

She was born in Chicago to Howard and Jean WILKIE UNDERHILL. In 1937 she married Robert C. POTTHOFF Sr., who died in 1956. In 1958 she married Francis C. BELL, who died in 1972. She was a retired radio dispatcher from the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department. In July, 1993 she moved to Rochester from Winamac. She was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Winamac and the Winamac Eagles Lodge.

Surviving are two daughters, Jean (SHUEY) WINSTEAD, Rochester; Kathleen FISHER, Rochester; four sons, William R. POTTHOFF, Rochester; Hugh E. POTTHOFF, Rochester; Thomas A. POTTHOFF, Chicago; James J. POTTHOFF, Monterey; fifteen grandchildren; and ten great-grandchldren. Preceding in death were a son, Robert C POTTHOFF Jr. and six grandchildren.

Services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Bonine Funeral Home, Culver, with the Rev. Dominick YOUNG officiating. Burial will be in the Culver Masonic Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Saturday and noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home. A scriptural wake service will be at 7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Pualaski County Human Services.

Saturday, January 15, 1994

Lloyd Hurley

Jan. 6, 1919 - Jan. 14, 1994

Lloyd HURLEY, 75, of 3699 North 1`75 East, Lot 39, Warsaw, died at 9:55 a.m. Friday at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, after a long illness.

He was born in Pike County, Ky., to Howard and Haddie BLANKENSHIP HURLEY. On March 9, 1940 he married Lena BLANKENSHIP who died Aug. 21, 1975. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a coal miner. He had lived in the Warsaw area for 20 years.

Surviving are five daughters, Reba HURLEY, Warsaw; Ruby HURLEY, Burket; Randaell KEYSER, Plymouth; Sue BLANKENSHIP, Vansant, Va., and Opal PHILLIPS, Huber Heights, Ohio; four sons, Bobby [HURLEY], Etna Green; James [HURLEY], Beaver, Wash.; Eddie [HURLEY], Warsaw and Lloyd [HURLEY], Jr., Warsaw; eighteen grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren, and two brothers, Howard [HURLEY], Jr., Jambore, Ky., and Lawson [HURLEY], Beaver, Wash.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with the Chaplin Tom EVERETT officiating. Burial will be in the Mentone Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Monday.

Marie M. Craft

Sept. 18, 1903 - Jan. 14, 1994

Marie M. CRAFT, 90, of Millers Merry Manor, Peru, died at 1:09 p.m. Friday at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru.

She was born in Miami County to Charles and Myrtle Jane KERCHER KEIM. On Dec. 24, 1921, in Rochester she married Howard A. CRAFT, who died Nov. 22, 1956. She had lived in Akron since 1957, when she moved from Gilead where she had lived since 1928. She had worked at the Steer Inn Restaurant near Silver Lake. She was a member of the Akron Church of God.

Surviving are two daughters, Janice ROBISON, Route 2, Peru, and Mrs. Lawrence (Sue) SEE. Route 2, Macy; one son, Howard [CRAFT], Jr., Akron; twelve grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren, and one sister, Orma HUFFMAN. Preceding in death was a brother Donald [KEIM[.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, wih Pasor James MALBONE officiating. Burial will be in the Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday.

Monday, January 17, 1994

Edith Ann McKinney

Edith Ann McKINNEY, 72, Route 1, Macy, died at 8:30 a.m. today at St. Joseph’s Medical Center, South Bend.

Arrangements are pending at Zimmeerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Mary G. Hyde

Apr. 7, 1928 - Jan. 14, 1994

Mary G. HYDE, 65, 270 Madison St., died at 9:53 a.m. Friday at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru.

She was born in Miami County to Reynold and Julia MORRISON GERARD. On June 2, 1946 she married Floyd C. HYDE, who died Oct. 31, 1993. She worked for Hyde Accounting Service and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, past member and worthy matron of Ruth Chapter of Eastern Star, former member of Circus City Board of Directors, and a member of Indiana Society of Public Accountants.

‘ Surviving are a daughter, Pat VELEZ, Peru; four sons, Randy, David, Mark HYDE, all of Peru, and Jeff HYDE, Miami; a foster-son, John LOBENTHAL, Peru; ten grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; four sisters, Ann ZODY, Peru; Lois SZCZEPANKOWSKI, Peru; Beverly BOWMAN, Mexico; Joretta TOWNSEND, Flagstaff, Ariz.; and three brothers, Richard GERARD, Peru; Noel GERARD, Peru; and Ted GERARD, Pittsburg, Calif.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, Peru, with the Rev. R. Larry SMITH officiating. Burial will be in the Ever-Rest Memorial Park, Logansport. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Eastern Star memorial services will be at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

John F. Bigley

Sept. 8, 1907 - Jan. 16, 1994

John F. BIGLEY, 85, 16852 18 B Road, Culver, died at 12:05 p.m. Sunday at St. Joseph’s Hospital of Marshall County where he had been a patient for one week.

He was born in Chicago to Guy T. and Mabel Van SCHOIACK BIGLEY. On Sept. 4, 1929 in South Bend he married Beatrice RASSNER, who survives. He owned and operated Bigley Orchards in Culver for 40 years. In 1970 he retired, turning the orchards over to his son David. He attended Grace United Church of Christ in Culver.

Surviving with his wife are two sons, Bryce and David BIGLEY, both of Culver; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be at a later date with the Rev. Denise HAMILTON officiating. There is no visitation. Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Grace United Church of Christ in Culver.

Helen Chapman

Dec. 8, 1924 - Jan. 13, 1994

Helen KINDIG CHAPMAN, 69, South Bend, died Thursday morning at her home following an illness.

She was born in Fort Wayne to Vernon and Neva KINDIG. In Sept. 1945 she married Dale CHAPMAN who died in 1989. She lived most of her life in the South Bend and Mishawaka communities.

Surviving are a daughter, a son, two grandchildren, a sister, Marge GREER, Rochester, and a brother, Robert KINDIG, Indianapolis.

Services were Sunday at the Coalbush Methodist Church, South Bend. Burial was in the Ferrisville Cemetery, Mishawaka. Hahn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Nellie M. Baker

July 5, 1924 - Jan. 15, 1994

Nellie M. BAKER, 69, 9852 Redwood Road, Plymouth, died at 12:45 p.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth.

She was born in Rochester to William A. and Minnie E. FRITZ THOMAS. She had been a Plymouth resident since 1978. On Jan. 21, 1971 in Plymouth she married Dale F. BAKER, who survives. She retired in 1989 after 20 years with Plymouth T.V. She was a member of the Plymouth House of Prayer.

Surviving with her husband are a daughter, Mrs. Quinn (Marlene) KREICHER, Mishawaka; a son, William E. BERGER, New York City, N.Y.; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were a sister and nine brothers.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Plymouth House of Prayer with the Rev. Ronald HUMPHREY officiating. Burial will be in the New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today at Johnson Funeral Home, Plymouth, and after 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Plymouth House of Prayer.

Florence M. Winter

Jan. 16, 1910 - Jan. 16, 1994

Florence M. WINTER, 84, formerly of Logansport, died at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at Life Care Center of Rochester.

She was born in Logansport to Arthur J. and Ivy MOHLER KOONS. She was married to Fred OSBORN, who preceded in death. On Sept. 19, 1969 she married Lawrence N. “Jack” WINTER, who died March 22, 1988. She worked for 20 years at the Cass County Children’s Home.

Surviving are a step-daughter, Sharon Kay PETER, Rocheste; three step-sons, Lawrence WINTER Jr.; Jerry WINTER; Danny R. WINTER; several step=grandchildren; two brothers, Carl KOONS, Rochester; Howard KOONS, Logansport; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were a son, a sister and a brother.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Kroeger Funeral Home, Logansport, with the Rev. Art MALONEY officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Logansport. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Cass County Children’s Home.

Tuesday, January 18, 1994

Mary Arlene Rocco

July 8, 1914 - Jan. 16, 1994

Mary Arlene ROCCO, 79, Kewanna, died at 1 p.m. Sunday at Woodlawn Hospital.

She was born in Berrien Springs, Mich., to Benson W. and Charlotte L. ASHBY EVANS. She was a retired cleaning lady for the former Dr. K.K. Kraning Clinic in Kewanna and she helped at the Kenwanna Senior Citizens Center. She liked to read and crochet. She was married to William LANDIS who preceded in death and to Maurice ROCCO who also preceded in death.

Surviving are three daughters, Marlene BOWMAN, Burlington; Charlotte WEST, Hopewell, Va.; Berti FOBIAN, Richmond, Va.; eight grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; two sisters, Ida MULLINS, Winamac; Frances ANDERSON, Logansport; and a brother, Lee EVANS, Lake Bruce. Preceding in death were a grandson, two sisters and five brothers.

Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Fulton Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Memorias may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Wednesday, January 19, 1994

E. Ann McKinney

Aug. 2, 1921 - Jan. 17, 1994

E. Ann McKINNEY, 72, Erlenbaugh Dr., Nyona Lake, died at 8:15 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Medical Center in South Bend.

She was born in Howard County to Archie and Stella ZODY SHIVELY. She lived in Fulton County for the past 25 years. On June 29, 1946 in Kokomo she married Jack E. McKINNEY who died Sept. 17, 1983. In 1993 she retired after 20 years at Woodlawn Hospital as a nursing assistant. She was a member of the Fulton County A.A.R.P.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Alan (Palma Lou) CAMREN, Mishawaka; a son, Gene RUST, Kokomo; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Vera REEL, Kokomo; Opal MORRISON, Kokomo; and a brother, Melvin SHIVELY, Kokomo. Preceding in death were a sister and two brothers.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Ronald MILLER officiating. Burial will be in the Albright Cemetery in Kokomo. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. today and after noon on Thursday. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Ethel M. See

June 25, 1920 - Jan. 18, 1994

Ethel M. SEE, 73, Route 1, Twelve Mile, died at 10:10 a.m. Tuesday at Chase Center in Logansport.

She was born in Carroll County to Charles Henry and Ucea Fern DANIELS LEAZENBY. On Aug. 5, 1943 in Logansport she married Raymond E. SEE who died Dec. 19, 1992.

Surviving are a son, Larry D. SEE, Twelve Mile; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a sister, Phyllis GOTSHALL, Logansport. Preceding in death were three sisters, Anna, Margaret and Grace [LEAZENBY], and four brothers, Earl, Everett, John and Mike [LEAZENBY.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at McClainFuneral Home, Denver, with the Rev. Tim DEARDORFF officiating. Burial will be in the Ever-Rest Memorial Park in Logansport. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Thursday, January 20, 1994

Mabel Ruth Wagoner

Sept. 9, 1905 - Jan. 19, 1994

Mabel Ruth WAGONER, 88, 708 Ridge Road, Kokomo, died at 3:42 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Hospital and Health Center.

She was born in Rochester to George and Emma SWANK GOTTSCHALK. On April 16, 1926 she married Milo Omer WAGONER who died Jan. l3, 1976. She retired in 1967 from Delco Electronics after 23 years of service. She was a member of the Main Street United Methodist Church and UAW Local 292.

Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Charles and Joan BASKIN, Zionsville; a son and daughter-in-law, William and Dorothy WAGONER, Kokomo; five grandchildren, Sue (Dr. Robert)_ BOUR, Kokomo; Sandy (Bruce) SCHWIERMAN, Kokomo; Jeff (Natalie) WAGONER, Federal Way, Wash.; Craig (Sherry) BASKIN, Naperville, Ill.; and six great-grandchildren, Valerie BOUR, Zachary BOUR, Ryan MOTE, Randall MOTE, Shelby SCHWIERMAN, all of Kokomo, and Andy SCHWIERMAN, Tipton. Preceding in death was a son.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the France Colonial Chapel, 1315 W. Lincoln Road, Kokomo, with the Rev. Jim MacDONALD officiating. Noon graveside services will be at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Friday at the France Colonial Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army.

Clarice Vanatta King

Clarice Vanatta KING, 89, formerly of Fulton, died at 2:42 a.m. today at Life Care Center of Rochester.

Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Harold O. Swihart

Oct. 31, 1926 - Jan. 19, 1994

Harold O. SWIHART, 67, 307 S. Main St., Bourbon, died at 8:50 a.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn Hospital.

He was born in Plymouth to Milo and Retha FISHER SWIHART. On June 19, 1976 he married Jane SNIDER who survives. In 1982 he retired from Bendix Corp. as a journeyman welder. He was a member of the Bourbon First United Methodist Church, Wheelman’s Association, Bourbon American Legion No. 424, Hoosier Old Wheels, and the Antique Steam and Tracor Club of Bourbon. During World War II he served with the U.S. Air Force.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mrs. Stephen (Deborah) CALHOUN, Plymouth a son, David Marshall SWIHART, Goshen; and four grandchildren.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Bourbon First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Steven KAEHR officiating. Burial will be in the Parks Cemetery in Bourbon. Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. Friday at Deaton Funeral Home, Bourbon, and after 12:30 p.m. at the church Saturday. Memorials may be made to the Bourbon First United Methodist Church or the Bourbon Emergency Medical Service.

Edith Irene Shivers

Feb. 22, 1917 - Jan. 18, 1994

Edith Irene SHIVERS, 76, 1015 N. Lake Ave., Avon Park, Fla., formerly of Argos, died at 9:05 p.m. Tuesday at The Oaks at Avon Nursing Home, Avon Park, Fla.

She was born in Plymouth to Harvey and Callie FETTERS KAUFMAN. She moved to Florida from Argos in 1977. She was married to Walter M. SHIVERS who survives. She was a member of he Argos United Methodist Church.

Surviving with her husband are three daughters, Jan EVERS, Orlando, Fla.; Connie LUSTMAN, Lakeland, Fla.; Cheryl J. VanDerWEELE, Fort Wayne; a son, Larry M. SHIVERS, Argos; ten grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a sister, Opal TENER, Plymouth; a brother, Donald KAUFMAN, Argos; and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Argos United Methodist Church with the Revs. Robin SMITH and Richard LEWKE officiating. Burial will be in he Argos Maple Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Grossman Funeral Home in Argos. Memorials may be made to the Argos United Methodist Church Building Fund or the Alzheimers Foundation.

Friday, January 21, 1994

Clarice Vanata King

Aug. 10, 1904 - Jan. 20, 1994

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, for Clarice VANATA KING, 89, Life Care Cener of Rocheser.

The Rev. Lonnie PETERS will officiate. Burial will be in the Fulton Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Saturday and after noon on Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Fulton Baptist Temple.

Mrs. King, formerly of Fulton, died at 2:42 a.m. Thursday at Life Care Center of Rochester. She was born in Hamlet to George C. and Mary ALLEN BENNINGHOFF. On Dec. 20, 1929 in Plymouth she married Henry N. VANATA who died July 1, 1965. On Sept. 16, 1971 in Fulton County she married Virgil KING who died Oct. 22, 1983. She was a member of the Fulton Baptist Temple. She had worked at the former Gossard Corp. in Logansport.

Surviving are four step-daughters, Luella EMERY, Macy; Alice FRIEDRICH, Kewanna; Anna HARTMAN, Indianapolis; Kathleen GUNDERSON, Brookville, Fla.; a step-son, Lyman KING, Rochester; severl step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Margaret BENNITT, South Bend; Hazel STANER, Argos; and two brothers, Floyd and Harold D. BENNINGHOFF, both of South Bend. Preceding in death were a sister and four brothers.

Margaret H. Aldridge

Oct. 3, 1913 - Jan. 20, 1994

Margaret Helen NICHOLS ALDRIDGE, 80, Rutherfordton, N.C., formerly of Rochester, died at 11:55 a.m. Thursday at Rutherford Hospital, Rutherordton, N.C..

She was born in Bradford, Ill. to Clayon and Grace ECKELBARGER SNELL. For 40 years she lived in the Rochester and Leiters Ford communities. She was married to Homer Lee NICHOLS who died in 1954. She later married Orville ALDRIDGE who died in 1992. She worked at the Wil-Wood Cafe in Leiters Ford for 17 years and attended the Faith Baptist Church near Hebron.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Frank (Shari) JACKSON, Wonder Lake, Ill.; Mrs. Mike (Gloria) HARTZ, Valparaiso; Mrs. Russell (Peggy) PARKER, Rutherfordton, N.C.; a son, Clayton NICHOLS, Eaton; nine grandchildren; a great-grandson; two step-sons, James ALDRIDGE, Desert Shores, Calif; Robert ALDRIDGE, Bushnell, Fla.; five step-grandchildren; and a half-sister, Donna Jean NOARD, Kewanee, Ill. Preceding in death were two granddaughters, Beth and Lisa Kay.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Wayne MANAGO officiating. Burial will be in the Winamac Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. Monday to time of service, at the funeral home.

Clara G. Mikels

May 1, 1908 - Jan. 20, 1994

Clara G. MIKELS, 85, formerly of Rochester, died at 11:55 p.m. Thursday at the home of her daughter and granddaugher, Jane TIPPY and Abigail BELL in Kokomo. She had been ill for six weeks.

She was born in Plymouth to Oscar ad Flossie FALCONBURY McGOWEN. In 1940 she moved to Rochester from Plymouth. On Nov. 13, 1927 in South Bend she maried Russell L. MIKELS who preceded in death. She had worked at the Streamliner Restaurant and did baby sitting.

Surviving are three daughters, Claretta SHEPHERD, Kokomo; Mrs. John (Jane) TIPPY, Kokomo Mrs. William (SueAnn) BEATTIE, Fort Myers, Fla.; a son, Michael D. MIKELS, Fort Lauderdale,Fla.; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a brother, Welcome E. McGOWEN, Portage. Preceding in death were an infant son and a brother, Clifford BRUMLEY.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at Foster & Good Funeral Home in Rochester. Burial will be in the Oak Hil Cemetery in Plymouth. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Saturday and one hour prior to services on Sunday at the funeral home.

Saturday, January 22, 1994

[no obits]

Monday, January 24, 1994

Connie A. Fultz

Police blamed slick roads on a hill near Disko for an accident early this morning that claimed the life of an Akron woman.

Police say cars driven by Gloria A. PARSON, 43, Roann, and Connie A. FULTZ, 32, Akron, collided at about 6:30 a.m. today on Indiaa 114 West of Couny Road 1600 East.

Fultz died from the injuries she rceived.

Parson was transferred to Parkeview Hospital in Fort Wayne. Her condition was not available

Pllice say Parson was headed west on Indiana 114 and Fultz was traveling east when Fultz hit a patch of ice and lost control of her car which slid into the westound lane. The Fultz care was hit broadside on the passenger side.

Both drivers were wearing seat belts.

This is the second fatal traffic accident in Fulton County this year. The first occurred on Jan. 12 on U.S. 31 north of Rochester.

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Connie A. Fultz, 31, Akron, died at 6:30 a.m. today from injuries sustained in an accident east of Akron on Indiana 114.

She was the wife of associate pastor Stephen FULTZ of the Akron Church of God.

Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home in Akron and at Northcut and Son Home for Funerals in Morehead, Ky.

Ida Beall

Jan. 19, 1909 - Jan. 23, 1994

Ida BEALL, 85, 1102 Jackson Blvd., died at 2:20 p.m. Sunday at Life Care Center of Rochester.

She was born in Dunbar, Wisc. to Gustav and Olga DRAVITZ RESCHKE. On May 24, 1933 in LaPorte she married Ancil Roy BEALL, who died Nov. 26, 1993. She was a homemaker and had lived in the Rochester community since 1938.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Edward (Ruth N.) HEINIG, Kalamazoo, Mich.; a son, Robert R. BEALL, Lafayette; two grandchildren, Kendall L. BEALL, Troy, Ohio; Angela L. BEALL, Lafayette; two brothers, Adolph RESCHKE, Land-O-Lakes, Fla.; Robert RESCHKE, Perris, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were two brothers, Otto RESCHKE and Rev. Gustav RESCHKE.

Private services will take place with the Rev. Carl RICKS officiating. There is no visitation. Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Rochester.

Madelyn I. Fought

Jan. 4, 1924 - Jan. 24, 1994

Madelyn I. FOUGHT, 70, Greenlawn Place Apartments, Akron, died at 1:02 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital. She had been in failig health for several years.

She was born in Ashley to Russell and Kattie BARTLES WILER. On May 2, 1941 in Angola she married Leon L. FOUGHT who survives. She came to Akron four yers ago from Hermanvill, Mich.

Surviving with her husband are a daughter, Karen Ann CLOUSE, Coldwater, Mich.; three sons, Larry FOUGHT, Powers, Mich.; Richard FOUGHT, Akron; Robert FOUGHT, Wichita Falls, Texas; fourteen grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; three sisters, Roberta WHITTIG, Ashley; Mrs. A.J. (Marsha) FORBES, Ashley; Berdina NORRIS, Wolcottville; and two brothers, Lawrence WILER, Lincoln, Neb.; and Charles WILER, Vaughn, Wash. Preceding in death were a daughter, Sharon [FOUGHT]; a grandson, Benjamin PAUL; a sister, Evelyn [WILER], and two brothers, Junior and Wayne [WILER].

Private services will be at Foster & Good Funeral Home in Akron. Burial will be in the Hamilton Cemetery, Hamilton. Private family visitation will be at the funeral home.

Bina E. Utter

Bina E. UTTER, 95, formerly of Route 2, Akron, died at 10:30 a.m. today at Life Care Center of Rochester.

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

Mildred W. Glessner

March 2, 1906 - Jan. 23, 1994

Mildred W. GLESSNER, 87, 373 W. Sixth St., died at 11:30 a.m. Suday at her home following an extended illness.

She was born in Grant County to Lewis A. and Estella CHANEY CABE. On Nov. 17, 1925 she married Carmon “Dutch” GLESSNER who died June 24, 1991. She was a member of the First Christian Church.

Surviving are a daughter, Aileen HUNTER, Peru; three sons, Gerald GLESSNER, Demotte; Morris GLESSNER, Speedway; Ronald GLESSNER, Plainfield; ten grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Maxine HICKS, Marion; and Delene HAINES, Flora. Preceding in death were a son, one sister and three brothers.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday 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 3-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Joseph L. Sonafrank, Jr.

Sept. 14, 1939 - Jan. 22, 1994

Joseph Lowell SONAFRANK Jr., 54, Denver, died at 11:55 a.m. Saturday at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.

He was born in Pipe Creek Township, Miami County, to Joseph Lowell Sr., and Della Marie HEIBERT SONAFRANK. On July 1, 1987 in Orr, Minn. he married Julia Marie LESLIE who survives. He was a Vitenam veteran who served with the U.S. Marine Corps. He farmed and was a maintenance oiler for Chrysler Corp. in Kokomo and was a member of UAW Local No. 685 in Kokomo.

Surviving with his wife are his mother, Della SONAFRANK, Peru; two daughters, Mrs. Mike (Marshell) BRADFORD, Burlington; Kelly Renee PUGH, Denver; three sons, Joseph Lowell SONAFRANK, Burlington; Darryl Ray PUGH, Macy; Craig Allan PUGH, Denver; a granddaughter, Nichole BRADFORD, Burlington; five sisters, Grace BOWMAN, Peru; Joan WYLAM, Peru; Kay MOORE, Lagrange; Julia BEENBLOSSOM, Peru; Mary FULTZ, Peru; and three brothers, Paul SONAFRANK, Columbia City; David SONAFRANK, Peru; James SONAFRANK, Peru. Preceding in death were his father, Joseph L. SONAFRANK Sr., and two brothers, Dick and William SONAFRANK.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev. Stephen BATE officiating. Burial will be in the Westlawn Cemetery, Denver. There will be military graveside rites. Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Tuesday, January 25, 1994

Barbara Smith

Barbara SMITH, 48, 411 W. 11th St., died at 2:25 p.m. Monday at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas.

Arranements are pending at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochesrter. The funeral is tentatvely set for Saturday.

Connie A. Fultz

Feb. 27, 1962 - Jan. 24, 1994

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Akron Church of God for Connie A. FULTZ, 31, 302 S. West St., Akron.

The Revs. James MALBONE and Byron FULTZ will officiate. Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Forest Lawn Memorial Garden, Morehead, Ky. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. today at Hartzler Funeral Home in Akron and from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Northcutt and Son Home for Funerals in Morehead, Ky. Memorials may be made to Anderson University Akron Church of God Scholarship Fund.

Mrs. Fultz, formerly of Fort Wayne, died at 6:30 a.m. Monday from injuries sustained in an accident east of Akron on Indiana 114. She was born in Anderson to Gary and Stella McBRAYER AUSBUN. On June 7, 1961 in Ashland, Ky. she married Rev. Stephen B. FULTZ who survives. She was a 1980 graduate of Paul G. Blazer High School, Ashland, Ky. and a 1984 graduate of Anderson University with a bachelor of science degree in biology and nursing. She was currently working on her masters degree in biology at Ball State University. She was a National Trauma Nurse and worked at Parkview Memorial Hospital in Fort Wayne as a clinical educator. She was a member of the Akron Church of God.

Surviving with her husband are a daughter, Danielle [FULTZ]; a son Matthew [FULTZ], both at home; her parents, Rev. Gary and Stella “Frankie” AUSBUN, Anderson; three sisters, Mrs. Kelly (Jamie) GREEN, Grand Junction, Mich.; Mrs. Jeff (Mary Beth) BLACKBURN, West Lafayette; Mrs. Rodney (Dana) BAKER, Mishawaka; paternal grandmother, Susie AUSBUN, Hugoton, Kan.; maternal grandfather and step-grandmother, J. Earl and Helen McBRAYER, Morehead, Ky.; and several nieces and nephews.

Bina E. Utter

Jan. 24, 1899 - Jan. 24, 1994

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron, for Bina E. UTTER, 95, Life Care Center of Rochester.

The Rev. Ersel POTTS will officiate. Burial will be in the Athens Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday and after 9 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Athens Cemetery.

Mrs. Utter, formerly of Route 2, Akron, died at 10:50 a.m. Monday at Life Care Center of Rochester where she had lived since 1988. She was born in Henry Township to Charley E. and Sadie L. RICHARDSON SWATZLANDER. She was a lifetime resident of the Akron and Rochester communities. On June 18, 1922 in Rochester she married Robert R. UTTER who died Dec. 23, 1979.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Leonard (Marguerite) SWICK, Akron; two sons, Morse M. UTTER Sr., Rochester; Jackie D. UTTER, Rochester; nine grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nepuews. Preceding in death were a son, Cedric D. UTTER in 1993 and a sister, Minnie BALLANGER in 1975.

Eileen A. Bennett

June 7, 1927 - Jan. 24, 1994

Eileen A. BENNETT, 66, 609 North Forest Drive, Winamac, died at 10:34 p.m. Monday at her home.

She was born in Remington to Joseph and Theresa TRULLEY JARVIS. She was a 1945 graduate of Remngton High School. On Aug. 28, 1948 in Culver she married D. Gene BENNETT who survives. She was a resident of Winamac since 1960 and the former co-owner of Blue Flame Gas Co. of Winamac. She was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Winamac and the Ladies of Charity and Christian Mothers.

Surviving with her husband are two sons, Kevin G. BENNETT, Winamac; David L. BENNETT, Winamac; five grandchildren; and five sisters, Kay SCHILLING, Lafayette; Rose SCHMITZ, Lafayette; Helen BROWN, Lafayette; Mary STATH, Rensselaer; and Rite SCHIEBER, Tiffin, Ohio. Preceding in death were a granddaugher, Christine BENNETT and a brother, Anthony JARVIS.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Winamac, with the Rev. Bert WOOLSON officiating. Burial will be in the St. Peter’s Cemetery, Winamac. Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. Wednesday and after 8 a.m. Thursday at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. A rosary will be said at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home followed by a Christian Mothers service. At 8:30 p.m. Wednesday there will be a scriptuaal wake service. Memorials may be made to the Amerian Brain Tumor Association.

Bob D. Herendeen

Feb. 17, 1926 - Jan. 22, 1994

Bob D. HERENDEEN, 65, Romona, Calif., died in an airplane accident Saturday near Romona, Calif.

He was born in Mentone to Allen and Retha KERCHER HERENDEEN. In March 1985 in California he married Jacqueline McLAUGHLIN who survives. He was an aviator for over 30 years with TWA. He was a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association and was known for his aerobatic ability. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran who served in the Korean War. He attended the Shadow Mountain Church of El Cajon, Calif.

Surviving with his wife are his mother and step-father, Retha and Kenneth MOLLENHOUR, Mentone; his step-mother, Dorothy HERENDEEN, Warsaw; three step-daughters, Kathy MORRIS, Maurine CULPEPPER, Jennifer WHITELOCK, all of California; four step-grandchildren; a brother, Don HERENDEEN, Port Charlotte, Fla.; a niece, Deborah BELL, Indianapolis, and a nephew, Dennis HERENDEEN, Akron.

Private services will be Friday with the Rev. Joe OLSEN officiating. Burial will be in the Mentone Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8:30 p.m. Thursday at King Memorial Home, Mentone. Memorials may be made to Jungle Aviation Radio Service of the Wycliff Bible Translators, Box 248, Waxhew, N.C. 28173.

William C. Jacob

April 28, 1922 - Jan. 22, 1994

William Charles JACOB, 71, Fredericksburg, Va., died at 10:30 p.m. Saturday at Mary Washington Hospital, Fredericksburg, Va. He had been in failing health for several years.

He was born in Twin Bridges, Mont. to Benjamin and Sarah Pearl OPPLE JACOB. On March 15, 1944 in Paris, Texas, he married Rosemary BORTON who died Aug. 7, 1987. In 1977 he moved from Warsaw to Fredericksburg, Va. He was a truck mechanic.

Surviving are a daughter, Lila A. CHRISTNER, Warsaw; a son, Colin Lee JACOB, Fredericksburg, Va.; and two grandchildren.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with the Rev. Joe OLSEN officiating. Burial wil be in the Mentone Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Wednesday, January 26, 1994

William J. Bryant

Sept. 16, 1925 - Jan. 25, 1994

William James BRYANT, 68, 1520 North 825 East, Akron, died at 2:55 p.m. Tuesday at his home following an illness.

He was born inChicago to Leroy Charles and Mable HESSON BRYANT. He lived in the Akron community for the past 25 years. On Jan. 25, 1946 in Crown Point he married Wilma M. WAMSLEY who survives. He was a retired signal foreman for the Erie-Lackawanna and Conrail railroads. He was a member of the Episcopal Church in Huntington, the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen Local 101, Gilead Masonic Lodge 354, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite in Fort Wayne, Mizpah Shrine Temple in Fort Wayne, former Moose Lodge 837 in Huntington and the Rochester Lake Manitou Shrine Club.

Surviving with his wife are his mother, Mable BRYANT, Minneapolis, Minn.; a son, John W. BRYANT, Rensselaer; a granddaughter, Marina C. BRYANT, Rensselaer; three sisters, Mrs. Howard (Mary Kathryn) BOAK, Delavan, Wis.; Donna R. LONGLEY, Ossco, Minn.; Kathy SPARKS, San Francisco, Calif.; and a brother, Kenneth O. BRYANT, Minneapolis, Minn. Preceding in death were his father, a sister, Elsie NEUBERGER in 1990, and two brothers, Ralph [BRYANT[ in 1988 and Leroy Charles [BRYANT] in 1979.

Graveside serviced will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Athens Cemetery with the Rev. Margaret G. HARKER officiating. There will be a private family visitation only. Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron, is in charge of arrangements.

Barbara L. Smith

March 24, 1945 - Jan. l24, 1994

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, for Barbara L. SMITH, 48, 411 W. 11th St.

The Rev. C.J. MOWRER will officiate. Burial will be in the Rochester Citiens Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Saturday and after 11 a.m. Sunday. Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Mrs. Smith died at 2:25 p.m. Monday at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. She was born in Pittsburgh, Pa. to Lowry and Irma SEIBERT SCOTT. She moved to Rochester in 1974 from Illinois. On Jan. 27, 1974 she married Robert M. SMITH Sr., who survives. She was the co-owner of The Farm and Home Store and the National Gift Wrap Co. of Rochester.

Surviving with her husband are her mother, Irma SCOTT, Bradenton, Fla.; four daughters, Pam MALLORY, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Wendy WERTZ, Hartford, Conn.; Julie MALOTT, Princeton, Ky.; Tracey SMITH, Rochester; three step-sons, Robert M. SMITH Jr., Rochester; Scott SMITH, Vincennes; Brandon SMITH, Rochester; two step-daughters, Glendon WILSON, Fulton; Holly VanLUE, Goshen; three grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; and a step-great-grandchild.

Thursday, January 27, 1994

Martha L. Howard

Oct. 2, 1903 - Jan. 27, 1994

Martha L. HOWARD, 90, Route 3, Peru, died at 1:15 a.m. today at her home.

She was born in Peru to Claude and Eva NYE COVER. On March 31, 1920 in Miami she married Harry “Dutch” HOWARD who died Oct. 21, 1961. She was a member of the Denver United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women.

Surviving are four daughters, ReJene TATUM, Paris, Texas; Nell Jane FOUTS, Peru; Joyce Ann MOUNTS, Peru; Joellen SHARP, Peru; a son, Jon Robert HOWARD, Wabash; fourteen grandchildren;eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. Preceding in death were her husband; a son, James Darwin HOWARD; a grandson; and a brother, Lawrence COVER.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Revs. David OVERMYER and Churchill COX officiating. Burial will be in the Mount Hope Cemetery, Peru. Friends may call from 4-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Barbara Knoll

March 22, 1909 - Jan. 25, 1994

Barbara KNOLL, 84, formerly of Nyona Lake, died Tuesday at Oakton Pavillion Nursing Home in Des Plaines, Ill.

She was born in Yugoslavia to Joseph and Theresa BAUMGARTNER KOLLER. She was married to Anton KNOLL who died in November 1993. They lived on a farm at Nyona Lake for 35 years before moving to Illinois four years ago.

Surviving are a daughter, Theresa ZAHN, Niles, Ill.; three grandsons, Edward, Martin and Joseph ZAHN, and seven great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Simkins Funeral Home, Morton Grove, Ill. Burial will be private. Memorials may be made to the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rochester.

Friday, January 28, 1994

Richard A. Waggoner

April 6, 1920 - Jan. 27, 1994

Richard A. WAGGONER, 73, Route 3, Peru, died at 4:40 a.m. Thursday at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru.

He was born in Denver to Morgan and Jessie MARTIN WAGGONER. On March 4, 1944 he married Colleen MOWREY WAGGONER who survives. He was retired from Fort Wayne General Cassette. He was a member of the Denver Baptist Church and a charter member of the Denver Volunteer Fire Depatment. He was a former assistant scout master for Denver Boy Scout Troop 87 and an avid ham radio operator.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Karen BOWMAN, Edwardsburg, Mich.; four sons, Max WAGGONER, Macy; Robert WAGGONER, Michigan; William WAGGONER, Peru; Phillip WAGGONER, Logansport; eleven grandchildren; four great-granddaughters; three sisters, Ethel DICKERHOFF, Deedsville; Jackie HOCHKISS, Fresno, Calif.; Josephine HARRIS, Sacramento, Calif.; and a brother, Fremont WAGGONER, Denver. Preceding in death were his parents, three sisters and two brothers.

Private graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the Ever-Rest Memorial Park, Logansport. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Sunday at Eikenvberry-Eddy Funeral Home, Peru.

Claude E. Bilyew

June 8, 1919 - Jan. 26, 1994

Claude E. BILYEW, 74, 928 Guilford St., Huntington, died at 10:55 p.m. Wednesday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Huntington.

He was born in Salem to Joseph E. and Eva Mae MARTIN BILYEW. On March 15, 1947 he married Barbara L. BROWN who survives. They have owned the Modern Shoe Store for the past 46 years. He enjoyed delivering flowers for his daughters at Becky’s Bouguet Shops. He was a veteran of World War II who served as a military police officer under Gen. George S. Patton. He received a Purple Heart award during the war. His memberships include being a lifetime member of VFW Post 2689, Disabled American Veterans, and the 204th M.P. Company of the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Betsy A. BILYEW, Huntington; Mrs. Marvin (Claudette L.) BANGS, Huntington; Carol J. MOWRER, Rochester; two sons, Barry E. BILYEW, Huntington; Donald D. BILYEW, Thorndale, Pa.; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three sisters, Patty Lou PAXTON, Rochester; Anna Mae MYERS, Fort Wayne; Mary Francis CUPITO, Fort Wayne; and two brothers, Robert BILYEW, Defiance, Ohio; and Charles BILYEW, Rochester. Preceding in death was a grandchild.

Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 539 Guilford St., Huntington, with Dr. Phillip R. GRANGER officiating. Friends may call from 2-3 p.m. Sunday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Trinity United Methodist Youth and Children Program. Hart Funeral Home, Huntington is in charge of arrangements.

Saturday, January 29, 1994

Anna Schafer

Anna SCHAFER, 87, Karlsruhe, Germany, died Thursday in Germany.

She was a lifetime resident of Germany. She was married to Hermann SCHAFER who died in 1982.

Surviving are eight children and eighteen grandchildren including Caroline NEWGENT of Kewanna.

Services will be Wednesday in Karlsruhe, Germany.

Monday, January 31, 1994

James W. Thomas, Jr.

March 1, 1972 - Jan.29, 1994

Fulton County logged its third fatal traffic accident of the month Saturday when one person was killed and three injurd in a two-vehicle accident on Indiana 17 north of Indiana 14.

Police say a van driven by James W. THOMAS Jr., 21, 7276 South Indiana 17, Kewanna, was south Bound on Indiana 17 about 3:40 p.m. when for some unknown reason it crossed the center line and into the path of a pickup and trailer driven by Richard E. LOWER, 56, Francesville. Police say the road was dry at the time of the accident.

Thomas died at the scene of internal injuries. He was not wearing a seat belt. Lower was not injured.

Three passengers in the van were injured. Michelle E. THOMAS, 19, the wife of the victim, was taken to Woodlawn Hospital and transferred to Logansport Memorial Hospital with a broken leg and fractured neck. She is listed in satisfactory condition today.

Shawn THOMAS, 18, the victim’s brother, was dismissed from Woodlawn Hospital Sunday. None of the adults in the van were wearing seat belts.

James C. BINGLE, 2, Plymouth, was treated and released at Woodlawn. Police say a child restraint seat prevented serious injuries.

“This is getting ridiculous,” Fulton County Sheriff Bruce BAKER said today. “I don’t remember the last time we had this many fatal accidents in a month.”

So far state and county police have investigated three fatal and three personal injury accidents. Fulton County deputies have also investigated 38 property damage accidents.

The fatal accidents have occurred across the county and for a variety of reasons. On Jan. 12, Laurie BOWYER died after she failed to yield the right of way at U.S. 31 and County Road 150 North. Connie FULTZ died on Jan. 24 when she lost control of the car she was driving on slick roads near Disko.

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James W. THOMAS, Jr., 21, 7276 S. Indiana 17, Kewanna, died at 4:37 p.m. Saturday from injuries sustained in an accident on Indiana 17 and 100 North in Fulton County.

He was born at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, to James W. Sr. and Linda NEWPORT THOMAS. On Nov. 16, 1993 at the Grass Creek United Methodist Church he married Michelle HUNT, who survives. He was the assistant manager at Kewanna Metal Specialties. A 1991 graduate of Caston High School, he was a member of the National Rifle Association and a committee member for Boy Scout Troop No.215. He collected comic books, assembled models and donated blood through the American Red Cross.

Surviving with his wife are his parents, James W. and Linda THOMAS, Kewanna; a son, James Garrett BINGLE, Plymouth; a sister, Angelia THOMAS, Kewanna; a brother, Shawn

THOMAS, Kewanna; and paternal grandparents, Orville and Florence THOMAS, Kewanna.

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

J. Russell Koch

Oct. 13, 1900 - Jan. 30, 1994

J. Russell “Ted” KOCH, 93, 5602 North Indiana 25, Rochester, died at 5:30 a.m. Sunday at his home.

He was born in Whitley County to Frank N. and Margaret E. NICHOLS KOCH. On Sept. 24, 1942 in Marshall County he married Frances E. MARTIN, who survives. He was a retired farmer and was a custodian at Talma School from 1953-1966.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Nancy Ellen) TRUMP, Tippecanoe; a son, Eugene A. KOCH, Rochester; four granddaughters, Janelle SKARECK, Rochester; Angela MERLEY, Akron; Lisa and Amy TRUMP, both of Tippecanoe; a grandson, David KOCH, Rochester; a great-granddaughter, Tyler Marie SKARBECK, Rochester; two sisters, Isabell KOCH, North Manchester; Altha TAYLOR, Rochester; a brother, Eugene R. KOCH, Logansport; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were a sister and a brother.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Rod RUBERG officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today and after 9 a.m. Tuesday. Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Victor Grosvenor

Sept. 23, 1909 - Jan. 29, 1994

Victor GROSVENOR, 84, formerly of the Argos and Bourbon communities, died at 1:30 a.m. Saturday in Logansport.

He was born near Bourbon to Albert and Lulu REED GROSVENOR. In 1980 he married Nellie NULL, who preceded in death. He farmed and was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Bourbon.

Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Ferris (Leona) ZECHIEL, Rochester, and several nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were two sisters, Hester KUHN and Iris ALEXANDER; a half-sister, Bernice CALVERT; and four brothers, Harvey, Leonard, Arnold and Calvin [GROSVENOR].

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos with the Rev. Robin SMITH officiating. Burial will be in the Sand Ridge Cemetery near Bourbon. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until services on Tuesday.

William H. Woodfill

July 11, 1907 - Jan. 30, 1994

William H. “Casey” WOODFILL, 86, 323 Lewis St., Plymouth, died at 11 a.m. Sunday at South Bend Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Plymouth to James and Grace HOLLAND WOODFILL. He was a lifetime resident of Plymouth. On June 25, 1939 in Plymouth he married Grace M. PETERS, who survives. He retired from McCord Corp. in 1970 and had worked at Schroll’s Bakery in Plymouth. He was a World War II veteran with the U.S. Army Quartermaster Corps and a member of the Plymouth American Legion No. 27. He was an avid walker and a member of the First United Methodist Church.

Surviving with his wife are four daughters, Mrs. Russel (Carol) JOHNSON, Plymouth; Mrs. Alan (Sue E.) MILLIGAN, Franklin; Mrs. Chester (Mary Grace) OAKES, Phoenix, Ariz.; Mrs. Delmos (Jean L.) MARSHALL, Rochester; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Okle WHITESELL, Plymouth; and Cleo FORSTER, Plymouth. Preceding in death was a sister, Iris HENDERSON.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Johnson Funeral Home, Plymouth, with the Rev. Wesley BROOKSHIRE officiating. Burial will be in the Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Marshall County Cancer Society or the American Lung Association or the First United Methodist Church in Plymouth.

Tuesday, February 1, 1994 to Thursday, February 3, 1994

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Friday, February 4, 1994

Mary M. Hatch

June 7, 1899 - Feb. 3, 1994

Mary M. HATCH, 94, formerly of 721 Pontiac St., died at 7:30 a.m. Thursday at Life Care Center of Rochester.

She was born in Perrysburg to Phillip and Louie E. FENIMORE KINDIG. She lived in Fulton County since 1937. On May 10, 1920 in Peru she married Roscoe J. “Bill” HATCH who died Sept. 22, 1961. She was a graduate of Ball State University and received a master’s degree from Manchester College. A retired teacher, she was a member of the Rochester First Christian Church, the Child Study Club, and Sigma Delta Pi Teacher Sorority.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. James W. (Marilee) ZIMMERMAN, Rochester; a son, P. Michael HATCH, Carmel; seven grandchildren, Rick J. ZIMMERMAN, Rochester; Mrs. Duane (Marilou) HOLADAY, Brighton, Mich.; Kimberly ZIMMERMAN, Kokomo; Kendra ZIMMERMAN, Indianapolis; Heidi, Gretchen and Michael HATCH, all of Carmel; five great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson. Preceding in death were a daughter, Barbara Lou HATCH, in 1936 and two brothers.

Private family services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. C. Allen HAZEN officiating. Burial will be in the Plainview Cemetery, Macy. Friends may call from 1-3 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church or Manitou Training Center.

Dr. William J. Rusler

May 19, 1921 - Jan. 28, 1994

Dr. William J. RUSLER, 72, Zapata, Texas, died Friday evening, Jan. 28, at his home.

He was born in Huntington to Robert and Mabel BRAMAN RUSLER. On March 2, 1943 in Mishawaka, he married Eunice A. FOUTS, who survives. He served 10 years in the U.S. Air Force and attained the rank of captain. During Worle War II he flew in the Chine-Burma-India Theater. In 1959 he graduated from Indiana University with a medical degree. He practiced as a private physician for 12 years in Rochester before joining the Veterans Administration as a staff physician. In 1980 he retired to Zapata, Texas.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Bill (Pam) WALTERS, Plymouth; Mrs. Robert (Kathy) CROUSSORE, Round Lake Beachj, Ill.; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

There was no service, and cremation has taken place.

Eula Lee Brock

Dec. 16, 1910 - Feb. 3, 1994

Eula Lee BROCK, 83, 15814 Michigan Road, Argos, died Thursday morning at her home.

She was born in Stevenson, Ala. to James and Jennie DAVIS MERSHON. In 1968, she moved to Argos from Indianapolis. She was married to Bishop G.R. BROCK who died May 28, 1968. She was a homemaker and member of the Church of Jesus Christ in Argos.

Surviving are three nieces and six nephews. Preceding in death were a sister and three brothers.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Church of Jesus Christ in Argos, with the Rev. Lloyd HOWARD officiating. Burial will be in the Floral Park Cemetery, Indianapolis. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Sunday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, and one hour before services at the church on Monday. Memorials may be made to the Church of Jesus Christ in Argos. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Floral Park Cemetery, Indianapolis.

Saturday, February 5, 1994

[no obits]

Monday, February 7, 1994

Richard L. Dilling Sr.

Nov. 18, 1924 - Feb. 6, 1994

Richard L. DILLING Sr., 69, 1801 Johnson St., Logansport, died at 5:35 a.m. Sunday at Memorial Hospital, Logansport.

He was born in Lake Cicott to Albert E. and Cloe BOEHME DILLING. On April 22, 1944 in Texas he married Virginia R. KISSINGER, who survives. In 1948 he founded Dilling Electrical and Mechanical Contractors. Owner of a lake home at Lake Manitou, he was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of the American Legion, Elks Lodge, Eagles Lodge, FOP, Moose Lodge ad Izaak Walton League all of Logansport.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Sandra OTT, Logansport; a son, Richard DILLING Jr., Logansport; a grandson, Eric OTT, Logansport; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Donna M. HOSLER, Logansport; and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Kroeger Funeral Home, Logansport, with the Rev. James R. GOODRUM officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. A memorial service will be conducted by the Elks at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Memorials may be made to the memorial Hospital Hospice program.

Wilbert S. Rouch

March 3, 1919 - Feb. 4, 1994

Wilbert S. “Bill” ROUCH, 74, 410 E. Webster St., Lagro, died at 6:37 a.m. Friday at home after a long illness.

He was born in Rochester to Rex and Nancy E. MOWE ROUCH and was a 1937 graduate of Rochester High School. While in the U.S. Army during World War II, he participated in three invasions and received a Purple Heart and three Bronze Stars. On Jan. 1, 1954 in Rochester he married Elva Jean BOWER who survives. He retired from General Tire and had also worked at Singer Controls in North Manchester. He was a member of the Evangelical United Methodist Church in Wabash, Hansel Lodge Post 248 in Lagro and a charter member of rthe Lake Manitou VFW.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Gloria A. ANDREWS, Rochester; a son, Roger ROUCH, Fulton; two step-sons, Richard L. WEAVER, Linton, N.C.; Staff Sgt. Anthony M. WEAVER, Japan; five grandchildren; five step=grandchildren; and a sister, Evelyn DeMIEN, Rochester. Preceding in death was a sister.

Services will be at 1 p.m. today at Eddingfield-DeLaughter Funeral Home, Wabash, with the Rev. Lonie PETERS officiating. Burial will be in the Citizens Cemetry, Rochester. There will be military graveside services. Memorials may be made to the Wabash County Cancer Society.

Raymond Lee Cole

Dec. 25, 1935 - Feb. 6, 1994

Raymond Lee COLE, 58, Pine Crest Apartments No. 108, Logansport, formerly of Rochester, died at 4:14 p.m. Sunday at Memorial Hospital, Logansport.

He was born in Logansport to Leton and Marjorie E. BRUGH COLE. He served as a Marine in the Korean War. A former roofer, he moved to Logansport in 1991. He was the maintenance man for Pine Crest Apartments and a member of American Legion Post 60, VFW Post 3790, and Teamesters Union No. 364 of South Bend.

Surviving are his mother, Marjorie E. HAYDEN, Logansport; two daughters, Marine COLE, Mishawaka; Kim COLE, Mishawaka; two sons, Raymond Lee COLE Jr. and Ryan COLE, both of Mishawaka; a step-daughter, Kathy HANN, Mishawaka; a step-son, Jim SHEETS, Mishawaka; twelve grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; a sister, Wanda SEYBOLD, Logansport; and a companion, Lola RICE, Logansport. Preceding in death was a step-daughter and a brother.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport, with the Rev. William Art MALONEY officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Logansport, with full military graveside rites. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Grace bible Fellowship Church.

Kenneth E. Boggs

June 4, 1931 - Feb. 6, 1994

Kenneth E. BOGGS, 62, 411 E. Main St., Mentone, died at 8:42 a.m. Sunday at Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne.

Born in Kosciusko County to H. Earl and Dorothy M. BUTTS BOGGS, he was a lifetime resident of the Mentone area. On Aug. 7, 1949 in Kosciusko County he married Mary L. WILSON, who survives. He was a former employee of Frank’s Manufacturing, Mentone, and a member of the Mentone Volunteer Fire Department.

Surviving with his wife are his mother, Dorothy BOGGS, Warsaw; a daughter, Mrs. Rex (Kathy) BOWSER, Howe; a son, Marion E. BOGGS, Conyers, Ga.; four grandchildren; and a brother, Larry C. BOGGS, Warsaw. Preceding in death was a brother, Marion E. BOGGS.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with the Rev. Cathy JOHNS officiating. Burial will be in the Palestine Cemetery, Palestine. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday. The Mentone Volunteer Fire Department will conduct a memorial service at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Memorials may be made to the Mentone Volunteer Fire Department.

Tuesday, February 8, 1994

J. Harold Read

May 11, 1900 - Feb. 7, 1994

J. Harold “Bead” READ, 93, Route 1, Morocco, formerly of Akron and Rochester, died at 5:12 p.m. Monday at George Aide Memorial Nursing Home, Brook.

He was born near Monticello to Rev. John W. and Sattie Addie DICKEY READ. He lived in Akron beginning in 1908, although he spent three years in Chicago and later lived in Rochester. He attended Depauw University in Greencastle from 1020-1923 and graduated from Northwestern University in Chicago in 1926. He was married to Mildred Louise SHEETS who died March 8, 1975. In 1976 he married Helen VanDUYNE who died in April 1988.

He was a deputy auditor for Fulton County 1936-1940, and was elected as county auditor for two terms from 1940-1944 when he resigned to become auditor for the State Board of Accounts in Indianapolis. He worked there until his retirement in 1970. His mother eompleted his term as county auditor from 1945-1948 in Fulton County.

He had attended the First Baptist Church in Rochester and was a member of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, t0-year member of the Rochester I.O.O.F. Lodge No. 47, Rochester F&AM Lodge No. 79, Scottish Rite in South Bend, and the Mizpah Shrine Temple in Fort Wayne.

Surviving are a daughter, Carolyn WESTON, Morocco, a granddaughter, Mrs. Kenneth (Kathleen) SIGO, Brook; and a grandson John “Deb” WESTON, Anderson. Preceding in death were his parents, four sisters and three brothers.

Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Masonic Lodge No.79 will conduct a memorial service at 8 p.m. Wednesday.

O. Gayle Eller

Oct. 14, 1907 - Feb. 8, 1994

O. Gayle ELLER, 76, 1430 1/2 Monroe St., died at 4:15 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital following a two-year illness.

She was born in Bluffton to Ora and Oma Belle MOORE MELLING. She lived in Rochester for 33 years. On June 10, 1960 in Lansing, Mich. she marrid Richard “Dick” ELLER who died Oct. 10, 1971. She retired from Hart, Schaffner & Marx and had formerly worked at Maggie’s Restaurant. She and her husband were former owners of Dick’s Landing at Lake Manitou.

Surviving are two daughters, Frances KINCAID, Rochester; Teresa SMITH, Fort Wayne; eleven grandchildren; twenty-eight great-grandchildren; two step-sons, Dennis ELLER, Rochester; and Dan ELLER, Lowell. Preceding in death were a daughter, Nancy [ELLER], and a son, Lynn [ELLER].

Cremation was immediate with Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, in charge of arrangements. Friends are invited to an open house at the residence, 1430 a/2 Monroe St., from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Memorials may be made to Manitou Training Center.

Emory G. Loudermilk

Nov. 21, 1917 - Feb. 7, 1994

Emory G. LOUDERMILK, 76, Akron, Ohio, died at 10 p.m. Monday at his residence. He had been in failing health for several years.

He was born in Clintonville, W.Va. to Howard ad Emma LOUDERMILK LOUDERMILK.. (His mother’s maiden name was also LOUDERMILK.) He moved to Ohio 45 years ago from Beckley, W.Va. On April 9, 1948, he married Wanda Louise BRAGG in Beckley, W.Va. She survives. In 1980, he retired from Pittsburgh Plate Glass in Barberton, Ohio. He was a member of the Akron, Ohio Baptist Temple, and the Akron, Ohio VFW Post. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and participated in the invasion of Normandy, where he earned a Purple Heart award.

Surviving with his wife are three daughrters, Mrs. Larry (Linda) WOOD, Akron, Ohio; Sondra LOUDERMILK, Akron, Ohio; Mrs. Dennis (Ronda) CALHOUN, Rochester; two sons, Frank G. LOUDERMILK, Rochester; Denvil LOUDERMILK, Akron, Ohio; seven grandchildren; and a brother, Ellis LOUDERMILK, Beckley, W.Va..

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 at the funeral home from 4-8 p.m. Thursday and from 9 a.m. through services on Friday. The American Legion and VFW Post will conduct military graveside services.

Dale A. Wagoner

June 21, 1916 - Feb. 7, 1994

Dale A. WAGONER, 77, Salem, formerly of Rochester, died at 11:25 a.m. Monday at Meadow View Health Care Center, Salem.

He was born in Rochester to Harry and Blanche BLACK WAGONER. He lived in Fulton County until 1987 when he moved to Salem. On April 8, 1987 he married Evelene BALER NICHOLSON who survives. He was a retired meat cutter and had been employed at Owens Supermarket in Warsaw. He was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church in Rochester and I.O.O.F. Lodge No. 47 in Rochester.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Rosalie ROWE, Pasadena, Calif.; Bonnie J. EWEN, Salem; two sons, Stuart WAGONER, Arcadia, Calif.; Douglas WAGONER, Dowagiac, Mich.; two step-daughters, Lana BRADING, Scottsburg; Darlene KISSEL, Grantsburg; two step-sons, Edward NICHOLSON, Denver, Colo.; Jimmy NICHOLSON, Salem; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; ten step-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Ruth V. BERNARD, North Omstead, Ohio.

Services will be at 10 a.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 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and I.O.O.F. Lodge No. 47 will conduct a memorial service at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, February 9, 1994

Ida May Willis

April 7, 1900 - Feb. 8, 1994

Ida May WILLIS, 93, Formerly of Waterhaven Apartments, Rochester, died at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Woodlawn Hospital.

She was born in Paris Crossing to Will and Ella OGDEN LANDON. She was a graduate of Indiana Central Business College in Indianapolis. On Oct. 2, 1919 she married Paul WILLIS who died in 1947. In 1949, she moved to Rochester and worked at Woodlawn Hospital as a nurse’s assistant for 27 years. Since her retirement she volunteered in the hospital gift shop and as a Gray Lady.

Surviving are two daughters, Betty HARDING, Helen HO, both of Rochester; and three granddaughters, Kim HARDING, Denver, Colo.; Paula HO, South Bend; and Jennifer PLASTER, Boston, Mass. Preceding in death were three sisters and three brothers.

Private family services will be Saturday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochestr. There will be no visitation. Burial will be in the Oaklawn Cemetry, North Manchester. Memorials may be made to the Hearthstone Hospice of Fulton County through the funeral home or Mrs. Ron Purkey.

Lena A. Barkman.

March 21, 1901 - Feb. 9, 1994

Lena Annabelle BARKMAN, 92, 827 W. 13th St., died at 1:50 a.m. today at Life Care Center of Rochester where she had been a resident since 1987.

She was born in Rochester to Samuel and Sarah MERRILL WENGER. She was a lifetime resident of the Rochester community. On April2 5, 1935 in Rochester she marrid Boyd R. BARKMAN who died Marcy 18, 1974. She was a graduate of Talma High School and the Indiana State Teachers College in Terre Haute. She was an elementary school teacher for over 50 years having taught in the Akron, Leiters Ford, Talma and Mentone school systems. She was a member of the Riverview Community Chuch in Talma.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Kathryn) YOUNG, Naperville, Ill.; a grandson, Scott A. YOUNG, Naperville, Ill.; a niece, Haila Jane O’NEILL, Greenfield, and a naphew, Daniel WENGER, Denver, Colo. Preceding in death were two sisters and a brother.

Services wil be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester. Burial wil be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Thursday and after noon on Friday. Memorials may be made to the Riverview Community Church.

Thursday, February 10, 1994 to Saturday, February 12, 1994

[no obits]

Monday, February 14, 1994

Dorothy M. Angelicchio

Dorothy M. ANGELICCHIO, 72, 10013 W. 16th Road, Argos, died at 8:25 p.m. Saturday at Millers Merry Manor in Plymouth.

Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Mahala E. Deeds

Nov. 25, 1898 - Feb. 13, 1994

Mahala Emma DEEDS, 95, formerly of Macy, died at 12:58 p.m. Sunday at Miller’s Merry Manor in Peru.

She was born in Perry Township to William David and Minnie Mae SHOEMAKER CLINGAMAN. On Feb. 12, 1919 in Perry Township she married Guy William DEEDS, who died July 5, 1953. She was a homemaker and member of the Ebenezer United Methodist Church, Deedsville, and United Methodist Women.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. John (Jean) SHEPPARD, Winamac; Mrs. Roy (Deloris) LOWE, Dunkirk; Mrs. Chester (Sandra) MILLER, Peru; four sons, Dale DEEDS, Rochester; Lyledean DEEDS, Macy; Guy R. “Bill” DEEDS, Macy; Jerry DEEDS, Macy; nineteen grandchildren; and thirty-four great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were a son, William Carter DEEDS; four grandchildren; two sisters, Nola KOTTERMAN and Mary WALKER and two brothers, Roscoe CLINGAMAN and Samuel R. CLINGAMAN.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev. Robert LOUGHEED officiating. Burial will be in the Deedsville I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Ebenezer United Methodist Church.

Robert E. Cooper

Feb. 18, 1927 - Feb. 13, 1994

Robert Eugene COOPER, 66, 317 West 550 North, Rochester, died at 3:42 p.m. Sunday at Woodlawn Hospital. He had been in failing health for two years.

He was born in South Bend to Alva and Anna Mae HOLLOWAY COOPER COLEMAN and lived most of his life in the Fulton County area. On May 3, 1946 in Logansport he married Beulah BRADLEY. During World War II he served with the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theater. He was a carpenter and member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Local 599, American Legion Post 36, Lake Manitou VFW and Rochester Eagles Lodge.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Noel (Judy) KAMP, Rochester; Mrs. Rick (Linda) MILLER, Rochester; Mrs. John (Gloria) ZEIGER, Rochester; eight grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Margaret ALSPACH, Warsaw; and a brother, Virgil COOPER, Rochester. Preceding in death were four sisters, Alberta McGRIFF, Josephine COOPER, Stella Pauling BAYNE and Evabelle NOLEN.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Paul M. CECRLE officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and after 9 a.m. Wednesday.

John S. Carithers

John Stephen CARITHERS, 56, 3482 Channell Dr., Macy, died at 2 a.m. Thursday at his home.

He was the son of Francis J. and Kathleen RANNELLS CARITHERS.

Surviving are a daughter, Kim TOWNSEND, Marrero, La.; and a son, Clark CARITHERS.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Fulton Cemetery with Ray NORRIS officiating. Arrengements were made by Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.

Alice Loreen Nickell

Alice Loreen NICKELL, 203 E. McHenry, Urbana, Ill., formerly of Rochester, died at 9 p.m. Sunday at her home.

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

Tuesday, February 15, 1994

Dorothy M. Angelicchio

Jan 19, 1922 - Feb. 12, 1994

Graveside services will follow visitation Wednesday at North Bend Cemetery, Bass Lake, for Dorothy M. ANGELICCHIO, 72, 10013 W. 16t Road, Argos.

The Rev. Robin SMITH will officiate. Friends may call from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos. Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Mrs. Angelicchio died at 8:25 p.m. Saturday at Miller’s Merry Manor in Plymouth where she had been a resident since Dec. 2, 1991. She was born in Starke County to Grover and Rose BLAKELY SELLERS. She was married to Don FISHER who preceded in death. For several years she was a waitress at Mr. Donut in Elkhart.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Louis (Shirley) THOMAS, South Bend; Mrs. Dennis (Patricia) RICHEY, Elkhart; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs Kenneth (Pansy) ILIFF, Argos; Mrs. Clifford (Lela) BEAN, Culver; Mrs. Richard (Darlene) DECKER, Valparaiso; and four brothers, Joseph SELLERS, Argos; Henry SELLERS, Rochester; Robert SELLERS, Plymouth, and Clarence SELLERS, Culver. Preceding in death were two sisters, Martha and Ferrol LOWRY and a brother, Phillip SELLERS.

Alice L. Nickell

Nov. 12, 1906 - Feb. 13, 1994

Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester for Alice Loreen NICKELL, 87, 203 E. McHenry St., Urbana, Ill.

The Rev. Jack HARTMAN will officiate. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today and after noon Wednesday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Nickell, formerly of Rochester, died at 8 p.m. Sunday at her home. She had been in failing health since Nov. 1992. She was born in Macy to Harry H. and Marietta Elizabeth COFFING WELLER. On June 23, 1923 in St. Joseph, Mich she married Earl NICKELL who died Dec. 1, 1964. She was a homemaker and member of Grace United Methodist Church in Rochester.

Surviving are two sons, Willis E. NICKELL, Clarksville; Cecil D. NICKELL, Urbana, Ill.; four grandchildren; six great-grandchidren; and a brother, John R. WELLER, Fremont, Ohio. Preceding in death were five sisters, Mildred ZIMMERMAN, Ruth GUYER, Helen IRVINE, Bernice SHELTON and May HECKATHORN and a brother, Harry WELLER.

George W. White

Oct. 10, 1902 - Feb. 14, 1994

George William WHITE, 91, North Pole, Alaska, formerly of Argos, died at 7:45 a.m. Monday at Denali Center, Fairbanks, Alaska.

He was born in Deitrich, Ill. to Harry and Mary Jane SNELL WHITE. He lived in the Argos community since 1922 and moved to Alaska in 1989. On March 24, 1940 in Argos he married Ida Alice BRAGNIER, who survives. He retired from farmng in 1980. He was a member of the Argos United Methodist Church and the Christian Laymen of Green Township in Marshall County. Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mrs. Frank (Esther) McFARLAND, North Pole, Alaska. Preceding in death were two sisters and three brothers.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Grossman Funeral Home in Argos with the Rev. Robin SMITH officiating. Burial will be in the Argos Maple Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday and after 9 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Wednesday, February 16, 1994

Frank J. Minarik

June 20, 1896 - Feb. 15, 1994

Frank J. MINARIK, 97, 698 West 550 North, Rochester, died at 3:05 p.m. Tuesday at Rochester Health Care Center.

He was born in San Pierre to John and Barbara MINARIK. He came to Rochester in 1942 from North Judson. On July 16, 1919 in North Judson he married Stephanie KAJER who died Sept. 8, 1983. He was retired from farming and a member of Eagles Lodge No. 852 in Rochester.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Richard (Evelyn) BASCOM, Merrillville; Mrs. Bub (Louise) MOORE, Lakeville; Mrs. Ray (Ella) LOCKWOOD, Rochester; four sons, George MINARIK, South Bend; Edward MINARIK, North Liberty; Joe MINARIK, North Judson; Frank MINARIK, Rochester; thirty-one grandchildren; fifty-nine great-grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; and eight step-great-great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were two daughters, Barbara and Marie, a son, Steven [MINARIK], five sisters and a brother.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Frank KILCLINE officiating. Burial will be in the Richland Center Cemetery, north of Rochester. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Friday and one hour prior to services on Saturday, at the funeral home. There will be a prayer vigil at 8 p.m. Friday.

Lillian A. Crist

Dec. 19, 1913 - Feb. 15, 1994

Lillian A. CRIST, 80, Twelve Mile, died at 6:40 a.m. Tuesday at Miller’s Merry Manor in Peru.

She was born in Corydon to Albeert A. and Hettie M. EVAN TABLER. On Feb. 19, 1934 in Fulton she married James A. CRIST who survives. She was a homemaker and former employee of H.W. Gossard Company. She was a member of the Bethlehem United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women’s Organization and the Bethlehem Township Extension Homemakers Club.

Surviving with her husband are two daughters, Gloria SMITH, Twelve Mile; Sandra WHEADON, Twelve Mile; eight grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; four sisters, Nora SOMMERS, Grass Creek; Myrna FUNKHOUSER, Alachua, Fla. Geneva FUNKHOUSER, Osceola; Mary THOMAS, South Bend; and two brothers, Ashel TABLER, Rochester; Orville TABLER, South Bend. Preceding in death were a son, two sisters, four brothers and a granddaughter.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Fisher Funeral Chapel, Logansport with the Rev. Brenda FRITZ officiating. Burial will be in the Bethlehem Cemetery, Twelve Mile. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Bethlehem United Methodist Church.

Thursday, February 17, 1994

Delwin M. Raney

Nov. 16, 1906 - Feb. 17, 1994

Delwin M. RANEY, 87, 798 North 500 East, Rochester, died at 6:55 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital.

He was born in Bainbridge to Ulysses and Estella WILHITE RANEY. He was married to Minnie Ellen NEAROFF who died in April 1970. He lived in Thornton, Ill. until 1984 when he moved to Rochester. He was a retired sales representative for Sears, Roebuck & Co. in Chicago. He was a former volunteer fireman for the Homewood, Ill. Fire Department and he taught dancing at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Rochester.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Don (Marilyn) PETER, Rochester; a son, Del RANEY, El Paso, Texas; eight grandchildren, Greg and Joellyen PETER, Rochester; Laura BERKEY, Goshen, Donna ORTMANN, Topeka; Dan PETER, Lafayette; Steven RANEY, Chicago; Barbara FOLLIS, Lincoln, Ill.; Lisa MIRANDA, El Paso, Texas; eight great-grandchildren; two sisters, Bonnie KLOCKE, Bloomington, Ill.; Vera AMDOR, Washington, Ill.; and a brother, Roy RANEY, Bloomington, Ill. Preceding in death were a son, Marvin RANEY in 1970; a sister and two brothers.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the First Christian Church in Rochester with the Rev. C. Allen HAZEN officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call at the church after 10 a.m. Saturday. Memorials may be made to the Gideon Society. Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of arrangements.

Jay Lee Hedington

May 4, 1973 - Feb. 15, 1994

Jay Lee HEDINGTON, 20, 4555 19 B Road, Tippecanoe, died Tuesday afternoon at his home.

He was born in Plymouth to Jerry Lee and Sandra CAIN HEDINGTON. He was a factory worker at Brunswick Marine in Nappanee and had attended Triton High School.

Surviving with his parents are a brother, Todd Noel HEDINGTON, Tippecanoe; a half-sister, Bethann NELSON, Elkhart maternal grandmother, Mrs. Hubert CAIN, Milford; and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Noel HEDINGTON, Tippecanoe.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with the Rev. Paul D. TINKEL officiating. Burial will be in the Milford Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Friday, February 18, 1994

S. Keith Hollingsworth

Oct. 13, 1911 - Feb. 17, 1994

S. Keith HOLLINGSWORTH, 82, Paisley, Fla., formerly of Akron, died at 10 a.m. Thursday at West Volusia Hospital, Deland, Fla.

He was born in Howard County to Herbert B. and Merle COX HOLLINGSWORTH. On Oct. 27, 1935 in Windfall he married Rosemary G. JORDAN who survives. He was a retired farmer and had worked for the Fulton County Highway Department. He was a former member of the Athens United Methodist Church.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Howard (Kay) BURNS, Tipton; Mrs. Richard (Karel) NEFF, Nappanee; a son, Walter HOLLINGSWORTH, Flagstaff, Ariz.; four grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Roy (Rosellen) FISHER, Kokomo; and a brother, Kermit HOLLINGSWORTH, Placila, Fla.

Services wil be at 10 a.m. Monday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with the Rev. Kennard ROBINSON officiating. Burial will be in the Albright Cemetery, Kokomo, with graveside services at 1 p.m. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Marjorie G. Putman

Oct. 10, 1918 - Feb. 16, 1994

Marjorie G. PUTMAN, 75, Huntington, formerly of Wabash, died at 8 p.m. Wednesday at her home. She was born in Huntington to Otto and Minnie JOHNSON DANIELS. On June 21, 1941 in Huntington she married Marvin PUTMAN who survives. She was a sales representative for Grants of Huntington for 13 years. She was a member of the Mt. Etna United Methodist Church, the Mt. Etna United Methodist Women’s Club and the Huntington County Extension Homemakers Club.

Surviving with her husband are two daughters, Mrs. Donald (Michele) JILCHRIST, Scottsdale, Ariz.; Mrs. Donie (Marie) JOHNSON, Oakville, Conn.; three grandchildren; two sisters, Maxine MICK, Sumptor, S.C.; Lucille TELLMAN, Fort Wayne; and a brother, Blaine DANIELS, Bluffton.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Deal, Robbins & VanGilder Funeral Home, 338 E. Washington, Huntington, with the Rev. Charrles TERNET officiating. Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Mt. Etna United Methodist Church.

James DeGraw

James DeGRAW, 67, formerly of Route 4, Rochester, died at 2:45 p.m. Thursday at Rochester Health Care Center.

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

Saturday, February 19, 1994

James DeGraw

Feb. 6, 1927 - Feb. 17, 1994

James DeGRAW, 67, formerly of Route 4, Rochester, died at 2:45 p.m. Thursday at Rochester Health Care Center.

Serices will be at 5 p.m. Sunday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester. No visitation is planned. Burial will be at a later date.

Retha L. Slusser

Sept. 25, 1911 - Feb. 17, 1994

Retha L. SLUSSER, 82, Miller’s Merry Manor, Peru, died at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Peru.

She was born in Miami County to Jacob Benton and Regina FENIMORE SLUSSER. She was retired from the housekeeping department of Miller’s Merry Manor in Peru. She was a member of the Mexico First Presbyterian Church.

Surviving are two nieces, Helen RABER, Macy; Arlene HUNTER, Rockaway Beach, Mo.; a nephew, Harold RABER, Holland, Mich.; and several great-nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were two sisters and three brothers.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico, with the Rev. David WELSH officiating. Friends may call from 10-10:45 a.m. Monday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver.

Monday, February 21, 1994

Clifton Skinner

Feb. 6, 1912 - Feb. 19, 1994

Clifton SKINNER, 82, Twelve Mile, died at 5:15 p.m. Saturday at Chase Center in Logansport.

He was born in Adams Township, Cass County to Hugh R. and Inez CARSON SKINNER. On April 9, 1936 he married Flora E. BROWN, who died Feb. 24, 1983. He was married to Lena Mae DILLMAN, who survives. He worked as a civil service maintenance foreman at Grissom Air Force Base for 31 years. He was a member of the Twelve Mile United Methodist Church and was one of the founders of the Twelve Mile Christmas Pageant. He served several years on the Cass County Park Board and was a 50-year member of the Royal Center Masonic Lodge.

Surviving with his wife are a son, James SKINNER, Logansport; two grandsons; two great-granddaughters and two brothers, Charles W. SKINNER, Mexico; and Hugh R. SKINNER Sr., Logansport.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev. Mark METZ officiating. Burial will be in the Mount Carmel Cemetery, Twelve Mile. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Mildred I. Hudkins

May 14, 1904 - Feb. 19, 1994

Mildred Iris HUDKINS, 89, 748 W. Monticello Road, died at 10:42 a.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Hospital. She had been ill for six months and had been at Life Care Center of Rochester since Feb. 9.

She was born near Kewanna to David and Ellen KILE BROOKER. She lived most of her life in Fulton County. On Oct. 23, 1923 in St. Joseph, Mich. she married William Judson HUDKINS, who died March 16, 1975. She attended Grace United Methodist Church and was a charter member of 31 Club.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Richard (Mary Ellen) GEORGE, Naperville; six sons, Richard HUDKINS, Port St. Lucie, Fla.; Virgil HUDKINS and John HUDKINS, both of Rochester; Donald HUDKINS, Sabastian, Fla.; George HUDKINS, North Little Rock, Ark.; Jerry HUDKINS, Carthage, Mo.; twenty-two grandchildren; twenty-six great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; and a niece, Lois CRILL, Kewanna. Preceding in death were six sisters and a brother.

Services will be at 11 a.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 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 a.m. through the hour of service on Wednesday.

Neva M. Kretzmeier

Sept. 16, 1899 - Feb. 20, 1994

Neva M. KRETZMEIER, 94, Batesville. died Sunday at Dukes Memorial Hospital in Peru.

She was born in Akron to Milo and Martha CUTSHALL. She graduated from Akron High School and Indiana University. She taught elementary school at the Prairie Union School near Akron and in Rochester. She later taught high school history and geography in Plano, Ill., and Batesville. On Oct. 24, 1931 she married William Edward KRETMEIER, who died June 29, 1965. She was a member of the Akron United Methodist Church and contributed to and attended the Batesville United Methodist Church.

Surviving are a niece, Mrs. Gary (Tamara) SRIVER, Akron; and two nephews, Quentin L. HAND, Huntsville, Ala.; and John S. HAND, Carmel. Preceding in death were a sister, Marie HAND and a brother, Willis CUTSHALL.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Meyers Funeral Home, Batesville, with the Rev. Charles FLORY and Quentin HAND officiating. Burial will be in the Akron I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Batesville United Methodist Church.

Tuesday, February 22, 1994

Shirley Ann Fisher

July 1, 1936 - Feb. 21, 1994

Shirley Ann FISHER, 57, 1612 Clifton Ave., Logansport, died at 3:15 p.m. Mnday at Logansport Memorial Hospital.

She was born in Talma to Gail and Esther MILLER MATHEWS. A former Rochester resident, she lived the last 16 years in Logansport. She was married to Paul WIDEMAN. She later married Roy D. FISHER, sho survives.

Surviving with her husband are three daughters, Mrs. DuWayne (Paula) TITUS, Logansport; Mrs. Greg (Jane) FISHER, Logansport; Cindy McKINLEY, Logansport; four sons, Randy WIDEMAN, Rochestr; Jerry WIDEMAN, Colorado; Mike and Matthew WIDEMAN, at home, Logansport; thirteen grandchildren; a step-daughter, Mrs. Steve (Darla) STONEBURNER, Bourbon; a step-son, Jerry D. FISHER, North Webster; thre sisters, Mrs. Calvin (Eva) GREEN, Rochester; Mrs. Alonzo (Mary Jane) McINTIRE, St. Paul; Connie BROWN, Logansport; a brother, John MATHEWS, Bossier City, La.; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding in death was a son, Douglas WIDEMAN on Oct. 24, 1986.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. C.J. MOWRER officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Wednesday and after 9 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Wednesday, February 23, 1994

Andrew H. Ritenour

Feb. 16, 1915 - Feb. 22, 1994

Andrew H. RITENOUR, 79, 15715 Old Michigan Road, Argos, died at 12:05 p.m. Tuesday at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth.

He was born in Tippecanoe to Frank and Mary EVERSOLE RITENOUR. He was a lifetime resident of Marshall County. On Feb. 16, 1938 in Tippecanoe he married Treva EIZINGER who survives. He was retired from farming.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Roy (Diane) SWIHART, Plymouth; Mrs. Jerry (Judy) SALMON, Brownsburg; three sons, Gary Lee RITENOUR, Clovis, Calif.; Frank RIENOUR, Exeter, Calif.; Brian RITENOUR, Plymouth; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three sisters, Edith HESS and Edna SWIHART, both of Plymouth; Ruth JACKSON, Fort Wayne; and two brothers, Russell and Kenneth RITENOUR, both of Bourbon. Preceding in death was a brother, Elmer RITENOUR.

Serices will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Johnson Funeral Home, Plymouth, with the Rev. Robert CONELLEY, officiating. Burial will be i the New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Inwood United Methodist Church.

Thursday, February 24, 1994

Darious G. Hurlock

Nov. 1, 1905 - Feb. 23, 1994

Darious G. HURLOCK, 88, forerly of 406 N. Johnson St., Akron, died at 6:20 p.m. Wednesday at Life Care Center of Rochester.

She was born in Howard County to Oren E. and Alta SMITH HOWARD. She came to Fulton County in 1947 from Kokomo. On June 21, 1924 she married Aurlon W. HURLOCK who died Oct. 9, 1963. She was a homemaker and helped her husband farm.

Surviving are a son, James H. HURLOCK, Rochester; a grandson, Terry HURLOCK, Roanoke; three sisters, Mrs. Glenn (Blanche) NORMAN, Macy; Wanda BOWLAND, Amboy; Pauline JONES, Kokomo; and a brother,Wincle HOWARD, Anderson. Preceding in death were a daughter, two sons, two sisters, and four brothers.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. James MALBONE officiating. Burial will be in the Silver Creek Cemetery, northeast of Akron. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday and after 9 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Manitou Training Centr Men’s Residence Home.

Friday, February 25, 1994

Rev. H. Gordon Hyde

June 8, 1910 - Feb. 16, 1994

The Rev. H. Gordon HYDE, 83, Bedford, died at 8:45 p.m. Feb. 16, at Dunn Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Wichita, Kan. to Edward L. and Almenda Grace HUMBERT HYDE. On June 6, 1939 he married Mildred M. McFARLANE who survives. He attended Biola University in La Mirada, Calif. He retired after 52 years as a Baptist minister; a member of the First Baptist Church of Bedford, lifetime member of Minister’s Council, past chapter president of AARP and Minister at Large Program of American Baptist Convention. He served 18 interim pastorships and was the minister of the First Baptist Church in Rochester from Sept. 1950-April 1954.

Surviving with his wife are a son, L.S. HYDE, Bedford; four grandchildrn; two great-grandchildren; a sister Velma SPANKS, Whittier, Calif; and three brothers, Ira L. HYDE, Whittier, Calif.; Melvin HYDE, Whittier, Calif.; and Wayne HYDE, El Toro, Calf. Preceding in death were a daughter, Judy COLLINS in 1991; a sister, Sylvia KELLEY; and two brothers, Glenn HYDE and F.L. HYDE.

Services were Saturday at the First Baptist Church of Bedford with the Rev. Jon LINEBACK officiating. Burial was i the Green Hill Cemetery, Bedford.

Joanne Hiles

May 9, 1925 - Feb. 24, 1994

Joanne HILES, 68, Route R, Rochester, formerly of Peru, died at 2:05 p.m. Thursday at Howard Community Hospital in Kokomo.

She was born in Akron to Nyle and Edith G. SMITH MERLEY. In 1948, she married Ronald C. HILES who died June 4, 1974. She was forerly employed at Peru Trust Company in Peru and at the former Spurgeon’s Department Store in Rocheser. She was a member of the Women of the Moose in Peru.

Surviving are a daughter, Kathryn McCULLOUGH, North Judson; four grandchildren; two sisters, Martha HENNING, West Allis, Wisc.; Patricia KEIM, Peoria, Ill.; and a brother, Robert MERLEY, New Carlisle. Preceding in death were a son and a brother.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday 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 11 a.m. until the time of service.

Saturday, February 26, 1994

Leon Szponar

Leon SZPONAR, 3998 North Old Indiana 17, Rochester, died at 8 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital.

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

Monday, February 28, 1994

Frances M. Freels

March 14, 1912 - Feb. 27, 1994

Frances M. FREELS, 81, 5094 West 725 South, Kewanna, died at 4:45 a.m. Sunday at Woodlawn Hospital.

She was born in Hebron to Sherman and Ada HERO THIEL. On Oct. 9, 1929 in Valparaiso she married Walter S. FREELS who died Nov. 30, 1992. She was a homemaker and attended Pilgrim Holiness Church in Fulton. She liked to make quilts, embroidery and work in the garden.

Surviving are four daughters, Edith HACKER, Euclid, Ohio; Shirley SHEPHERD, Logansport; Katrina CLEVENGER, Rochester; Vivian KING, Rochester; seven sons, Kenneth FREELS, Springhill, Fla.; Walter FREELS Jr. and Autry FREELS, both of Rochester; Audry FREELS, Virgil FREELS, Clayton FREELS, and Roger FREELS, all of Kewanna; twenty-three grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and a sister, Blanch BOCK, Elkhart. Preceding in death were a daughter, a great-granddcughter and a step-sister.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, with the Rev. Richard SMITH officiating. Burial will be in the Grass Creek Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and after 8 a.m. Wednesday until time of service.

Leon Szponar

Sept. 16, 1920 - Feb. 26, 1994

Leon SZPONAR, 73, 3998 N. Old Indiana 17, Rochester, died at 7:51 a.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Hospital.

He was born in Majdan Nepryski, Poland to Szczepan and Josephine CIESLAK SZPONAR. On Aug. 26, 1945 in Fritzlar, Germany he married Helena Anna SZARABAN who survives. He served with the Polish Army during World War II, was a POW in Germany for two yers until liberated by the U.S. Army and was employed by the U.S. Army for two years. He was in a displaced person camp from 1945 to 1949. On Sept. 10, 1949 he came to the United States to Monterey. He retired from Sealed Power Corp., Rochester, in 1983 after 32 years of service. He was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Monterey, served on the Board of Directors for Citizes Action Coalition, served on CAP Council of UAW, was a Democratic Precinct Committeeman in Aubbeenaubbee Township and was very active in STOP.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Lewis (Ursula) BRADEN, Rochester Susan McINTURFF, Fort Wayne; a son, John L. SZPONAR, Tampa, Fla.; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three sisters, Janina KUDELKA, Chicago; Stefanie ZIELSKI, Poland; Helena GARGOL, Poland; and a brother, Jan SZPONAR, Chicago. Preceding in death were two sisters.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Monterey, with the Rev. Dominic YOUNG officiating. Burial will be in St. Anne’s Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. today at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester. A vigil prayer service will be at 8 p.m. today. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Tuesday, March 1, 1994

Lafayette J. Smith

Nov. 13, 1899 - Feb. 28, 1994

Lafayette J. SMITH, 94, of Grace Village, Winona Lake, and formerly of Kewanna, died at 12:15 p.m. Monday at Grace Village Health Care Center.

He was born in Cass County to James SMITH and Martha FETROW. On Aug. 3, 1929 in Westfield he married Ruby METGER, who survives. He was a retired construction employee for Road Paving Company and farmed for 34 years near the DeKalb-Allen County line. He lived in the Fort Wayne area for 43 years before moving to Kewanna. He was a member of the Kewanna United Methodist Church. In 1954 he won the Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road Four-County Conservation contest.

Preceding in death were two brothers and one sister.

Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Kewanna Citizens I.O.O.F. Cemetery with the Rev. Ron PURKEY officiating. Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, is in charge of arrangements.

Wednesday, March 2, 1994

Donald VanDuyne

May 14, 1904 - March 1, 1994

Donald VanDUYNE, 89, Kewanna, died at 11:50 p.m. Tuesday at Life Care Center of Rochester.

He was born in Miami County to Frank and Nellie Grace VanDUYNE. On June 20, 1931 in Fulton ?County he married Wilma N. SHOEMAKER who died June 11, 1990. He was a retired farrier and member of the Kewanna United Methodist Church.

Surviving are two daughters, Donnabelle FISHER, Kewanna; Wiladean DeWITT, Kewanna; and son, Frank C. VanDUYNE, Westville, Ill.; ten grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Kathryn RENTSCHLER, Fulton; and Mae CRILL, Rochester. Preceding in death were two sisters and five brothers.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Kewanna United Methodist church with the Rev. Denise DEVAULT officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Zion Cemetery, Rochester. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, and one hour before services at the church. Memorials may be made to the Kewanna United Methodist Church.

Virgil D. Olinger

Jan. 26, 1925 - March 1, 1994

Virgil Dale OLINGER, 69, Logansport, died at 242 p.m. Tuesday at Chase Convalescent Center in Logansport.

He was born in Rochester to Jack and Bessie COOK OLINGER. He was a retired assembler from General Tire.

Surviving are two daughters, Kathy BRETT, North Manchester; Sharon BERRY, Kewanna; a son, Michael S. OLINGER, Fulton; five grandchildren; a brother, Bethel OLINGER, Rochester; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were two sisters and a brother.

Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Kroeger Funeral Home, Logansport is in charge of arrangements.

Thursday, March 3, 1994

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Friday, March 4, 1994

Crystalbelle Downhour

Sept. 21, 1921 - March 3, 1994

Crystalbelle DOWNHOUR, 72, 782 East 425 North, Hiland Estate, Rochester, died at 4 a.m. Thursday at her home.

She was born in Cass County to Mason and Nine LYNAS GRIFFIN. In 1939 she graduated from Young America High School. She married Jim DOWNHOUR, who survives, in Howard County in 1939. They retired from farming in 1977. She was a member of Upper Deer Creek United Church of Christ in Galveston and the Sun Shine Club in Young America.

Surviving with her husband are two sons, Jim DOWNHOUR Jr., Rochester; Bill DOWNHOUR, Kokomo; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Jane LYBROOK, Walton; and Jean OVERMYER, Monterey. Preceding in death were two sisters and a brother.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Murray Funeral Home, Galveston Chapel. Burial will be in the Galveston Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Margaret H. Hook

March 8, 1919 - March 3, 1994

Margaret H. HOOK, 74, Logansport, died at 1:02 p.m. Thursday at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

She was born in White County to Herman and Susan E. KEEVER ZARSE. In 1937 she graduated from Monticello High School. On March 1, 1940 in Reynolds she married Charles B. HOOK who survives. She was a homemaker and member of St. James Lutheran Church in Reynolds. She liked to write poetry and had won several poetry contests.

Surviving with her husband are three daughters, Charlotte SWAFFORD, Kewanna; Dorothy DeWITT, Logansport; Gwendolyn GORE, Logansport; a son, Greg HOOK, Winamac; eleven grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Dorothy McMULLEN, Monticello; and Mary PHERSON, Monticello. Preceding in death were a son and a brother.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m.Monday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Royal Center, with the Rev. James FLEMING officiating. Burial will be in the Davis Cemetery in Burnettsville. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Ssunday and after 8 a.m. until services Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

Gavette K. Emery

June 8, 1906 - March 4, 1994

Gavette Keith EMERY, 87, Twelve Mile, died at 2:15 a.m. today at Memorial Hospital in Logansport.

She was born near Onward to John E. and Jessie KIESLING COBLENTZ. On Oct. 5, 1930 in Miami she married Docie E. KEITH who died March 25, 1968. On Feb. 20, 1972 at the Fulton United Methodist Church she married Paul F. EMERY who survives. She was active in the Fulton United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. She was a homemaker and mamber of the Bethlehem Township Home Extension Club.

Surviving with her husband are a son, Donald E. KEITH, Indianapolis; a step-daughter, Paulletta SHAFER, Twelve Mile; a step-son, Robert EMERY, Twelve Mile; nine grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; four sisters, Loretta KIESLING, Logansport; Ruby CYPHERD, Peru; June DeLAWTER, Kokomo; Vera CARLSON, Gary; and a brother, Joseph H. COBLENTZ, Elkhart. Preceding in death were two sons, Robert E KEITH and Marshall KEITH and one sister, Wilma BOCH.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev. Dorothy JONES officiating. Burial will be in the Deer Creek Cemetery, Onward. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Saturday, March 5, 1994

Ernest H. Lewis

Ernest H. LEWIS, 99, formerly of Argos, died at 4:30 a.m. today at Prairieview Nursing Home in Warsaw.

Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home in Argos.

Ethel M. Huffman

Ethel M. HUFFMAN, 97, Ann Arbor, Mich., formerly of Gilead, died at 2:15 p.m. Friday at her home.

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

Monday, March 7, 1994

Ethel M. Huffman

Jan. 3, 1897 - March 4, 1994

Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron, for Ethel M. HUFFMAN, 97, Ann Arbor, Mich.

Burial will be in the Gilead Cemetery near Akron. Friends may call from noon until services Tuesday.

Mrs. Huffman died at 2:15 p.m. Friday at her home. She was born near Gilead to William and Elvira PONTIUS SHAFER. On Aug. 24, 1932 in Gilead she married Martin L. HUFFMAN, who died Aug. 4, 1964. She was a resident of Ann Arbor, Mich. for the last 60 years.

Surviving are two sisters, Clara B. SMITH, Huntington; Mary NIXON, North Manchester; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were four sisters and two brothers.

Ernest H. Lewis

Dec. 2, 1894 - March 5, 1994

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, for Ernest H. LEWIS, 99, 7425 20B Road, Argos.

The Rev. Paul JAMES will officiate. Burial will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday and from 9 a.m. through the hour of services on Tuesday.

Mr. Lewis died at 4:30 a.m. Saturday at Prairie View Health Care Center in Warsaw, where he had been a resident for three weeks. He was born near Argos to William and Elva THARP LEWIS. He was a lifetime resident of the Argos community. On June 3, 1920 in Hicksville, Ohio, he married Cloie E. BIDDINGER, who died Aug. 12, 1993. He was a retired farmer.

Surviving are a son, Raymond LEWIS, Mentone; twelve grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were a daughter, Dorothy BACH; two sons, Richard LEWIS; Dean LEWIS; an infant sister and two adulkt sisters Vivian UMBAUGH, and Esther ROHRER; and a brother, Clyde [LEWIS].

Frank J. Zboncak

Dec. 11, 1928 - March 5, 1994

Frank J. ZBONCAK, 65, 5495 North 450 East, Rochester, died at 11:57 a.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Hospital. He had been in failing health for eight years.

He was born in Chicago to Paul and Eva ZBONCAK. On Sept. 1, 1951 in Chicago he married Elainie E. MANTEY, who survives. In 1983 he retired after 28 years with the Chicago Police Department. He was secretary of the Talma Lions Club and a member of Fraternal Order of Police and the Illinois Police Association. During World War II he served with the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theater. He had been a resident of Rochester for the past 11 years.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Gregory (Beth) BLOUZDIS, Oaklawn, Ill.; Eva Marie SMITHSON, Houston, Texas; a son, Paul ZBONCAK, Chicago; five grandchildren; and three sisters, Mrs. Robert (Elsie) WILLIAMS, Chicago; Helen HICKEY, Chicago; and Irene ZBONCAK, Westchester, Ill. Precedig in death were a sister, Mary SECOR and a brother, Steve [ZBONCAK].

Services will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Father Frank KILCLINE officiating. Burial will be in the Reichter Cemetery, near Rochester. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4-8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday from 1 p.m. until services.

Britney Marie Agnew

March 4, 1994 - March 5, 1994

Britney Marie AGNEW, infant, Kewanna, died at 7:12 p.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Hospitl.

Surviving are her parents, Jarrod M. and Amy E. COLEMAN AGNEW, Kewanna; maternal grandparents, Oydel and Diana COLEMAN; Maternal great-grandmother, Pansy COLEMAN, McArthur, Ohio; paternal grandparents, John and Jan AGNEW, Kewanna; and paternal great-grandparents, John and Virginia AGNEW, Kewanna, and George and Millie HATTERY, Rochester.

Services will be at 3 p.m. today at Harrison-Metzger Funera Home, Kewanna, with the Rev. Denise DAVAULT officiating. Burial will be in the Kewanna Citizens I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

Charles D. Kindig

Nov. 17, 1910 - March 5, 1994

Charles D. KINDIG, 83, 1123 Elizabeth St., died at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Rochester Health Care Center.

He was born in Rochester and remained a lifetime resident. He was a retired employee of the Fulton County Highway Department. He was a 50-year 32nd degree member of the Rochester Masonic Lodge. Other memberships include Manitou Moose Lodge, Rochester Eagles Lodge and Rochester VFW Post. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Kenton (Sharon) HOOVER, Naples, Fla.; and two grandsons, Jess and Mark HOOVER, both of Naples, Fla. Prceding in death were two sisters and three brothers.

Services wil be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. C. Allan HAZEN officiating. Burial wil be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery with military rites conducted by the Rochester American Legion and VFW Posts. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and after noon on Thursday. Masonic sevices wil be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Loretta Brown

March 3, 1937 - March 6, 1994

Loretta “Red” BROWN, 57, Leiters Ford, died at 4:50 a.m. Sunday at Life Care Center of Rochester where she resided for the past two months. She had been in failing health for the past three years. She was born in Valparaiso to Kenneth and Grace RALBERTA ROBERTS. She lived in North Judson, Hobart, and Valparaiso before moving to Leiters Ford 12 years ago. She worked at Federal Mogul Lighting and Electrical Division in Leiters Ford for 12 years and attended the Leiters Ford United Methodist Church. She had been married to Thomas LAVANDOSKI and later to George E. BROWN, who both survive.

Surviving are her mother, Grace R. DALY, Valparaiso; five daughters, Mrs. Rick (Debbie) WARNER, Plymouth; Mrs. Mike (Cindy) BURNS, Valparaiso; Mrs. Randy (Lydia) COLDIRON, Knox; Cassie BROWN, Rochester; Mrs. James (Tara) RITTER, Rochester; a son, Derek BROWN, at home; ten grandchildren; a sister, Shirley KERRIGAN, Eureka, Calif.; three brothers, Larry A. and Bob DALY, both of Valparaiso; and Richard NORWOOD, Orland Park, Ill. Preceding in death was her father, Kenneth,

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Douglas BARBER officiating. Burial will be in the Leiters Ford Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and after 9 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Octava Paul

July 26, 1915 - March 2, 1994

Octava COX PAUL, 78, Atlanta, Ga., died at St. Joseph Hospital, Atlanta, Wednesday.

She was born to Albert and Belle RESSLER COX. She was marrid to Orval P. PAUL who preceded in death.

Surviving are a daughter, Janet MARION, Dunwoody, Ga.; three gradchildren; one great-granddaughter; three sisters, Jeanne JONES, Rochester; Monell KLOTZ, Logansport; Maxined VERRIER, Tucson, Ariz; and a brother, Ted COX, Akron.

H.M. Patterson and Son, Oglethorpe Hill, 450 Peachtree, Atlanta, Ga., is in charge of arrangements. There wlli be a private cmemorial service in Atlanta. Memorials may be made to the Dunwoody, Ga., United Methodist Church.

Tuesday, March 8, 1994

Ruth L. Grepvin

Aug. 7, 1900 - March 7, 1994

Ruth L. GREPVIN, 93, Route 2, Macy (Gilead), died at 12:25 a.m. Monday at Wabash County Hospital, Wabash.

She was born in Gilead to J. Elmer and Cora WASHINGTON LANDIS. She was married to Melvin BEHUNIN who precedid in death and then to Charles GREPVIN who also preceded in death. She was a 1918 graduate of Gilead High School, attended Normal School at Manchester College and graduated from DePauw University. In 1976 she retired from teaching school having taught in Indiana, Wyoming, Michigan, Illinois and New Mexico. She was a member of the United Methodist Church where she played the piano, taught Sunday School and was a leader in the Methodist Youth Fellowship.

Surviving are two daughters, Gwen JOHNSTON, Macy (Gilerad); Erdine BEHUNIN, Edgewood, N.M.; a son, John BEHUNIN, Las Cruces, N.M.; ten grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Madge CAPEL, Nacogdoches, Texas; and June CASTLE, Morgan, Utah. Preceding in death were three grandchildren and two brothers, Lynn L. LANDIS and Max W. LANDIS.

No services or visitation are planned. Burial will be in the Gilead Cemetery. Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the mission fund of the Olive Branch Church of God, Route 1, Roann, IN. 46974.

Wednesday, March 9, 1994

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Thursday, March 10, 1994

Theodore F. Alber

Dec. 25, 1909 - Mar. 9, 1994

Theodore F. “Terry” ALBER, 84, Jensen Beach, Fla., formerly of Logansport and South Bend, died at 1:22 a.m. Wednesday at Martin Memorial Medical Center, Stuart, Fla.

He was born at Fletcher’s Lake, to Daniel O. and Margaret J. DILL ALBER. He married Ruth L. FRUSHOUR who survives. He was a graduate of Metea High School, International Business College, Fort Wayne, and the Indiana College of Mortuary Science, Indianapolis, where he was president of his class from 1955-1956. He retired after 40 years as a funeral director at Orvis & Hayes Funeral Home in South Bend. He was a 50-year member of South Bend Lodge 294, F&AM; South Bend Scottish Rite, former member of Eagles, Optimists, and Tall Cedars of Lebanon, and Orak Shriners of Hammond. Additional memberships include the First Presbyterian Church, Stuart, Fla.; Treasure Coast Shrine Club, Stuart-Jensen Beach, Fla.; BPO Elks Lodge 1870 of Stuart, Fla. and AARP.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Winifred L. VALDEZ, California; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Juanita BOWMAN, Longbeach, Calif.; Winifred CHITWOOD, Santa Monica, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation and services will be Thursday in Forida. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Spring Creek Cemetery, Logansport. Kroeger Funeral Home, Logansport, is in charge of local arrangements.

Martha L. Thayer

Jan. 23, 1900 - March 9, 1994

Martha Louise THAYER, 94, formerly of Argos and Plymouth, died at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth, where she had lived for the past six months.

She was born in Plymouth to A.A. ad Lorena WHITMAN YEARICK. On Jan. 21, 1921 in Plymouth she married Guy THAYER who died Nov. 13, 1982. She taught private piano and organ lessons for many years. She was a member and organist of the Argos United Methodist Church, Women’s Society of Christian Service, and Eastern Star at Lakeville.

Surviving are four grandchildren, Dr. William S. THAYER, Ewing, N.J.; Paul D. THAYER, London, England Thomas L. THAYER, Pittsford, N.Y.; Mrs. Gary (Patricia) GEER, Indianapolis; and nine great-grandchildren. Precedig in death were an infant daughter, Mary Ellen [THAYER]; two sons, William G THAYER, Robert K. THAYER; a sister, Eloyse BOWELL; and a brother, Paul YEARICK.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with the Rev. Robin SMITH officiating. Burial will be in the New Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth. Friends may call from 11 a.m. through the hour of service on Saturday at the funeral home.

Friday, March 11, 1994

Estel G. Burch

Dec. 20, 1914 - March 10, 1994

Estel Grant BURCH, 79, Silver Lake, died at 3:15 p.m. Thursday at Community Hospital North, Indianapolis, where he had been a patient for six weeks.

He was born near Athens to Donald and Nona TRACY BURCH. He was married to Betty FENSTERMAKER, who preceded in death, and to Ruth CHARLES who survives. He retired in 1975 after 40 years with General Tire Corporation in Wabash. He was a member of the Laketon Lions Cub.

Surviving with his wife, Ruth, are two daughters, Mrs. Larry (Jane) KENNEDY, Syracuse; Mrs. Dallas (Carol) SCOTT, Hendersonville, Tenn.; a son, Larry BURCH, Fishers; a step-son, Edward SHANEBERGER, North Manchester; thirteen grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Galen (Geneva) GRONINGER, Plainfield; Mrs. Robert (Nina) DeFORD, North Manchester; and five brothers, Max BURCH, Wabash; V.L. “Bud” BURCH, North Manchester; Harvey BURCH, Noth Manchester; Byron BURCH, Indianapolis; and Gene BURCH, Rochester. Preceding in death were a son, David [BURCH], in 1985 and two brothers, Raymond and Sam [BURCH].

Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron, with the Rev. Charles ARMSTRONG officiating. Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Ira W. Carpenter

Oct. 6, 1926 - March 10, 1994

Ira W. “Wally” CARPENTER, 67, Winter Haven, Fla. and Rochester, died at 7:14 a.m. Thursday at his home.

He was born in Lafayette to Earl and Ella CARPENTER. He married Josephine WILLIAMS who survives. He served with the U.S. Navy during World War II. He worked as a clerk for Conrail Railroad. His memberships include the First Presbyterian Church in Rochester and the Hope Presbyterian Church in Winter Haven, Fla.; VFW Post 1343 and the Eagles Lodge, both in Rochester. He enjoyed fly fishing.

Surviving are four sisters, Lenora WILSON, Cary, Ill.; Lois J. STOCKMANN, Kalispell, Mont.; Runa C. DAVIS, Rancho Murieta, Calif.; M. Warner TURRIFF, Fox Lake, Ill.; two brothers, Jack CARPENTER, East Lansing, Mich.; and William CARPENTER, Indianapolis; and several nieces and nephews.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service is pending.

Betty I. Smith

May 1, 1926 - March 10, 1994

Betty Isabelle SMITH, 67, Kokomo, died at 12:20 p.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Hospital, Kokomo.

She was born in Chili to Joseph Oscar and Viola E. MARTINDALE MUSSELMAN. On April 27, 1962 in New Shawneetown, Ill. she married Richard G. SMITH who survives. She was a homemaker and member of Marantha Christian Church in Kokomo.

Surviving with her husband, Richard, are two daughters, Judy TOFFOLO, Greenfield; Betsy Jo ENGLISH, Greenfield; two grandchildren, Chad and Jody TOFFOLO, Greenfield; and two sisters, Lucille LAYMAN, Boswell; and Marjorie TOMSON, Denver. Preceding in death was a sister, Velma SCOTT.

Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev. Denton MANERS officiating. Burial will be in the Chili Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Jeanette Leffert

June 18, 1920 - March 11, 1994

Jeanette LEFFERT, 73, 15191 Michigan Road, Argos, died at 6 a.m. today at her home.

She was born in Richland Center to Den and Alta GARVER McGRIFF. She was a lifetime resident of Argos and was formerly married to Leon LEFFERT. She retired in 1989 after 30 years with Hart, Schaffner & Marx in Rochester and was a hostess at the former Chi-Am Restaurant in Plymouth. She attended the Argos Congregational Church and was a former member of the Northern Indiana Herford Cattle Association and Amalgamated Clothing Workers.

Surviving are two sons, Lynn M. LEFFERT, Warsaw; Anthony G LEFFERT, Argos; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a sister, Lois McGEE, Argos. Preceding in deth was a sister, Irene WALTERS.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Rochester. Burial will be in the Richland Center Cemetery. Friends may call from 3-9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Marshall County 4-H Clubs.

Saturday, March 12, 1994

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Monday, March 14, 1994

Phyllis K. Enyart

April 24, 1914 - March 13, 1994

Phyllis Kathrine ENYART, 79, 3080 West 200 North, Rochester, died at 4:15 a.m. Sunday at Woodlawn Hospital where she had been a patient for nine days.

She was born in (Wagoner Station) Miami County to Edd and Nellie HORTON MATHIAS. She lived most of her life in Fulton County. On April 25, 1943 in the Green Oak community she married Wilbur ENYART who survives. She was a homemaker and member of the Grace United Methodist Church, Ladies Circle of the church and the Fulton County Chapter of the American Diabetes Association.

Surviving with her husband are a daughter, Mrs. Clifford (Nelda) MIKESELL, Rochester; and three grandchildren, Nelann, Sarah, and Luke MIKESELL, all of Rochester. Preceding in death were an infant daughter, Carol Jean and a son, David [ENYART], in 1984.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Grace United Methodist Church with the Revs. Jack HARTMAN and Jeff TAYLOR officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester and at the church one hour before services Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the Grace United Methodist Church.

Tuesday, March 15, 1994

Alonzo Haimbaugh

June 26, 1914 - March 14, 1994

Alonzo “Buddie” HAIMBAUGH, 79, Inverness, Fla., died Monday at his home. He had been ill for three years.

He was born in Newcastle Township to Mack and Agnes HAIMBAUGH. He graduated from Talma School. On June 20, 1936 he married Ida SCOTT, who survives. He was an engineer for City Fuel of St. Petersburg, Fla. and a member of the Inverness Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Addie FIELDS, Auburn Hills, Mich.; Nancy REHM, Crystal River, Fla.; Laura DILLER, Inverness, Fla.; six sons, Bud HAIMBAUGH Jr., Indian Rocks, Fla.; William M. HAIMBAUGH, Rochester; C. Ray HAIMBAUGH, Inverness, Fla.; John E. HAIMBAUGH, Havelock, N.C.; David S. HAIMBAUGH, Brooksville, Fla.; Harold E. HAIMBAUGH, Floral City, Fla.; several grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Mrs. Dellbert (Geraldine) HUNTER, Rochester; Mrs. Albert (Donna Jean) WALTON, Peoria, Ill.; and Mrs. Gerald (Maxine)YODER, South Bend.

Memorial services will be Saturday in Inverness, Fla.

Robert P. Morlan

Robert P. MORLAN, 62, Plymouth, formerly of Bourbon, died at 3:15 p.m. Monday at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in South Bend.

Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home in Argos.

Clarence Jordan

Clarence JORDAN, 80, 3663 West 200 South, Kewanna, died at 2:30 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in South Bend.

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

Wednesday, March 16, 1994

Robert P. Morlan

April 29, 1925 - March 14, 1994

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, for Robert P. MORLAN, 68, 10924 Lincolnway East, Plymouth.

The Rev. Richard GEORGE will officiate. Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos. Friends may call after 9 a.m. through the hour of services on Thursday.

Mr. Morlan, formerly of Bourbon, died at 3:15 p.m. Monday at St. Joseph Medical Center in South Bend. He was born in Bourbon to Russell and Beulah REDMAN MORLAN. He was a member of the Nazarene Church in Plymouth.

Surviving are three cousins, Darrell E. MORLAN, Fort Wayne; Devaun MORLAN, Bourbon; and Charles MORLAN, Granger.

Clarence Jordan

Dec. 22, 1913 - March 14, 1994

Services will be at 1 p.m Saturday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, on Indiana 25, Rochester, for Clarence JORDAN, 80, 3663 West 200 South, Kewanna.

Art THORNE Sr., will officiate. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call at the church after noon on Saturday. Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, is handling the arrangements.

Mr. Jordan died at 2:30 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Medical Center in South Bend where he had been a patient for three days. He was born in Bernard, Miss. to Isaac and Lucinda BELL JORDAN, one of 14 children. On March 23, 1946 in Tunica, Miss. he married Melrose BROWN who survives. In 1953 he moved to Kewanna. In 1984 he retired from the maintenance department of Hart, Schaffner & Marx in Rochester. He was also a self-employed brick mason. He was active in officiating Little League and Senior League softball games and had played on a semi-pro baseball team while in the Army during World War II.

Surviving with his wife, Melrose, are four daughters, Flourane and Joann [JORDAN], at home; Mrs. Lenon (Ann) HARRIS, Leiters Ford; Mrs. Herb (Rachael) CLARK, Monterey; four sons, Lynn JORDAN, Monterey; Glenn JORDAN, Goshen; Terry JORDAN, Elkhart; Marvin JORDAN, Rochester; eight grandchildren; a sister, Anna Mae AUSTIN, Detroit, Mich.; and two brothers, Clyde JORDAN Sr. and Cleophas JORDAN, both of Detroit, Mich.

Fred Walgamuth

Fred WALGAMUTH, 92, 1486 S. Indiana 19, Akrobn, died at 2 a.m. today at his home.

Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron

Thursday, March 17, 1994

Fred Walgamuth

March 11, 1902 - March 16, 1994

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Akron Church of the Brethren, for Fred WALGAMUTH, 92, 1486 S. Indiana 19, Akron.

The Rev. John D. MISHLER will officiate. Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home,Akron, and after 9 a.m. Saturday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Akron Church of the Brethren.

Mr. Walgamuth died at 2 a.m. Wednesday at his home. He was born in Sidney to Charles and Rosetta HAINES WALGAMUTH. He formerly operated the Doswell and Kover Vault Company in Toledo, Ohio before moving to the Akron Concrete Products in 1928. On Aug. 28, 1927 near Sidney he married M. Blanche TRIDLE who died Jan.l 25, 1983. He was a lifetime deacon in the Akron Church of the Brethren and a member of the Indiana Burial Vault Association, the National Burial Vault Association, American Shetland Pony Club, Akron Chamber of Commerce and a former Akron Town Board member.

Surviving are two sons, Dr. Arden D. WALGAMUTH, North Webster; Terry L. WALGAMUTH, Rochester; four granddaughters, Mrs. Dan (Terri) JOHNSON, Rochester; Mrs. David (Kristen) PRIOR, Petersburg, Va.; Mrs. Jeff (Tami) MURPHY, Akron; Mary WALGAMUTH, North Webster; two grandsons, Pat WALGAMUTH, Akron; Mark WALGAMUTH, Falls Church, Va.; nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were his wife, his parents, a sister and five brothers.

Goldie Menzie Pittenger

Goldie MENZIE PITTENGER, 92, formerly oif Argos and Warsaw, died at 3:47 a.m. today at Life Care Center of Rochester.

Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home in Argos.

Clarence Jordan

Services for Clarence JORDAN, 80, Kewanna, have been changed to 1 p.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester with Art THORNE Sr. officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Friday, March 18, 1994

Goldie Menzie Pittenger

April 2, 1901 - March 17, 1994

Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, for Goldie MENZIE PITTENGER, 92, Life Care Center of Rochester.

The Rev. Robin SMITH will officiate. Burial wil be in the Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. Friends may call after 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Life Care Center of Rochester.

Mrs. Pittenger, formerly of Argos and Warsaw, died at 3:47 a.m. Thursday at Life Care Center of Rochester where she had been a resident for three years. She was born in Logan County, Ohio to Homer and Lucinda E. LONG MASON. On April 9, 1921 in Warsaw she married Elmer A. MENZIE who died April 11, 1965. On June 3, 1966 in Columbia City she married Wayne PITTENGER who died April 1, 1982. She was a homemaker.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Walter (Ethel) COPLEN, Argos; Mrs. Thomas (Mary) THRASHER, Pierceton; two sons, Kenneth E. MENZIE Sr., Mentone; Russell A. MENZIE, Logansport; thirteen grandchildren; twenty-eight great-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two step-sons, Talbert PITTENGER, Columbia City; Joe M. PITTENGER Sr., Columbia City; several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mildred MEINERT, Warsaw. Preceding in death were a daughter, Leona Read PITTENGER, two sisters and two brothers.

James D. Campbell

April 15, 1940 - March 17, 1994

James D. CAMPBELL, 53, Twelve Mile, died at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Logansport Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Richland Center to Fred and Mavour SIMPSON CAMPBELL. He was a lifetime resident of Fulton and Cass counties. On Oct. 9, 1960 in Fulton he married Karen KENT who survives. He was a 1958 graduate of Richland Center High School. He farmed and served two terms on the Caston School Board of Trustees. He was a member of the Fulton Masonic Lodge and the Twelve Mile United Methodist Church.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Mrs. John (Kimberly) PATTISON, Milton; Mrs. Craig (Lucinda) DOUGLASS, Twelve Mile; Mrs. Chad (Melissa) HAXTON, Martinsville; three grandchildren, Arin and Luke PATTISON, Emily DOUGLASS;; four sistrs, Barbara ENDRESS, Wakarusa; Jane BUCKLES, Green Valley, Ariz.; Ruth PRIEBE, Clermont,Fla.; Mary Ann PETERSON,Albert Lea, Minn.; and two brothers, Tom CAMPBELL, South Bend; and Mike CAMPBELL, Culver. Preceding in death were two sisters and two brothers.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Fulton, with the Rev. James L. RANARD officiating. Burial wil be in the Fulton Cemetery. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Saturday and after 10 a.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Caston FFA or the Fulton Athletic League.

Paul P. Waltz

Aug. 8, 1918 - March 1, 1994

Paul Pershing WALTZ, San Diego, Calif., died March 1 at San Diego, Calif.

He was born in Tyner to L.J. “Jay” and Nellie HART WALTZ. On March 13, 1942 in Rochester she marrid Lillian MILLER who survives. He lived with his grandparents in Fulton and attended Fulton schools. During World War II, he served in the South Pacific with the Army. He was a carpenter and cabinet maker in Rochester and South Bend before moving to California.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Joy [WALTZ], and a son, Douglas [WALTZ], both of California; a sister, Mrs. George (Virginia) THOMPSON, Fort Wayne; a brother-in-law, Orville SEVERNS, Rochester; and cousins, Robert WALTZ Sr., and Eileen HALTERMAN, both of Rochester.

Services and interment have taken place in California.

Elza E. Emerson

Feb. 19, 1913 - March 17, 1994

Elza E. EMERSON, 81, 1210 Erie Ave., Logansport, died at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at his home.

He was born in Grass Creek to Ralph W. and Mae SNYDER EMERSON. He was a retired echanic for Jackson-Kitchel, Inc. and a former mechanic at Cunningham’s Garage in Grass Creek and Gunter’s Garage in Marshtown. He served with the Army during World War II and was a member of Eagles Lodge 323, American ZLegion Post 60, and VFW Post 3790.

Surviving are a daughter, Elvira M. ELLISON, Logansport; a granddaughter and grandson; a sister, Olive THOMAS, Kewanna; two nieces and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Preceding in death was a brother.

Services wil be at 10 a.m. Monday at McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport, with the Rev. William A. MALONEY officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Logansport. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Cass County Cancer Society.

Saturday, March 19, 1994

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Monday, March 21, 1994

Cloise Dowds

Dec. 11, 1912 - March 18, 1994

Former Akron resident Cloise “Jack” DOWDS, 81, died at 8 a.m. Friday at Country Court Nursing Home, Mount Vernon, Ohio.

He was born in Knox County, Ohio to Thompson and Maude WELLER DOWDS. Hazel CLINE DOWDS, his wife of 51 years, survives. He retired after 37 years with Continental Can Company in Mount Vernon. He was a member of the Mt. Zion Masonic Lodge No. 9, the Knox Chapter Order of Eastern Star, all in Mount Vernon, Ohio, the Baldwin Shrine Club and the Valley of Columbus Scottish Rite. During World WAr II he served in the Pacific Theater.

Surviving with his wife are two sons, Jack DOWDS, Naperville, Ill.; Steve DOWDS, Chicago; a sister, Ruby SWANK, Fort Wayne; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were a sister, Cecelia BRADDOCK, three half-sisters and three half-brothers.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Mount Vernon Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Mount Vernon, Ohio. Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. today at the Flowers-Snyder Funeral Home in Mount Vernon. Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron, is in charge of local arrangements.

Tuesday, March 22, 1994

William P. Smith

June 3, 1907 - March 22, 1994

William P. “Bill” SMITH, 86, Rochester Health Care Center, died at 3 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital.

He was born in Gilead to Albert and June SMITH. On Oct. 22, 1932 in Macy, he married Dorothy L. SHAW who died June 1, 1975. He was a former employee of the former Armour Creamery (Crystal Dairy). He retired from the former Boise Cascade Mobile Home Corp. in Bourbon.

Surviving are three daughters, Phyllis BARRETT; Mrs. Irvin (Patricia) JYLLAND; Mrs. Herman (Laura) WILLIAMS, all of Rochester; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Luroy (Elizabeth) BICK, Rochester.

Private services will be at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester is in charge of arrangements.

Wednesday, March 23, 1994

Carolyn S. Rhodes

Carolyn S. RHODES, 60, 888 W. 13th St., died at 6 a.m. today at her home.

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

Maurice Sayger

March 4, 1916 - March 22, 1994

Maurice SAYGER, 78, 1729 Bancroft Ave., died at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at Life Care Center of Rochester.

He was born in Athens to Herschel and Mary B. FEECE SAYGER and was a lifetime resident of Fulton County. On June 12, 1943 in Anniston, Ala. he married Irene MILLER who died Jan. 26, 1992. He retired from Sibley Corp., South Bend. He was a member of the Rochester Eagles Lodge and American Legion. During World War II he served with the U.S. Army in Africa and Italy.

Surviving are one daughter, Judith SAYGER, Rochester; one son, Dr. Thomas SAYGER, Madison, Wis.; four sisters, Mrs. Harry (Nancy) BAKER; Mrs. William (Maudie) COLEMAN; Mrs. Jack (Laura) LEWIS, all of Rochester, and Mrs. Willodean COLLINS, Warsaw, and three brothers, Harry, John “Jack” and Walter [SAYGER], all of Rochester. Preceding in death was a son, Richard L. [SAYGER], who died in 1969 and three brothers.

Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery with the Rev. Jack HARTMAN officiating. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Thursday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester. The Rochester American Legion and VFW Posts will conduct military graveside rites. Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Jessica Ashtin Mikesell

Dec. 1, 1993 - March 21, 1994

Jessica Ashtin MIKESELL, an infant, 212 South Chauncey St., Columbia City, died at 1:01 p.m. Monday at Whitley County Memorial Hospital.

She was born in Fort Wayne to Scott Alan and Tamara BOGARDUS MIKESELL.

Surviving with her parents are maternal grandparens, Richad and Pamela KOCH, Columbia City; William and Lynne BOGARDUS, Columbia City; maternal great-grandparnts, Christine TREADWELL, Coldwater, Mich.; Agnes K. BOGARDUS, Rockford, Ill.; Louis and Beatrice KOCH, Fort Wayne; Lester and Joan ASHE, Fort Wayne; paternal grandparents, Elizabeth MIKESELL, Warsaw; Jack and Jan MIKESELL, Charlotte, N.C. paternal great-randparents, Helen BROWN, Rochester, and Wayne and Virginia MIKESELL, Rochester. Preceding in death were grandparents, great-grandparents and great-great-grandparents.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at DeMoney-Grimes Counryside Park Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City, with the Rev. Eric E. STOOPS officiating. Burial will be in the South Park Annex Cemetery, Columbia City. Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the National Center for Prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, 330 N. Charles St., Baltimore, Md. 21201.

Helen M. Lowe

Feb. 2, 1908 - March 22, 1994

Helen M. LOWE, 86, formerly of Akron and Gilead, died at 4:02 p.m. Tuesday at Peabody Retirement Home, North Manchester.

She was born in Fulton County to William and Myrtle B. WALTERS DICKERHOFF. On Oct. 13, 1928 in Denver she married Rexall C. LOWE who died May 23, 1970. She was a homemaker and member of the Gilead United Methodist Church. She was a former member of the Order of Easter Star, Gilead, and Pythian Sisters, Akron.

Surviving are two sons, Roy LOWE, Dunkirk; and Donald LOWE, Twelve Mile; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Fred (Evelyn) RAY, Deedsville; and Lucille LOWE, Wabash. Preceding in death were two brothers, Victor and Glen DICKERHOFF.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. Burial wil be in the Gilead Cemetery, Gilead. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Thursday at the Funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Gilead United Methodist Church.

Thursday, March 24, 1994

Carolyn S. Rhodes

Sept. 1, 1933 - March 23, 1994

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, for Carolyn S. RHODES, 60, 888 W. 13th St..

The Revs. Sue BURTON and Junior BOSE will officiate. 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. Friday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Rhodes died at 6 a.m. Wednesday at her home following an illness. She was born in Gilead to Walter G. and Marie WALTERS CUMBERLAND. She was raised by Byron and Maria WALTERS SHORE and was a lifetime resident of Fulton County. On April 15, 1949 in South Bend she married Robert W. RHODES, who survives. She owned and operated Fashion Crossroads on Main St. for 30 years until July 1991. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Chuch, Fulton County Cancer Society, Food Pantry and Rochester Chamber of Commerce.

Surviving with her husband are two daughters, Mrs. Mark (Stphanie) NAFZIGER, Rochester; Mrs. Charles (Susan) WHITEHAIR, Albany; a son and daughter-in-law, Stephen and Deborah RHODES, Logansport; seven grandchildren, Scott MILLER and Courtney NAFZIGER, Rochester; Abigail, Whitney, and Morgan WHITEHAIR, Albany; Natalie and David RHODES, Logansport; and grandmother, Reba SHORE, Rochester. Preceding in death were her parents, a granddaughter, Skylar WHITEHAIR in 1989 and a brother, David SHORE in 1971.

Matthew Zartman

Nov. 3, 1917 - Feb. 24, 1994

Matthew “Pete” ZARTMAN, 76, Durand, Mich., died Thursday, Feb. 24, at Memorial Healthcare Center, Owosso, Mich.

He was born in Rochester, one of twins born to Cora and Anna FRIEND ZARTMAN. He lived most of his life in the Durand, Mich., area. In March 1980 he retired from Marsh Products where he was a concrete truck driver. He was a World War II veteran and member of the Corunna VFW Post 4005, the Owosso Eagles Lodge and the Shiawassee Dog and Gun Club.

Surviving are his companion, Agnes VIENER, Durand, Mich.; a daughter, Mrs. James (Christine) KEYES, Durand, Mich.; a son, Ronald ZARTMAN, Owosso, Mich.; three grandchildren, Amy ZARTMAN, East Lansing, Mich.; John and Mary KEYES, Durand, Mich. a cousin, Esther McFARLAND, Plymouth; and several nieces and nephews.

Services were March 1 at the Love Funeral Home, Bancroft, Mich. Burial was in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Owosso, Mich Memorials may be made to the family.

Vickie A. Shonk

May 9, 1946 - March 23, 1994

Vicki Ann SHONK, 47, Montgomery, Ala., died Wednesday at her home.

She was born in Indiana to Floyd and Betty HENSON. She married N. David SHONK, who survives.

Surviving with her husband are her parents, Floyd and Betty HENSON, Rochester; two sons, David M. SHONK; Derrick S. SHONK, both of Montgomery, Ala.; three grandchildren, Lacy SHONK, Derrick SHONK, Jr., Catherine SHONK; two brothers, Steve HENSON, Columbus, Ohio; Dave HENSON, Macy; and two brothers-in-law, Paul SHONK, Montgomery, Ala. and Roscoe SHONK, Fort Walton Beach, Fla.

Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Leak-Memory Chapel, Montgomery, Ala. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Friday, March 25, 1994

Myrtle C. Tillman

April 6, 1903 - March 24, 1994

Myrtle C. TILLMAN, 90, Plymouth, died at 5:;35 a.m. Thursday at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth.

She was born in Plymouth to Leo and Julia MARTIN DIETLE. She was a lifetime resident of Plymouth. On July 23, 1920 in Niles, Mich. she married Glenn E TILLMAN, who died March 20, 1975. She was a member of the First United Methodist Women’s Society, and a 50-year member of the Helpful Hour Club.

Surviving are a daugher, Phyllis STANER, Plymouth; two granddaughers, Kay TOLL, LaPorte; Diana LIPPLY, Rochesrter; five great-grandchildren; and a sister, Gladys (NEWBURG) FERNBAUGH, Argos.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Johnson Funeral Home, Plymouth. Burial will be in the New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church Women’s Society or Christian Service.

Darrell F. Reinholt

Oct. 11, 1926 - March 24, 1994

Darrell F. REINHOLT, 67, 910 South 1175 West, Kewanna, died at 7:40 p.m. Thursday at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born in Monterey to Roy E and Lottie M. HOOVER REINHOLT. He was a retired farmer and had worked as a truck driver for Mayflower Moving Company and as a section hand on the C&O Railroad. He was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church, Kewanna. During World War II he served with the U.S. Navy.

Surviving are five sisters, Virginia REINHOLT, Kewanna; Wilma LYTLE, Logansport; Maxine RAMSEY, Logansport; Ruthann HOLCOMB, Griffith; Judy GRUCHALA, Freeburg, Ill.; and a brother, Gene REINHOLT, Kewanna. Preceding in death were two sisters and two brothers.

Private services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, with the Rev. Frank KILCLINE officiating. Burial will be in the St. Ann Cemetery, Monterey. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to the Kidney Foundation.

Saturday, March 26, 1994

Opal P. Andre

Dec. 24, 1898 - March 25, 1994

Opal P. ANDRE, 95, 419 E. Water St., Hartford City, died at 3:55 a.m. Friday at the Hartford City Community Care Center where she lived since Nov. 4, 1993.

She was born in Blackford County to Fay and Rosa Jeanette SHROYER PETERSON. She was a 1917 graduate of Hartford City High School and a 1919 graduate of Tri-State University. She had attended Bowling Green University in Kentucky. On Aug. 16, 1921 in Kokomo she married Carlos C. ANDRE, who died in 1934. She taught business at Hartford City High School and later worked for the Fort Wayne Currugated Paper Company (now St. Joe Paper Company). After her retirement in 1965 she worked at the Hartford City License Branch and for several courthouse offices. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, the Alter-Rosary Society, past president of Business and Professional Women’s Club, and a 50-year member of the Blackford County Democrat Women.

Surviving are four daughters, Yvonne FARLING, Hartford City; Mrs. Warren (Mary Jane) HELLER, Bend, Ore.; Mrs. Shirley (Gloria) BROWN Jr., Rochester; Theresa TEGARDEN, Marion; a son and daughter-in-law, Jean and Roberta ANDRE, Naperville, Ill.; twenty-two grandchidren and thirty-seve great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were a son, Carlos ANDRE Jr.; two sisters, Grace WILLIAM and Mary Jane PETERSON; and two brothers, Melvin and Clayton PETERSON.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 209 S Spring St., Hartford City, with the Rev. Robert E. MORAN officiating. Burial will be in the Hartford City Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Sunday and after 8 a.m. Monday at Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City. Memorials may be made in the form of masses or to the St. John School Trust Fund in care of Waters Funeral Home.

Mary C. Shriver

Mary C. SHRIVER, 2321 S. Old U.S. 31, Rochester, died today at her home.

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

Freida M. Mangus

Oct. 14, 1917 - March 25, 1994

Freida M. MANGUS, 76, 321 Southwest East St., Richmond, died at 3 a.m. Friday at Reid Memorial Hospital, Richmond.

She was born in Plymouth to Anthony and Dorothy GOOD CULP. She was married to Harold I. Van OSDAL, who died in 1942, and to Omer C. MANGUS who died in 1959. She was a member of the Richmond Church of the Brethren. She retired as secretary for the First Friends Church of Richmond in 1989 after 14 years of service.

Surviving are a son, Donovan H. Van OSDAL, Portsmouth, N.H.; two step-daughters, Mary KINGERMAN, Lakeville; Claire KEINER, Tenafly, N.J.; a step-son, Quinten MANGUS, Lapaz; a brother, Vearl CULP, Argos; a niece and three nephews.

Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday at Fair Cemetery, Oak Road, North Liberty, with the Rev. James CARTER officiating. Friends may call from 3-5 p.m. Sunday at the Doan and Mills Funeral Home, Richmond and from 1-2 p.m. Monday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos. Memorials may be made to the Richmond Church of the Brethren, the American Heart Association, or a charity of one’s choice.

Monday, March 28, 1994

Mary C. Shriver

Dec. 1, 1919 - March 26, 1994

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, for Mary C. SHRIVER, 74, 2321 S. Old U.S. 31, Rochester.

The Rev. Junior BOSE will officiate 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 at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Mrs. Shriver died Saturday morning at her home. She was born in Rochester to Al and Jenny LEMON THARP and was a lifetime resident of Rochester. On Feb. 27, 1937 in Rochester she married Donald “Donnie” SHRIVER, who survives. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Mt. Zion Club.

Surviving with her husband are three sons, Larry G. SHRIVER, Ronald E. SHRIVER, Stephen R. SHRIVER, all of Rochester; eight grandchildren, Christina M. FORD, Anderson; Jeffery S., Daniel G., Donald R., Troy J., Elizabeth A., Teresa A. and David A. SHRIVER, all of Rochester; and a great-granddaughter, Stephanie P. SHRIVER, Rochester.

Al Nixon

Al NIXON, 79, 311 Lynn Ave., Plymouth, formerly of Rochester, died at 10:45 p.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth.

Arrangements are pending at Van Gilder Funeral Home, Plymouth.

Philip R. Anderson

Oct. 4, 1916 - March 26, 1994

Philip R. ANDERSON, 77, 8260 W. Indiana 14, Kewanna, died at 1:20 p.m. Saturday at his home following a three-month illness.

He was born in Pulaski County to Oren J. and Mary H. KREAMER ANDERSON. He was a 1934 graduate of Kewanna High School. On Aug. 8, 1937 in North Liberty he married Helen J. SMITH, who survives. He was a retired farmer who enjoyed fishing and mushroom hunting. He was also a Chicago Cubs fan and had been a softball pitcher in his youth.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mary Ruth INGRAM, Rochester; two sons, Lawrence L. ANDERSON, Rochester; John P. ANDERSON, Kewanna; three granddaughters, Lori L. INGRAM KAMP, Kewanna; Lynda L. INGRAM GUARD, New Paris; Carla R. ANDERSON ROBERTS, Rochester; six step-grandchildren; a sister, Lera M. McKINNEY, Kewanna; one brother, Arthur J. ANDERSON, Kewanna; and severa nieces and nephews.

Anna M. McKenzie Borton

Jan. 27, 1924 - March 26, 1994

Anna Marie McKENZIE BORTON, 70, Logansport, died at 5:30 a.m. at her daughter’s home, Cedar City, Utah.

She was born in Fulton to William Clifford and Cora Isabelle SURFACE McCROSKY. In 196 in Nineveh she married Jess Paige HORTON, who survives. She was a semi-retired nurse, beautician and licensed nursing home administrator. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Logansport, and the church’s Relief Society.

Surviving with her husband are a daughter, Diana L. BARR, Cedar City, Utah; a son, Edward McKENZIE, Logansport; a step-daughter, Gloria SHERFICK, Indianapolis; three step-sons, James BORTON, New York, N.Y.; Stephen BORTON, Roseville, Mich.; Richard BORTON, Waldron; eleven grandchildren; a great-grandchild; eight step-grandchildren; a brother, Dean McCROSKY, Rochester; and several aunts and cousins. Preceding in death was a grandson.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Logansport, with Biship Charles PUGH officiating. Burial will be in the Salem Cemetery, Fulton. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport and after 12:30 p.m. Thursday at the church.

Tuesday, March 29, 1994

Raymond E. Kreischer

Raymond E. KREISCHER, 79, 530 Forest Place, Culver, formerly of Delong, died at 11:44 p.m. Monday at St. Joseph Hospital of Marshall County in Plymouth.

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

Jeannette F. Bryant

Nov. 4, 1931 - March 29, 1994

Jeannette F. BRYANT, 62, 4556 W. McCarty Lane, died at 1 a.m. today at her home.

She was born in Buchanan, Mich. to Robert and Vivian SNYDER FISHER. She was a former resident of Buchanan, Mich. and LaPorte. On Feb. 6, 1953 in Buchanan, Mich. she married William A. BRYANT who survives. She was a homemaker, a nurse, and former employee of the LaPorte County Police Department. She was a member of the Community Christian Church in New Carlisle and Order of Eastern Star in LaPorte.

Surviving with her husband are two daughters, Mrs. Rick (Margo) LAYMAN, Plymouth; Mrs. Michael (Tami) WEEDEN, Leiters Ford; a son, Donald R. BRYANT, New Carlisle; a step-son, Larry D. BRYANT, Houston, Texas; four grandchildren; and several foster-children. Preceding in death were a sister and a brother.

Services will be announced at a later date. There will be no visitation. Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Diabetic Foundation or the American Heart Association.

Wednesday, March 30, 1994

Raymond E. Kreischer

Feb. 5, 1915 - March 28, 1994

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Bonine Funeral Home, Culver, for Raymond E. KREISCHER, 79, 530 Forest Place, Culver.

The Rev. Denise HAMILTON will officiate. Burial will be in the Leiters Ford I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Thursday and after 9 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Mr Kreischer died at 11:44 p.m. Monday at St. Joseph Hospital, Plymouth. He was born in Wooster, Ohio to Charles and Clara SHAFFER KREISCHER. On Nov. 18, 1936 in Rocheser he married Vera E. JONES, who survives. He was a retired general foreman from U.S. Steel Corporation in Gary and a member of he VFW Post 6919 Father’s Auxiliary.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mrs. John (June) SAGE, Culver; a son,, Raymond C. KREISCHER, Culver; six grandchidren; seven great-grandchildren; four sisters, Edna BOTTORFF, Plymouth; Pearl ETCHESON, Argos; Clara FLOYD, Gary; Eleanor HUTCHINS, Portage; and a brother, Edmond KREISCHER, Grovertown.

Lulu Pearl Wise

March 5, 1900 - March 29, 1994

Lulu Pearl WISE, 94, 10 Holiday Dr., Peru, died at 1:57 p.m. Tuesday at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru.

She was born in Adams County to the Rev. W. Frank and Lena MEYERS JOHNSON. On Nov. 23, 1921 she married Fank Edward WISE who died Jan. 19, 1970. She was a homemaker and member of the First Baptist Church.

Surviving are a daugher, Lula Mae KING, Peru; seven grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and a brother, Arley JOHNSON, Fort Wayne. Preceding in death were a daughter, three sons, two grandchildren, three sisters and four brothers.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, Peru, with the Rev. Ron KERR officiating. Burial will be in the Gilead Cemetery, Gilead. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

William A. Nixon

Sept. 7, 1914 - March 26, 1994

William Alfred “Al” NIXON, 79, 311 Lynn Ave., Plymouth, formerly of Rochester, died at 10:45 p.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth. He was born in Fulton County to Isaac and Francis WILSON NIXON. On April 24, 1939 in South end he married Annabelle V. MILLER, who survives. He had worked at Rochester Lumber Company and Fansler Lumber Company in Rochester. From Jan. 1, 1964 to Dec. 31, 1967 he was the Chief of Police in Plymouth. He also worked at the Indiana Department of Highways as a supervisor. During World War II he served with he U.S. Navy. He was a member of the Rochester I.O.O.F. Lodge.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Karla Ann MITCHELL, Muncie; a son, Bill NIXON, Plymouth; eleven grandchildren; and two sisters, Mary Helen AULT, Rochester; and Mabel DAULTON, Rochester. Preceding in death was a brother, Jim NIXON.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Van Gilder Funeral Home, Plymouth. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Marshall County Heart Fund or Cancer Fund.

Thursday, March 31, 1994

Gaylord H. Zumbaugh

March 22, 1910 - March 29, 1994

Gaylord Howard ZUMBAUGH, 84, 6587 20th B. Road, Argos, died at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday at Woodlawn Hospital.

He was born in Argos to Raymond and Cora COX ZUMBAUGH and was a lifetime resident of the Argos commnity. On March 5, 1936 in Inwood he married Esther Pauline BARKER who survives. He farmed and worked for 25 years at Uniroyal Corporation in Mishawaka. He was a member of the Bourbon I.O.O.F. Lodge.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mrs. Jerry (Joan) McGRIFF, Overland Park, Kan.; a son, Paul Reece [ZUMBAUGH], Rochester; twelve grandchildren; and eightee great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were a daughter and a brother.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with the Rev. Rod RUBERG officiating. Burial will be in he Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday and after 9 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Friday, April 1, 1994

Hugh B. Holman, Jr.

Jan. 22, 1916 - Jan. 29, 1994

Word has been received of the death of Hugh B HOLMAN Jr., 78, 7310 Bradbury Ave., Fort Wayne, who died Saturday, Jan. 29, in Fort Wayne.

He was born in Rochester to Hugh and Evangeline HOLMAN. He attended Rochester High School before serving in World War II.

Surviving are his wife Gilberta HOLMAN and a son, Bill HOLMAN, both of Fort Wayne. Preceding in death was a sister, Louise [HOLMAN].

June Dennerline

June 25, 1894 - March 26, 1994

June Washburne WILLOUGHBY DENNERLINE, 99, Spring Hill Fla., died Saturday in Spring Hill, Fla.

She was born in Ash Grove Township (near Milford, Ill.) to Thomas Jesse Ney and Charlotte Ellen WASHBURNE WILLOUGHBY. She graduated from Indiana University in 1921 with a degree in history and did postgraduate work at Columbia University. She taught school and then did educational research at the University of Michigan. She was married to George Powell DENNERLINE who died in 1989. They lived in New York, Detroit, Chicago, Indianapolis and Aurora before spending time in Turkey and Germany. After retirement they spent winters in Sarasota, Fla. and summers in Kewanna. They moved to Spring Hill, Fla. in 1982.

Surviving are a daughter, Charlotte CALLAHAN, North Hutchinson Island, Fla.; a granddaugher, Anne KRACKE, Concord, Calif.; a grandson, James B. CALLAHAN, Orlando,Fla.; and great-grandchildren, Katherine and Steven KRACKE.

A graveside memorial service will be conducted in late June in Aurora to commemorate her 100th birthday. Memorials may be made to the Hernando County Hospice, 12130 Cortez, Dr., Brooksville, Fla. 34613 or the American Association of University Women Educational Foundation, P.O. Box 98045, Washington, D.C. 20077-7023.

Saturday, April 2, 1994

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Monday, April 4, 1994

Russell R. Leslie

July 8, 1922 - April 2, 1994

Russell Ralph “Fritz” LESLIE, 71, Nyona Lake and Niceville, Fla., died at 3:15 a.m. Saturday at his Florida home.

He was born in South Bend to John David and Grace Belle PHAY LESLIE. On Sept. 13, 1947 at St. Bavo’s Church, Mishawaka, he married Martha Marie VanDerHEYDEN who survives. During World War II, he served with the U.S. Army as a crew chief and flight engineer gunner in a B-52 bomber. He flew 30 missions over Germany with the Eighth Air Force. In 1980, he retired as a Master Sgt. in the U.S. Air Force Reserves. He was a member of the Denver Baptist Church.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Julia Marie SONAFRANK, Denver; Dolores Jean “Dee” GREER, Denver; Jo Ann CARROTHERS, Peru; three sons, Thomas John LESLIE, Niceville, Fla.; Arthur David LESLIE, Logansport; Bruce Edward LESLIE, Glendale, Ariz.; eleven grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild; two sisters, Donelda SWARM, Mishawaka; Jean LUDWIG, Osceola; and five brothers, Howard LESLIE, Joseph LESLIE, Robert LESLIE, all of Mishawaka; Richard LESLIE, South Bend; and Norman LESLIE, Bradenton, Fa. Preceding in death was a brother, David LESLIE.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev. Stephen BATE officiating. Burial will be in the Westlawn Cemetery, Denver, with military graveside rites. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may e made to the Denver Baptist Church.

Vickie Kaye DeTurk

Oct. 11, 1955 - April 2, 1994

Vickie Kaye DeTURK, 38, 1657 N. Wabash St., Wabash, died at 10:35 p.m. Saturday at Wabash County Hospital.

She was born in Wabash to Ralph and Marjorie WALLS DeTURK. She worked at the Association for Retarded Citizens (ARC) of Wabash. She was a member of the Rochester Church of Christ, American Legion Auxiliary, VFW Auxiliary and Women of the Moose.

Surviving are her parents and two brothers, Steve DeTURK and Terry DeTURK, both of Wabash.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, with Art ADAMS officiating. Burial will be in the Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Memorials may be made to ARC of Wabash.

Laura V. Ganger

Feb. 19, 1911 - April 1, 1994

Laura V. GANGER, 83, Warsaw, died at 9:35 a.m. Friday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw.

She was born in Topeka to Frank and Gladys STROMBECK GANGER. She was a member of the Wolcottville Baptist Church, Wolcottville and a homemaker.

Surviving are a sister, Kathryn MIDDLETON, Albion; five nieces and four nephews.

Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Wolcottville Cemetery with the Rev. Tom WILEY officiating. There will be no visitation. Hartzler Funeral Home, Rochester, is handling the arrangements.

Eloise I. Long

July 4, 1898 - April 2, 1994

Eloise I. LONG, 95, Social Circle, Ga., formerly of Fulton and Kosciusko counties, died at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Walton Medical Center, Monroe, Ga.

She was born in Nappanee to Clark and Centennia HAWLEY IRWIN. On April 10, 1918 in Fulton County she married J. Truman LONG who died March 5, 1982. She was a homemaker and member of the Fulton Baptist Church, Fulton County Home Economics Club, and Order of Eastern Star.

Surviving are a daughter, Marjorie LILJA, Arlington Heights, Ill.; two sons, Justin LONG, Monroe, Ga.; and Dr. Malcolm LONG, Westfield; fifteen grandchildren; thirty great-grandchildren; and four sisters, Gladys ALVIS, Bellevue,Wash.; Ruth ROBINSON, Platteville, Wis. Mrs. Millard (Fonda) SECAUR, Cornell, Wis.; and Mrs. Raymond (Nita) HETCHLER, New Auburn, Wis. Preceding in death was a son.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Rod RUBERG officiating. Burial will be in the Reichter Cemetery, northeast of Rochester. Friends may call after 11:30 a.m. Tuesday until services.

Charles A.H. Van Trees

March 26, 1909 - April 2, 1994

Charles A.H. Van TREES, 85, Rochester, died at 10 a.m. Saturday at Rochester Health Care Center.

He was born in Mercer County, Ohio to Daniel and Julia GOLDY Van TREES. On March 23, 1951 in Bluffton, he married Edna Mae COMPTON who died March 4, 1987. In 1960, he came to Rochester from Bluffton. He worked as an auto mechanic and did small engine repair. He owned and operated a lawn mower repair service in Rochester. He was a member of the United Methodist Church, Colburn; Elks Lodge and Moose Lodge, both of Rochester.

Surviving are two sisters, Caroline FOWLER, Lafayette; Ramonda WELLS, St. Petersburg, Fla. two nieces, Betty L. YOUNG, Lafayette; Carol HUSTON, Fort Wayne; and a nephew, Gordon SMITH, Lafayette.

Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Jack HARTMAN officiating. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Warren. Friends may call from 10 a.m. Tuesday until services.

Tuesday, April 5, 1994

Martha Thompson

May 16, 1925 - March 17, 1994

Word has been received of the death of Martha MILLER THOMPSON, 68, Sarasota, Fla., who died March 17.

She was born in Fulton County to Ernest M. and Susie P. MILLER. In 1950, she married Grady THOMPSON who died in 1971. She was a resident of Sarasota, Fla. for 34 years. She retired in 1989 as a revenue agent for the Florida Department of Revenue.

Surviving are two daughters, Sue WOODWARD and Alina KAH, both of Sarasota, Fla.; two sons, Lewis and Randy THOMPSON, also of Sarasota; eleven grandchildren; three sisters, Joanne VenDerWEELE and Mildred BEMENDERFER, both of Plymouth; Norma DONOVAN, Mesa, Ariz.; and two brothers, Ernest MILLER, Rochester; and Ralph MILLER, Texarkana, Texas. Preceding in death were a sister, Carole PAULICK, and a brother, Richard MILLER.

Memorial services were Marc 22 at Hawkins Fneral Home in Sarasota, Fla.

Wednesday, April 6, 1994

Aaron Richardson

Aaron RICHARDSON, 64, Burket, died at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

Arrangements are pending at King Memorial Home in Mentone.

Elmer E. Blankenship

June 11, 1926 - April 4, 1994

Elmer E. “Gene” BLANKENSHIP, 67, Lima, Ohio, formerly of Fulton County, died at 7:50 p.m. Monday at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, Ohio.

He was born in Iaeger, W.Va. to Conley and Carrie L. WELLS BLANKENSHIP. On Sept. 6, 1968 he married Jane A. SAEGERS who survives. He worked as a laborer for Waste Management Company, Lima, Ohio. He served in the U.S. Army in the Korean War and World War II. He was a member of the American Legion Post 96 and honorary member of Allen County VanGuard Security.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Kathy KUGLER, Peculiar, Mo.; seven sons, Elmer E. BLANKENSHIP Jr., Prestonsburg, Ky.; John BLANKENSHIP and Raymond BLANKENSHIP, both of Reno, Nev.; Ronald KLETT, at home; Joseph KLETT, Robert KLETT, Michael KLETT, all of Lima, Ohio; fourteen grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Gleason (Lorain) KEATON, Iaeger, W.Va.; and a brother, Billy Ray BLANKENSHIP, Iaeger, W.Va. Preceding in death were two sisters, Elizabeth HOPKINS and Beatrice BLANKENSHIP; and a brother, Conley BLANKENSHIP Jr.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Wayne Street Chapel of Chiles and Sons-Laman Inc., Lima, Ohio, with the Rev. Terry BROCK officiating. Burial will be in the Salem Cemetery, Westminster, Ohio. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday and from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the chapel. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association.

Ocie G. Perry

May 9, 1893 - March 1, 1994

Word has been received of the death of Ocie G. PERRY, 100, Traverse City, who died March 1 at Bortz Health Care.

She was born in Silver Lake to John and Melinda SUMME WESLEY. In June 1914, she married Rev. Estel PERRY who died in 1970. She was the national president of the Women of the Church of God for many years.

Surviving are two daughters, Lois FOSS PEZZELL, Traverse City; Mrs. Paul (Mary) BLOK, Holland, Mich.; a son Errol PERRY, Traverse Cty; a granddaughter, Mrs. Harold (Paula) HOWES, Davenport, Iowa; two grandsons, Errol (Beverly) FOSS, Royal Oak; James BLOK, with the U.S. Army; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Annabelle ANGLIN, Indiana; three brothers, Dowe (Eunice) SWICK; Jay (Wanda) SWICK; and Ralph SWICK, all of Indiana; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements were made by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, Traverse City. Memorials may be made to the Traverse City Church of God or a charity of choice.

Thursday, April 7, 1994

Aaron Richardson

March 16, 1930 - April 5, 1994

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, for Aaron RICHARDSON, 64, Burket.

The Rev. Chad BURKHART will officiate. Burial will be in the Mentone Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Mr. Richardson died at 11:14 a.m. Tuesday at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born in Prestonsburg, Ky. to Johnny and Ellen SHEPHERD RICHARDSON. On Dec. 6, 1965 he married Joann STEPHENS, who survives. He served with the U.S. Army in the Korean War. He retired from Dalton Foundry in Warsaw and was a member of the Packerton Free Will Baptist Church.

Surviving with his wife are his mother, Ellen RICHARDSON, Silver Lake; a daughter, Mrs. George (Joyce) WHITE, Mesa, Ariz.; two sons, Darrell RICHARDSON, Roann, and Dallas RICHARDSON, Mentone eight grandchildren; and three brothers, Bill RICHARDSON, Warsaw; Curt RICHARDSON, Argos; and Riley RICHARDSON, Mentone.

Blanche E. Siple

Jan. 27, 1884 - Nov. 16, 1993

Blanche E. SIPLE, 99, Glendale, Ariz., formerly of Akron, died in Gendale, Ariz.

She was born in Argos to Enoch and Anna ANDREWS ZINK. On April 23, 1914, in Argos, she married Ross C. SIPLE who died Feb. 5, 1970. She was a graduate of Argos Hgh School and Attended Valparaiso University. She lived in Arizona since 1955.

Surviving are a son, Rev. Clair SIPLE, Bemidji, Minn.; two grandchildren, Lawrence SIPLE, Portland, Ore., and Anita Kim SWEET, Glendale, Ariz.; two great-grandchildren; and a brother, Glen ZINK, Wabash.

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

Friday, April 8, 1994

Ica E. Kistler

April 6, 1901 - April 7, 1994

Ica E. KISTLER, 93, Royal Center, died at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Logansport Memorial Hospital. She was born in Rensselaer to Frank and Alice THAYER CARLSON. In 1919 she married Stacy E. KISTLER who died Feb. 6, 1945. She was an avid gardener. She attended Caley United Methodist Church.

Surviving are two daughters, Mary McCLOUD, Gainesville, Fla.; Imogene GOODRICH, Royal Center; a son, Ernest D. KISTLER, West Lafayette; six grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and four brothers, Charles CARLSON, Winamac; Louis CARLSON, Royal Center; Theodore CARLSON, Kewanna; and George CARLSON, Logansport. Preceding in death were four sisters, two half-sisters, and four brothers.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Royal Center, with the Rev. Ed FRITZ officiating. Burial will be in the Thompson Cemetery, Royal Center. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Saturday and after 10 a.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Logansport Memorial Hospital Hospice.

Laura M. Eggert

Oct. 4, 1904 - April 6, 1994

Laura M. EGGERT, 89, formerly of Mill Creek, died at 2:10 p.m. Wednesday at Miller’s Merry Manor, New Carlisle.

She was born in LaPorte to Louis and Ida SCHIRR HACKER. On Oct. 21, 1925, in LaPorte, she married Lewis J. EGGERT Sr. who died Nov. 20, 1970. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in LaPorte.

Surviving are three daughters, Betty ROUTT, Macy; Katherine SMALL and Louise MROZINSKI, both of LaPorte; three sons, Wilbur EGGERT and Norman EGGERT, both of LaPorte, and Lewis EGGERT Jr., Rolling Prairie; eighteen grandchildren; twenty-three great-grandchildren; and a sister, Florence JOHNSON, LaPorte. Preceding in death were a sister and five brothers.

Services wil be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Haverstock Chapel, LaPorte, with the Rev. Ronald DEVENPORT officiating. Burial will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery at Mill Creek. Friends may call from 2:30-4:30 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. today and after noon Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Saturday, April 9, 1994

[no obits]

Monday, April 11, 1994

Gail H. Cotterman

April 3, 1920 - April 8, 1994

Gail H. “Dutch” COTTERMAN, 74, 4307 East 550 North, Rochester, died at 10:21 p.m. Friday at Woodlawn Hospital.

He was born in Corry, Pa., to Charles and Goldie COTTERMAN. On March 31, 1951 in Indianapolis he marrid Norma R. TONEY, who survives. He was a tool and die maker for 34 years at General Motors Chevy Division, Indianapolis and a member of United Auto Workers. During World War II he served with the U.S. Air Force in North Africa and Italy. He had lived in the Rochester community since 1980.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Gail) PADULA, Indianapolis; Mrs. Mark (Gaye) MOELLER, Indianapolis; two sons, Jay H. COTTERMAN, Bensenville, Ill. Jeffrey P. COTTERMAN, Indianapolis; nine grandchildren; three sisters, Marie DRAKE, Erie, Pa.; Mrs. George (Barbara) McGRAW, Florida; Mrs. Lloyd (Jane) REDFIELD, Titusville, Fla. and two brothers, William COTTERMAN, Pensacola, Fa.; and Charles RICHARDSON, Erie, Pa. Preceding in death were a sister and a brother.

No services or visitation is planned at this time. Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the Fulton County Library in care of his family, 4307 East 550 North, Rochester.

Charles H. Berdine

May 10, 1900 - April 8, 1994

Charles H. BERDINE, 93, 7 Park Court, Hebron, died at 4:45 p.m. Friday.

He was born in Hebron to Roy and Rachael DONAHUE BERDINE. On April 28, 1923 in Crown Point he married Ida N. FRASHOUR, who survives. He was a graduate of Hebron High School. He owned and operated the Conoco Service Station at Berdine’s Corner from 1925-1968. He also was a bus driver for Boone Township from 1934-1969. He sponsored and bowled on a league for many years.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Shirley POGUE, Hebron; a son, Cedric (Barbara Jean) BERDINE, Rochester; six grandchildren, Charles R. POGUE, Michael K. (Lonnie) POGUE, and David S. (Brenda) POGUE, all of Hebron; Aline E. BERDINE, Griffith; John C. (Beverly) BERDINE, Axton, Va.; Scott A. BERDINE, Fort Campbell, Ky.; seven great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mabel OSBY, Hebron.

Memorial services will be today at 4 p.m. at Steinke Funeral Home, Hebron, with the Rev. Terry C. RHINE officiating. Private burial will be in the Hebron Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Elizabeth Griffin

Dec. 8, 1912 - April 9, 1994

Elizabeth KISTLER GRIFFIN, 81, Highlands, N.C., died Saturday in Sylvia, N.C.

She was born in Cass County to Milton and Jane COLEMAN KISTER. She was a homemaker and longtime resident of Highlands, N.C. A poet, artist, and writer, she was a founding member of the Highlands Forum Civic Club.

Surviving are a son, David POENIX, Bloomington, Ill.; and three grandchildren.

Memorial services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Church of Incarnation, Highlands, with the Rev. Charles BRYAN officiating. Bryant Funeral Home, Franklin, N.C. is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Highlands Forum, Attention: Bert Westbrook, P.O. Box 1076, Highlands, N.C. 28741.

[NOTE: Elizabeth KISTLER m. Dale POENIX, who died in auto accident February 22, 1953. He was the son of Mr. & Mrs. Russell POENIX, and served as Prosecuting Attorney in Fulton County, and was a Republican candidate for Judge of the Fulton Circuit Court.]

Tuesday, April 12, 1994

Madelyn DeGraw

Nov. 20,1918 - April 9, 1994

Madelyn HERBSTER DeGRAW, 75, formerly of Rochester, died Saturday at University Hospital, Ann Arbor, Mich.

She was born in Rochester to Albert and Anna HERBSTER. She was a graduate of Rochester High School and attended DePauw University. On Feb. 16, 1942 in Rochester, she marrid Charles DeGRAW Jr., who preceded in death.

Surviving are a daughter, Lynne [DeGRAW], DUMONT, N.J.; two sons, Charles [DeGRAW], Milwaukee, Wis.; Henry [DeGRAW], Belleville, Mich.; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Preceding in death was a brother, Luther [HERBSTER].

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service was Monday in Bloomfield Hills, Mich.

Betty E Wallace

Oct. 7, 1924 - April 11, 1994

Betty Elaine WALLACE, 69, 221 N. Michigan St., Argos, died at 5:19 p.m. Monday at her home. She had been in failing health for two years.

She was born in Plymouth to Edward and Ruby CARLISLE MARSH. She was a secretary at J.C. Penney Company in Plymouth and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Eagles and Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW, both in Plymouth. She also was a member of the Women’s Auxiliary of the American Legion in Argos.

Surviving are her mother, Ruby MARSH; three daughters, Mrs. Michael (Tammie) SHERK, Bremen; Mrs. John (Marsha) KARCH, South Bend; Mrs. Jerry (Sharon) SHAFFER, Kansas City, Mo.; four sons, Robert and Richard WALLACE, both of Argos; and Lowell and Larry WALLACE, both of Plymouth; nine grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Gary (Wilma Jean) SHEPHERD, Plymouth; Mrs. Ronald (Thelma) MULLINS, Clarkston, Ga.; and two brothers, Charles MARSH, Bristol; and Harold MARSH, Plymouth. Preceding in death was a brother, Ronald MARSH.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with the Rev. Richard DEAN officiating., Burial wil be in the Etna Green Cemetery, Etna Green. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and after 9 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Marshall County Hospice.

Harold L. Claxton

June 28, 1937 - April 11, 1994

Harold L. CLAXTON, 56, 9301 S. Amanda Dr., Claypool, died at 4:15 p.m. Monday at his home.

He was born in Noble Couny to Rev. Alva and Mary EVANS CLAXTON. He was married to Pauline COX who survives. He worked at Dalton Foundries, Inc. in Warsaw for 21 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran and member of United Steel Workers, Rochester VFW, Pierceton American Legion, and the Warsaw Eagles.

Surviving are his mother, Mary CLAXTON, Fort Wayne; three daughters, Mrs. K.C. (Brenda) CROOK, North Manchester; Mrs. Peter (Melinda) CABRERA, Akron; Mrs. Tim (Janice) HODGE, Silver Lake; two sons, Jeff CLAXTON, Rochester; Phillip “Nels” CLAXTON, Akron; six grandchildren; and a sister, Estelle FITZGERALD, Fort Wayne. Preceding in death were a sister, Rosemary LINDZY and two brothers, Avery H. CLAXTON and Garold CLAXTON.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with the Rev. James MALBONE officiating. Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Lloyd W. Craig

July 31, 1912 - April 11, 1994

Lloyd W. CRAIG, 81, 1200 Jackson Blvd., died at 7:05 p.m. Monday at Woodlawn Hospital.

He was born in Henry Township to Wilbur and Pearl OPPLE CRAIG. He was a lifetime resident of Fulton County. On Aug. 3, 1935 in Rochester he married Rachel CONRAD who survives. He was a retired farmer and retired employee of Safeway Steel Corp. of Rochester. He was a 63-year member of the Rochester First Baptist Church and a 50-year member of the Rochester Masonic Lodge.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Mrs. Carl (Karen) SOMMERS MORRILL, Logansport; Mrs. Dan (Wanda) BROWER, Rochester; Mrs. Denny (Phyllis) THOMPSON, Akron; a son, Alan CRAIG, Russiaville; seventeen grandchildren; twenty-seven great-grandchildren; and four sisters, Mildred WAGONER, Mabel WAGONER, Esther BOWEN, and Vernice RHODES, all of Rochester. Preceding in death were two brothers, Raymond and Devon [CRAIG].

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester with the Revs. Samuel WRIGHT and Junior BOSE officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friendss may call from 1-3 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. Wednesday and after 9 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. The Rochester Masonic Lodge will conduct services at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church.

Wednesday, April 13, 1994

Annie Miller

May 3, 1904 - April 12, 1994

Annie MILLER, 89, Royal Center, died at 10:20 a.m. Tuesday at Logansport Memorial Hospital, Logansport.

She was born in Cheshire, Engand to William and Ada NEWMAN. On Sept. 3, 1923, in Chicago, she married John H. MILLER who died March 19, 1992. She retired from Illinois Bell as a telephone operator and from Controls Company of America in North Manchester as a production employee. She was a member of the North Manchester Christian Scientist Church and a 50-year member and past worthy matron of the Order of Eastern Star 375 in Royal Center. In 1960 she became a worthy matron.

Surviving are a son, Paul W. MILLER, Royal Center; two grandchildren; one great-grandson; and a brother, Thomas H. NEWMAN, Lemont, Ill. Preceding in death were a grandson and a brother.

There will vbe no services. Friends may call from 1-3 p.m. Thursday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Royal Center. Order of Eastern Star will conduct a memorial service at 3 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Irene Wideman

Feb. 5, 1916 - April 12, 1994

Irene WIDEMAN, 78, 12085 E. Indiana 114, Akron, died at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Woodlawn Hospital.

She was born in Fulton County to Reuben and Alfretta MOORE KAMP. On Sept. 26, 1959, in Akron, she married Edward WIDEMAN who survives.

Surviving with her husband are two sisters, Mabel SMITH, Bremen; Catherine OVERLANDER, Rochester two brothers, Harvey KAMP, Fort Wayne; Forrest KAMP, Akron; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were a son, Jack WIDEMAN, three sisters and five brothers.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Thursday, April 14, 1994

Wildon H. Scholl

Nov. 4, 1925 - April 14, 1994

Wildon H. SCHOLL, 88, 4517 N. Indiana 19, Etna Green, died at 1:40 a.m. today at his residence. He had been in failing health for three years.

He was born in Kosciusko County to Clifford and Cleo HARSH SCHOLL. On March 16, 1946, in South Bend, he married Sylvia SELLERS who survives. He worked in banking and finance. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II and was a member of the Rochester Moose Lodge.

Surviving with his wife are two sons, Denny SCHOLL, Rochester; Steve SCHOLL, Indianapolis; three grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Carl (Carolyn) THOMPSON, Rockledge, Fla.; Mrs. Ellis (Marilyn) ANTOON, Greenwood, Miss.; and four brothers, Cliffod SCHOLL, St. Petersburg, Fla.; Dean SCHOLL, Lafayette; David SCHOLL, Sebring, Fla. Preceding in death were two sisters, Jeanette GOFF and Doris Jean EDGAR.

Private family services will take place later with the Rev. Dennis L. BOLLENBACHER officiating. Burial will be in the Mentone Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Satuday at King Memorial Home, Mentone. Memorials may be made to Kosciusko County Hoe Health Care.

John A. Helt

John A. HELT, 67, 3035 East 300 North, Rochester, died at 6 a.m. today at Veterans Administration Hospital, Indianapolis.

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

Friday, April 15, 1994

John A. Helt

Aug. 19, 1926 - April 14, 1994

Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester for John A. HELT, 67, 3035 East 300 North, Rochester.

The Rev. C. Allan HAZEN will officiate. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday and after 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Mr. Helt died at 6:45 a.m. Thursday at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Indianapolis where he had been a patient for 13 days. He was born in Scipio to Ralph and Mildred JANERY HELT. On Jan. 14, 1950, in Rochester, he married Margaret E. ZUMBAUGH, who survives. He farmed and was a truck driver for Holiday Rambler in Wakarausa. He was a member of the Burton Church, American Legion and Rochester VFW. During the Korean War he served with the U.S. Army.

Surviving with his wife are his mother, Mildred HELT, Marion; two daughters, Jean HELT, Rochester; Mrs. John (Christine) AMBURGY, Leesburg; six sons, Dan, David, Robert and Larry HELT, all of Rochester; Kevin HELT, Seymour, Wisc.; Kerry W. HELT, Killeen, Texas; sixteen grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Joe (Ilo) RAKICH, Waterbury, Conn.; Mrs. John (Deloris) WEILER, Port Charlotte, Fla.; two brothers, Charles HELT, McAllen, Texas; Donald HELT, Marion; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were his father and a brother, Robert [HELT].

Lillie R. Mast

June 17, 1897 - April 13, 1994

Lillie R. MAST, 96, Greencroft Nursing Center, Goshen, formerly of Nappanee, died at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday at Greencroft Nursing Center.

She was born in Kosciusko County to Jacob and Sophia BLEILE HOLAWAY. On April 6, 1918 she married Chancy MAST who died July 30, 1968. She was a housewife and lifetime resident of the Nappanee area. She attended the First Mennonite Church in Nappanee.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Robert (Miriam) WILSON, South Bend; Mrs. Dean (Donnabelle) KECK, Columbia City; Mrs. Wayne (Mary Janette) HUFF, Nappanee; two sons, Winifred and Lyle MAST, both of Nappanee; twenty-five grandchildren; forty-eight great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Mary MILLER, Goshen; and Ethel NEWHAUSER, Eureka, Ill. Preceding in death were a daughter, Ethel MANGES, a son, Paul J. MAST, a granddaughter, Debbie FLOMAN; and four brothers, Fred, Clarence, John, and Lewis HOLAWAY.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Thompson and Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, with the Rev. John DAY officiating. Burial will be in the South Union Cemetery, Nappanee. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Greencroft Nursing Center Building Fund.

Mary M. Longstreth

April 12, 1910 - April 14, 1994

Mary M. DONALDSON LONGSTRETH, 84, Peru, died at 2 a.m. Thursday at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru. She was born in Miami County to William Earl and Pearl DAY DONALDSON. On Nov. 28, 1953 in Peru she married Fay Charles LONGSTRETH who died Feb. 26, 1983. She retired as a clerk from the Nickel Plate and C&O Railroads. She was a member of the Center Chapel Brethren Church and the Miami County Democratic Ladies.

Surviving are a niece, Lela ZIMMERMAN, Mesa, Ariz.; six nephews, Gary, Kenneth and Keith DONALDSON, all of Peru; Norman DONALDSON, Wabash, Larry D. DONALDSON, Roann, Ed DONALDSON, Wabash; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Revs. Robert DIXON and Bill COOK officiating. Burial will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Saturday at he funeral home.

Mary K. Marshall

June 12, 1909 - April 14, 1994

Mary Kathryn MARSHALL, 84, Warsaw, formerly of Mentone, died at 12:05 p.m. Thursday at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

She was born near Mentone to Owen and Louisa CREAKBAUM MILLER. On Dec. 5, 1931 she married Judson Roy MARSHALL who died May 1, 1964. She retired after 25 years with Midwest Spring Manufacturing in Mentone.

Surviving are a son, Alton Devon MARSHALL, Mentone; a step-daugher, Pauline SILVEUS, Silver Lake; a step-son, Eugene MARSHALL, Akron, a sister, Lola PARKER, Mentone; a brother, Everett MILLER, Plymouth.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at King Memorial home, Mentone, with the Rev. T.R. JONES officiating. Burial will be in the Mentone Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Saturday, April 16, 1994

Lois M. Sitts

June 20, 1925 - April 15, 1994

Lois M. SITTS, 68, of 9634 South 900 West, Akron, died at 11:30 p.m. Friday at her home.She was born in McLeen County, Ill., to Martin E. and Margaret HESS RUSMISEL. On Oct. 19, 1957 in Alma, Mich. she married Frank A. SITTS, who survives. She worked at Chamberlain Products, Akron Cafe and Freezer Fresh, all of Akron, and retired in 1981.

Surviving with her husband are seven daughters; Mrs. Richard (Lois) UTTER, Mentone; Mrs. John (Janice) MOORE, Hemlock, Mich.; Mrs. Jack (Karen) MOON, Claypool; Dianne NOEL; Mrs. Chuck (Linda) FIELDS, Warsaw; Mrs. Dennis THOMPSON, Akron, and Miss Eileen SITTS, Silver Lake; four sons, Wendell RANDALL, Claypool; Michael RANDALL, Warsaw Martin RANDALL, Atwood, and Ricky SITTS, Burket; two sisters, Mrs. Alfred (Pat) LEWIS, Hemlock, Mich., and Mrs. Robert (Sherry) BEASHING, Silver Lake; one brother, Robert RUSMISEL, Houghton Lake, Mich.; twenty-four gandchildren; five great-grandchildren, and step-grandchildren. Preceding in death were a daughter, three brothers and one grandson.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with the Rev. Douglas JOHNS officiating. Burial will be in the Mentone Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday.

Monday, April 18, 1994

Wilford H. Tribby

Oct. 28, 1915 - April 16, 1994

Wilford H. TRIBBY, 78, Fitgerald, Ga., formerly of Rochester, died at 9:30 p.m. Saturday at Dorminy Medical Center, Fitzgerald, Ga.

He was born in Solsberry to Homer and Myrtle MILLS TRIBBY. He married Kathy LIVINGSTON who survives. He was a graduate of Central Normal College, Danville, and earned a masters degree at Indiana University. During World War II he served with the U.S. Army Air Corps as a B-26 pilot and flight leader. He flew 56 missions and earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters. He later spent 20 years in the Air Force Reserve and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. He was an elementary school principal for 39 years, serving at Cambridge City Elementary and Columbia Elementary. He was a former treasurer and member of the Administrative Board of Grace United Methodist Church. His memberships include the Indiana State Teachers Association, National Education Association, Elks Lodge, and the Rotary Club where he had been a past president. He was an avid golfer.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Cindy T. CAMPBELL, Fitzgerald, Ga. two grandsons, Ty and Ross CAMPBELL, both of Fitzgerald, Ga.; and a sister, Thelma Van METER, Tallahassee, Fla.

Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Paulk Funeral Home, Fitzgerald, Ga., with the Rev. Gene WILDER officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, Fitzgerald, Ga.

Edna P. Zimmerman

June 30, 1903 - April 16, 1994

Edna P. ZIMMERMAN, 90, 532 S. Main St., Bourbon, died at 9:40 p.m. Saturday, at St. Joseph’s Hospital of Marshall County.

She was born in Marshall County to Oscar and Hattie BEINZ KEYSER. She attended the Bourbon Bible church and was a member of the Women’s Chistian Temperance Union. On March 8, 1924 in Bourbon she married Willard ZIMMERMAN who survives.

Surviving with her husband are a daughter, Dorothy CARSWELL, Bourbon; two sons, Robert ZIMMERMAN, Plymouth; Carl ZIMMERMAN, Bourbon; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a brother, Maurice KEYSER, of Rochester. Preceding in death were two grandsons, Eugene ZIMMERMAN, and Ken CARSWELL; a sister, Ethel MILLIKEN, and a brother, Richard KEYSER.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Bourbon Bible Church with the Revs. Peter GREENHOW and Jim BROWN officiating. Burial will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Bourbon. Friends may call from 2-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Deaton Funeral Home, Bourbon.

Tuesday, April 19, 1994

P. Fern Tutterrow

P. Fern TUTTERROW, 85, 300 E. Prairie, Warsaw, died at 6:45t a.m. today at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

Arrangements are pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Paul D. Arven

Aug. 8, 1911 - April 18, 1994

Paul D. ARVEN, 82, 418 West 50 North, Rochester, died at 12:34 p.m. Monday at Life Care Center of Rochester where he had been a patient since January.

He was born in Rochester to Elmer and Maude MOW ARVEN and was a lifetime resident of Rochester. On Nov. 24, 1930, in Rochester, he married Dorothy L. PURSCH who died Oct. 3, 1972. He retired from Rochester Metal Products and from farming., During World War II he served with the U.S. Army in the European Theater. He was a member of the LeRoy Shelton American Legion Post, Lake Manitou VFW, and Eagles Lodge No. 852.

Surviving are two sisters, Deloris HUDKINS, Rochester; Mrs. Emery (Arlene) BAER, Logansport; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were two brothers, Victor and Walker ARVEN.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Rochester Citizens Cemetery with the Rev. Carl RICKS officiating. The LeRoy Shelton American Legion Post and VFW will conduct military rites. Friends may cal from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home.

Dorothy A. Metzger

July 22, 1920 - April 18, 1994

Dorothy A. METZGER, 73, Mulberry, died at 8:50 p.m. Monday at Life Care Center of Rochester, where she had been a resident for two years.

She was born in Frankfort to Clifford and Mildred GREEN MITCHELL. She grew up in Frankfort and lived most of her adult life in the Rossville-Edna Mills area. She graduated from Frankfort High School in 1938. On Aug. 27, 1938, she married Paul R. METZGER who died Sept. 5, 1983. She was a farm wife and homemaker and worked part time at Gray’s Hatchery for several years. She attended the Middle Fork Old German Baptist Church and was a member of the Edna Mills Home Economics Club.

Surviving are two sons, Larry J. (Patricia) METZGER and Ronald L. METZGER, both of Rochester; two grandchildren, Mrs. Samuel (Annetta) TIGLER, Logansport; Mark A. METZGER, Rochester; a sister, Mrs. John (Wanda) ISRAEL, Frankfort; and two brothers, Daniel R. MITCHELL, Elwood; and Robert E. MITCHELL, Frankfort.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Bodine-Brown Funeral Home, Rossville. Burial will be in the Middle Ford Old German Baptist Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Wednesday, April 20, 1994

P. Fern Tutterrow

Dec. 3, 1908 - April 19, 1994

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, for P. Fern TUTTERROW, 85, 300 E. Prairie St., Warsaw.

The Rev. M.D. TOMLINSON will officiate. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Tutterrow died at 6:45 a.m. Tuesday at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born in Missouri to James and Pearl MOORE LOVEGROVE. In 1981 she moved to Warsaw from Centerville. She was married to Clifford B. TUTTERROW who died Dec. 3, 1991. She was a homemaker and member of the Abundant Life Assembly of God Church in Warsaw.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Larry (Joyce) GROVES, Arkansas; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren a sister, Lois PERKINS, Paradise, Calif.; and two brothers, Niles LOVEGROVE, Lansing, Mich.; and Herman LOVEGROVE, North Vernon. Preceding in death were a sister and five brothers.

Walter E. Kinsey

May 22, 1919 - April 6, 1994

Walter E. KINSEY, 74, Kamiah, Idaho, formerly of Denver, died April 6 at the Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Wash.

He was born in Peru to Samuel and Vera BELL KINSEY. In 1941 he married Anna ASHLEY KINSEY who died Dec. 12, 1948. In 1951 he married Jane CASE who died in 1968 in Santa Barbare, Calif. He was a retired rodeo cowboy and saddle maker. His memberships include the Denver Baptist Church, Peru Moose Lodge, Denver Lions Club, Back County Hossemen’s Associationa and Clearwater Valley Rodeo Association.

Surviving are a sister, Doris CHRISTOPHER, Denver; a niece and three nephews. Preceding in death were two sisters and a brother.

Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. Friday at the Denver Baptist Church with the Rev. Stephen BATE officiating. Burial will be in the Westlawn Cemetery, Denver. McClain Funeral Home, Denver, is in charge of arrangements.

Margaret E. Walsh

Feb. 28, 1892 - April 20, 1994

Margaret E. WALSH, 102, 10500 West 400 South, Kewanna, died at 3:20 a.m. today at the Winamac Nursng Home.

She was born in Dwight, Ill. to James and Margaret FINLEY LARKIN. On June 27, 1917, in Winamac, she married Kerry WALSH who died Oct. 13, 1959. She was a homemaker and member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Kewanna.

Surviving are four daughters, Mary KEMPNER, South Bend; Nellie “Katie” SHANLEY, South Bend; Frances HANDS, Columbia, Md.; Joann REEDY, Lewiston, N.Y.; a son, Albert WALSH, Kewanna twenty grandchildren; twenty-eight great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Ann’s Catholic Chuch, Kewanna, with the Rev. Frank KILCLINE officiating. Burial will be in St. Ann’s Catholic Cemetery, Kewanna. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Friday and after 8 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. There will be a prayer service at 5 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Mildred M. Murphy

Oct. 13, 1915 - April 12, 1994

Mildred M. MURPHY, 78, Avon Park, Fla.; formerly of Mentone, died April 12 at her home. She had been in failing health for two years.

She was born in Peru to John and Maude FINCHER. On March 17, 1936 she married Oren MURPHY who survives. She lived in the Mentone area from 1964 to 1984. She was a member of the United Methodist Church.

Surviving are a daughter, Marjorie E. MURPHY, Avon Park, Fla.; three sons, Clarence E. MURPHY, Hendersonville, N.C.; Kenneth L. MURPHY, Silver Lake Phillip A. MURPHY, Logansport; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a sister, Hattie RAAB, Osceola.

Memorial services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Mentone United Methodist Church with the Revs. Cathy JOHNS and Will LAWSON officiating. Burial will be in the Harrison Center Cemetery. Friends may call from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday at King Memorial Home, Mentone. Memorials may be made to the Good Shepherd Hospice of Mid-Florida, Inc., P.O. Box 1884, Sebring, FL, 33871 or the United Methodist Church, Mentone.

Martina L. Sapp

Dec. 5, 1987 - April 19, 1994

Martina L. SAPP, 6, 13847 Indiana 17, Culver, died at 3:51 a.m. Tuesday at Memorial Hospital of South Bend.

She was born in Plymouth to James and Linda HILL SAPP. She was a lifetme resident of the Plymouth and Culver communiies.

Surviving with her parents, James SAPP, Plymouth, and Linda SAPP, Culver, are three sisters, Karen SMITH, North Liberty; Gina SAPP, Rochester; Kathy SMITH, at home; two brothers, J.T. SAPP, at home; John SAPP, Plymouth; and maternal grandparents, Paul and Angie HILL, South Bend; and Joan HILL, South Bend. Preceding in death was a brother, Michael A. SAPP in 1974.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Van Gilder funeral Home, Plymouth, with the Rev. Scott WEAVER officiating. Burial wil be in the New Oak Hill Mausoleum, Plymouth. Friends may call from 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Martina Sapp Memorial Fund at the First Federal Savings Bank, Plymouth.

Thursday, April 21, 1994

Margaret E. Walsh

Feb. 26, 1892 - April 20, 1994

Margaret E. WALSH, 102, 10500 West 400 South, Kewanna, died at 3:20 a.m. Wednesday at the Winamac Nursing Home.

She was born in Dwight, Ill. to James and Margaret FINLAY LARKIN. On June 27, 1917, in Winamac, she married Kerry WALSH who died Oct. 13, 1959. She was a homemaker and member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Kewanna.

Surviving are four daughters, Mary KEMPNER, South end; Nellie “Katie” SHANLEY, South Bend; Frances HANDS, Columbia, Md.; Joann REEDY, Lewiston, N.Y.; a son, Albert WALSH, Kewanna; 20 grandchildren; twenty-eight great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Kewanna, with the Rev. Frank KILCLINE officiating. Burial will be in St. Ann’s Catholic Cemetery, Kewanna. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Friday and after 8 a.m. Saturday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna. There will be a prayer service at 5 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Friday, April 22, 1994

Helen A. Mollenhour

Feb. 2, 1909 - April 21, 1994

Helen A. MOLLENHOUR, 85, Fort Wayne, formerly of Palestine and Mentone, died at 9:53 a.m. Thursday at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.

She was born in Peru to Emmette and Minnie MILLER. In 1934 in Elkhart she married George MOLLENHOUR who died April 4, 1970. They owned and operated a store in Palestine. She was a member of the Mentone United Methodist church.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Martin (Marjorie) RONY, Fort Wayne; a step-son, George E. MOLLENHOUR, Elkhart; eleven grandchildren; and thirteen great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were a son, two sisters and two brothers.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at King Memorial Home,Mentone, with the Rev. Jack SARLIE officiating. Burial will be in the Mentone Cemetery. Friends may call from 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Orpha B. Blacketor

Orpha B. BLACKETOR, 94, 218 W. 10th St., died at 3 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital.

Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

George Vander Wode

George Vander WODE, 82, Culver, died at 3:58 p.m. Thursday at Woodlawn Hospital.

Local arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Orland Park, Ill. will handle the final arrangements.

Blanche M. Bailey

Oct. 27, 1924 - April 21, 1994

Blanche M. BAILEY, 69, 721 E. 10th St., died at 11 p.m. Thursday at Woodlawn Hospital.

She was born in Rochester to Leonard and Marie SWANGO BAILEY and was a lifetime resident of the community. On Oct. 25, 1959, in Rochester, she married Albert N. BAILEY who survives. She was a homemaker and member of the Apostolic Pentecostal Church.

Surviving with her husband are a son, Jack NYE, Hot Springs, Ark.; a grandson, Robert NYE, Rochester, whom she raised; two step-sons, Joseph and Albert BAILEY Jr., both of Sheridan, Wyo., a cousin, Lester FLYNN, who has resided with her for many years; and several grandchildren and step-grandchildren.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Apostolic Pentecostal Church, Rochester, with the Rev. Robert RITTER officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Sunday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, and after 9 a.m. Monday at the church.

Saturday, April 23, 1994

Orpha B. Blacketor

Sept. 7, 1899 - April 22, 1994

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, for Orpha B. BLACKETOR, 94, Life Care Center of Rochester.

The Rev. Dorothy JONES will officiate. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 3-6 p.m. Saturday and after noon Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Fulton United Methodist Church.

Mrs. Blacketor, formerly of 218 W. 10th St., died at 3 a.m. Friday at Woodlawn Hospital. She was born in Mt. Ayr to Frank and Minnie COOVERT MARRIOTT. On Oct. 18, 1919, in St. Joseph, Mich. she marrid V. Ross BLACKETOR who died June 15, 1988. She was a homemaker and member of the Fulton United Methodist Church and the Get-Together Club.

Surviving are three sons, William BLACKETOR, South Bend; Donald BLACKETOR, Fort Wayne; James BLACKETOR, Sky Valley, Calif.; twelve grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Bessie NAFE, South Bend. Preceding in death were a grandson and four brothers.

Ellretta D. Hawk

Ellretta D. HAWK, 84, 10525 E. Orange St., Monterey, died at 1:37 p.m. Friday at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac following an illness.

Arrangements are pending at the Bonine Funeral Home in Culver.

Monday, April 25, 1994

Nettie E. Miller

Oct. 9, 1901 - April 23, 1994

Nettie E. MILLER, 92, died at 10:30 p.m. Saturday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Peru, where she lived. She was a former Akron resident.

She was born in Miami County to Truman and Stella SHOEMAKER HARTZLER. On June 9, 1922 in Peru she married Ralph S. MILLER, who died Oct. 14, 1979.

She was a homemaker and a member of Akron Church of God and its Service Guild.

Survivors include six daughters, Mrs. Robert (Geraldine) HARTISH of Fairmount, Mrs. Elwin (Maxine) CREVISTON of Jacksonville, Fla., Wanda OLINGER of Fulton, Mrs. Charles (Marcia) KROFT of Syracuse, Mrs. Richard (Janice) SMOKER of Lawrenceburg and Mrs. Donald (Kay) HARNEY of Milford; a son, Devon MILLER of Rochester; seventeen grandchildren; thirty great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Flossie LANCE of North Manchester ands Mrs. Byron (Mildred) THOMPSON of Akron. Preceding in death were a daughter, Wilda Jean MILLER; a son, Ralph J. MILLER; three sisters, Nellie MAYNARD, Mabelle RAMSEY and Mary POLK; five brothers, Orville “Pete” HARTZLER, Floyd HARTZLER, Russell “Bob” HARTZLER, Lester “Joe” HARTZLER and Forest HARTZLER.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Akron Church of God with Revs. James MALBONE and Terry CANFIELD officiating. Visiting hours are 4-9 p.m. today at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron and one hour prior to the service at the church Tuesday. Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. Memorial contriutions may b e made to Alzheimers Foundation.

Ellretta D. Hawk

Jan. 5, 1910 - April 22, 1994

Ellretta D. HAWK, 84, of 10525 E. Orange St., Monterey, died at 1:37 p.m. Friday at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

She was born in Hammond, La., to William H. and Maude KELLY SMITH. She married James HAWK in Chicago. He preceded in death.

She was a retired self-employed dressmaker. She had lived in the Monterey area for the past eleven years, coming from Chicago. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of King’s Lake.

She is survived by a sister, Annie M. STENSON of Monterey. A son preceded her in death.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Bonine Funeral Home, Culver. Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial wil be in the Riverside Memorial Cemetery, Monterey.

Waldo L. Gray

April 20, 1917 - April 23, 1994

Waldo L. GRAY, 77, of 111 Poinsetta Dr., Fort Myers, Fla., and a former Rochester resident, died Saturday at his home.

He was born in Myhalia, Ohio to Edgar C. and Frances LOGAN GRAY. On Oct. 20, 1940, he married Mary Jo BRYANT, who survives. He moved from Rochester to Marion, Ohio, in 1963 and had lived in Fort Myers for 12 years.

He was a dispatcher for the Erie-Lackawanna Railroad and was a member of the Caledonia, Ohio, Memorial Methodist Church, a Master Mason of the Grand Lodge of the Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio, a past worthy patron of the Eastern Star, Scottish Rite and Araba Temple of Fort Myers. He served in the Asiatic and Pacific theaters with the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mrs. Dewey (Cheryl) MARTIN and two grandchildren, Lauren and Amanda MARTIN, all of Deaware, Ohio; a brother, John GRAY, Fort Myers.

Memorial services are tentatively set for 11 a.m. Saturday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. Samuel WRIGHT officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Memorias may be made to Shrine children’s hospitals or burn center.

Sister M. Joel Lampen

Nov. 14, 1916 - April 24, 1994

Ancilla College Presidet Emeritus Sister Joel LAMPEN, 77, Poor Handmaid of Jesus Christ, died at 5:55 p.m. Sunday at Catherine Kasper Retirement Home, Donaldson. She was the founding presidet of Ancilla College and held that position for more than 20 years. She was forerly Lucille LAMPEN.

She was born in Caryle, Ill. Her reception was June 25, 1939 and first vows were June 30, 1941.

During her presidency, she helped enhance educational opportunities in the community, change Ancilla from a women’s school to a co-educationa institution and form Friends of Ancilla College in the early 1970s.

She earned a master’s degree in Scripture and Theology from St. Mary’s College, Notre Dame, and a doctorate in education from Loyola University, Chicago. Over the years she was an elementary and secondary teacher in Donaldson, Fort Wayne and Chicago. She was a member of the Board of Trustees of Ancilla Systems and Holy Cross College and made a Sagamore of the Wabash by former Indiana Gov. Otis Bowen.

She resigned as president of Ancilla in 1985 and continued to work closely with the college on development and assessment.

She is survived by Mrs. Mary Margaret (Sis) MEYER of Carlyle, Ill.; two brothers, John LAMPEN of Breese, Ill., and Edward LAMPEN of Carlyle, Ill., and nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be 4:30-9 p.m. Tuesday at Convent Ancilla Domini, Donaldson with a wake service at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Ancilla Domini Chapel. The Mass of the Resurrection will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the chapel. Burial will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Donaldson. Memorials in the name of Sister Joel Lampen, PHJC, may be sent to Ancilla College, Donadson.

Rachel Sue Clemons

Jan. 3, 1994 - April 24, 1994

Rachel Sue CLEMONS, 3 months old, of 1046 Madison St., Kewanna, died at 4:45 a.m. Sunday at Woodlawn Hospital.

She was bor at Rochester to William CLEMONS and Vickie McINTIRE, who survive.

Other survivors are two brothers, Jack W. SHIDLER and William J. CLEMONS, both of Rochester; three sisters, Jennifer L. McINTIRE and Lindsey L. McINTIRE, both at home, and Lacy M. CLEMONS of Rochester; maternal grandmother, Sue FAIR of Lake Bruce; maternal great-grandparents, William and Rachel BENSON of Lake Bruce; paternal grandmother, Rachel BRAUARD of Lafayette; paternal grandfather, Roy WIREMAN of Medaryville, and paternal great-grandmother, Minnie WIREMAN of Medaryville. A brother and a sister preceded in death.

Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lake Bruce with Rev. Larry J. PYEATT officiating. Visitation will be 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna.

Samuel Alexander

Dec. 20, 1925 - April 24, 1994

Samuel ALEXANDER, 67, of 4432 Olive Trail, Plymouth, died at 9:40 a.m. Sunday at St. Joseph Hospital of Marshall County after a sudden illness.

He was born in Spencer, W.Va. and lived in Plymouth since 1969. He retired in 1988 after 37 years operating Alexander Distributing, which distributed Dean Food Co. products, Rochester. On June 27, 1992 at Black Water Falls, W.Va., he married Mary WILLIS, who survives.

He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, the Moose Lodge and American Legion, all of Plymouth, and served as a paratrooper in the U.S. Army during World War II.

Other survivors nclude a daughter, Jeannine GROOT of South Bend; a son, Joseph ALEXANDER of Plymouth; a step-son, Michael SACCHINI of South Bend; two step-daughters, Patty HENRY of South Bend and Carolyn EHLERT of Union, Mich.; five grandchildren, four step-grandchildren; a brother, Jack ALEXANDER of Rye Beach, N.H.; three sisters, Rita BUTLER of Centerville, Ohio, Janet DILLARD of Shepherdstown, W.Va., and Margaret FRANCES of Huntington.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Plymouth, with Father David VOORS officiating. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Johnson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth. Burial will be in Nethkin Hill Cemetery at Elk Garden, W.Va. Memorial contriutions may be made to arshall County Heart Association.

Tuesday, April 26, 1994

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Wednesday, April 27, 1994

Josephine Elin

May 3, 1912 - April 26, 1994

Josephine WALTON ELIN, 81, died at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Life Care Center, Rochester.

She was born in Avilla to Claude and Fannie CRESS WALTON. On June 15, 1929, she marrid Seymour ELIN, who preceded her in death on March 16, 1964. She was a homemaker, and a member of the Grace United Methodist Church. She was a former resident of the Rochester Mobile Home Court.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Diane) STOCKING, Rochester; a son, Alex [ELIN], Boston, Mass.; five grandchildren, Mrs. Gary (Beth) WASHBURN, Indianapolis; Scott STOCKING, Royal Palm Beach, Fla.; Joseph STOCKING, Rochester; and Seth and Sarah ELIN, both of Boston; and a sister, Peggy WALTON. Two brothers and a sister preceded in death.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Jeff TAYLOR officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday and after 9 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the Lions Leader Dog School for the Blind or the American Lung Association.

June D. Shireman

June 24, 1916 - April 26, 1994

June Donnabelle SHIREMAN, 77, 37850 Old U.S. 30 West, Bourbon, died at 3 a.m. Tuesday at home following a short illness.

She was born in Argos to Lloyd and Lola COX ZEHNER. She had lived all her life in Argos, Inwood and Bourbon. She was retired from Day Lite Screen Corporation in Warsaw, where she had worked several years.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Don (Delores) ROTTMILLER, Tippecanoe, and Mrs. Robert (Lola May) LUPO, Troy, Alabama; a son, Allen SHIREMAN, Valparaiso; two grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, and a brother, Carl ZEHNER, Plymouth. A brother, Roy [ZEHNER], and a sister, Olive May [ZEHNER], prceded in death.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with the Rev. Robin SMITH officiating. Burial will be in the Maple Gove Cemetery, Argos. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4-8 p.m. Saturday, and one hour prior to services on Sunday.

Thursday, April 28, 1994

Waldo L. Gray

Memorial services for Waldo L. GRAY, who died Saturday at Ft. Myers, Fla., will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Dr. Samuel WRIGHT will officiate. Burial will be in he Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Shriners Children’s Hospital or Shriners Burn Centers.

Louise Groninger

Sept. 17, 1916 - April 27, 1994

Louise GRONINGER, 77, died at 7:05 p.m. Wednesday at the Timbercrest Retirement Community in North Manchester.

She was born in North Manchester to John L. and Iva FRANTZ WENDEL. She had lived in the Akron community for over 50 years prior to moving to North Manchester. She was married to Harold GRONINGER on June 15, 1935 in Pierceton. He survives.

Mrs. Groninger was a homemaker. She belonged to the Church of the Brethren in Roann.

Surviving with her husband are three sons, Kent, Dennis and Gary [GRONINGER]; seven grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Timbercrest Chapel in North Manchester, with the Revs. Kurt SNYDER and Charles FRENCH officiating. Burial will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron, and at the Timbercrest Chapel one hour prior to services.

Memorials may be made to the Timbercrest Rtirement Community.

Friday, April 29, 1994

Dorothy A. Hagan

Feb. 12, 1911 - April 28, 1994

Dorothy Agnes HAGAN, 83, died at 11:25 a.m. Thursday at the Town & Country Manor Health Care Center in Santa Ana, Calif.

She was born in Argos to Clark and Esther McGRIFF REED. She was married to John Donald HAGAN on arch 20, 1934 in Rochester. He preceded in death on Oct. 17, 1992.

She was a licensed practical nurse, and RSVP coordinator in Orange, Calif. She belonged to the Orange United Methodist Church.

Surviving are a daughter, Sandra HAGAN, Placentia, Calif.; four sisters, Lois WHEADON, Corona, Calif. Mrs. Paul (Jean) SMITH, Menominee, Wis.; and Faye MENSER and Mrs. William (Phyllis) MARTIN, both of Tippecanoe; a sister-in-law, Bernice FORE, Nolesville. A daughter, Reba Rose HAGAN, preceded her in death.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Paul SMITH officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday, and from 9 a.m. through the hour of service on Tuesday. Memorials may be made to the United Methodist Church, 161 S. Orange St., Orange, CA, 92666; or to Alzheimers Disease Memorial Fund, North Santiago Blvd., Orange, CA, 92667.

Saturday, April 30, 1994

Marie E. Weisenburger

Marie E. WEISENBURGER, 92, of Rt. 1, Winamac, formerly of Rt. 1, Bruce Lake, Kewanna, died at 3:40 a.m. today at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.

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

Monday, May 2, 1994

Marilyn G. Richmond

June 13, 1921 - April 30, 1994

Marilyn G. MILLER RICHMOND, 72, 203 N. Olive St., Wakarusa, died Saturday.

She was born in Gary to Ivan P. and Lucille HARRIS MILLER. On Jan. 1, 1943, in Oklahoma she married Wade B. RICHMOND, who survives. She was a graduate of Nappanee High School, Purdue University, and Michael Reese School of Nursing in Chicago, IL. She retired from nursing, having worked in the Bremen, Plymouth, Goshen, and Elkhart Hospitals. She was active with several environmental groups, including the National Resources Defense Council.

Surviving with her husband are two daughters, Mrs. Gary (Diane) SMITH, Matthews, N.C.; and Mrs. Frank (Wendy) SHIRER, Ft. Washington, MD; six sons, Dennis RICHMOND, M.D., Lafayette; Scott RICHMOND, Churubusco; David N. RICHMOND, New Paris; James RICHMOND, Mishawaka; Matthew RICHMOND; Donald RICHMOND, Wakarusa; one brother, David W. MILLER, Dewey, OK; two sisters, Kathryn ALLEN, West Lafayette; Mrs. Emmanuel (Mary Lu) MOLHO, Rochestr; and nineteen grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Victoria OGLESBY.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, at Thompson & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, with Rev. Sue BURTON officiating. Burial will be at the South Union Cemetery, Nappanee. Friends may call Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Wakarusa Public Library or National Wildlife Federation.

Maurice D. Phillips

May 15, 1908 - April 30, 1994

Maurice Daniel PHILLIPS, 85, 18521 Fir Road, Tippecanoe, died at 6:30 a.m. Saturday at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, where he had been a patiet for eight days.

Born near Bourbon to Thomas Clifford and Fern (FELLERS) PHILLIPS, he lived his entire life in the area. On Sept. 21, 1992 in Plymouth, he married Marcella Sue SANDERS ALFORD, who survives. He was a retired dairy farmer and member of Tippecanoe Community Church.

Other surivors include two step-daughters Mrs. Michael (Susan) BRANHAM, Silver Lake, and Mrs. Jeff (Julie) LARSEN, Pierceton; two step-sons, Matthew ALFORD, Bourbon, and Michael ALFORD, Tippecanoe; one step-granddaugher, Rachel ALFORD, Pierceton; two step-grandsons, Zachariah and Jacob BRANAHAM, both of Silver Lake. Preceding in death: sister Virginia and brother Lowell [PHILLIPS].

Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos. Burial will be at Summit Chapel Cemetery, Bourbon. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday and on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until services.

Marie E. Weisenburger

April 16, 1902 - April 30, 1994

Marie E. WEISENBURGER, 92, died at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac, at 3:40 a.m. Saturday.

Born in White County to William and Bertha WRIGHT KREUSCH, she married Leo M. WEISENBURGER at Pulaski Feb. 10, 1920. She was a homemaker and member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Kewanna. Fond of sewing and crochet, she was the foster-daughter of Henry and Bernadine SCHEFFER.

She is survived by four daughters, Jean MOORE, Plymouth, Donna WHITE, Mishawaka, Dorothy CALLAHAN and Betty L. COLGROVE, both of Winamac; one son, Arden Bud WEISENBURGER, Springfield, Virginia; and two half-sisters, Martha LESLIE, Niles, MI, and Clara WHITAKER, Monticello. She had twenty-five grandchildren, fifty great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, two daughters, five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, one sister, two half-sisters and two half-brothers.

Services were at 11 a.m. today at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Winamac, with Father Bert WOOLSON officiating. Burial was at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery, Winamac. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Sunday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna. A scripture service was conducted at the funeral home Sunday evening.

Clarence A. Swanson

Aug. 17, 1904 - May 2, 1994

Clarence A. SWANSON, 89, died at 1:30 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital.

Born in Royal Center to August and Mary ANDERSON SWANSON, he married Hazel D. SLIFER on Feb. 14, 1926. She died June 2, 1981. He was a Skelgas delivery man in the Twelve Mile area, a 30-year member of the Twelve Mile Volunteer Fire Department and an avid fisherman. He was a member of the Twelve Mile United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his son, Roger C. SWANSON, Nyona Lake, sister Clarice SWANK, Twelve Mil, three grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Effie BROWN and Sylvia SWANSON, and three brothers, Harold, Carl and Edwin [SWANSON].

Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev. Mark METZ officiating. Burial will be at the Mount Carmel Cemetery, Twelve Mile. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Tuesday.

Tuesday, May 3, 1994

Goldie G. Fear

Mar. 10, 1895 - May 2, 1994

Goldie G. FEAR, 99, of Life Care Center, died at 6:50 p.m. Monday at Woodlawn Hospital.

She was born to Thomas and Alice NICHOLER SUMPTER. She was married to Homer FEAR Dec. 23, 1914 in Plymouth. He preceded her in death on Dec. 27, 1975. She was a homemaker, and lived most of her life in Fulton County.

Surviving are two daughters, Gladys EATON and Wilma WARREN, both of Akron; three grandchildren, Mrs. Charles (Jeanie) MATHENY, Akron, Mrs. Rick (Janet) THOMPSON, South Whitley, Bill WARREN, Leesburg; a sister Mrs. Thelma MARTIN, Bremen; six great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by sons Thomas and Herman [FEAR], two sisters and three brothers.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron, with Rev. James MALBONE officiating. Burial will be at Palestine Cemetery. Friends may call 12-2 p.m. at the funeral home the day of the service.

Wednesday, May 4, 1994

Ralph Bunn

Ralph BUNN, 88, of 3348 West 700 North, died at 10:15 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital.

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

Thursday, May 5, 1994

Zorah M. Sharpe

Dec. 1, 1910 - May 4, 1994

Zorah M. SHARPE, 83, 209 West Eighth St., Rochester, died at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Life Care Center, Rochester. She had been a patient there for one month.

Born in Rochester to Albert and Sarah E. [FENNIMORE] ROSS, she lived her entire life in this community. On April 23, 1939, she married Lee M. SHARPE, who survives. She was a homamaker and a member of the Grace United Methodist church, WSCS and Tri-Kappa sorority.

Surviving with her husband are one daughter, Mrs. Omer (Annette) KINDIG, Warsaw; one granddaugher, Mrs. Dale (Karen) BECK, Warsaw; three great-grandsons, Zachary, Dustin and Philip BECK, all of Warsaw, and several nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were two sisters, Mrs. Mildred CULP and Mrs. Florence CRAIG; one brother, Donald ROSS.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home with the Rev. Jack HARTMAN officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4-8 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. on Saturday until services.

Kenneth M. Savage

April 21, 1906 - May 4, 1994

Kenneth M. SAVAGE, 88, died at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Rochester Healthcare Center. He had been a patient since Saturday.

He was born in Macy to Lucien and Leone (McCLUNG) SAVAGE and lived his entire life in the Macy area. On June 19, 1928, he married Opal E. MUSSELMAN, who survives. A retired farmer and sheep breeder, he was an Allen Township Trustee for 12 years. He was a member of the Macy Christian Church, F&AM No. 523 Lincoln Lodge, Ft. Wayne Scottish Rite, Royal Arch Masons, O.E.S. and the Miami County Farm Bureau.

Surviving with his wife are one daughter, Mrs. Richard (Ann) KAIN, Lexington, S.C.; two sons, William A. SAVAGE, Toledo, Ohio, Steve SAVAGE, Macy; ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Preceding in death with his parents are one daughter, Lois McCLURE; one son, Frank M. SAVAGE; one granddaughter, Konnie KAIN THORRINGTON; one great-grandson, Blaine McMILLEN, and one sister, Lucia LINDSTEAD.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturay at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. C. Allen HAZEN officiating. Burial will be at the Macy Plainview Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Friday and from noon on Saturday until services. Memorial services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Friday in the funeral home by the Macy Lincoln Masonic Lodge No. 523. Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Cancer Society or Fulton County Historical Society.

Ralph B. Bunn

July 2, 1905 - May 4, 1994

Ralph B. BUNN, 88, died at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, May 4 at Woodlawn Hospital. He had been a patient for one day.

He was born July 2, 1905 near Leiters Ford, to Albert L. and Myrtle COLE BUNN. He lived his entire life in Fulton County. On Sept. 19, 1927, he married Glenrose E. NUELL, who survives. He farmed, was a salesman for the former Clay Smith Farm Machinery Sales, was an employee of the Fulton County Highway Department and worked at the Kingsbury Ordnance Plant during World War II. He was a member of the Richland Center I.O.O.F. Lodge No. 435, the Fulton County Coon Hunters Association and the Fulton County Fish and Game Club.

Surviving with his wife are one daughter, Mrs. Donna HART, Logansport; eight grandchildren, Jerry BUNN, Fulton; Debby KREBS, New Albany; Jody and Ralph HART, both of Rochester; Cathy KRAMER, Angola; Lee Ann HART-HOOVER, Ft. Wayne; Holly HART, Houston, Texas; Gregory BUNN, South Bend; two sisters, Mrs. Joe (Frances) HENDRICKSON, Leesburg, Fla.; Mrs. Dorthy McMURRAY Sarasota, Fla.; fifteen great-gradchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were one son, Robert Lee BUNN and one son-in-law, Don HART.

Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home with the Revs. Sam OVERMYER and David MILLS officitng. Burial will be at Richland Center Cemetery, near Rochester. Friends may call the funeral home from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday and from 9 a.m. on Friday. The Richland Center I.O.O.F. Lodge will conduct a memorials service at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Thursday.

Friday, May 6, 1994

Isabelle Peterson

Jan. 29, 1901 - May 5, 1994

Isabelle PETERSON, 93, of Life Care Center, Rochester, died there at 7:45 p.m. Thursday.

She was born in Fulton County to Frank and Maud FISH. On March 2, 1922 in Rochester she married Joe PETERSON, who died Sept. 7, 1977. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ, Mentone, and Pleasant Valley Club, Rochester.

Surviving are one son Richard PETERSON, Rochester; three grandchildren, Chris PETERSON, and Todd PETERSON, both of Mentone, and Mrs. Rod (Diane) EATON, of Rochester; and seven great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Rochester with Pastor Rod RUBERG officiating. Burial will be in Sycamore Cemetery, Rochester. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday.

Randy Hughes

Randy HUGHES, 15, of Macy, died at 9 a.m. today at the Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis of injuries sustained in a one-vehicle accident at 6:41 p.m. Tuesday on County Road 800 North east of Union City Road in Miami County.

He is the son of Roger and Rita HUGHES of R.R. 2, Macy.

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

Saturday, May 7, 1994

Randy L. Hughes

Aug. 3, 1978 - May 6, 1994

Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Olive Branch Church of God, Roann, for Randy L. HUGHES, 15, R.R. 2, Macy.

The Revs. Thomas ROBBINS and Steve GERBER will officiate. Burial will be in the Gilead Cemetery, south of Akron. Friends may call at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron, from 2 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday and at the church from 1 p.m. until services on Tuesday.

Hughes, who had lived his entire life in the Macy community, died at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, from injuries sustained in a one-vehicle accident Tuesday on County Road 800 North east of Union City Road in Miami County. He was born in Peru to Roger D. and Rita K. (MATHIAS) HUGHES, who survive. He was a sophomore at North Miami High School and was a member of the varsity football team, junior varsity basketall team and varsity track team, the Niconza Baptist Church of Roann and the Tennessee Treeing Brindle Association. He trained and showed dogs and was an avid sportsman who hunted deer, rabbit and mushrooms.

Surviving with his parents are a sister, Rachel [HUGHES], and a brother, Ryan [HUGHES], both at home; maternal grandparents Dean and Marie MATHIAS, Roann; paternal grandparents Clyde and Mary Alice HUGHES, Peru; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Frances H. Pfeiffer

Frances H. PFEIFFER, 74, 3702 Old U.S. 31 North, Rochester, died at 4:30 p.m. Friday at St. Joseph Hospital, Kokomo, following an illness.

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

Ronald D. Hollenback

Jan. 12, 1957 - May 5, 1994

Ronald Dean “Ron” HOLLENBACK, 37, of 2502 South Park Road, Kokomo, died at 5:15 p.m. Thursday of injuries sustained in a traffic accident five miles east of Peru, on Old U.S. 24, in Mami County.

He was born in Peru to Glenn and Margaret A. MATHIAS HOLLENBACK. On May 13, 1985, he married Marianne LAUX PENROD, who survives. He graduated from Tri Central High School, Sharpsville in 1975. He served in the Army from 1975 to 1982. He worked at the Red Giant canning factory in Tipton and the Kokomo Tribune.

Surviving with his wife are his mother, Maragert HOLLENBACK, Sharpsville; two step-sons, Rick PENROD, Winslow, Timothy PENRON, Bloomington; one step-daughter, Jennifer SLOAN, Kokomo; four step-grandchildren, Jessica and Eric SLOAN, Ashley and Aaron MASON. His father Glenn HOLLENBACK preceded him in death on April 20, 1993.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Fenn and Shirley Mortuaries, 1315 West Lincoln Road, Kokomo, with the Rev. Jeff HARLOW officiating. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the mortuary. Burial will be in the Sunset Memory Gardens, Kokomo, with full military honors. Memorials may be made to the Oakford Separate Baptist Church.

Monday, May 9, 1994

Frances H. Pfeiffer

Jan. 27, 1920 - May 6, 1994

A memorial service for Frances H. PFEIFFER, prominent community volunteer and longtime leader of the Fulton County Round Barn Festival, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Robert SELL officiating.

Mrs. Pfeiffer, 74, 3702 Old U.S. 31, North, Rochestr, died at 4:30 p.m. Friday at St. Joseph Hospital, Kokomo. There will be no visitation.

She was born in Logansport to Louis and Ruth JAMISON HOLLY and graduated from Logansport High School in 1938. On Nov. 27, 1939 in Rochester she married Forrest PFEIFFER, who survives. She was a homemaker and member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Altar and Rosary Society, Parish council, Diocese council, National Council of Catholic women, home Economics club, Round Barn Festival committee, Church Women United, Fulton Couny Democratic Women, the Home Economics 31 Club and a 45-year member of the Fulton County Chorus. She was active with the Fulton County Blood Bank and donated at least 15 gallons.

Surviving with her husband are two sons Louis PFEIFFER, Rochester, Wayne PFEIFFER, Argos; two grandchidren, and one cousin in California. Three sisters preceded in death.

Foster & Good Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Nettie I. Heiden

Aug. 19, 1908 - May 6, 1994

Nettie Irene HEIDEN, 85, of 300 Casa Plaza Drie, Apt. 109, Logansport, died at 6 p.m. Friday at St. Joseph Hospital in Kokomo.

She was born in Michigan to Walter and Edna HYDE HOWELL. On Oct. 31, 1924, in LaPorte she married John HEIDEN, who died June 18, 1976. She was a member of the VFW, American Legion and Eagles Auxiliaries, in Logansport.

Surviving are two daughters Janet JOHNSON, Macy, Maryann SHUCK, Logansport; three sons Carl HEIDEN, Rochester, Robert HEIDEN, Kewanna, Donald HEIDEN, Titusville, Fla.; thirteen grandchildren and thirty great-grandchildren. One son, two sisters and two brothers preceded in death.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home in Logansport, with Rev. Georges HAPNER officiating. Burial will be in the Ever-Rest Memorial Park Cemetery, Logansport. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Cancer Society.

Ralph I. Stotler

May 5, 1915 - May 8, 1994

Ralph Irwin STOTLER, 79, 677 Terrace Drive, Winamac, died at 1 a.m. Sunday at the Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac.

He was born in Pulaski County to Elmer and Virginia IRWIN STOTLER. On May 5, 1936, in Jasper County he married Dorothea Jane LOGAN, who survives. He was retired from farming. He attnded the Winamac Church of Nazarene.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter Donna Jean JONES, Walkerton; a son Donald Larry STOTLER, Linden, Mich.; ten grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Five sisters, five brothers and one grandson preceded in death.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. Burial will be in the McKinley Memorial Gardens in Winamac. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday and 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesday. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Heart Association or Cancer Society.

Isabel K. Snyder

Oct. 23, 1910 - May 8, 1994

Isabel K. SNYDER, 83, 1209 1/2 Chicago Street, Valparaiso, died at 6:55 p.m. Sunday at the Mary E. Bartz Hospice Center in Valparaiso.

She was born in Rochester to Henry Porter and Clara ALLISON HAIMBAUGH. She was a bookkeeper and resided in Rochester until two years ago when she oved to Valparaiso.

Survivors are a daugher Karen KENNIGER, Valparaiso; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildre. One son William SNYDER and one brother Alison HAIMBAUGH preceded in death.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home in Rochester with Dr. Samuel WRIGHT officitng., Burial will be at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday and 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday. Memorials may be made to the Mary E. Bartz Hospice Center, Valparaiso.

Frederick W. Harmon

Aug. 1, 1926 - May 6, 1994

Frederick W. “Fritz” HARMON, 67, of Route 6, Rochester, died at 7:10 a.m. Sunday at Millers Merry Manor, Logansport.

He was born in Cass County to Earl and Ruby SLUSSER HARMON. He was married on April 5, 1947 in Delphi to Mary MINTHORN who died May 12, 1992. He was a retired carpenter. He was a member of the WWII Purple Heart Veterans, Fulton Masonic Lodge No. 665, Disabled Veterans Organization and the American Legion post at Redkey.

Surviving are three sons Richard HARMON, Lucerne, Jeffery HARMON, Indianapolis, Mark HARMON, Macy; three brothrs Robert and Darald HARMON both of Logansport, Donald HARMON, Burnettsville; three sisters Elizabeth BAKER, Logansport, Maevis WALKER and Lois LEMASTER, both of Cayuga; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Two sisters, three brothers and one grandson preceded in death.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesdaya at McCloskey-Hamilon-Gundrum Funeral Home in Logansport with Rev. William Art MALONEY officiating. Burial will be in the Metea Cemetery with full military honors. Friends may call from 4- 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Tuesday, May 10, 1994

Gary L. Durkes

June 14, 1945 - May 8, 1994

Gary L. DURKES, 48, Route 2, Peru, died at 11 p.m. Sunday at the Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis.

He was born in Peru to George and Georgia BUTT DURKES. He was a 1963 graduate of Peru High School. He was married on Septemer 18, 1977, to Teresa STILES, who survives. He was a Miami County farmer and a member of the National Guard, Miami County Farm Bureau, Indiana Farmer’s Union, 4-H Fair board, Miami County 4-H governing board, and was a trustee of the First Baptist Church.

Surviving with his wife are a son Daniel [DURKES] at home; mother, Georgia DURKES, Peru; sister, Beverly WATKINS, Greentown; niece, Michelle HARVEY, Noblesville; nephew, Troy WATKINS, Greentown; and great-nephew, Max HARVEY, Noblesville. He was preceded in death by his father.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Eikenberry=Eddy Funeral Home in Peru, with Pastor Ronald KERR and Dr. James HARDIN officiating. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery in Peru. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Memorials may be made to the Miami County 4-H memorial scholarship fund.

Harry L. Johnston

Harry L. JOHNSTON, 92, died at 11:30 p.m. today at Woodlawn.

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

Elizabeth Winks

Apr. 29, 1915 - May 10, 1994

Elizabeth WINKS, 79, of 1217 Jackson Blvd., died at 4:09 a.m. today in the Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth, where she had resided since September.

She was born in South Milford to C.G. and Laura YOUNG SWANK. She was married on Sept. 22, 1934 in Wolcottville to Gene WINKS, who survives. They moved to Rochester in 1951. She was a homemaker and a member of he Methodist Church in South Milford.

Surviving with her husband are a son, Thomas WINKS, Elkhart; three grandsons, Scott WINKS, Houston, Texas; Rob WINKS, Elkhart; Tom WINKS, West Lafayette; sister, Kathryn FEBLES, Kendallville, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by brothers Phillip and Doyle SWANK.

Graveside services will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Rochester, with Rev. Jack HARTMAN officiating. There will be no visitation. The Foster & Good Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

Amanda E. Harvey

Sept. 24, 1904 - May 9, 1994

Amanda Elizabeth “Betty” HARVEY, 89, of 1217 Elm Street, died at 3:30 p.m. Monday at Life Care Center of Rochester, where she had resided for 16 months.

She was born in Royal Center to Samuel and Nettie GEHR WINEGARDNER. On Feb. 8, 1923 in Monticello, she married George Wilbur HARVEY who preceded in death Jan. 25, 1987. She was a homemaker and member of the Fulton Baptist Church.

Surviving are seven daughters, Donnabelle ROGERS, Mrs. Francis (Marjorie) CAVE and Mrs. Norman (Doris) WARNER, all of Rochester; Mrs. Doyle (Betty) PUTMAN, Argos; Mrs. Fred (Carol) KINDIG, and Mrs. Mike (Barbara) HOLLOWAY, both of Mentone; Mrs. Linda BRENNAN, Pamdale, Calif; a sister, Alma TIGLER, Peru; a brother, Wilbur “Boots” WINEGARDNER, Macy; thirty-four grandchildren, sixty-seven great-grandchildren, and twenty-two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, Donald and George HARVEY Jr.; one grandson, and one granddaughter. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home in Rochester with Rev. John MAJOR officiating. Burial will be at the Fulton Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, also from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday, at the funera home.

Wednesday, May 11, 1994

Carl L. Black

Carl L. “Blackie” BLACK, 80, of Hebron, died Monday.

He graduated from Metea High School in 1934. He was WWII Army veteran and Pearl Harbor survivor, a member of he Moose Lodge in Hobart and a lifetime member of the VFW post in Merrillville. He retired from U.S. Steel.

Surviving are his wife, Helen [BLACK]; a son, Ron OLIVER, Valparaiso; a daughter, Carla STANISICH, Crown Point; a grandson, Scott OLIVER, Valparaiso; a granddaughrter, Cami LOVELL, Hobart; a brother, Paul BLACK, Frankfort; and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Sheets Funeral Home, 604 E. commercial Ave., Lowell, Indiana, with Dr. Scott PACZKOWSKI officiating. Burial will be in the Plum Grove Cemetery, Lowell. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Effie Smyth

Dec. 17, 1899 - May 9, 1994

Effie SMYTH, 94, of Peru, died at 11:25 p.m. Monday at Dukes Memorial Hospital in Peru.

She was born in Irvin, Ky., to Joe and Polly VAUGHN HOWELL. On March 8, 1916, she was married to Elree SMYTH, who preceded in death Dec. 7, 1981.

Surviving are two daughters, LaVerne SPENCER, Denver; Ina RUNKLE, Rochesrtr; a son Victor SMYTH, Peru; six sisters, Crystal WILLS, Plymouth; Bessie CROWE, Peru; Willie Jo KELLEY, Irvin, Ky.; Thelma FLYNN and Emza SAMPLES, both of Ravenna, Ky.; Agnes EDWARDS, Louisville, Ky.; thirteen grandchildren; twenty-four great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, one daughter and one sister.

Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 W. 3rd St., Peru. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, Peru. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Pat E. Good

Nov. 25, 1949 - May 10, 1994

Pat Edward GOOD, 44, 16995 Kennilworth Road, Argos, died at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pa. from injuries received in a construction accident in Youngstown, Ohio.

He was born in LaPorte to Richerd and Leta COX GOOD, who have preceded in death. On Feb. 14, 1970 he married Karen Lee EDWARDS who survives. He was owner of Good and Sons Construction Co., Argos, and a member of the First Baptist Church, Argos.

Surviving with his wife are two sons, Christopher and Brian [GOOD], at home; step-mother Mrs. Leona GOOD, Argos; three brothers, Gene GOOD, Kenton, Ohio; James GOOD, Lebanon, Ohio; Daniel OOOD, Argos; a step-brother Ronald BAKER, Argos, and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Argos with Rev. Robert E. MACE Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Grossman Funeral Home in Argos and at the church one hour prior to the services.

Sarah Jane Dudley

Feb. 8, 1901 - May 10, 1994

Sarah Jane DUDLEY, 93, of Mill Creek, and a resident of Life Care Center, Rochesrter, died Tuesday at Woodlawn Hospital.

She was born in Wakarusa to Abraham and Mary BURKEY LAUGHMAN. On June 12, 1933, in Chicago, she was married to Daniel DUDLEY, who preceded in death on Aug. 30, 1961. She was retired from teaching at the Hanna School Corporation after 40 years. She was a member of the Sauktown Church of Christ.

Surviving are several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sisters and five brothers.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Haverstock Funeral Home, 602 Maple Ave., LaPorte, with Brother Ransom EBERSOLE officiating. Burial will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Mill Creek. Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday prior to the service.

Harry L. Johnston

Jan. 14, 1902 - May 10, 1994

Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester for Harry L. JOHNSTON, 92, Rt. 1, Rochester.

The Rev. Allan C. HAZEN will officiate. Burial will be in Spring Creek Cemetery, Logansport. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday and for one hour prior to the services Saturday. The F&AM lodge No. 585 will conduct memorial services at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Friday.

Mr. Johnston died at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Woodlawn Hospital. He had been a resident of Life Care Center, Rochester, for five years. He was born in Logansport to William and Flora HERSHBERGER JOHNSTON. On Feb. 19, 1931, he married Evelyn FUNK who preceded in death on April 25, 1986. He was a 1919 graduate of Kewanna High School, a member of the Spring Creek Christian Church, Cass Co., the First Christian Church, Rochester, F&AM lodge No. 585, Twelve Mile Lions club, Agriculture Stabilization Committee service for Cass and Fulton counties, Fulton County Farm Bureau, American Quarter Horse Association, American Aberdine Angus Association, past chairman of Twelve Mile Fair Association, and a member of the Cass County Fair Board.

Surviving are three sons, Harold and William Sr. JOHNSTON, both of Logansport; Neil JOHNSTON, Rochester; two sisters, Irene ROUCH, Kewanna; Helen DOBLER, Flora; a brother Ralph JOHNSTON, Phoenix, Ariz.; and several nieces and nephews. One sister, Marie JOHNSTON, preceded in death in 1974.

Thursday, May 12, 1994

Willard M. Kuhn

Mar. 17, 1900 - May 11, 1994

Former Burket resident Willard KUHN, 94, died at 6:20 p.m. Wednesday at Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake.

He was born in Kosciusko County to Elmer and Theadotia BUMBAUGH KUHN. On August 19, 1919, in Akron, he married Mabel E. HOFFMAN, who died on August 6, 1966. In 1968 he married Helen DUBOIS, who died in 1990. He was a retired farmer and had been the custodian of the Burket School. He attended the Burket United Methodist Church and the Church of the Nazarene in Warsaw.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. John (Tona) HUFF, Burket; a step-daughter, Mrs. George (Elva) FULLER, Hartford City; three sons, Virgil KUHN, Denver; Don KUHN, Claypool; Bernard KUHN, Mentone; a sister, Mrs. Dale (Evelyn) KRIEG, Akron; a brother, James KUHN, Cameron, Mont.; eleven grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and twenty-three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three sisters and one brother.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with Rev. Theron HAINES officiating. Burial will be in the Palestine Cemetery, east of Mentone. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday.

Marianne S. Carr

Marianne S. CARR, 71, 37 North 700 East, Rochester, died at 3:21 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital.

Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home.

Thomas O. Miller

May 13, 1917 - May 11, 1994

Thomas MILLER, 76, 1516 Long Beach Drive, Lake Manitou, died at 4:45 p.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn Hospital.

He was born in Logansport to Frederick and Laura PETERSON MILLER. On May 7, 1941, in Logansport he married Betty Lou LAIRD who died April 26, 1972. On October 19, 1972 in Bloomington he married Betty DRERUP, who died January 13, 1993. He was a review appraiser for the Indiana Department of Transportation. He was a member of the Society of Real Estate Appraisers and the Rochester Elks lodge.

Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Leo (Patricia) SCHERSCHEL, Logansport; Mrs. Maynard (Pamela) THOMPSON, Cadillac, Mich.; Mary Beth MILLER, Seattle; Mrs. Kevin (Carolyn) O’HARE, London, England; Mrs. Joseph (Deborah) SMITH, Logansport; five sons, Fred MILLER, Chatham, Mass.; L. Scott MILLER, New Providence, N.J.; Jeffery MILLER, Lincoln University, Pa.; Mark MILLER, Crawfordsville; Edwark H. DRERUP III, Logansport; a sister, Mrs. Harold (Beda) WILLIAMS, Logansport; eleven grandchildren, and two great-grandsons.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home with Rev. C. Allan HAZEN officiating. Burial wi be in the Mount Hope Cemetery, Logansport. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday. Memorials may be made to the Hearthstone Hospice.

Gwendolyn Warren

July 26, 1919 - May 11, 1994

Gwendolyn WARREN, 74, of Phoenix, Arizona, died on Wednesday.

She was born in Rochester to Russell and Pauline MOORE. She was married to William WARREN Sr., who preceded in death on February 12, 1988. They lived in Rochester until 1956 when they moved to Phoenix. She was retired from the First American Title Company in Phoenix.

She is survived by a son, William WARREN Jr., and a daughter Sharon AYLESWORTH, both of Phoenix; a sister, Betty KIZER, Eustis, Fla.; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one grandson, Lyle WARREN and one sister, Ann MATTHEWS.

Services are pending at Mercer Mortiary in Phoenix. Memorials may be made to the Scottsdale Foundation for the Handicapped, 7507 East Osborn Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251.

Friday, May 13, 1994

Paul T. Shafer

Paul T. SHAFER of Davenport, Florida, died at 4 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital during a visit to his daugher and son-in-law, Rev. Richard and Martha DEAN of Argos.

Arrangements are pending at the Grossman Funeral Home in Argos.

Marianne S. Carr

Nov. 23, 1922 - May 12, 1994

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Rochester, for Marianne S. CARR, 71, 37 north 700 East, Rochester. Burial will be in I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Rochester.

Rev. Carl RICKS will officite. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday and one hour prior to the services Saturday.

Mrs. Carr died at 3:21 a.m. Thursday at Woodlawn Hospital. She was born in Portland, Indiana, to Ora and Maple WOOD STEPHEN. On October 29,1949, in Rochester, she married Homer CARR, who survives. She served in the U.S. Navy Waves during WWII. In addition to working as a secretary at Sealed Power, she was a key figure in local Republican politics. She managed the Fulton County License Branch, served as a Henry Township trustee, and was Fulton County Republican Vice Chairman. She was named Republican Woman of the year in 1985. She was a member of the Portland Methodist Church, American Legion Post No. 36, Order of the Eastern Star, Women of the Moose, and the Fulton County Republican Women’s Club.

Surviving with her husband are a daughter, Gale SMITH, Plymouth; a grandson, Anthony SMITH, Muncie; two granddaughters, Marianne SHALLEY, Lafayette; Sara POTTS, Piggott, Ark.; a sister, Jane GAINES, Dallas, Txas; six brothers, George STEPHEN, Akron; William STEPHEN and John STEPHEN, both of Rochester; Roger STEPHEN, Kokomo; Allen STEPHEN, White Bluff, Ten.; and Robert STEPHEN, Lafayette. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Beth KNOUFF; a sister, Vivian STEPHEN, and a brother, Richard STEPHEN.

Saturday, May 14, 1994

Paul T. Shafer

March 31, 1914 - May 13, 1994

The family has requested no services or visitation for Paul T. SHAFER, 80, 615 Pink Apartment Road, Davenport, Fla. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Mr. Shafer died at 4 a.m. Friday at Woodlawn Hospital where he had been a patient for one week. He had been visiting his daughter and son-in-law, The Rev. Richard and Martha DEAN, Argos. He was born in Dupont, Ohio, to William L. and Susan PROWANT SHAFER. In June 14, 1935, in Durand, Mich., he married Marion GORDON who survives. He was a farmer and General Motors employee and member of the First Baptist Church, Davenport, Fla.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Mrs. Albert (Paula) FRAZIER, Bancroft, Mich.; Mrs. Nancy REED, Point of Rocks, Md.; and Mrs. Rev. Richard (Martha) DEAN, Argos; eleven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren and three brothers, Aubra [SHAFER], Bancroft, Mich.; Harold [SHAFER], Durand, Mich.; and John [SHAFER], Owosso, Mich. Preceding in death were a daughter, Doris WARSTLER, and two brothers.

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

Esther A. Morris

Dec. 26, 1908 - May 13, 1994

Esther A. MORRIS, 85, of Palm City, Fla., died Friday at Martin Memorial Medical Center, Stuart, Fla.

She was born in Roanoke County, Va., to John Harvey and India B. BOONE ANGLE. She lived in Indianapolis before moving to Florida 35 years ago. She lived in Palm City for the last 10 years. She attended the First United Methodist Church of Stuart and was a member of the Martin Downs Country Club and the Telephone Pioneers of America. She was chief telephone operator for Indiana Bell for 35 years, retiring in 1965.

Surviving with her husband Robert W. MORRIS, Palm City, are six sisters, Vernie CARNEY, Logansport; Ruby SULLIVAN, Peru; Addie MILLER, Rives Junction, Mich.; Clara JONES, Peru; Bea SCOTT Logansport; and Jane HANSEN, Kokomo; and nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were three sisters, Mary Maxine BURKHOLDER, Margaret Louise KINGERY and Mildred HARRISON, and two brothers, Buren ANGLE and Merle ANGLE.

Services wil be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Walace and White Funeral Home Chapel, Stuart, Fla. with the Rev. Harold JOHNSON officiating. Services wi also be at 11 a.m. Wednesdayat McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with Elder Steven A. KINGERY officiating. Burial will be in the Summit Lawn Cemetery, Westfield. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday at McClain Funeral Home.

Monday, May 16, 1994

Howard R. Josetti

April 13, 1919 - May 15, 1994

Howard R. JOSETTI, 75, 1407 Rochesrter Blvd., died at 8:05 a.m. Sunday at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac.

He was born in Chicago to Arthur and Elizabeth AMFT JOSETTI. On October 28, 1944, in Anderson, he married Marjorie HUGHES, who survives. He moved to Rochester 2 1/2 years ago from Chicago. He was retired from the Chicago Transit Authority. He served in the army during WWII in the Pacific theater. He was a member of Saint Alphonus Catholic Church, Chicago, Ill; the Logan-Avondale Post No. 7928 VFW, Chicago, Ill.; and the American Legion Post No. 60, Logansport.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Mrs. Ronald (Connie) SENO, Bolingbrook, Ill.; Mrs. Lester (Verna) ALM, Des Plains, Ill.; Mrs. Arthur (Mary Ann) SMITH, Northlake, Ill.; two sons, David JOSETTI, Chicago, Ill.; Howard JOSETTI, Poplar Grove, ll.; sixteen grandchildren, and five nieces and nephews. Two brothers, Arthur and Oscar [JOSETTI], preceded him in death.

Services aill be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rochester with Father Frank KILCLINE officiating. Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Rochester. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside rites., Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home. A Vigil Prayer service will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday and from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday.

Milton B. Thacker

Former Rochester resident Milton B. THACKER, 69, 1441 Jefferson Drive, Carmel, died at 5:20 a.m. Monday at Carmel Care Center, Carmel.

Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Marjorie R. Cooper

June 30, 1912 - May 15, 1994

Marjorie COOPER, 81, 3556 South State Road 19, Mentone, died at 3:41 a.m. Sunday at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

She was born in Grant County to Emmet and Elizabeth KEM FOLTZ. On July 5, 1930, in Owensboro, Ky., she married Raymond COOPER, who survives. She was a homemaker and co-owner of Cooper’s Store in Mentone. She was a member of the Mentone United Methodist Church, the Methodist Women, and the Mentone Reading Club.

Surviving with her husand are a son, David COOPER, Mentone; two sisters, Mrs. Dwight (Gertrude) THOMPSON, Swayzee; Mrs. Velma PATTERSON, Matthews; three grandchildren, Debra SPENCER, Mentone; Dan COOPER, Indianapolis; and Denise DRIVER, Portage. Two sisters, Dorothy and Deloris [FOLTZ], preceded in death.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Mentone United methodist Church with Rev. Cathy JOHNS and Rev. Will LAWSON Sr. officiating. Burial will be at Mentone Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at King Memorial Home, Mentone. Memorials may be made to the Mentone United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society.

Charles F. Lyon

Nov. 1, 1930 - May 14, 1994

Charles F. “Chuck” LYON, 63, 7668 West Swick Road, Beaver Dam Lake, Claypool, died at 10:19 p.m. Sarturday at Kosciusko Community Hospital,Warsaw.

He was born in Marion to William and Mabel CRAWFORD LYON. On December 7, 1951, he married Roberta “Bert” MORRIS, who survives. He was a supervisor at Anaconda Wire and Cable, Marion, and had been owner of the Bee Hive store at Beaver Dam Lake since 1967. He served in the Navy from 1948 to 1952, and was a member of the Rochester Moose Lodge and Indianapolis American Legion.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Valencia TITUS, LaFontaina; Mrs. Donnie (Teresa) ADAMS, Palestine; Mrs. Paul (Toni) BRADY, Indianapolis; four sisters, Muriel BUMBAUGH, Florida; Virginia HOSTETLER, Arizona; Mary KENDALL, Greentown; Patricia ROINSON, Ft. Wayne; two brothers, Arthur LYON, Oregon; and James LYON, Marion. Brother Donald LYON and sister Rose FUTRELL preceded him in death.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with Rev. Ersel POTTS officiating. Burial will be at Garden of Memories, Marion. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Tuesday, May 17, 1994

Jean E. Bussard

Jean E. BUSSARD, 70, Akron, died at 6:46 a.m. today at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

Arrangements are pending at the Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Milton B. Thacker

Oct. 4, 1924 - May 16, 1994

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery for former Rochesrer resident Milton THACKER, 1441 B Jefferson Dr., Carmel.

The Rev. C. Allan HAZEN will officiate. Military graveside rites will be conducrted by the Rochester American Legion and VFW Posts. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester. Memorials may be made to the Rochester First Christian Church.

He was born in Silver Lake to Carl and Elizabeth BASHORE THACKER. On December 30, 1945, in Rochester, he married Selena M. PETERSON, who survives. He lived in Flint, Mich., and Oceanside, Calif., prior to moving to Carmel in 1990. He served in the Army during WWII, and was a graduate of Indiana College of Mortuary Science. He was a former funeral director and retired real estate broker. He was a member of Oceanside Elks Lodge, Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite, and Oceanside Mensa Society. He was also a member of Vista Baptist Church and the Rochester First Christian Church.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mrs. William (Karin) ANDERSON, Carmel; a son, Stephen THACKER, Vista, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Clint (Janis) JOSEPH, Temecula, Calif.; and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Lorene RAUSCHKE, Rochester. A sister, Madonna THACKER, preceded in death.

Rodney L. Severns

Sept. 1, 1951 - May 15, 1994

Rodney Leroy SEVERNS, 42, 184 1/2 E. 6th St., Peru, died at 10:40 p.m. Sunday, at the Veterans Administation Hospital, Indianapolis.

He was born in Rochester to Benjamin and Eleanor WENTWORTH SEVERNS. He attended Beaver Dam School and Akron High School. He served in the Air Force from 1970 to 1980. He worked as a security officer for the World Trade Center in Dallas, Texas. He moved to Peru from Dallas two years ago.

Surviving with his parents are two sisters, Patricia BAILEY, Indianapolis; Diana RHOADS, Ashland, Ohio; four nieces, one nephew and several aunts and uncles. One brother, Dana SEVERNS, preceded him in death in 1991.

There will be no visitation. Burial wil be at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Rochester. Foster & Good Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Wednesday, May 18, 1994

Jean E. Bussard

Nov. 11, 1923 - May 17, 1994

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, for Jean E. BUSSARD, 514 Main St., Akron.

Rev. Lowell BURRUS will officiate. Burial will be at Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Cancer Society.

She was born in Peru to Lawrence and Goldie WILCOXON ARTHUR. On May 2, 1941, in Peru, she married Joseph BUSSARD, who died October 8, 1977.

Surviving are three daughters, Sue BUSSARD, Akron; Mrs. Perry (Jane Ann) CLARK, New Haven; Mrs. John (Bernice) STRONG, Akron; six sons, John BUSSARD, Hudson; David BUSSARD, Akron; Rex BUSSARD, Fort Wayne; Bob BUSSARD, North Liberty; Greg BUSSARD, Warsaw; Churk BUSSARD, Akron; a sister, Mrs. Pat (Margaret) ROSE, Logansport; eighteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A son, James BUSSARD and two brothers, Elwood ARTHUR and Richard ARTHUR preceded her in death.

Donas L. Armey

Dec. 28, 1923 - May 17, 1994

Donas L. ARMEY, 70, 1602 North Heckathorn Dr., North Manchester, died at 6 a.m. Tuesday at her home.

She was born in Fulton County to Guy and Edith PERRY KAMP. On July 15, 1951, in Columbia City, she married Milburn J. ARMEY, who survives. She worked for Chicago Transformer, Tri-Wee, and Heckman Bindery, all of North Manchester. She retired in 1988.

Surviving with her husband are a son, Larry IHNEN, North Manchester; two brothers, Donald KAMP, Rochester; Jock KAMP, Argos; a sister, Doris GUTHRIE, Laketon; two grandchildren and a great-grandchild. A brother preceded her in death.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Bender Chapel Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Home, North Manchester, with Rev. Marlin McCANN officiating. Burial will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, North Manchester.

Mae Burke

March 10, 1903 - Oct. 22, 1993

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Fulton Cemetery, with Rev. Dorothy JONES officiating, for former Fulton County resident Mae BURKE.

She died at 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22, 1993, in West Palm Beach, Fla., and has been cremated. Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of the arrangements.

She was born in Bruce Lake to Eli and Ida ZABST BARKER. She was married to William BURKE, who prceded in death July 13, 1951. They owned a store and rental cottages at Fletchers Lake.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Helen WOOD, West Palm Beach, Fla.; a granddaughter, Mrs. Robert (Jody) TRICHLER, Jupiter, Fla.; a grandson, Patrick WOOD, West Palm Beach, Fla.; a great-grandson, Joel GENSUGE, Jupiter, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. A sister, Mrs. Essie GRISWOLD and a brother, V.L. BARKER, preceded in death.

Stanley F. Czech

March 24, 1907 - May 17, 1994

Stanley F. CZECH, 87, 575 North, Winamac, died at 8:15 a.m. Tuesday at Winamac Nursing Center.

He was born in Chicago to Frank and Pauline KILTICKA CZECH. On Jan. 16, 1946, in Chicago, he married Isabelle L. McVICAR, who died Feb. 1, 1974. He was an American civilian living in Poland during WWII and was in a prison camp for 39 months. He came to Winamac in 1952 from Chicago. He retired from Thermo Products Company, North Judson, in 1972.

Surviving are three daughters, Kathy KEGARISE, Kewanna; Pamela CZECH, Winamac; Jeannette COBB, Red Bluff, Calif; two sons, Edward CZECH, Winamac; Thomas CZECH, Round-O, S.C.; eighteen grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Two daughters, two sons and two brothers preceded him in death.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Frain Mortuary, Winamac, with Father Frank KILCLINE officiating. Friends may call at the mortuary from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and after 8 a.m. Friday. A scriptural wake service will be at 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the mortuary.

Thursday, May 19, 1994

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Friday, May 20, 1994

Harold L. Groninger

Aug. 24, 1913 - May 19, 1994

Former Akron resident, Harold L. GRONINGER, 80, Timbercrest Retirement Community, North Manchester, died at 9:35 a.m. Thursday in Wabash County Hospital.

He was born in Huntington to Roy L. and Mary FERREE GRONINGER. On June 15, 1935, in Pierceton, he married Louise WENDEL, who died on April 27, 1994. He was a member of the Church of the Brethren, Roann. A longtime leader in Indiana banking, he was a member of the Rochester First National Bank board of directors, the Indiana Bankers Association, the Indiana Department of Financial Institutions board, was past chairman of the Akron Bank Board and was named a Sagamore of the Wabash by former governor Otis Bowen. He belonged to the Akron Lions Club and Akron Chamber of Commerce.

Surviving are three sons, Kent GRONINGER, Washington, D.C.; Dennis GRONINGER, Silver Lake; Gary GRONINGER, Orlando, Fla.; two sisters, Pauline DAINE, South Bend; Alice McFARLAND, Akron; three brothers, Gordon GRONINGER and Wayne GRONINGER, both of Silver Lake; Dwight GRONINGER, Orlando, Fla., and seven grandchildren. A sister, Ruth DAINE, and a brother, Otto GRONINGER, preceded in death.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Timbercrest Chapel, North Manchester with Pastor Kurt SNYDER officiating. Entombment will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, and at Timbercrest Chapel one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be made to Timbercrest Retirement Community, North Manchester.

George W. Krom Jr.

March 27, 1909 - May 19, 1994

George W. KROM Jr., 85, 1490 North 525 East, Rochester, died at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at Life Care Center, Rochester, after being admitted Wednesday.

He was born in Rochester to George W. and Minnie BLACKETOR KROM Sr. On June 16, 1940, in Rochester, he married Josephine THOMPSON, who survives. He was a retired farmer and member of the American Shorthorn Association and Rochester First Baptist Church. He and his family were co-hosts of the Farm Progress Show in 1989, when it was staged east of Rochester.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Kaleen S. KEHOE, Indianapolis; Mrs. Barbara J. BRYANT, London, Ohio; a son, George W. [KROM] III and his wife Nancy, Rochester; four grandchildren, Ivey KROM, Kim KROM, George Wayne KROM IV, all of Rochester, and Kristi KROM KRETZMIEIR and her husband John, Fowler. A son, James Robert KROM died in 1943. Two sisters, Mrs. Norabelle BRYANT and Mrs. Mary COOK and a brother A.B. KROM, also preceded in death.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with Dr. Samuel WRIGHT and Rev. Junior BOSE officiating. Burial will be at Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday and after 11 a.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Rochester First Baptist Church scholarship fund.

James C. Eatmon

Feb. 19, 1937 - May 19, 1994

James Clarence “J.C.” EATMON, 57, 1228 Franklin Ave., died unexpectedly at 11 a.m. Thursday at Memorial Hospital, Michigan City.

He was born in Kaiser, Ark., to Andrew O. and Ruby J. BENSEN EATMON. He worked for 20 years at Akron Foundry as a supervisor. He was a member of Hope Chapel Christian Church, Michigan City.

Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Steve (Linda) WILLINGHAM, Little Rock, Ark.; Mrs. Roger (Brenda) VOGEL and Debbra SHAFER, both of Rochester; Mrs. Terry (Patricia) SIMONS, Fulton three sons, Jerry W. EATMON, Little Rock, Ark.; Robert W. EATMON, Rochester; Donald E. EATMON, Macy; eight sisters, Mrs. Alvin (Martha) BARNETT, Elkhart; Mrs. Tom (Jane) LUGO, Kokomo; Mrs. Dee (Joan) SHOEMAKER, Carson City, Nev.; Mrs. Edward (Lillian) PARHAM, Springdale, Ark.; Reba MILES and Glynda DEATON, both of Osceola, Ark.; Freda EATMON, Jonesboro, Ark.; Mrs. Fred (Betty) FREGIN, Oswego, Ill.; three brothers, Wilbur EATMON and David EATMON, both of Wilson, Ark.; Kenneth EATMON, Logansport; and ten grandchildre and one great-granddaughter. His parnts and four brothers, Odell EATMON, Jerry Don EATMON, Phillip Ervin EATMON, and Melvin C. EATMON preceded in death.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. David A. WELSH officiating. Burial will be at Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday and after 9 a.m. Monday until the service.

Cecil Rhodes

Cecil RHODES, 79, Athens, died at 3:04 a.m. today at Memorial Hospital, Logansport.

Arranements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Saturday, May 21, 1994

Cecil Rhodes

May 13, 1914 - May 20, 1994

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the Hartzler Funeral home, Akron, for Cecil RHODES, 80, 6257 East, State Road 14, Athens.

Pastor James MALBONE will officiate. Burial will be in the Athens Cemetery with military rites conducted by the American Legion and VFW of Rochester. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Sunday. Memorials may be made to the Akron [Church of God].

Mr. Rhodes died at 3:04 a.m. Friday at Logansport Memorial Hospital. He was born in Athens to Winfred and Emma HOPPES RHODES. On April 15, 1945 in Athens he married Vida Bernice BLACKETOR, who died Sept. 17, 1988. He was a carpenter whose work can be seen in area round barns. He belongd to the Akron Masonic Lodge, and the Akron Church of God Homebuilders Class. He was an avid gardener. During WWII, he took part in four major campaigns, including the Normandy invasion and the Battle of the Bulge, was a member of 325th U.S. Army Airborne Glider Division. He was shot down over Holland and for a time was missing in action.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Michael (Rhonda) K. SMITH, Kewanna a son, Courtney Kent RHODES, Westlake, Ohio; four grandchildren, Angela and Adam SMITH Alexander and Addison RHODES; a sister, Mrs. Orville (Claudia) SRIVER, Akron; loving friend, Lucille HARROLD; four brothers, Don RHODES, Gas City; Rex RHODES, Albuquerque, New Mexico; Ross RHODES, Phoenix, Ariz.; Robert RHODES, Rochester. Preceding in death were three broters, Norman RHODES, Clyde RHODES and Dick RHODES.

Margaret M. Master

Oct. 11, 1914 - May 20, 1994

Margaret M. MASTER, 70, Route 2, Rochester, died at 12:15 p.m. Prairie View Health Care Center, Warsaw.

She was born in Fulton County to Henry and Sarah KESSLER HEIGHWAY COLFAX and lived all her life in the Bethlehem area north of Athens. On Oct. 31, 1936, she married Clair D. JONES, who preceded in death in March, 1953. She later married John MASTER, who preceded in death in 1962. She was a homemaker and a farmer. She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and the Better Homes Club of Newcastle Township.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. John (Jeanette) McKEE, Akron; a son, Ronald L. JONES, Warsaw; eleven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were one granddaughter, Patricia SHOEMAKER and one brother, Everett KESSLER.

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

John E. McIntire

Jan. 27, 1934 - May 4, 1994

John Edward McINTIRE, 60, San Rafael, Calif., died unexpectedly on May 4 in Fairfax, Calif.

He was born in Rochester to Edward “Dutch” and Mabel McINTIRE. He graduated from Rochester High School. He was a member of Cub Scouts and a golfing club while in Rocheser. He attended Indiana University, where he was a sports reporter. He also attended the College of Marion and and Phil Mattson jazz workshops. He served in the Army from 1953-1955.

Surviving are three daughters, Mary McINTIRE, Chicago, Ill.; Lorraine McINTIRE, San Jose, Calif.; Roberta KLEMMER, Goshen, and three grandchildren.

A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. June 11 at the First Congregational Church of San Rafael, Calif. Memorials may be made to Foothill-Deanza Foundation, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022.

Monday, May 23, 1994

Carolyn E. Polakoff

Jan. 20, 1947 - May 21, 1994

Carolyn E. POLAKOFF, 47, Indianapolis, died at 12:55 a.m. Saturday at Hooverwood Nursing Home, Indianapolis.

She was born in Chicago to Albert and Florence MAGAZINE KATZ. She lived in Indianapolis for 26 years.

Survivors are her mother, Florence KATZ, Akron, and a brother, Jerry KATZ, Homewood.

Graveside services will be at 12 noon Monday at the Fort Wayne Jewish Cemetery, Old Decatur Road, with Rabbi Harvey MARKOWITZ officiating. Memorials may be made to B’Nai Jacob Synagogue or National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Tuesday, May 24, 1994

Patricia A. Shoemaker

April 1, 1928 - May 23, 1994

Patricia A. SHOEMAKER, 66, 507 E. Main St., Mentone, died at 2:05 p.m. Monday at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

She was born in Mentone to Earl and Mariam FOUTS SHINN. On March 28, 1947, in Marion, she married Kenneth SHOEMAKER, who survives. She was a justice of the peace for Kosciusko County and worked 25 years as a librarian for Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation. She was a former Cub Scout den mother, a member of the Mentone United Methodist Church and the Jolly Jane’s club.

Surviving with her husband are theee sons, Ted SHOEMAKER, North Webster; Jeff SHOEMAKER, Sebring, Fla.; Andy SHOEMAKER, Mentone; a brother Jack SHINN, Fort Wayne; a sister Mrs. James (Mary Beth) MINER, Etne Green, and twelve grandchidren.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with Rev. Cathy JOHNS and Rev. Peter ALBERTSON officiating. Burial will be at Palestine Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to t= 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Wednesday, May 25, 1994

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Thursday, May 26, 1994

Mildred A. Wentzel

Dec. 22, 1919 - May 24, 1994

Mildred Alice WENTZEL, 74, 22912 Lake Shore Dr., Elkharrt, died at 4:07 a.m. Tuesday at Elkhart General Hospital.

She was bvon in Rocheter to Ernest and Pearl IRVIN. In 1952, in Rochester, she married Clarence F. WENTZEL, who survives. In 1982 she retired from Topps Manufacturing Company, Rochester.

Surviving with her husband are a son, William C. WENTZEL, South Bend, and two sisters, Mary L. BERRY, and Mrs. Lloyd (Forence) JEFFERIES, both of Rochester.

No service or visitation is scheduled. There will be a cremation. Walley-Mills-Zimmerman Funeral Home, Elkhart, is in charge of the arrangemets. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

Sue Ann Nead

May 13, 1938 - May 26, 1994

Sue Ann NEAD, 56, Rt. 5, Logansport, died at 12:46 a.m. today at her home. She was born in Cass County to Cecil and Mary NULF ARTHUR. On June 15, 1957, in Tweve Mile, she married Richard L. NEAD who survives. She worked at the bookstore at Caston High School and was extra curricular activity secretary. She was a member of the Hoover Community Church.

Surviving with her husband are two daughters, Shari KARLSRUD, and Mary Ann NETSER, both of Logansport; a son, Gary L. NEAD, Fishers; a brother, Richard ARTHUR Twelve Mile, and six grandchildren. A brother and sister preceded in death.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport, with Rev. Gene FRYE officiating. Burial will be at Ever-Rest Memorial Park Cemetery, Logansport. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Ralph D Horn

Former Mentone resident Ralph D. HORN, 76, of Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw, died at 4:54 a.m. today at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

Arrangements are pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Friday, May 27, 1994

Ralph D. Horn

April 13, 1918 - May 26, 1994

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Mentone Cemetery for Ralph HORN, 76, of Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw.

Rev. Roy WOLFE will officiate. Friends may call from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at King Memorial Home.

Mr. Horn died at 4:43 a.m. Thursday at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born nt Mentone to Fred and Anna STOCKBERGER HORN. He lived in Mentone until moving to Miller’s Merry Manor three years ago. He was a former employee of Korth Furniture, Warsaw.

Surviving are two brothers, Richard HORN, Elkhart; Harold HORN, Mentone; five sisters, Mrs. Sam (Leota) HOLLOWAY, Talma; Mrs. Loa Jean RHODES and Beverly Sue MURPHY, both of Akron; Mrs. Richard (Shirley) WINE, Warsaw, and Mrs. Burton (Donna) BAKER, Mentone. Two sisters and two brothers preceded in death.

Saturday, May 28, 1994

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Monday, May 30, 1994

[no paper - holiday]

Tuesday, May 31, 1994

Lloyd A. Dutchess

Aug. 18, 1929 - May 30, 1994

Lloyd A. “Big Dutch” DUTCHESS, 64, 2009 Boulevard St., Lake Manitou, died at 11:10 p.m. Monday at his home.

He was born in Howard County to William and Madge OLDFATHER DUTCHESS. On July 23, 1966, in Rochester, he married Carla LUCAS, who surcvives. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War. He retired from Chrysler Transmission Plant, Kokomo, in 1980. He was a member of the First Brethren Church of Kokomo, UAW Local 685, Galveston American Legion, Manitou Moose Lodge, Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Fulton County, and the First Presbyterian Church, Rochester.

Surviving with his wife are two sisters, Mrs. Russell (Portia) DEVORE, Galveston; Mrs. Jerry (Marcia) HARMS, Indianapolis; two brothers, Floyd C. DUTCHESS (his twin brother), Kokomo; Creg F. DUTCHESS, Galveston, and five nieces and nephews.

Services wil be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. Mark BENDES and Rev. Sue BURTON officiating. Burial will be at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and after 9 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Fulton County or Hearthstone Hospice.

Erma L. Graf Flora

Aug. 16, 1918 - May 30, 1994

Erma Louise GRAF FLORA, 75, 1400 Liberty St., Logansport, formerly of Denver and Peru, died at 6:20 p.m. Monday at Memorial Hospital, Logansport.,

She was born in Miami County to Paul and Ruth LaVAUGH JOHNSON. On April 30, 1939, she married Russell “Vern” GRAF who died Nov. 6, 1970. On Feb. 19, 1983, she married Howard FLORA, who survives. She retired from Hausk-Harlan, where she was a bookkeeper, in 1983. She was a member of the Denver United Methodist Church.

Surviving with her husband are three sons, Richard GRAF, Logansport, Larry GRAF and Michael GRAF, both of Denver; two daughters, Madelyn PUTNAM, Pascoag, R.I.; Karen MUSTACHIO, Denver; a brother, Norman JOHNSON, Maple Valley, Wash.; three sisters, Frances BOOKWALTER, Wilma BUNNELL and Judith HOFF, all of Peru; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. A step-son, Alex “Bud” FLORA and a brother Harold JOHNSON preceded in death.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with Rev. John RANDAL III officiating. Burial will be at Rayburn Cemetery, Peru. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday.

Kate E. Warner

March 1, 1898 - May 30, 1994

Kate Elizabeth WARNER, 96, Miller’s Merry Manor, Peru, formerly of Denver and Perrysburg, died at 10:20 p.m. Monday at Miller’s Merry Manor.

She was born in Coles County, Ill., to Bascom and Margie HIXON WILSON. On March 6, 1918, in Mexico, she married Leores WARNER, who died Nov. 2, 1984. She graduated from Twelve Mile High School in 1916. She was a Sunday School teacher at the Perrysburg Baptist Church for many years. She was a member of the Denver Study Club, 50 Plus Club and Denver Baptist Church.

Surviving are a son, Fred WARNER, Peru; four daughters, Eva FRIEND, Macy; Elizabeth YOUNG, Twelve Mile; Nada MILLER, Sebring, Fla.; Rosa Lee LINN and Ann HATTERY, both of Macy; sixteen grandchildren and 42 great-grandchildren. Two brothers, Joe WILSON and Neil WILSON; two sisters, Ruth MILLS and Marie STALLER; three grandchildren and two great=grandchildren preceded in death.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with Rev. Don RITCHEY officiating. Burial will be at Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Mary A. Smith

Mary A. SMITH, 85, Elwood, died Monday afternoon at Mercy Hospital, Elwood.

Arrangements are pending at Copher-Fesler Funeral Home, Elwood.

Carmelita Torgerson

Aug. 16, 1931 - May 29, 1994

Carmelita TORGERSON, 62, Route 1, Twelve Mile, died at 7:55 a.m. Sunday at Memorial Hospital, Logansport.

She was born in Huntington to Ervin and Ruby RUNKLE KAYLOR. On July 27, 1951, in Winamac, she married Andrew TORGERSON, who died Dec. 4, 1985. She was a homemaker.

Surviving are three daughters, Wendy MOORE, Canoga Park, Calif.; Sheri BETTS, Fort Wayne; Rita Marie TORGERSON, Lomita, Calif., and three grandchildren. A sister, Marcella KAYLOR, preceded n death.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with Rev. Rod SCHULER officiating. Burial will be at the Winamac Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Wednesday, June 1, 1994

Mary A. Smith

Aug. 28, 1908 - May 30, 1994

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Copher and Fesler Funeral Home, Elwood, for Mary Adeline KREIDER SMITH, 85, 803 North Anderson Blvd., Elwood.

Pastor Dwight STENNETT will officiate. Burial will be at the Corinth Brethren Church Cemetery, Twelve Mile. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Twelve Mile.

Mrs. Smith died at 12:42 p.m. Monday at Mercy Hospital, Elwood. She was born in Perrysburg to Charles and Daisy REED KREIDER. On Oct. 17, 193`, she married George SMITH, who died Aug. 2, 1991. She was a homemaker and a member of the Elwood Kiwanis Club and the First Baptist Church, Elwood.

Surviving are a son, Richard SMITH, Escondido, Calif.; a daughter, Mrs. Bill (Sue) STOKES, Rochester; a brother, Ernest KREIDER, Bremen; three [sic] grandchildren, Stephen and Chris STOKES, Rochester; Richard and Tracy STOKES, Warsaw and three great-grandchildren, Zachary, Jeanifer and Shelby STOKES.

Hattie M. Pennington

June 15, 1898 - May 29, 1994

Hattie M. PENNINGTON, 95, former Rochesrter resident, died Sunday at the eatitudes Rest Home, Phoenix, Ariz.

She was born in Rochester to J. Herbert and Leora SEVERNS SHOBE. On June 15, 1931, she married Elmer PENNINGTON who died Dec. 13, 1956. She lived in Arizona for several years.

Surviving are a niece, Mrs. Patricia CHRISTMAN LIGHT, Scottsdale, Ariz.; a grand-niece and two grand-nephews. A sister, Mrs. Mattie CHRISTMAN, and two brothers preceded in death.

Graveside services are tentatively scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Zimmerman Family Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, Rochester.

Pauline H. Mayfield

March 7, 1927 - May 30, 1994

Pauline H. HUNNESHAGEN MAYFIELD, 67, Indianapolis, formerly of Kokomo, died Monday at the Community East Hospital, Indianapolis.

She attended Indiana University of Kokomo and worked as a secretary fo the Shell Company. She was a member of the First Congregational Church and the Psi Iota Xi of Kokomo. She was a secretary for the dean of students and curricular affairs at the Indiana University School of Medicine for 27 years. For the past four years she worked for L.S. Ayres’ Castleton Store. She was a member of the Second Presbyterian Church, Indianapolis.

Surviving are three sons, Greg MAYFIELD, Carmel; Peter MAYFIELD and Pat MAYFIELD, both of Indianapolis; two sisters, Dorothy WEAVER, Atlanta, Ga.; Marjorie KILELINE, Kokomo; two grandsons and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Second Presbyterian Church, Indianapolis. Burial will be at the Crown Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Harry W. Moore Castleton Chapel, Indianapolis. Memorial contributions may be made to the Indianapolis Zoo.

Garette W. Jennings

Garette Weston JENNINGS was stillborn at 5:53 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend.

Surviving are his parents, Scott and Staci AMAN JENNINGS, 106 W. South St., Argos; maternal grandparents Richard and Gloria AMAN, Plymouth; paternal grandparents John and Joy JENNINGS, Argos; maternal great-grandparents, Victor and Irene GOZE, Plymouth, John and Betsy AMAN, Rochester; paternal great-grandmother, Beatrice JENNINGS, Tippecanoe; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos, with Rev. Robin SMITH officiating. There is no visitation. Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, is in charge of arrangements.

Thursday, June 2, 1994

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Friday, June 3, 1994

James R. Ward

Feb. 9, 1915 - June 2, 1994

James R. WARD, 79, 481 E. Fifth St., Peru, died at 11:23 a.m. Thursday at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru.

He was born in Douglas County, Ga., to James and Ritha Jane WALDROP WARD. On Dec. 4, 1943, he married June E. FENIMORE, who survives. He served in the Army during World War II with the 73rd Tank Destroyer Battalion of General George Patton’s 3rd Army. He received the European Service Medal, the American Theater Service Ribbon and the Good Conduct Medal. He was retired from the Norfolk and Western Railroad. He was a member of the Ephesus Baptist Church, Winston, Ga., and the First Baptist Church, Peru.

Surviving with his wife are a son, James WARD, and a daughter, Janet GAMESTER, both of Peru. Also surviving are four grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, one great-grandson and one step-great-grandson. A sister preceded in death.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, Peru, with Pastor Ronald L. KERR officiating. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery, Peru. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.

John S. Shafer

Aug. 22, 1909 - April 25, 1994

Former Rochester resident John Stanton SHAFER, 84, 2240 Ridge Road, Prescott, Ariz. died on Monday, April 25, in Arizona.

He was born in Rochester to Dr. Howard and Mary STANTON SHAFER. He was a graduate of Culver Military Academy and attended Indiana University, Miami University of Ohio and Northwestern University. He served in the Army during World War II and was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution. He helped organize the Prescott Fine Arts Center. His father, Dr. Howard SHAFER, founded Woodlawn Hospital here.

Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth STRAUSS, Pasadena, Calif.; a sister-in-law, Mrs. David (Betty) SHAFER, Rochester, and four grand-nephews.

Services and interment were held in Prescott, Ariz.

Saturday, June 4, 1994

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Monday, June 6, 1994

Hattie M. Pennington

June 15, 1898 - May 29, 1994

Hattie M. PENNINGTON, 95, former Rochester resident, died Sunday at the Beatitudes Rest Home, Phoenix, Ariz.

She was born in Rochester to J. Herbert and Leora SEVERNS SHOBE. On June 15, 1931, she married Elmer PENNINGTON, who died Dec. 13, 1956. She lived in Arizona for several years.

Surviving are a niece, Mrs. Patricia CHRISTMAN LIGHT, Scottsdale, Ariz.; a grand-niece and two grand-nephews. A sister, Mrs. Mattie CHRISTMAN and two brothers preceded in death.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery with Rev. Junior BOSE officiating. Memorials may be made to The First Baptist Church of Rochester. Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of the arrangements.

Bertha I. Imhoff

Sept. 28, 1903 - June 4, 1994

Bertha I. IMHOFF, 90, Walton, died at 5:30 p.m. Saturday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Peru.

She was born in Miami County to Charles and Amanda Jane MOORE LONG. On Dec. 24, 1953, she married Fred H. IMHOFF, who died Aug. 27, 1979.

Surviving are a step-son, Neal IMHOFF, Maitland, Fla.; a niece, Mary Jane GUYER, Peru, and nine grandchildren. Three step-children and two brothers preceded in death.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, Peru, with Pastor John B. MURDOCK officiating. Burial will be at the Metzger Cemetery, Miami County. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Frank M. Hizer

May 8, 1912 - June 4, 1994

Frank M. HIZER, 82, 5650 South 575 West, Kewanna, died at 10:05 p.m. Saturday at Holy Cross Parkview Hospital, Plymouth.

He was born in Fulton County to Nelson and Maud HUFFMAN HIZER. On Dec. 24, [1939], he married Naomi G. APT, who survives. He was a retired farmer and a member of the United Methodist Church, Grass Creek, Fraternal Order of Eagles 852, and the Manitou Moose Lodge, Rochester.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mrs. James (Darla) MATTICE, Alexandria, Va.; a son Gerry HIZER, Kewanna; six grandchildren, Mrs. Chris (Kimberly) MOORMAN, Toledo, Ohio; Darrell FREARSON, Dayton, Ohio; Mrs. Robert (Kristin) SCHERER, Troy, Ohio; Brett HIZER, Kewanna Scott HIZER, Fulton, Mrs. Kevin (Chara) ROBBINS, Kewanna; six great-gradchildren; two half-sisters, Mrs. Earl (Ruth) GAULT, Perrysburg, and Mrs. Gene (Jean) MILLER, Kewanna. He was preceded in death by a brother, Ray [HIZER].

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. Don NUNEMAKER officiating. Burial will be at the Grass Creek Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 a.m. Wednesday until the service.

Ronald L. Williams

Sept. 21, 1950 - June 4, 1994

Ronald Lee WILLIAMS, 43, 19803 South Birch Road, Tippecanoe, died at 11 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. He was born in Griffithville, Ark., to Raymond and Lodius VANCE PENROD. On June 2, 1983, in Argos, he married Patricia Eleanor CARRANO who survives. He worked for Don Meadow Pontiac Company, South Bend, as a body repairman.

Surviving with his wife are two sons, Dennis IRVINE, Menone; Chet IRVINE, Tippecanoe; two grandsons, Anthony and Nicholas IRVINE, Mentone; father, Raymond PENROD, Tippecanoe; three sisters, Mrs. Bill (Caroline) RABEY, Tippecanoe; Sharon CONSTANT, West Virginia; Mrs. David (Patricia) RIFE, Dowagiac, Mich.; three brothers, Leslie WILLIAMS, South Bend; Willie WILLIAMS, Colorado Springs, Colo.; and Eugene WILLIAMS, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his mother.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with Rev. Dave TERHUNE officiating. Burial will be at the Tippecanoe Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, also one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Tippecanoe Emergency Medical Service.

Steven G. Thompson

June 17, 1947 - June 3, 1994

Steven G. THOMPSON, 46, Schaumburg, Ill., died at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Hines Veterans Adminstration Hospital, Hines, Ill., after a two-week illness.

He was born in Rochester to Harley and Jean BROOKER THOMPSON. On June 29, 1968, in Gurnee, Ill., he married Susan REHM who survives. He served in the Navy during the Vietnam War. He worked for Orkin Exterminators as an independent contractor.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mrs. Daniel (Kristine) NITTI, Schaumburg, Ill.; two sons, Harley THOMPSON, Fulton, N.Y.; [Jeremy THOMPSON, Rolling Meadows, Ill.]; mother Jean ANDERSON and step-father Andy ANDERSON, Rochester; a brother Timothy THOMPSON, Dale City, Va., and several nieces and nephews. His father, Harley K. THOMPSON, preceded in death.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. Jack HARTMAN officiating. Burial will be at Citizens Cemetery, Rochester. The Lake Manitou VFW Post and the Rochester American Legion will conduct military graveside services. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Patricia A. Dunnuck

May 19, 1939 - June 5, 1994

Patricia Ann DUNNUCK, 55, 7954 South 1000 West, Claypool, died at 4:30 p.m. Sunday at her home. She was born in Tippecanoe to Charles and Mary BLACKFORD LOZIER. On July 2, 1955, in Tippecanoe, se marrid Devon DUNNUCK who survives. She was a homemaker and member of the Beaver Dam United Methodist Church.

Surviving with her husband are three sons, Michael DUNNUCK, Warsaw; Robbie DUNNUCK, Akron; Gene DUNNUCK, at home; mother, Mary LOZIER, Tippecanoe; a sister, Liz CARPENTER, Bourbon; a brother, Ray LOZIER, Barage, Mich., and three grandchildren. Her father, brother, Charles LOZIER and sister, Karen CORMICAN, preceded in death.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Beaver Dam United Methodist Church with Rev. Ersel POTTS officiating. Burial will be at the Mentone cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Ira Carpenter

Oct. 6, 1926 - March 10, 1994

A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the First Presbyterian Church, Rochester, for Ira “Wally” CARPENTER. Rev. Sue BURTON will officiate. Memorials may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice of Mid-Florida, Inc., 1201 First Street South, Suite C, P.O. Box 7129, Winter Haven, FL 33883.

Mr. Carpenter, 67, had residences in Rochester and Florida. He died March 10 at his home in Winter Have, Florida. A cremation has taken place.

He was born in Lafayette to Earl and Ella CARPENTER. He was married to Josephine WILLIAMS, who survives. He served in the Navy during World War II. He worked for Conrail Railroad. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, VFW Post 1343 and Eagles lodge, all in Rochester. He was also a member of the Hope Presbyterian Church, Winter Haven, Fla.

Surviving with his wife are four sisters, Lenora WILSON, Cary, Ill.; Lois STOCKMANN, Kalispell, Mont.; Runa DAVIS, Rancho Muriete, Calif.; M. Warner TURIFF, Fox Lake, Ill.; two brothers, Jack CARPENTER, East Lansing, Mich.; William CARPENTER, Indianapolis, and several nieces and nephews.

Tuesday, June 7, 1994

Garrette Weston Jennings

Garrette Weston JENNINGS was stillborn at 5:53 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend.

Surviving are his parents, Scott and Staci AMAN JENNINGS, 106 W. South St., Argos; maternal grandparents, Richard and Gloria AMAN, Plymouth; paternal grandparents John and Joy JENNINGS, Argos; maternal great-grandparents, Victor and Irene GOZE, Plymouth, and John and Betsy AMAN, Rochester; paternal great-grandmother Beatrice JENNINGS, Tippecanoe; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Graveside services were at 10 a.m. Friday at the Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos, with Rev. Robin SMITH officiating. There was no visitation. Grossman Funeral Home, Argos was in charge of arrangements.

Carl L. Stanley

Aug. 11, 1917 - June 5, 1994

Carl L. STANLEY, 76, 11241 E. Circle Ave., Koontz Lake, died at 11:04 p.m. Sunday at the St. Joseph Hospital of Marshall County, Plymouth.

He was born in Fulton County. On Oct. 21, 1939, in Bargersville, he married Pauline MOORE who survives. He owned the Stanley Marina at Koontz Lake for 52 years. He was a member of the Plymouth Moose lodge.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Judy MARKS, Elkhart; Linda SCHENK, Portland, Ore.; Rita BLACK, Hunterstown; two sons, Larry STANLEY, Chesterton; David STANLEY, Koont Lake; a sister Eva ENYART, Rochester; twelve grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Rannells Funeral Home, Koontz Lake. Burial will be at the Grovertown Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and after 9 a.m. Wednesday until the service. Memorials may be made to the Koontz Lake Lions Club.

Elmer R. Baker

July 12, 1915 - June 7, 1994

Elmer R. “Bud” BAKER, 79, 3825 South Indiana 19, Mentone, died at 1:24 a.m. Tuesday at the Kosciusko Communit Hospital, Warsaw.

He was born in Warsaw to Seth and Mabel BABCOCK BAKER. On April 11, 1970, in Kokomo, he married Mary Elizabeth “Betty” SMITH who survives. He served in the Army during World War II and was a member of the American Legion Post 49, Warsaw; Lions Club, Mentone; VGW Post 1152 and Masonic Lodge, Kokomo. He worked at Chrysler Corporation, Kokomo.

Surviving with his wife is a brother, Fred BAKER, Bunker Hill.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with Rev. Cathy JOHNS officiating. Burial will be at the Etna Green Cemetery. The American Legion will conduct military graveside rites. Friends may call from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Frederick L. Brower

March 6, 1916 - May 8, 1994

Frederick L. BROWER, 78, died Sunday, May 8, at St. John’s Medical Center following a long illness.

He was born in Rocheste [to Harry and Georgia ZARTMAN BROWER], and lived in Anderson 45 years. He worked for Inland Fisher Guide as a chemical engineer, retiring in 1979. He was a member of the Elks Club, Lakewood Country Club, American Electro Platers Association, Purdue Alumni Club, and the Presbyterian Church in Anderson and Naples.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Larry (Carolyn) HARRISON, Anderson; two grandchildren, Mrs. Charles (Leslie HARRISON) TAYLOR, Savannah, Ga.; Craig “Kim” HARRISON, Los Angeles; and a sister, [Medrith] WELTY, Naples. His wife, Mary BROWER preceded in death in 1992.

Wednesday, June 8, 1994

Billy L. Ferrell

June 13, 1936 - May 29, 1994

Former Akron resident Billy Lewis FERRELL, 57, died May 29 in Corpus Christi, Texas.

He was born in Stirrat, W.Va., to Archie and Mona EVANS FERRELL Sr. On May 7, 1961 he married Joyce Ann FRYE, who survives. He lived in George West, Texas, and worked for the Texas Department of Highways. Before moving to Texas he worked at Chamberlain Products, Akron, for several years.

Surviving with his wife are three sons, Billy FERRELL and Robbie FERRELL, San Antonio; Sammy FERRELL, George West, Texas; three daughters, Lois FERRELL, George West, Texas; Annette MACAIS, Three Rivers, Texas; Michelle STAFFORD, Okla.; nine grandchildren; eight sisters and five brothers.

Thursday, June 9, 1994

Robert E. Walters

Dec. 21, 1927 - June 8, 1994

Robert E. WALTERS, 66, 3350 South East Indiana 116, Bluffton, died at 10:50 p.m. Wednesday at the Caylor-Nickel Hospital, Bluffton.

He was born in Fulton County to Ralph and Emma KUHN WALTERS. On Dec. 11, 1948, in Denver, he married Mavis GEHRING, who survives. A U.S. Army veteran, he was general manager of W. and W. Gravel Company, Roanoke, for 20 years. He was a member of the Mason lodge 246, Warren; Mizpah and Scottish Rite, Fort Wayne and the First Christian Church of the Nazarene, Bluffton.

Surviving with his wife are a son, Blake WALTERS, Bluffton; a daughter, Mrs. Richard (Evonne) STEPHENS, Fort Wayne; a brother, Harold WALTERS, Pennville; three sisters, Ruth YOUNG, Mingo Junction, Ohio; Helen BENEDICT, Kokomo; Mrs. Rollo (Thelma) WARLICK, Elkhart; and two grandchildren.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m Saturday at the Thoma-Rich-Hewitt-Chaney Funeral Home, Bluffton, with Rev. James SWAN officiating. Friends may call from 1 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. until the service on Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the First Nazarene Church, Bluffton.

Friday, June 10, 1994

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Saturday, June 11, 1994

William L. Kurz

July 28, 1910 - June 10, 1994

William L. KURZ, 83, of Route 1, Lake Bruce, Kewanna, died at 3:20 p.m. Friday at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born in Cincinnati to William F. and Bertha J. GECHWIND KURZ. On June 6, 1928, he married Ruth MILLS, who died Dec. 12, 1979. He retired as a staff manager for Prudential Insurance Co. He was a member of the Winamac VFW, the Peru Elks Club, the Disabled American Veterans, the Winamac F&AM #262, the Peru American Legion and attended the Lutheran Church. He was also a past president of the Peru VFW. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving in World War II and the Korean War as a radar specialist.

Surviving are two daughters, Elizabeth KROHN and Marjorie SWENEY; a son, Richard KURZ, all three of Kewanna; a sister, Marion MAJEWSKI, Chicago, Ill; thirteen grandchildren, and twenty-three great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna with the Rev. Theo BARBER officiating. Burial will e in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. on Sunday and from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. on Monday. A Masonic memorial service will be perfored at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday and military service will be held graveside. Memorials may be made to the Heart Fund.

Monday, June 13, 1994

James Casbon

July 9, 1930 - June 10, 1994

James C. CASBON, 63, 12496 Olive Trail, Plymouth, died at 3 p.m. Friday at St. Vincent’s Hospital of Indianapolis.

He was born in Plymouth to Vernon and Lucille FRAME CASBON. On May 10, 1953, in Donaldson, he married Shirley RUST, who survives. He served with the Navy Air Corps during the Korean War. He worked for 37 years at ATT Network Systems as a supervisor. He was a member of the Plymouth Moose Lodge 941, Esperimental Aircraft Association and the Telephone Pioneers Association.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Mrs. David (Carol) FENNER and Judy CASBON, Plymouth; Mrs. Craig (Patricia) BROWNING, Culver; a son, Mark CASBON, Plymouth; two sisters, Mrs. Harry (Dorothy) OLSON, Sebring, Fla.; Diana RICKEL, Walton; two brothers, Jon CASBON, Nyona Lake; Kenneth CASBON, Plymouth; step-mother, Isabelle CASBON, Plymouth, and seven grandchidren.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Van Gilder Funeral Home, Plymouth, with Rev. Maurice GRINDLE and Layleader Mike BURROUGHS officiating. Burial will be at the new Oak Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church or the American Heart Association.

Tuesday, June 14, 1994

Edna M. Zartman

Edna M. ZARTMAN, 94, Rochester Health Care, died at 4:30 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital.

Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Fulton.

Mildred A. McClain

Mildred A. McCLAIN, 87, Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, died at 9 a.m. today at Wabash County Hospital, Wabash.

Arrangements are pending at McClain Funeral Home, Denver.

Wednesday, June 15, 1994

Daniel Joseph Shepherd

Daniel Joseph SHEPHERD, was stillborn at 7:41 p.m. Tuesday at The Goshen General Hospital. He was the son of William E. and Jennifer K. MITCHELL SHEPHERD, 1795 Copeland St., Warssaw, 46580.

Survving with his parents are maternal grandparents, Jochen and Edith GUHLCKE, Lubeck, Germany; Robert W. MITCHELL, Rochester; and paternal grandmother, Betty F. SHEPHERD, Lapaz.

Private graveside services will be conducted Friday at the Fair Cemetery, North Liberty. A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Friday, at the Walnut Creek Church, Warsaw, with Rev. Norm NELLIS officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Madison Elementary School Library Fund at the parents’ address. The Palmer Funeral Home, Lakeville, is in charge of the arrangements.

Mildred A. McClain

Oct. 10, 1906 - June 14, 1994

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at McClain Funeral Home, Denveer, for Mildred A. McCLAIN, 87, Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester.

Rev. James SWAN will officiate. Burial will be at Plainview Cemetery, Macy. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Macy United Methodist Church.

Mildred McClain died at 8:50 a.m.Tuesday at the Wabash County Hospital, Wabash. She was born in Miami County to Howard and Electa EDWARDS TRACY. On May 28, 1941, in Indianapolis, she married Roy Jonas McCLAIN, who died March 29, 1986. She was a graduate of Macy High School and Methodist School of Nursing, Indianapolis. She was a member of the Macy United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women and several years on the Miami County Red Cross Board. She was retired from nursing at Dukes Hospital, Peru.

Surviving are a niece, Marion CARDONA, Rochester; a nephew, Robert SEE, Seattle, Wash.; seven great-nieces; two great-nephews; ten great-great- nephews; four great-great-nieces; a great-great-great-nephew and a niece-in-law, Mildred SEE, Greencastle. She was preceded in death by a sister, Mary SEE; a brother, Vivian TRACY; a nephew, John SEE; and a great=-nephew.

Edna M. Zartman

Aug. 21, 1899 - June 14, 1994

Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Fulton, for former Fulton community resident, Edna M. ZARTMAN, 94, Rochester Health Care Center.

Rev. Mark METZ will officiate. Burial will be at the Fulton Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and after noon on Thursday. Memorials may be made to the place of one’s choice.

She was born in Hoopston, Ill., to George and Viola CORDEE SURFACE and raised by her father and step-mother, Mrs. Mattie SURFACE. On Sept. 19, 1920, in Fulton County, she married Voris D. ZARTMAN, who died March 10, 1987. She was a homemaker and member of the Fulton United Methodist Church, Fulton County Home Economics Club, KOTG Club and was active in the Fulton County Farm Bureau.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Lorene BILLMAN, Akron; a son, Raymond J. ZARTMAN, Rochester; seven grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. Two grandchildren, Jann Marie and Larry A. ZARTMAN, a sister, Ruth SURFACE; a half-sister, Mrs. Isabelle McROSKEY; and a half-brother, Paul SURFACE, preceded in death.

Tom A. Stoner

Dec. 12, 1929 - June 14, 1994

Tom A. STONER, 64, South Whitley, died at 10:41 a.m. Tuesday at Whitley County Memorial Hospital, Columbia City.

He was born in South Whitley to Carl and Lois SPANN STONER. He graduated from South Whitley High School. He also graduated from beauty college. He served in the Army Signal Corps during the Korean War. He was a hairdresser in Indianapolis, taught beauty culture in Fort Wayne and was a teacher at Marion Beauty College. He worked in car sales in Huntington. He lived in California for some time, retiring due to failing health. He returned to South Whitley in 1974. He was a member of the South Whitley Church of the Brethren.

Survving are a son, Timothy Lee STONER, Gainesville, Fla.; his mother, Lois A. MALLOCK and a brother, Carl Wade STONER, both of South Whitley; four sisters, Bonnie ABLE, Big Barbee Lake; Judith CORDILL, Mishawaka; Janet RUEF, Huntington; and Margaret Ann WALTERS, Rochester.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Smith and Sons Miller Chapel, South Whitley, with Rev. Alan KAHLER officiating. Burial will be in the South Whitley Cemetery. Friends may call one hour before the service at the chapel.

Peggy A. Zellers

Peggy A. ZELLERS, 51, wife of Fulton County native Raymond “Ray” ZELLERS, Tampa, Fla., died Wednesday, June 6, at her Florida home.

She moved to Tampa from San Diego 25 years ago. She worked at the Barnett Bank and was a member of Forest Hills United Methodist Church.

Surviving are her husband, Raymond Zellers and a son, Timothy L. ZELLERS, both of Tampa; a daughter, Lee Z. DWYER, Thule, Greenland; her mother, Peggy A. MILLER, Apple Valley, Calif., and five brothers.

Thursday, June 16, 1994

Robert W. Puckett

Dec. 13, 1920 - June 15, 1994

Robert Wilson PUCKETT, 73, 12 Lincoln Hwy., Bourbon, died at 9 p.m. Wednesday at his home.

He was born in Cadiz, Ky., to Claude Jackson and Ollie Lee TAYLOR PUCKETT. He was one of 16 children. On Oct. 13, 1946, he married Wanetta Beatrice HOTCHKISS who died Dec. 4, 1991. He served in the Army during World War II. He was a retired pipefitter and a member of Plumbers and Pipefitters Union, Local 172. He lived in the Etna Green and Bourbon area since 1970.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Michael (Barbara) LOCKE, Roanoke; a step-daughter, Mrs. Beatrice PRICE, Montpelier, Ohio; three sons, Kenneth W. PUCKETT and Ronald W. PUCKETT, both of Etna Green; Wilson PUCKETT, North Vernon, Ky.; a sister, Ann PUCKETT, Mt. Juliet, Tenn.; three brothers, Earl PUCKETT, Rochester; Harry PUCKETT, Paducah, Ky.;; Ray PUCKETT, Hanover, Mich.; ten grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Three sisters and eight brothers preceded in death.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Deaton Funeral Home, Bourbon, with Rev. Scott HOWINGTON officiating. Burial will be at the Etna Green Cemetery. Graveside military services will be conducted by the Bourbon American Legion. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. until the service on Saturay at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Marshall County Heart Association or the Marshall County Cancer Society.

William A. McCoige

William A. McCOIGE, 60, 414 S. Michigan St., Argos, died at 7:16 p.m. Wednesday at Holy Cross Parkview Hospital of Marshall County.

Arrangements are pending at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Friday, June 17, 1994

Geneva E. Hayes

Jan. 11, 1897 - June 16, 1994

Geneva E. HAYES, 97, Rt. 7, Rochester, died at 10 a.m. Thursday at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

She was born in Plainfield to David F. and Jessie S. OWENS COX. On Aug. 15, 1919, in Indianapolis, she married Herbert E. HAYES, who died May 1, 1985. She was a homemaker and a member of the Rochester Grace United Methodist Church and Fidelity Chapter 70. She was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star since 1932.

Surviving are a niece, Virginia KING, Granger, and nine nieces and nephews. A brother and sister preceded in death.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Grace United Methodist Church, Rochester, with Rev. Jack HARTMAN officiating. Burial will be in Crown Hill Mausoleum, Indianapolis. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport. Friends may also call for an hour before services at the church. Memorials may be made to the charity of choice.

Melvin D. Scott

May 21, 1917 - June 16, 1994

Melvin D. SCOTT, 77, 3864 South Indiana 25, Mentone (Palestine) died at 11:10 a.m. Thursday at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

He was born in and lived in Kosciusko County most of his life. On Dec. 13, 1952, in Warsaw, he married Marjorie SMITH, who survives. He worked at Litchfield Creamery, Warsaw, for 29 years.

Surviving with his wife are three sons, Leroy SCOTT, Huntington; Ronald SCOTT and Michael SCOTT, both of Mentone; a sister, Doris SCOTT, Palestine; two brothers, Aldon SCOTT, Warsaw; Franklin SCOTT, Barbee Lake; and six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at King emorial Home, Mentone, with President Don HAUPER officiating. Burial will be at he Palestine Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Brooklyn F.H. Ault

Brooklyn Faith Heinzmann AULT was stillborn Wednesday evening at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis.

She was the daughter of James and Carmen HEINZMANN AULT, 415 E. Central St., Akron.

Surviving with her parents are two brothers, Aaron AULT and Jacob RUDE; paternal grandmother, Vivian AULT, Warsaw; maternal grandparents, Robert and Nancy VanLUE, Rochester; maternal great-grandmother, Mary LYONS, Rochester; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Grandparents Jesse M. AULT and Bondi HEINZMANN preceded in death.

Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery with Pastor James MALBONE officiating. There is no visitation. Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, is in charge of the arrangements.

William A. McCoige

Dec. 13, 1933 - June 15, 1994

Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, for William A. McCOIGE, 60, 414 S. Michigan St., Argos.

Rev. James CARDER and Rev. Richard DEAN will officiate. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, and one hour prior to services on Saturday, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Argos Wesleyan Church.

Mr. McCoige died at 7:16 p.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph’s Hospital of Marshall County. He was born in Argos to Clyde and Esther POWERS McCOIGE, and lived his entire life in the Argos community. On Feb. 26, 1972, in Plymouth, he married Thelma L. BOOHER EVERLY, who survives. He served in the Navy and was a truck driver for the Plymouth Fertilizer Company for 27 years, retiring April 19, 1989. He was active with the Marshall County Civil Defense and Special Police. He was a member of the Argos Wesleyan Church, and a former member of the Moose Lodge, Plymouth.

Saturday, June 18, 1994

Raymond Deaton

Sept. 21, 1930 - June 9, 1994

Raymond DEATON, 63, Combs, Ky., formerly of Macy, died Thursday at the Hazard Regional Medical Center.

He was born in Perry County, Ky., to Willie and Arimia CORNETTE DEATON.

Surviving are his wife, Christine Marie SMITH DEATON, Combs, Ky.; two sons, Wallace Ray DEATON and Bobby Dean DEATON, both of Combs, Ky.; three daughters, Ruth DEATON, Combs, Ky.; Myrtle MULLINS, Macy; Goldie GROOM, Ohio; four brothers, Earl DEATON and Wally “Tubby” DEATON, both of Indiana; Dewey DEATON, Combs, Ky.; Bill DEATON, Louisville, Ky.; two sisters, Martha [DEATON], of Penn.; Lora [DEATON], of Fla.; fourteen randchildren and nine great-grandchidre. A daughter, Rama Sue BOOKS, preceded in death.

Elberta B. Tyler

Elberta B. TYLER, 81, of 2257 West 200 North, Rochester, died Friday, June 10, at her residence.

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

Helen M. Lavo

Helen M. LAVO, 78, of 1314 Jackson Blvd., died Wednesday at her residence.

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

Monday, June 20, 1994

Lawrence G. Faulstich

June 20, 1913 - June 18, 1994

Lawrence G. FAULSTICH, 80, Rt. 1, Pulaski County Road 700 North, Monterey, died at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at his home.

He was born in Monterey to Charles and Rose BAKER FAULSTICH. On June 12, 1940, in Logansport, he married Rita L. DANIELS, who survives. He lived his entire life in Monterey. He was a retired farmer and a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Rosemary MARTINEZ, Michigan City; Ruth Ann HEILMAN, San Jose, Calif.; Regina HUDSON, Wilton, Conn.; four sons, Michael G. FAULSTICH and Mark C. FAULSTICH, boh of Plymouth, Rev. Matthew J. FAULSTICH, Salem, Ill.; Lawrence L. FAULSTICH, Plymouth; a sister, Lucille SELLERS, Monterey; a brother, Joseph FAULSTICH, Lake Charles, La.; twenty-nine grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Two sisters and two brothers preceded in death.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Monterey, with Rev. Dominic YOUNG officiating. Burial will be at the St. Anne’s Cemetery, Monterey. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Bonine Funeral Home, Culver. A rosary service will be conducted at 4 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to St. Anne’s Catholic Church.

Helen M. Lavo

Nov. 25, 1915 - June 15, 1994

Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, for Helen M. LAVO, 78, 1314 Jackson Blvd.

Rev. James KREFT will officiate. Burial will be at the Mishawaka City Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today and one hour prior to the services on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Lavo died Wednesday in her home. She was born in Mishawaka. On Jan. 30, 1939, in Mishawaka, she married Clarence LAVO, who died Nov. 13, 1985. She lived in Rochester for 12 years. She was a homemaker and member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Rochester.

Surviving are a sister-in-law, Willodean LAVO, Mishawaka, and several nieces and nephews.

John J. Price, Sr.

Sept. 1, 1919 - June 17, 1994

John Jay PRICE Sr., 74, 4476 East 100 North, Kokomo, also with residence in Port Charlotte, Fla., died at 8:50 a.m. Friday at American Health Care Center, Kokomo.

He was born in Frankfort to Jay R. and Gladys RILEY PRICE. His first marriage was on Jan. 7, 1941 in Kokomo to Mary D. KING, who died Dec. 2, 1984. On June 26, 1985, at Fletcher’s Lake, he married Rachel E. DAVIS, who died March 21, 1991. On Oct. 23, 1993, in Kokomo, he married Melvina Jo EVANS HAMLER, who survives. He retired from Delco Corp., Kokomo, in 1974 after 35 years. He was a member of the Fletcher’s Lake United Methodist Church, Logansport Elks Lodg 66 and a former member of the Grass Creek Lions Club.

Surviving with his wife are two sons, John J. PRICE Jr. and Michael King PRICE, both of Lucerne; three step-sons, Harry Steven RODKEY, Walton; John R. FRANCIS, Port Charlotte, Fla.; a step-daughter, Janie ISAAC, Kokomo; five grandchildren; twelve step-grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and six step-great-grandchildren. Two brothers preceded in death.

He was buried today at Fletcher’s Lake Cemetery. McClosky-Hamilton-Gundrum, Logansport, was in charge of arrangements.

Robert J. Berger

July 28, 1922 - June 17, 1994

Robert J. BERGER, 71, 212 S. Main St., Croton, Ohio, died at 7 p.m. Friday at University Hospital in Ohio.

He was born in Miami County to Simon and Mary MUSSELMAN BERGER. He was a retired farmer, a member of the Farm Bureau Co-op and the Croton United Methodist Church.

Surviving are a daughter, Penny BERGER of Illinois; two sisters, Miriam LAISURE and Donna HOWARD, both of Indiana.

Visitation is from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Crouse-Kauber Funeral Home in Johnstown, Ohio. Funeral services will be at 2:30 Tuesday in Ohio. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Gilead Cemetery, south of Akron, with Rev. James MALBONE officiating. Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, is in charge of arrangements. There is no visitation in Akron.

Elberta Tyler

July 27, 1912 - June 10, 1994

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, for Elberta B. TYLER, 81, 2257 West 200 North, Rochester.

Rev. Junior BOSE will officiate. Burial will be at the Leiters Ford Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Tyler died on June 10 in her home. She was born in Milton, Mich. to Lester and Flora DUNN HUBBELL. On Jan. 9, 1949, in Traverse City, Mich., she married Harvey E. TYLER, who died on Oct. 2, 1986. She was a homemaker.

Surviving are a sister, Mildred LAMING, Claire, Mich., and several nieces and nephews. Two brothers, Clyde HUBBELL and Ivan HUBBELL, preceded in death.

Geneva Lewellen

Dec. 21, 1916 - June 19, 1994

Geneva “Lois” LEWELLEN, 77, Rt. 2, Kewanna, died at 4:40 a.m. Sunday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Logansport.

She was born in Cass County to Lawrece R. and Alma K. FRY HEATON. On Sept. 4, 1943, in Logansport, she married Ajey LEWELLEN, who survives. She was retired from the H.W. Gossard Company, Logansport. She was a member of the Fletcher’s Lake United Methodist Church and Ladies Aid Society.

Surviving with her husband are a sister, Mrs. Charles (Louise) COOPER, Harlingen, Texas; a brother, Walter HEATON, Part, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Fulton, with Rev. David SOMMERS officiating. Burial will be at the Fulton Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorias may be made to the Fletcher’s Lake United Methodist Church.

Tuesday, June 21, 1994

Noreen R. Fields

Oct. 18, 1952 - June 19, 1994

Noreen Rae FIELDS, 41, 3121 Country Club Dr. E., died at 7:06 a.m. Sunday at Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born in Rochester to Estle Paul and Lorraine RAVER DAINE. She was a member of ABATE of Rochester.

Surviving are two sons, Todd ROBINSON, Washington, D.C.; Jason ROBINSON, Disko three daughters, Tina ROBINSON, Sheri ROBINSON and Brianna FIELDS, all of Rochester; her mother, Lorraine DAINE, North Manchester; two brothers, Bud STOCKS, Logansport; Francie DAINE, Cocoa, Fla.; a sister, Janet HOBSON, Bloomington, and one grandchild.

Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Gilead Cemetery with Rev. Glen HOWENSTINE officiating. Friends may call from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Eddingfield-DeLaughter Mortuary, Wabash.

Earl A. Cloud

Earl A. CLOUD, 87, 2249 West 700 North, Rochesrter, died at 4:25 a.m. Tuesday at Woodlawn Hospital.

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

Wednesday, June 22, 1994

Jack R. McMillen

Jack R. McMILLEN, 64, 106 S. Hamilton St., Ypsilanti, Mich., formerly of Argos, died Tuesday in Michigan.

Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Earl A. Cloud

July 29, 1906 - June 21, 1994

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, for Earl A. CLOUD, 87, 2249 West 700 North, Rochester. Rev. Jack HARTMAN will officiate. Burial will be at the Richland Center Cemetery, Northwest of Rochester. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, and for one hour prior to the services Friday at the fuenral home. Memorials may be made to the Heart Association or charity of choice.

Mr. Cloud died at 4:25 a.m. Tuesday at Woodlawn Hospital, where he had been a patient since Saturday. He was born in Van Buren to LeRoy E. and Ardna OISTEN CLOUD. On June 7, 1930 in South Bend, he married Marcia ELLSWORTH, who survives. He moved to Rochester from Benton Harbor, Mich., in 1944. He was a self-employed electrician and plumber and a member of the National Rifle Association.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Mrs. George (Mary Lou) HUDKINS, North Little Rock, Ark.; Mrs. William (Earline) O’BLENIS and Mrs. Jack (Wanda) TOWNSEND, both of Rochester; a son, Earl “Bud” CLOUD, Rochester; a half-brother, LeRoy CLOUD Jr.; fifteen grandchildren and twenty-four great-grandchildren.

Russell H. Hecht

Sept. 26, 1908 - June 21, 1994

Russell H. HECHT, 87, P.O. Box 183, Macy, died at 6:40 p.m. Tuesday at Woodlawn Hospital.

He was born in Hudson to Orton and Maude HILL HECHT. On Feb. 11, 1938, in Logansport, he married Velma YARD, who survives. He was retired from Jones Implement Co., Rochester.

Surviving with his wife are four sons, William HECHT, Kokomo; Alan HECHT, Mentone; Russell HECHT Jr., and Brian HECHT, both of Macy; eight daughters, Mrs. Sandy CAUFFMAN, Michigan; Mrs. Norman (Carol) CASEY, Athens; Mrs. Jennifer WILLIAMS, Mrs. Dan (Patty) HUFF and Mrs. Frank (Tina) KATS, all of Rochester. Mrs. Thomas (Connie) SWICK, Macy; Mrs. Robert (Beverly) DeGRASS, Indianapolis Mrs. Sara WRIGGLESWORTH, Bourbon; three sisters, Mrs. Verdie MEEKS, Golden Lake; Mrs. Virgil (Barbara) CAVENDER, South Bend; Mrs. Wilma McLISH, Kendalville; twenty-eight grandchildren and twenty-seven great-grandchildren. A son, Larry [HECHT], two brothers and four sisters preceded in death.

Private family services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. Thomas ROBBINS of the Hillcrest Alliance Church of Peru officiating Burial will be at the Plainview Cemetery, Macy. Friends may call from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the charity of choice.

Helen Norris

Oct. 13, 1915 - June 21, 1994

Former Richland Township resident, Helen Parker NORRIS, 78, Sebring, Fla., died Tuesday in Florida.

She received a bachelor of science degree from Manchester College, North Manchester, and taught for three years. She was a member of the Maranasa Baptist Church in Sebring, Fla.

Surviving are her husband, Wendell NORRIS, Sebring, Fla.; six sons, Edward NORRIS, Bullhead, Ariz.; David NORRIS, Orlando, Fla.; Maynard NORRIS, Jackson, Mich.; Stephen NORRIS, Carmel; Bryan NORRIS, Peru; Daniel NORRIS, Philadelphia, Penn.; thirteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Sebring, Fla. with Burial to follow at Lakeview Memorial Cemetery.

Thursday, June 23, 1994

John R. Slack

May 15, 1921 - June 17, 1994

John R. SLACK, 73, Andover, Ohio, died Friday at Warren General Hospital Medical Center.

He was born in Ashland, Ohio, to Edward and Dare BENSON SLACK. A former resident of Ashland, he lived in Andover since 1965. He was a tool and die maker for the General Electric Company in Jefferson, Ohio, until his 1983 retirement. He served in the Navy in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He was a life member of the VFW Post 9519 in Andover.

Surviving are his wife, Dorothy SLACK, Andover; a daughter, Catherine C. SMITH, Columbiana, Ohio; a son, Robert E. SLACK, Rochester; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchidren. His parents, two sisters, Lois WHARTON and Thelma GAINES, and a brother, Earl SLACK, preceded in death.

Memorial services were Monday at Baumgardner Funeral Home, Andover, Ohio, with Rev. Robert BEARS of Andover Church of Christ officiating.

Jack R. McMillen

May 31, 1930 - June 20, 1994

Services will be at noon Friday at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, for Jack R. McMILLEN, 65, 106 South Hamilton St., Ypsilanti, Mich.

Rev. Robin SMITH will officiate. Burial will be at the Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Mr. McMillen was born in Argos to Carl R. and Grace RHOADS McMILLEN. He served in the Air Force and worked for the Ford Motor Company before retiring in 1982.

Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Richard (Marian) JACKSON, Tinley Park, Ill., Mrs. Edward (Dorothy) GORDON, Palon Hills, Ill., Mrs. Daniel (Evelyn) SEYMAN, Saulk City, Wisc.; two brothers, Arthur D. McMILLEN, LaPorte, James McMILLEN, Vista, Calif. and ten nieces and nephews.

Friday, June 24, 1994

Daniel L. Cyrus

Daniel L. CYRUS, A 1992 Rochester High graduate, was beaten to death at a Huntington County campsite early Thursday morning.

Cyrus, 20, was reportedly beaten with a piece of firewood during a dispute over a campsite at the Lost Bridge East Campground, on Salamonie Reservoir southwest of Huntington and west of Wabash. He had been living in Ekhart County.

High school principal Dennis ELLER remembers Cyrus as a student who turned his life around during high school. “Dan had trouble early on, both academically and socially, but he really turned himself around and he was well-liked by the students and faculty,” Eller said.

Teachers voted Cyrus the most improved boy during his senior year. He also received an award from the Lions Club for being the most improved boy.

Cyrus died after a night of partying turned into a deadly brawl between two groups of campers. At least four other people were injured in the fight, including Cyrus’s friend James YODER of Elkhart County. Yoder was treated at Huntington Memorial Hospital. Others involved received only minor injuries.

Huntington County Prosecutor John Branham said blows to the head killed Cyrus.

At about 4 a.m. Thursday, Kris LONG, 18, Rochester, enterd the Wabash police station. He was injured and told police he had been beaten at the reservoir. He was treated and released at Wabash County Hospital. Another man was taken to the hospital but refused treatment. His name was not released.

Huntington and Wabash County police questioned a number of young men, reportedl from Huntington County, about their part in the incident. At least three are believed to be juveniles. Their names were not released.

No arrests have been made.

Those questioned were camped two sites away from Cyrus and Yoder.

Camper Gwendolyn BURRESS says she heard a “commotion, music and foul language,” from Cyrus’s campsite and saw two groups gathering. At about 4 a.m. Yoder showed up at her camper begging for help;. “He siad, “Please help me - my buddy’s laying over there dying,” Burress said.

Yoder was also wounded. “The back of his head was just a mass of blood,” Burress said. “He (Yoder) said they (the assailants) were going to come back and kill everyone,” Burress said. “He said they had a gun.”

Yoder told Burress that his friend was beaten with firewood. Wabash police were told that some of the people involved had lead pipes.

One of Yoder’s friends sought help from other campers . “She woke us up beating on the top of my husband’s head, saying ‘I need help,’” said Cecilla VICKERS of Silver Lake. “She was so hyper we couldn’t make any sense of what she was saying except that ‘one of them’s been hurt real bad because I tripped over him.’”

Vickers said the woman, who identified herself as either Brittany or Brandy LOVELESS, said her friends were attacked.

Mrs. Bob Vickers took the frantic and barefooted woman to the campground office where they met Burress and the bloody Yoder.

Yoder and Loveless didn’t say what started the fight. Polce are looking for a motive. “That’s part of what they (police) are trying to piece together now,” Branham said.

Cyrus was a member of the varsity basketball team during his senior year at Rochester. During the season he played in 10 games. He was on the golf team for theee years and was a

member of the Killer Bees, a school pep organization, and Students Against Drunk Driving.

“He was just a good kid who I really liked,” Eller said.

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Daniel L. CYRUS, 20 6926 North 250 East, Rochester, was pronounced dead at 5:20 a.m. Thursday by Dr. J.A. Olinger, Huntington County Coroner. He was murdered at a campsite near Huntington.

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

Irma L. Drudge

Jan. 26, 1912 - June 23, 1994

Irma L. APT DRUDGE, 82, 1221 Wabash Ave., died at 9:27 a.m. Thursday at Woodlawn Hospital, where she had been a patient for 15 days.

She was born near Fulton to Gerry and Jessica PARKS APT. She lived in South Bend for 30 years before moving to Rochester in 1985. On April 19, 1936, in Decatur, she married H. Dean DRUDGE, who died July 16, 1986. She worked at Topps Manufacturing for several years and was a member of the Fulton Baptist Church.

Surviving are three sisters, Olive HERROLD, Grass Craak; Margaret SHOWLEY, Fulton; Naomi HIZER, Kewanna; and several nieces and nephews. Two sisters, Lola Fay [APT], in infancy, and Bernice SEVERNS, and two brothers, Dale APT and John APT, preceded in death.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. Lonnie PETERS officiating. Burial will be at the Salem Cemetery, southwest of Rochester. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday and for one hour prior to the services on Sunday. Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Cancer Society.

June Dennerline

June 25, 1894 - March 26, 1994

George W. Dennerline

Jan. 26, 1897 - Oct. 20, 1989

Graveside memorial services for June WILLOUGHBY DENNERLINE and George Powell DENNERLINE wil be at 10:45 a.m. June 25 at Riverview Cemetery, Aurora.

Mrs. Dennerline died March 26 in Spring Hill, Fla.,, at the age of 99. She was born in Milford, Ill., to Thomas Jesse Ney and Charlotte Ellen WASHBURNE WILLOUGHBY, She graduated from Indiana University and was a teacher and a homemaker. She was a member of DAR and AAUW.

Mr. Dennerline died Oct. 20, 1989, in Spring Hill. He was born in Aurora to George Stephen and Mary Jane “Jennie” POWELL DENNERLINE. He served in the Army during World War i as a medical corpsman. He attended Moors Hill College and graduated from Indiana University in 1920 with a degree in history. He sold business systems for the Burroughs Corp. and worked for the government as an accountant.

They lived in New York, Detroit, Indianapolis, Chicago, and Aurora. They also spent time in Turkey and Germany. After retirement, they spent winters in Sarasota, Fla., and summers in Kewanna, which was her childhood home.

Surviving are a daughter, Charlotte CALLAHAN, North Hutchinson Island, Fla. a granddaughter, Anne KRACKE, Concord, Calif.; a grandson, James B. CALLAHAN, Orlando, Fla; and two great-grandchildren, Katherine and Steven KRACKE, Concord, Calif.

Saturday, June 25, 1994

Daniel L. Cyrus

Sept. 25, 1973 - June 23, 1994

Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, for Daniel L. CYRUS, 20, 6926 North 250 East, Rochester.

The Rev. Jack HARTMAN will officiate. Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Rochester. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Sunday and 9-10 a.m. Monday.

Cyrus, who had lived in Rochester for the past eight years, died at 5:20 a.m. Thursday at a campsite in Salamonie Reservoir State Park. He was born in Kalamazoo Mich., to Garey and Marjorie “Dee” (COX( CYRUS. He graduated from Rochester High School in 1992. He played on the varsity basketball and varsity golf teams. He was an employee of Global Glass Company in Elkhart since April.

Surviving with his parents are four grandparents, Sterlng and Hazel COX, Huntington, and Jennings and Marguerite (HAMILTON) CYRUS, Rochester; and one aunt, Lindyl BRADLEY, Rochester. Prceding in death was one grandmother, Marjorie COX.

Dorothy Lemmon

Jan. 20, 1905 - June 23, 1994

Dorothy (ROGERS) LEMMON, 89, Latta, S.C., died Thursday at St. Eugene Community Hospital, Latta.

She was born in Dillon, S.C., to Dr. James G. and Kate ROGERS. She retired after 40 years as an elementary school teacher. She was a member of the Latta Garden Club, the Retired Teacher’s Association and the Latta Presbyterian Church.

Surviving are one sister, Margaret McSWAIN, Grace Village Retirement Center, Winona Lake; one step-daughter, Helen LEMMON, Latta one step-son, O.C. LEMMON, North Augusta, Ga.; several nieces, great-nephews and a great-niece.

Services will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday at the Cooper Funeral Home Chapel in Latta. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Latta.

Almeda R. Engle

Almeda R. (SOPHER) ENGLE, 70, died at 7:18 p.m. Friday at her residence, 9890 West 50 South, Kewanna.

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

Monday, June 27, 1994

Kenneth Neely

Dec. 25, 1904 - June 25, 1994

Kenneth “Unk” NEELY, 89, 1265 W. Davis St., Fulton, died at 1:45 p..m. Saturday at Life Care Center, Rochester. He was born in Pulaski County to Hiram and Ruth SCOTT NEELY. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps, in China from 1925 to 1929. He lived in Fulton County 25 years. He was a retired farmer and member of the Rochester I.O.O.F. Lodge.

Surviving are several nieces and nephews. Four brothers and four sisters preceded in death.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Fulton, with Rev. George HAPNER officiating. Burial will be at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. A graveside memorial service will be conducted by the Rochester I.O.O.F. Lodge. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday and after 9 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Heart Association.

Isabelle L. Kreiger Booth

May 27, 1915 - June 25, 1994

Isabelle L. KREIGER BOOTH, 79, 15994 N. Michigan Road, Argos, died at 2:15 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Hospital of Marshall County.

She was born in Argos to John and Clara LAKE STULTS. On Feb. 5, 1938, in Plymouth, she married Kenneth L. KREIGER who died Feb. 15, 1977. On Dec. 2, 1980, in Florida, she married Gordon BOOTH who died Jan. 10, 1986. She lived in Argos most of her life. She spent winters in Zephyrhills, Fla. She was a beautician and homemaker. She was a member of the Argos Bible Church.

Surviving are a son, Quinn KREIGER, Mishawaka; three grandchildren, Michalle DOAN, Osceola; Chris and Koby KREIGER, Mishawaka; three great-grandchidren; and companion, Curtis McPHERSON, Athens, Ohio. One sister and two brothers preceded in death.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with Rev. Steve GLADDING officiating. Burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Marshall County.

Almeda R. Engle

Dec. 10, 1923 - June 24, 1994

Almeda Ruth ENGLE, 70, 9890 West 50 South, Kewanna, died at 7:18 p.m. Friday at her home. She was born in the Zion community to David and Ruth POWELL SOPHER. On April 1, 1944, in Kewanna, she married Raymond D. ENGLE who survives. She lived in Fulton County most of her life and resided in Englewood, Fla., during the winter. She was an artist and homemaker. She was a member of the Great Books Society of Rochester and the Fulton County Historical Society.

Surviving with her husband are a daughter, Mrs. John (Sherry L.) ANDERSON, Kewanna; a son, Terrence L. ENGLE, Rochester; a sister, Mrs. Margaret FISHER, Dallas, Ore.; four grandchildren and one great-grandson. A brother, Charles SOPHER, preceded in death in 1990.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date. There will be no viewing. Burial will be a Pleasant Hil Cemetery near Bruce Lake. Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of the arrangements.

Tuesday, June 28, 1994

Charles S. Cole

Charles S. COLE, 80, Lake Placid, Fla., died Sunday at Florida Hospital in Orlando.

He was born in Mentone and lived in Fort Myers, Fla., before moving to Lake Placid. He was a retired mobile home manufacturer and a member of the Baptist faith.

Surviving are his wife, Charlotte [COLE]; two daughters, Susie REINHOLT, Plymouth; Sandra VandenBOSSCHE, Rochester; a step-daughter, Diane EISENBERG, Lilburn, Ga.; two step-sons, Randy EISENBERG, Valrico, Fla.; Russell EISENBERG, Plantation, Fla.; a brother, Robert COLE, Bradenton, Fla.; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

The Scott Funeral Home, Lake Placid, Fla., is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Hearthstone Community Hospice, c/o Sandra VandenBossche, 1609 West 500 North, Rochester, IN 46975.

Ruth L. Gagnon

Aug. 28, 1915 - June 27, 1994

Ruth Loraine GAGNON, 78, 12965 South 600 West, Silver Lake, died at 1:35 p.m. Monday in the home of her daugher in Silver Lake.

She was born in Winamac to Davd Winston and Olive Jenny DEMOSS WILLIAMS. On Feb. 22, [1936] in Akron, she married Lawrence Alphonse GAGNON, who died Oct. 23, 1973. She was a homemaker and member of the Silver Creek Church of God.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Frank (Jeannine) SEABOLT, Colorado Springs, Colo.; Mrs. Larry (Nancy) RHOADES, Silver Lake; seven grandchildren, Mrs. Fred (Machelle)LANDOLT, St. Johns, Mo.; Mrs. Make (Christine) COOK, Bourbon; Lamonte RHOADES, Silver Lake; Chris HACKWORTH, Fort Wayne; Jeff HACKWORTH, Colorado Springs, Colo.; Noel HACKWORTH, Fresno, Calif.; Heather HACKWORTH, Colorado Springs, Colo; two sisters, Hope REINHOLDT, Winamac; Gladys EATON, Dallas, Ore.; and eight great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Silver Creek Church of God, Silver Lake, with Rev. Roy WOLFE and Rev. George RESER officiating. Burial will be at the Silver Creek Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Barbara Leininger

April 16, 1901 - June 27, 1994

Barbara LEININGER, 93, Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, died at 1:10 p.m. Monday in the Wabash County Hospital, Wabash.

She was born in Philadelphis, Pa., to Harry and Minnie BREEN BLUM. On Sept. 2, 1924 in Chicago, she married Walter LEININGER, who died Oct 17, 1957. She was a clerk in the Akron Post Office and a member of the Presbyterian Church in Plymouth.

Surviving are a daughter, Beryl SECOR, Bremen; two sons, Dean LEININGER, Brooklyn Park, Minn.; Don LEININGER, Gurnee, Ill.; ten grandchidren and fourteen great-grandchildren. A brother, Martin BLUM, preceded in death.

A memorial service will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the Akron Cemetery with Rev. Robert MARTIN officiating. There will be no visitation. Hartzer Fneral Home, Akron, is in charge of the arrangements.

Emerson Ward

Former Fulton resident, Emerson WARD, died April 26 in Greenville, S.C.

He was born in Fulton and graduated from Fulton High School in 1929.

Survivors include his wife, a daughter and three grandchildren.

Wednesday, June 29, 1994

Samuel R. Friedrich

April 29, 1926 - June 27, 1994

Samuel R. FRIEDRICH, 68, Nolesville, died at 3:10 p.m. Monday at the Riverview Hospital in Noblesville.

He was born in Indianapolis to Winnie W. and Agnes THOMPSON FRIEDRICH. He formerly lived in Rochester and worked at Stewart’s Bakery.

Surviving are five sisters, Mary BORRICKMAN, Cicero; Alice HUBER, Hudson, Fla.; Jane GROOVER, Kentland, Regina McCLELLAND, New Carlisle; Eileen ECKELBARGER, Rochester, a brother, Jerome FRIEDRICH, Florida; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Three sisters and a brother preceded in death.

Graveside services are at 2:30 p.m. today at the Citizens Cemetery, Rochester, with Father KILCLINE officiating.

Thursday, June 30, 1994

Ralph D Fox

May 16, 1922 - June 28, 1994

Ralph Dean FOX, 72, died Tuesday in Harlingen, Texas.

He was born in Marshall, Ill., to Claude and Pearl WEIR FOX. On Sept. 7, 1947, he married Ellen KLINGESMITH, who survives. He owned the Valparaiso Bike Shop for many years before moving to Rochester, where he managed the Hittle Phillips 66 Station at Fourth and Main streets.

Surviving with his wife are six sons, Loman FOX, Gene FOX, Gary FOX, all of Valparaiso; Guy FOX, Rochester; Ray FOX Warrenton, Texas; Glen FOX, Dyess AFB, Abilene, Texas; two sisters, Mary (John) GRIFFIN, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Lois BARES, Tempe, Ariz.; and fourteen grandchildren. A son preceded in death.

A memorial service in Valparaiso will be scheduled at a later date. The Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home, Harlingen, Texas, is in charge of the arrangements.

Margaret A. Rentschler

Margaret Ann RENTSCHLER, 56, Fulton County Road 7713 South 200 East, Macy, died at 8:45 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital.

Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Fulton.

Friday, July 1, 1994

Margaret A. Rentschler

Oct. 21, 1937 - June 30, 1994

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Fulton, for Margaret Ann RENTSCHLER, 56, Fulton County Road, 7713 South 200 East, Macy.

Rev. David SOMMERS will officiate. Burial will be at the Fulton Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday and after 11 a.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Fletcher’s Lake United Methodist Church.

Mrs. Rentschler died at 8:49 a.m. Thursday at Woodlawn Hospital. She was born in South Bend to Clifford and Annabelle WALTERS ALBER. On Dec. 23, 1956, in Fulton, she married Phillip RENTSCHLER, who survives. She was a receptionist at Louderback Automobile Agency, Rochester, and operated the Corner Woodshop with her husband. She was a member of the Fletcher’s Lake United Methodist Church.

Surviving with her husband are two daughters, Mrs. Greg (Cindy) POWNELL, Logansport; Mrs. Barry (Karen) CAPPER, Plymouth; three grandchildren, Blake POWNELL, Cameron and Bailey CAPPER; and her mother, Mrs. Annabelle ALBER, Fulton. Her father preceded in death Dec. 7, 1975.

Saturday, July 2, 1994

Margaret K. Pyle

Sept. 9, 1892 - July 1, 1994

Margaret K. PYLE, 101, formerly of 216 East Eleventh St., died at 7 p.m. Friday at the Rochester Life Care Center.

Born in Rochester to C.K. and Mary (BRACKETT) PLANK, she lived in Rochester all her life. On Oct. 8, 1913, she married Charles E. PYLE, who died on April 14, 1971. She attended Northwestern University and was an accomplished musician. She was the oldest living member of the First Baptist church and a charter member of the Kappa Kappa Kappa sorority. She was a founder and charter member of the Rochester Country Club.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Hugh (Mary) MOORE and Mrs. H.C. (Margaret) HERKLESS, both of Rochester; three grandchildren, Mrs. Dale IJulia) SCHOEDER, Columbus; Charles S. HERKLESS, Tequesta, Fla.; Mrs. Jerry (Barbara) SCHLEIGER, Eden Prairie, Minn.; three great-grandchildren, Bill and John SCHOEDER, Lesslie SCHLEIGER. Preceding in death were one brother, Don PLANK Sr. and one sister Mrs. Frank (Anna) ENSIGN.

Graveside Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery with the Rev. Junior BOSE officiating. There will be no visitation. Memorials can be made to the First Baptist Church of Rochester.

Dortha M. Smith

April 2, 1909 - July 1, 1994

Dortha M. SMITH, 85, Kosciusko County, died at 7:45 p.m. Friday at Kosciusko Hospital, Warsaw.

Born in Michigan City to Edgar and Etta Belle (McCLAIN) BENTLEY, she moved to Kosciusko in 1947. On Sept. 9, 1926, she married Virgil O. SMITH, who died May 9, 1960. She was a homemaker and a member of the New Vision Church, Warsaw.

Surviving are thirteen children, Donna WOODING, Pierceton; Eileen WARRAN, Granger; Maxine HEPBURN, Warsaw; Robert SMITH, Warsaw; Richard SMITH, Rochester; Thomas SMITH, Frankfort, Ohio; June SENFF, Mentone; Bill SMITH, Dayton, Texas; Beverly TACKETT, South Whitley; Ruth TIMMRECK, Warsaw; Clarence SMITH, North Webster; Dean SMITH, Frankfort, Ohio; Keith SMITH, Warsaw; sixty-one grandchildren; ninety-three great-grandchildren; twenty-three great-great-grandchildren and two great-great-great-grandchildren.

Services will be at noon Tuesday at Chapel Tabernacle, Warsaw, with the Rev. John REID and Pastor Richard CAMPBELL officiating. Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Kokomo, at 3 p.m. Friends may call 2-5 p.m. on Monday at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Monday, July 4, 1994

[no paper - holiday]

Tuesday, July 5, 1994

Charles A. Baldwin

June 5, 1913 - July 2, 1994

Charles A. “Abie” BALDWIN, 81, 1050 W. Indiana 14, Kewanna, died at 9:21 p.m. Saturday at Life Care Center, Rochester.

He was born in Rochester to Dora and Nora BECK BALDWIN. On Jan. 3, 1936, in Rochester, he married Ruby P. HENDERSON, who survives. He graduated from Leiters Ford High School in 1933. He was co-owner of Baldwin’s Fruit Market before retiring. He thrived on his work at the market, which was located at the junction of Indiana 14 and 17.

Surviving with his wife is a daughter, Betty Jo DOTY, Kewanna; two grandsons and one granddaughter. Two brothers and one sister preceded in death.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, with Rev. Keith SMITLEY officiating. Burial will be at the Bruce Lake Cemetery, Kewanna. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Diabetes Association and Life Care Center, Martin Hall Wing.

Margaret K. Pyle

Graveside services were at 11 a.m. today for Margaret Kilbourne PLANK PYLE who died at 7 p.m. Friday at the Life Care Center, three months shy of her 102nd birth anniversary.

Born here Sept. 29, 1892, she had resided in her longtime home at 216 East 11th Street until entering the Care Center Aug. 1, 1993.

Mrs. Pyle’s family was among Rochester’s earliest settlers and its members compiled an unbroken span of 126 years in the city’s mercantile business. That period began in 1853 with her grandfather, Dr. Asa K. PLANK.

Dr. Plank came here that year as a practicing physician, giving up the profession to establish one of the city’s first pharmacies. During the Civil War he recruited Company F of the 87th Indiana Infantry Regiment in 1962, became its captain and was with it at the battle of Perryville, Ky. At his death in 1887 his drug store was located where another still is today, Webb’s Family Pharmacy.

His son and Mrs. Pyle’s father, Charles K. PLANK, was a boot and shoe merchant who operated the Hoosier Shoe Store many years on Main Street, where Dollar General is now. He died in 1941.

Mrs. Pyles husband, Charles E. [PYLE], was a partner and then owner of The Racket, men’s clothing store, from 1918 until his death April 14, 1971. The Racket opened in space now occupied by Farmers and Merchants Bank, moved to the present Rarick’s Rent-to-Own room and then for many years was at today’s location of The Winning Edge. The business continued to be operated by the Pyles’ daughters and their husbands until closing in 1979.

Mary “Minnie” BRACKETT PLANK, Mrs. Pyle’s mother, descended from another of Rochester’s earliest and most prominent families. Her father, Dr. Charles J. BRACKETT, came here in 1848 as one of the county’s first physicians. He enlisted in the Union Army shortly after the Civil War began, dying of illness in 1863 while on duty as a regimental surgeon in Arkansas. A brother, James [BRACKETT], also was a local physician.

Mrs. Pyle was an accomplished musician. She graduated from Rochester High School in 1910 and attended Northwestrn Universiy. She was the last living 1917 charter member of Rochester’s Tri Kappa sorority and the oldest living member of the First Baptist Church. She and her husband, whom she married Oct. 8, 1913, were among the founders of the Rochester Country Club, now the Elks Lodge.

She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Hugh (Mary K.) MOORE and Mrs. H.C. (Margaret) HERKLESS, both of Rochester. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Mrs. Dale (Julia) SCHROEDER, Columbus, Ind. C. Steven HERKLESS, Jupiter, Fla., and Mrs. Jerry (Barbara) SCHLEIGER, Eden Prairie, Minn.; three great-grandchildren, Bill and John SCHROEDER and Leslie SCHLEIGER. Preceding in death were one brother, Don PLANK Sr., and one sister, Mrs. Frank (Anna) ENSIGN.

The Rev. Junior BOSE officiated at the I.O.O.F. cemetery service with Zimmerman Family Funeral Home in charge. Memorials can be made to the First Baptist Church of Rochester.

Frank M. Hubenthal

June 16, 1921 - July 4, 1994

Frank M. HUBENTHAL, 73, Rt. 1, Lucerne, died at 10:40 p.m. Monday at his home.

He was born in Metea to William and Martha BUCK HUBENTHAL. On Feb. 15, 1942 in Twelve Mile he married Helen J. WHITCOMB, who died July 2, 1990. He was a [dairy] farmer and a Morgan Truck driver. He was a member of the Metea Baptist Church.

Surviving are a son, J.T. HUBENTHAL, Lucerne; a daughter, Connie Sue HUBENTHAL, Terre Haute; three sisters, Mrs. Pauline BARRETT, Traverse City, Mich.; Mrs. Elizabeth MILLS, Gas City; Mrs. Geneva BOOKWALTER, Twelve Mile; and eight grandchildren.. Preceding in death were a sister, Ruth HUBENTHAL; a son, Larry L. HUBENTHAL, Jan. 4, 1980; and a grandson, Ryan J. HUBENTHAL, Sept. 10, 1993.

Private family services will be Thursday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home in Fulton with Rev. Bryan CLEMANS officiating. Burial will be at the Metea Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to the Metea Baptist Church.

Mary E. Boganwright

March 12, 1918 - July 1, 1994

Mary E. BOGANWRIGHT, 76, Mentone, died Friday at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

She was born in New Carlisle, Ohio, to George A. and Mary C. BAGFORD SCHAUER. She married Harley A. BOGANWRIGHT, who died in February, 1990. She moved to this area 21 years ago from Ohio. She was a member of Cook Chapel of Kosciusko County.

Surviving are a step-son, Murray HOLT, Warsaw; a step-daughter, Madeleine FISHER, Mentone; a brother, Charles E. SCHAUER, Bellbrook, Ohio; eight step-grandchildren; thirteen step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Two brothers, Robert SCHAUER and Georges SCHAUER Jr.; one step-son, Merlyn HOLT; one step-granddaughter and one step-great-grandson preceded in death.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the King Memorial Home, Mentone, with Rev. Marvin LOWMAN officiating. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Medway Cemetery, Medway, Ohio. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home in Mentone.

James I. Murray

Nov. 17, 1921 - June 29, 1994

Former Rochester resident James I. MURRAY, 72, Tullahoma, Tenn., died June 28, at the Lynchburg Nursing Home, Lynchburg, Tenn.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Fred (Pat) ENYART, Mrs. Jerry (Cleta) POOR and Mrs. Chuck (Chris) BRADLEY, all of Rochester; a brother, Bud MURRAY, Kennewick, Wash. eleven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren, all of Rochester. A brother and sister preceded in death.

Services were at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 30, at the Watson-Gamble Funeral Home, Winchester, Tenn. Burial was at the Montgomery Cemetery, Cowan, Tenn.

Wednesday, July 6, 1994

Charles Dee Anderson

Charles Dee ANDERSON, 96, Peabody Retirement Home, North Manchester, died at 4 a.m. Wednesday at the Wabash County Hospital, Wabash.

He was born in Logansport to William H. and Ella Mae HOWARD ANDERSON. On Dec. 14, 1921, in Rochester, he married Opal FISHER who died Sept. 23, 1982. He was a retired signalman for the Erie Railroad. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Rochester, Manitou Moose Lodge, South Bend Scottish Rite, Royal Arch and a 50-year member of the Rochester Masonic Lodge.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. C.E. (Colleen) VAUGHN, Houston, Mo.; a sister, Mrs. Lucie SEE, Macy; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were a son, Marvin D. ANDERSON, April 25, 1992; four brothers and two grandchildren.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. Robert SCHMEISER officiating. Burial will be at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday and one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home. Masonic Rites will be conducted by the Rochester Masonic Lodge at 7:30 p.m. Friday.

Dora Ruede

Former Rochester resident, Dora RUEDE, 91, North Vernon, died at 4:50 a.m. today at the Jennings Community Hospital, North Vernon.

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

Thursday, July 7, 1994

Richard E. Meredith

Richard E. MEREDITH, 68, 836 S. Indiana 19 North, Akron, died at 3:45 a.m. today at his residence.

Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Friday, July 8, 1994

Almeda Engle

Graveside memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery near Lake Bruce for Almeda SOPHER ENGLE, 70, 9890 West 50 South, Kewanna. In case of inclement weather, the service will be at the Kewanna United Methodist Church.

Mrs. Engle died June 24 in her home. She was born in the Zion community to David and Ruth POWELL SOPHER. On April 1, 1944, in Kewanna, she married Raymond D. ENGLE who survives. She lived in Fulton County most of her life and resided in Englewood, Fla., during the winter. She was an artist, homemaker, member of the Great Books Society of Rochester and the Fulton County Historical Society.

Surviving with her husband are a daughter, Mrs. John (Sherry) ANDERSON, Kewanna; a son, Terry ENGLE, Rochester; a sister, Mrs. Margaret FISHER, Dallas, Ore.; four grandchildren and one great-grandson. A brother, Charles SOPHER, preceded in death.

Richard E. Meredith

March 19, 1926 - July 7, 1994

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Akron Church of the Brethren for Richard E. MEREDITH, 68, 836 South Indiana 19 North, Akron.

The Rev. John MISHLER and Rev. Richard KNARR will officiate. Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday at the Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society Home Health Care Service or the Akron Church of the Brethren.

Mr. Meredith died at 3:45 a.m. Thursday at his home. He was born in Mentone to Harry and Dessie NEWELL MEREDITH. On May 15, 1946, in Dutchtown, he married Betty HOLLOWAY who died Dec. 10, 1993. He was retired from Sonoco Products Company, Akron, where he was a truck driver. He was a member of the Akron Church of the Brethren.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Paul (Kay) BROUHYETTE, Akron, and Mrs. Rick (Jill) PARKER, Claypool; grandchildren, Chad and Craig BROUYETTE, Akron, and Ryan, Jason and Julie PARKER, Claypool; two sisters, Mrs. Fred (Willodean) SNOW, Medford, N.J., and Mrs. Jane EVANS, Warsaw, and one brother, Vernon MEREDITH, Burket. Two brothers, Tom MEREDITH and Bill MEREDITH preceded in death.

Richard O. Crissinger

Feb. 11, 1943 - July 6, 1994

Richard Ora CRISSINGER, 51, Rt. 1, Star City, died at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, Ill.

He was born in Kewanna to George A. and Leona McCLELLAN CRISSINGER. He served in the U.S. Navy in the Naval Construction Battalion during the Vietnam War. He worked as a self-employed truck driver. He was a member of the VFW Post 1728, Winamac, and the Star City United Methodist Church.

Surviving are his mother, Leona CANNON, and step-father, Wilton CANNON, Star City; a daughter, Rachelle KOUGH, Star City; five sons, Richard CRISSINGER PHILLIPS and Timothy CRISSINGER PHILLIPS, both of Reelsville; Randy CRISSINGER, Star City; Paul CRISSINGER, Winamac, and Matthew CRISSINGER, Star City; three sisters, Virginia KEEHN, North Judson; Jean Ann DIXON, Buffalo, and Ruth Ann SHEPHERD, Rochester; one btother, James CRISSINGER, Greencastle, and nine grandchildren.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Frain Mortuary, Winamac, with the Rev. John WRIGHT officiating. Burial will be in the Star city I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Graveside military services will be conducted by the VFW. Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. Friday and after 8 a.m. Saturday.

Geneva C. Bookwalter

Nov. 15, 1912 - July 7, 1994

Geneva C. BOOKWALTER, 81, Twelve Mile, died at 11:05 a.m. Thursday at her home.

She was born in Metea to William and Martha BUCK HUBENTHAL. On Sept. 1, 1935, in Twelve Mile, she married Varrick V. BOOKWALTER who died Sept. 23, 1969. She worked at the former Skinner’s Store and at Hewitt’s Grocery, Twelve Mile. She was a member of the Bethlehem United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women’s Club, Twelve Mile.

Surviving are a son, Richard Lee BOOKWALTER and a daughter-in-law, Louise BOOKWALTER, Niles, Mich.; two grandchildren, Lisa Renee HORST, Kokomo, and Todd Eric BOOKWALTER, Holland, Mich.; two sisters, Elizabeth MILLS, Gas City, and Pauline BARRETT. A brother, Frank HUBENTHAL and sister, Ruth HUBENTHAL, preceded in death.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev. Dorothy JONES officiating. Burial will be in the Bethlehem Cemetery, Twelve Mile. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday. Memorials may be made to the Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Twelve Mile.

Dora Ruede

Sept. 25, 1902 - July 6, 1994

Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, for former Rochester resident, Dora RUEDE, 91, Comunity Care Center Nursing Home, North Vernon.

The Rev. James KREFT will officiate. Burial wil be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Ruede died at 4:50 a.m. Wednesday at the Jennings Community Hospital, North Vernon. She was born in Winona, N.D., to Jacob and Katharina NAGEL KLAUDT. On Nov. 18, 1921, in McIntoch, S.D., she married Gottleib RUEDE who died April 1, 1979. She was a homemaker and member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Rochester, and Luther Anns of the church.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Nolan (Alice) LEWIS, Hillsboro, Ore.; Mrs. Howard (Olivia) KLEINE, LaPorte, and Mrs. Arthur (Betty) LANGE, North Vernon; two sons, Junior RUEDE and Raymond RUEDE, both of Columbus, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. Martha SCHMIT, Danville, Ill., and Mrs. Sarah GULLICKSON, McLaughlin, S.D.; one brother, Milbert KLAUDT, Walker, S.D.; twelve grandchildren; thirty great-grandchildren, and twenty-three great-great-grandchildren. Two great-granddaughters, two sisters and a brother preceded in death.

Saturday, July 9, 1994

[no obits]

Monday, July 11, 1994

O’Neal Gagnon

May 15, 1905 - July 10, 1994

O’Neal Fred GAGNON, 89, P.O. Box 134, Burket, died at 4 a.m. Sunday at his home.

He was born in Beaverville, Ill., to Edward and Armin BLAIS GAGNON. On March 23, 1929, in Athens, he married Mamie May LINEBRINK who survives. He lived in Akron and Burket, where he farmed before retiring. He was a member of the Silver Creek Church of God, Silver Lake.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Rose) BOYSER, Burket; Mrs. Claude (Linda) MANUEL, Warsaw; two sons, Virgil GAGNON, Henderson, Nev.; David GAGNON, Walton; two brothers, Russell GAGNON, South Whitley; Blair GAGNON, Ligonier; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two great-great=grandchildren. Preceding in death were a daughter, Martha Lucille GAGNON, in infancy, 1940; a son, Jesse GAGNON, in Korea, 1952; a grandson, two sisters and seven brothers.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Silver Creek Church of God, Silver Lake, with Rev. Roy W. WOLFE officiating. Burial will be at the Silver Creek Cemetery, Silver Lake. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron, and at the church one hour prior to the services Wednesday.

Helen M. Frederick

Jan. 30, 1907 - July 10, 1994

Helen Mae FREDERICK, 87, 1301 Main St., died at 2:29 p.m. Sunday at Woodlawn Hospital.

She was born in Allegheny County, Penn., to Alton Ray and Fannie Lee ZIMMERMAN DURBIN. On June 10, 1924, in Pittsburgh, Pa., she married Harry J. FREDERICK, who died Oct. 2, 1981. The former grand deputy of the Pennsylvania Eastern Star, she moved to Rochester one year ago from Little Rock, Ark.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. David L. (Jacqueline) RAYMER, Rochester; a son, Harry J. FREDERICK Jr., Carnegie, Penn.; six grandchildren; ad two great-grandchildren. A sister and two brothers preceded in death.

Services will be at 2 p.. (EDT) Thursday at the Beinhauer Funeral Chapel, 2630 W. Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, Penn, 15216, with Rev. Mary BURTON officiating. Entombment will be at the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Garden Mausoleum, Pleasant Hills, Penn. Friends may call one hour prior to services at the chapel. Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Zimmerman Fanily Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of the arrangements.

Cleotis Daine

May 11, 1916 - July 10, 1994

Cleotis “Cle” DAINE, 78, 502 E. Central St., Akron, died at 4 a.m. Sunday at his home.

He was born in the Gilead community, Miami County, to Adam and Lucy BARNES DAINE. On March 26, 1938, in Akron, he married Ruth GRONINGER, who died Aug. 7. 1070. On Sept. 28, 1973, in Akron, he married Emogene HOFFMAN who survives. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps in the Pacific Theater during World War II and received the Purple Heart. He worked at then bought Norman Farm Implement Sales in Gilead. He retired in 1981.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Conne EWER, Kokomo; Mrs. Mike (Lu Ann) STELLER, Silver Lake; two sons, Larry DAINE, Macy; Kerry DAINE, Akron; [a sister, Mrs. Mike (Betty) McAULLIFF, Milwaukee, Wisc.; a brother, Robert DAINE, South Bend]; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were a son, Mark [DAINE]; two sisters, Jenny and Helen [DAINE]; and two brothers, Estil and Junior [DAINE].

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron, with Rev. Roy WOLFE of the Silver Creek Church of God officiating. Burial will be at the Akron Cemetery. The American Legion and VFW of Rochester will conduct military graveside rites. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday and one hour before services Tuesday at the funeral home.

Lucille C. Flook

Aug. 11, 1912 - July 10, 1994

Lucille C. FLOOK, 81, 1316 Creekside Dr., Apt. 27, Wabash, died at 5:35 a.m. Sunday at the Wabash County Hospital, Wabash.

She was born in Grant County to George and Iva ZORMA COLE. On Aug. 9, 1930, she married Ray FLOOK who died May 26, 1989. She was a nurses aid until her retirement in 1970. She was a member of the Wabash Christian Church.

Surviving are a son, Raymond FLOOK, Peru; four daughters, Carolyn BABER and Sharon BALLEE, both of Wabash; Annetta HARTZLER ROBINETTE, Anderson; Janice BAHNEY, Rochester; two sisters, Geneva HINER and Ruby HAECKER, both of Wabash; twenty-three grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. A grandchild, three sisters and four brothers preceded in death.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Main Street Chapel Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Home, Wabash, with Rev. Lawrence SEE and Rev. Robert LOUGHEED officiating. Burial will be at the Gilead Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel.

Neva Mikesell

Aug. 2, 1920 - July 10, 1994

Neva E. MIKESELL, 73, 2831 Olson Road, died at 12:05 p.m. Sunday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth.

She was born in Fulton County to Lawrence and Elizabeth BATTY FUNK. On Dec. 30, 1944, in Warsaw, she married Harold MIKESELL who survives. She was a graduate of Grass Creek High School. She received a bachelor’s degree from Indiana Central College, Indianapolis, and a master’s degree from Indiana University. She was a teacher at Fulton, Royal Center, Grass Creek, Burton, Plymouth, Leiters Ford and Culver Community School before retiring after 41 years. She was a member of American Association of Retired Persons, Fulton County and Indiana Retired Teachers Association, past president of the Fulton County Republican Women’s Club, and was Fulton County Republican Woman of the Year. She was active in the Royal Center-Cline-Kistler Cemetery Association and the Fulton County Farm Bureau. She was also the June Resident of the Month at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. She liked to read, visit with friends, and play dominoes and cards.

Surviving with her husband are three brothers, Delmer FUNK, Ridge Manor, Fla.; Andrew FUNK, Frankfort; Glen D. FUNK, Kewanna and several nieces and nephews. Three brothers preceded in death.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, with Rev. Denise DAVAULT officiating. Burial will be at the Royal Center Cemetery. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Wednesday and after 8 a.m. Thursday until service time. Memorials may be made to the charity of choice.

Tuesday, July 12, 1994

Julia A. Thompson

Former Rochester resident, Julia A. HATHAWAY THOMPSON, 47, Indianapolis, died Sunday at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Indianapolis.

She graduated from Indiana State University in 1972. She was an accounts payable clerk for Rieth and Riley Construction Company, Indianapolis.

She is survived by her husband, Mel K. THOMPSON; two step-daughters, Sharon BRUBECK and Laura PONSLER; three step-sons, Michael, Keith and David THOMPSON; mother, Olive KOOMLER HATHAWAY; two sisters, Karen BRYANT and Laural SNIPES; and two grandchildren.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Chapel of Peace at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Home in Carmel.

Helen M. Neathery

Former Lake Manitou resident, Helen M. NEATHERY, 86, Windsor Estates Nursing Home, Kokomo, died at 2:55 a.m. today.

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

Wednesday July 13, 1994

Grace Tatter

Jan. 14, 1905 - July 11, 1994

Grace BALOGH TATTER, 89, 600 N. Colfax St., Warsaw, died at 7 a.m. Monday at her home.

She was born in Martins Ferry, Pa., to Andrew and Rose DYKA BALOGH. On May 4, 1926, in Crown Point, she married Gustav TATTER, who died Jan. 2, 1994. She lived most of her life in Warsaw and Florida. She was a member of the Clermont Baptist Church, Clermont, Fla.

Surviving are a daughter, Milicent SPILLY, Sarasota, Fla.; two sons, Warren TATTER, Warsaw; Milton TATTER, Cincinnati, Ohio; seven grandchildren and six great=grandchidren.

Private graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw, with Rev. Jack SCOTT officiating. There is no visitation. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Home, Warsaw, is in charge of the arrangements.

Helen M. Neathery

Sept. 29, 1907 - July 12, 1994

Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, for former Lake Manitou resident Helen M. NEATHERY, 86, 429 W. Lincoln Road, Windsor Estates, Kokomo.

Rev. Jeffrey S. TAYLOR will officiate. Burial will be at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday and for one hour prior to the service on Friday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Neathery died at 2:55 a.m. Tuesday at her home. She was born in Medaryvile to Wright and Ethel COMER WOOD. On March 29, 1924, in West Middleton, she married Orville E. NEATHERY, who died Dec. 6, 1978. She was a homemaker and member of the Manitou Moose Lodge’s Ladies Auxiliary and the Rochester VFW Ladies Auxiliary.

Surviving are three nieces, Judith [GROSS], Rochester; Janet HULET and Joy TURNER, both of Kokomo; two nephews, Laurel D. ALEXANDER and Steve ALEXANDER, both of Kokomo; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister, Lerra ALEXANDER and a brother, Kenneth WOOD.

Bonnie J. Garber

Feb. 4, 1929 - July 12, 1994

Bonnie J. GARBER, 65, 712 Thorn St., North Manchester, died at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday at her home. She was born in Akron to James Russell and Jessie LANDIS PAXTON. She graduated from Akron High School in 1946. She worked as a bookkeeper for the Pyramid Oil Company until retiring. She attended St. Robert’s Catholic Church, North Manchester.

Surviving are a companion, George P. GARBER, North Manchester; a daughter, Mrs. Steve (Sandy) KLINE, North Manchester; four brothers, Jim PAXTON, Silver Lake; Larry PAXTON, Edward PAXTON, Earl “Bud” PAXTON, all of Rochester; Mrs. Gail (Freida) GEIGER, Indianapolis; and one grandchild. A brother and sister preceded in death.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, with Rev. J.P FREEMAN officiating. Burial will be at the Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the mortuary. Memorials may be made to the Christian Fellowship Church, North Manchester.

Thursday, July 14, 1994

Pamela G. White

Aug. 30, 1950 - July 13, 1994

Pamela G. WHITE, 43, Rt. 1, Starke County Road 850 South, Monterey, died at 3:20 p.m. Wednesday at Memorial Hospital, South Bend.

She was born in Chicago to David and Mildred BLACKBURN DONNELLY. On Jan. 30, 1971, in West Lafayette, she married Robert M. WHITE, who survives. She was a 1968 graduate of Logansport High School, a 1986 honor graduate of Ancilla College and a 1988 honor graduate of Indiana University of South Bend. She was an investigator at the U.S. Department of Labor in South Bend.

Surviving with her husband are a daughter, Carmen WHITE, Monterey; a son, Ted WHITE, Monterey; mother, Mildred DONNELLY, Loganspot; five sisters, Ellen MOORE, Juneau, Alaska; Elizabeth WISSINGER, Logansport; Maureen SPIEGLEMAN, Evergreen, Colo; Rebecca DONNELLY, Logansport; Madeline FENTON, Denver, Colo.; and a brother, David DONNELLY, Indianapolis.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary’s of the Lake Catholic Church of Culver with Rev. Jeffery LARGENT officiating. Burial will be at the St. Anne’s Cemetery, Kewanna. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Bonine Funeral Home, Culver. Memorials may be made to Ancilla College or the American Cancer Society.

Charles R. Bilyew

Sept. 27, 1917 - July 13, 1994

Charles Reed BILYEW, 76, 1208 Madison St., died at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn Hospital.

He was born in Salem to Joseph and Eva MARTIN BILYEW. On Dec. 26, 1940, in Tippecanoe, he married Zona Verl KLECKNER who died Nov. 17, 1992. He worked at Louderback’s car dealership for 40 years, retiring Sept. 25, 1980. He later worked at Hook’s 66 Service Station and Holloway’s Marathon Station, both of Rochester. He was Senior King of the 1994 Round Barn Parade. He was a member of the First Church of God and the local RSVP.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Thomas (Janet) KUJAWSKI, South Bend; Mrs. Alan (Rosalie) HERNLY, Fort Wayne; three sisters, Mary Frances CUPITO and Mrs. Milburn (Anna Mae) MYERS, both of Fort Wayne; Mrs. Larry (Patty) PAXTON, Rochester a brother, Robert BILYEW, Defiance, Ohio; four grandsons, a great-granddaughter, a great-grandson and several nieces and nephews. A brother, Claude BILYEW, preceded in death.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the First Church of God, Rochester, with Rev. Sam BENNETT officiating. Burial will be at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, and at the church one hour prior to the services. Memorials may be made to the First Church of God, Rochester

Joseph L. Gedeon.

Joseph Lawrence GEDEON, 90, 4351 N. Indiana 25 North, Rochesrter, died at 6 a.m. today at his home.

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

Vera Lavroff

Sept. 5, 1902 - July 13, 1994

Vera LAVROFF, 91, 5790 15th Road, Tippecanoe, died at 6:52 p.m. Wednesday at her granddaughter’s home.

She was born in Perm, Russia, to Jacob and Alexandra BELOBORODOFF MOROZOFF. On May 8, 1921, in Harvin, Manchuria, she married Count John LAVROFF, an officer in the Tsar’s Army, who died June 14, 1973. She lived in Harbin, Manchuria; Taingtao, China, and the Philipine Islands. She lived in Marshall County since 1959. She was a homemaker, teacher, nurse’s aide and member of the Russian Orthodix Church.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Galina EDWARDS, Tippecanoe; two granddaughters, Mrs. Marvin (Dinah) THACKER, Bourbon; Mrs. Pat (Karen) GOOD, Argos; two grandsons, Roy EDWARDS, East Ridge, Tenn.; Tom EDWARDS, Spencerville twelve great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. A sister, brother and infant daughter preceded in death.

Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with Rev. Robert MACE Jr. and Rev. Kent KIRCHMEYER officiating. Burial will be at the Bethel Cemetery, Argos. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday and one hour prior to the services on Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Holy Trinity Russian Orthodix Monastery, Jordanville, NY. 13361.

Friday, July 15, 1994

John Junior Wolfe

March 30, 1923 - July 14, 1994

John Junior WOLFE, 71, 502-10 S. Logan, Kewanna, died at 7 a.m. Thursday at his home.

He was born in South Bend to John H. and Dessie OVERMYER WOLFE. on July 20, 1945, in Fulton, he married Mable Betty BAKER, who survives. He served in the Army Medical Corps during World War II. He was a perforator operator at General Tire until retirement in 1986. He attended the Winamac Church of the Nazarene.

Surviving with his wife are five daughters, Linda Lou WILLIAMS, Joan Ann CONKLIN, Debra Kay CLARK and Darla S. ROSS, all of Logansport; Marcia Sue HANDY, Kokomo; a son, Larry Eugene WOLFE, Onward; two sisters, Janita GRANDHOLM, Kewanna; Chloe Irene MCLEAN, Warsaw; eighteen grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nehews. An infant brother and a great-grandchild preceded in death.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Fisher Funeral Chapel, Logansport, with Dr. John W. WRIGHT officiating. Burial will be at the Ever-Rest Memorial Park, Logansport, with military rites conducted. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral chapel.

O. Louise Trump

O. Louise TRUMP, 81, 1919 East 18th Road, Tippecanoe, died at 5:45 a.m. today at home.

Arrangements are pending at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Joseph Gedeon

Nov. 12, 1903 - July 14, 1994

Private services will be held at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, for Joseph Lawrence GEDEON, 90, 4351 N. Indiana 25 North, Rochester. There is no visitation.

Mr. Gedeon died at 6 a.m. Thursday at home. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, to John F. and Katherine THEISS GEDEON. On Feb. 29, 1944, in Cleveand, Ohio, he married Bernice M. BICK, who survives. He was a sales manager for Northeast Heating and Cooling, Glens Falls, N.Y., and a member of the Athol Non-Denominational Church in Athol, N.Y. He moved here in 1981 from Atterondac State Park, N.Y.

Surviving with his wife are several nieces and nehews. Two sisters and two brothers preceded in death.

Harry Wallace

Aug. 11, 1910 - July 13, 1994

Former Rochester resident, Harry WALLACE, 83, of Lehigh Acres, Fla., died Wednesday, in Eldorado, Ill.

He managed the Goodrich Tire Company in Rochester. He was a member and former trustee of the Rochester Elks Lodge. He was an avid golfer and member of the Shrners of Fort Wayne.

Surviving are his wife, Beatrice O’CONNELL WALLACE of Lehigh, Fla.; a daughter, Joan KAYWOOD, Jackson, Mich.; son, Dick WALLACE, Evansville; and step-daughter, Lorraine ROBINSON, Mountain View, Ark.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Watson Funeral Home, Eldorado, Ill., with Rev. David GILLEY officiating. Burial will be at the Wolf Creek Cemetery, Eldorado, Ill. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Byron R. Burch

Former Wabash resident, Byron R. BURCH, 77, of Indianapolis, died Thursday at the Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.

He was born in Laketon and was married to Emmalou SHAMBAUGH, a schoolteacher, now deceased. He graduated from the Indiana Institute of Technology with a degree in civil engineering. He worked for the Indiana State Highway Department for 20 years before retiring in 1978.

Surviving are a daughter, Nancy BURCH WALTZ, a granddaugter, Wendy ELFF, four brothers, Max [BURCH], Wabash; Bud and Harvey [BURCH], both from North Manchester; Gene [BURCH], Rochester; two sisters, Geneva GRONINGER, Indianapolis; and Nina DeFORD, North Manchester. Preceding in death by three brothers, Sam, Raymond and Estel [BURCH].

Services will be at noon Saturday at Feeney-Hornak Keystone Mortuary, Indianapolis. Burial will be at the Friends Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the mortuary. Memorials may be made to the Arthritis Foundation.

Saturday, July 16, 1994

O. Louise Trump

March 10, 1913 - July 15, 1994

Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church, west of U.S. 31 on Indiana 10, Argos, for O. Louise TRUMP, 81, 1919 East 18th Road, Tippecanoe.

Pastor Robert MACE Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in the Tippecanoe Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Sunday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, or one hour before services at the church. Memorials may be made to the Heart Fund.

Mrs. Trump died at 5:45 a.m. Friday at her home. She had been in failing health. She was born near Etna Green to Irvin and Agnes BODEY KLINGAMAN. On July 11, 1931 in Kosciusko County she married Donald S. TRUMP, who died May 28, 1992. She was a former employee at Murphy Medical Center, Warsaw, and lived her whole life in Kosciusko and Marshal counties.

Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Harold (Kathryn) BILTZ, Warsaw; Mrs. Ron (Lorabelle) HOFMAN, Johannesburg, South Africa; Mrs. Clell (AnnaLou) MICHAEL, Tipton; Miss Betty TRUMP and Miss Barbara TRUMP, both of Tippecanoe; five sons, Harold [TRUMP], wife Lonnelle, Lafayette; Robert [TRUMP], wife Nancy, and Richard [TRUMP], wife Mattie, both of Tippecanoe; Lloyd [TRUMP], wife Gretchen, Catharpin, Va., and Russell [TRUMP], wife Beth, Argos; twenty-one grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. Preceding in death with her husband were a daughter, Doris SNYDER, who died Feb. 22, 1986, a sister and a brother.

Monday, July 18, 1994

Marion A. Mahaska

Marion A. MAHASKA, a former resident of Rochester, Mentone, and Sebring, Fla., died at 12:35 a.m. today at Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver.

Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Rochester.

Robert J. Merkert

Former Rochester resident, Robert J. MERKERT, died Wednesday in Port Charlotte, Fla.

A memorial service will be scheduled later. The Paul Schelm Funeral Home, Port Charlotte, Fla., is in charge of the arrangements.

Tuesday, July 19, 1994

Mildred A. Vandermark

Mildred A. VANDERMARK, 89, Palestine, was found dead in her home today.

Arrangements are pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Marion A. Mahaska

Oct. 5, 1910 - July 18, 1994

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Hartzler Funeral Home in Rochester, for former Rochester, Mentone, and Sebring, Fla. resident, Marion A. MAHASKA, 83.

Burial will be at the Palestine Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Mr. Mahaska died at 12:35 a.m. Monday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver. He was born in McRae, Ark., to John F. and Nona E. HOLDEN MAHASKA. He retired in 1972 after 25 years at Haynes-Stellite, Kokomo. He was also a farmer and member of the United Steel Workers of America.

Surviving are two daughters, Shirley TURNER, Kokomo; Inez ROMAN, Rogersville, Ala.; two sons, John MAHASKA, Palestine; Robert MAHASKA, Martin, Ky.; two step-daughters, Gloria PICKERING, Kokomo, Diana LOUGHRIDGE, Monroe City, Mo.; step-son, Danny HALE, Mentone; two half-sisters, Ilenia DEXTER, Crawfordsville; Oveta WULLE, Monticello; half=brother, Arvin WADE, Odesa, Texas; ten grandchildren and nine step=grandchildren. Preceding in death were a son, Steve MAHASKA; two brothers, Cyril MAHASKA and John Frank MAHASKA Jr.

Arthur J. Hines

Former Silver Lake resident Arthur J. HINES, 65, Fort Wayne, died at 9 p.m. Sunday at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.

Born in Silver Lake, he had lived in Fort Wayne since 1952. In 1949 he married Carol UMMEL, who survives. He worked for Northern Indiana Public Service Company for 28 years and retired in 1980. He was a member of the Calvary Temple Worship Center, Fort Wayne.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Maxine BUFINK, Huntertown; Patsy Jo SHANNON, Fort Wayne; two brothers, Donald HINES, Warsaw; Edward HINES, Mesa, Ariz.; a sister, Gloria CARPER, Pleasant Lake; and two grandsons.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the C.M. Sloan and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Wayne. Burial will be at the Highland Park Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the family.

Lavern E. Carnell

June 5, 1926 - July 16, 1994

Former Rochester resident, Lavern E. CARNELL, 68, 30413 County Road 16, Elkhart, died at 9:40 p.m. Saturday at home.

She was born in South Bend and lived in Rochester before moving to Elkhart 49 years ago. On June 30, 1945, in South Bend, she married Lawrence CARNELL, who survives.

Surviving with her husband are a daughter, Suzanne MOYER, Pompano Beach, Fla.; a son, Jeffery CARNELL, South Bend; a step-son, Spencer TRIMBEL, Tallahassee, Fla.; a sister, Dorothy SIPLE, Mishawaka; and four grandchidren.

A memorial service will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Warner Funeral Home, Osceola. A cremation has taken place. Memorials may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Foundation.

Mary Neil Ellison

Jan. 17, 1911 - July 17, 1994

Mary Neil ELLISON, 83, 121 E. Center, Royal Center, died at 10 p.m. Sunday at home.

She was born in Tazewell, Tenn. On Feb. 11, 1928, she married Porter W. ELLISON, who died June 28, 1980. She was a homemaker and member of the Christian Baptist Church, Royal Center.

Surviving are five sons, Buford ELLISON, Royal Center; Reaferd ELLISON, Kankakee, Ill.; Thomas W. ELLISON, Kampvile, Ill.; James D. ELLISON, Logansport; Stanley W. ELLISON, Indianapolis; two daughters, Juanita KOEKENBERG, Medaryville; Loretta CONWAY, Bradford, Ark.; twenty-nine grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. A daughter preceded in death.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Royal Center, with Rev. Stephen Van VALKENBERG officiating. Burial will be at the Ever-Rest Memorial Cemetery, near Logansport. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Wednesday, July 20, 1994

Mildred A. Vandermark

Dec. 13, 1904 - July 18, 1994

Mildred Alice VANDERMARK, 89, 3745 S Indiana 25, Mentone, died Monday at home.

She was born in Kosciusko County to Charley and Mercy FLENNER TUCKER. She married Hobart E. HOLLOWAY, who died in May, 1971, and later married Chancie VANDERMARK, who is deceased. She was a homemaker. [She was a homemaker and a member of the Warsaw Eagles Lodge. She attended the Mentone Nutrition Site].

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Mary Belle FERRELL, Sturgis, Mich.; Mrs. Carlton (Donnis Irene) HASTY, Columbia City; Mrs. Harold (Eva Maxine) BRANDT, New Buffalo, Mich.; a son, Harold HOLLOWAY, South Carolina; a brother, Harold TUCKER, Florida; two sisters, Etta CHRISTIAN, Mentone; Eva HARTMAN, Akron; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren and one step-great-granddaughter.

Services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with Rev. Cathy JOHNS officiating. Burial will be at the Palestine Cemetery, Palestine. Friends may call from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the [organization of choice].

Hazel Chaney

Hazel CHANEY, 96, 3214 Barrett Road, Lake Manitou, died at 10 a.m. today at Life Care Center, Rochester.

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

Mable Bryant

April 27, 1901 - July 10, 1994

Mable A. BRYANT, 93, died July 10 at her place of residence, the New Hope Nursing Home, Osse, Minn.

She was born in Aurora, Ill. She lived in Huntington and North Webster. In 1928 she married Leroy Charles BRYANT, who died in 1956. She was a homemaker and member of the Huntington Township Home Economics Club and the Huntington County Choir.

Surviving are three daughters, Mary BOAK, Delvan, Wis.; Kathleen SPARKS, San Francisco, Calif.; Donna LONGLEY, Osseo, Minn.; a son, Kenneth BRYANT, Stacy, Minn.; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were a daughter, Elsie NEUBERGER and three sons, Leroy BRYANT Jr., Ralph BRYANT and William BRYANT.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Athens Cemetery in Athens, with Rev. Junior BOSE officiating. Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron, is in charge of the arrangements.

Dr. Herold T. Ross

Oct. 27, 1895 - July 18, 1994

Dr. Herold Truslow ROSS, 99, of Greencastle, died Monday at Asbury Towers Healthcare.

He was born in Rochester to Omer Tyra and Adelaide TRUSLOW ROSS. In 1921 he married Rosella STONER, who died Aug. 12, 1985. He served in the Army during World War I. He earned a master’s degree from Columbia University in 1924 and a Ph.D. from Iowa State University in 1932. [He graduated from Rochester High School in 1914]. He was a teacher for 37 years. While teaching at DePaut University, he was director of debate, head of the Speech Department, twice president of the Indiana Speech Association, director of the university radio station, secretary of the university, published books, was active in Delta Siga Rho, Tau Kappa Alpha and the American Council Honor Society.

After retiring from teaching, he was assistant dean and director of graduate study at DePauw and later taught at Hanover, Butler and Central Missouri Universities. After moving to Greencastle, he was active in the Putnam County American Association of Retired Persons, the Council on Aging, and was a member of the Indiana Joint State Legislative Committee. He was a congressional senior citizen for Rep. John T Myers of Indiana, was active in the American Red Cross, the Midwest Housing Program for the Aged. He authored the Generic Drug Bill in Indiana and was a 50-year member of the Greencastle Kiwanis Club.

Surviving are a son, Dr. John S. ROSS, Winter Park, Fla.; a daughter, Patricia FIX, Indianapolis; a brother, Leslie ROSS, Sun City, Ariz.; eleven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Gobin Memorial United Methodist Church, Greencastle, with Rev. Robert OCHSENRIDER and Rev. Leslie ROSS officiating. Burial will be at the Forest Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Bittles and Hurt Funeral Home, Greencastle. Memorials may be made to the Memorial Fund of Asbury Towers Retirement Home, 102 Poplar St., Greencastle, IN 46135.

Thursday, July 21, 1994

Lee M. Sharpe

Oct. 31, 1901 - July 20, 1994

Lee M. SHARPE, 92, 209 W. Eighth St., died at 1:45 p.m. Wednesday at Life Care Center, where he was a patient for two days.

He was born in Columbia City to Frank and Mina FOSTER SHARPE. On April 23, 1939, in Rochester, he married Zorah M. ROSS, who died May 4, 1994. He graduated from the Albion School of Mortuary Science, Albion, Mich., in 1938. he was associated with the Val Zimmerman Funeral Home and was co-owner of the Thacker and Sharpe Funeral home, both in Rochester. Before retirng he also worked at Camblin’s Furniture Store, Larry’s Furniture Store and Cook Brothers Furniture Store, all of Rochester. He was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church, Indiana Funeral Directors Association, a 50-year member of the Rochester Masonic Lodge 79 and a former leader in the Boy Scouts of America.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Omer (Annette) KINDIG and a granddaughter, Mrs. Dale (Karen) BECK, both of Warsaw; three great-grandsons; and several nieces and nephews. Three sisters and a brother preceded in death.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. Jack HARTMAN officiating. Burial wil be at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. A Masonic memorial service will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Grace United Methodist Church, Rochester.

Louis P. Carlson

Oct. 6, 1909 - July 20, 1994

Louis P. CARLSON, 84, Rt. 1, Royal Center, died at 9:58 p.m. Wednesday at Memorial Hospital, Logansport.

He was born in Lake County to Frank and Alice THAYER CARLSON. He was a retired farmer.

Surviving are three brothers, Charles CARLSON, Winamac; Theodore R. CARLSON, Kewanna; and George A. CARLSON, Logansport. He was preceded in death by a twin sister, four other sisters, two half-sisters, and three brothers.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Harrison-Metzger Funeeral Home, Royal Center, with Rev. Ed FRITZ officiating. Burial will be at the Thompson Cemetery in Royal Center. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday and after 8 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Caroline M. Sarver

Caroline M. SARVER, 78, 1115 Washington St., died at 7:40 p.m. Wednesday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Logansport.

Arrangements are pending at the Hartzler Funeral Home, Rochester.

Friday, July 22, 1994

Caroline M. Sarver

Dec. 27, 1915 - July 20, 1994

Private family graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery for Caroline M. SARVER, 78, 1115 Washington Blvd.d

Rev. Jeff TAYLOR will officiate. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Hartzler Funeral Home, Rochester. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Mrs. Sarver died at 7:40 p.m. Wednesday at Miller’s Merry Manor in Logansport. She was born in Fulton County to J.C. and May Rose SADLER HIZER. In December of 1940, in Kewanna, she married William K. SARVER, who died Nov. 22, 1990. She was a homemaker and former member of the Episcopal Church of Logansport.

Surviving are two sisters, Marjorie SMITH, Loganspot; Mrs. Maurice (Irene) SMITH, Kewanna; a brother, Lawrence HIZER, Logansport; and ten nieces and nehews. She was preceded in death by a sister, Florence WHITTENBERGER aand a brother, Creswell HIZER.

Hazel Chaney

June 21, 1898 - July 20, 1994

Graveside services will be at noon Monday at the Glen Haven Cemetery in Harrison, Ohio, for Hazel CASE CHANEY, 96, 3216 Barrett Road, Lake Manitou.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Foster & Good Funeral home, Rochester. Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Cancer Society.

Mrs. Chaney died at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Rochester Life Care Center. She was born in New Trenton to Edwin F. and Kathryn CASE. On June 21, 1924, in New Trenton, she married Merle Dempsey CHANEY, who died Sept. 5, 1963. She had lived in Rochester since 1955. She was an elementary school teacher at Woodrow School and Riddle School. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and the Indiana State Teachers Association.

Surviving are a son, John CHANEY, Rochester; two granddaughters, Mrs. Neal (Elizabeth Ann) DOMINICK, Houston, Texas; Mrs. Terry (Barbara Sue) HESLIN, Phoenix, Ariz.; a great-granddaughter, Brianna DOMINICK, Houston, Texas; two step-grandsons, Shannon and Travis PUGH, Rochester; and a step-great-grandson, Austin PUGH, Rochester. Preceding in death were a grandson, John Phillip CHANEY; a sister, Marie CASE; and a brother, Harold CASE.

Saturday, July 23, 1994

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Monday, July 25, 1994

Samuel R. McGurk

March 11, 1920 - July 23, 1994

Samuel Rogers McGURK, 74, 1508 Arrowhead Drive, died at 3:55 a.m. Saturday at home.

He was born in Terre Haute to Harry Lincoln and Nellie ROGERS McGURK. On March 30, 1947, in Covington, he married Jean HEGG, who survives. He served in the Navy during World War II. He was a graduate of the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and a member of the Fort Wayne Shrine Temple. He was a retired general contractor and owner of the former Interstate Piping Company of Rochester.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Mrs. David (Linda) SADLER, Fithian, Ill.; Mrs. Bruce (Betty) RAY and Phyllis McGURK, both of Indianapolis; a son, Mark McGURK, Aurora, Colo.; a sister, Mrs. Ada HODGE, Terre Haute; a brother, Thomas McGURK, Covington; and thirteen grandchildren. A brother, Harry McGURK, preceded in death.

Private family graveside services will be held Tuesday at the Mount Hope Cemetery in Covington. There is no visitation. The Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of the arrangements. In Covington, the Shelby Funeral Home may be contacted. Memorials may be made to the charity of choice.

Ruth M. Ball

June 3, 1910 - July 24, 1994

Ruth M. BALL, 84, 3189 Evergreen St., Riverwood Acres, died at 5:45 p.m. Sunday at home.

She was born in Fulton County to George and Grace ICE KNIGHT. On Aug. 31, 1956, in Logansport, she married Delmar BALL, who preceded in death. She was a homemaker and member of the Manitou Moose Lodge and Rochester American Legion auxiliaries.

Surviving are a daughter, Phyllis MILLER, Rochester; a son, Alan BAKER, Royal Center; a sister, Dorothy KNIGHT, Rochester; a brother Charles KNIGHT, North Manchester; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Two sisters and two brothers preceded in death.

Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, at the Rochester Citizens Cemetery, with Rev. Cliff WILKINS officiating. There is no visitation. The Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the American heart Association.

Paul E. Shafer

March 27, 1928 - July 23, 1994

Paul Eugene SHAFER, 66, 201 Leedy St., Warsaw, died at 9:25 p.m. Saturday at Mason Health Care Facility in Warsaw.

He was born in Wabash County to Ralph and Cleo HARTZLER SHAFER. On Sept. 24, 1949, in Akron, he married Bonnie Jean HUBBARD, who survives. He served in the Navy Air Corps during World War II. He moved to Warsaw from Akron in 1962. He was a former master in the Akron Masonic Lodge, an Akron Explorer Scout leader, member of the Akron Lions Club and a ham radio operator. He worked in the order department of Zimmer, Inc., Warsaw, for 31 years before retiring in 1991.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mrs. Greg (Paula) DEARBON, Warsaw; a son, Rick SHAFER, Warsaw; a brother, John SHAFER, Charleston, S.C.; and three grandchildren. A brother and granddaughrter preceded in death.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, with Rev. Paul TINKEL officiting. Burial will be at the Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral chapel. Memorials may be made to the Shrine Crippled Children’s Hospital.

Tuesday, July 26, 1994

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Wednesday, July 27, 1994

James R. Becker

Sept. 4, 1936 - July 25, 1994

James R. BECKER, 57, 196 Susan Lane, Steger, Ill., died at 8:40 p.m. Monday at the St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights, Ill.

He was born in Prnceton, Ill., to Robert C. and Florence DUFFY BECKER. On July 31, 1964, in Wilmington, Ill., he married former Kewanna resident Ruth Ann BASSLER, who survives. He was a 1954 graduate of Princeton High School and a 1958 graduate of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Ill. He was a physical ducation and driver’s educaion teacher in the Wellington School district and athletic director at Crete-Monee High School before retiring. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Princeton, Ill., and the Grass Creek Lions Club. He liked sports and was a strong supporter of high school sports. He also enjoyed fishing.

Surviving with his wife are his father and step-mother, Rovbert C. and Sue BECKER, Mendota, Ill.; two half-brothers, Howard BECKER, South Wilmington, Ill.; Richard BECKER, Mendota, Ill.; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. His mother preceded in death.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Metea Cemetery with Rev. David SOMMERS officiarting. Friends may call from 3 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home in Kewanna. Memorials may be made to the Crete-Monee Warrior Booster Cub, the Fletchers Lake United Methodist Church in Kewanna or the American Brain Tumor Association.

Oscar W. Zellers

Feb. 24, 1920 - July 26, 1994

Oscar W. ZELLERS, 74, of Mishawaka, died at 3:10 a.m. Tuesday at Healthwin Hospital, South Bend.

He was born in Kewanna to Carl and Alice Mae REAM ZELLERS. On Aug. 30, 1943, he married Ethel H. TAKACS, who died Jan. 8, 1992. He served in the Army during World War II. He was a millwright at Uniroyal Plastics in Mishawaka for 40 years until retiring. He was a member of the VFW Post 303 and the Retirees Club of Uniroyal Plastics, both in Mishawaka.

Surviving are a daughter, Sandra BRADBURN, Mishawaka; four sisters, Edith WOLF, South Bend; Goldie MUZZY, Elkhart; Martha CLOUD, Rochester; Dorothy FORKER, Logansport; a brother, Debert ZELLERS, Centralia, Wash.; a half-brother, Elmer BALDWIN, Phenix, Ala.; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Welsheimer Funeral Home North in South Bend with Rev. Peter JARRET officiating. Burial will be at the Highland Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Charles N. Roller

Jan. 16, 1907 - July 26, 1994

Charles Nelson ROLLER, 87, Rt. 1, Logansport, died at 7:20 p.m. Thursday at the Chase Center Nursing Home in Cass County. He was born in Cass County to Christian Daniel ad Carrie M. BRANDT ROLLER. On Nov. 22, 1931, at the Shiloh church in Logansport, he married Elizabeth Pauline TAYLOR, who survives. He was a retired Noble Township farmer. He was a memvber of the Webb Chapel United Methodist Church.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Joan GORDON, Rochester; Shirley ALLEN, Delphi; a son, Ron ROLLER, Bloomington; two sisters, Ruth SELL, Logansport, and Rebecca BARR, Royal Center; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A brother and five sisters preceded in death.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home in Royal Center with Rev. Dan ECKART officiating. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery in Logansport. Frieds may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday and after 9 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Webb Chapel United Methodist Church.

Maryetta Fry

March 12, 1913 - July 26, 1994

Maryetta FRY, 81, 410 Tioga Road, Monticello, died at 10:50 p.m. Tuesday at the Tioga Pines Living Center in Monticello. She was born in Fulton County to Roy and Jane BECK HALTERMAN. On March 24, 1936, she married Arnie W. FRY, who died Aug. 23, 1985. She and her hsband farmed for over 40 years in Headlee. She lived in Monticello for 23 years. She was a member of the White Oaks United Methodist Church.

Surviving are a son, Jack FRY, Monticello; two daughters, Jane Ann ALLEN and Mrs. Douglas (Connie) DENTON, both of Monticello; a brother, Otis HALTERMAN, Rochester; three sisters, Evadean DEARDORFF and Margaret NEWMAN, both of Rochester, and Josephine MASON, Indianapolis; twelve grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Gene FRY, two sisters and three brothers.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Voorhis-Draper Funeral Home in Monticallo with Rev. C.J. MOWRER officiating. Burial will be at the Pro Cemetery in Pulaski County. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Thursday, July 28, 1994

Mary E. Lloyd

April 6, 1917 - July 27, 1994

Mary E. “Betty” LLOYD, 77, 529 S. Main St., Bourbon, died at 1:15 a.m. Wednesday at Life Care Center in Rochester.

She was born in Youngstown, Ohio to Fredrick and Mary McNIECE ROYLE. On June 4, 1930, in Pittsburgh, Pa., she married Charles O. LLOYD, who survives. For the past 16 years she was a dispatcher for the Bourbon EMS and fire department and took telephone messages for Deaton Funeral Home until January 1994. She was a member of the Bourbon First United Methodist church and a homemaker.

Surviving with her husband are three daughters, Alice E. GORE, Orlando, Fla.; Margaret N. HENDRICKSON, Grass Creek, and Martha J. MOORE, Jacksonville, Fla.; two brothers, Raymond ROYLE, Kalamazoo, Mich.; and Gordon ROYLE, Katy, Texas; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Charles [LLOYD] Jr., a brother, William ROYLE, and a sister, Naomi ROYLE.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Grass Creek Cemetery, located one mile west of Indiana 17 on West 725 South. There is no visitation. Cremation has taken place. Deaton Funeral Home, Bourbon, is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Bouron EMS or the First United Methodist church in Bourbon.

Friday, July 29, 1994

Mildred M. Helt

June 26, 1905 - July 28, 1994

Former Rochester resident Mildred M. HELT, 89, 708 N. River Dr., Marion, died at 5:05 a.m. Thursday at Bradner Village Health Care Center, Marion.

She was born in Hammond and lived in Rochester until 1973, when she moved to Avon Park, Fla. She was a homemaker and member of the Rochester Eastern Star, past president of the Extension Homemaker’s Club, and 4-H leader in Rochester for 25 years. She was a member of the Burton Methodist Church and Indiana Gold Star Mothers. She worked as a health care aide and volunteer at the Veterans Administration Medical Center.

Surviving are two sons, Donald R. HELT, Marion and Charles E. HELT, McAllen, Texas; two daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Ilo HELT) RAKICH, Waterbury, Conn., and Mrs. John (Deloris HELT) WEILER, Point Charlotte, Fla.; a brother, C. Lester JANERY, Lansing, Ill.; twenty-one grandchildren and twenty-nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph L. HELT; and two sons, Robert L. HELT and John A. HELT.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Raven Funeral Home, Marion, with Rev. R. Glen TRAVER officiating. Burial will be at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery at a later date. Cremation is planned. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Westminster Presbyterian Church organ fund, 1100 Jeffras Ave., Marion, IN 46952.

Ronald Richard

Oct. 30, 1902 - July 29, 1994

Ronald “Ronnie” RICHARD, 91, 301 W. Main, Silver Lake, died at 3:55 a.m. today at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw.

He was born in Silver Lake to James B. and Mary LANDIS RICHARD. On Sept. 14, 1922, in Urbana, he married Pauline “Polly” GRIMM, who survives. He was a farmer and member of the Silver Creek Church of God, Silver Lake Lions Club and the original Jonah Club of Akron.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Garla TAYLOR, North Manchester and Mrs. Frank (Betty) JONES, Silver Lake; seven grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Dale RICHARD, 1947, and a sister, Beatrice [RICHARD].

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Silver Creek Church of God, Silver Lake, with Rev. Roy WOLFE officiating. Burial will be at the Silver Creek Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Sunday at Strong’s Funeral Home, Silver Lake, and at the church for one hour prior to the service Monday. Memorials may be made to the Silver Creek Church of God, County Road 1300 South, Silver Lake, IN 46982.

Saturday, July 30, 1994

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Monday, August 1, 1994

James F. Blacketor

April 18, 1921 - July 29, 1994

Former Rochester resident James F. BLACKETOR, Sky V alley, Calif., 73, died Friday at Palm Springs, Calif.

He was born in Rochester and lived in California for 10 years. He served in the Army in Europe during World War II. He worked for the Koppers Company in technical industrial sales for 29 years. He was a 50-year member of the Fulton Masonic Lodge 665, in Rochester.

Surviving are his wife, Marilyn BLACKETOR, Sky Valley, Calif.; a son, Robert BLACKETOR, Westlake Village, Calif.; two daughters, Rebecca GRAY, Lake Forest, Calif., and Rossanne EGBERT, Covina, Calif.; two brothers, William J. BLACKETOR, South Bend, and Donald L. BLACKETOR, Fort Wayne; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Ramon Chapel, Palm Springs Mortuary, 69 855 E. Ramon Road, Cathedral City, Calif. Burial will be at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

Donna L. Zanandrea

Former Rochester resident, Donna L. ZANANDREA, 55, Rt. 3, Clinton, died at 1:43 p.m. Friday at Terre Haute Union Hospital.

Arrangements are pending at the Karanovich Funeral Home in Clinton.

Ernest P. Thiem

Aug. 4, 1909 - July 19, 1994

Former Rochester resident Ernest P. THIEM, 84, of Hobart, died Tuesday, July 19.

He was born in Chicago. He retired from Torx of Rochester in 1977, after 35 years. He moved to Hobart in 1987. He was a member of the Plymouth FOP, the national Rifle Association and AARP.

Surviving are his wife, Dorothy H. THIEM, Hobart; a daughter, Mrs. Mark (Robin) MATHAS SUTTON, Valparaiso; and a grandson, David. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Judith Darleen [THIEM].

Private services were conducted. Cremation has taken place. Burial was at Calvary Cemetery, Hobart. Memorials may be made to VNA Mary E. Bartz Hospice Center, 3305 N. Calumet Ave., Valparaiso, IN 46383.

Tuesday, August 2, 1994

Donna Zanandrea

Oct. 12, 1938 - July 29, 1994

Services were at 10:30 a.m. today at the Karanovich Funeral Home, Clinton, for Donna ZANANDREA, 55, Rt. 3, Clinton.

Rev. Albert FIELDS officiated. Burial was at the Walnut Grove Cemetery, Clinton. Friends called from 4-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Depot-Cole Towne Restoration through the Karanovich Funeral Home, 408 Vine St., Clinton, IN 47842.

Mrs. Zanandrea died at 1:43 p.m. Friday at Terre Haute Union Hospital. She was born in Rochester to Floyd THOMAS and Marjorie JOHNSON RAYMER. On March 12, 1981, she married Marco ZANANDREA, who survives. She was office manager for Apex Recovery Services, a member of the Clinton Chamber of Commerce, current Regina of Clinton’s Little Italy Festival, and creator of Donnadoll porcelain dolls.

Surviving with her husband are her mother, two daughters, Tomi BROCK and Mitzi BURTON, both of Rochester; a sister, Rebecca BREWER, Rochester; five step-daughters, Denise HARRINGTON, Greenwood; Kimberly STONE, Terre Haute; Dawn THOMPSON, Stacy MILLS and Dana McLAIN, all of Clinton; two step-sons, Marco W. ZANANDREA, Tangier; and Matthew W. ZANANDREA, Blanford; twenty-three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and a nephew.

Flossie G. Mathias

May 7, 1904 - Aug. 1, 1994

Flossie Glee MATHIAS, 90, United Methodist Memorial Home, Warsaw, died at 6:30 p.m. Monday at her residence.

She was bown in Akron to Clarence and Leitha PLATT EBER. On June 12, 1926, in Rochester, she married Oren J. MATHIAS, who died July 16, 1988. She was a homemaker and member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, Rochester.

Surviving are a sister, Rev. and Mrs. Leonard (Treva) STEININGER, Colon, Mich.; a brother, Burl EBER, Nokomis, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister, Juanita WALLACE, 1970.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. Carl RICKS officiating. Burial will be at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Rriends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday and after 9 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Harvey W. Zimmerman

March 6, 1901 - Aug. 1, 1994

Harvey Willard ZIMMERMAN, 93, 532 S. Main St., Bourbon, died at 6:25 p.m. Monday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth.

He was born in Bourbon to Melchoir and Julia Anna MAGGART ZIMMERMAN. On March 8, 1924, at the United Brethren parsonage in Bourbon, he married Edna P. KEYSER, who died April 16, 1994. He was a retired farmer.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy CARSWELL, Bourbon; two sons, Carl ZIMMERMAN, Bourbon, and Robert ZIMMERMAN, Plymouth; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two grandsons, Eugene ZIMMERMAN and Ken CARSWELL; two sisters, Blanche TRUEX and Algia BENDER.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Deaton Funeral Home, Bourbon. Burial will be at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Bourbon. Friends may call from 2-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday and after 9 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Bourbon Emergency Medical Service.

Wednesday, August 3, 1994

Karen K. Scott

July 23, 1938 - Aug. 1, 1994

Karen Kay SCOTT, 56, 268 1/2 W. Main St., Peru, died at 5:54 p.m. Monday at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis.

She was born in Miami County to Loren A. and Clara Ellen HUNTER CONDON. She was a 1956 graduate of Jefferson Township High School, Mexico, and was attending Ivy Tech in Kokomo. She was a member of the Women of the Moose and the VFW Auxiliary, both in Peru. She attended the Mexico First Brethren Church.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Bill (Debra Kay) HULL, Mexico; father, Loren A. CONDON, Peru; a brother, Larry A. CONDON, Peru; and three grandchildren.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico, with Rev. Don RITCHEY officiating. There will be no visitation. McClain Funeral Home, Denver, is in charge of the arrangements.

Charley Wright

Charley WRIGHT, 68, 10013 W. 16th Road, Colonial Court, Lot 5, Argos, died at 3:20 p.m. Tuesday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth.

Arrangements are pending at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Effie M. Harrison

Nov. 2, 1901 - Aug. 1, 1994

Former Royal Center resident Effie M. HARRISON, 92 53811 Crystal Creek, Elkhart, died at 11 p.m. Monday at her granddaughter’s home.

She was born in Winamac to Sylvester and Clara LEBO REARICK. On Dec. 25, 1924, in Winamac, she married Paul M. HARRISON, who died May 10, 1978. She was a 1919 graduate of Winamac High School and member of the Lucerne Christian Church, Order of Eastern Star 375, Royal Center, a 50-year member of the Harrison Township Extension Homemakers Club and the Progrssive Club of Royal Center. She was a licensed funeral directoer and co-owner, with her husband, of the Harrison Funeral Homes in Kewanna, Lucerne and Royal Center, before retiring in 1967.

Surviving are a twin daughter, Jean HOLLENBERG, Mill Creek Farm, Winamac, and daughter Sue BARR, Troy, Ill.; sixteen grandchildren and twenty-six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two daughters, eight brothers and three sisters.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Royal Center, with Rev. Bill MATHYS officiating. Burial will be at the Grass Creek Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Thursday and after 9 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Order of Eastern Star memorial service is at 7:30 p.m. Tursday. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Robert H. Miller

Feb. 24, 1910 - Aug. 2, 1994

Robert H. MILLER, 84, 10911 West 150 South, Kewanna, died at 9:40 a.m. Tuesday at the St. Joseph Hospital of Marshall County, Plymouth.

He was born in Fulton County to William C. and Alice HUBER MILLER. On Jan. 6, 1936, at Kewanna, he married Helen J. ENGLE, who survives. He was a 1928 graduate of Kewanna High School and worked his entire life on the family farm, where he was born, until retiring in 1975. He was a church trustee and member of the Pastor Relations Committee at the Kewanna United Methodist Church. He was a member of the Fulton County Farm Bureau, AARP and a 55-year member of the Eden I.O.O.F. Lodge of Kewanna.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Judith MILLS, Kokomo, and Sandra BLUME, Fallbrook, Calif.; two sons, Kenneth MILLER, Plymouth, and Ronald MILLER, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; eleven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Kewanna United Methodist Church with Rev. Denise DAVAULT officiating. Burial will be at the Kewanna Citizens I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, and at the church one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be made to the Kewanna United Methodist Church.

Thursday, August 4, 1994

Charlie Wright

July 3, 1926 - Aug. 2, 1994

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Argos Church of Jesus Christ for Charlie WRIGHT, 68, 10013 West 16th Road, Colonial Court C., Lot 5, Argos.

Rev. Lloyd HOWARD will officiate. Burial will be at the Argos Maple Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, and at the church one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be made to the Church of Jesus Christ, Argos.

Mr. Wright died at 3:20 p.m. Tuesday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. He was born in Perry County, Ky., to Rev. Moses and Elizabeth KENDRICK WRIGHT. He moved from Kentucky to Argos in 1948. On Aug. 25, 1957, he married Bertha E. GRIGGS, who survives. He worked for Grey Iron Foundry, Bremen, before retiring in 1979. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ, Argos.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Frank (Tisha) ASBURY, Union, Mich., and Mrs. Robert (Donna) RUSSELL, Argos; former wife, Bertha PALMER, Elkhart; a sister, Mrs. Nannie VIRES, Argos; a brother, Samuel WRIGHT, Argos; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Mildie and twins, Mary and Martha [WRIGHT], and two brothers, William and Morton [WRGHT]

Friday, August 5, 1994

Mabel E. Anderson

March 24, 1902 - Aug. 4, 1994

Mabel E. ANDERSON, 92, formerly of 262 Race St., died at 1:40 p.m. Thursday at Rochester Health Care Center.

She was born in Fulton County to John and Annie GLAZE BECK. On Jan. 8, 1938, in Peru, she married Howard H. ANDERSON, who died March 20, 1985. She was a beautician.

Surviving are two step-daughters, Mrs. Jack (Delores) HAYDEN, Rochester, and Mrs. Robert (Joan) ALBRIGHT, Indianapolis; a step-son, Jack ANDERSON, Logansport; and several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Harvey and Lannie [BECK].

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. Sue BURTON officiating. Burial will be at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Frieds may call one hour prior to the services at the funeral home.

Charles E. Cuffel

July 9, 1889 - June 26, 1994

Former Argos residet, Charles E. CUFFEL, 105, of Apple Valley, Calif., died June 26 at home.

He was married to Lois TAYLOR, who died in 1960. He remarried and moved to California.

He is survived by his wife, Joy [CUFFEL], Apple Valley, Calif.

Barbara D. Stetson

Jan. 18, 1917 - Aug. 3, 1994

Former Rochester resident, Barbara DENISTON STETSON, 77, of 68 Ashlar Village, Wallingford, Conn., died Tuesday at home.

She was born in Rochester to A.L. ad Ada RANNELLS DENISTON. She was a member of Tri Kappa, Daughters of the American Revolution and Presbyterian Church while living in Rochester.

Surviving are her husband, Parker STETSON; a son, Michael ATKINSON, Willis, Texas; a daughter, Patricia LOVELL, Detroit, Mich.; and sister-in-law, Mary JENNENS, Rochester. She was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy WALL; and a brother, William H. DENISTON.

There will be a cremation. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.

Saturday, August 6, 1994

Robert O. Clark

Jan. 16, 1922 - July 19, 1994

Robert O. CLARK, 72, died July 19 at his home in Ashburn, Va. He died of a brain tumor.

Clark grew up in Kewanna. He attended Indiana University for two years before entering the U.S. Naval Academy in 1942. Clark graduated in 1945.

He received a Bachelor of Science degree from the Naval Post Graduate School in Monterey in 1953 and a Masters in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University in 1954.

At 20 years with the Navy, he retired as a commander. Clark then worked with Vitro Corp. until his retirement in 1987.

Surviving with his wife, Barbara [CLARK], are a daughter, Mrs. Chip (Priscilla) JOHNSON, Arlington, Va.; a son, Stephen [CLARK], Portland Ore.; a sister, Mrs. Martin (Helen) BARCO, Winamac and two grandchildren, Emily and Katie JOHNSON, Arlington, Va.

Memorial services were held July 25 at the Old Post Chapel, Fort Meyer, Va. He was buried at the Columbarium at the Arlington National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Hospice of Northern Virginia, Leesburg, Va.

Monday, August 8, 1994

Loren Brockey

Loren BROCKEY, 94, 305 W. Monroe St., Mentone, formerly of Tippecanoe, died at 1:24 p.m. Saturday.

Arrangements are pending at the King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Barbara Stetson

A memorial service for former Rochesrter resident, Barbara DENISTON STETSON, 77, of Wallingford, Conn., will be Aug. 13, at the Woodruff Chapel in Milford, Conn. She died Aug. 3, at her home. There was a cremation.

Russel B. Bacon

Dec. 14, 1907 - Aug. 6, 1994

Russel B. BACON, 86, Four Seasons Mobile Home Estates, died at 4:45 a.m. Saturday at Life Care Center, Rochester.

He was born in Fulton County to Arthur and Myrtle HORTON BACON. On July 20, 1929, in Peru, he married Helen PUTMAN, who died Feb. 19, 1992. He was a farmer in Fulton County and an Akron school bus driver for 24 years. He was a member of the Akron Jonah Club. In 1982 he retired from Greyhound Limousine Service in Phoenix, Ariz.

Surviving are three sons, Phillip BACON, Scottsdale, Ariz., Paul BACON, Leo, and Larry BACON, Alexandria; two granddaughters, Dana GEORGE, Toronto, Canada, and Teri MEYERS, Ellettsville; five grandsons, Steven BACON, Wilmington, N.C., Jeffrey BACON and Brent BACON, both of California, Tim BACON, Fort Wayne, and Brad BACON, Fayetteville, Ark.; a sister, Shirley HARPER’ Florida; and six great-grandchildren. He was prceded in death by two sisters, Alice OVERLANDER and Mildred SMITH; and a brother, Omer BACON.

Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Athens Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Monday at the Hartzler Funeral Home, Rochester.

Billy L. Kreighbaum

Sept. 13, 1930 - Aug. 7, 1994

Billy L. KREIGHBAUM, 63, 711 W. Miami Ave., Logansport, died at 1:35 a.m. Sunday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Logansport.

He was born in Macy to William and Belva MADLEM KREIGHBAUM. On Aug. 18, 1951, in Logansport, he married Betty VITELLO, who survives. He served in the Army during the Korean War. He retired in 1984 after 37 years as a tool and die maker at General Tire in Logansport. Since 1986 he worked for Federal Mogul, Logansport, as a tool and die maker. He was a member of the VFW Post 3790, American Legion Post 60, Peru Moose Lodge, Knights of Columbus and Literary Aid Society.

Surviving with his wife are his mother, Belva KREIGHBAUM, Akron; two sons, Jeffrey L. KREIGHBAUM and Steven A. KREIGHBAUM, both of Logansport; a brother, Jerry KREIGHBAUM, Wabash; four sisters, Shirley HUNTER, Silver Lake, Jackie WHITAKER, Warsaw, Karen LEITER, Akron, and Bonnie SLONE, Warsaw; one grandson, one granddaughter and several nieces and nephews. Two sons preceded in death.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Kroeger Funeral Home, Logansport, with Rev. Mack GEOGLEIN officiatng. Burial will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Logansport. Graveside military rites will be conducted. Friends may call from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Logansport Memorial Hospital Hospice Program or the American Cancer Society.

Tuesday, August 9, 1994

Gale M. Melton

Sept. 5, 1937 - Aug. 6, 1994

Gale Marie MELTON, 56, Copemish, Mich., died Saturday at home.

She was born in Flint, Mich., to Bruce and Lillian Marie METEVIA OVERMYER. She formerly worked at Regal Press in Flint, Mich., and Setwell and Essex Wire of Traverse City. She was a member of the Read-Osborne American Legion Post 531 Auxiliary. She was a youth leader and a Brownie and Girl Scout leader.

Surviving are her husband, Kenneth [MELTON); five daughters, Mrs. Rex (Diana) YARIAN, Tippecanoe, Koni PRENTIS, Texas, Mrs. Matt (Tamala) CALHOUNE, Virginia, Sherryl GROVES, Logansport, and Victoria SCHMITZER, Wiscxonsin; four sons, Kenneth [MELTON], Jr. and Dana MELTON, Logansport, Phillip and Debbie MELTON, Texas, Richard and Sherri SCHMITZER, Harrietta, Mich., and Bruce MELTON, Copemish, Mich.; her mother, Lillian Marie OVERMYER, Copemish, Mich.; a sister, Kathleen Jean WAGNER, Montrose, Mich.; three brothers, Bruce and Hikmet OVERMYER, DeTour Village, Mich., Gerald and Joyce OVERMYER, Mesick, Mich., Leonard and Betty OVERMYER, Eaton Rapids, Mich.; sister-in-law, Marilyn OVERMYER, Traverse City, Mich.; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father, Bruce OVERMYER Sr.; two sons, Daniel and Randy [MELTON]; and daughter, Pamala WALDEN.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Terwilliger Funeral Home, Keleva, Mich., with Rev. Floyd SOPER officiating. The American Legion Auxiliary memorial service wil follow at the funeral home.

Loren Brockey

Jan. 23,1900 - Aug. 6, 1994

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the King Memorial Home, Mentone, for former Tippecanoe resident, Loren BROCKEY, 94, 305 W. Monroe St., Mentone.

Rev. Glenn R. CAMPTON will officiate. Burial will be at the Summit Chapel Cemetery, Boubon. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Mr. Brockey died at 1:24 p.m. Saturday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. He was born in Tippecanoe to Simeon and Loretta STONEHILL BROCKEY. He lived and farmed in Tippecanoe until moving to Mentone 12 years ago. His first wife, Dessie WILLIAMS, died in December 1977. His present wife of 12 years, Jennie McGOWEN BROCKEY, survives.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Ardis KARLER, Albuquerque, N.M.; a son, Lloyd and Dolly BROCKEY, Moss Point, Miss; ten grandchidlren and eleven great-grandchildren.

Gordon K. Allewelt

April 3, 1934 - Aug. 8, 1994

Former Rochester resident, Gordon K. ALLEWELT, 60, 117 Georgetown Road, Danville, Ill., died Monday at home.

He was born in New York City to G.K. and Mary Elizabeth KROM ALLEWELT. He served in the U.S. Army in Germany. He was retired from Public Service Indiana. He lived in Rochester and Warsaw before moving to Illinois 20 years ago.

Surviving are two aunts, Mrs. Josephine KROM and Mrs. Addie KROM, both of Rochester; four cousins, Mrs. Kaleen KEHOE, Rochester, Mrs. Barbara BRYANT, London, Ohio, Mrs. Mary Jo GRAY, Fort Myers, Fla., and George and Nancy KROM III, Rochester.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery with Rev. Junior BOSE officiating. The Rochester American Legion and the Lake Manitou VFW will conduct graveside military rites. There is no visitation. Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of the arrangements.

Wednesday, August 10, 1994

Margaret A. Lotz Necessary

July 8, 1931 - Aug. 9, 1994

Margaret Alice LOTZ NECESSARY, 63, 563 E. Hill St., Wabash, died at 1:36 a.m. Tuesday at the St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.

She was born in Pikton, Ohio, to D.J. and Julie KELLEY FAIRCHILD. On June 25, 1951, she was married to Walter J. LOTZ Jr., who died May 19, 1976. On Nov. 11, 1977, she married Joe NECESSARY, who died May 29, 1984. She was a homemaker and member of the Freewill Baptist Church, Wabash.

Surviving are a son, Edward J. LOTZ, Hoopeston, Ill.; a step-son, Joe NECESSARY, Roann; two daughters, Alice Fay GARBER and Freda Mae MAXWELL, both of Peru; a brother, Asa FAIRCHILD, Wabash; a step-daughter-in-law, Janet NECESSARY, Lagro; seven grandchildren and five great-brandchildren. She was preceded in death by a step-son, Joe NECESSARY.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with Rev. Robert WARD officiating. Burial will be at the Chili Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

James Whetstone

James WHETSTONE, 68, 404 N. Broadway St., Mentone, died at 6:07 p.m. Tuesday at the Kosciusko Community Hospital Emergency room.

Arrangements are pending at the King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Doris E. Perry Pittman

Jan. 3, 1924 - Aug. 9, 1994

Former Winamac resident Doris E. PERRY PITTMAN, 70, 1863 Indiana 55 North, Crawfordsville, died at 10:25 p.m. Tuesday at the Culver Union Hospital in Crawfordsville.

She was born in Cass County to Joseph Arthur and Flora Jane FOY St. CLAIR. On April 14, 1945, in Star City, she married Oliver H. PERRY Jr., who died Jan. 25, 1982. On Sept. 5, 1992, in Winamac, she married Francis PITTMAN, who survives. She graduated from Grass Creek High School in 1945. She was a homemaker and member of the Nazarene Church in Winamac.

Surviving with her husband are two sons, William PERRY, Enon, Ohio and James PERRY, Winaac; two brothers, Orren St. CLAIR, Kewanna, and Glen St. CLAIR, Galveston; a sister, Nellie HUFFMAN, Monon; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in deth by a son, a granddaughter, three brothers and a sister.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home in Royal Center. Burial will be at Victor Chapel Cemetery, Star City. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Thursday, August 11, 1994

Floyd R. Thieme

Nov. 18, 1920 - Aug. 9, 1994

Floyd R. THIEME, 73, 4111 Philley Ave., Fort Wayne, died at 11:43 a.m. Tuesday at home.

He was born in Fort Wayne to George and Minnie LAUER THIEME. He married former Akron resident, Helen L. HOFFMAN. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary July 2; she survives. He served in the U.S. Army. He retired from General Electric, Fort Wayne, in 1982. He was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Retired Workers of America Local 901, G.E. Club, G.E. Quarter Century Club, and Three Rivers CCC.

Surviving with his wife are a son, Leslie R. THIEME, Sturgis, Mich.; a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Melody) KING, Fort Wayne; a brother, Fred THIEME, Fort Wayne; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter.

Services will be at noon Saturday at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 3705 S. Anthony Blvd., Fort Wayne, with Rev. S.T. WILLIAMS officitng. Burial will be at the New Haven I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Friday at the Klaehn, Fahl and Melton Winchester Road Chapel and at the church one hour prior to the services.

Gordon Lebo

Gordon LEBO, 64, 419 E. 14th St., died at 8:45 a.m. Thursday at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis.

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

Alden Knapp

May 16, 1917 - Aug. 10, 1994

Former Rochester resident, Alden Pearson “Torchy” KNAPP, 77, 301 First St., Wilmer, Texas, died at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Westridge Nursing Care Center in Lancaster, Texas.

He wasa born in LaCrosse to Elmer and Hazel NIXON KNAPP. He was a 1939 graduate of Purdue University and served in the Army in the South Pacific during World War II. In 1939 he married Evelyn WHITE, who died in 1960. On June 3, 1961, he married Virginia WOODLEY, who sruvives. He was a civil engineer and owned Knpp Construction Company for 50 years. He was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church, Elks Lodge, Manitou Moose Lodge, F&AM 79, all of Rochester. He was also a member of the Scottish Rite Lodge in South Bend and the Mizpah Shrine Temple in Fort Wayne.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mrs. William (Judy) DAVOUST, Dallas, Texas; a son, Phillip KNAPP, Arlington, Texas; three grandchildren, Sarah, Rachel and Kimberly; a great-grandson, Matthew Alden KNAPP, Dallas, Texas; and a brother, Donald KNAPP, LCrosse. he was preceded in death by two brothers, Dean and Keith [KNAPP].

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

John Stephen

Oct. 31, 1916 - Aug. 10, 1994

John “Sam” STEPHEN, 77, 2311 Bessmore Park Road, died at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at home.

He was born in Portland to Ora A. and Maple WOOD STEPHEN. On Sept. 26, 1943, in Alexandria, La., he married Mary K. FOX, who died Aug. 15, 1990. He served in the Army during World War II in the Pacific Theater. He owned Stephen’s Texaco Service at 11th and Main sts. for 13 years. He later worked as a postal clerk for 14 years, retiring in 1983. He was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, F&AM 79, and the American Legion, all of Rochester.

Surviving are a son, Sammy K. and Connie STEPHEN, Rochester; two grandchildren, Misty and Dustin STEPHEN, Rochester; a step-granddaugher, Candi PENNELL, Rochester; three brothers, George D. STEPHEN, Akron, William E. STEPHEN, Rochester, and Robert L. STEPHEN, Lafayette; a half-sister, Jane GAINES, Dallas, Texas; two half-brothers, Allen STEPHEN, White Bluff, Tenn., and Roger STEPHEN, Kokomo. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Dennis James [STEPHEN], and two sisters, Vivian STEPHEN and Marianne CARR.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. Carl RICKS officiating. Burial will be at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. The American Legion and VFW Post will conduct military graveside rites. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Friday and for two hours prior to the service at the funeral home. F&AM 79 will conduct memorial services at 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Heart Association.

Todd L. Hunt

Aug. 14, 1966 - Aug. 10, 1994

Todd L. HUNT, 27, 9744 S. Indiana 25, Rochester, died at 12:20 p.m. Wednesday at the St. Joseph Hospital in Kokomo after a three-month illness.

He was born in Kokomo to Daulton HUNT and Judith McFALL MUNDELL. He worked for Huddleston Construction Company of Logansport.

Surviving are his companion, Brenda SLATER, Rochester; a sister, Mrs. James (Vickie) DICE, Fulton; two brothers, Jeffrey HUNT, Caravelle, Fla., and Michael McFALL, Indianapolis; a step-father, Don MUNDELL, Kokomo; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Florence McFALL, Kokomo; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, father and a brother, David HUNT.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home in Fulton with Rev. Lonnie PETERS officiating. Burial will be at the Sunset Memory Gardens nt Kokomo. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Thursday and for one hour prior to the services at the funeral home.

Edna L. Bailey

June 10, 1909 - Aug. 10, 1994

Edna L. BAILEY, 85, 2107 Boulevard St., Lake Manitou, died at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn Hospital.

She was born in Ashland, Ky., to Edward and Ada WOOLDRIDGE MARTIN. On April 29, 1939, she married Byron “Beanie” BAILEY, who died Oct. 8, 1985. She was a retired registered nurse. She was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church of Rochester, and Tri Kappa. She was active in the American Red Cross Blood Bank and was co-founder of Woodlawn Hospital’s Cancer Detection Center. She was honored by the Rochester Chamber of Commerce for her many years of community work.

Surviving are a daughrter, Mrs. Edward (Susan) KELLEY, Rochester; two sons, Robert BAILEY and David BAILEY, both of Rochester; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Catherin BAILEY and a sister, Mrs. Marion WALTERS.

Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Friday at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery with Rev. Jack HARTMAN officiating. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to the chrity of choice. The Zimmerman Family Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

James M. Whetstone

July 1, 1926 - Aug. 9, 1994

James M. WHETSTONE, 68, 404 N. Broadway St., Mentone, died at 6:07 p.m. Tuesday at the emergency room of the Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw.

He was born in Mentone to Wade and Myrtle McCREA WHETSTONE. On Sept. 4, 1948, in Tensselaer, he married Helen KINNEY, who survives. He served in the Army during World War II. He worked as a tool and die maker at Midwest Spring in Mentone for 30 years. He also worked in the Mentone area as a handyman. He attended the Bourbon Chapel and was a past member of the Mentone Town Board.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Terry (Cindy) SPITLER, Tippecanoe, and Mrs. Jake (Peg) STUTZMAN, Harrisburg, Va. a son, Joh and Debbie WHETSTONE, Silver Lake; a brother, Robert WHETSTONE, Milford; and ten grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a grandson and two brothers.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the King Memorial Home in Mentone with Rev. Brent LEICHTY officiting. Burial will be at the Mentone Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Friday, August 12, 1994

Gordon V. Lebo

Nov. 28, 1929 - Aug. 11, 1994

Services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at Foster & Good Funeral Home in Rochester for Gordon V. LEBO, 64, 419 E. 14th St.

Rev. Alan HAZEN will officiate. Burial will be at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. The American Legion and VFW Posts will conduct graveside military rites. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Saturday and one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church youth group or the Kappa Delta Phi shoes and boots fund of Rochester.

Mr. Lebo died at 8:45 a.m. Thursday at the St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, where he had been a patient since Aug. 1. He was born in Whiting to Floyd and Ethel PETERS LEBO. On Sept. 4, 1953, in Rochester, he married Nancy J. HOPPER, who survives. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked for Wilson Corn Products in Rochester as mill manager for 41 years. He was a member of the Manitou VFW Post and the Manitou Moose Lodge 1107.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mrs. Mark (Gayle L.) RODRIGUEZ, Rochester; two sons, Gordon Michael and Sue LEBO, Greensburg, and Garrick L. and Kelly LEBO, Middletown, Ohio; six grandchildren, Abygaile and Jacob LEBO, Greensburg, Jenifer, Stacy and Stephanie RODRIGUEZ, Rochester, and Garrett LEBO, Middletown, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. James (Peggy) DURKES, Rochester, and Mrs. Phillip (Donna) SMITH, Madison; and a brother, Bill LEBO, Noth Pole, Alaska. He was preceded in death by a sister, Beverly KEESEY and a brother, Donald LEBO.

Hazel J. Thompson

June 29, 1914 - Aug. 11, 1994

Hazel J. THOMPSON, 80, 315 E. Walnut St., Argos, died at 6:16 a.m. Thursday at Woodlawn Hospital.

She was born June 29, 1914 in Paulding, Ohio, to William and Ilo DIX HESSLER. In 1933 she married Gail A. THOMPSON, who died May 17, 1983. She was a homemaker and member of the Argos Bible Church.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. William (Sharon A.) DILLIE, and Judy K. ALLEN, both of Argos; three sons, James A. THOMPSON, Warsaw, Robert C. THOMPSON, Argos, and Terry W. THOMPSON, Minneapolis, Minn.; a sister, Mrs. Glen (Helen) STOOPS, Lakeville; a brother, Paul HESSER, Torrnce, Calif.; eighteen grandchildren and fifteen great-gradchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Donald [THOMPSON], in 1991; a grandson, Michael THOMPSON; a sister, Virginia STAYTON; and two brothers, John and William HESSLER.

Services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Argos Bible Church with Rev. Mark FISHBURN and Rev. Earl LIGHTFOOT officiating. Burial will be at the Argos Maple Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at the Grossman Funeral Home in Argos from 2-8 p.m. Saturday and at the church one hour prior to the services. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Saturday, August 13, 1994

Rosamond M. Brown

Nov. 14, 1935 - Aug. 12, 1994

Rosamond M. BROWN, 58, of 545 N. Fulton Co. Road, 1000 West, Kewanna, died at 11:55 a.m. at her son’s home in Culver.

She was born in Plymouth to Mack E. and Mabel GROSS LEITER. She moved to the Kewanna area from Winamac in 1982. On January 23, 1954 in Monterey, she married Harold H. BROWN, who survives. She worked at Federal Mogul in Leiters Ford as a production assembler.

Surviving with her husband are three sons, Harold E. BROWN, Culver; Ralph E. BROWN, Kewanna; David A. BROWN, Buffalo; one daughter, Tina (Douglas) JENKINSON, Culver; one sister, Evelyn PITCHER, Lake Okeechobee, Fla.; one brother, Robert C. SINGLETON, Oklawaha, Fla. and seven grandchildren.

Services were at 2 p.m. Monday at Bonine Funeral Home, Culver with the Rev. Wayne McALLISTER officiating. Burial was in the Bruce Lake Cemetery, Kewanna.

Harry P. Pearson

Harry P. PEARSON, 81, R.R. 1, Rochester, died at 7 p.m. Friday at his residence.

Arrangements are pending at McClain Funeral Home, Denver.

Wade A. Bitner

Jan. 25, 1979 - Aug. 12, 1994

Wade A. BITNER, 15, died at 10:45 a.m. Friday at his home in Indianapolis.

He was born in Indianapolis to Larry and Diane PARTRIDGE BITNER, who survive. He lived his entire life in Indianapolis. He was scheduled to begin his freshman year at Ben Davis High School.

Surviving with his parents are one brother, Curtis BITNER, Indianapolis; his maternal grandmother, Florence PARTRIDGE, Rochester, and his paternal grandmother, Dorothy BITNER, Indianapolis.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mud Lake Chapel Cemetery, near Nyone Lake with the Rev. Jack HARTMAN officiating. Burial will be in the Mud Lake Chapel Cemetery. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Monday at Stevens Mortuary Chapel of Flowers, 5520 West 10th St., Indianapolis. Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of local arrangements.

Monday, August 15, 1994

Lois B. Crill

Aug. 9, 1917 - Aug. 13, 1994

Lois B. CRILL, 77, Smith and Brunk Sts., Kewanna, died at 8:30 p.m. Saturday at Rochester Health Care Center.

She was born to Edward and Edith HOTT BROOKER. On Sept. 14, 1937, in Fulton County, she married Paul E. CRILL, who died June 22, 1981. She graduated from Kewanna High School in 1935. She was a homemaker and the former operator of the Mar-Lo Restaurant in Kewanna. She was a quilter and a member of the United Methodist church, the Bunco Club and Mother’s Club, all of Kewanna.

Surviving are a daughter, Nancy RAMSEY, Vinton, Va.; a son, Joe CRILL, Rochester; a half-sister, Jean ANDERSON, Rochester; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home in Kewanna. Burial will be at the Kewanna Citizens I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday and after 8 a.m. until the services Tuesday at the funeral home.

Harry P. Pearson

Dec. 13, 1912 - Aug. 12, 1994

Harry Paul PEARSON, 81, Rt. 1, Rochester, died at 6:45 p.m. Friday at home.

He was born in Armstrong, Ill., to Swan Niles and Clara Ann WERNIGK PEARSON. On Feb. 21, 1940, in Bourbon, he married Retha Elaine LYTLE, who survives. He was a retired farmer and member of the Skinner Christian Church in Twelve Mile.

Surviving with his wife are a brother, Glenn PEARSON, Twelve Mile; and a sister, Esther MUSSELMAN, Twelve Mile. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Lawrence PEARSON and Clark PEARSON; and a sister, Agnes L. ULERICK.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Ever-Rest Memorial Park in Logansport with Rev. David CORRELL officiating. Friends may call from 4-9 p.m. Monday at the McClain funeral Home in Denver.

George Chapman

March 21, 1898 - Aug. 12, 1994

George CHAPMAN, 96, 1836 E. Beardsley, Elkhart, died at 7:20 a.m. Friday in the Skilled Care Unit at Elkhart General Hospital.

He was born in Pulaski County. On Oct. 8, 1921, in Fulton County, he married Grace MEREDITH, who died Feb. 13, 1990. He was current treasurer of Valley Financial Services. He was a member of the Tyrian Masonic Lodge and a 32 degree Scottish Rite Mason.

He is survived by nieces and nephews.

Services are at 11 a.m. today at the Hartzler-Gutermuth Funeral Home in Elkhart, with Rev. Junior BOSE, former pastor of the Bethlehem Baptist Church in Mentone, officiating. Entombment is in the Chapel of Peace Mausoleum in Rice Cemetery. Visitation is two hours prior to the services at the funeral home.

Douglas E. Bailey

Jan. 31, 1943 - Aug. 13, 1994

Douglas Edgar BAILEY, 51, 1740 South 1400 East, Akron, died at 11:50 p.m. Saturday at the Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was ill for six weeks.

He was born in Hurley, Va., to Clarence and Clemie LESTER BAILEY. On Aug. 25, 1962, in Silver Lake, he married Dortha D. MANNS, who survives. He moved to this area 30 years ago. He worked for Wabash Valley Manufacturing in Silver Lake.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Judith HAYWOOD, Warsaw, Loretta COOK, LaFontaine, and Lorene BAILEY, Akron; two sons, Lloyd BAILEY, Akron, and Dallas BAILEY, Warsaw; four grandchildren, Matthew and Lucas COOK, LaFontaine, and Terelee and Angel BAILEY, Akron; his mother, Clemie BAILEY, Silver Lake; a sister, Mrs. Fred (Kathleen) DOOLEY, Silver Lake; and three brothers, George BAILEY, Luther BAILEY and Gerald BAILEY, all of Akron. He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence BAILEY and brother, Willie BAILEY.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home in Akron with Rev. Ed SLONE officiating. Burial will be at the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and for two hours prior to the services on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Verdie Mae Russell

March 2, 1929 - Aug. 14, 1994

Verdie Mae RUSSELL, 65, 403 S. Main St., Culver, died at 2:09 p.m. Sunday at the Woodlawn Hospital emergency room.

She was born in Frakes, Ky., to Harrison and Nancy WILLIS. She was one of 14 children. She moved to Culver three weeks ago from Chicago. She was a homemaker.

Surviving are three daughters, Lorraine MIRACLE, Culver, Mrs. James (Mary Ann) LAWSON, Chicago, Ill., and Mrs. P.J. (Joyce Sue) HART, Bolingbrook, Ill.; two sons, Wilburn RUSSELL, Jonesville, La., and Earl Willard RUSSELL, Russellville, Ala.; thirteen gradchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Lois Partin WEBB, in 1984.

Funeral services are pending at the Creech Funeral Home in Middlesboro, Ky. Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester is in charge of the local arrangements.

Lester D. Davis

Nov. 18, 1909 - Aug. 14, 1994

Lesrter D. DAVIS, 84, 7548 Hillcrest Dr., Warsaw, died at 9:50 a.m. Sunday at Mason Health Care in Warsaw.

He was born in Akron to Voris and Myrtle NYE DAVIS. [He graduated from Akron High School in 1928]. On Nov. 29, 1934, in Wolcottville, he married France L. LONTZ, who died May 14, 1983. He was an educator and school administrator. He was voted Kosciusko County Shriner of the Year in 1983 and Kosciusko County Man of the Year in 1984. He was district governor of the Warsaw Lions Club, a member of the board of trustees of Whittenburg College, a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge in Akron, and member of the Scottish Rite and Mispah Shrine, both of Fort Wayne. He was a member of the Shrine Club, he was on the board of advisors for the Salvation Army, and he was a member of the Otterbein United Methodist Church of Atwood.

Surviving are a daughter, Jean E. DORSEY, Warsaw; two grandsons, Jay MARSH, Indianapolis, and Jeremy MARSH, Warsaw; and a brother, Ralph DAVIS, Rochester. He was preceded in death by a grandson.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Titus Funeral Home in Warsaw with Rev. Earl OWEN and Rev. Doug DAVIES officiating. Burial will be at the Oakwood Cemetery in Warsaw. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. There will be a Masonic service at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Kosciusko County Cancer Society, Lions Club Cancer Control or the Salvation Army.

Warren L. Clark

April 15, 1926 - Aug. 12, 1994

Warren L. CLARK, 68, 708 Pleasant St., North Judson, died at 11:25 p.m. Friday at Starke Memorial Hospital in Knox.

He was born in North Judson. He served in the Marine Corps during World War II and the Korea War. He worked for Gray Trucking Company as a truck driver. He was a member of the American Legion.

Surviving are a sister, Owen MATTHEW, Knox; and a brother, Willard CLARK, Rochester.

Graveside services were at 11 a.m. Sunday at the Highland Cemetery in North Judson.

Tuesday, August 16, 1994

Janet Sue Collins

Former Rochester resident, Janet Sue HOPPER COLLINS, 49, Haltom City, Texas, died Monday.

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

Wednesday, August 17, 1994

Janet Sue Collins

Feb. 20, 1945 - Aug. 15, 1994

Services for former Rochester resident Janet Sue HOPPER COLLINS, 49, 5916 Chisolm Trail, Haltom City, Texas, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home in Rochester.

Rev. Junior BOSE will officiate. Burial will be at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday and for two hours before services Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Mrs. Collins died at 7:30 a.m. Monday at an Interstate 65 rest stop in Columbus. She had been ill for several years. She was born in Rochester to Garl and Edna Mae CHAPIN HOPPER. On April 24, 1971, in Fort Pierce, Fla., she married Cecil COLLINS Jr., who survives. She was a homemaker and member of the Haltom City Baptist Church in Haltom City, Texas.

Surviving with her husband are a son, Richard Wayne BROWN Jr., Watauga, Texas; a daughrter, Mary Ann COLLINS, at home; a granddaughrer, Morgan Daniella BROWN, Watauga, Texas; step-father and mother, Omer and Edna Mae BEDFORD, Rochester; a sister, Mrs. Michael (Debra) STANLEY, Logansport; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceding in death were her father, Garl HOPPER, Nov. 26, 1973, and brother, Thomas Allen HOPPER, May 16, 1949.

Genevieve A. Lowry

Aug. 28, 1907 - Aug. 17, 1994

Genevieve Anita LOWRY, 86, 3525 Minnich Road, New Haven, died at 7 a.m. today at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne.

She was born in Argos to Jay and Ethel THOMPSON BOYCE. On Oct. 12, 1927, in Culver, she married Robert Russell LOWRY, who survives. She lived in Argos until moving to New Haven in 1989. She was a homemaker and member of the Argos Bible Church.

Surviving with her husband are two daughters, Mrs. Bill (Ellen) SCHAUER, Fort Wayne, and Mrs Jack (Kay) SNELL, New Haven; three granddaughters, Beverly NORRIS, Apple Valley, Calif., and Terri VIAR and Tamara KNOBLAUCH, both of Fort Wayne; two sisters, Meribel ROBINSON, Warsaw, and Barbara Ann GATES, Plymouth; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister, Katherine RHEINHOLTZ.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Grossman Funeral Home in Argos with Rev. Earl LIGHTFOOT officiating. Burial will be at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Argos. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Thursday and one hour prior to the services Friday at the funeral home.

Thursday, August 18, 1994

Hazel M. Winn

March 24, 1893 - Aug. 17, 1994

Hazel M. WINN, 101, Rt. 2, Lucerne, died at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at home.

She was born in Cass County to Madison L. and Addie MYERS KISTLER. On June 12, 1915, in Detroit, Mich., she married Chester B. WINN, who survives.

She was a 1911 graduate of Onward High School and a 1912 graduate of Valparaiso University. She was a school teacher who taught all eight grades in one-room schools in Clay and Harrison Townships. She was a member of the Lucerne Christian Church, the Dorcas Circle, Harrison Township Extension Homemakers and War Mothers.

Surviving with her husband are two daughters, Mary Jean HASLEBY, Lucerne, and Nancy DOUGLASS, Kewanna; two sons, John K. WINN, Logansport, and Maurice E. WINN, Plainfield; seventeen grandchildren; thirty-seven great-gradchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter and a son.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Royal Center, with Rev. Ken SMITH officiating. Burial wil be at the Zion Methodist Cemetery, Lucerne. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday and after 8 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Lucerne Christia Church.

Friday August 19, 1994

Evelyn Pherson

Aug. 28, 1918 - Aug. 18, 1994

Former Royal Center resident Evelyn HOLCOMB PHERSON, 76, of Mesquite, Texas, died at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Mesquite Medical Center in Mesquite, Texas.

She was born in Royal Center to Walter and Edith CALEY HOLCOMB. On Aug. 17, 1942, in Muncie, she married Delbert PHERSON, who survives. She was a homemaker.

Surviving with her husband are three sons, Jerry PHERSON and Chris PHERSON, both of Mesquite, Texas, and Jack PHERSON, Muncie; two sisters, Donnabelle SEE, Deedsville, and Wanda GUNDRUM, Fulton; a brother, Raymond HOLCOMB, Logansport; and five grandchildren.

Services will be Monday in Mesquite, Texas.

Saturday, August 20, 1994

[no obits]

Monday, August 22, 1994

Phyllis A. Pearson

Feb. 14, 1910 - Aug. 21, 1994

Phyllis A. PEARSON, 84, 190 E. Main St., (Disko) Silver Lake, died at 1:53 a.m. Sunday at the Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.

She was born in Wabash County to Esta and Nettie SMITH GAERTA. On July 4, 1933, in Columbia City, she married Teleford A. PEARSON, who died Oct. 15, 1955. She graduated from Laketon High School and Manchester College. She taught school at Laketon for 31 years. She also taught at Sugar Grove, Akron, Gilead and Metea. She retired from teaching in 1973. She was a member of the Disko United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women, Retired Teachers Association and attended the Akron Church of God.

Survving are two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Evelyn) McDONALD, Muncie and Mrs. Larry (Beverly) HARTZLER, Akron a son, Chris PEARSON, North Manchester; seven grandchildren, Chad HARTZLER, Mrs. Fran SHORT, Mrs. Beth HUMMEL, Mary McDONALD Justin PEARSON, Jessica PEARSON and Jamie PEARSON; two great-gradchildren, Gabriel HUMMEL and Seth HUMMEL; two sisters, Mrs. Jim (Janis) BICHENO, Carlsbad, N.M., and Mrs. John (Shirley) SVAAN, Bloomington.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Akron Church of God in Akron with Rev. James MALBONE officiating. Burial will be at the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Hartzler Funeral Home in Akron. Memorials may be made to WBCI Radio in Fort Wayne, the Akron Church of God or the Gideons.

Lloyd Harrell

Former school superintendent, Lloyd HARRELL, 70, 2246 W. County Road 100 S., Warsaw, died Monday, Aug. 15.

He served in the Army during World War II. On Dec. 24, 1950, he married Nancy C. HUFF, who survives. He was principal at Talma School from 1956-1958, superintendent of the Tippecanoe Valley School Corp., from 1975-1980, and Bremen School superintendent from 1980-1982. He was a member of the American Association of School Superintendents, Indiana State Teachers Association, Rozella Ford Golf Club, Warsaw Moose and American Legion Post 49.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Felicia BARKER, Liverpool, N.Y., Sara BOGANWRIGHT, Mentone, and LuAnn HARRELL, Lakeland, Fla.; three sisters, Marjorie PARKER, Owensboro, Ky., Lois OLIVER, Pendleton, and Virginia KERHT, Terre Haute.

A cremation and memorial service have taken place. Memorials may be made to Home Health Care Services of Kosciusko County, 902 Provident Court, Warsaw, IN 46580.

Tuesday, August 23, 1994

Betty L. Casey

Dec. 28, 1921 - Aug. 14, 1994

Former Rochester resident Betty Louise CASEY, 72, died Sunday, Aug. 14, in California.

She was born in Kewanna to Harve and Jewell OLSEN McKEE. She lived in Rochester with her foster-parents, Dr. and Mrs. T.P. COOK, and graduated from Rochester High School in 1939. Her husband, C.D. CASEY, died in 1963. She lived in Fremont, Calif., for 36 years. She was a member of the Good Shepherd American Lutheran Church for 30 years, where she sang in the choir.

Surviving are a daughter, Sue Ann MEYERS, Hayward, Calif.; two sons, James CASEY, Sacramento, Calif., and Dan CASEY, Fremont, Calif.; a sister, Eva CHRISTOPHER, New London, Conn.; and two granddaughters.

Funeral services were Friday, Aug. 19, in Fremont, Calif. Burial was at the Golden Gate National Cemetery in San Bruno, Calif. Memorials may be sent to Vesper Hospice, c/o Bay Bank of Commerce, P.O. Box 42, San Leandro, CA 94577-0042.

Robert L. Greer

March 25, 1925 - Aug. 22, 1994

Robert L. GREER, 69, 1415 North 110 East, Plymouth, died at 9:30 p.m. Monday at the St. Joseph Hospital of Marshall County.

He was born in Plymouth to Bert and Charlote HATTERY GREER. He served in the Navy during World War II and the Korean War. He lived in Chicago and worked for the Northwestern Railroad for 39 years. He moved to Plymouth after retirement. He was a member of the Plymouth VFW 1162.

Surviving are three sisters, Mabel GOOD and Margaret CARR, both of Culver and Georgia KERN, Upland; and a brother, Marvin MOORE, Plymouth. He was preceded in death by five brothers, Fredrick GREER, Edward GREER, Byron GREER, William GREER and John MOORE; and a sister, Rosemary GREER.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Johnson Funeral Home in Plymouth, with Rev. Richard GEORGE officiating. Burial will be at the [Moon] Cemetery in Rochester. Graveside military rites will be conducted. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Wednesday, August 24, 1994

Bryce Tanner Rensberger

Infant Bryce Tanner RENSBERGER, five days old, died at 4:22 p.m. Tuesday at Riley Children’s Hospital, Indianapolis.

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

H. James Ball

Sept. 14, 1923 - Aug. 22, 1994

H. James BALL, 70, Filbert Road, Mishawaka, died at 6:51 p.m. Monday at home.

Born in Rochester, he served in the Army during World War II and worked as a bartender for the Hans Haus Restaurant in South Bend before retirement.

Surviving are two daughters, Lauralee NOTHSTINE, Bourbonnais, Ill., and Maralouise FIELDS, Mishawaka; two brothers, Robert BALL, Rochester, and Barton BALL, Clearwater, Fla.; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Bubb Funeral Chapel North in Mishawaka. Burial will be at the Nichols Cemetery in Akron. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral chapel.

Norma J. Porcher

July 26, 1922 - July 22, 1994

Former Argos and Culver resident, Norma J. PORCHER, 71, of Sevierville, Tenn., died July 22.

She was born in Kalispel, Mont., to Fred and Ada WARNER. She was a 1941 graduate of Culver High School and member of the Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Culver. She was married to Russell M. “Pete” PORCHER, who survives. She moved to Sevierville, Tenn., in 1982 from Oakland Park, Fla., where she lived for 28 years. She was a homemaker.

Surviving with her husband are a daughter, Mrs. Dudley (Kay) WILLIAMS, Sevierville, Tenn.; two sisters, Hazel ROUDEBUSH, Winamac, and Phyllis SLAGLE, South Bend; three brothers, Glen WARNER, Argos, Carl WARNER, Florida, and Jack WARNER, Michigan. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Scott PLUMMER; two sisters, Beatrice OSBORNE and Alma BISHOP; and two brothers, Roy WARNER and Howard WARNER.

Cremation has taken place. Memorial services are at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with Rev. Robin SMITH officiting. Place of burial has not been determined. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Kenneth E. Brewer

June 11, 1930 - Aug. 23, 1994

Kenneth E. BREWER, 64, 29081 U.S. 19 North, Clearwater, Fla., died at 7:45 a.m. Tuesday in the home of his sister in Clearwater.

He was born in South Bend to Kenneth R. and Leora FANCHER BREWER and was a graduate of Riley High School in South Bend. He moved to Clearwater, Fla., in 1972 from Fort Wayne. He was a drummer with the Jess Gayer Band, based in Grand Island, Neb. He was a member of the Methodist Church in Clearwater, Fla.

Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Warren (Virginia) KNIGHT, Clearwater, Fla., and several cousins.

Funeral services are at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with Rev. Keith SMITLEY officiating. Burial will be at the Fletcher Cemetery, Hamlet. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Friday and for one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home.

Thursday August 25, 1994

Bryce Tanner Rensberger

Aug. 19, 1994 - Aug. 23, 1994

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Sycamore Cemetery, seven miles northeast of Rochester, for Bryce Tanner RENSBERGER, five-day-old son of Brandee RENSBERGER, 5060 North 674 East, Rochester.

Rev. Rod RUBERG will officiate. Friends may call at the Foster & Good Funeral Home in Rochester from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Friday.

Baby Rensberger died at 4:22 p.m. Tuesday at Riley Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis, where he was born.

Surviving with his mother are maternal grandparents, John and Doris JACKSON RENSBERGER, Rochester; maternal great-grandparents, Terry and Patsy AUSPACH CAVE, Rochester, John and Marilyn SNYDER JACKSON, Macy, and Roy and Virginia HAAG RENSBERGER, Argos.

Friday, August 26, 1994

Eva I. Smith

Aug. 31, 1905 - Aug. 26, 1994

Eva Irene SMITH, 89, 3020 North 200 West, Rochester, died at 6:13 a.m. today at Life Care Center of Rochester, where she has been a patient since January.

She was born in Talma to Henderson and Anna Mae WHITE STARNER. On Dec. 2, 1922, in Tiosa, she married Ralph G. SMITH, who died Aug. 12, 1981. She was a homemaker and member of the Rochester Church of God.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Don (Mary L.) KEELE, Argos; two sons, Robert L. SMITH, Rochester, and Jerry D. SMITH, South Bend fourteen grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Norma J. SMITH and Betty I. SHORTZ; a sister, Viola STARNER HULS; and a brother, Harley STARNER.

Private services will be Sunday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. David MARSHALL officiating. Burial will be at the Athens Cemetery. Frineds may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Saturday, August 27, 1994

[no obits]

Monday, August 29, 1994

Eleanor P. Hoover

Dec. 29, 1925 - Aug. 27, 1994

Eleanor P. HOOVER, 68, 206 Main St., Mentone, died at 7:01 p.m. Saturday at the Parkview Memorial Hospital in Fort Wayne.

She was born in Bourbon to Charles and Alma STEINMAN HERSHBERGER. On Dec. 20, 1949, in Bourbon, she married Robert HOOVER, who died March 24, 1972. She was a bookkeeper for the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation and several other places. She was a member of the Mentone United Methodist Church and the Lay Witess Missions.

Surviving are two sons, Tom HOOVER and Greg HOOVER, both of St. Louis, Mo.; two sisters, Mrs. Frances WILLIAMS, Rochester, and Kathryn TEEL, Mentone; a brother, Mack HERSHBERGER, Bourbon; and three grandchildren, Kelly, Alexandrea and Dane HOOVER.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Mentone United methodist Church with Rev. Cathy JOHNS officiating. Burial will be at the Mentone Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the King Memorial Home in Mentone. Memorials may be made to the Mentone United Methodist Church.

Tuesday, August 30, 1994

Glen Christiansen

Dec. 11, 1954 - Aug. 29, 1994

Glen J. CHRISTIANSEN, 39, Rt. 1, Box 85, Twelve Mile, died at 3:17 p.m. Monday at Logansport Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Logansport to Elmer V. and Bernice O. SMITH CHRISTIANSEN. On Oct. 27, 1973, at the Bethlehem Presbyterian Church in Cass County, he married Donna E. DAVIDSON, who survives. He was a farmer and a member of the Bethlehem Presbyterian Church and the Logansport Kennel Club.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Trisha L. and Shanna A. CHRISTIANSEN, both at home; a brother, Ralph V. CHRISTIANSEN, Lucerne; and his father, Elmer V. CHRISTIANSEN, Lucerne. He was preceded in death by his mother and a brother.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport, with Rev. Pam RUCKER and Rev. Bob CREE officiating. Burial will be at the Rockfield Cemetery, Rockfield. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Wednesday, August 31, 1994

[no obits]

Thursday, September 1, 1994

Belle Bailey

May 4, 1915 - Aug. 31, 1994

Belle BAILEY, 79, 609 Jefferson St., died at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Regency Place Retirement Home in Greenwood.

She was born in Rochester to Charles and Grace BEATTIE RAYMER. On May 21, 1942, in Decatur, Ill., she married Elliott M. “Bill” BAILEY, who died July 14, 1984. She was a retired beautician. She co-owned the former Manitou Beauty Shop with Helen GAUMER for many years. She was active in the Fulton County RSVP and a member of the First Christian Church.

Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Howard (Kathleen) WERTZBERGER, Greenwood, and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in deth by a brother, Charles RAYMER.

Arrangements are pending at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Betty Riddle

Betty RIDDLE, 65, 3640 17th B Road, Tippecanoe, died at 8:20 p.m. Wednesday at Memorial Hospital, South Bend.

Arrangements are pending at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

C. Raymond Miller

Former Rochester resident, C. Raymond MILLER, 56, 5680 Tamarac Lane, Three Rivers, Mich., died at 10:56 p.m. Wednesday at the Three Rivers Area Hospital.

Arrangements are pending at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Friday, September 2, 1994

Belle Bailey

Arrangements are completed for Belle BAILEY, 79, 609 Jefferson St., who died Wednesday. Private services will be Saturday at the Zimmerman Family Funeeral Home in Rochester with Rev. C. Allan HAZEN officiating. Burial will be at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. There is no visitation.

Olive E. Mathews

Olive Elnora MATHEWS, 88, died at 9:30 p.m. Thursday at Life Care Center of Rochester.

Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Ivan J. Rock

Ivan J. ROCK, 63, 3171 Blackford Dr., Tippecanoe, died at 4:45 a.m. today at the Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.

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

Betty Lou Riddle

Aug. 21, 1929 - Aug. 31, 1994

Services for Betty Lou RIDDLE, 65, 3640 17th B Road, Tippecanoe, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Grossman Funeral Home in Argos with Rev. Don KALAVECOS officiating.

Burial will be at the Tippecanoe Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday and for one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Riddle died at 8:20 p.m. Wednesday at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. She was born in South Bend to Henry and Margaret R. GRSEZZ MISCHKE. On June 4, 1946, in South Bend, she married Welcome Dale RIDDLE, who survives. She lived in the Tippecanoe area for 20 years. She worked at Red-D-Mart in Plymouth. She was a member of DAV, and the American Legion Auxiliary, both of Plymouth, and Chapter 6 and the 364 Teamsters Retirees, both of South Bend.

Surviving with her husband are two sons, Michael D. and Dorothy RIDDLE, Walkerton, and Scott D. and LeAnn RIDDLE, Tippecanoe; a sister, Joyce A. BRUCKER, Plymouth; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Pauline [MISCHKE].

C. Raymond Miller

Nov. 5, 1936 - Aug. 31, 1994

Services for former Rochester resident, C. Raymond MILLER, 57, 56860 Tamarac Lane, Three Rivers, Mich., will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Grossman Funeral Home in Argos with Rev. Arley MITCHUM officiating.

Burial will be at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Friday and for one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Memorials may be made to the Heart Fund of Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.

Mr. Miller died at 10:56 p.m. Wednesday in the emergency room of the Three Rivers Area Hospital. He was born in Rochester to Cloyce and Belva SHOBE MILLER. On April 14, 1956, in Richland Center, he married Marilyn Ruth MYERS, who survives. He was a self-employed distributor of Dean Food Products in Three Rivers, Mich., for 27 years. Prior to moving, he was employed by the Dean Food Company in Rochester for 12 years. He was a member of the Burton United Methodist Church of Rochester, Fraternal Order of Elks 372, Sauganash Country Club and the ABC Bowling League of Three Rivers, Mich.

Surviving with his wife are a son, Mickey R. MILLER, EAst Lansing, Mich.; a sister, Mrs. Larry (Sharon) VanMETER, Pelston, Mich.; mother-in-law, Tressie MYERS, Argos; three nieces, three nephews, two aunts and several cousins. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Marty [MILLER], December 1963.

Saturday, September 3, 1994

Olive E. Mathews

July 20, 1906 - Sept. 1, 1994

Services for Olive Elnora MATHEWS, 88, 932 Park St., will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. David MILLS officiating.

Burial will be at the Reichter Cemetery, Northeast of Rochester. Friends may call for two hours prior to service at the funeral home.

Mrs. Mathews died at 9:30 p.m. Thursday at Life Care Center of Rochester. She was born in Pretty Lake to William and Frances M. ACKLES FRANK. On May 11, 1932, in Rochester, she married Howard MATHEWS, who died Feb. 5, 1958. She was a homemaker and member of the Burton United Methodist Church, Rochester.

Surviving are a half-sister, Mrs. Clara SWIHART, Plymouth; a step-sister, Mrs. Lillian CUNNINGHAM, Rochester; a step-brother, Leroy GRAVES, South Bend, ad several nieces and nephews.

Ivan J. Rock

Aug. 11, 1931 - Sept. 2, 1994

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, for Ivan J. ROCK, 63, 3171 Backford Dr., Tippecanoe.

The Rev. Jean McCAN will officiate. Burial will be in the Tippecanoe Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Saturday and until 1 p.m. Sunday. Memorials may be made to Talma United Methodist Church or the Tippecanoe Emergency Medical Service (EMS).

Mr. Rock, formerly of Rochester, died at 4:45 p.m. Friday at the Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, where he had been a patient for one week. He was born in Pulaski County to Harry E. and Mary M. (WARMBROD) ROCK, who preceded him in death. On Dec. 23, 1951, he married Mary E. CALVERT in Richland Center, who survives. He retired from R.R. Donnelley and Sons, Warsaw on April 30, 1993. He was a bus driver for the Triton School Corporation for the last six years. He was a member of the Talma United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Oklahoma Work Camp in Oklahoma.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Ivana GOODRICH and Amy ROCK, both of Tippecanoe; five sons, Ed ROCK, Mentone; Martin ROCK, Plymouth; Dale ROCK, Bourbon; Larry and David ROCK, both of Tippecanoe; five grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; four sisters, Doris HITTLE, Champaign, Ill.; Virgil (Irma) SUTTON, Rochester; Ora (Ann) CLEMONS and Virgil (Margaret) WHITE, both of Macy and one brother, James ROCK, Rochester. Preceding in death with his parents were two brothers, Donald and Jesse ROCK.

Monday, September 5, 1994

[no paper - holiday]

Tuesday, September 6, 1994

Marguerite Norris

Aug. 13, 1916 - Sept. 5, 1994

Marguerite NORRIS, 78, 2983 North Old U.S. 31, Rochester, died at 4 a.m. Monday at home.

She was born in Fulton County to Leonard and Daisy FEECE SLONAKER. On Feb. 15, 1940, in Rochester, she married Laurence H. NORRIS, who survives. She was in charge of food services for Rochester High School for 19 years and jail matron for the Fulton County jail for 12 years while her husband served as sheriff. She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church of Rochester.

Surviving with her husband are two daughters, Mrs. Tim (Doris Ann) GOODE, South Bend, and Mrs. Steve (Doreen) EHERSMAN, Lafayette; a son, David L. NORRIS, South Bend; two grandchildren, Mary and William EHRSMAN, Lafayette; two sisters, Doris SLONAKER, Rochester, and Mrs. Stanley (Esther) JACKNEWITZ, Upper Marlboro, Md. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Brenda Kay [NORRIS].

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. Carl RICKS and Rev. Eddie RUIZ officiatng. Burial will be at the Fulton Cemetery, eight miles south of Rochester. Friends may call from 3-9 p.m. Tuesday and for one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Hearthstone Community Hospice, 1609 West 500 North, Rochester.

William K. Hall

March 14, 1937 - Sept. 2, 1994

Former Rochester resident, William Kenneth HALL, 57, 10465 Fairhill Dr., Spring Valley, Calif., died at 8:30 p.m. Friday at home.

He was born in Roslyn, Ky., to Kenneth W. and Gladys MAYS HALL. On Oct 30, 1963, in San Diego, Calif., he married Joan BOUVIEA, who survives. He attended Reiter School, Rochester High School and was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Rochester. He was a graduate from Purdue University and Aeronautical School. He served three years in the U.S. Army. He retired from Pacific Southwest and U.S. Air after 31 years. He then worked for Ryan Airlines transporting mail from San Diego to Indianapolis.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Mrs. Jim (Denise) SINMONS, Wellton, Ariz., Mrs. John (Lauren) MORGAN, Santee, Calif., and Mrs. Len (Brenda) MYDAM, LeMesa, Calif; a son, Kenneth W. HALL, Spring Valley, Calif. six grandchildren, Dustin, Shonda, Christopher, Stacie and Amanda SINMONS, Wellton, Ariz., and Johnton MYDAM, LeMesa, Calif.; parents, Kenneth and Gladys HALL , Rochester; a sister, Donna HALL MOODY, Tinley Park, Ill., and a nephew Erick A. MOODY, Macomb, Ill.

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

Hazel A. DePoy

June 7, 1917 - Sept. 4, 1994

Hazel A. DePOY, 77, 205 E. Shaffer Road, Bourbon, died at 4:37 a.m. Sunday at the Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth.

She was born in North Judson to Ernest and Alice TUNIS SAINE. On March 11, 1936, she married Jacob W. DePOY, who died Aug. 16, 1987. She was a homemaker.

Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Donald (Bonnie) SHOEMAKER, Elwood, Mrs. Charles E. (Colleen) HOLLENBACK, Roann, Mrs. Robert (Karen) NEFF and Mrs. Owen (Rita) TRACY, both of Bourbon; five sisters, Mrs. Lloyd (Mamie) HARRISON, Rochester, Millie KLINE, Middletown, Della WALLACE, Delaware, Md., Shirley CLARK, South Dakota, Mrs. Earl (Patsy) SHINE, Oregon; a brother, Kenneth SAINE, Rochster; ten grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Roland [DePOY]; three sisters, Ethel, Esther and Mabel [SAINE]; and a brother, Ernest [SAINE] Jr.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Deaton Funeral Home, Bourbon, with Rev. Larry ROSS officiating. Burial will be at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Bourbon. Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. Wednesday and after 9 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Carmon Gates

Feb. 18, 1900 - Sept. 6, 1994

Carmon GATES, 94, Royal Center, died at 8:20 a.m. Monday at Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home in Logansport.

She was born in Royal Center to Silas and Rinda LAWHEAD HUFFMAN. On Oct. 15, 1919, in Logansport, she married Dennis GATES, who died Nov. 28, 1958. She was a homemaker.

Surviving are six grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, three brothers and two sisters.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Royal Center with Rev. Ed FRITZ officiating. Burial will be at the Cline Cemetery in Royal Center. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and after 8 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Ermal L. Crabill Sr.

July 30, 1915 - Sept. 6, 1994

Ermal L. CRABILL Sr., 79, 112 S. Toner St., Kewanna, died at 6 a.m. today at home.

He was born in Fulton County to Lester and Ruth MILLISER CRABILL. On Dec. 30, 1936, im Peru, he married Dorothy A. HUNTER, who survives. He worked in the Maintenance department of Woodlawn Hospital for many years before retiring in 1977. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Logansport.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Lorene GRIM, Rochester, and Sandra KISTLER, Lakeland, Fla.; a son, Ermal CRABILL Jr., Akron; ten grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; a niece who was raised as a sister, Lorene BEIGHLEY, Allendale, Mich.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a half-sister and three half-brothers.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester. Burial will be at the [Moon[ Cemetery, seven miles west of Rochester. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Thursday and for two hours prior to the service on Friday at the funeral home.

Wednesday, September 7, 1994

Kathryn L. Murphy

Aug. 28, 1907 - Sept. 6, 1994

Kathryn L. MURPHY, 87, Life Care Center, Rochester, formerly of 1601 Main St., died at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday at Woodlawn Hospital.

She was born in Rochester to Herman and Grace SPAID MILLER. On June 24, 1928, in Hammond, she married Clifford W. “Pat” MURPHY, who died Dec. 10, 1980. She was formerly employed at the Rochester Telephone Company and Sealed Power Corporation. She was a member of the Rochester Order of Eastern Star, Manitou Moose Lodge Auxiliary, and the First Presbyterian Church of Rochester, where she was a member of the choir for many years. She was a Gray Lady at Woodlawn Hospital and a member of the Woodlawn Auxiliary. She was a member of the former USAF Air Defense Command Ground Observer Corps and the Salvation Army.

Surviving are nieces, nephews and several cousins. She was preceded in death by a sister, Mrs. Richard (Anna) MURPHY.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester with Rev. Sue BURTON officiating. Burial will be at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday and for one hour prior to the service Friday at the funeral home. The Eastern Star will have a service at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

Thelma R. Johnston

Former Rochester resident, Thelma R. JOHNSTON, 88, 502 W. Echo Lane, Glendale, Ariz., died at 5:35 a.m. today at home.

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

Thursday, September 8, 1994

Florence C. Whiteside

April 28, 1925 - Sept. 8, 1994

Former Rochester resident, Florence C. WHITESIDE, 69, Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth, died at 5 a.m. today at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.

She was born in Denham, near Winamac, to Albert and Irene PESIC CAIKY. On July 7, 1973, in Shawnee Town, Ill., she married Paul J. WHITSIDE, who died Sept. 8, 1988. She lived in Rochester for 14 years after moving from Indianapolis. She worked for Bell Telephone Company in Indianapolis before retiring. She was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Rochester, a life member of the Telephone Pioneers of America Chapter 16 of Indianapolis, the Manitou Moose Lodge Auxiliary, an honorary member of the Policeman’s Auxiliary and served as secretary of the Fulton County Animal Shelter.

Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Jesse (Irene) NEWMAN, Culver, Carola WOLF, Portland, Ore., Olga BATZ, Banchburg, N.J.; a brother, Albert CAIKY, Indianapolis; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Louis CAIKY, Feb. 7, 1992.

Services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rochester, with Father John ZAHN officiating. Burial will be at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.

Thelma R. Johnston

Feb. 26, 1906 - Sept. 7, 1994

Services for former Rochester and Kewanna resident Thelma R. JOHNSTON, 88, 5027 W. Echo Lane, Glendale, Ariz., will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. Jack HARTMAN officiating.

Burial will be at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Saturday and for two hours prior to the service on Sunday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Johnston died at 5:35 a.m. Wednesday at home. She was born in Fulton County to Thomas E. and Pearl L. EYTCHESON REED. On Sept. 1, 1923, in Lansing, Mich., she married Ralph V. JOHNSTON, who survives. She was librarian at the Kewanna Library for 20 1/2 years and librarian intern at the Rochester Library for two years. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Phoenix, Ariz., and was librarian there for 12 years. She was a member of the Manitou Chapter of the DAR, Past Worthy Matron of OES, Past Noble Grand of the Rebekah Lodge, charter member and first president of the Kewanna Homemakers Club, member of the Kewanna Mother’s Club, a former Gray Lady and member of the auxiliary, both at Woodlawn Hospital.

Surviving with her husband are a daughter, Mrs. James (Sharyn K.) HILAND, Glendale, Ariz.; a son, Lt. Col. Ret. Howard R. JOHNSTON, Jacksonville, Ala.; nine grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, DeVor JOHNSTON; a sister, Blanche HENDERSON; and a brother, Thomas D. REED.

Friday, September 9, 1994

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Saturday, September 10, 1994

Iris V. Overmyer

March 6, 1923 - Sept. 9, 1994

Iris Virginia OVERMYER, 71, 627 N. Harrison St., Warsaw, died at 11:40 a.m. Friday at Mason’s Health Care Center, Warsaw after a six-month illness.

She was born in Mishawaka to Floyd BLACKWELL and Ruth SHIREY. On June 1, 1944, in Laketon, she married Cleon Dean OVERMYER, who survives. She was retired from the Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw and was a member of the First Unied Methodist Church of Warsaw.

Surviving with her husband are two sons, Michael OVERMYER, Mount Vernon and Mitchell OVERMYER, Fort Wayne; one daughter, Mona SHEPHERD, Warsaw; a sister, Josephine “Millie” BLACKWELL; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two daughters and a sister.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First United Methodist Church, Warsaw, with Rev. Charles ELLINWOOD and Rev. Nancy SCHOFF officiating. Burial will be at the Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Monday at the Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Monday, September 12, 1994

Areminda Bradley

Sept. 4, 1927 - Sept. 9, 1994

Areminda BRADLEY, 67, 7206 North 675 East, Rocheter, died at 9:45 p.m. Friday at Memorial Hospital, South Bend.

She was born in Floyd County, Ky., to Robert and Mary BAYES REFFITT. On July 18, 1949, in Rochester, she married Floyd BRADLEY, who survives. She previously worked at Kralis Brothers Foods, Inc., Mentone, and was retired from Korth Furniture Manufacturing Company, Warsaw.

Surviving with her husband are two daughters, Mrs. John (Shirley) MURLEY, Goshen, and Mrs. Steve (Kathy Lynn) OSWALT, Tippecanoe five sons, Thomas BRADLEY, Floyd E. BRADLEY, Lawrence L. BRADLEY and Gary A. BRADLEY, all of Rochester, and Jerry Dean BRADLEY, Tippecanoe Shores; three sisters, Agnes BRIGHT and Mrs. Robert (Sarah) BROWN, both of Rochester, and Mrs. Ed (Mary Alice) LANGLEY, Anderson; twenty-one grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Clifton REFFITT.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. Albert WHITAKER officiating. Burial will be at the Sycamore Cemetery, northeast of Rochester. Frieds may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday and after 9 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Helen M. Felts

Feb. 15, 1909 - Sept. 11, 1994

Helen M. FELTS, 85, 1106 S. Park Road, died at 10 a.m. Sunday at her son’s home in Akron.

She was born in Marion to Albert and Mary STEWART GOODWIN. On Nov. 15, 1930, in Rochester, she married Howard W. FELTS, who died Aug. 11, 1972. She was owner of the Airport Grocery and the Kut N Kurl Beauty Salon, both in Rochester.

Surviving are a son, Dale M. FELTS, Akron; a sister-in-law, Wilma FELTS, Rochester; six grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, one niece and one nephew. She was preceded in death by an infant brother and one great-grandson.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery with Rev. Lawrence SEE officiating. There is no visitation. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. The Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, is in chare of the arrangements.

James Moudy

James MOUDY, 73, Rt. 2, County Road 50 North, Akron, died at 3:45 a.m. today at home.

Arrangements are pending at the Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Eldin R. Taylor

Aug. 11, 1911 - Sept. 10, 1994

Eldin R. TAYLOR, 83, Garden Apartments I, Akron, died at 9:35 p.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.

He was born in Montpelier to William and Lena BARRICK TAYLOR. On June 6, 1936, in Fort Wayne, he married Mary Frances FRAZIER, who survives. He owned Taylor’s Fine Pastrys in New Castle, Rochester, and Bryan, Ohio. He was a member of the Moose Lodge in New Castle and the Bakers Association.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Sondra) CUMBERLAND, Akron, Mrs. Joe (Rebecca) RANDLE, Fort Wayne, and Mrs Len (Judy) MYERS, Angola; seven grandchildren and five great-gradchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Ruby COLLINS, and a brother, Orlin TAYLOR.

Services will be at 10 a.m. WEdnesday at the Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with Rev. Dennis SHOCK officiating. Burial will be at the Sparks Cemetery, Markle. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Tuesday, September 13, 1994

James W. Moudy

April 27, 1921 - Sept. 12, 1994

Services for James W. MOUDY, 73, 11224 East 50 North, Akron, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with Rev. James MALBONE officiating. Burial will be at the Athens Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Mr. Moudy died at 3:45 a.m. Monday at home. He was born in Allen County to Charles and Norma GLOYD MOUDY. On March 13, 1946, in Fort Wayne, he married Florella SHIMER, who survives. He served in the Army during World War II for 3 1/2 years in the Pacific. He retired from Burton Mechanical Contractors of Rochester 1986 after 23 years. He attended the Akron Church of God.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Laurena CUMBERLAND, North Webster; five sons, Kenneth MOUDY, Fort Wayne, Quentin MOUDY, Gettysburg, Pa., Wendell MOUDY and Clayton MOUDY, both of Akron, and Dewayne MOUDY, Cape Coral, Fla.; a sister, Hazel HARDWICK, San Clemente, Calif.; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Rowles MOUDY.

Alma M. Tigler

Feb. 1, 1914 - Sept. 13, 1994

Former Denver resident, Alma M. TIGLER, 80, died at 12:35 a.m. today at Miller’s Merry Manor, Peru. She was born in Lucerne to Samuel and Nettie Ethel GEHR WINEGARDNER. On Oct. 31, 1931, in Monticello, she married George W. TIGLER, who died April 9, 1988. She was a homemaker.

Surviving are two sons, Billy Dean and Sandra TIGLER, and Jerry Lynn and Cindy TIGLER, both of Denver; and a brother, Wilbur “Boots” and Clara WINEGARDNER, Rochester. She was preceded in death by four sisters.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the McClain Funeral Home in Denver with Rev. Gene OUSLEY officiating. Burial will be at the Westlawn Cemetery, Denver. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Wednesday, September 14, 1994

William K. Hall

March 14, 1937 - Sept. 2, 1994

Former Rochester resident William Kenneth HALL, 57, 10465 Fairhill Dr., Spring Valley, Calif., died at 8:;30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, at his home.

He was born in Roslyn, Ky., to Kenneth W. and Gladys MAYS HALL. On Oct. 30, 1963, in San Diego, Calif., he married Joan BOUVIEA, who survives. He attended Reiter School, Rochester High Schol and was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Rochester. He was a graduate of Purdue University. He served three years in the U.S. Army and retired from Pacific Southwest Airlines and U.S. Air after 31 years. He then worked for Ryan Airlines transporting mail from San Diego to Indianapolis.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Mrs. Jim (Denise) SINMONS, Wellton, Ariz.; Mrs. John (Lauren) MORGAN, Santee,Calif., and Mrs. Len (Brenda) MYDAM, LeMesa, Calif.; a son, Kenneth W. HALL, Spring Valley, Calif.; six grandchildren, Dustin, Shonda, Christopher, Stacie and Amanda SINMONS, Wellton, Ariz., and Jonhton MYDAM, LeMesa, Calif.; parents, Kenneth and Gladys HALL, Rochester; a sister, Donna HALL MOODY, Tinley Park, Ill., and a nephew, Erick A. MOODY, Macomb, Ill.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church, Rochester, with Rev. Sue BURTON officiating. There is no visitation. The Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of arrangements.

Erma V. Alderfer

Erma V. ALDERFER, 81, 2970 West 600 North, Rochester, died at 12:25 p.m. Tuesday at Healthwin Hospital, South Bend.

She was born in Fulton County to John and Ethel RAMSEY McKEE. She was the youngest of 11 children. On Jan.l 21, 1935, in Valparaiso, she married Lester H. ALDERFER, who died April 18, 1991. She was a homemaker and member of the Richland Center Reekah Lodge.

Surviving are a daughter, Marcella LOWERY, Granger, and eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Sara J. BAKER, 1992, and a son, James ALDERFER, 1983.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. C.J. MOWRER officiating. Burial will be at the Richland Center Cemetery, seven miles northwest of Rochester. Friendss may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday and for one hour prior to the service Friday at the funeral home.

D. Dean Rensberger

Dec. 9, 1931 - Sept. 13, 1994

D. Dean RENSBERGER, 62, 1212 Pearl St., died at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday at Woodlawn Hospital.

He was born in Walkerton to Samuel and Pearl CHANEY RENSBERGER. On Jan. 27, in Winamac, he married Evelyn Marie BURKETT, who survives. He was a retired truck driver. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1952-1954. He was a member of the Rochester American Legion Post and the Culver VFW Post.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Douglas (Denna) BELLER, Denver, and Mrs. Gary (Kathy) WILKINSON, Macy; two sons, Roy RENSBERGER, Kewanna, and Richard RENSBERGER, Argos; a sister, Fern HILAND, Elkhart; three brothers, Herman RENSBERGER, Rowdy RENSBERGER and Roy RENSBERGER, all of Argos; eleven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. Jack HARTMAN officiating. Burial will be at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Thursday and from noon-2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Thursday, September 15, 1994

Ryan John Small

Sept. 13, 1994 - Sept. 14, 1994

Ryan John SMALL, infant son of Morris D. and Desiree G. HENRIOTT SMALL Jr., 1616 Usher St., Logansport, was born at 5:22 a.m. Tuesday and died at 6:15 a.m. Wednesday at Riley Children’s Hospital, Indianapolis.

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Brian Jason Small

Sept. 13, 1994 - Sept. 13, 1994

Brian Jason SMALL, infant son of Morris D. and Desiree G. HENRIOTT SMALL Jr., 1616 Usher St., Loansport, was born at 4:52 p.m. Tuesday and died at 5:10 p.m. Tuesday at Riley Children’s Hospital, Indianapolis.

Surviving with the parents are a brother, Nicholas SMALL and sister, Alaina SMALL, both at home; paternal grandparnts, Morris and Linda SMALL Sr., Logansport; maternal grandparents, Paul and Gertrud HENRIOTT, Kankakee, Ill.; and great-grandmothers, Ruth MARCHAL and Nellie FRYE, Logansport.

Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery with Rev. Brian J. TAMMANY officiating. There is no visitation. The Fisher Funeral Chapel, Logansport is in charge of arrangements.

Gerald A. Ballenger

Gerald A. BALLENGER, 84, 600 N. Colfax St., Warsaw, formerly of Mentone, died Wednesday afternoon, shortly after arrival at the Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

Arrangements are pending at the King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Anna M. Montgomery

July 4, 1903 - Sept. 14, 1994

Anna M. MONTGOMERY, 91, 429 N. Chicago St., Royal Center, died at 7:35 p.m. Wednesday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Logansport.

She was born in Owen County to William and Margaret HALTOM CASSIDA. On Sept. 3, 1929, in Logansport, she married James E. MONTGOMERY, who died Sept. 28, 1985. She was a homemaker and member of the Royal Center United Methodist Church.

Surviving is a daughter, Jo Ann METZGER, Royal Center; two grandsons and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, six sisters and four brothers.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the West-Parrish-Pedigo Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Ed FRITZ and Rev. Brenda FRITZ officiating. Burial will be at the Fairview Cemetery, Bowling Green. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Friday at the Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Royal Center, and from noon-2 p.m. Saturday at the West-Parrish-Pedigo Funeral Home, Spencer. Memorials may vbe made to the Royal Center United Methodist Church.

Friday, September 16, 1994

Gerald A. Ballenger

March 3, 1910 - Sept. 14, 1994

Services for former Mentone resident, Gerald A. BALLENGER, 84, 600 N. Colfax St., Warssaw, will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday at the King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Rev. Wayne JOHNSON will conduct the service. Burial will be at the Mentone Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Mr. Ballenger died at 3:45 p.m. Wednesday shortly after arrival at the Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born in Fulton County to Harvey and Lola WHITE BALLENGER. On March 23, 1929, in Waraw, he married Reatha JEFFERIES, who survives. He was a farmer, manager at the Mentone Co-op, manager of the Steer Inn, Claypool, and worked for Manwaring of Mentone. He was a member of the Mentone Masonic Lodge 576 and the Scottish Rite and Shrine, Fort Wayne.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Mickey (Patricia) EATON, Mentone, and Mrs. Larry (Diana) NELLANS, Fort Myers, Fla.; four grandchildren, Kevin EATON, Kim EATON, Neal NELLANS and Shelby NELLANS COLEMEN; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Treva WHITTENBERGER and a brother, Chester BALLENGER.

Lorena Howdeshell

Aug.30, 1917 - Sept. 15, 1994

Lorena HOWDESHELL, 77, 760 W. Monticello Road, Rochester, died at 8:53 p.m. Thursday at Woodlawn Hospital. She was born in Vandalia, Mo., to Charles and Emma L. POTTER HALL. On July 10, 1937, in Martinsburg, Mo., she married Edward M. HOWDESHELL, who died Oct. 4, 1990. She moved to Rochester from Hobart in 1948. She was a homemaker and member of the Mount Olivet Presbyterian Church, Vandalia, Mo.

Surviving are a daughrter, Mrs. Wayne (Phyllis) EVANS, Yoder; a son, Larry HOWDESHELL, Rochester; a sister, Mrs. Grant (Mildred) NOLAN, Vandalia, Mo.; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister and a brother.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. Junior BOSE officiating. Burial will be at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-9 p.m. today and for one hour prior to the service Saturday at the funeral home.

Saturday, September 17, 1994

F. Louise Carithers

March 1, 1915 - Sept. 16, 1994

F. Louise CARITHERS, 79, 2067 West Indiana 14, died at 7:15 p.m. Friday at Woodlawn Hospital. She had been ill for several weeks.

She was born in Indianapolis to John Walter and L. Mae HOUSTON MEADER. On Nov. 10, 1939 in Hammond she married Edwin CARITHERS, who survives. She was a homemaker and 50-year member of the Order of Eastern Star, Rochester. She was a member of the Ninth Street Christian Church, Logansport, and Kappa Delta Phi, Rochester.

Surviving with her husband are one daughter, Mrs. Paul (Kay) HENDERSON, Gidleigh Park-Delon, England, and one sister, Betty Ann ROBERTSON, Rochester. Preceding in death was a brother, Walter “Bud” MEADER and an infant sister, June MEADER.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Zimmerman Family 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. Sunday. The Rochester Order of Eastern Star No. 70 will conduct memorial rites at 7:30 p.m. Sunday.

Don J. Rhodes

June 14, 1919 - Sept. 15, 1994

Don J. RHODES, 75, No. 4 Byron Court, Gas City, died at 2:15 p.m. Thursday in the Marion General Hospital emergency room.

Born near Athens, he was married to Ellen Caroline RHODES, who survives. He retired in 1984 fro Avery Mays Construction, Dallas, Texas. He was in the construction buriness in Grant County for more than 50 years. He attended Grace Lutheran Church, Gas City.

Surviving with his wife are one son, Ron RHODES, Tokyo, Japan; one daughter, Susie RHODES, Boise, Idaho; three brothers, Rex [RHODES], Albuquerque, N.M.; Ross [RHODES], Phoenix, Ariz., ad Bob [RHODES], Rochester; one sister, Mrs. Orville (Claudia) SRIVER, Akron, and one grandchild.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Needham-Storey Funeral Service Storey Chapel, 400 East Main St., Gas City. Burial will be in the Jefferson Cemetery, Upland. Frieds may call from 4-7 p.m. Sunday. Memorials may be made to the Grace Lutheran Church, 2015 East Main St., Gas City.

Darlene A. Brock

Feb. 2, 1937 - Sept. 15, 1994

Darlene A. BROCK, 57, 18771 Pine Road, Argos, died at 8:10 p.m. Thursday at home.

She was born in Culver to Ralph and Goldie VonEHR WARNER. On Jan. 28, 1958, in Richmond, she married Carl BROCK, who survives. She was a lifetime resident of the Culver and Argos areas. She retired as food service manager from the Culver Academies after 30 years. She attended the Rochester Church of God and was a member of the Culver Eagles Lodge Aerie 3221 and the Finney-Shilling VFW Pot 6919 Auxiliary.

Surviving with her husband are two sisters, Edith GROVER and Betty WARNER, both of Plymouth, and a brother, Richard WARNER, Culver. She was preceded in death by three brothers.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Bonine Funeral Home, Culver, with Rev. Darrell CRUIS and Rev. Connie BROCK officiaing. Burial will be at the Burr Oak Cemetery, Culver. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the local heart fund.

Monday, September 19, 1994

Ethel M. Whetstone

March 2, 1904 - Sept. 17, 1994

Ethel M. WHETSTONE, 90, Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw, formerly of Mentone, died at 9 a.m. Saturday at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

She was born in Mentone to Frank and Gelia Pearl LEAVEL FISHER. On Oct. 13, 1921, she married Dewey WHETSTONE, who died Feb. 19, 1972. She was a telephone operator in Mentone for 12 years. She was a member of the Harrison Center Church, the Scrambled Egg Band, War Mothers of Mentone No. 106 State President 1980-1981 and grand marshall of the Mentone Egg Festival Parade 1981.

Surviving are four daughters, Doris LINTON, Leesburg; Mrs. Pat (Lois) WALSH, Mentone; Mrs. Willis (Edna) COWEN, Lapaz, and Mrs. Allen (Mildred) GRINDLE, Warsaw; thirteen grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildre and fourteen great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Lowell WHETSTONE, and a daughter, Mary Lou WHETSTONE.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the King Memorial Home, Mentone, with Rev. Don FOWLER officiating. Burial will be at the Mentone Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Fire Department or EMS, both of Mentone.

Russell A. Rowland

Dec. 27, 1919 - Sept. 17, 1994

Russell A. “Dean” ROWLAND, 74, 122 E. South St., Burket, died at 7:50 p.m. Saturday at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

He was born in Argos to Russell and Emma WARREN ROWLAND. On June 8, 1942, in Warsaw, he married Mary GARBER, who survives. He worked for Schrader Automotive, Warsaw, for 27 years.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Garlie (Deana) WEBB and Mrs. Frank (Elaine) SEELEY, both of Burket; three sons, Terry ROWLAND, Warsaw; Roger ROWLAND, Phoenix, Ariz., and Rusty ROWLAND, Mentone; four sisters, Mrs. Edward (Arlene) ZEIGLER and Mrs. Hugh (Doris) SNYDER, both of South Whitley; Mrs Holbrook (Gladys) NEWELL, Medford, Ore., and Mrs. Erwin (Ladocia) MYERS, Sarasota, Fla.; one brother, Roger BRUNER, Palestine; twelve grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother and sister.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the King Memorial Home, Mentone, with Rev. Douglas JOHNS officiating. Burial will be at the Palestine Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Ray E. Booher

Feb. 9, 1933 - Sept. 18, 1994

Ray E. BOOHER, 61, 12-1 S. Sixth St., died at 7:55 p.m. Sunday at Union Hospital, Terre Haute.

He was born in Rochester to Dr. Verly and Laura OVERMAN BOOHER. On Feb. 28, 1954, in Rochester, he married Maralyn MYERS, who survives. He was a 1950 graduate of Rochester High School and a 1959 graduate of Butler University, Indianapolis. He served in the Air Force from 1952-1956, during the Korean War. He was a registered pharmacist.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Penny BOOHER, South Bend; two sons, David BOOHER, Vincennes, and Nathan BOOHER, St. charles, Mo.; a brother, Richard BOOHER, Evansville; three grandchildren and two nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Jonathon BOOHER.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery with Rev. Jack HARTMAN officiating. There is no visitation. Memorials may be made to the Special Olympics.

Margie M. Carpenter

March 15, 1919 - Sept. 17, 1994

Margie M. CARPENTER, 75, 632 N. Mason St., Mishawaka, died at 8:30 p.m. Saturday at the Rochester Health Care Center.

She was born in Ridgley, Tenn. In October, 1974, in Mishawaka, she married Ernest CARPENTER, who died in 1990. She was a nursing assistant and member of the Ireland Road Church of God, South Bend.

Surviving are a daughter, Nadine BOWEN, Irving, Texas; two sons, Tony BOWEN, Rochester, and Ed BOWEN, South Bend two brothers, Eugene LEKE, Humbolt, Tenn., and Wesley LEKE, Trenton, Tenn.; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Bubb Funeral Chapel North, Mishawaka, with Rev. J. Mark MUNCY officiating. Burial will be at the Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral chapel.

Arlie A. Hartman

July 12, 1906 - Sept. 18, 1994

Arlie Abel HARTMAN, 88, 5807 W. Bobolink Dr., Mentone, died at 98:08 a.m. Sunday at Woodlawn Hospital.

He was born in Tippecanoe to Jessie and Catherine MATHEWS HARTMAN. On Sept. 20, 1930, in Chicago, Ill., he married Minnie ROLAFF, who died Dec. 23, 1949. On Jan. 5, 1975, in Tippecanoe, he married Peggy LUTHER, who survives. He was a baker at Amish Acres and owned a bakery in Dalton, Ill.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Mrs. Clarence (Arlene) FOSTER, Warsaw; Mrs. Glen (Glenda) KREFT, Tippecanoe, and June FOSNAUGH, Chicago, Ill.; three sons, Jerry HARTMAN, Warsaw; James E. HARTMAN, Pierceton, and Arlie A. HARTMAN Jr., Palestine; a brother, William HARTMAN, Bourbon; eleven grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the King Memorial Home, Mentone, with Rev. Jim BROWN officiating. Burial will be at the Tippecanoe Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Jane A. Blankenship

July 12, 1940 - Sept. 16, 1994

Jane A. BLANKENSHIP, 54, Lima, Ohio, died at 6:35 p.m. Friday in Ohio.

She was born in Lima, Ohio, to William W. and Eleanor POINT SAEGERS. On Sept. 6, 1968, she married former Fulton County resident, Elmer E. BLANKENSHIP, who died April 4, 1994. She was a homemaker and member of Vanguard; Allen County Citizens Band Radio Club.

Surviving are four sons, Ronald KLETT, Joseph and Dana KLETT, Robert KLETT and Michael and Kathy KLETT, all of Lima, Ohio; a daughter, Kathy KUGLER, Peculiar, Mo.; a brother, Wayne E. MILLER, Lima, Ohio; a sister, Mrs. Walter (Barbara) MAYS, Zion, Ill.; fourteen grandchildren; three stepsons, John BLANKENSHIP and Raymond BLANKENSHIP, both of Reno, Nev., and Elmer E. BLANKENSHIP, Prestonsburg, Ky.

Services will be at 5 p.m. today at West Wayne Street Chapel, Lima, Ohio, with Rev. Eric DENNIS officiating. Burial will be at Salem Westminster. Visitation is from 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. today at the chapel. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association.

Tuesday, September 20, 1994

Ralph Z. Feller

Ralph Z. FELLER, 85, 6135 S. North Lakeshore Dr., Macy, died at 4:37 p.m. Monday at Woodlawn Hospital.

Arrangements are pending at the Laird Funeral Home, Amboy.

Clarence E. Snowberger

May 20, 1924 - Sept. 18, 1994

Clarence E. SNOWBERGER, 70, Red Apple Inn, Wabash, died at 7:27 p.m. Sunday at the Wabash County Hospital, Wabash.

He was born in Wabash County to Ira and Bertha BRUMBAUGH SNOWBERGER. He served in the Army and lived most of his life in Wabash County.

Surviving are two sons, Robert SNOWBERGER, Hollywood, Calif., and David SNOWBERGER, Rochester; two daughters, Barbara SNOWBERGER, Hollywood, Calif., and Mrs. Ron (Connie) WILKERSON, Rochester; a brother, Ralph SNOWBERGER, St. George, Kan.; three sisters, Mrs. Will (Mary) MABEE and Helen BURKE, both of Wabash and Mrs. Lowell (Ruby) MEAD, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Eddingfield-DeLaughter Mortuary, Wabash, with Rev. Ron ZORN officiting. Burial will be at the Center Grove Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call for one hour prior to the service at the mortuary.

Wednesday, September 21, 1994

Thelma R. Hill

Aug. 27, 1898 - Sept. 19, 1994

Thelma R. HILL, 96, 2626 George St., Apt. 414, Logansport, died at 7:28 p.m. Monday at Memorial Hospital, Logansport.

She was born in Bucklin, Mo., to Charles and Elizabeth TROBAL GARDNER. On June 27, 1920, in Stroud, Okla., she married Elmer F. HILL, who died Dec. 10, 1976. She was a homemaker and member of the Market Street United Methodist Church, Logansport.

Surviving are two daughters, Dorothy CONKLIN, Rochester, and Betty DALE, Muncie; four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four sisters and five brothers.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport, with Rev. Chip GAST officiating. Burial will be at the Mount Hope Cemetery, Logansport. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Cass County Cancer Society.

Ralph Z. Feller

Aug. 12, 1909 - Sept. 19, 1994

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Laird Funeral Home, Ambly, for Ralph Z. FELLER, 85, 6135 S. North Lakeshore Dr., Macy.

Rev. C. Allan HAZEN will conduct the service. Burial will be at the Park Lawn Cemetery, Amboy. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Mr. Feller died at 4:37 p.m. Monday at Woodlawn Hospital. He was born in Miami County to Ezre F. and Cassie ZODY FELLER. On Feb. 20, 1935, in Lebanon, he married Margaret WILSON, who died April 30, 1988. He served in the Army during World War II. He moved from Amboy to Nyona Lake in 1965. He was retired from Delco Electronics, Kokomo.

Surviving are two sons, Ralph Z FELLER Jr., Gonzales, LA, and Ronald A. FELLER, Amboy; a daughter, Susan BRYANT, Rochester; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother and sister.

Vera M. Eikenberry

May 4, 1917 - Sept. 19, 1994

Vera M. EIKENBERRY, 77, formerly of Peru, ded at 4:56 p.m. Monday at the Timbercrest Retirement Home, North Manchester.

She was born in North Manchester to Ora and Altia HEETER CRIPE. On Aug. 29, 1941, in North Manchester, she married Edgar L. EIKENBERRY, who is deceased. She was a homemaker and mamber of the Mexico Church of the Brethren, Mexico.

Surviving are a son, Jack EIKENBERRY, Pembroke Pine, Fla.; three daughters, Mrs. Edward (Carol) DILLMAN, Peru, Judy BAUER and Mrs. Claude (Lisa) HENDRIX, both of Logansport; two brothers, Leon CRIPE, Blue Ridge, Ga., and Glen CRIPE, Warsaw; two sisters, Pauline GASHO and Katherine CLAWSON, both of Greenville, Ohio; seven grandchidren; two great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister and four brothers.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Mexico Church of the Brethren with Rev. Tim DEARDORFF and Rev. Kate REEVE officiating. Burial will be at the Ever-Rest Cemetery, Logansport. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the McClain Funeral Home, Denver.

Allen G. Shirey

Allen Guido “Deed” SHIREY, 78, 9158 E. Indiana 25, Mentone, died at 9:50 p.m. Tuesday at home.

Arrengements are pending at the King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Thursday, September 22, 1994

Allen G. Shirey

Aug. 7, 1916 - Sept. 20, 1994

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the King Memorial Home, Mentone, for Allen Guido “Deed” SHIREY, 78, 9158 E. Indiana 25, Mentone.

Burial will be at the Mentone Cemetery with graveside military rites. Frieds may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to he Mentone Emergency Medical Service.

Mr. Shirey died at 9:50 p.m. Tuesday at home. He was born in Palestine to Edwin and Flo ELLIS SHIREY. On May 3, 1941, in Mentone, he married Mary A. MOLLENHOUR, who survives. He was a member of the “Sweet Sixteen” 1935 basketbal team at Mentone High School. He served in the Navy during World War II. He worked in sales, worked at Franks Manufacturing and was a former owner of the Merry-Dee Drive Inn, both in Mentone. He was a member of the Mentone Masonic Lodge and the former Mentone American Legion.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mrs. John (Suzy) KLINEFELTER, Etna Green; a son, Steve SHIREY, Warsaw; four grandchildren, Stefanie KLINEFELTER, Ryan SHIREY, Brandon SHIREY and Jaime SHIREY; a great-gradchild, Mikala SHIREY; four sisters, Gadys REESE and Mrs. Thomas (Delores) HARMAN, both of Palestine, Nadine STANLEY, Silver Lake, and Mrs. Ralph (Betty) EVANS, Warsaw; three brothers, Virgil SHIREY, Warsaw, Woodrow SHIREY, South Bend, and Dean SHIREY, North Webster. He was preceded in death by a great-grandso.

Friday, September 22, 1994 to Saturday, September 24, 1994

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Monday, September 26, 1994

Audrey M. Meiser

April 13, 1917 - Sept. 25, 1994

Audrey May MEISER, 77, 2010 W. Caribbean Road, Sebring, Fla., formerly resided five miles north of Rochester on Indiana 25, died at 4:10 a.m. Sunday at the Walker Memorial Medical Hospital, Avon Park, Fla.

She was born in Rochester to Arthur and Marie M. TOUHY WEAVER. On Jan. 19, 1941, in Rochester, she married Joseph E. MEISER. who survives. She was a homemaker and member of the Grace United Methodist Church of Rochester.

Surviving with her husband are a daughter, Mrs. Jerry (Jo Anne) KAY, Sebring, Fla.; a granddaughter.Heather KAY, Sebring, Fla..; and a brother, Arthur WEAVER, Rochester. She was preceded in death by a son, Gary Lee MEISER, in 1962.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. Jack HARTMAN officiating. Burial will be at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Joan K. Fites

April 11, 1942 - Sept. 23, 1994

Joan K. FITES, 52, 114 E. Sixth St., Peru, was dead on arrival at 10 p.m. Friday at the Wabash County Hospital, Wabash.

She was born in Peru to J. Milton and Iva HANGER CYPHERD. She was a former reprsentative of Avon Industries. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Peru, the Baptist Women’s Group and the Dukes Memorial Hospital Ladies Auxiliary.

Surviving are a son, Jason FITES, Macy; her step-mother, Jean CYPHERD, Peru; a brother, John M. CYPHERD, Sapphire, N.C.; and a sister, Judy POTTS, Peru.

Sevices will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church, Peru, with Rev. Ronald L. KERR officiating. Burial will be at the Mount Hope Cemetery, Peru. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. today at the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, Peru. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, Peru, or the Miami County Mental Health Association.

Frank F. Wagner

Dec. 2, 1921 - Sept. 25, 1994

Frank F. “Bud” WAGNER, 72, 9137 West 650 North, Culver, died at 3:12 a.m. Sunday at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

He was born in Culver to Frank and Blanche RANK WAGNER. He served in the Army during World War II. He was a retired truck driver and a member of the Collins-Tasch American Legion of Monterey and the Finney-Shilling VFW of Culver.

Surviving are five sisters, Gladys REINHOLD and Mabel RICHTER, both of Culver, Pearl MILLER, Indianapolis, Evelyn WILLIAMS, Falkville, Ala., and Darlene Van ZUTLEN, Stuergis, Mich. He was preceded in death by a brother, Richard WAGNER.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Bonine Funeral Home, Culver. Burial will be at the Zion Cemetery, Culver, with military rites. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Collins-Tasch American Legion of Monterey.

C. E. Hartz

Nov. 1, 1913 - Sept. 25, 1994

C.E. “Mike” HARTZ, 80, 4558 Wayne St., Leiters Ford, died at 3:37 p.m. Sunday at the Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born in Delong to Frank and Kitty BUSH HARTZ. On Sept. 30, 1935, in Rochester, he married Bernice KLINE, who survives. He retired from the Fulton County Highway Department in 1979, after 19 1/2 years.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mrs. Dean (Carol) LAHMAN, Rochester; a son, Michael K. HARTZ, Valparaiso; a half-brother, Everett MURHLING, Kewanna; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildre. He was preceded in death by a son, Jerry L. HARTZ, 1991.

Services will e at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. Doug BARBER officiating. Burial will be at the Leiters Ford Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and for one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Leiters Ford Banch of the Fulton County Library.

Tuesday, September 27, 1994

June C. Mitchell

June C. MITCHELL, 62, Meiser’s Mobile Home Court, North Indiana 25, Rochester, died at 6:45 a.m. Tuesday at the Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

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

Wednesday, September 28, 1994

June C. Mitchell

June 7, 1932 - Sept. 27, 1994

Services for June C. MITCHELL, 62, Meiser’s Mobile Home Court, North Indiaa 25, Rochester, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester with Rev. Cliff J. WILKINS Sr. officiatng.

Friendss may call from 6-8 p.m. today and for one hour prior to the service Thursday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Mitchell died at 6:45 a.m. Tuesday at the Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born East Jordan, Mich., to Russell G. and Beulah JORDAN IRVING. On Dec. 16, 1990, in rochester, she married Robert R. MITCHELL, who survives. She spent most of her life in this community. She was a homemaker.

Surviving with her husband are a daughter, Mrs. Thomas (Carol) WILLIAMS, Rochester; a son, Kevin TOMLIN, Florida; a step-daughter, Valorie HUGHES, Augusta, Ga.; a step-son, Jonathan and LaDonna MITCHELL, Kewanna; a brother, James IRVING, Michigan; and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter and three sons.

Orville Severns

Sept. 21, 1909 - Sept. 28, 1994

Orville “Shorty” SEVERNS, 85, 705 E. Fourth St., died at 4:20 a.m. today at Life Care Center of Rochester.

He was born in Rochester to Francis and Sadie RUSSELL SEVERNS. In February 1933, he married Charlotte WALTZ, who died in May 1965. On Dec. 30, 1967, in Alexandria, he married Ruth ARMSTRONG, who survives. He served with the Army 101st Airborne Division in the European Theatre and the Normandy Invasion. He was retired from Schaffer Gear Works of South Bend. He was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church and I.O.O.F. Lodge, both of Rochester, and a member of the 326 Company of Medical Corps reunion.

Surviving with his wife are a son, Max CASTOR, Warsaw; two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Joyce) HIGHT, Alexandria, and Mrs. Donald (Rita) GOLDEN, Anderson; a sister, Eva KINDIG, Rochester; two nieces, Helen NOTZ and Donna SMITH; two nephews, Everett THOMPSON and Omer KINDIG; nine grandchildren and twenty-one great-grandchildre. He was preceded in death by a brother, Marion “Bill” SEVERNS, Jan. 31, 1988.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Zimmerma Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. Carl RICKS assisted by Rev. Donny GOLDEN officiating. Burial will be at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery with graveside military rites conducted by the Rochester American Legion and VFW Posts.

Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Thursday and after noon Friday. An I.O.O.F. memorial service is at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Memorials may be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church, Rochester.

Thursday, September 29, 1994

Mary Hibschman

Sept. 23, 1904 - Sept. 29, 1994

Former Akron resident Mary HIBSCHMAN, 90, died at 3:20 a.m. today at Life Care Center of Rochester.

She was born in Van Buren County, Mich., to David and Susa CRIPE HOOVER. On Jan. 20, 1923, in St. Joseph, Mich., she married Lloyd E. HIBSCHMAN, who died Sept. 23, 1980. She was a homemaker and former member of the Athens United Methodist Church and the Women’s Society of the church.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Jean) VERGON, Mishawaka, Mrs. Carland “Bud” (Shirley) GRAY, Akron, and Mrs. Doris HOOVER, Lehigh Acres, Fla.; nine grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Mark GRAY, five sisters and four brothers.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with Rev. Dennis SHOCK officiating. Burial will be at the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Friday, September 30, 1994

Delores C. Knight

Oct. 21, 1928 - Sept. 28, 1994

Delores Catherine KNIGHT, 65, Rt. 2, Walton, died at 9:05 p.m. Wednesday at Logansport Memorial Hospital.

She was born in Miami County to Walter Raymond and Catherine Mary BIRK BROWER. She was a homemaker and worked for the J.C. Penney Company in Logansport as a stockroom supervisor for 25 years. She was a member of the McNeely Christian Church of Lewisburg, AARP and the Walton Chapter of OES 184.

Surviving are a son, Brian KNIGHT, Peru; two daughters, Wardena NELSON, Nashville, and Kandace THOMAS, Waldron; her mother, Catherine BROWER, Logansport; three sisters, Joanna HERRICK, Fort Wayne, Marlene REED, Logansport, and Audra Ellen ROBERTS, Ottawa, Ohio; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Walter BROWER, and brother, Raymond John BROWER.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with Rev. Al PECK officiating. Burial will be at the Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the McNeely Christian Church missionary fund.

Ervin Holler

Ervin HOLLER, 58, 855 River Ave., Warsaw, died at 5:48 a.m. today at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

Arranements are pending at the King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Whitten Bradley

Whitten BRADLEY, 75, 3099 North 330 West, Rochester, died at 9:20 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital.

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

Saturday, October 1, 1994

Ervin L. Holler

June 17, 1936 - Sept. 30, 1994

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Abundant Life Assembly of God Church, Warsaw, for Ervin L. HOLLER, 58, 855 River Avenue, Warsaw.

The Rev. Glen MITCHELL will officiate. Burial wil be in the Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. Friends may call from 2-6 p.m. Sunday at the King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Mr. Holler, formerly of Hagerstown, died at 5:48 a.m. Friday at the Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He had been in failig health for the last two months. He was born in Henry County to Eber and Minnie (LOVEGROVE) HOLLER. On June 29, 1958 in Cambridge City, he married Bette WILSON, who survives. He was a retired carpenter.

Surviving are two daughters, Cindy HOLLER, Greensfork, and Mrs. Leurs (Lisa) BENNINGTON, Warsaw; one sister, Mrs. Richard (Rachel) PITTS, Hagerstown and five grandchildren.

Whitten Bradley

March 21, 1919 - Sept. 30, 1994

Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, for Whitten BRADLEY, 75, 3009 North 300 West, Rochester.

The Rev. Albert WHITAKER and the Rev. Robie WHITAKER will officiate. The burial will be in the Sycamore Cemetery, Mentone. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Monday and from noon-1 p.m. Tuesday. The American Legion and VFW posts will have charge of military graveside rites.

Mr. Brradley died at 8:59 a.m. Friday at Woodlawn Hospital, where he had been a patient for one week. He was born in Prestonsburg, Ky., to Erven H. and Alva (WRIGHT) BRADLEY. He retired from the former McMahan-O’Conner Construction Co., Rochester. He served in the U.S. Army in the European theater during World War II, where he received five Bronze Stars. He was a member of the American Legion, Local 645, South Bend, and the Manitou VFW Post, Rochester

Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Zola SMITH, Butler, Mrs. Dorothy KRISHER, Rochester and Mrs. Merlene DAWSON, Logansport; two brothers, the Rev. Henry BRADLEY and Harold BRADLEY, both of Rochester and several nieces and nephews. Preceding in death was one sister, Sylvia ILLIFF and two brothers, Luther and Speral Edward BRADLEY.

Monday, October 3, 1994

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Tuesday, October 4, 1994

Jean B. Jacob

Feb. 21, 1925 - Oct. 3, 1994

Jean B. JACOB, 69, 908 Clover St., died at 3:35 p.m. Monday at Woodlawn Hospital.

She was born in New York, N.Y. to James R. and Mary RUANE BURKE. On Dec. 29, 1945, in Elmhurst, N.Y., she married Joseph E. JACOB, who survives. She worked at The Rochester Sentinel and the former Snyder’s Jewelry of Rochester. She was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Rochester and the Alter and Rosary Society.

Surviving with her husband are two daughters, Mrs. Michael (Jean) O’RELLY, Lafayette, and Mrs. Paul (Kathleen) DINNDORF, St. Paul, Minn.; two sons, Joseph Edward JACOB, Torrington, Conn., and Stephen B. JACOB, Mishawaka; three brothers, James BURKE, Levittown, N.Y., Thomas R. BURKE, Garden City, N.Y., and Roger P. BURKE, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; a sister, Mary ROSSI, Niceville, Fla.; and ten grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy A. BURKE and Helen TOOLEY.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Rochester with Rev. Father John ZAHN officiating. Burial will be at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester. There is a rosary service at 6 p.m. and vigil service at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

Ruth B. Ritter

Sept. 20, 1911 - Oct. 3, 1994

Ruth B. RITTER, 83, 904 W. Adams St., Plymouth, died at 6:30 p.m. Monday at St. Joseph Medical Center of South Bend.

She was born in Rochester to Carl and Margaret CLAREY MILLER. On Dec. 10, 1936, she married John M. “Red” RITTER, who died Oct. 7, 1982. She managed Lord’s Dress Shop in Plymouth for 20 years before retirig n 1974. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Plymouth, where she was financial secretary for many years. She was a volunteer worker with Geneals 129 Food Co-op and a former member of the Professional Women’s Organization

Surviving are a daughter, Marcia RITTER, Plymouth; a sister, Agnes CRAIG, Rochester; a brother, Charles MILLER, Rochester, and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 2 p.. Thursday at the Johnson Funeral Home, Plymouth, with Rev. Wesley BROOKSHIRE and Chaplain Jeff NIXA officiating. Burial will be at the New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Marshall County Cancer Association, c/o 318 W. LaPorte St., Plymouth, IN 46563.

Wednesday, October 5, 1994

Helen S. McClain

March 20, 1913 - Oct. 5, 1994

Helen S. McCLAIN, 81, Pulaski County Health Care Center, Winamac, died there at 2:35 a.m. today.

She was born in Fulton County to Henry and Edith ZEIDER SUTTON. On July 8, 1943, in Star City, she married William Arthur McCLAIN, who died Aug. 7, 1982. She was a homemaker and member of the Logansport Eagles Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed caring for her flowers.

Surviving are three sons, Ray D. CORNELL, Logansport, Don CORNELL, East Foxboro, Mass., and Oscar CORNELL, Star City; a sister, Betty DEVINS, Cauyga; a brother, Robert SUTTON, Macy; eleven grandchidren and fifteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, a brother and two sisters.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Royal Center, with Rev. Lawson BYRD officiating. Burial will be at the Victor Chapel Cemetery, Star City. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Parkinson’s Association of Central Indiana.

Thursday, October 6, 1994

Eugene F. Brugh

Eugene F. BRUGH, 76, 4483 S. Bowen St., Leiters Ford, died at 12:55 p.m. Wednesday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver, where he was a patient for eight days.

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

Friday, October 7, 1994

Eugene F. Brugh

July 29, 1918 - Oct. 5, 1994

Eugene F. BRUGH, 76, 4483 S. Bowen St., Leiters Ford, died at 12:55 p.m. Wednesday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver.

He was born in Leiters Ford to Fred and Gladys COOK BRUGH. He was a graduate of Leiters Ford High School. He worked as a custodian for Kewanna School and retired from the custodial and maintenance department of Culver Academies. He attended Leiters Ford United Methodist Church.

Surviving are a sister-in-law, Neta BRUGH, North Fort Myers, Fla.; a niece, Ann RATNESAR, North Fort Myers, Fla.; and a nephew, Larry D. BRUGH, Stewarts Town, Pa.

There is no visitation. Burial will be at the Leiters Ford Cemetery. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of the arrangements.

Heather Provost

Heather PROVOST, 46, 1405 Spear St., died Thursday at the Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis.

Arrangements are pending at the Zimmerma Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Saturday, October 8, 1994

Heather Provost

May 23, 1948 - Oct. 6, 1994

Services for Heather PROVOST, 46, 1405 Spear St., will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. C. Allan HAZEN officiating. Burial will be at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Frieds may call from 4-8 p.m. Sunday and one hour prior to the service Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Mental Health Association or the Fulton County Cancer Society.

Mrs. Provost died at 3:40 p.m. Thursday at the Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, after a seven-month illness. She was born in Clinton, Mich., to Virgil and Opal COLLINGSWORTH FLINT. She moved to Rochester in 1966 from Toledo, Ohio. On Oct 1, 1993, in Rochester, she married M. Edward PROVOST, who survives. She was a member of the Fulton County Mental Health Association.

Surviving with her husband are a daughter, Mrs. Terry (Wanda) FORSHEE, Chattanooga, Tenn.; a son, Eric CLICK, Rapid City, S.D.; a step-son, Curtis ADAMS, Boyton Beach, Fla.; three grandchildren, Jake FORSHEE, Kodee Amanda CLICK and Brandon ADAMS; her mother, Opal FLINT, Tecumseh, Mich.; two sisters, Mrs. H.R. (Susie) HILTON, Rochester, and Mrs. William (P.J.) LINDEMAN, Ann Arbor, Mich. She was preceded in death by her father.

Viola R. Johnson

April 5, 1913 - Oct. 7, 1994

Former Rochester resident, Viola R. JOHNSON, 81, 405 E. South St., Monticello, died at 11:17 a.m. Friday at the Home Hospital, Lafayette.

She was born in Jasper County to Albert and Myrtle CLINGLER MITCHELL. On Dec. 23, 1931, in Rensselaer, she married Francis R. JOHNSON, who died Nov. 7, 1990. She moved to Monticello from Rochester in 1957. She was a member of the Rochesrter United Methodist Church.

Surviving are a son, Joseph R. JOHNSON, Burnettsville; two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Margaret R.) STERK, Akron, and Mrs. Lloyd (Gadys V.) ROTH, LaPorte, Texas; a sister, Edna Mae SMITH, Monon; a brother, Raymond MITCHELL Sr., Winamac; twelve grandchildren, twenty-three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Rosella GILSINGER, two brothers and a grandson.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Voorhis-Draper Funeral Home, Monticello, with Rev. James ELLIOTT and Rev. Johnny R. GARRISON officiating. Burial will be at the Independence Cemetery, Medaryville. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the American Cancer Society.

Monday, October 10, 1994

Marjorie F. Ervin

July 7, 1928 - Oct. 8, 1994

Marjorie F. ERVIN, 66, 4583 S. County Farm Road, Warsaw, died at 10 a.m. Saturday at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.

She was born in Bourbon to Ralph and Genevieve McGRIFF WARREN. On June 1, 1946, in Claypool, she married Scottie E. ERVIN, who died July 11, 1982. She was a Star route mail driver for 18 years. She was a member of the Lamplighters Homeconomics Club of Claypool, Kosciusko County Farm Bureau, Kosciusko County REMC, the Moose Lodge, American Legion and VFW, all of Warsaw.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Michael (Sharon) KOCHER, Huntington; a son Ralph A. ERVIN, Warsaw; four sisters, Mrs. Leroy (Donna Belle) GROSSMAN, Rochester, Mrs. Lloyd (Phyllis) MILLER, Goshen, Mrs. John (Bonnie) McCLOUGHAN, Greenburg, Ky., and Mrs. William (Carolyn) CHURCH, Angola; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Martha PARKER.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the King Memorial Home, Mentone, with Rev. Michael CLOUD officiating. Burial will be at the Palestine Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Florence G. Neil

Sept. 10, 1910 - Oct. 5, 1994

Former Rochester resident Florence G. NEIL, 84, 1212 N. Oak St., Bloomington, died at 8:45 p.m. Wednesday at Michiana Community Hospital, South Bend.

She was born in Bloomington to Richard and Anna OHMS BUTLER. She married Howard L. NEIL, who died in 1971. She was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School, Bloomington. She was a homemaker and lived in Rochester for many years.

Surviving are two daughters, Betty FULLER, Elgin, and Patricia NEIL, Edwardsburg, Mich.; four sisters, Bernadine WITTE and Sarah SMITH, both of Bloomington, Dorothy JOHNSON El Paso, Texas, and Eleanor SKELLY, Chula Vista, Ariz.; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildre. She was preceded in death by a brother.

Services are at 11:30 a.m. today at the Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington, with Deacon Edward ULBRICH officiating. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bloomington.

Tuesday, October 11, 1994

Kerry Ann Smith

Family members have identified the murdered woman pulled from the Tippecanoe River Sunday as Kerry Ann SMITH, 20, of 3325 South Main St., South Bend.

Fulton County Prosecutor Rick BROWN said Smith’s father learned about the murder on television and contacted police here at about 4:30 p.m. Monday.

Fulton County Sheriff Bruce BAKER said the father described the chain-design tatoo around the woman’s ankle, and other physical characteristics not released. He was asked to come to Rochester to make a positive identification.

“He and other family members came down last night and they felt sure it was her,” Brown said. Police will match finger prints to confirm the identification.

The woman had a two-year-old daughter. She did not live with her parents. Brown didn’t know if she had been reported missing.

After the identification, local police began working with South Bend police to find and question friends who may have seen the woman recently. Baker said at least six officers went to South Bend Monday night to begin interviewing associates. The investigation continues today. Baker has not calculartd the extra man hours already devoted to the case.

Officials refuse to say what caused the woman’s death or to describe her injuries. “It’s not that we don’t want people to know, it’s that we don’t want particular people to know,” Brown said.

He is concerned that releasing specific informationa about the cause of death could create problems with the police investigation. He said suspects could use media reports to describe the injuries. Baker believes witholding the information will help eliminate suspects.

“It’s better not to release the information because if we ever do get the guy it’s bettert that he tells us, Brown said.

Police still don’t know where the murder occurred. “All we know is that she ended up here. At this point anything else is pure speculation as to where it happened,” Brown said.

Smith’s nude body was found partially submerged in the Tippecanoe River near the Old U.S. 31 bridge north of Rochester Sunday morning. Police believe she had been dead for 24 to 48 hourswhen her body was discovered by people taking a float trip on the river.

Grace N. Kline

Sept. 1, 1917 - Oct. 10, 1994

Grace N. KLINE, 77, 707 Grant St., North Manchester, died at 2:42 a.m. Monday at the Wabash County Hospital, Wabash.

She was born in North Dakota to Robert and Blanche NORMAN MADEFORD. On July 11, 1936, she married Everett KLINE, who died June 7, 1993, She was a homemaker.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. John (Carolyn) HELTON and Mrs. Larry (Marilyn) VETOR, both of North Manchester, and Mrs. Dennis (Helen) JACKSON, Servie; a sister, Geneva FLOREY, South Whitley; eighteen grandchidren and nineteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, with Rev. Ralph DOTSON officiating. Burial will be at the South Pleasant Cemetery in Wabash County. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Norman N. James

Sept. 11, 1934 - Oct. 9, 1994

Norman N. JAMES, 60, 2403 N. Michigan Road, Lot 31, Plymouth, died at 11:45 p.m. Sunday at Memorial Hospital of South Bend.

He was born in Winamac to Charles and Gladys JAMES. On April 27, 1991, in Kentland, he married Sharon THURBER, who survives. A retired truck driver, he moved to Plymouth from the Rochester area a year ago.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Linda DUNCAN, Tipton, Mich., and Susan CRIPPEN, Maybee, Mich.; a son, Dennis JAMES, Maybee, Mich.; four step-daughters, Elizabeth MORRICAL, Plymouth, Donna HACHEN, Hatboro, Pa., Cindy BUCHHOLZ, Palm Bay, Fla., and Leanne MORRIOTT, Hatboro, Pa.; a step-son, Richard BUCHHOLZ, Tular, Calif; two sisters, Jean SUMORA, Wheatfield, and Karen HOWET, Francesville; five grandchildren and four step-grandchildren.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Van Gilder Funeral Home, Plymouth. Burial will be at the Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Wednesday, October 12, 1994

Kerry Ann Smith

Today, for the first time, officials are saying what killed the woman found Sunday morning in the Tippecanoe River west of the Old U.S. 31 bridge.

Kerry Ann SMITH, 20, South Bend, was strangled.

Fulton County Sheriff Bruce BAKER and prosecutor Rick BROWN had refused to discuss Smith’s injuries or the cause of her death. They believed making such information public would jeopardise the investigation. They still wont’t talk about her other injuries.

County police pulled Smith’s body from the river after people taking a float trip on the river reported seeing it.

Smith was last seen alive at about 12:15 a.m. Saturday. She was standing in front of an apartment building near the corner of South and Main streets in South Bend.

A friend identified only as Katie told the South Bend Tribune that Smith was a prostitute and had been seen being beaten by two men near the corner early Saturday morning.

“She’s had some problems,” said her father Harold SMITH. “Kerry has always been our problem child.” Accordng to her father the victim didn’t have a permanent address.

She also reportedly had a cocaine addiction.

Fulton County and Rochester City police are working on the investigation with the South Bend Special Crimes unit. Police have spent the last two days in South Bend interviewing people who knew Smith. “They’ve definitely got some leads and they are working on them,” Brown said. “They have several suspects based on possible motives.” He would not discuss details.

Brown said police are also looking into the possibility that Smith knew people in Rochester. “There’s apparently some connection to Rochester,” Brown said. Smith’s parents recalled seeing Rochester telephone numbers on their phone bill when she was living with them. Police are waiting for copies of those bills. “She at least knew people in Rochester, apparently,” Brown said.

Investigators still don’t know where the murder occurred.

“I’ve got a feelig that the crime scene isn’t even here, but that’s just an assumption,” Baker said.

Eugene Brugh

A memorial service for Eugene BRUGH, 76, 4483 S. Bowen St., Leiters Ford, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the United Methodist Church, Leiters Ford, with Rev. Doug BARBER officiating. There is no visitation.

Mr. Brugh died at 12:55 p.m. Oct. 5, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Culver. Foster & Good Funeral home, Rochester, is in charge of the arrangements.

Thursday, October 13, 1994

Chester V. Williams

Aug. 2, 1911 - Oct. 12, 1994

Chester V. WILLIAMS, 83, 6280 South 125 East, Rochester, died at 10:55 a.m. Wednesday at home.

He was born in Fulton to Willard and May WHYBREW WILLIAMS. On Feb. 15, 1933, in Peru, he married Donna K. GORDON, who survives. He was retired from farming. He was a member of the Fulton United Methodist Church, Fulton Masonic Lodge 665 and South Bend Scottish Rite.

Surviving with his wife ar two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Betty Jo) PUGH, Rochester, and Mrs. Sam (Sara Lou) St. CLAIR, Larwill; two sons, Mark WILLIAMS and Dee WILLIAMS, both of Rochester; a brother, Joseph WILLIAMS, Fulton; eleven grandchildren and six great-grandchidren. He was preceded in death by a son, Jimmy WILLIAMS 1959, daughrter, Bonnie Jean WILLIAMS, 1937; and brother, Clarence WILLIAMS, 1933.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Fulton United Methodist Church with Rev. Dorothy JONES officiting. Burial will be at the Fulton Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral home in Fulton and for one hour prior to the service Saturday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Fulton United Methodist Church or the American Lung Association.

James F. Blacketor

April 18, 1921 - July 29, 1994

A memorial service for former Rochester resident, James F. BLACKETOR, 73, 73380 18th Ave., Desert Hot Springs, Calif., will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. James LUND officiting. Burial will be at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Graveside military rites will be conducted by the Rochester American Legion and VFW Posts. Cremation has taken place. Masonic Rites by the Fulton lodge will follow the funeral service.

Mr. Blacketor died July 29, in Palm Springs, Calif. He was born in Rochester to V. Ross and Orpha B. MARRIOTT BLACKETOR. On Feb. 15, 1942, in Rochester, he married Marilyn BALDWIN, who survives. He served in the Army in the European Theater during World War II. He worked for the Koppers Company in technical industrial sales. He was a member of the Fulton Masonic Lodge 665.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Dennis (Becki) GRAY, Lake Forest, Calif., and Mrs. Steven (Rosanne) EGBERT, Covina, Calif.; a son, Robert BLACKETOR, West Lake Village, Calif.; two brothers, William J. BLACKETOR, South Bend, and Donald L. BLACKETOR, Fort Wayne; an aunt, Mrs. Bessie NAFE, South Bend; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Hope M. McPherron

Hope M. McPHERRON, 81, 14407 W. 18th Road, Argos, died at 4:19 p.m. Wednesday at Memorial Hospital, South Bend.

Arrangements are pending at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Friday, Octobe 14, 1994

Bill E. Kinder

Sept. 4, 1930 - Oct. 13, 1994

Bill E. KINDER, 64, 1013 South 400 West, Warsaw, died at 9:41 a.m. Thursday at the Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

He was born in Akron to Ner and Neva HALDEMAN KINDER. On Aug. 4, 1950, he married Lois BRIGHT, who survives. He was retired. He attended the Free Methodist Church, Winona Lake.

Surviving with his wife are a son, Gary KINDER, Warsaw; a daughter, Mrs. Charles (Kay) HERSHBERGER, Silver Lake; two grandchildren, Jeremy KINDER and Rachel HERSHBERGER; and a sister, Anita SLAYBAUGH, South Carolina.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw, with Rev. David ASHLEY officiating. Burial will be at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Akron. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Hope M. McPherron

Feb. 5, 1913 - Oct. 12, 1994

Services for Hope M. McPHERRON, 81, 14407 W. 18th Road, Argos, are at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Poplar Grove United Methodist Church with Rev. Keith SMITLEY officiating. The church is on Indiana 10 near Culver. Burial will be at the Summit Chapel Cemetery near Bourbon. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Saturday at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, and at the church for one hour prior to the service.

Mrs. McPherron died at 4:19 p.m. Wednesday at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. She was born near Bourbon to Erwin and Viola COAR FITES. On Jan.29, 1933, in Lakeville, she married Harry Silas McPHERRON, who died Nov. 15, 1992. She was a homemaker and member of the Poplar Grove United Methodist Church, Missionary Society, Home and Hobby Club, and Retired Senior Citzens of Argos.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Chester (Jo Anna) LEMLER, Tippecanoe, and Mrs. Mike (Kathy) Van HORN, Norcross, Ga. two sons, Thomas and Mary Jo McPHERRON, Bremen, and Larry and Nancy McPHERRON, Plymouth; two brothers, Reuel FITES and Ryval FITES, both of Bourbon; ten grandchildren and twenty-one great-grandchidren. She was preceded in death by two sistes, June McCLURE and Helen NELLANS and a brother, Rex FITES.

Saturday, October 15, 1994

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Monday, October 17, 1994

Margaret M. Gordon

Jan. 28, 1920 - Oct. 16, 1994

Margaret Mary GORDON, 74, 529 Indiana Ave., died at 3:30 a.m. Sunday at Life Care Center of Rochester.

She was born in Rochester to William and Edna MLINKO MEGLECIC. On Dec. 8, 1948, in Rochester, she married Lester W. GORDON, who survives. She was a former employee of the Riddle School Food Service Department, Lakeside Restaurant, Maggie’s Restaurant and the Evergreen Cafe, all of Rochester.

Surviving with her husband are a son, Gary D. GORDON, at home; two sisters, Anna FORD, Rochester, and Mrs. Kenneth (Helen) MATTISON, San Antonio, Texas. She was preceded in death by three brothers, John MAGLECIC, Arthur MAGLECIC and Edward MAGLECIC.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. Russell GORDON of Ashland, Ohio, officiatig. Burial will be at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Mabel L. Richter

Sept. 12, 1917 - Oct. 15, 1994

Mabel L. RICHTER, 77, 730 School St., Culver, died at 6:20 a.m. Saturday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver.

She was born in Culver to Frank and Blanche RANK WAGNER. On May 10, 1952, in Milford, she married Vernon “Babe” RICHTER, who died Sept. 13, 1982. She lived in Rochester for 40 years before moving to Culver in 1986. She was a homemaker.

Surviving are a step-son, Virgil RICHTER, Highland; four sisters, Gladys REINHOLD, Culver, Pearl MILLER, Indianapolis, Evelyn WILLIAMS, Falkville, Ala., and Darlene VanZULLEN, Sturgis, Mich. She was preceded in death by two brothers.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today at the Zion Cemetery, Culver, with Rev. Douglas BARBER officiating. There is no visitatio. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders Association. Bonine Funeral Home, Culver, is in charge of the arrangements.

Erma Zumbaugh

Erma ZUMBAUGH, 79, Garden Court West Apt. 11, 400 W. Washington St., Plymouth, died at 4 a.m. today at home.

Arrangements are pending at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Tuesday, October 18, 1994

Elizabeth Wink

March 18, 1912 - Oct. 17, 1994

Elizabeth “Betty” WINK, 82, 1417 Audubon St., died at 10 p.m. Monday at Life Care Center of Rochester.

She was born in Chicago, Ill., to Fred and Elizabeth RAFF WEBER. On Nov. 25, 1936, in Chicago, Ill., she married Harry WINK, who died Jan. 13, 1982. She was a clerk in the former Wiles Department Store for 10 years. She was a member of St. John’s Luthera Church, a former chairman and secretary of the Luther Anns and a volunteer for Life Care Center of Rochester for 21 years.

Surviving are two daughters, Janice MONESMITH, New Haven, and Mrs. Paul (Nancy) RYNEARSON, Rochester; a son, Michael WINK, Veedersburg; six grandchildren and four great-grandchidren.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. James KREFT officiating. Burial will be at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from noon-2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Wednesday, October 19, 1994

Erma L. Zumbaugh

June 4, 1916 - Oct. 17, 1994

Services for Erma Louise ZUMBAUGH, 79, Garden Court West Apt. 11, 400 W. Washington, Plymouth, will be at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Burial will be at the Bethel Cemetery, near Bourbon. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today and for one hour prior to the service Thursday at the funeral home.

She was born in Bourbon to Clement and Jennie GASKILL NEIDIG. On Aug. 22, 1943, in Bourbon, she married Delbert R. ZUMBAUGH, who died June 10, 1963. She received training at Woodlawn Hospital in 1936 as a practical nurse qualified medical aid. She worked at various hospitals, doctors’ offices and nursing homes in the area. She was a member of the Bethel Methodist Church, near Bourbon, and the Women of the Moose, Plymouth.

Surviving are a daugher, Mrs. Mike (Kathy) ORTIZ, Kansas City, Mo. She was preceded in death by a daughter, son, sister and two brothers.

Thursday, October 20, 1994

Dan Ousley

Dan OUSLEY, 23, 6759 Indiana 25 North, Rochester, died at 10:16 p.m. Wednesday at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, as a result of injuries suffered in an automobile accident Oct. 7.

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

Robert S. Williamson

April 18, 1915 - Oct. 19, 1994

Robert S. WILLIAMSON, 79, Rt. 5, Logansport, died at 3:05 a.m. Wednesday at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Indianapolis.

He was born in Cass County to Robert S. and Grace Blanche BROWN WILLIAMSON Sr. On Aug. 30, 1942, in Logansport, he married Edna M. KRAAY, who survives. He was a retired farmer and manager of the Logansport Airport. He served two terms as Cass County Commissioner. He was past president of the Cass County Farm Bureau, the Toastmasters and the Indiana Flying Farmers Association. He organized a band called Melodies. He was a member of the International Fying Farmers Association and the Noon Kiwanis Club. He was an elder and Sunday School teacher at the Bethlehem Presbyteria Church, Logansport.

Surviving with his wife are four sons, John D. WILLIAMSON and Samuel A. WILLIAMSON, both of Logansport, Joseph R. WILLIAMSON, Carmel, and James R. WILLIAMSON, London, Ohio; a daughter, Mary L. JOHNSON, Ellensburg, Wash.; a sister, Esther RUDICEL, Twelve Mile; fifteen grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and a great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by a brother.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Bethlehem Presbyterian Church, Logansport, with Rev. Pam RUCKER officiating. Burial will be at the Spring Creek Cemetery, Logansport. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Friday at the McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport. Memorials may be made to the Cass County Heart Association or the Bethlehem Presbyterian Church.

Joseph R. Johnson

May 19, 1938 - Oct. 19, 1994

Former Logansport resident, Joseph R. JOHNSON, 56, P.O. Box 212, Burnettsville, died at 12:12 a.m. Wednesday at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Burnettsville.

He was born in Medaryville to Francis and Viola MITCHELL JOHNSON. On Aug. 9, 1994, in Idaville, he married Joan E. THOMAS, who survives. He was a heavy equipment operator for the Indiana Department of Transportation. He was a member of the Rochester United Methodist Church and attended the Monticello United Methodist Church. He was a member of the Logansport Eagles Lodge 323 and the Draft Horse Gang. He was active in the Cass County 4-H Club for over 12 years.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Tammy JOHNSON and Janet ELMORE, both of Tampa, Fla. three step-daughters, Dusty SCHODROF, Logansport, Linda YERK, Burnettsville, and Angela ATKINS, Columbus, Miss.; two sisters, Margaret STERK, Akron, and Gladys ROTH, LaPorte, Texas; three grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, ten nieces and nephews and twenty great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport, with Rev. Don HAAS and Rev. Alvin ROCKY officiatig. Burial will be at the Davis Cemetery, Burnettsville. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Cass County Cancer Society and Diabetes Association.

Friday, October 21, 1994

Daniel J. Ousley

June 30, 1971 - Oct. 19, 1994

Services for Daniel J. “Dan” OUSLEY, 23, 6759 N. Indiana 25, Rochester, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Church of the Nazarene, Rochester, with Rev. Richard THOMPSON officiating.

Burial will be at the Sycamore Cemetery, near Mentone. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. today at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, and at the church from noon-1 p.m. Saturday.

Mr. Ousley died at 10:16 p.m. Wednesday at Parview Hospital, Fort Wayne, from injuries suffered in an automobile accident Oct. 7 at Fulton County roads 500 North and 825 East. He was born in Rochester to Bennie and Virginia SHRIVER OUSLEY. On Dec. 7, 1990, in Rochester, he married Melissa LYNN BECHDOLT, who survives. He worked at Par-Kan Industries, Silver Lake. He attended the Church of the Nazarene, Rochester.

Survivig with his wife are two daughters, Amanda and Ashey OUSLEY, at home; step-father and mother, Everett and Virginia JOHNSTON, Rochester; father, Bennie OUSLEY, Rochester; two brothers, Bennie “Bub” OUSLEY, Mentone; half-brother, Mike OUSLEY, Rochester; maternal gradmother, Mary SHRIVER, Mentone; mother-n-law, Pam BECHDOLT, Perry, Fla.; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ron and Charlotte BECHDOLT, Rochester; several cousins, aunts and uncles.

Kenneth M. Mollenhour

Kenneth M. MOLLENHOUR, 86, 201 N. Tucker St., Mentone, died at 10:10 Thursday at Grace Village Health Care, Winona Lake.

Arrangemets are pending at the King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Jeremy D. Owens

Jeremy D. OWENS, 24, 3762 W. Old Road 30, Lot 16 E, Warsaw, died at 5:28 p.m. Thursday at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Toledo, Ohio, from injuries suffered in a traffic accident Monday in Ohio.

Arrangements are pending at the King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Saturday, October 22, 1994

Jeremy D. Owens

Feb. 20, 1970 - Oct. 20, 1994

Services for Jeremy D. OWENS, 24, 3762 W. Old Road 30, Lot 16 E, Warsaw, formerly of the Mentone area, will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the Kig Memorial Home, Mentone, with Rev. Frank WHITAKER and Rev. Don POYSER officiatig.

Burial will be at the Harrison Center Cemetery, Etna Green. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Mr. Owens died at 5:28 p.m. Thursday at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Toledo, Ohio, from injuries suffered in a traffic accident Monday near Fayette, Ohio. He was born in Plymouth to John D. and Helen TRUEX OWENS. On Aug. 19, 1989, in Pierceton, he married Carl SLONE, who survives. He was a 1988 graduate of Tippecanoe Valley High School, where he played footbal. He was a truck driver for Michaelson Trucking.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Jordan L. OWENS, at home; parnts, John and Helen OWENS, Mentone; two brothers, Ryan OWENS and Kevin OWENS, both of Mentone; sister, Mrs. Derek (Kimberly) EATON, Mentone; maternal grandparents, Jack and Arlene TRUEX, Warsaw.

Kenneth M. Mollenhour

July 26, 1908 - Oct. 20, 1994

Services for Kenneth M. MOLLENHOUR, 86, 210 Tucker St., Mentone, will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the King Memorial Home, Mentone, with Rev. Joe OLSEN officiating.

Burial will be at the Mentone Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 7-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Mr. Mollenhour died at 10:10 p.m. Thursday at Grace Village Health Care, Winona. He was born in Marshall County to Miner and Myrtle DAWSON MOLLENHOUR. On July 24, 1937, he married Retha KERCHER HERENDEEN, who survives. He served in the Army during World War II. He was a farmer and formerly worked as a truck driver moving mobile homes. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Mentone.

Surviving with his wife are a step-son, Don HERENDEEN, Port Charlotte, Fla.; two step-grandchildren, Debby BELL, Indianapolis, and Dennis HERENDEEN, Akron. He was preceded in death by a daughter, sister, grandson, and step-son.

Stephen H. Sobak

July 13, 1908 - Oct. 21, 1994

Stephen H. SOBAK, 86, of 1129 Rochester Blvd., died at 4:27 p.m. Friday at his residence. He had been ill for one year.

He was born in South Chicago, Ill. to Leo and Wilhimina SOBAK. He moved from Plymouth to Rochester four years ago. On Sept. 23, 1939 in Hammond, he married LaVerne LANDES, who survives. He was a wood pattern maker for L.T.V. Steel Corp., East Chicago, Ind., for 26 years. He was a member of the Sunrise Chapel Chuch in Plymouth.

Surviving with his wife are one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Linda) CLARK, California, Md.; five grandchildren, Michael J. SADLER, Kewanna; Mrs. Kenneth (Tammy) KOTTKAMP, Kewanna; Christine, Stephanie and Tiffany CLARK, all of California, Md., and five great-grandchildren. Preceding in death was one daughter, Judith SADLER; one granddaughter, Laurie Ann (SADLER) BOWYER, three sisters and one brother.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the Sunrise Chapel Church, Plymouth, with the Rev. Mark HUTCHINSON officiating. Burial will be in Grass Creek Cemetery, near Grass Creek, Ind. Friends may call from 2-7 p.m. Sunday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, and from noon-1 p.m.Monday at the church.

Monday, October 24, 1994

John H. Beard

May 16, 1910 - Oct. 22, 1994

John Henry BEARD, 84, formerly of Camp Shohola, N. Indiana 25, Rochester, died at 10 a.m. Saturday at Life Care Center of Rochester.

He was born in Logansport to James and Edna ENYEART BEARD. On July 19, 1945, in Warsaw, he married Rosemary SANDERS, who survives. He worked at Rochester Metal Products for 25 years, retiring in 1971. He was a member of the Westside Apostolic Church, Rochester.

Surviving with his wife at 719 Madison St., Rochester, are five daughters, Mrs. William (Nancy) BUTLER, Tucson, Ariz., Mrs. Harold (Mary) DITTMAN and Mrs. Jack (Jeanine) BROWER, both of Rochester, Mrs. Steve (Helen) HINER, North Webster, and Mrs. Carol WILLIAMS, Little Rock, Ark.; a sister, Bertha PRILAMAN, Logansport; twenty-two gradchildren; twenty great-gradchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Florence KIMBELING and brother, James BEARD.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. Devon McCAIN officiating. Burial will be at the Sycamore Cemetery, seven miles northeast of Rochester. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. today and from 9-10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Manitou Training Center Men’s Residece, 1522 Sunset Dr., Rochester.

Kelvin M. Randall

Aug. 4, 1959 - Oct. 22, 1994

Kelvin M. RANDALL, 35, of 1000 Madison St., died at 4:05 a.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Hospital.

He was born in Rochester to Garold D. and Dorothy BUCK RANDALL. He worked at the sheltered workshop at Manitou Trainng Center, Rochester. He attended the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Rochester.

Surviving are his father, Garold D. RANDALL, Chase Center Nursing Home, Logansport; two sisters, Mrs. Gary (Cheryl) HODGE, Rochester, and Marsha RANDALL, McAllen, Texas; a brother, Kenton RANDALL, McAllen, Texas; two nephews and aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy RANDALL, April 15, 1979.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. David DePINHO and Rev. Harold PEGGEAU officiatig. Burial will be at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and for one hour prior to the service Wednesday at the funeral home.

Bessie L. Byers

Dec. 25, 1915 - Oct. 23, 1994

Bessie Lucile BYERS, 78, 7669 North 700 West, Roann, died at 8:45 a.m. Sunday at the Wabash County Hospital, Wabash.

She was born in Whitley County to Judson and Naomi SPITLER CRABILL. On Oct. 22, 1936, in Michigantown, she married Kenneth BYERS, who survives. She was a homemaker and member of the Roann Church of the Brethren, Roann Matrons Club, and the Stitch and Chatter Club.

Surviving with her husband are three daughters, Mrs. Clint (Beverly) CORWIN, Bryan, Ohio, Mrs. Terry (Karel) LONG, Berne, and Mrs. Tom (Linda) JOHNSON, Fairbanks, Ala.; a son, Michael Joe BYERS, Georgetown, Mass.; sister, Mrs. George (Betty) WHITTEN, Dearfield, Ill.; two brothers, Harrison CRABILL, Rochester, and Delmer CRABILL, Charleston, Ill.; ten grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchidren. She was preceded in death by a brother and sister.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Roann Church of the Brethren. Burial will be at the Roann Community Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Roann Chapel, Grandstaff-Hentge Funeral. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association

Kenneth M. Mollenhour.

July 26, 1908 - Oct. 20, 1994

Services for Kenneth M. MOLLENHOUR, 86, 210 Tucker St., Mentone, will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at King Memorial Home, Mentone. The Rev. Joe OLSEN will officiate.

Burial will be in the Mentone Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today.

Mildred V. Burkett

Jan. 4, 1904 - Oct. 24, 1994

Mildred V. BURKETT, 90, formerly of 916 Monroe St., died at 1:30 a.m. today at Life Care Center of Rocheser.

She was born in Bunker Hill to Harley H. and Frances PRIESER HAGGERTY. On April 24, 1925 in Cassopols, Mich., she married Walter L. BURKETT, who died in June 1978. She worked at The Book Store until her marriage. She was a Rocheser High School graduate and member of the Richland Center United Methodist Church, where she was pianist and organist all her married life. She was honored for 50 years of service as organist in 1977. She was a charter member of the Fulton County Chorus, member of the Richland Center Rebekah Lodge, Fulton County Republican Women and the Grace United Methodist Church, Rochester.

Surviving are three sons, Dick BURKETT, Don BURKETT and Jerry BURKETT, all of Rochester; a granddaughter, Jeralyn FENSTERMAKER, Rochester; six grandchildren, Dave BURKETT, Randy BURKETT, Bill BURKETT and Mike BURKETT, all of Rochester, Pat BURKETT, Plymouth, and Jay BURKETT, Indianapolis; two sisters, Joan BUNN and Jean WALTERS LEWIS, both of Rochester; thirteen great-grandchidren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Louise MILLER and brother, Roy HAGGERTY.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. David MILLS officiating. Burial will be at the Richland Center Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and for one hour prior to the service Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Cancer Society.

Lowell E. Blades

Oct. 12, 1918 - Oct. 22, 1994

Lowell E. BLADES, 76, 9160 S. Fern Lane, Beaver Dam Lake, Claypool, died at 1:52 a.m. Saturday at the Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.

He was born in Summitville to Garlan and Rosa Belle SATTERFIELD BLADES. On Feb. 10, 1973, in Elwood, he married Joan VICKERS JOHNSON, who survives. He was retired from Delco Electronics Division of General Motors, Kokomo. He was a member of the Wabash Moose Lodge 1195, Warsaw American Legion 419 and BPOE Eks 802, life member of the Rochester VFW 1343, life member of the Elwood Eagles 201, Kokomo UAW 292, AARP, Beaver Dam, Loon Lake Conservation Club, and a World War II Veteran.

Surviving with his wife are two sons, Gregory Wayne BLADES, Kokomo, and Brett Lee BLADES, Flora; two daughters, Rhonda Marie MALLOTT, Largo, Fla., and Anita Marie BLADES, Tulsa, Okla.; and four grandchildren.

Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Beaver Dam Conservation Club, Claypool, with Rev. Robert JARBOE officiatig. There is no visitatio. Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Beaver Dam Conservation Cub or animal shelter of your choice.

Michael L. Burns

Oct. 16, 1965 - Oct. 22, 1994

Michael Lee BURNS, 29, Twelve Mile, died at 12:35 a.m. Saturday at Memorial Hospital, Logansport, as a result of injuries suffered in an automobile accident.

He was born in Logansport to Sharon Ann ULERICK BURNS, Twelve Mile, and Larry Lee BURNS, North Fort Myers, Fla. He worked for the Maintenance Department of Tay-Mor, Logansport. He was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Lucerne.

Surviving with his parents are maternal grandparents, Eulan Deloss and Rose Hazel ULERICK, both of Twelve Mile; maternal great-grandmother, Lola Pearl ULERICK, Rochester; paternal grandparent, Phyllis Jean SCOTT, Logansport; step-grandfather, William SCOTT, Logansport; two brothers, Scott Nelson BURNS, Fort Wayne, and Patrick Brian BURNS, Logansport; and nephew Patrick Mitchel BURNS, Logansport.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with Rev. John ZATIN officiating. Burial will be at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Twelve Mile. Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Scripture Service will be at 8:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Ethel M. Dickerhoff

Feb. 15, 1908 - Oct. 22, 1994

Ethel Mae DICKERHOFF, 86, Oak Street, Deedsville, died at 5 p.m. Saturday at home.

She was born in Portland to Harry Franklin and Jessie Louisa MARTIN WAGGONER. On Dec. 11, 1926, in Denver, she married Glenn Devon DICKERHOFF, who died July 14, 1987. She was a homemaker ad member of the Deedsville United Methodist Church.

Surviving are three daughters, Mariam BUSBY, Topeka, Kan., Roberta BIGGS, Deedsville, Glenda BARLOW, Kokomo; a brother, Fremont WAGGONER, Denver; two sisters, Jeanette HOTCHKISS, Fresno, Calif., and Josephine HARRISON, Rio Linda, Calif.; a half-brother, Frank WAGGONER, Guatamala; nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. She was preceded in death by three sisters and three brothers.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with Rev. Norris KING and Rev. Nathaniel URSHAN officiating. Burial will be at the Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

C. Robert Swinehart

Former Rochester residet, C. Robert SWINEHART, 89, Buffalo Grove, Ill., died Saturday.

He was born in Rochester and worked in advertising in Chicago since 1927. He was founder of C.R. Advertising. He retired in 1992. He was a member of the Medina Shrine, Episcopal Church and Theta Chi Fraternity.

Surviving are his wife, Phebee SWINEHART and two daughters, Nan ALLEN and Rev. Judy DAVIS; a brother M. Lewis SWINEHART; sister, Guenivere BROWN; three grandchildren and five great-gandchildren.

A memorial service will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Hilary’s Church, Hintz and Schoenbeck Roads, Prospect Heights, Ill. Memorials may be made to the Theta Chi Fraternity Scholarship fund, 3330 Founders Road, Indianapolis IN 26268-1333.

Lois A. Goodrich

April 18, 1918 - Oct. 23, 1994

Lois A. GOODRICH, 76, of 501 Pennsylvania Ave., Plymouth, died at 5:30 a.m. Sunday at St. Joseph Hospital of Marshall County.

She was born in Rochester to Henry and Maude HENDERSON MILLISER. She lived in Plymouth most of her life.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Duane (Vicky) HENDERSON, Escondido, Calif.; five sons, Orley HOLLETT, Wanatah; Dale GOODRICH, Argos; Carl GOODRICH, Hamlet; Dennis GOODRICH, Tippecanoe, and James GOODRICH, Plymouth; fifteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Oakhill Cemetery with the Rev. W.R. WAINSCOTT officiating. There will be no visitation. Johnson Funeral Home, Plymouth, is in charge of arrangements.

Tuesday, October 25, 1994

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Wednesday, October 26, 1994

Betty I. Fenn

Oct. 15, 1924 - Oct. 25, 1994

Betty I. FENN, 70, 1167 W. Indiana 114, Rochester, died Tuesday morning at home.

She was born in Tipton to Charles Andrew and Donna E. NEEDHAM OWENS. On Dec. 31, 1952, in Kokomo, she married Herman H. “Huck” FENN, who died Jan. 16, 1982. She lived in Fulton County 35 years and was retired from the Torin Corporation, Rochester. She was current president of the Fulton Town Board.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. James (Donna) RANS, Rochester; five sisters, Joan SHARP and Mary MILLER, both of Elwood, Lena RICE, Thelma BURNS and Nettie LANGLEY, all of Tipton; two brothers, Leroy OWENS, Tipton, and Philip Owens MILLER, Elwood; twelve grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. She was preceded in death by a sister and brother.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home with Rev. David WELSH officiating. Burial will be at the Futon Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Thursday and noon-2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

James A. Mollette

James A. MOLLETTE, 47, Indiana 14 E., Rochester, died at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday from injuries received in an automobile accident 2 1/2 miles east of Rochester on Indiana 14.

Arrengements are pending at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Ida M. Clinton Saltsgiver

Ida M. CLINTON SALTSGIVER, 86, formerly of 1220 Wabash Ave., died at 1 a.m. today at the Summertrace Retirement Center, Carmel.

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

Thursday, October 27, 1994

James A. Mollette

June 20, 1947 - Oct. 25, 1994

Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery for James A. MOLLETTE, 47, Rt. 2, Indiaa 14 East, Rochester. Rev. Danny HONEYCUTT will officiate at the service. There is no visitation. The Zimmerman Family Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Mr. Mollette died from injuries received in a traffic accident 2 1/2 miles east of Rochester on Indiana 14. He was born in Johnson County, Ky., to Thomas and Dora BLEVINS MOLLETTE. He lived in Fulton County 13 years.

Surviving are a step=father, William GRIESE, Rochester; three sisters, Janice MOLLETTE, Rochester, Lilly Marlene BURKS, Knotmole, Ky., and Charlotte WEBB, Grass Creek; three brothers, Roger MOLLETTE and John MOLLETTE, both of Rochester, and Thomas MOLLETTE, Elkhart.

Ida M. Clinton Saltsgiver

July 23, 1906 - Oct. 26, 1994

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the First Christian Church of Rochester for Ida M. CLINTON SALTSGIVER, 86, formerly of 1220 Wabash Ave.

Rev. C. Allan HAZEN will conduct the services. Burial will be at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday at the Foster & Good Funeral home, Rochester, and at the church from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday. The Order of Eastern Star will conduct a memorial service at 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church, Rochester.

Mrs. Saltsgiver died at 1 a.m. Wednesday at the Summertrace Retirement Center, Carmel, where she lived for 10 months. She was born in Macy to Joseph M. and Clara E. RICHARDSON EHLINGER. On Jan. 2, 1932, in Kentland, she married Russell M. “Kise” CLINTON, who died Nov. 6, 1970. On Aug. 8, 1977, in Rochester, she married Glen R. SALTSGIVER, who died Feb. 23, 1992. She worked at the former Blumenthal’s Ladies Clothing Store of Rochester for many years. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Rochester and the Rochester Order of Eastern Star.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Donald (Carol) SUNDHEIMER, Warsaw; son, Russ and Nancy CLINTON, Noblesville; step-daughter, Jo Ann DEAN, Bloomington, Ill.; three step-sons, James P. SALTSGIVER, Indianapolis, Keith A. SALTSGIVER, Fort Worth, Texas, and Gary R. SALTSGIVER, Hershey, Pa.; and several grandchildren and step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Pearl WILLARD ad two brothers, Lee EHLINGER and George EHLINGER.

Robert L. Easterday

Nov. 2, 1925 - Oct. 26, 1994

Former Fulton resident, Robert L. EASTERDAY, 68, 105 Park Ave., Logansport, died at 6:26 p.m. Wednesday at the St. Joseph Hospital, Kokomo.

He was born in Logansport to Frederick Lee ad Anna Ruth CRUSO EASTERDAY. He was an engineer for Con-Rail Railroad until retiring in 1986. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. He was a member of the Rochester American Legion Post 36, VFW Post 3790 and Eagles Lodge 323, both of Logansport.

Surviving are two sons, Robert Steve EASTERDAY, Kewanna; two granddaughters, three step-grandchildren and several step-great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the McCloskey-Hamilto-Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport, with Rev. William Art MALONEY officiatig. Burial will be at the Fulton Cemetery in Fulton. Graveside military rites will be conducted. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Dorothy E. Rottmiller

June 23, 1909 - Oct. 26, 1994

Dorothy E. ROTTMILLER, 85, 511 Randolph St., Plymouth, died at 12:07 a.m. Wednesday at home.

She was born in Plymouth to Ervin and Elsie MILBURN WAGONER. On July 14, 1927, in Alberta, Canada, she married Russell ROTTMILLER, who died April 1, 1963. She retired from the R.J. Reynolds Company in 1974. She was a member of the Sunrise Chapel, Plymouth.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Arthur (Norma) BARE, Plymouth, Donald ROTTMILLER, Tippecanoe; two brothers, Orval WAGONER, Plymouth, and Wilbur WAGONER, Florida; five gradchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Galen WAGONER and Ernest WAGONER.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Van Gilder Funeral Home, Plymouth, with Rev. Robert BEYLER officiating. Burial will be at the New Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Hearthstone Community Hospice, Plymouth.

Betty I. Fenn

Services for Betty FENN, 70, 1167 W. Indiana 114, Rochester, will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Fulton, with Rev. David WELSH officiatig. Burial will be at the Fulton Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. today and noon-2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home in Fulton. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Friday, October 28, 1994 to Saturday, October 29, 1994

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Monday, October 31, 1994

Tensie O. Sylvester

Sept. 16, 1902 - Oct. 28, 1994

Tensie Opal SYLVESTER, 92, 1130 Bancroft St., died at 11:54 p.m. Friday at Woodlawn Hospital.

She was born n Christiansburg to David W. and Flora B. AULT PARKER. In March 1924, in Columbus, she married Robert H. SYLVESTER, who died in 1969. She moved to Rochester in 1968 from Chicago. She was a former employee of E.R. Moore Cap and Gown of Chicago, Ill.

Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Carl (Esther R.) COLLINS and Mildred HURTT, both of Rochester, Mrs. Stan (Betty Jane) THOMPSON, Lakeland, Fla., and Evelyn GAMBLE, Champaign, Ill.; two sons, Howard W. “Gene” SYLVESTER, Arcola, Ill., and Earl W. “Jack” SYLVESTER, Crocker, Mo.; seventee gradchildren; twenty great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Louise SYLVESTER, 1985; grandson, Tom HURTT, and two sisters.

Graveside services will be at noon today at the Arcola Cemetery, Arcola, Ill., with Rev. John R. McFARLAND officiating. Private family visitation was at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.

Dean J. Bowersox

Feb. 11, 1954 - Oct. 24, 1994

Dean John BOWERSOX, 40, of Las Vegas, Nev., died Oct. 24, at home of natural causes.

Surviving are his parents, John and Ruth BOWERSOX, Leiters Ford; twins, Daniel Dean ad Candace Frances [BOWERSOX]; sister, Doris COOL; and brother, Dale BOWERSOX, Culver.

Cremation has taken place.

Tuesday, November 1, 1994

Leo O. Long

Dec. 4, 1902 - Oct. 31, 1994

Former Rochester resident, Leo O. LONG, 91, 511 W. Seventh St., Peru, died at 7:30 a.m. Monday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Peru.

He was born in FultonCounty to John and Helen COON LONG. On May 11, 1920, in Kankakee, Ill., he married Zulah BARKMAN, who died March 31, 1963. He was an accountant for Schwartz Ford, Peru, until retiring in 1968. He was a member of the Peru First Baptist Church and the Peru-Miami F&AM Lodge 67.

Surviving are a daughter, Elizabeth CAVANAUGH, Peru, two nephews and a niece. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Shirley [LONG], and three brothers.

Private graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery with Rev. Donald L. KERR officiating. There is no visitation. The Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, Peru, is in charge of the arrangements.

Lena Arnold

Former Rochester resident, Lena ARNOLD, 83, Dallas, Texas, died Friday at her son’s home, where she resided.

She was born in Athens to Charles and Ida ZELLERS SAYGER. She was a member of the Rochester VFW Auxiliary.

Surviving are a son, Fred ARNOLD, Dallas, Texas; daughter, Barbara TITTEL, Chapman, Kan.; sister, Mary SULLIVAN, Rochester; two brothers, Bill SAYGER, Rochester, and Bob SAYGER, Texas; and several grandchildren.

Cremation has taken place.

Ruth Malvestuto

Ruth MALVESTUTO, 78, 13179 Lakeshore Blvd., Hudson, Fla., died Monday at the Windsor Wood Convalescent Center, Hudson, Fla.

No local services are planned. Burial will be at the Palestine Cemetery, east of Mentone.

The King Memorial Home, Mentone, is in charge of the arrangements.

Walter Jordan

Walter JORDAN, 81, Rochester Health Care Center, died at 8:19 p.m. Monday at Woodlawn Hospital.

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

Cheryl Towner

Cheryl TOWNER, 39, Rt. 2, Macy, died at Woodlawn Hospital shortly after arrival Monday.

Arrangements are pending at the Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Wednesday, November 2, 1994

Richard E. Syferd

Aug. 20, 1937 - Nov. 2, 1994

Richard E. SYFERD, 57, Rt. 3, Peru, died at 6 a.m. today at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru.

He was born in Leesburg, Ohio, to Russell E. and Geneva HYER SYFERD. On Oct. 14, 1962, in Clarksville, he married Mary Belle ROOP, who survives. He was a manager of Vigoro Indusries of Fullton. He was an Army veteran and a member of the First Baptist Church of Peru.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Deorah Ann DYSON, Huntington, and Melissa Marie RAVESLOOT, Peru; a son, Jeffery Allen SYFERD; and a brother, John A. SYFERD. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Lawrence Lee SYFERD and Willard SYFERD.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at he McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with Rev. Ron KERR officiating. Burial will be at the Ever-Rest Memorial Park, Logansport. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Bethel Olinger

Jan. 27, 1928 - Nov . 1, 1994

Police were called to 4440 South 125 East at 7:51 p.m. Tuesday to investigate a farm accident which resulted in the asphyxiation death of Bethel OLINGER.

Olinger was working with a back hoe in a field. He was seen at about noon when he came home for lunch. When he didn’t return for supper people began to look for him. He was found buried in a trench which had apparently cavedf in. Olinger was pronouned dead at 9:09 p.m. at Woodlawn Hospital.

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Bethel Roy OLINGER, 66, Rt. 1, 5457 South 125 East, Rochester, died at 9:09 p.m. Tuesday at Woodlawn Hospital as the result of a farm accident.

He was born in Fulton County to Andrew Jackson and Bessie COOK OLINGER. On Dec. 17, 1950, in Rochester, he married Donna Jean MORRIS, who survives. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a farmer.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. John (Debra Jean) CARITHERS and Diane Kay KINZER, both of Logansport; a son, Thomas A. OLINGER, Rochester; seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Vivian ENYART, and two brothers, Merle OLINGER ad Virgil Dale OLINGER.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochestr, with Rev. Junior BOSE officiating. Burial will be at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday and for one hour prior to the service Friday at the funeral home.

Thursday, November 3, 1994

Cheryl A. Towner

Aug. 10, 1955 - Oct. 31, 1994

Cheryl A. TOWNER, 39, Rt. 2, Macy, died Monday, shortly after arrival at Woodlawn Hospital.

She was born in Hillsdale, Mich., to Nicholas and Helen LAWSON DeFRANCO. She was office manager at Almega Truflex, Rochester. She was previously office manager at Wen Products, Akron. She was involved in antiques and collectables.

Surviving are her mother, Helen DeFRANCO, Akron; a son, Adam TOWNER, Macy; a daughter, Cara SWALLOW, Melbourne, Fla.; a grandson, Dennis SWALLOW, Melbourne, Fla.; a sister, Cathy DeFRANCO, Columbia, Mo.; two brothers, Tony DeFRANCO and Ralph DeFRANCO, both of San Francisco, Calif.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with Rev. Lowell BURRUS officiating. Burial will be at the Gilead Cemetery, Gilead. Friends may call from 1-2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Friday, November 4, 1994

Arne Johnson

Arne JOHNSON, 79, formerly of Argos, died at 9:40 p.m. Thursday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth.

Arrangements are pending at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Jacob Aaron Sousa

July 26, 1994 - Nov . 2, 1994

Three-month-old infant, Jacob Aaron SOUSA, died Wednesday at the Waterbury Hospital in Waterbury, Conn.

Surviving are his parents, Eric P. and Donna BEATTIE SOUSA, Naugatuck, Conn.; brother, Shaune SOUSA, at home; paternal gradmother, Geraldine SOUSA, Port Orange, Fla.; maternal grandparents, Jeff and Julie BEATTIE, Rochester; and paternal great-gradmother, Abigail HAHN, Winsted, Conn.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Sarturday at the Naugatuck Congregational Church. Burial will be at the St. James Cemetery, Naugatuck, Conn. There is no visitation. Memorial conributions may be made to the SIDS Center, P.O. Box 270688, West Hartford CT 06133-2706. The Buckmiller Brothers Funeral Home, 82 Fairview Ave., Naugatuck, Conn., is in charge of the arrangements.

Saturday, November 5, 1994

Arne J. Johnson

Dec. 24, 1914 - Nov. 3, 1994

Private family services are being arranged at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, for Arne J. JOHNSON, 79, Millers Merry Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth.

There will be no visitation or viewing.

Mr. Johnson, formerly of Argos, died at 9:40 p.m. Thursday at Miller Merry Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth, following an illness. He was born in Cloquet, Minn. to Erick and Aino JOHNSON. On June 20, 1936 in Duluth, Minn., he married Erma KOLMAN, who died April 17, 1990. He owned and operated a jewelry store in Argos for many years.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Dick (Arlyne) ELEY, Plymouth; two granddaughters, Mrs. Scott (Valerie) HARLEY, Argos, and Mrs. John (Kathy) NICKLAS, LaPorte; one brother, Alan JOHNSON, Duluth, Minn.; two half-sisters, Mrs. Frank (Lorraine) SZUMLAS, Chicago, and Mrs. Don (Marian) SEABURY, Cloquet, Minn. and four great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were two brothers.

Richard H. Lowe

June 18, 1938 - Nov. 4, 1994

Richard H. LOWE, 56, of 6514 East Fort Wayne Road, died at 9:55 a.m. Friday at Woodlawn Hospital. He had been ill for two and a half years.

He was born in Noblesville to Floyd H. and B. Kathryn MOSER [LOWE]. On July 8, 1962 in Inwood, he married Rosalie S. [GREER], who survives. He was the Regional Field assistant for Indiana Farm Bureau, Inc. where he had worked for over 30 years. He was also a farmer. He attended the Akron Church of God and was a birthrite Quaker. He had been in the Air Force Reserves and traveled to Venezuela as a student with the International Farm Youth Exchange.

Surviving with his wife are one daughter, Julie A. LOWE; one son, Gregory A. and Rosemary LOWE and one granddaughter, Rebekah Jean LOWE, all of Rochester.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Akron Church of God with Pastor James MALBONE officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. Sunday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Rochester.

Walter A. Jordan

Dec. 16, 1912 - Oct. 31, 1994

Walter A. JORDAN, 82, Rochester Health Care Center, died at 9:18 a.m. Monday at Woodlaw Hospital, following an illness.

He was born in South Bend to August H. and Rose KURTZ JORDAN. He lived most of his life in the Talma community, northeast of Rochester. In 1940, he married Ethel ROHWEDDER, who survives. They divorced in 1970. He was a bricklayer and worked in masonry construction. He was a member of Union Local #6, Hobart and Lake Station. He attended St. Johns Lutheran Church, Rochester.

Surviving are two sons Robert L. JORDAN, Hobart and Donald E. JORDAN, Olathe, Kan.; one sister, Elenore SLATES, Pewaukee, Wisc.; and four grandchildren.

There will be no visitation or viewing. Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of the arrangements.

Monday, November 7, 1994

Leroy Norris

Jan. 15, 1912 - Nov. 5, 1994

Leroy NORRIS, 82, Grace Village Apartments, Wooster Road, Winona Lake, died at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

He was born in Fulton County to John Riley and Samantha Jane HORN NORRIS. On April 27, 1935, in Mentone, he married Mabel Eileen SARBER, who survives. He was a farmer who raised purebred Hampshire hogs. He was a retired Army Colonel, having served in the 8th Army headquarters during World War II. He was a 1934 graduate of Purdue University. He was named to the Indiana Livestock Breeders Hall of Fame in 1982. He served four years as superintendent of the Indiana State Fair draft horse barn. He served on the Kosciusko County Extension Committee, was past president of the Indiana State Pork Producers Association, past presidet of the board of the Indiana Regular Baptist Children’s Home, past president of the Regular Baptist Camps and a member of the First Baptist Church of Mentone, where he served as deacon and church moderator. He had been the scheduled speaker at this week’s Veteran’s Day commemoration at the Christian Academy.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Elener R. GROSSMAN, Jonesborough; a son, David Leroy NORRIS, Colonial Heights, Va.; a granddaughter, Amy NORRIS, Petersburg, Va.; two grandsons, Scott Riley NORRIS, Charlottesville, Va., ad Capt. Luke G. GROSSMAN, USAF Pilot, Kunson, Korea.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday with Rev. Mark PENFOLD officiating. Burial will be at the Mentone Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. today at the King Memorial Home, Mentone.

David M. Zehner

Oct. 9, 1959 - Nov. 6, 1994

David M. ZEHNER, 35, 930 Franklin St., died at 3 a.m. Sunday at home following an illness.

He was born in Plymouth to Oscar and Phyllis NEWCOMB ZEHNER. On April 7, 1978, in Rochester, he married Annette L. RHODES, who survives. He was a 1978 graduate of Rochester High School and served in the Army from 1984-1988. He worked for Fulton Industries, Inc. of Rocheser for 17 years.

Surviving with his wife are two sons, Joshua and Matthew ZEHNER, both at home; parents, Oscar and Phyllis ZEHNER, Port St. Lucie, Fla.; five sisters, Mrs. Terry (Carol) SEESE, Madison, Wisc.; Mrs. Dan (Mary) STOCKEMER, Windsor, Calif.; Mrs. Paula WEINTRAUT and Mrs. Kellem (Bonnie) MINNIE, both of Port St. Lucie, fla.; and Mrs. Steve (Ruth) MULHOLLAND, Rochester; and a brother, Vance ZEHNER, Deforest, Wisc.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. James BRETINZER officiating. Burial will be at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and for one hour prior to the service Wednesday at the funeral home.

Dee D. Nellans

Sept. 3, 1916 - Nov. 6, 1994

Dee D. NELLANS, 78, 1230 A Park Road, died at 6:45 p.m. Sunday at Life Care Center of Rochester.

He was born in Fulton County to Dean and Fern ROOSE NELLANS. On June 12, 1936, in Rochester, he married Mildred CORN, who died March 4, 1983. On Dec. 17, 1983, in Rochester, he married Dorothy HOUTZEL MEADOWS, who survives. He was retired from farming. He drove school bus for Rochester Community Schools for 35 years and was an agent for Dekalb Seed Corn. He was a member of the Rochester First Church of God and a 50-year member of the Richland Center I.O.O.F. Lodge.

Surviving with his wife are a son, Gary D. NELLANS, Winamac; two gradsons, Mark NELLANS, Winamac, and Steve NELLANS, Syracuse; two step-daughters, Jeanie MAY, Bradenton, Fla., and Susan ZARTMAN, Rochester; a sister, Mrs. Clinton (Eva) BENEDICT, Argos; a sister-in-law, Margaret NELLANS, Rochester; three step-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Mary Lou and a brother, Robert J. NELLANS.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Rochester First Church of God with Rev. Sam BENNETT and Rev. C.J. MOWRER officiting. Burial will be at the Richland Center I.O.O.F. Cemetery, seven miles northwest of Rochester. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home and at the church one hour prior to the service Wednesday.

Jennie Brockey

Jennie BROCKEY, 92, Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw, formerly of Mentone, died at 7:29 p.m Sunday at the Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

She was married to Erim McGOWEN ad Loren BROCKEY, both deceased.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the King Memorial Home, Mentone. Burial will be at he Palestine Cemetery. Friends may call from 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Carl D. Shafer

April 2, 1914 - Nov. 5, 1994

Carl Dean SHAFER, 80, Wheat Ridge, Colo., died Saturday at the Senior Resource Center, Wheat Ridge, Colo.

He was born in Cass County to Lee E. and Mary Susan JONES SHAFER. In 1939 he married Jeannetta DAY, who survives. He graduated from Grass Creek High School in 1928. He received a degree in agriculture from Purdue University in 1937 and began teaching at Twelve Mile School. He worked for the Soil Conservation Service until retiring in 1978. He raised Angus cattle and hogs and later raised Christmas trees. He was a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge, having attained the 32nd Degree and was a Worthy Nobel of the Fort Wayne Mizpah Temple and a member of the South Bend Scottish Rite.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, LeAnn ELIASON, Mesa, Ariz.; two sons, Steven SHAFER, and James SHAFER, both of Wheat Ridge, Colo.; a sister, Mary Lee LOVELAND, Media, Pa.; four grandchildre and one great-granddaughter.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Zion Church in Lucerne, west of the intersection of Indiana 16 and 17. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester. There will be a Masonic memorial service at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. The family requests no flowers, but encourages donations in Mr. Shafer’s name to the Society for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Rt. 1, Box 45, Bradshaw, NE 68319.

Marion E. Reiter

Dec. 12, 1915 - Nov. 5, 1994

Marion E. REITER, 78, of South Bend, died at 3:44 p.m. Saturday at he St. Joseph Medical Center, South Bend.

He was born [to David L. and Nellie Mae WISER REITER] in Rochester. On Oct. 22, 1939, in Rochester, he married Jean DANIELS, who survives. He served in the Army during World War II. He retired from L.O. Gates Chevrolet, South Bend, in 1980. He was the grandson of Marion Chase REITER, a prominent Rochester resident for whom Reiter School was named.

Surviving with his wife are six sons, Stephen REITER, Bret REITER, and Tim REITER, all of South Bend, Clark REITER, Lapaz, Thomas REITER, Novi, Mich., and Kent REITER, Mishawaka; a brother-in-law, Garry DANIELS, Rocheser; eleven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Services were at 11 a.m. today at the Forest G. Hay Funeral Home, South Bend.

Tuesday, November 8, 1994

Tess M. Kilmer

Tess M. KILMER, 81, 1519 Madison St., died at 12 midnight Monday at the St. Joseph Medical Center, South Bend.

Arrangements are pending at the Hartzler Funeral Home, Rochester.

Lois O. Showley

Aug. 12, 1913 - Nov. 7, 1994

Lois O. SHOWLEY, 81, formerly of 1326 Washington St., died at 11:45 p.m. Monday at Life Care Center of Rochester.

She was born in Gilead to Francis and Nellie WARD ZEGAFUSE. On April 10, 1936, in South Bend, she married Harlin L. SHOWLEY, who died Oct. 8, 1993. She was a former Fulton County Recorder and a member of the Women of the Moose and the Reiter Community Club.

Surviving are three daughters, Jo Ann BOWMAN, Fort Wayne, Mrs. Richard (Carolyn) BARTS, Huntington, Mrs. Glen (Patricia L.) FAIRCLOTH, Goldsboro, N.C.; a son Jim and Judy SHOWLEY, Rochester; a brother, Donald ZEGAFUSE, Indianapolis; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Margaret ZEGAFUSE and Esther WHITTON.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. Sam OVERMYER officiating. Burial will be at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday and after 9 a.m. Friday at the funera home. Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Council on Aging.

Margaret L. Wernigk

April 7, 1917 - Nov. 7, 1994

Margaret Lucille WERNIGK, 77, 3518 S. Lafountain, Kokomo, formerly of Twelve Mile, died at 2:40 p.m. Monday at the America Nursing Home, Kokomo.

She was born in Armstrong, Ill., to Rhinehart and Eliza Mey MOFFET WERNIGK. She was a homemaker and a member of the Twelve Mile United Methodist Church.

Surviving are several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Milton WERNIGK, Charles WERNIGK, Edward WERNIGK and a sister, Irene LATIMER.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with Rev. Mark METZ officiating. Burial will be at the Mount Hope Cemetery, Logansport. Friends may call from 3-7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Walter R. Moore

Walter R. MOORE, of Pueblo, Colo., died Oct. 24.

He retired from the Ssanta Fe Railroad as an engine foreman in 1975. He was a sports fan and loved children.

Surviving are his wife, Catherine [MOORE]; two sons, Stephen L. and Deanne MOORE, Pueblo, Colo.; and Wally and Patricia MOORE, Ogden, Utah; four gradchildren, Daniel, Alyson, Erienne and Ryan MOORE; a brother Virgil E. and Dorothy MOORE, Boulder, Colo.; a sister, Thelma NEWMAN, Rochester; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by parents, Arthur and Minnie MOORE and brother, DeLois MOORE.

A cremation has taken place.

Leland P. Jackson

Oct. 7, 1918 - Nov. 3, 1994

Leland Patterson JACKSON, 76, 321 Barrett Road, Berea, Ohio, died Thursday in Ohio.

He was born in Apollo, Pa., to Herbert W. and Etha PATTERSON JACKSON. He was a former distribution route driver, owner of a resort motel, manager of a discount store and served in the Air Force during World War II.

Surviving are four daughters, Faith PETRI, Ohio, Mrs. Jeff (Jane) TYLER, Rochester, Mrs. Paul (Sue) GRADY, Downers Grove, Ill., and Lisa JACKSON, Cleveland, Ohio; a brother, Clair JACKSON, Vandergrift, Pa.; two sisters, Mary BEIGHLEY and Mrs. Paul (Martha) MOATS, Apollo, Pa.; three step-sons and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, including Mrs. James (Betsy) KUHN, Mrs. Mark (Kathy) CLARK, and John STOCKBERGER, all of Rochester, and Patte STOCKBERGER, Manchester College. He was preceded in death by a brother, Lauren [JACKSON], and a sister, Jean WALKER.

Memorial services were Friday in Berea, Ohio, and Saturday in Apollo, Pa. Burial was at the Riverview Cemetery, Apolo, Pa. Memorials may be made to the Holy Family Home, 6707 State Road, Parma, Ohio, 44134-4595.

Wednesday, November 9, 1994

Florence E. Jagger

Florence E. ZIGAS JAGGER, 78, of Indianapolis, died Tuesday.

She was an artist, designer, and art teacher. She was past presede of the Indiana Artist Club, former board member of the Indianapolis Art Center, Member and prize winner of Hoosier Salon, member of Indiana State Fair Prize Winners Club, and sweepstakes winner of the Professional Arts in 1979 at the Indiana State Fair with the painting “Hats Off.”

Surviving are her husband, [former Rochester resident] Kenneth R. JAGGER; son John JAGGER; daughter, Jacqueline ROBERTSON; and four grandchildren.

A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Indianapolis Art Center. There is no visitation. Memorials may be made to the Indianapolis Art Center. The Harry W. Moore Castleton Chapel, Indianapolis, is in charge of the arrangements.

Tess M. Kilmer

May 16, 1913 - Nov. 8, 1994

Services for Tess M. KILMER, 81, 1519 Madison St., Rochester, formerly of Mt. Zion, will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Hartzler Funeral Home, Rochester with Rev. Sue BURTON officiating.

Burial will be at the Mt. Zion Cemetery, south of Rochester. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Kilmer died at 12 a.m. Tuesday at the St. Joseph Medical Center, South Bend. She was born in Leiters Ford to Jesse and Elva WOOLPERT THOMPSON. On Aug 22, 1935, in Rochester, she married Donald D. KILMER, who died May 26, [1980]. She was a homemaker and member of the First Presbyterian Church of Rochester, the women’s association of the church, Fulton County Historical Society and a former volunteer at Woodlawn Hospital.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. David (Marcia) KRATHWOHL, South Bend; two grandsons, Matthew D. KRATHWOHL, CPA, and Dr. Mitchell D. KRATHWOHL, both of Indianapolis. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Jesse and Earl [THOMPSON] and two sisters, Bessie and Tural [THOMPSON].

Jennie Brockey

Jan. 25, 1902 - Nov. 6, 1994

Services for Jennie BROCKEY, 92, Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw, formerly of Mentone, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the King Memorial Home, Mentone, with Rev. Cathy JOHNS officiating.

Burial will be at the Palestine Cemetery. Friends may call from 6:30-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Mrs. Brockey died at 7:29 p.m. Sunday at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born in Marshall to David and Pauline A. KUHN HARRINGTON. She was married to Erman McGOWEN and Loren BROCKEY, both deceased. She was a homemaker and member of the Mentone United Methodist Church.

Surviving are two daughters, Wanda MARKEY, Denair, Calif, and Maxine FRY, Houston, Texas; five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister.

Wanda Mae Gundrum

Wanda Mae GUNDRUM, 62, 1240 W. Indiana 114, Rochester, died at 6:15 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital.

Arrangeents are pending at the McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport.

Antoinette Griffith

Antoinette “Toni” GRIFFITH, 81, 2848 South 650 West, Warsaw, Palestine area, died at 2:45 a.m. today at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

Arrangements are pending at the King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Thursday, November 10, 1994

Antoinette Griffith

Oct. 28, 1913 - Nov. 9, 1994

Services for Antoinette “Toni” GRIFFITH, 81, 2848 South 550 West, Warsaw, will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Sacred Heart Church, Warsaw, with Father Phil DEVOLTER officiating.

Burial will be at Pilgrim Rest in Huntington. Friends may call from 6:30-8 p.m. today and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Friday at the King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Mrs. Griffith died at 2:45 a.m. Wednesday at the Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born in Chicago to Frank and Mary GRAVINO BATTAGLINO. On Feb. 9, 1957, at Forest Park, Ill., she married Carl GRIFFITH Jr. who survives. She lived in this area for 13 years. She was a secretary before retiring and a member of the St. Francis Xavier Parish, Pierceton.

Surviving with her husband are three sisters, Grace BATTAGLINO and Elaine SHIELDS, both of Forest Park, Ill., ad Elizabeth GARDT, Kingsville, Texas; and a brother Edward BATTAGLINO, Flora, Ill.

Wanda M. Gundrum

Dec. 15, 1931 - Nov. 9, 1994

Services for Wanda Mae GUNDRUM, 62, 1240 W. Indiana 114, Rochester, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport, with Rev. David SOMMERS officiating.

Burial will be at the Fulton Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Fletcher’s Lake United Methodist Church.

Mrs. Gundrum died at 6:15 a.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn Hospital. She was born in Royal Center to Walter and Edith CALEY HOLCOMB. On Aug. 31, 1951, in Denver, she married Barnard W. GUNDRUM, who survives. She graduated from Deedsville High School in 1950. She was retired from T.M. Morris in Fulton. She attended the Fletcher’s Lake United Methodist Church and was a member of the Rochester American Legion Post 36 Ladies Auxiliary. She was a former board member of Woodlawn Hospital. She enjoyed sewing and gardening.

Surviving with her husband are two sons, Richard L. GUNDRUM, Logansport and Mark A. GUNDRUM, Fulton; a sister, Donnabelle SEE, Deedsville; a brother, Raymond R. HOLCOMB, Logansport; a granddaughter, a grandson, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter and sister.

Eva M. Clark

Feb. 11, 1901 - Nov. 9, 1994

Eva May CLARK, 93, 624 E. 13th St., Winamac, died at 6:23 p.m. Wednesday at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

She was born in Kentland to William and Katherine MARTIN COLLINS. On Feb. 17, 1918, in Kentland, she married Omar CLARK, who died May 28, 1988. She was a homemaker and member of the First Christian Church of Winamac.

Surviving are four daughters, Marjorie BRAUN, Winamac, Violetta DEEDS, Rochester, Wilma SWINDELL, Sparta, Tenn., and Jean FRAIN, Monticello; a son, Archie CLARK, Winamac; a sister, Verna JAMES, Morocco; fifteen grandchildren; thirty-nine great-grandchildren and twelve great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four grandchildren, a great-grandchild, a brother and two sisters.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Frain Mortuary, Winamac, with Rev. Edward CLARK officiating. Burial will be at the Pulaski Presbyterian Cemetery in Pulaski. Friends may call from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Saturday and after 8 a.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Friday, November 11, 1994

Joyce E. Warner

Joyce E. WARNER, 60, 223 W. William St., Argos, died at 7:10 p.m. Thursday at the St. Joseph Hospital of Marshall County, Plymouth.

Arrangements are pending at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Mabel B. Ibaugh

Former Rochester resident, Mabel B. IBAUGH, 90, died at 5:20 a.m. today at the Lutheran Home, Grand Rapids, Mich.

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

Donald E. Brunn

Nov. 4, 1931 - Nov. 10, 1994

Donald E. BRUNN, 63, 919 W. Eighth St., died at 5:25 p.m. Thursday at home.

He was born in Wabash to Glen and Lucille VICKREY BRUNN. On Jan. 1, 1953, in Wabash, he married Mary Esther KIEFABER, R.N., who survives. He graduated from Ball State in 1958 and received a master’s degree from Purdue University in 1965. He served in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict as a photo interpretation specialist. He was a graphic arts instructor at Rochester High School until retiring in 1992. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Rochester, Elks Lodge, Indiana State Teachers Association and Professional Photographers of America. He was an avid camper and traveler. He had been to Europe, Asia and South America.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mrs. Michael (Katherine) BARNETT, Rochester; two sons, Eric BRUNN, Columbus, and Mark BRUNN, Dayton, Ohio; five granddaughters, Joclyn and Madison BARNETT and Kristen, Megan and Lauren BRUNN; one grandson, Nicholas BRUNN, his mother, Lucille BRUNN, Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester; two brothers, Byron BRUNN, Laketon, and John BRUNN, Cape Coral, Fla.; two sistes, Glenda COX, Wabash, and Vicki WOODCOX, Reno, Nev. He was preceded in death by a sister, Carol [BRUNN].

Services will be at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the First Presbyterian Church of Rochester with Rev. Sue BURTON officiating. Burial will be at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Saturday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, and at the church one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be made to he First Presbyterian Church or the National Kidney Cancer Association.

David O. Waltz

May 23, 1938 - Nov. 9, 1994

Former Rochester resident, David Ort WALTZ, 56, Midwest City, Okla., died at 5 a.m. Wednesday at home. He was born in Nappanee to Merrill ad Bertha HOWER WALTZ. He served in the Marine Corps from 1956-1960. He worked for the Yellow Transit Lines. He was a member of the Teamsters Union.

Suriving are a daughter, Lucinda HENSEN, Miami, Okla; three sons, Kevin WALTZ, Jay WALTZ and Jeff WALTZ, all of Miami, Okla.; his mother, Bertha WALTZ, Fulton; a sister, Mrs. Dee (Susan) WILLIAMS, Rochester; two brothers, Jack WALTZ, Rochester, and Douglas WALTZ of Durham, N.C.; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Merrill WALTZ, Dec. 22, 1984.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Fulton Cemetery with Rev. George HAPNER officiating. There is no visitation. The Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Fulto, is in charge of the arrangements.

Saturday, November 12, 1994

Esther L. Hoyt

Esther Louise HOYT, 77, of Goshen, Conn., died Thursday at the Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington, Conn.

She was born in Great Barrington, Mass., to John Beebe and Sarah Louise MINOR POST. She was married to Frederick Robert HOYT, who survives. She was a member of the Church of Christ Congregatioal and the Lamson O’Donnell America Legio Post Ausiliary, both of Goshen, Conn., Greenwood Chapter of DAR, Winsted, Conn., Thomas Minor Society, AARP and the Sullivan Senior Center, Torringrton, Conn.

Surviving with her husband are four sons, Frederick Robert HOYT III, Birmingham, Ala., John Richard HOYT, Granby, Conn.; Steven Edward HOYT, Rochester, and James Carpenter HOYT, Dilard, Ore.; a daughter, Ruth Louise HAMILTON, Winsted, Conn.; two sisters, Virginia Minor MOORE, East Lee, Mass., and Martha Adeline LONDERGAN, Pittsfield, Conn.; thirteen grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Nutting-Rowe Funeral Home, 285 Migeon Ave., Torrington, Conn. Private burial will be at the East Street Cemetery, Goshen, Conn. Memorials may be made to the Church of Christ Congregational Book of Remembrance, Goshen, CT 06756, Visiting Nurse and Homecare Northwest, Inc., 4 Old Middle St., Goshen, CT 06756, or Goshen Hospice, Inc., P.O. Box 202, Goshen CT 06756.

Joyce E. Warner

Nov. 18, 1933 - Nov. 10, 1994

Services for Joyce E. WARNER, 60, 223 W. Williams St., Argos, will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Argos United Methodist Church with Rev. Robin SMITH and Rev. Richard LEWKE officiating.

Burial will be at the Argos Maple Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, and after 12 noon Sunday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Argos EMS.

Mrs. Warner died at 7:10 p.m. Thursday at the St. Joseph Hospital of Marshall County, Plymouth. She was born in Argos to Alfred and Dorothy LOWRY ELLIOTT. On May 28, 1954, in Argos, she married Wendell Jean WARNER, who died Feb. 28, 1993. She was retired from the Argos Postal Departmet and formerly worked at the Argos State Exchange Bank, now the Lake City Bank. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and the American Legion’s Ladies Auxiliary, both in Argos.

Surviving are three sons, Randy and Nancy WARNER, Hendersonville, N.C., Douglas and Pam WARNER, Shelbyville, and Dennis and Denise WARNER, Argos; eight grandchildren, Jasen and Michelle WARNER, Hendersonville, N.C., Becky, Hayley and Audrey WARNER, Shelbyville, Allison, Brandon and Brittany WARNER, Argos; and a brother, Buck ELLIOTT, Spartanburg, N.C. She was preceded in death by a brother, Able ELLIOTT.

Mabel B. Ibaugh

Nov. 7, 1903 - Nov. 11, 1994

Mrs. Mabel B. IBAUGH, 90, a former Rochester resident died at 5:20 a.m. Friday in Lutheran Home Nursing Home, Grand Rapids, Mich.

Born in Negaunee, Mich., to Alexander and Elizabeth COMPEAU BASHAW, she maried Robert G. IBAUGH in Logansport Dec. 15, 1951. He died in 1969.

She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Niles, Mich. and a former member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, and the American Association of Retired People in Rochester.

Survivors include a niece, Mrs. Willard Frances BEACH, Niles; two nephews, Raymond BEACH, Marietta, Ga., and Everett BASHAW, Grand Rapids; one great-niece, Alisha BASHAW, Grand Rapids; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Myrtle GHIAREL, Marquett, Mich. She was preceded in death by four sisters and five brothers.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rochester, with Rev. John ZAHN officiating. Friends may call at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, from 6-8 p.m. Sunday, where a vigil prayer service will begin at 8 p.m.

Monday, November 14, 1994

Louise Roth

Jan. 25, 1920 - Nov. 5, 1994

Louise LONG ROTH, 74, Grant’s Pass, Ore., died Saturday, Nov. 5, at home.

She was born in Rochester to Wilvin R and Arvada F. EMMONS LONG. On Feb. 14, 1944, she married Edwin ROTH, who survives. She graduated from Purdue University with a bachelor of science degree in home economics. She lived in Indiana until 1955.

Survivig with her husband are a daughter Margaret CARTER, Anaheim, Calif.; a son, Richard ROTH, Irvine, Calif.; a brother, Franklin LONG, Mentone; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Joan HOLT.

Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Sycamore Cemetery, Mentone, with Rev. Joe OLSEN officiting. There is no visitation. The King Memorial Home, Mentone, is in charge of the arrangements.

Tuesday, November 15, 1994

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Wednesday, November 16, 1994

James Ellison

James ELLISON, 81, 200 Noth, Rt. 2, Akron, died at 5 a.m. today at home.

Arrangements are pending at the Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Mildred L. Frettinger

Aug. 18, 1913 - Nov. 14, 1994

Mildred L. FRETTINGER, 81, Kewanna, formerly of Rt. 4, Rochester, died Monday in the emergency room of Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne, following a pedestrian accident.

She was born in Indianola, Ill., to John M. and Dela L. GOODWIN FRETTINGER. She was a homemaker and member of the Christian Pilgrim Church of Peru. She attended the Sharon Wesleya Church, Rochester.

Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Richard (Gladys) AMBROSE, Wheeling, Ill.; two brothers, Ralph FRETTINGER, Wanatah and David Paul FRETTINGER, Rochester. She was preceded in death by four tothers, William, Frank, Walter and Roy [FRETTINGER], and a sister, Hazel DARKWOOD.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Hartzler Funeral Home, Rochewter, with Rev. David WEBB officiating. Burial will be at the Kewanna I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Thursday, November 17, 1994

James J. Elllison

Jan. 9, 1921 - Nov. 16, 1994

Services for James J. ELLISON, 73, 8515 East 200 North, Akron, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Olive Bethel Church of God, north of Akron, with Rev. Lynne JESSUP officiating.

Burial will be at the Nichols Cemetery, north of Akron. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. Memorials may be made to the Hospice of Kosciusko County or the Olive Bethel Church of God, Akron.

Mr. Ellison died at 5 a.m. Wednesday at home. He was born in Anderson to Joseph F. and Edith M. NEALIS ELLISON. On Dec. 7, 1941 in Akron, he married Minnie WHITE, who survives. He served in the Army during World War II. He was a farmer and member of the Olive Bethel Church of God.

Surviving with his wife are a son, Charles F. ELLISON, Akron, and a sister, Betty STEPHENS, iddlevbuerg, Fla. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Cheryl [ELLISON], and two brothers.

Clarence E. Johnson

Nov. 15, 1919 - Nov. 17, 1994

Former Fulton resident, Clarence E. JOHNSON, 75, 500 S. Pearl St., Knox, died at 3 a.m. today at Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver. He was born in Beacon to Roy and Blanche PETER JOHNSON. He served in the Army during World War II. He was retired from Kain’s Motors in 1960 after 20 years. He was a member of the Rockfield Christian Church, Eagles Lodge 323, Moose Lodge 232 and VFW Post 3790, all of Logansport.

Surviving are two daughters, Mariam JOHNSON, Hamlet, and Clarice Jane HALL, Fulton; a son, Roy JOHNSON, Fulton; a sister, Mary HURD, Logansport; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister and two brothers.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport, with Rev. Kenneth WHITLES officiating. Burial will be at the Center EUB Cemetery, Young America. Military rites will be conducted. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday at the Funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Cass County Heart Fund.

Kerry W. Helt

June 4, 1957 - Nov. 7, 1994

Kerry Wayne HELT, 37, 1740 Old Four Forty, Killee, Texas, formerly of Rochester, died at 11:55 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7, at home.

He was born in Rochester to John and Margaret ZUMBAUGH HELT. He attended Rochester Community Schools and lived in Rochester 23 years before moving to Texas in 1980. In Killeen, Texas, he married Donna WILLIAMSON, who survives. He worked in industrial construction.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Crystal HELT; two sons, Wayne A. HELT and John A. HELT, all at home; mother, Margaret HELT, Rochester; two sisters, Jean E. HELT, Rochester, and Mrs. John (Christina) AMBURGY, Leesburg; five btothers, Dan HELT, David HELT, Robert HELT and Larry HELT, all of Rochester, and Kevin HELT, Seymour, Wisc.; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, John HELT, 1994.

Services were at the Harper-Talasek Funeral Home, Killeen, Texas, with Father Walter MATUS officiating. Entombment was at Killeen Memorial Park, Killeen, Texas. Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, was in charge of local arrangements.

Friday, November 18, 1994

Marion C. Carter

Jan. 6, 1928 - Nov. 17, 1994

Marion Clark CARTER, 66, 705 E. Fourth St., Lot 83, died at 4 a.m. Thursday at home.

He was born in Kankakee, Ill., to Ernest and Goldie GOOD CARTER. On April 17, 1971, in Rochester, he married Sharon Kay LOUTHIAN, who survives. He served in the [Air Force] during World War II with the atomic energy testing unit on Marshall Island. He was retired from Burton Mechanical Contractors of Rochester.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Patricia HIMES, South Bend, and Teresa MATTKE, Plymouth; four sons, Timothy CARTER, Lynchburg, Va., Steven CARTER, Plymouth, Douglas CARTER and Edward CARTER, both of St. Petersburg, Fla.; four step-daughters, Teresa McCORMICK, Orem, Utah, Pamela PRATHAFTAKIS, Rochester, Patti ZRUBEK, Clyde, Kan., and Tina DUNCAN, Concordia, Kan.; three brothers, Shirley CARTER, Goshen, Ernest “Bus” CARTER, Culver, and Donald CARTER, Pensacola, Fla.; a sister, Phyllis ADAMS, Argos; twenty-five greandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest CARTER, step-father, Henry HINKLE, and mother, Goldie HINKLE.

Military graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Corinth Cemetery, Twelve Mile, with Rev. Rod SCHULER officiatig. There is no viewing. McClain Funeral Home, Denver, is in charge of the arrangements.

Saturday, November 19, 1994

Alice L. Bodkin

Alice Lavon BODKIN, 92, North Manchester, formerly of Roann and Gilead, died at 4:30 p.m. Friday at Wabash County Hospital.

Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Avis Grigsby

May 22, 1913 - Nov. 18, 1994

Avis “Marie” GRIGSBY, 81, Alexandria, formerly of Peru, died at 6:37 a.m. Friday at the Community Hospital, Anderson.

She was born in West Baden to Joseph and Laura (ALLEN) MOFFATT. On Aug. 8, 1934, she married Hugh P. GRIGSBY, who died May 21, 1985. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Alexandria.

Surviving are one son, Robert “Lee” GRIGSBY, Warsaw; one daughter, Nancy WALLS, Alexandria; two brothers, Raymond MOFFATT, Peru and Charles MOFFATT, Kokomo; five sisters, Geneva NELSON, Hoopston, Ill.; Mary ABEL, Rio Linda, Cal.; Maxine CHUMBLEY, Elwood; Josephine HELMS, Kokomo and Norma BELL, Peru; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, Peru, with the Rev. Cliff RICHARDSON officiating. Burial will be at the Ever-Rest Memorial Park in Cass County. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, Peru.

Monday, November 21, 1994

Alice L. Bodkin

Aug. 30, 1902 - Nov. 18, 1994

Services for Alice Lavon BODKIN, 92, 801 Highway 13 N., North Manchester, formerly of Roann and Gilead, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Olive Branch Church of God, Roann, with Rev. Lowell BURRUS and Pastor James MALBONE officiating.

Burial will be at the Enterprise [Tombaugh] Cemetery, Roann. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today at the Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, and at the church one hour prior to the service.

Mrs. Bodkin died at 4:30 p.m. Friday at the Wabash County Hospital in Wabash. She was born in Wabash County to Frank and Alsadie RAGER SANDERSON. On Aug. 21, 1918, at Gilead, she married Ernest H. BODKIN, who died July 4, 1970. She was a homemaker and member of the Olive Branch Church of God, Roann, and WCTU.

Surviving are two daughters, Helen KISSINGER, North Manchester, and Mrs. Raymond (Lucile) DOERING, Akron; nine grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren and ten great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Lillian KAMP; two sisters, Trula MOYER and Ora IRVINE; and two brothers, Ralph and John SANDERSON.

Clara B. Stayton

Clara B. STAYTON, 76, formerly of Rt. 3, Rochester, died at 6 a.m. today at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth.

Arrangements are pending at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Oliver C. Haring

April 19, 1914 - Nov. 20, 1994

Oliver C. “Dick” HARING, 80, 1146 South St., Culver, died at 1:15 a.m. Sunday at the St. Joseph Hospital of Marshall County, Plymouth.

He was born in Kewport, Ky., to Claude and Luella CHAMBRLAIN HARING. On Nov. 20, 1938, in Argos, he married Mildred MARTIN, who survives. He lived in Gary and Portage prior to moving to Culver. He was a 1932 graduate of Argos High School. He also graduated from the South Bend Business College. He was an industrial engineer for U.S. Steel Gary Works before retiring in 1972.

Surviving with his wife are a brother, Carl HARING, Lexington, Ky.; a niece, Arlene SAMUELSON, Lebanon; and two great-nephews, Jay B. SAMUELSON, Auburn, and Chris A. SAMUELSON, Evansville.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with Rev. Earl LIGHTFOOT officiating. Burial will be at the New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. and after 12 noon Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation.

Paulene Swick

June 17, 1911 - Nov. 18, 1994

Paulene SWICK, 83, 577 S. Indiana 19, Akron, died at 9:55 p.m. Friday at home.

She was born in Fulton County to John and Carrie UTTER KINDIG. On Feb. 27, 1931, in Elkhart County, she married Charles E. SWICK, who survives. She was a homemaker and member of the Akron Church of God. She was active with the youth, visitation and the missionary society. She was a former member of the Akron Mothers Club.

Surviving with her husband are a daughter, Mrs. William (Bonita) COUSE, Shelbyville; two sons, Kenneth E. SWICK, Huntington, Long Island, and Roger T. SWICK, Shipshewanna; two sisters, Nellie BENNITT, Walkerton, and Dorothy PATTEE, Lake Placid, Fla.; a brother, Byron KINDIG, Akron; seven grandchildren and several great-great-grandchidren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Herman and Gerald KINDIG.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Akron Church of God, with Rev. James MALBONE officiating. Burial will be at the Athens Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. Memorials may be made to the Akron church of God, Building Fund.

Devon L. Brubaker

Aug. 11, 1925 - Nov. 20, 1994

Devon Lamar BRUBAKER, 69, 1074 S. Hawthorne Lane, died at 2 p.m. Sunday in the emergency room of Woodlawn Hospital.

He was born in Elkhart County to Relph and Agnes HARTER BRUBAKER. On June 11, 1948, in New Paris, he married Carolyn NAYLOR, who survives. He was former owner and manager of the Miami County Lumber Company. He was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, the church’s mens group, United Ministries and Lions Club, all of Rochester.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mrs. Doug (Janet) HOLCOMB, Rochester; two sons, Dr. Michael BRUBAKER and Mark BRUBAKER, both of Rochester; four sisters, Eleanor EATON, Lafayette, Phyllis RITENOUR, North Manchester, Norma RITENOUR, Roanoke, and Helen BROYLES, Elgin, Ill.; a brother, DeWayne BRUBAKER, North Manchester; a sister-in-law, Jane WINEBRENNER, North Manchester; seven grandchildren and a great-grandson. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ralph and Dale BRUBAKER.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Hartzler Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. Carl RICKS officiating. Burial will be at the Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. There will be a Rochester Lions Club memorial service at 5:45 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church of Rochester.

Donald E. Herendeen, M.D.

March 9, 1934 - Nov. 19, 1994

Donald E. HERENDEEN, M.D., 60, Cedar Lake, Mich., died Saturday at the Lake View Hospital, Paw Paw, Mich.

He was born in Indianapolis to Dr. Elbie and Orpha METZGER HERENDEEN. On Dec. 15, 1954, he married Ruth ROSS, who survives. He was a graduate of Rochester High School. After serving in the Army, he graduated from the Indiana University Medical School. He practiced orthopedic surgery in Kalamazoo, Mich. He was a member of the American Medical Association, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, American College of Surgeons, Mid-America Orthopedic Association, Michigan State Medical Society and the Kalamazoo Academy of Medicine.

Surviving with his wife are two sons, Eric and Damita HERENDEEN, Rochester, Minn., and Daniel and Anne HERENDEEN, Baltimore, Md.; two daughters, Julia and Mark SCHULTZ, St. Louis, Ma., and Patricia ad Robert NAYLOR, Chapel Hill, N.C.; grandchildren, Sarah and Erik SCHULTZ, Rachel NAYLOR and Alison HERENDEEN; his mother, Mrs. E.V. HERENDEEN, Rochester; a brother, Thomas HERENDEEN, M.D., Fort Wayne; and a sister, Lois FILA, Indianapolis.

A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Thompson and Hawley Funeral Home, Paw Paw, Mich., with Rev. Louis W. GROTHER officiating.

Katherine Overlander

July 12, 1905 - Nov. 19, 1994

Katherine OVERLANDER, 89, formerly of the Akron area, died at 12:15 a.m. Saturday at Life Care Center of Rochester.

She was born in Akron to Rube and Alfretta MOORE KAMP. On Jan. 10, 1933, she married Edward OVERLANDER, who died Sept. 1, 1982. She was a homamaker.

Surviving are two daughters, Carolyn, MURPHY, Rochester, and Mrs. Robert (Marilyn) CLEVELAND, Peru; four sons, Bob KAMP, North Manchester, Lawrence OVERLANDER, Akron, Raymond OVERLANDER, Roanoke,and Lewie OVERLANDER, Akron; a sister, Mabel SMITH, Bremen; two brothers, Harvey KAMP, Fort Wayne, and Forrest KAMP, Akron; thirteen grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, a grandchild, four sisters and five brothers.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with Rev. C.J. MOWRER officiating. Burial will be at the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Tuesday, November 22, 1994

Rosella F. Doran Perkins

April 27, 1914 - Nov. 21, 1994

Rosella F. PERKINS, 80, 2519 Countryside Dr., Lebanon, died at 8 a.m. Monday at home.

She was born in Fulton County to Fred Louis and Marie SEVERNS BUSENBURG. On Aug. 9, 1934, in Fulton County, she married Adrian L. “Al” DORAN, who died July 6, 1992. On Oct. 23, 1993, in Lebanon, she married Clyde P. PERKINS, who survives. She lived in Fulton County and Plymouth until moving to Lebanon in 1945. She graduatd from Talma High School in 1931 and studied business at the South Bend College of Commerce. She worked as a deputy for the Boone County treasurer, also for the Departmet of Public Welfare and in the Boone County License Branch as a clerk until retiring in 1975. She was a devoted wife, homemaker, mother and grandmother. She was a member of the Centenary United Methodist Church and the Martha Circle of the church, Lebanon Order of Eastern Star, Home Boosters Home Economics Club, Research Club of Lebanon, and the William Memorial Hospital Volunteers.

Surviving with her husband are a daughter, Mary Anne McINTYRE, Lebanon; mother, Marie BARKMAN, Lebanon; step-daughter, Mrs. Charles (Susan) WHITTEMORE, Lafayette; step-son, William G. PERKINS, Bloomington; two sisters, Beulah LaCROSSE, South Bend, and Mrs. Lynn (Judy) RODENBARGER, Frankfort; two grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, two step-great-grandchildren; and an exchange student who resided in the Doran home, Mrs. Bill (Elly) BERRY, Memphis, Tenn. She was preceded in death by a step-daughter, Ruth Ann PERKINS.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Myers Chapel of Memories, Lebanon, with Rev. C Archibald HAWKINS and Rev. Kevin STILES officiating. Burial will be at the Oak Hill Cemetery, Lebanon. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at the mortuary. There will be no visitation on Thanksgiving Day.

Clara B. Stayton

Feb. 17, 1918 - Nov. 21, 1994

Services for Clara B. STAYTON, 76, 2633 W. Indiana 110, Rochester, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with Rev. Roy FISHBURN officiating.

Burial will be at the Jordan Cemetery, southwest of Argos. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and after 9 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Stayton died at 6 a.m. Monday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. She was born to Sherman and Evalena HIGHTSHOW MYERS. On May 25, 1952, in LaPorte, she married Vernon E. STAYTON, who survives. She was a homemaker.

Surviving with her husband are three sisters, Maxine MYERS, Robinson, Ill., Mrs. Arden (Edith) CREED, LaPorte, and Mrs. Roy (Lucille) SKEETER, Terre Haute; two brothers, Harold MYERS, Danville, Ill., and Jerry MYERS, Robinson, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and Ralph MYERS.

Willard D. Truex

Sept. 24, 1913 - Nov. 21, 1994

Willard D. “Bill” TRUEX, 81, of Denver, died at 8:36 p.m. Monday at the Veterans Administration Hospital, Indianapolis.

He was born in Nappanee to Noble Ernest and Mable ECKER TRUEX. On Dec. 7, 1942, near Chili, he married Dorothy A. HUDSON, who survives. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He was the owner-operator of Chili Grain and Supply.

Surviving with his wife are two sons, Terry TRUEX, Peru, and Noble TRUEX, Denver; seven grandchildren and eight great-gradchidlren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Evelyn Ecker VINING.

Private graveside services will be at the Chili Cemetery with Rev. Lowell BURRUS officiating. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the McClain Funeral Home, Denver. Memorials may be made to the Miami County Cancer Society.

Wednesday, November 23, 1994

William Shaw

Nov. 22, 1937 - Nov. 22, 1994

William H. SHAW, 57, 1000 Pontiac St., Rochester, died at 9:41 p.m. Tuesday at home.

He was born in Detroit, Mich., to Howard Johnson and Jane KEATING SHAW. On Dec. 14, 1963, he married Kathrine KRIELKAMP, who survives. He was a graduate of Hoosick School, Hoosick Falls, N.Y., and received a MSW degree from the University of Wisconsin. He attended the St. Thomas Episcopal Church of Plymouth.

Surviving with his wife are a son, Howard SHAW, Bloomington; two daughters, Anne ROSE, Shelby, N.C., and Mary Hamilton SHAW, Indianapolis; two granddaughters and a grandson.

A private Requiem Mass will be said at the St. Thomas Episcopal Church of Plymouth with Father John SCHRAM officiating. Burial will be at Hoosick Falls, N.Y. There is no visitation. Memorials may be made to charity of one’s choice. The Kroeger Funeral Home, Logansport, is in charge of the arrangements.

Thursday, November 24, 1994

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Friday, November 25, 1994

Percy St. Clair

May 6, 1918 - Nov. 24, 1994

Percy B. “Bud” St. CLAIR, 76, 8932 North 1050 East, Walkerton, near Koontz Lake, died at 8:10 a.m. Thursday at the St. Joseph Hospital of Marshall County, Plymouth

He was born in Chicago, Ill., to Leo L. and Margeret D. SCHWARTZ St. CLAIR. On April 23, 1949, in Chicago, he married Genevieve R. WHEATLEY, who survives. He was an area supervisor in Chicago for the Illinois Department of Unemployment for 35 years before retiring in 1978. He served in the Army during World War II in the Pacific Theater and received a purple heart. He was a member of the St. Francis Catholic Church, American Legion, VFW, and Fraternal Order of Police, all of Chicago, and the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge, Plymouth.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mrs. Wally (Ann) GORSKI, Plymouth; three grandchildren, Sandi RACZKOWSKI, Grovertown, Robert GORSKI, Chehalis, Wash., and Steven GORSKI, Plymouth; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters and a brother.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Father John ZAHN officiating. Burial will be at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. today and for one hour prior to the service Saturday at the funeral home.

Oscar L. Young

Aug. 17, 1913 - Nov. 24, 1994

Oscar L. YOUNG, 81, of Mattoon, Ill., died at 6:25 p.m. Thursday at the Mattoon Health Care Center.

He was born in Shelby County, Ill., to Samuel E. and Penelope A. FERGUSON YOUNG. On July 26, 1931, in Terre Haute, he married Eula M. CAMERON, who survives. He served in the military during World War II. He was retired from the livestock business. He was a member of the Votaw-Swank American Legion Post 458 and the First Christian Church, both of Neoga, Ill.

Surviving with his wife are a son, Robert L. YOUNG, Mattoon, Ill.; three daughters, Betty A HEPNER, Sherman, Texas, Mrs. Troy (Patricia M.) JAYROE Jr., Sarver, Pa., and Mrs. Marvin (Barbara L.) TRYON, Rochester; a brother, Dale YOUNG, Anna, Ill.; two sisters, Edna BURTON, Toledo, Ill., and Mabel WOLF, Chicago, Ill.; eleven grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildre. He was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Swengel-O’Dell Funeral Home, Neoga, Ill., with Rev. Ron LAKE and Rev. Jim DONA officiating. Burial will be at the Neoga Memorial Cemetery with graveside military rites. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church, Neoga, Ill.

Monday, November 28, 1994

Carrol D. Bammerlin

Jan. 28, 1931 - Nov. 27, 1994

Carrol Dale BAMMERLIN, 63, Rt. 3, Peru, died at 12:09 p.m. Sunday at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru.

He was born in Fulton County to Robert and Verna SHROUT BAMMERLIN. On Dec. 22, 1957, in Gilead, he married Lois Elaine READ, who survives. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked at Olin Corporation and the Maintenance Department of Miller’s Merry Manor, both of Peru. He was a member of the Olive Branch Church of God near Gilead.

Surviving with his wife are children, Stanley L. BAMMERLIN, Mexico; Carol S. MOORE, Gilead, Diane K. LARSON, Indianapolis and Neil D. BAMMERLIN, Silver Lake; a brother, Dean BAMMERLIN, Roann; and ten grandchildren.

Services will be at 10 a.m Wednesday at the Olive Branch Church of God, Gilead, with Rev. Lowell BURRUS and Rev. Lawrence SEE officiating. Burial will be at the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at the McClain Funeral Home, Denver, and at the church one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the Olive Branch Church of God building fund.

John W. Urbin

Feb. 12, 1919 - Nov. 26, 1994

John W. URBIN, 75, 303 W. Main St., Kewanna, died at 10:54 a.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Hospital.

He was born in Kewanna to Guy and Jessie LISEY URBIN. On Jan. 4, 1938, in Syracuse, he married Ruth NELLANS, who survives. He graduated from Union Township High School in 1937. He worked for the Guy Urbin Chevrolet Dealership for 37 years. He was a member of the Indiana and National Automobile Dealers Associations, the United Methodist Church of Kewanna, a 50-year member of the Masons, past master of the Kewanna Masonic Lodge 546, which combined with the Rochester Lodge 79, past worthy patron of Kewanna O.E.S., former president and 12-year member of the Kewana Town Council. He was an avid golfer.

Surviving with his wife are a son, Jack and Jean URBIN, Kewanna; four daughters, Janet and Jerry BURKETT, Rochester, Jeanne and Brian MARKLE, Frankfort, Jill and Bud LEAZENBY, Westfield, and Joy and Tom TROUTMAN, Rochester; thirteen grandchildren, Jeralyn FENSTERMAKER, Rochester, Jay BURKETT, Indianapolis, Paige MARKLE Marco Island, Fla., Patrick MARKLE, Raleigh, N.C., Jeremy MARKLE, Frankfort, David, Amanda and Damon LEAZENBY, Westfield, Jessica URBIN, Kewana, April, Adam, Alissa and Abigail TROUTMAN, Rochester; three great-grandsons, Casey BROWN, Kylee and Caleb FENSTERMAKER; and a sister, Martha Ann COOK, Kewanna. He was preceded in death by a sister.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Kewanna United Methodist Church with Rev. Denise DAVAULT officiating. Burial will be at the Kewanna Citizens I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today at the Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, and at the church one hour prior to the service Tuesday. Memorials may be made to the Kewanna United Methodist Church.

Kegan A. Kiser

Kegan Andrew KISER, one-day-old infant son of Andrew and Lisa SHUEY KISER, 1901 Sand Dollar Drive, Warsaw, died at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

Survivig with his parents are paternal grandparets, Bernard and Janet KISER, Pierceton, and Norman and Sandy HUBLER, Warsaw; and maternal grandparents, Gary and Kathy SHUEY, Rochester.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw, with Rev. Chad BURKHART officiating. There is no visitation. The Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw, is in charge of arrangements.

Tuesday, November 29, 1994

Howard O. Williams

May 23, 1918 - Nov. 28, 1994

Howard O. WILLIAMS, 76, 1308 Washington St., died at 1:56 p.m. Monday at Woodlaw Hospital.

He was born at Wanatah, in LaPorte County to Earl and Martha BREITZKE WILLIAMS. On July 16, 1939, in Bourbon, he married Frances M. HERSHBERGER, who survives. He formerly worked at the E.J. White Plumbing Company of South Bend. He was secretary of the Manitou Moose Lodge 1107 from 1964-1976, a life member of the Moose Lodge 741, Plymouth, a member of the F&AM and Fraternal Order of Eagles, both of Rochester, Scottish Rite Lodge of South Bend and the Plymouth First United Church of Christ.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mrs. Jerry (Lucretia) MARKS, Houston, Texas; a son, David A. and Lois WILLIAMS, Rochester; four grandchildren, Jill SHOWLEY, Twelve Mile; Eric WILLIAMS, Rochester; Bradley MARKS, Jacksonville, Fla., and Rodney MARKS, Houston, Texas; a sister, Edna QUINN, Flossmor, Ill., and three great-gradchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Michelle WILLIAMS, a great-granddaughter, Michelle MARKS, a sister, Grace KINCADE, and a brother, Ralph L. WILLIAMS.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. Jack HARTMAN officiating. Burial will be at the Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Wednesday and from 9-10:30 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. The Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 741 will conduct a memorial service at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Wednesday, November 30, 1994

Ruth Heighway

Ruth HEIGHWAY, 78, 11448 West 900 South, Akron, died at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday at home.

Arrangements are pending at the Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Cora J. Calhoun

Aug. 2, 1901 - Nov. 29, 1994

Cora Jane CALHOUN, 93, formerly of 302 N. First St., Argos, died at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth.

She was born near Rochester to Charles and Elzina PERRY ANDREWS. On Nov. 5, 1924, in Culver, she married Donald A. CALHOUN Sr., who died Oct. 3, 1983. She farmed with her husband in the Santa Anna Community, near Argos, for many years. She was a member of the Santa Anna United Methodist Church and the woman’s club of the church, a former member of the Maxinkuckee Rebekah Lodge, Green Township Farm Bureau, and Izaak Walton League of Green Township.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Ray (Jean) BLUBAUGH, Plymouth; three sons, Donald CALHOUN Jr., Rochester, Richard CALHOUN, Argos, and Charles CALHOUN, Nappanee; thirteen grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, four step-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Robert [CALHOUN], 1992; a daughter-in-law, Lois CALHOUN; a grandson, Daniel CALHOUN; a great-granddaughter, Andrea ROWE; and two brothers, Dee and Carl ANDREWS.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with Rev. Keith SMITLEY officiating. Burial will be at the Richland Center I.O.O.F. Cemetery, northwest of Rochester. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Thursday and one hour prior to the service Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Marshall County Heart Fund.

Frederick J. Wagoner

Oct. 16, 1920 - Nov. 30, 1994

Frederick J. WAGONER, 74, 2367 West 325 South, Rochester, died at 3:39 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital.

He was born in Ashtabula, Ohio, to Frederick and Amanda OVERMYER WAGONER. On March 7, 1948, in Rochester, he married Willa Aldean STRETCH, who died June 28, 1990. He served in the Army in the European Theater during World War II. He was a farmer.

Surviving are two sons, Wayne Alan WAGONER and Dale F. WAGONER, both of Rochester; three granddaughters, Kim WAGONER, Angela WAGONER and Ashley WAGONER, all of Rochester; a sister, Margaret MINGLIN, Blue Springs, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Amanda [WAGONER], 1982, five sisters and six brothers.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. Rod RUBERG officiating. Burial will be at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Rochester American Legion and Lake Manitou VFW posts. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Thursday and after 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Hearthstone Community Hospice or charity of one’s choice.

Thursday, December 1, 1994

Helen L. Brown

Former Mentone resident, Helen L. BROWN, died at 11:40 a.m. Wednesday at Grace Village, Winona Lake.

Arrangements are pending at the King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Ruth E. Heighway

Feb. 24, 1916 - Nov. 29, 1994

Services for Ruth Eleanor HEIGHWAY, 78, 11448 West 900 South, Akron, will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the Beaver Dam United Methodist Church, north of Akron, with Rev. Ersel POTTS officiating.

Burial will be at the Nichols Cemetery, north of Akron. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Thursday at the Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. Memorials may be made to the Beaver Dam United Methodist Church, Hospice of Kosciusko County or Gideons International.

Mrs. Heighway died at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday at home. She was born in South Bend to John Henry and Bessie Mae ISEMAN HAMILTON. On ay 19, 1934, in South Bend, she married Robert A. HEIGHWAY, who survives. She was a homemaker and member of the Beaver Dam United Methodist Church, where she was a choir member, member of the Ladies Aide, Sunday School teacher and church janitor. She was a former 4-H leader and secretary at the Nichols Cemetery.

Surviving with her husband are two daughters, Mrs. Larry (Karen) WILSON, Montgomery, and Mrs. Con (Sharon) SHEWMAN, Akron; two sons, Ernest HEIGHWAY, Richmond, and Ned HEIGHWAY, Akron; a step=brother, Don BIDELMAN, Florida; twelve grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother and step-brother.

Robert D. Stiles

Feb. 7, 1939 - Dec. 1, 1994

Robert Duane STILES, 57, 6807 N. Indiana 25, Rochester, formerly of Argos, died at 5:45 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital.

He was born in Plymouth to Robert and Elizabeth GOWLAND STILES. On March 23, 1957, in Plymouth, he married Nancy L. AULT, who survives. He worked at Wabash Valley Manufaturing, Silver Lake.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Tina STILES, Mentone, and Mrs. George (Tammy) ERHARDT, Mishawaka; two sons, Daniel STILES, Rochester, and Robin STILES, Tippecanoe; mother, Elizabeth STILES, Plymouth; a sister, Mrs. Dale (Linda) FLECK, Plymouth; three brothers, Ernest STILES, Alabama, Roger STILES, Plymouth, and Terry STILES, Lapaz; and eleven grandchildren.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Grossman funeral Home, Argos, with Rev. Donald R. KAKAVECOS officiating. Burial will be at the Culver Masonic Cemetery in Culver. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Sunday and one hour prior to the service Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Cancer Fund.

David G. Boyer

May 17, 1915 - Nov. 28, 1994

Davvid Glen BOYER, 79, 3412 E. Foster, Chicago, Ill., died at 1:50 a.m. Monday at the Swedish Covenant Hospital, Chicago, Ill. He was born in Miami County. He served in the Army during World War II. He was a foundry worker for 28 years.

Surviving are two sisters, Maxine MYERS, Plymouth, and Ethel MASFELLER, Rochester; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in the St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park Mausoleum, Granger. There is no visitation. The Bubb Funeral Chapel, Mishawaka, is in charge of the arrangements.

Friday, December 2, 1994

Helen L. Brown

June 10, 1906 - Nov. 30, 1994

Services for Helen L. BROWN, 88, Grace Village, Winona Lake, formerly of Mentone, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the King Memorial Home, Mentone, with Rev. Joe OLSEN officiating. Burial will be at the Sycamore Cemetery, Mentone. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Mrs. Brown died at 11:40 a.m. Wednesday at Grace Village. She was born in Kenosha,Wisc., to Elmer and Effie KESLER RATHFON. In 1930 she married Arthur E. BROWN, who died in 1961. They were former owners of Brown’s Jewelry Store, Mentone. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Mentone, and a past member of the DAR.

Surviving are a sister-in-law, Annabelle RATHFON, Mentone, and a niece, Mrs. Stephen (Yvonne) JOHNSON, Fort Wayne. She was preceded in death by a brother, Everett RATHFON.

J. Lloyd Butts

March 10, 1917 - Dec. 1, 1994

J. Lloyd BUTTS, 77, 2106 East 200 North, Rochester, died at 10:45 a.m. Thursday at Rochester Health Care Center.

He was born in Sheffield, Iowa, to Phillip L. and Mildred L. KNOLL BUTTS. On June 17, 1939, in Michigan City, he married Annabelle MAROPKE, who survives. He was an electrician and power use advisor for Fulton County REMC for 19 years, retiring in 1983. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Acme Lodge 83 F&AM and the Orak Temple AAONMS, all of Michigan City. He was a member of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, South Bend, International Association of Electrical Inspectors, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Rochester Elks Lodge and was a Fulton County 4-H leader for 25 years.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mrs. Argyle (Barbara) SAVAGE, Peru; a son, Jack BUTTS, Gross Pointe, Mich.; four grandchildren, Jason BUTTS and Kevin BUTTS, both of Gross Pointe, Mich, Mrs. Wayne (Jennifer) HAINES, North Manchester, and Erin SAVAGE, Peru; a sister, Mrs. Harold (Helene) EPPLEY, Wabash; and a brother, Arden R. BUTTS, Salem, Ill.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. James KREFT officiating. Burial will be at the Culver Masonic Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Saturday and after 11 a.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Masonic rites will be conducted by the Rochester Lodge at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Saturday, December 3, 1994

Benjamin Coleman

July 31, 1919 - Nov. 24, 1994

Word has been received of the death of former Fulton County resident, Benjamin COLEMAN, 75. He died Thursday, Nov. 24, in Sparks, Nevada. The services in Nevada were Wednesday.

He was born in Fulton County to Harvey and Mollie WESTWOOD COLEMAN. On Dec. 24, 1937, in Rochesrter, he married Ellen ELLIS, who died Oct. 1, 1986.

He was a veteran of World War II. He owned a business in Nevada.

Surviving are a daughter, Sybil COLEMAN; two adopted children, Richard and Judy [COLEMAN]; a granddaughter, Gena Marie; a brother, William COLEMAN of Rochester; and several nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard and Howard COLEMAN.

Monday, December 5, 1994

John N. Davisson

July 29, 1944 - Dec. 3, 1994

John N. DAVISSON, 50, 1304 Jackson Blvd., died unexpectedly at 2:30 a.m. Saturday at home.

He was born in Kokomo to John H. and Edna M. SANDIFUR DAVISSON. He moved to Rochester from Monroe, La. 3 1/2 years ago. He was a 1962 graduate of Rochester High School, where his father was school superintendent. He graduated from Purdue University with a Doctor of Philosophy degree. He attended the University of California at San Francisco and was a member of several pharmaceutical organizatios. He was a college professor at North-East Louisiana for 17 years.

Surviving are his parents John and Edna DAVISSON, Rochester; an adopted son, Andrew J. DAVISSON, Monroe, La.; a sister, Mrs. Thomas (Anna Marie) KENT, Rome, Ga.; and an uncle, Verl SANDIFUR, Bunker Hill.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. Jack HARTMAN officiating. Burial will be at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today and one hour prior to the service Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Rochester High School Band or Grace United Methodist Church.

Tuesday, December 6, 1994

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Wednesday, December 7, 1994

Pollie Prater

Dec. 13, 1916 - Dec. 6, 1994

Pollie PRATER, 77, 937 Park St., died at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, shortly after being admitted to Woodlawn Hospital.

She was born in Prestonsburg, Ky., to James M. and Mary MARSILLITT HALE. On April 5, 1941, in Vanceurg, Ky., she married Harry PRATER, who died in May 1964. She was a homemaker and home health care practicioner in this area for many years. She attended the Gospel Hill Pentacostal Church, Silver Lake.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Lawrence (Ella) MANNS, Silver Lake; three sons, A.C. PRATER and Orville PRATER, both of Rochester and Monroe PRATER, Warsaw; a sister, Emma REFFITT, Warsaw; two brothers, Lenzie HALE and Richard HALE, both of Prestonsburg, Ky.; thirteen grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Virginia RAWLINS, 1991; a sister, Bertha HICKS; and three brothers, Orville, William and Henry HALE.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. Frank WHITAKER officiating. Burial will be at the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Thursday and after noon Friday at the funeral home.

Thursday, December 8, 1994

H. Robert Houlihan

Feb. 29, 1924 - Dec. 7, 1994

H. Robert HOULIHAN, 70, 75 W. Walnut St., Rich Valley, died at 1 a.m. Wednesday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wabash.

He was born in Wabash County to Harry T. and Grace E. WITHERS HOULIHAN. On Oct. 25, 1952, in Wabash, he married Laura P. MARKER, who survives. He worked at Cyclone Manufacturing Company, Urbana. He was a member of the St. Bernard Catholic Church, Moose Lodge and was past president of the Eagles Lodge, all of Wabash.

Surviving with his wife are a son, Bob HOULIHAN, Wabash; a daughter, Mrs. Daniel (Laura) HILEMAN, Sharpsville; two brothers, Tom HOULIHAN, Rochester, and John HOULIHAN, Wabash; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons and a daughter.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the St. Bernard Catholic Church, Wabash, with Father Timothy WROZEK officiating. Burial will be at the Friends Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Friday at the Eddingfied-DeLaughter Mortuary, Wabash, and at the church one hour prior to the service Saturay. There will be a vigil at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the mortuary.

George Welch

George WELCH, 72, Mentone, died at 9:29 p.m. Wednesday in the emergency room at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

Arrangements are pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Robert D. Newcomb

Dec. 27, 1924 - Dec. 5, 1994

Robert D. NEWCOMB, 69, 1312 Bancroft St., died Monday at home, following a long illness.

He was born in Rochester to Harry Dean and Mearle POTTER NEWCOMB. On Jan. 18, 1947, in Indianapolis, he married Phyllis Jean HENDERSON, who died June 23, 1992. He served in the Army during World War II, attended the Plymouth Bible Church, was a member of the Ham Radio Operator Club, the Fulton County Radio K9ZLM Club and a former member of the Plymouth Radio Club. He was a bi-med technician at Holy Cross Parkview Hospita in Plymouth.

Surviving are a son, Phillip Dean NEWCOMB and two grandsons, Michael and James NEWCOMB, all of Lake Jackson, Texas.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester. Burial will be at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-6 p.m. Friday and one hour prior to the service Saturday at the funeral home.

Friday, December 9, 1994

George L. Welch

April 27, 1922 - Dec. 7, 1994

Services for George Lewis WELCH, 72, 404 W. Harrison St., Mentone, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with Rev. Mitch FUNKHOUSER and Rev. Cathy JOHNS officiating.

Burial will be at the Fairview Cemetery east of North Manchester. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the George L. Welch Scholarship Fund.

Mr. Welch died at 9:29 p.m. Wednesday in the emergency room at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born in North Manchester to Doe and Mable HARSHMAN WELCH. On Aug. 22, 1952, in Veedersburg, he married Joanne KNAPP, who survives. He graduated from Chester Township High School, North Manchester, received a bachelor of science degree from Manchester College and a master’s degree from Purdue University. He served in the Army in Europe during World War II. He was an educator for 45 years at six schools. He spent 39 years with the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation, where he also was a sports announcer. He was a member of the First Brethren Church, North Manchester, Mentone Lions Club, Retird Teachers of Kosciusko County and Phi Delta Kappa.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Tim (Cathy) CONRAD, Winona Lake, and Mrs. Allan (Deanna) HUGHES, Lawrenceburg; two sons, Alan H. and Joyce WELCH, Lafayette, and Brian L. and Beth WELCH, Brownsburg; a brother, Zara D. WELCH, West Lafayette; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three grandchildren and a sister, Lucile BAKER.

Lucille F. Harrold

Sept. 17, 1922 - Dec. 8, 1994

Lucille F. HARROLD, 72, 9163 West 1200 South, Akron, died at 6:45 p.m. Thursday at Woodlawn Hospital.

She was born in Whitesburg, Ky., to Joe C. and Maggie FIELDS STAMPER. On Oct. 26, 1945, she married Merl E. HARROLD, who died Nov. 26, 1983. She was a homemaker and a former secretary at the Manitou Veterinary Clinic. She demonstrated food products at various grocery stores and was currently a greeter at the Akron and Rochester Hartzler Funeral Homes. She was a member of the Akron Church of God, WCTU and Service Guild of the church.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Steve (Kathy) TUCKER, Mentone; a son, Michael HARROLD, New Holland, Pa., a sister, Dixie SHEPLER, Syracuse; a brother, Justice STAMPER, Warsaw; and six grandchildren.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Akron Church of God, with Rev. James MALBONE and Rev. Terry CANFIELD officiating. Burial will be at the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. Memorials may be made to the Akron Church of God.

Dorothy M. Huffman

Oct. 5, 1924 - Dec. 8, 1994

Dorothy M. HUFFMAN, 70, 7880 S. Indiana 17, Kewanna, died at 8:10 p.m. Thursday at Memorial Hospital, Logansport.

She was born to Lyman and Mabel WARNER HILL. On Dec. 24, 1943, in Grass Creek, she married Carl D. HUFFMAN, who survives. She was a 1942 graduate of Grass Creek High School and was retired from Hart, Schaffner and Marx. She was a member of the 20th Century Extension Homemakers Club and the Grass Creek United Methodist Church, where she formerly taught Sunday School and played piano.

Surviving with her husband are two daughters, Elaine HARTIGAN, Sparte, N.J., and Rita AULT, Rochester; a son, Alan HUFFMAN, Brownsburg; four sisters, Marjorie FINK, Louisville, Ky., Mildred DIETERLE, Saline, Mich., Charlotte MYERS, Camden, and Donna ADAMS, Royal Center; two brothers, David HILL, Fulton, and Warren HILL, Ellenton, Fla.; seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Grass Creek United Methodist Church. Burial will be at the Grass Creek Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-noon Sunday at the Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, and at the church one hour prior to the service Sunday. Memoials may be made to the Grass Creek United Methodist Church Memorial Fund.

Saturday, Cecember 10, 1994

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Monday, December 12, 1994

Kenneth W. Hall

Jan, 8, 1911 - Dec. 10, 1994

Kenneth Wilson HALL, 83, 238 West 50 North, Rochester, died at 2:15 a.m. Saturday at Life Care Center of Rochester.

He was born in Rosslyn, Ky., to Thomas C. and Henrietta SKIDMORE HALL. On April 14, 1936, in Tazwell, Tenn., he married Gladys MAYS, who survives. He was a farmer and formerly worked at the Studebaker Corporation, South Bend. Safeway Steel Corporation of Rochester and was a bus driver for Rochester Community Schools. He attended the First Presbyterian Church of Rochester. He was a 51-year member and past master of F&AM 79, also past worthy patron of OES and member of the Manitou Shrine Club, all of Rochester. He was a member of the Scottish Rite Valley, South Bend, and Mizpah Shrine Temple of Fort Wayne.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mrs. James (Donnasu) MOODY, Tinley Park, Ill.; a daughter-in-law, Joan HALL, Spring Valley, Calif.; five grandchildren, Mrs. James (Denise) SIMMONS, Wellington, Ariz., Mrs. John (Laura) MORGAN, Santee, Calif., Mrs. Len (Brenda) MYDAM, LeMesa, Ariz., Kenneth W. HALL, Spring Valley, Calif., and Erick A. MOODY, Macomb, Ill.; two sisters, Dorothy KNOX, Stanton, Ky., and Mrs. Edwin (Nancy) LOCKRIDGE, Mt. Sterling, Ky.; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, William Kenneth HALL, Sept. 2, 1994; a sister, Marjorie DESPARD; and two brothers, Rex and Fuller HALL.

Memoral Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church, Rochester, with Rev. Sue BURTON officiating. Burial will be at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery with the F&AM 79 conducting a graveside memorial service. There is no visitation. The Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of the arrangements.

Ralph R. Fogelsanger

Dec. 26, 1908 - Dec. 10, 1994

Ralph Richard FOGELSANGER, 85, 17 W. Olson Road, died at 9:55 p.m. Saturday at the MEDCO Nursing Home, Danville.

He was born in Peru to Joseph and Alice HAHN FOGELSANGER. On June 21, 1945, in Peru, he married Dorothy BUCKMASTER, who died in 1981. He served in the Army during World War II in the European Theater. He retired from Sealed Power Corportion in 1969. He was a member of the Leroy Shelton American Legion Post 36 and the Manitou VFW Post, both of Rochester.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Edward (Janet) BISCH, Rochester; a son, Richard FOGELSANGER, Rochester a step-son, Hubert “Buddy” WETZEL, Rochester; eleven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daugher, Dianne Kay ROGERS, 1990, and a son, Jack FOGELSANGER, 1989.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Father John ZAHN officiating. Burial will be at the Santa Fe Cemetery, south of Peru. The Rochester American Legion and VFW Posts will conduct graveside military rites. Friends may call from noon-2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Tuesday, December 13, 1994

Johnny R. Riddle

Nov. 25, 1959 - Dec. 12, 1994

Johnny Ray RIDDLE, 35, 516 N. Broadway St., Mentone, died at 4:11 p.m. Monday at home.

He was born in Morehead, Ky., to Ernest and Esther GOODMAN RIDDLE. He worked at R.R. Donnelley and Sons Company, Warsaw. He enjoyed outdoor sports.

Surviving are his parents, Ernest and Esther RIDDLE, Clearfield, Ky.; five sisters, Betty NEARHOUSE, Wabash; Joyce WAGNER, Huntsville; Sue KUSEN, Arlington Heights, Ill. Jeanetta JUSTICE, Warsaw, and Wanda THOMPSON, Mentone; five brothers, Howard RIDDLE, Cullman, Ala.; Ernest RIDDLE, Claypool; Danny RIDDLE, Cullman, Ala.; Rick RIDDLE, Warsaw, and Tony RIDDLE, Sidney, Ohio. He was preceded in death by two sisters and a brother.

Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the King Memorial Home, Mentone. Additional services will be in Morehead, Ky., with the Lane-Stucky Funeral Home, Morehead, Ky., in charge of arrangements. Burial will be at the Crix Cemetery, Morehead, Ky.

Wednesday, December 14, 1994

Layton L. Hoel Sr.

Feb. 18, 1919 - Dec. 13, 1994

Layton LaVern HOEL Sr., 75, Rockford, Ill., died at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Swedish American Hospital.

He was the son of David and Nettie BEACH HOEL. On May 10, 1941, in Rockford, Ill., he married Marrie GUSTAFSON, who survives. He served in the Navy during World War II. He was a realtor and real estate broker. He was a member of the Tabor Lutheran Church, Rockford Board of Realtors and the Navy Club, all of Rockford, Ill.

Surviving with his wife are two sons, Layton Jr. and Kathryn HOEL and David and Marianne HOEL, all of Rockford, Ill.; two daughters, Christie and Bruce ANDERSON, Rochester, and Marcia and William BRASS, Rockford, Ill.; grandchildren, Melissa NIELSEN, Craig HOEL, Michele SILLANPAA, Kevin ANDERSON, Carl ANDERSON, Theresa JOHNSON, Sarah BRASS, Martha BRASS, Rachel BRASS, Jamime HOEL and Scott HOEL; great-grancchildren, Drew, Zachary and Derrick NIELSEN, Corin and Andrew SILLANPAA, Joyce, Jessica, Jennifer and Michael BATTLE, Kenneth and Nicole ANDERSON, and Steven BRASS; step-great-grandchildre, Shannon, Nicole, Katlyn and Kelsey JOHNSON; a brother, Wendell and Pauline HOEL, Jacksonville, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in deth by a brother, Ronald HOEL and grandson, Richard ANDERSON.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Tabor Luthera Church of Rockford, Ill. Burial will be at the Willwood Burial Park. Friends may call from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Julian-Poorman-Welte Funeral Home, 304 N. 5th St., Rockford, Ill. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

Thursday, December 15, 1994

Mary C. Cassidy

June 5, 1908 - Dec. 14, 1994

Mary Catherine CASSIDY, 86, Rt. 5, Logansport, died at 11:45 p.m. Wednesday at Dukes Continuing Care Center, Peru.

She was born in Pierceton to Lemuel and Ada (MAY) HAMILTON. On Oct. 20, 1928, in Rochester, she married William North CASSIDY, who survives. She worked to Woodlawn Hospital for 12 years as a nurse’s aide and retired as an aide from the Plymouth Parkview Hospital in 1969. She was a member of the Church of the Bible Covenant, Logansport.

Surviving with her husband are a son, Harold J. CASSIDY, Dallas, Texas; a daughter, Phyllis J. MOYER, Logansport; a grandson, David MOYER, Tucson, Ariz.; two grandsons, Daniel and William MOYER, Tucson, Ariz.; two sisters, Lillie HERENDEEN, Silver Lake, and Charlotte BUCHER, Silver Lake. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Maridean CASSIDY; two sisters, Goldie BOWMAN and Hilda DOUB; and five btothers, Ezra, Homer, Delbert, Glen and Gerald HAMILTON.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with Rev. Elbert JONES officiting. Burial will be at the Leesburg Cemetery in Leesburg. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Friday, December 16, 1994

Chief M.Sgt James L. Croussore

Chief Master Sergeant James L. CROUSSORE, 49, of Florida, died at 11:10 p.m. Thursday at the Eglin Air Force Base Hospital in Florida after a four-month illness.

Arrangements are pending at the White Hurst Funeral Home, Crestview, Fla.

Johanna Wilkins

Johanna WILKINS, 72, County Road 50 East, Rochester, died late this morning at home.

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

Saturday, December 17, 1994

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Monday, December 19, 1994

Chief M.Sgt James L. Croussore Sr.

Chief M.Sgt. James L. CROUSSORE Sr., United States Air Force, Retired, of Crestview, Fla., died Thursday. He was 49.

He was born in Rochester and moved to Florida in 1982, where he retired with the N.C.O.I.C. of Eglin C.B.P.O. He was a three-time recipient of the Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Cemmendation Medal, a three-time recipient of the Air Force Commendation Medal and the Distinguished Presidential Unit Citation. He attended Southside Baptist Church.

Surviving with his wife, Phyllis CROUSSORE, Crestview, Fla., are one daughter, Teresa MERRY, Canada; one son, Jay [CROUSSORE], Crestview, Fla. his mother, Judy CROUSSORE, Rochester; one sister, Ruth Ann KELLY, Rochester; one brother, David CROUSSORE, Logansport, and a granddaughter, Katie MERRY, Canada.

Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Whitehurst Funeral Home, Chapel, 436 West U.S. 90, Crestview, Fla., with the Rev. Robert CATES officiating. Burial will be at the Liveoak Park Memorial Cemetery.

Dorothy M. Langenbahn

April 29, 1915 - Dec. 18, 1994

Dorothy M. LANGENBAHN, 79, of 3623 Plymouth-LaPorte Trail, Walkerton, died at 8:35 a.m. Sunday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Walkerton.

She was born in Monterey to Edward and Ida APPLER MASTER. She lived in Monterey most of her life and moved to Walkerton three years ago. On Nov. 23, 1940 at Monterey, she married Henry P. LANGENBAHN, who died April 21, 1976. She was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church and the Rosary Sodality of the church.

Surviving are four daughters, Linda J. PARKER, Walkerton; Martha LANGENBAHN, Berea, Ohio; Donna LANGENBAHN, New York, New York, and Mary Lou NIERZWICKI, Bloomington; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; four sisters, Wilma KELSEY and Pauline GOOD, both of Monterey, Jean RENSBERGER, Argos, and Alberta WILCOCKSON, Plymouth; and three brothers, Karl MASTER, Sun Lakes, Arizona, Rudolph MASTER, North Miami Beach, Fla, and Martin MASTER, Monterey. Preceding in death was a sister, Martha MASTER, and two brothers, Philip MASTER and John MASTER.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Monterey. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Friends may call from 2-5 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Bonine Funeral Home, Culver. The Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Memorials may be made to St. Anne’s Catholic Church or St. Anne’s School.

Marie L. Croy

Sept. 28, 1922 - Dec. 18, 1994

Marie L. CROY, 72, of 624 Forest Place, Culver, died at 3:48 a.m. Sunday at St. Joseph Hospital, Plymouth.

She was born in Chicago, Ill. and on Oct. 26, 1941, in Chicago, she married James H. CROY, who died May 9, 1980. She moved to Culver in 1941 and lived there 52 years. She was a retired seamstress and worked for 15 y6ears at Hart, Schaffner and Marx.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Glenn (Christine A.) WHITMARSH, and Mrs. Larry (Sherry) LOWRY; one son, M. Scott CROY, Culver; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildre; one sister, Emily ROBBINS, Beverly Hills, Calif., and two brothers, Joseph and Michael FASCIA, both of Chicago.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bonine Funeral Home, Culver, with the Rev. Wayne McALLISTER officiating. Burial will be in the Culver Masonic Cemetery.

Friends may call from 2-5 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday. Memorials may be made to the Culver-Union Township E.M.S.

Rev. Johanna Wilkins

Dec. 19, 1921 - Dec. 16, 1994

The Rev. Johanna WILKINS, 72, of County Road 50 East, Rochester, died at her home Friday morning following an illness.

She was born in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, to John Carl and Wilhemina LUCA KRONBERG. She came to the United States in 1923 and became a naturalized citizen in 1959. On Feb. 14, 1943 in Fort Worth, Texas, she married Clifton E. WILKINS, who died March 26, 1962.

She was a licensed minister with the Indiana District of The Assemblies of God and was pastor emeritus of First Assembly of God, Rochester. She attended Southwestern Assembly of God Bible College and served in a number of pastorates with her husband. She was president of the First Assembly of God Women’s Ministries, an RSVP volunteer and was dispatcher for the Senior Mini Bus in Rochester.

Surviving are two daughters, Bonnie WILKINS GOOD, Rochester, and Mrs. Kenneth (Sandra) ARMENTROUT, The Colony, Texas; two sons, the Rev. Clifton WILKINS Sr., and the Rev. Michael WILKINS, both of Rochester; fourteen grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Hermine HENDERSON, Wyoming, Penn., and Emma MORGAN, Scranton, Penn.; a brother, the Rev. Walter KRONBERG, Rochester, and nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were two sisters, Elfreda SOHL and Matilda GONUS.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at First Assembly of God Church, Rochester, with the Rev. Clifton WILKINS Sr., officiating. Burial wil be in Citizens Cemetery, Rocester.

Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, and one hour before services at the church on Tuesday. Memorials may be made to the First Assembly of God church.

Robert D. Poole

Feb. 24, 1960 - Dec. 17, 1994

Robert Douglas POOLE, 34, of 6 Cloverleaf Drive, Wabash, died at 4:20 p.m. Saturday at his home.

He was born in Wabash to Gerald and Lois LANG POOLE. He was a 1978 Northfield High School graduate and a lifelong resident of Wabash County. He had worked for Bay State Abrasives, North manchester, and attended Lagro United Methodist Church.

Surviving are his mother, Lois POOLE, Wabash; one sister, Cathy HERRELL, Logansport; three brothers, Gary and Jerry [POOLE], both of Wabash, and Sherman [POOLE], Lapaz, and one half-sister, Mrs. Everett (Jackie) TISDALE, Wabash. Preceding in death was a brother.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Manchester Avenue Chapel Grandstaff-Hentgen, with the Rev. Galen COLCLESSER officiating. Burial will be in the Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call from 2-8 Tuesday. Memorials may be made to the Wabash County Cancer Society.

Quinton David Grounds

July 20, 1992 - Dec. 16, 1994

Quinton David GROUNDS, 2, of 210 East Greenhouse Drive, Syracuse, died at 1:05 p.m. Friday at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.

He was born in Winamac to Robert C. GROUNDS Jr., and Tammy E. TROUTMAN. He was a member of the Wawasee Community Church of the Nazarene, Syracuse.

Surviving are his mother, Tammy, Syracuse, and his father, Robert, Martinsville; two brothers, Shawn GROUNDS and Taylor TROUTMAN; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. GROUNDS Sr., Martinsville; paternal great-grandmother, Ruth GROUNDS, Springville; maternal grandfather, Terry TROUTMAN, Kewanna; maternal grandmother, Linda TROUTMAN, Kewanna; maternal great-grandmothers, Mildred TROUTMAN, Kewanna, and Marjorie LLOYD, Sacramento, Calif.

Services were to have been at 10 a.m. today at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, with the Rev. Dan HEINCKER officiating. Burial was scheduled for the Barnett Cemetery, Kewanna.

Tuesday, December 20, 1994

Enola C. Crabill

April 14, 1906 - Dec. 19, 1994

Enola C. CRABILL, 88, 1610 Jefferson St., Rochester died at 1:45 p.m. Monday at St. Joseph Hospital, Kokomo following a one-month illness. She was born in Fort Wayne to Monroe S. and Addie D. BRADEN MILLER. On July 6, 1929 in Fort Wayne she married Ulysses John CRABILL who preceded her in death Aug.31, 1967. She was a homemaker and a member of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program.

Surviving are nieces and nephews along with great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in deth by two sisters and seven brothers.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. C.J. MOWRER officiating. Burial will be at Moon Cemetery, seven miles west of Rochester. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. Thursday and for one hour prior to the funeral on Friday.

Lillian A. Kaiser

Sept. 6, 1905 - Dec. 19, 1994

Lillian A. KAISER, 89, 222 Parkview St., Plymouth, died at 9:55 p.m. Monday at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home.

She was born in Teegarden to Clyde and Pearl JOHNSON DIVINE. On Feb. 28, 1925 she married Walter L. KAISER in Tyner. He preceded her in death Aug. 18, 1976. She was a member of Teegarden United Methodist Church and attended Calvary Baptist Church at Lapaz. She was a member of Happy Hour Club.

Surviving are a daughter, Evedene (Mrs. Jack) WILHELM, Plymouth; three sons, Robert [KAISER], Walkerton; Harold [KAISER], Mishawaka; Keith [KAISER], Bremen; four sisters, Glenda THOMPSON, Jeanette STEGMAN, Evelyn PACKARD and Alice KLOPFENSTINE, all of South Bend; three brothers, Gail DIVINE and Paul DIVINE, both of South Bend, and Earl DIVINE of Rochester; nine grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Johnson Funeral Home, Plymouth. Burial will be at Center-Polk Cemetery, Lapaz. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday.

Wednesday, December 21, 1994

Keith R. Good

Nov. 22, 1931 - Dec. 20, 1994

Keith Ray GOOD, 63, of Silver Lake, died at 6 p.m. Tuesday at his residence. He was born in Claypool to Charles Ray and Elizabeth (DRUDGE) GOOD. On May 30, 1969 he married Magdalene GIBSON, who survives. He was a tool and die maker for Zimmer U.S.A., Warsaw. He retired in 1992. He lived 25 years in Kosciusko County. He attended Silver Lake Wesleyan Church, Silver Lake. He was a member of the Fort Wayne Masonic Lodge and the Fort Wayne Scottish Rite.

Surviving with his wife, Silver Lake, are a son, Curtis Ray HARRIS, Silver Lake; his mother, Elizabeth GOOD, Rochester; a sister, Mary Lou WHITE, Rochester; and two brothers, Leon [GOOD], Huntington and Max [GOOD], Mentone.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23 at the Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw. Pastor Jerry TRAVIS assisted by Rev. Jim ROBBINS and Rev. George CECIL will officiate. Burial will take place at the Akron Cemetery, Akron. Friends may call Thursday Dec. 22, 1994, 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Paul E. Oldfather

May 5, 1915 - Dec. 20, 1994

Paul E. OLDFATHER, 79, died at 11:55 p.m. Tuesday at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

Born in Wabash County to Wilfred and Ina May PRICE OLDFATHER, he was a lifetime resident of the area. He had resided at Masone Health Care, Warsaw, since August. On March 24, 1935 he married Genieva CHRISTNER, who died in 1988. He was a truck driver and mechanic.

He is survived by two daughters Mrs. H. Allen (Patricia) SHARKEY, Bourbon, and Mrs. Russell (Betty) LICHTENWALTER, Warsaw; two sons John [OLDFATHER], Byhalia, Miss., and Steve [OLDFATHER], Warsaw; three sisters, Martha JACOBS and Naomi FLOOR, both of Silver Lake, and Mary SCOTT, Golden Gate, Florida; fifteen grandchildren and thirteen great=grandchildren. One sister and four brothers preceded in death.

Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, where services will be at 10 a.m. Friday. Rev. Dennis BOLLENBACHER will officiate. Burial will be in Pleasant Cemetery, Silver Lake.

Francis O. VanGilder

Feb. 26, 1919 - Dec. 20, 1994

Francis O. VanGILDER, 75, of Plymouth, died at 5:20 a.m. Tuesday at Mayflower Nursing home following a brief illness.

He was born in Plymouth to Charles VanGILDER ad Bessie WILKINSON. On Dec. 10, 1938 in Plymouth he married Nellie ANDREWS, who survives. He was a veteran in the army in World War I. He spent 11 years as a school crossing guard in Plymouth, where he lived all his life.

Surviving with his wife are four daughters, Mrs. John ILinda) SWEANEY, Mrs. Greg (Betty) SCHEETZ, Mrs. Tom (Judy) WESTON, all of Plymouth, and Mrs. Clarence (Alice) FRANKLIN of Milwaukee; nine grandchildren, four step-grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, and two step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Jane Ann and Sharon Kay [VanGILDER].

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the VanGilder Funeral Home, Plymouth, with Dr. Ronald LIECHTY officiating. Cremation is planned. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday. Memorials may be made to the First United Church of Christ.

Thursday, December 22, 1994

Samuel K. Newman

Kewanna resident Samuel K. NEWMAN, 51, died at 1:12 p.m. Wednesday at Trinity Hospital, South Chicago.

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

Friday, December 23, 1994

Frank Gluck

Rochester resident Frank GLUCK, 81, died this morning at Woodlawn Hospital.

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

Samuel K. Newman

Jan. 28, 1943 - Dec. 21, 1994

Services for Samuel K. NEWMAN, 51, East and Main streets, Kewanna, will be at 10 a.m. Satuday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester with Rev. Jeff TAYLOR officiating.

Burial will be at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Rochester. Friends may call at the funeral home from 8 a.m. Saturday until services.

Mr. Newman died at 1:12 p.m. Wednesday at Trinity Hospital, South Chicago, Ill., from apparent coronary trouble. He was born to Clement and Lucile NASH NEWMAN. He was first married to Sheri SCHUG in 1963; then to June MURPHY in 1972; with his companion being Penny FOUST KEYSER. He was a driver for North Express, Inc., Winamac, and attended Grace United Methodist Church, Rochester.

Surviving with his companion, Penny Foust Keyser, Kewanna, are three daughters, Melissa NEWMAN, Fishers; Amy NEWMAN and Stacey NEWMAN, both of Rochester; four grandchildren, Jesse Lee LOSCH, Jesse Adam KEYSER, Kenny KEYSER and Melissa KEYSER.

Saturday, December 24, 1994

William H. Leininger Sr.

June 14, 1929 - Dec. 23, 1994

William H. LEININGER Sr., 65, Prospect Heights, Ill., died at 2:18 a.m. Friday at his home.

He was born in Chicago to Dr. Elmer Sr. and Myrtle LEININGER. He moved from Chicago to Prospect Heights in 1957. On Oct. 12, 1957 in Prospect Heights, he married Doris EHRKE, who survives. He retired as a telephone manager at Illinois Bell Telephone Co. and was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, Mt. Prospect, Ill.

Surviving with his wife are one daughter, Janet (Donald) O’NEILL, Arlington Heights, Ill.; one son, William LEININGER Jr., Prospect Heights, Ill.; one sister, Eleanor (George Sr.) HOPPLE, Culver, and one brother, John LEININGER, Brownsbug. Preceding in death was one brother, Elmer LEININGER Jr.

Services will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Bonine Funeral Home, Culver, with the Rev. Daniel J. BERGER officiating. Burial will be in the Leiters Ford I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 1-3 p.m. Tuesday at Bonine Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Northeast Illinois or to Trinity United Methodist Church of Mt. Prospect, Ill.

Olive I. Carey

Oct. 13, 1902 - Dec. 23, 1994

Olive Irene CAREY, 92, of 710 Mansfield St., Plymouth, died at 3:30 a.m. Friday at her home.

She was born in Macy to Nathan A. and Emma HOWER ENYART. On June 4, 1924 in Plymouth she married Thurman W. CAREY who died Oct. 17, 1962. She was a retired nurses aid and worked at Studebaker Aviation during World War II.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Don (Marie) BACHTEL, Lakeville; two granddaughters, Becky PHILLIPS, Plymouth, and Mary BACHTEL, Lakeville; one grandson, Bill BACHTEL, Middlebury; ten great-grandchildren and one sister, Rhoda BEVELHEIMER, Colona Green Rock, Ill. Preceding in death was a son, James [CAREY], who died Jan. 22, 1952; two sisters, Nola ENYART and Flossie BAILEY, and four brothers, Earl, Ben, Tom and Albert ENYART.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Johnson Funeral Home, Plymouth, with Pastor Larry FERGUSON officiatng. Burial will be in the New Oakhill Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday.

Monday December 26, 1994

[no paper - holiday]

Tuesday, December 27, 1994

Richard B. Notz

March 2, 1927 - Dec. 24, 1994

Richard Buck NOTZ, 67, of 1303 Madison St., died unexpectedly at 10:22 p.m. Saturday, shortly after he was admitted to Woodlawn Hospital.

He was born in Kewanna to Martin and Lisette BUCK NOTZ. On Jan. 13, 1946 in Rochester he married Helen L. KINDIG, who survives.

He lived his entire life in Fulton County. In 1992 he retired from Airvac Division of Burton Mechanical Contractors Inc. He was a purchasing agent and had been with the company for 34 years. He was a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Walley (Terry) PFEIFFER, Rochester, and Mrs. Ben (Patricia) ZEHR, Indianapolis; two sons, Rick L. and Joe W. [NOTZ], both of Rochester; seven grandchildren, Jody PFEIFFER McCALL, Allison PFEIFFER, Greta NOTZ, Richard NOTZ and Joseph Landon NOTZ, all of Rochester, and Kelly and Kimberly ZEHR, Indianapolis, and aunts, uncles and cousins in Germany and Switzerland.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rocheter, with pastor James KREFT officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday and for an hour before services Thursday. Memorials may be made to St. Johns Lutheran Church.

Raymond E. Lewis

Feb. 17, 1914 - Dec. 25, 1994

Raymond E. “Bid” LEWIS, 80, of 9224 West Troy Drive, Rochester, died at 11:40 a.m. Sunday at Woodlawn Hospital. He had been in failing health for a number of years and had been ill.

He was born in Rochester to Lee A. and Martha W. McGRAW LEWIS. On Dec. 7, 1933 in Rochester he married Eleanor WILLIAMS CASTLEMAN.

He lived in the community his entire life. He worked for the former McMahan-O’Conner Construction Company and Burton Mechanical Contractors. He was a member of the Rochester American Legion and VFW posts. He served in the United States Army in Europe during World War II.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Dick (Betty Ann) HILL and Martha SCOTT, both of Rochester; one son, Raymond D. [LEWIS], Rochester sixteen grandchildren; twenty-three great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Harriett HERRELL and Evabell ENYART, both of Rochester, and Sarah J. YOUNG, Michigan; two brothers, Jack LEWIS, Rochester, and Clyde LEWIS, Logansport. Preceding in death was a son, Bobby Joe LEWIS, who died in 1959; two sisters, Louise COOK and Evelyn BALLANGER, and one brother, Lee A. LEWIS.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Sue BURTON officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. The American Legion and VFW will conduct graveside military rites Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today and one hour before services Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Cancer Society.

Frank J. Gluck

May 9, 1913 - Dec. 23, 1994

Frank Julius GLUCK, 81, of 1305 Rochester Boulevard, died at 10 a.m. Friday at Woodlawn Hospital, following an illness.

He was born in Neneloboloy, Austria-Hungary, to Stephen and Pauline ANSCHAU GLUCK. On June 26, 1937 in Chicago, Ill., he married Pearl Ida ENGRISCH, who survives. He lived in Rochester for the last 49 years, having come here from Chicago, Ill. He retired from Sealed Power Corp. and was a member of Sealed Power Retirees. He attended Grace United Methodist Church.

Surviving with his wife are two daughrters, Marilyn KIRBY and Joyce BASCOM, both of Rochester; five grandchildren, Kathy HISEY, Fort Wayne; H.E. KIRBY, Rochester; Barbara LUHMAN, Abiqui, New Mexico; Julia LaSHURE, North Lauderdale,Fla., and Randal W. BASCOM, West Lafayette; and five grandchildren.

Private services was held and burial was in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Foster & Good Funeral home, Rochester, was in charge of arrangements.

Wednesday, December 28, 1994

[no obits]

Thursday, December 29, 1994

Dorothy Truitt Scott

Oct. 3, 1919 - Dec. 28, 1994

Dorothy TRUITT SCOTT, 75, 2352 West 300 North, Rochester, died at 11:55 a.m. Wednesday at Life Care Center, Rochester following an illness.

She was born in Manti, Utah to Soren and Clara BRAITHWAITE NEILSON. She lived in Rochester for 32 years, having come from Peru. In 1944 in San Diego she married Robert TRUITT who died in May, 1982 On Sept. 27, 1986 in Rochester she married Basil A. SCOTT, who survives at home.

She was co-owner of the former Truitt Shoe Store here in Rocheste for 20 years. She was a member of Trinity United Metodist Church, Rochester, and had been very active in the church choir for 40 years.

Surviving with her husband are two daughters, Mrs. Ben (Bobbie NEILSON) BOLT, Knoxville, Tenn.; Rev. John (Rev. Sharon) KARN, Garrett, Ind.; one granddauger, Miss Gretchen KARN, Garrett, Ind.; two brothers, Rex NEILSON, St. George, Utah; Robert NEILSON, Vernal, Utah; two step-sons, Wendell SCOTT, Rochester, Veril SCOTT, Arlington, Va.; and three step-grandsons. She was preceded in death by two sisters.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Sturday at Trinity United Methodist Church, 801 Jefferson St., Rochester, with the Revs. Carl RICKS and John KARN officiating. Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Rochester. Friends may call at the Foster & Good Funeral home, Rochester, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Friday and at the church for an hour before services.

Memorials may be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church, Rochester.

Lonzo Meredith

Lonzo MEREDITH, 84, 408 Center St., Akron died at 8:40 a.m. today at Life Care Center, Rochester. Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Friday, December 30, 1994

Lonzo Meredith

Nov. 17, 1910 - Dec. 29, 1994

Services for Lonzo D. MEREDITH, 84, 408 North Center St., Akron, will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Akron United Methodist Church, Akron, with Rev. Harold LEININGER and Rev. Dennis SHOCK officiating. Burial will be at the Akron Cemetery, Akron. Friends may call at 2-4 p.m. nd 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Mr. Meredith died at 8:40 a.m. Thursday at the Life Care Center, Rochester. He was born to Harvey and Ada PAXTON MEREDITH. On June 24, 1934, in Kokomo, he married Lucile SCHAFER, who survives.

He retired from Sonoco Products Company where he was a machinist. He had also worked at Pike Lumber Company. Both companies are in Akron. He was a member of the Akron United Methodist Church, the Akron Lions Club, and a bowler at Monday Night Men’s League in North Manchester.

Surviving with his wife are one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Mary Ann) GARDNER, Fort Wayne; two granddaughters, Denise PARAMORE, Indianapolis; Angela GARDNER, Fort Wayne; one brother, Donnie MEREDITH, Claypool. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Trelba FITTON and Opal TULLIS.

Saturday, December 31, 1994

Mary Alice Forst

May 3, 1924 - Dec. 30, 1994

Mary Alice FORST, 70, of R.R. 1, Box 84 A, Roann, died at 1:58 p.m. Friday at Wabash County Hospital, Wabash. She had been hospitalized since Dec. 19.

She was born in Miami County to Jesse W. and Blanche SEIDNER BARNHISEL. She married Carl J. FORST Sept. 1, 1956 in Huntington County, who preceded her in death on Aug. 26, 1989. She was retired from Eaton Corp. (formerly Singer Controls) in North Manchester. She was a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church.

Surviving are one daughter, Sandra DENTON, Roann; and two grandsons, Josh and Jeremy DENTON, Roann. Preceding in death was a brother, Doine BARNHISEL.

Services will be held 10 a.m. Monday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron with the Rev. Richard FOX officiating. Burial will be at Gaerte Cemetery, Macy [northeast of Gilead]. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Sunday at Hartzler Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Emmanuel United Methodist Church.