FULTON COUNTY INDIANA

OBITUARIES

1995

The Rochester Sentinel

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The Rochester Sentinel

1995

Tuesday, January 3, 1995

Mary Alice Forst

May 3, 1924 - Dec. 30, 1994

Mary Alice FORST, 70, Route 1, Box 84 A, Roann, died at 1:58 p.m. Friday at Wabash County Hospital, Wabash, where she had been hospitalized since Dec. 19.

She was born in Miami County to Jesse W. and Blanche SEIDNER BARNHISEL. On Sept. 1, 1956 in Huntington County she married Carl J. FORST, who died Aug. 26, 1989. She retired from Eaton Corporation (formerly Singer Controls) in North Manchester and 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 were to have been at 10 a.m. Monday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with the Rev. Richard FOX officiating. Burial was to have been in the Gaerte Cemetery, Macy [northeast of Gilead]. Memorials may be made to Emmanuel United Methodist Church.

Delbert R. Good

Jan. 7, 1920 - Jan. 2, 1995

Delbert R. “Zeke” GOOD, 74, of 208 North Troutman St., Kewanna died at 11:57 a.m. Monday at community Hospital, East, Indianapolis.

He was born in Rochester to John Wesley and Mona Gail GAILBREATH GOOD. On May 5, 1940 in Kewanna he married Geraldine J. “Ginger” HAMMAN who died Dec. 26, 1989. He was a retired carpenter and life member of the Jim Talbott VFW Post 1121, Kewanna. He served in the U.S. Army in Europe during World War II.

Surviving are three sons, L. Joe [GOOD], Kewanna; Dick [GOOD], Logansport, and John H. [GOOD], Star City; four sisters, Leona TAYLOR, Ida Mae OVERMYER and Patsy BRYANT, all of Plymouth, and Donna SUMMERS, Rochester; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Preceding in death was a brother and a sister.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, with the Rev. Denise DAVAULT officiating. Burial will be at the Citizens I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Kewanna. Graveside military services will be held. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and after 8 a.m. Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the Kewanna United Methodist Church.

Charles M. Amones

Charles M. AMONES, 79, of Avon Park, Fla., died Friday at Walker Memorial Medical Center.

He was a Marshall County native who lived in Plymouth until he moved to Florida in 1977. He was a Methodist and life member of the Plymouth VFW. He was a U.S. Army veteran who served in World War II. He retired from the U.S. Poss Office after 20 years of service. He was married to Bernice Irene RANNALLS, who died Jan. 6, 1994.

Surviving are one step-daughter, Donna DAWSON, South Bend; one brother, Harold [AMONES], Bixby, Okla. four sisters, Margaret AMES, Plymouth; Beatrice ANDERS, Plymouth; Mildred SHIVELY, Avon Park, Fla., and Geraldine ZIMMERMAN, Plymouth.

Fountain Funeral Home, 507 U.S. 27 North, Avon Park, Fla., 33825, is in charge of arrangements.

C. Ferrell Brown

June 9, 1905 - Dec. 30, 1994

C. Ferrell BROWN, 89, of 624 East 13th St., Winamac, died at 9:38 p.m. Friday at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.

She was born in Buffalo to Anthony and Robina BURRIS FREEMAN. On Jan. 2, 1924 in Winamac she married Harry BROWN, who died Aug. 10, 1989. She lived in Winamac most of her life and was a member of Ripley Gospel Chapel.

Surviving are two daughters, Phyllis POWNALL, Rochester, and Lula LAUDER, Oxford, Mich.; three sons, Harold [BROWN], Kwqnn; Richard R. [BROWN], Winamac, and Leonard [BROWN], Mentone; twenty grandchildren; twenty-six great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Preceding in death was a son, four sisters and four brothers.

Services were to have been at 1 p.m. Monday at Frain Mortuary, Winamac, with the Rev. John LAUDER officiating. Burial was to have been in McKinley Memorial Gardens, Winamac. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army or Pulaski Health Care Center.

Ruby L. Wildermuth

April 17, 1918 - Jan. 2, 1995

Ruby L. WILDERMUTH, 76, of P.O. Box 54, Fulton, died at 6:44 p.m. Monday at 2123 Westgate Drive.

She was born in Fulton County to William Sherman and Bessie EYTCHESON REED. In 1990 she retired from General Tire after working there for 37 years. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church.

Surviving are one daughter, Judy K. McDONALD, Logansport; one ons, Robert J. WILDERMUTH, Logansport; two sisters, Mildred DICE, Fulton, and Betty KERBY, Frankfort; one brother, Don REED, Fulton; four grandchildren, David RUCH, Eric WILDERMUTH, Chris WILDERMUTH ARMSTRONG and Kim McDONALD, and one great-grandchild, Brock ARMSTRONG. Preceding in death was a son and a sister.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport, with the Rev. John WEEKS officiating. Burial will be in the Fulton Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Victor M. Willy Sr.

Feb. 20, 1902 - Jan. 3, 1995

Victor M. WILLY Sr., 92, of Rt. 6, Logansport, died at 6 a.m. today at his residence.

He was born in Cass County to Ignace and Mary GEIR WILLY. On Feb. 26, 1927 in Logansport he marrid Ethel M. CUNNINGHAM who died Dec. 15, 1990. He was a retired farmer and member of All Saints Catholic Church, Logansport. He served in the U.S. Army in Panama.

Surviving are three daughters, Helen L. WILSON, Logansport; Doris WISE, Logansport, and Nada HERROLD, Kewanna; two sons, Victor M. [WILLY], Jr., Logansport, and Elton G. [WILLY], Klamath Falls, Ore.; one sister, Frances TUSSING, Logansport; twenty-four grandchildren; thirty-one great-grandchildren and ten step-great-grandchildren. Preceding in death was one grandson, four sisters and three brothers.

Services at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Royal Center, are pending.

Geraldine Freeman

Geraldine SWIHART FREEMAN, 58, of Denver, died Monday evening at Columbus Regional Hospital, Columbus.

Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Wednesday, January 4, 1995

Victor M. Willy Sr.

Feb. 20, 1902 - Jan. 3, 1995

Services for Victor M. WILLY Sr., 92, of Rt. 6, Logansport, will be held at 9 a.m. Friday at All Saints Catholic Church, Logansport, with Father Donald GROSS officiating. Burial will be at the Leiters Ford I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral, Royal Center. A scxripture service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.

Mr. Willy died at 6:00 a.m. Tuesday at his home. He was born in Cass County to Ignace and Mary GEIR WILLY. On Feb. 26, 1927 in Logansport he married Ethel M. CUNNINGHAM, who died on Dec. 15, 1990. He served in the U.S. Army in Panama and was a retired farmer. He was a member of All Saints Catholic Church, Logansport.

Surviving are three daughters, Helen L. WILSON and Doris WISE, both of Logansport, and Nada HERROLD, Kewanna; two sons, Victor M. [WILLY] Jr., Logansport, and Elton G. [WILLY], Klamath Falls, Ore.; one sister, Frances TUSSING, Logansport; twenty-one grandchildren, thirty-one great-grandchildren and ten step-great-grandchildren. Preceding in death was one grandson, three brothers and four sisters.

L. Gardiner Miller

March 24, 1911 - Oct. 17, 1994

Wordd has been received of the death of L. Gardiner MILLER, 83, of Ludington, Mich. he died Oct. 17 [1994] following an extended illness.

Mr. Miller was born March 24, 1911, in Kentland. He was married to Alice A. TROST on July 28, 1934, in Michigan City. She died July 16, 1991.

He retired in 1979 as a machinist and typesetter for the Ludington Daily News. He also had worked at The Rochester Sentinel. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Howard (Dalice) HERTZBERG, Lakewood, Colo.

Keila Marie Teetz

Aug. 31, 1989 - Jan. 3, 1995

Keila Marie TEETZ, 5, of 10013 West 16th Road, Argos, died at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at her home following an illness.

She was born in Plymouth to Harold William and Rebecca Marie DUFF TEETZ Jr. She lived her entire life in Argos and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ, Argos.

Surviving with her parents are one sister, Tomica Rennehe TEETZ, Argos; one brother, William Vance TEETZ, Aros; maternal grandparents, Donald DUFF, Warsaw, and Donald and Mary TIPTON, Bloomfield, N.M.; paternal grandparents, Jacqueline GEORGEN, Warren, Ohio; Letha TRIGG, Michigan City, and the Rev. Lloyd and Mrs. Phyllis HOWARD, Argos. Preceding in death was a grandfather, Harold TEETZ Sr.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at th Church of Jesus Christ with the Rev. Lloyd HOWARD officiating. Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Thursday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, and one hour before services Friday at the church.

Allie J. Clemons

Aug. 4, 1913 - Jan. 4, 1995

Allie J. CLEMONS, 81, of Rt. 1, Macy, died at 5:10 a.m. today in her home.

She was born in Dekalb County, Tenn., to Harvey and Ida STARNS HALE. On Jan. 1, 1934 at Smithville, Tenn., she married Coy Lee CLEMONS who died Jan. 1, 1965. She retired from W.C. Redmon and Sons Inc., Peru, and attended the Deedsville United Methodist Church.

Surviving are two daughters, Barbara MIKESELL, Rochester, and Reba GARRISON, Peru; three sons, Robert [CLEMONS], Richmond, Va.; Carl Dee [CLEMONS], Syracuse, and Bobby Joe [CLEMONS], Macy; two sisters, Willie Lee MOSS and Jewel PETERSON, both of Cookeville, Tenn.; fourteen grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, twenty-one great-grandchildren, and six step-great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were one grandson; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Daisey FRANKLIN, and four brothers, Fred, Frank, Jeff and Odell HALE.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev. Norris KING officiating. Burial will be in the Ever-Rest Memorial Park Cemetery, Logansport. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Thursday.

Thursday, January 5, 1995

Robert C. Callaway

Former Rochester resident Robert Charles CALLAWAY, South Bend, died at 4:05 a.m. today at Countryside Place Nursing Home, Mishawaka.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Hickey Funeral Home, 17131 Cleveland Road, South Bend. Burial will be in the Riverview Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday.

Geraldine S Freeman

Aug. 3, 1936 - Jan. 2, 1995

Services for Geraldine SWIHART FREEMAN, 58, Route 1 Box 105, Denver, will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Hartzler Funeral home, Akron.

The Rev. Leroy LANE will officiate. Burial will be in the Mentone Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. today.

Freeman died unexpectedly at 5:20 p.m. Monday at Columbus Regional Hospital, Columbus, while she was traveling to her daughter’s home.

She was born in Fulton County to Charles and Vesta Mae SMITH SWIHART. In May, 1982 in Jackson County, Kentucky, she married George FREEMAN, who survives. She was an in-home health care provider and during her life lived near Akron and Wabash and in Kentucky.

Surviving with her husband are one daughter, Mrs. Tom (Debra) SLUSS, Paintfille, Ky.; one son, Keith SHEPHERD, Wabash; seven step-children; eighteen grandchildren, and one sister, Willodean SWOPE, Nappanee. Preceding in death were one son, one sister ad three brothers.

Helen H. Stenberg

Dec. 28, 1909 - Jan. 4, 1995

Helen H. STENBERG, 85, Flinn Memorial Home, Marion, died at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday.

She was born in Peru to Arthur Thomas and Carrie May MILLER RANKIN. On Jan. 24, 1934 in LaGrange, Ill., she married Conrad N. STENBERG, who died June 10, 1973. She was a former Deedsville resident and member of the Deedsville United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women.

Surviving are two daughters, Harriet MOULTON, Bellingham, Wash., and Shirley Sigrid COLE, Marion; seven grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild, and two sisters, Berenice MAUS, North Manchester, and Jean HIPPENSTERL, Kokomo. Preceding in death was one brother, Ralph RANKIN.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Deedsville I.O.O.F. Cemetery with the Rev. Norris KING officiating. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday at McClain Funeral Home, Peru. Memorials may be made to the Deedsville United Methodist Chuch or Flinn Memorial Home, Marion.

Justin Michael Brown

Dec. 14, 1994 - Jan. 4, 1995

Justin Michael BROWN of 402 North Morgan St., Mentone, died at 10:02 a.m. Wednesday at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, where he had been a petient for three weeks.

He was born in South Bend to Robert and Eva Christen JACKSON BROWN.

Surviving with his parents are maternal grandmother, Mary McFARREN, Mentone; paternal grandmother, Agnes BRIGHT, Rochester; paternal grandfather, Roger BROWN, Kemp, Texas, and maternal great-grandmother, Myrtle DAMRON, Palestine.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Mentone Cemetery with Rev. Rob RUBERG officiating. Friends may call from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.

Alvin D. Newcomb

Nov. 21, 1920 - Jan. 4, 1995

Alvin D. NEWCOMB, 74, of 8270 19th Road, Argos, died at 10:27 a.m. Wednesday shortly after being admitted at St. Joseph Hospital of Marshall County, Plymouth.

He was born in Marshall County to DeWitt and Zona HECK NEWCOMB. On Sept. 24, 1944 in Tippecanoe he married Phyllis Jeanne HOOVER who died in November 1968. He was a farmer and 1987 retiree from Reymolds Aluminum Corp., Bourbon. He lived most of his life in Argos and was a member of the Walnut Church of the Brethren and AARP of Argos.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Kathleen A. CARTER and Mrs. Terry (Janeen) ATKINS, both of Argos; two sons, Terry L. [NEWCOMB], Belleview, Ill., and Jack E. [NEWCOMB[, Canton, Ohio; fifteen grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ruby TOBEY, Rochester, and Mrs. Elmer (Chloa) FLETCHER, Argos. Preceding in death were one sister, Lydia SHOEMAKER and two brothers, Roy and Wendell NEWCOMB.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Walnut Church of the Brethren with the Revs. Tony SCHNEIDER and Robert RICE officiating. Burial will be in the Walnut Church of the Brethren Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos and one hour before services at the church. Memorials may be made to Real Services-Nutrition Site, Argos.

Friday, January 6, 1995

Mary A. Brown

March 25, 1910 - Jan. 5, 1995

Mary A. BROWN, 84, of 201 West Main St., Kewanna, died at 2:34 p.m. Thursday at Memorial Hospital, Logansport.

She was born in Royal Center to William and Tressa COOK GRAY. On April 24, 1932 in Winamac, she married Theodore A. BROWN who died June 2, 1977. She retired from Kewanna Implement Co. where she worked as a bookkeeper. She gaduated from Kewanna High School in 1928 and South Bend Business College in 1930.

Surviving are two daughrters, Evelyn S. PETERS, Kewanna, and Vivian A. HATHAWAY, Warsaw; two sons, Frederick A. [BROWN], St. Cloud, Fla., and Jerry L. [BROWN], Kewanna; twelve grandchildren, and nineteen great-grandchildren. Preceding in death was one daughter and one grandson.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, at Harrison=Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, wih the Rev. Bryan TON officiatng. Burial will be in the Citizens I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Kewanna. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Saturday and after 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Memorials may be made to the Kewanna United Methodist Church.

John N. Dickover

Oct. 11, 1916 - Jan. 4, 1995

John N. DICKOVER, 80, died at 5:35 p.m. Wednesday at the Indiana Veteans Home, West Lafayette.

Formerly of Rochester, Dickover was born in Big Timer, Mont. He worked at Sealed Power as a machinist until he retired in 1981. He was a woodworker and craftsman and member of VFW Post 1154, Lafayette; American Legion Post 492, Lafayette, and the Rochester Moose Lodge. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.

Surviving are one son, John [DICKOVER], Tampa, Fla.; one daughter, Annette McCARTY, Lakeland, Fla.; one brother, Gene [DICKOVER[, Roseburg, Ore.; three grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Preceding in death was one brother, Marion [DICKOVER], and one granddaughter, Susan TULLIS.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Chapel of All Faith at the Indiana Veterans Home with Father David DOUGLAS officiating. Friends may call after 1 p.m. at the chapel. Burial will be in the Indiana Veterans Home Cemetery. Landis-Loy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Saturday, January 7, 1995

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Monday, January 9, 1995

James M. Johnson

Feb. 24, 1940 - Jan. 8, 1995

James M. JOHNSON, 54, 1184 West Aitken St., Fulton, died at 6:34 a.m. Sunday at Memorial Hospital, Logansport. He had been ill since August.

Born in Liberty Township to Alfred D. and Murial M. SHOEMAKER JOHNSON, he married Joyce F. CULP on Feb. 8, 1959 in Fulton. She survives. He was a self-employed truck driver and lifetime resident of Fulton Couny. He was a member of the Fulton Masonic Lodge and Teamsters Union Local 705.

Surviving with his wife are one daughter, Mrs.Al (Cindy) KINSEL, Rochester; one son, James A., wife Pam JOHNSON, Rochester; father Alfered C., Rochester; two grandchildren, Jenna and Brady KINSEL, both of Rochester; three sisters, Mrs. Les (Kathern) FEECE, Argos; Mrs. Ellen Rose CAPLETTE, Southbridge, Mass., and Mrs. John (Jean) STUCKEY, Indianapolis, and one brother, Afred D. “Buck” JOHNSON Jr., Lincoln, Neb. Preceding in death was his mother, Murial, who died Dec. 3, 1980.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Fulton, with the Rev. George TROYER officiating. Burial will be in the Fulton Cemetery. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Tuesday and after 10 a.m. Wednesday. Masonic services will be conducted by the Fulton Masonic Lodge at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Cancer Fund or Logansport Memorial Hospital Home Care and Hospice.

Eloise J. Hoehn

March 15, 1930 - Jan. 8, 1995

Eloise J. HOEHN, 64, of 302 North Virgil St., Akron, died at 8:15 p.m. Sunday at Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis. She had been in failing health for one month.

She was born in Marion to Verlin A. and Mabelle Ruth HARTZLER RAMSEY. On May 27, 1950 in Fort Wayne she married Albert A. HOEHN, who died March 15, 1991.

She moved to Akron from Fort Wayne in 1992. She was a consultant with K-9 Entry Service, North Manchester. She graduated from Akron High School in 1947 and from Fort Wayne International Business College.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Marshal (Lisa HOEHN) HIRSCH, North Manchester; three brothers, James C. RAMSEY, Charles E. RAMSEY and John W. RAMSEY Sr., all of Akron, and aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron, with the Rev. Frank WHITAKER officiating. Burial wil be in the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday and after noon Thursday.

Emery Katona

Emery KATONA, 85, formerly of South Bend, died Saturday evening at Life Care Center, Rochester, following a three-month illness.

He was the son of Peter and Theresa KATONA and was a mechanic for South Bend Freight Lines.

Surviving are two sons, John and Donald [KATONA], both of South Bend.

Burial and services will be held Thursday at Highland Cemetery, South Bend. Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of arrangements.

Mossie D. Richards

Mossie D. RICHARDS, 78, of 104 East South St., Burket, died at 10 p.m. Sunday at Mason’s Health Care, Warsaw.

Arrangements are pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Tuesday, January 10, 1995

Mossie D. Richards

Aug. 6, 1916 - Jan. 9, 1995

Mossie D. RICHARDS, 78, of 104 E. South St., Burket, formerly of Charleston, W.Va., died at 10 p.m. Sunday at Masons Health Care, Warsaw.

She was born in Breathet, Ky. to Norman and Fannie VAUGHN ALLEN. In 1960 she married Cebert R. RICHARDS who died in 1965. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Christian Church, Marmet, W.V.

Surviving are three sons, James B. DOVE, Charleston, W.Va.; Robert A. WHITE, San Francisco, Cal.; and Wallace DOVE, Burket; ten grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; and one sister, Farrie TURNER, Bartow, Fla. She was preceded in death by one sister, Grace and one brother, Bill [ALLEN].

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Palestine Cemetery, east of Mentone with Rev. Douglas JOHNS officiating. Friends may call from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Wednesday, January 11, 1995

Edith M. Snider

July 28, 1908 - Dec. 28, 1994

Edith M. SNIDER, 86, of Waukegan, Ill. died Wednesday, Dec. 28, 1994 at Winchester House, Libertyville, Ill.

She was born in Wagner Station, Ind., to Ira B. and Bessie DAWSON HURST. She graduated from Rochester High School in 1926. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Waukegan, the Eastern Star, Sweet Adelines and AARP.

Surviving are four children, Jerrold (Charlene) SNIDER, Gurnee, Ill.; Helen Caryl JOHNSON, Wilmington, N.C.; Michael (Cynthia) SNIDER of Waukegan, Ill.; and Stephen (Melanie) SNIDER, Burnsville, N.C.; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Mary HURST, two brothers, John and George HURST and by her husband, Everett SNIDER, who died in 1949.

Funeral services were Friday, Dec. 30, 1994 at Marsh Funeral Home in Waukegan with the Rev. Keith CERK of the First Baptist Church officiating. Interment was at North Shore Garden of Memories in North Chicago, Ill.

Anita J. Samuelson

Apr. 29, 1920 - Jan. 11, 1995

Anita J. SAMUELSON, 74, 201 Pontiac St., died at 1:03 a.m. Wednesday at her residence after a long illness.

She was born in Rochester to William and Mabel NORMAN ZIMMERMAN and spent her eitire life in this community. On Oct. 15, 1940, in Covington, Ky., she married Stanley E SAMUELSON, who survives. She worked at Topps Mfg.; as secretary to the principal for 15 years at Rochester High School, and at First Federal Savings Bank, Rochester. She retired in 1980. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and was United Ministries food pantry coordinator.

Surviving with her husband are two daughters, Mrs. Carl (Judith) OVERMYER, South Bend; Mrs. Mark (Joyce) SROUFE, Rochester; one son, Philip and his wife Nancy SAMUELSON, Bolingbrook, Ill.; seven grandchildren, Eric, Mark and Scott OVERMYER, South Bend; Sarah DAULTON and Erin SROUFE, Rochester; Julie SAMUELSON, Las Vegas, Nev.; Jason SAMUELSON, Bolingbrook, Ill.; and one sister, Lura KIRKENDALL, Nashvile, Tenn. She was preceded in death by four sisters, Jean ZIMMERMAN, Martha EWEN, Wilma McKINNEY, and Nina WAECHTER, and three brothers, Byron, Ralph and Dale ZIMMERMAN.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Grace United Methodist Church, Rochester, with Revs. Jack HARTMAN and Jeff TAYLOR officiating. Burial will be at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Rochester. Friends may call at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, from 4-8 p.m. Thursday and at the church Friday one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be made to the United Ministries Food Pantry.

Howard M. Utter

Howard M. UTTER, 85, 418 N. Mishawaka St., Akron, died at 9:20 p.m. Tuesday at his home.

Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home in Akron.

Thursday, January 12, 1995

Howard M. Utter

[by Ann Kindig]

Howard M. UTTER, 85, who, in his 60 years as president of Pike Lumber Company, became a recognized leader of Indiana’s hardwood lumber industry, died Tuesday night at his home in Akron. He had been in failing health for several years.

During his tenure at Pike, he advocated reforestation practices that enabled the firm to say, “We plant more than we cut” and led it in developing an international market for its products.

He was an honorary life member and director of the Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association, a lifetime member of the National Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association and a former member of Fort Wayne’s Forum Club. During World War II, he served as a member of the War Production Board. He and his wife founded Pike Memorial Park in Akron, and he was a past president of the Akron Lions Club, a former Explorer Scout leader and member of the Sagamore Council of Boy Scouts of America. He also belonged to the Izaak Walton League, Nature Conservancy and Acres, Inc. He was a member of the Akron United Methodist Church.

A native of Henry township, he was born June 8, 1909, the son of Oliver Perry and Ethel SMITH UTTER. He attended Michigan State and Indiana universities but always said his real education had come as a lumberjack in the north woods. On January 21, 1934, he married Helen PIKE, who survives.

Also surviving are three children, Mrs. Bill (Kay) BROWN, Decatur; Channing UTTER, Akron, and Mrs. Joe (Lynne) NORTHROP, Huntington; ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. A sister, Selena UTTER GERIG, preceded him in death.

Visitation, which will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday in the Akron United Methodist Church, will be followed by a 1:30 p.m. funeral service conducted by the Rev. Harold LEININGER, assisted by the Rev. Dennis SHOCK. Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, is in charge of arrangements.

Mary L. Keele

April 8, 1924 - Jan. 11, 1995

Mary Louise KEELE, 70, of 430 South Michigan St., Argos, died at 8:40 p.m. Wednesday at her home following a three-month illness.

She was born in Talma to Ralph G. and Eva I. STARNER SMITH. On June 1, 1963 in Rochester she married Donald L. KEELE, who survives. She lived in the Argos community for 31 years, having moved there from Rochester. She was a member of the Argos Bible Church and Order of Eastern Star, Rochester.

Surviving with her husband are one daughter, Mrs. David P. (Linda Ann) MARSHALL, Bremen; one son, Gary L. HITTLE, Argos; one step-daughter, Mrs. Ed (Catherine Susan) McMICHAEL, Argos; one step-son, David Allen KEELE, Kansas City, Kan.; seven grandchildren; two brothers, Robert [SMITH], Rochester, and Jerry [SMITH], South Bend. Preceding in death were two infant sisters, Betty I. Shortz and Norma [SMITH].

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Argos Bible Church with the Rev. Mark FISHBURN officiating. Burial will be in the Walnut Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Argos. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, and after 9:30 a.m. Friday at the church.

Dorothy J. Krisher

May 21, 1929 - Jan. 11, 1995

Dorothy Jean KRISHER, 65, of 1114 Bancroft Ave., died at 3:50 p.m. Wednesday at her home following a long illness.

She was born in Prestonsburg, Ky., to Erven H. and Alva WRIGHT BRADLEY. She was a seamstress and worked for Hart, Schaffner & Marx until she retired in 1990. She was a member of New Life Church and lived most of her life in Rochester after moving from Kentucky.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Mike (Kathy) STUTZMAN, and Mrs. Robert J. (Janet) BECK, both of Rochester, and Mrs. Robert (Deborah) SEARS, Pierceton; two sons, William C. [KRISHER], St. Louis, Mo., and Douglas N. [KRISHER], Los Angeles, Calif.; twelve grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Zola SMITH, Butler, and Mrs. Merlene DAWSON, Logansport; two brothers, the Rev. Henry BRADLEY and Harold BRADLEY, both of Rochester. Preceding in death was one sister, Sylvia ILLIFF; three brothers, Luther, Spearl Edward and Whitten BRADLEY, and one granddaughter, Heather BELILES.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home with the Rev. Brian TAMMANY officiatng. Burial will be in the Sycamore Cemetery, northeast of Rochester. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Friday and after noon Saturday.

Friday, January 13, 1995 to Saturday, Jan. 14, 1995

[no obits]

Monday, January 16, 1995

Freda Ann Ingle

April 15, 1903 - Jan. 14, 1995

Freda Ann INGLE, 91, of Rt. 1, Box 185, Macy, died at 6:09 p.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Hospital.

She was born in Tipton County to John A. and Dora Dell JONES WILES. On May 30,1925 in Nappanee she married Charles Jay INGLE, who died April 23, 1983. In 1970 she retired from Delco Electronics after 26 years of service. She was a member of United Auto Workers Local 292 and member and past president of Eagles Lodge 255, both of Kokomo. She was a member of World War II War Mothers, Modern Woodman of America Auxiliary and the Fulton Wesleyan Church.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. George (Beverly Jean) LEWIS, Macy; four sons, James D.; Thomas D. and Mildred A.; Dwight M. Sr. and Virginia L. [INGLE], all of Kokomo, and Roger Lee and Bobbie [INGLE], Marina, Calif.; nineteen grandchildren; forty-five great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren, and one sister, Vera WILES, Kokomo. Preceding in death were four sisters; two brothers; one great-grandson and two daughters-in-law.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Ellers Mortuary Main Street Chapel, 725 South Main St., Kokomo, with the Revs. George TROYER and Elmer INGLE officiating. Burial will be in the Crown Point Cemetery. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Tuesday. A ladies memorial service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Memorials may be made to the Fulton Wesleyan Church.

Wayne A. Daulton

Aug. 13, 1919 - Jan. 14, 1995

Wayne Allen DAULTON, 75, of Rochester, died at 11:15 a.m. Saturday at Life Care Center where he had lived for the last two months.

He was born in Rochester to Charles and Lucy SHAFFER DAULTON. On Feb. 16, 1941 in Valparaiso he married Jean WILSON, who survives. He was lifetime resident of Rochester. He and his late brother Dale “Dirty” DAULTON owned and operted Daulton’s Sinclair Service Station at Ninth and Monroe streets for many years. He later worked for the Indiana Highway Department until he retired on June 1, 1985. He served in the United States Navy during World War II and was a member of the LeRoy Shelton American Legion Post.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Jack (Candace) RAGLAND, Corydon, and Mrs. Mark (Jill) ALBER, Rochester; one son, Jack [DAULTON], Washington, D.C.; five grandsons, Joe FOSTER, Atlanta, Ga.; John FOSTER, Fishers; Dustin OVERMYER, Akron; Eric HAMMEL, Rochester, and Jack G DAULTON, North Carolina; one great-granddaughter, Carmen FOSTER, Fishers, and two great-grandsons, Gregory and Noah DAULTON, North Carolina, [and sister, Velma VIGUS of Los Angeles, Calif.]. Preceding in death were one sister, Barbara SWAIN and four brothers, Ben, Dale, Joseph and his twin brother Glen [DAULTON].

Private family services will be held and there will be no visitation or public viewing. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Foster & Good Funeral home is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Cancer Fund in care of Mrs. Eileen Halterman, 218 West Fourth St.

Emma S. Doering

Emma S. DOERING, 94, of 10648 Larissa St., Orlando, Fla., died Thursday.

She was born in New Haven and moved to Central Florida in 1987. She was married to Grover DOERING for 70 years and lived in the Beaver Dam community for 43 years. She was a member of the Lincoln Ladies Chub, Lake County Extension Club, 4-H Parent Club and WCTU, all of Indiana. She attended the Methodist Church.

Surviving are one daughter, Betty HOLLOWAY, Orlando, Fla.; three sons, Ray [DOERING], Akron; Russell [DOERING], Sunnydale, Calif.; and Don [DOERING], Sanford, Fla.; eleven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildre.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Rehbaum-Harden Funeral Home, 333 East Fifth Ave., Mount Dora, Fla. with Chaplain Maureen KREMLINGER officiating. Burial will be at the Lakeside Memory Gardens Eustis. Friends may call from 3-6 p.m. today.

Tuesday, Jan. 17, 1995

[no obits]

Wednesday, January 18, 1995

Patricia J. Hoover

Feb. 15, 1940 - Jan. 16, 1995

Patricia Joan KNEPPER HOOVER, 54, died Monday Jan. 16 at 11:20 a.m. at her Lansing, Mich., home after a 1 1/2-year illness. She was born on Feb. 15, 1940 in Dorton, Ky. She lived in Rochester most of her life until moving to Lansing in 1990. In Lansing, she owned and operted Pat’s Painting Service.

Pat is the daughter of the late Mary KNEPPER HOLLINGSWORTH and the late Roy KNEPPER. Surviving are her four children, April HOOVER and son-in-law Jim McGINN of Milton, Mass.; Aaron HOOVER of Indianapolis, Ind.; Autumn HOOVER of Warsaw, Ind., and Adam HOOVER of Carmel, Ind.; and grandson Zachary SMITH. Also surviving are her aunts Martha STARKWEATHER of Noth Manchester, Ind.; Della KENNEDY of Zuni, W.Va.; Delphia POTTER of Pikeville, Ky., and uncle Sam ROGERS of Omar, W.Va.

Memorial services will be held on Friday, January 20, at 6 p.m. at Palmer-Bush Funeral Home, 520 E. Mt. Hope Ave., Lansing, Mich. The phone number is 517-484-5349.

Pat requested that her remains be cremated. In a private ceremony her ashes will be spread by her four children, son-in-law, and grandson on her mother’s grave.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in Pat’s memory to Visitng Nurse Hospice, 4801 Willoughby, Suite 7, Holt, Mich. 48842-1092.

Thursday, January 19, 1995

Sharon S. Fraser

Aug. 10, 1942 - Jan. 16, 1995

Sharon Sue FRASER, 52, 15215 West Sixth Road, Plymouth, died at 9:03 a.m. Monday at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.

She was born in Monroeville to Taylor and Faerol HOLT. On March 2, 1962 in Rochester she married James M. FRASER, who survives. She graduated from Rochester High School in 1960 and moved to Plymouth in 1990. She was a member of St. John Luthersn Church, Flatrock.

Surviving with her husbad are two sons, David J. [FRASER], Memphis, Tenn., and Jeffrey A. [FRASER], Columbus, Ohio; one granddaughter; two sisters, Nova Jewel BARKLEY, Ossian, and Becky CLAYTON, Tallahassee, Fla.; one brother, Jerry J. HOLT, Churubusco, and in-laws, Fred and Mary FRASER.

Services were at 10:30 a.m. today at Zwick-Sefton and Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur. Burial was in the Monroeville Memorial Cemetery.

Mable M. Neff

Nov. 13, 1909 - Jan. 17, 1995

Mable M. NEFF, 85, of 3718 Vistula Road, Mishawaka, died at 1140 a.m. Tuesday at Healthwin Hospital and Nursing Home, South Bend, where she had resided since December.

She was born in Riga, Mich., to Henry and Ida WINKLEMAN WAIGAND. On April 30, 1931 in Riga, Mich., she married George NEFF, who died Juy 4, 1969. She was a seamstress and former member of the Argos United Methodist Church and Order of Eastern Star, both of Argos. She moved from Argos to South Bend and Mishawaka in 1969.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Ted (Dona) ALEXANDER, Mishawaka; four grandchildren, Louann BECKER PRUETT, Buchanan, Mich.; Maureen BOAKE, Walkerton; Erin ALEXANDER, Cassopolis, Mich., and Michael ALEXANDER, Mishawaka; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Alma BENTON, Blissfield, Mich., and Cara KLINEDINST, Dundee, Mich. Preceding in death was one sister.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos, with the Rev. Richard SNYDER officiating. There will be no visitation or viewing. Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to Portage Manor Home, 3016 Portage Ave., South Bend.

Charlotte I. Keesey

Sept. 17, 1914 - Jan. 18, 1995

Charlotte I. KEESEY, 80, 929 Jackson Blvd., Rochester, died at 2:45 p.m. Wednesday at her residence. She had been in failing health.

She was born in Kosciusko County to Russell and Jessie LANDIS PAXTON. On Oct. 28, 1948, in Rochester she married Fred M. KEESEY, who died Aug. 22, 1992. She was a homemaker and member of the World Wide Church of God, Plymouth.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. John (Molly) MEREDITH, Fort Wayne; Mrs. Dallas (Laura) McDIFFITT, Cape Coral, Fla.; five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, one step-great-great-great-granddaughter; two sisters, Edna CURTIS, Rochester, and Frieda GLOGER, Greenwood; four brothers, James PAXTON, Silver Lake; Ed PAXTON, Bud PAXTON and Larry PAXTON, all of Rochester. Preceding in death were two sisters, Neva STACKHOUSE and Bonnie GARBER, and one brother, Harold PAXTON.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Hartzler Funeral Home, Rochester, with Mr. Steve GERRARD officiatng. Burial will be at the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Friday. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Friday, January 20, 1995

Faye Crissman

Faye CRISSMAN, Roseville, Calif., died Jan. 10 at Travis Air Force Base Hospital after a long illness.

Surviving are three sisters, Marie LARKIN, Winamac; Lorraine HOWLAND, Piper City, Ill., and a twin sister Doris ERVIN, Kankakee, Ill., and one brother, Calvin COMBS, Varna, Ill.

Funeral services were held Jan. 14, at Santa Rosa, Calif.

V. Ruth Feltis

Feb. 22, 1903 - Jan. 20, 1995

V. Ruth FELTIS, 91, 209 Smith St., Kewanna, died at 3:30 a.m. today at Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home, Culver.

She was born in Colfax, Ill., to Franklin B. and Alice WILLIAMS COHAGAN. On March 9, 1921 in Winamac she married William Henson FELTIS, who died Sept. 11, 1975.

She was a homemaker and member of the Kewanna United Methodist Church and Victor Chapel Communty Circle.

Surviving are two daughters, Jeannette PEARSON, Rensselaer, and Dorothy Lou NULL, Leiters Ford; one son, Kenneth Douglas [FELTIS], Culver; nine grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. Preceding in death was one son, six brothers and two sisters.

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

N. Fern Davis

March 14, 1910 - Jan. 19, 1995

N. Fern DAVIS, 84, 730 School St., Culver, died at 12:15 p.m. Thursday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver.

She was born in Culver to Dominicus and Rose COOPER HATTEN. On March 18, 1931 in South Bend she married O.C. Dale DAVIS who died June 25, 1970. She was a retired offset typesetter and worked for six years at The Culver Press. She lived in Culver her whole life and was a member of the Burr Oak Church of God.

Surviving are two sons, Edward D. [DAVIS], South Bend, and Larry E [DAVIS], Culver; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one step-mother, Mary HATTEN, Culver; one sister, Pearl BLOOM, Grandville, Ill.; two half-sisters, Mrs. Donald E. (Marjorie) OVERMYER, and Mrs. Norman (Marilyn) KELLY, both of Culver, and one brother, Donald HATTEN, Pocatello, Idaho. Precedig in death was a sister, Merle CLAUSSEN.

Private graveside services will be held Saturay at the Leiters Ford I.O.O.F. Cemetery with Pastor Donald NUNEMAKER officiating. There will be no visitation. Bonine Funeral Home, Culver, is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Burr Oak Church of God.

Isobel M. Saatkamp

Aug. 10, 1929 - Sept. 28, 1994

Isobel M. SAATKAMP, 65, of 535 North Santa Barbara, Mesa, Ariz., died on Sept. 28 at Pecos Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Chandler, Ariz., following an illness.

She was born in South Bend to Jesse O. and Ardie V. CAREY FOX. On Oct. 1, 1955 in Pymouth she married Melvin SAATKAMP who survives. She owned and operted Isobel’s Beauty Salon, Argos, and was a beauician or 40 6ears. She graduated from Argos High School in 1947. She moved to Mesa, Ariz., in 1979 and attended the Lutheran Church there.

Surviving with her husband are one daughter, Mona SAATKAMP, Mesa, Ariz. one son, Mark [SAATKAMP], Mesa, and one sister, Mrs. Dan (Margo) GROGG, Rochester. Preceding in death was a sister, Barbara M. FOX.

A memorial service will be held at a time to be announced. Burial was in Mesa, Ariz. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Treatment and Research Foundation, 640 Jackson St., St. Paul, Minn., 55101. Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, is in charge of arrangements.

Blanche Towne

Blanche TOWNE, 64, of 418 West Seventh St., Rochester, died early today at her home following an illness.

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

Saturday, January 21, 1995

V. Ruth Feltis

Feb. 22, 1903 - Jan. 20, 1995

Funeral services for V. Ruth FELTIS, 91, of 209 Smith St., Kewanna, will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna

The Rev. Denise DAVAULT will officiate and burial will be in the Kistler Cemetery, Royal Center. Friends may call from 5-7 p.m. Sunday and after noon Monday. Memorials may be made to the Arthritis Foundation.

Mrs. Feltis died at 3:30 a.m. Friday at Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Nome, Culver. She was born in Colfax, Ill., to Franklin B. and Alice WILLIAMS COHAGAN. On March 9, 1921 in Winamac she married William Henson FELTIS, who died Sept. 11, 1975.

She was a homemaker and member of the Kewanna United Methodist Church and Victor Chapel Community Circle.

Surviving are two daughters, Jeannette PEARSON, Rensselaer, and Dorothy Lou NULL, Leiters Ford; one son, Kenneth Douglas [FELTIS], Culver; nine grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

Ruth M. Clark

Ruth M. CLARK, 86, of Florida died Wednesday, Jan. 11, [1995] at her home.

She was born in Culver and moved to Brevard County, Fla., in 1990 from Orlando. She was a member of Harbor City Baptist Church, Melbourne.

Surviving are [a daughter, Mary Ruth CLARK CARMEN, Melbourne, Fla.]; four sons, William [CLARK], Douglas, Mich.; George [CLARK], Peru Mass.; Harry [CLARK], Orlando, Fla., and David [CLARK], Melbourne, Fla.; one sister, Lucille KENDALL, Evansville; two [half-sisters], Reena SMITH, Winamac, and Ethel FISCHER, Valparaiso; one [half-brother], Roy Dean FISHER, Rochester; nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

Services were held at Harbor City Baptist Church, Melbourne and burial was to have been in Pittsfield, Mass.

Memorials may be made to Brevard Hospice, P.O. Box, 560965, Rockledge, Fla., 32956; Harbor City Baptist Church, pew Bibles, 2740 N. Pineapple Ave., Melbourne, Fla., 32935; First American Homecare, 95 Bulldog Blvd., No. 202, Melbourne, Fla., 32901; or Meals on Wheels, 2800 Aurora Road, Suite H, Melbourne, Fla., 32935.

Blanche M. Towne

Nov. 20, 1930 - Jan. 20, 1995

Blanche Marie TOWNE, 64, of 418 West Seventh St., died early Friday at her home following a two-week illness.

She was born in Winamac to Harry E. and Bertha M. DIXON BALL. On Aug. 20, 1952 in Kewanna she married Clyde E. “Junior” TOWNE Jr., who survives.

She was a homemaker and lived most of her life in the Rochester and Kewanna communities. She was a member of the former Sand Hill United Methodist Church. She graduated from Kewanna High School in 1948.

Surviving with her husband are one daughter, Mrs. John (Melody) ALLISON, Charleston, Ill.; two sons, Harry C. [TOWNE], Osceola, and Steven L. [TOWNE], Plymouth; five grandchildren, Bevin ALLISON, Charleston, Ill., and Meilssa, Joseph, Bryan and Phillip TOWNE, all of Plymouth. Preceding in death were her parents.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Jeff TAYLOR officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today and one hour before services Sunday.

Monday, January 23, 1995

Kenneth F. Boyer

Sept. 4, 1927 - Jan. 21, 1995

Kenneth F. BOYER, 67, 700 West, Burket, died at 9:12 p.m. Saturday at his residence.

He was born in Lagro to Lawrence and Mary BLACK BOYER and lived in Burket for 43 years. On June 14, 1952 he married Rose Louise GAGNON, who survives. He retired from Big Boy Products in 1992 and was employed at Arnoldt Corporation for 23 years.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Mrs. Cheryl SLONE, Burket; Mrs. Carl (Carol) SHEPHERD, Silver Lake; Mrs. Larry (Colleen) TAYLOR, Warsaw; two sisters, Mrs. Burdell (Darlene} BLACKBURN and Mrs. Gwendoll (Phyllis) BENNETT both of Warsaw and one brother, Donald BOYER, Mentone; and five grandchildren.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 23, at King Memorial Home, Mentone. Services will be at Silver Creek Church of God, Silver Lake, on Tuesday, Jan. 24, at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Roy WOLFE officiatng. Burial will be at Silver Creek Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Silver Creek Church of God.

Warren E. Easterday

Warren E. EASTERDAY, 69, 8317 East 100 South, Akron, died at 10:41 a.m. Sunday at Elyria Memorial Hospital, Elyria, Ohio.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy SLIGER EASTERDAY.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Peru. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday.

Richard S. Whittenberger

Richard S. WHITTENBERGER, 67, of 106 West Market St., Nappanee, formerly of the Beaver Dam community, died at 3:48 a.m. today at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne.

Arrangements are pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Tuesday, January 24, 1995

Richard S. Whittenberger

April 2, 1927 - Jan. 23, 1995

Richard S. WHITTENBERGER, 67, of 106 W. Market St., Nappanee, formerly of the Beaver Dam area, died at 3:48 a.m. Monday at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.

He was born in Kosciusko County to John Otis and Pearl HART WHITTENBERGER. On June 22, 1947 he married Bonnie Lou JONES, who survives. He was a retired farmer and managed the Amishland Antique Mall, Nappanee.

Surviving with his wife are one daughter, Mrs. Dick (Martha) COPPES, Atwood; two sons, Steve [WHITTENBERGER], Roanoke, and John [WHITTENBERGER], Rochester; two sisters, Mrs. Bernard (Pauline) KUHN, Mentone, and Mrs. Deloris YOUNG, North Manchester; two brothers, Robert and Donald [WHITTENBERGER], both of Akron; three grandchildren; two step-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with the Revs. Ersel POTTS and Wayne JOHNSON officiating. Burial will be at Stoney Point Cemetery, Clunette. Friends may call from 3 to 9 p.m. today.

Warren E. Easterday

March 31, 1925 - Jan. 22, 1995

Services for Warren E. EASTERDAY, 69, of 8317 East 100 South, Akron, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Pastor James MALBONE will officiate. Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Peru, where military rites will be conducted. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday.

Mr. Easterday died unexpectdly at 10:41 a.m. Sunday at Elyria Memorial Hospital, Elyria, Ohio. He was born in Wabash County to Noah and Dorotha HILEMAN EASTERDAY. On Jan. 18, 1943 in Peru he married Dorothy SLIGER, who survives.

He reitred from Torx Producs where he was an inspector. He was a World War II veteran and member of the Peru VFW Post.

Surviving with his wife are one daughter, Mrs. John (Linda) BROOKS, Grafton, Ohio; one son, Charles [EASTERDAY], Evansville; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one brother, Larry [EASTERDAY], Peru, and two sisters, Mrs. William (Ruby) HERRON, and Nancy LUND, both of Peru Preceding in death was one brother, Cifford [EASTERDAY].

Lester D. Edington

July 8, 1925 - Jan. 24, 1995

Lester D. “Spider” EDINGTON, 69, of 941 East 75 South, Rochester, died at 6:11 a.m. Tuesday at the Woodlawn Hospital emergency room.

He was born in Star City to William and Mabel IRVIN EDINGTON. On Feb. 13, 1960 in Rochester he married Patricia KELLY, who survives. He was the former custodian at Rochester High School and a member of Rochester First Christian Church. He was a lifelong resident of Fulton County.

Surviving with his wife are four sisters, Mrs. Louise GRUBE, Rochester; Mrs. Howard (Evelyn) BURNS, Rochester; Mrs Mace (Margaret) CARPENTER, [Carey, Ohio], and Mrs. Ed (Ruby) [ARMSTRONG]; Lafayette; three brothers, Carl [EDINGTON], Plymouth, and George and Ralph [EDINGTON], both of Rochester, and nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the First Christian Church, Rochester with the Rev. C. Alan HAZEN officiating. Burial will be at the Kewanna I.O.O.F. Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to the heart fund. Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of arrangements.

Wednesday, January 25, 1995

Helen Fish

April 12, 1921 - Jan. 24, 1995

Helen FISH, 73, of Forrest Park Health Care Center, Kokomo, formerly of 1229 Jackson Blvd., Rochester, died at 2:40 p.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Hospital, Kokomo, following a 6-year illness.

She was born in Newburyport, Mass. to Michael and Dehelia FARRINGTON LYONS. She lived in Rocheser for 29 years after living in Culver and South Bend. She was a nursing supervisor at Memorial Hospital, Logansport, for many years and retired in 1986. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rochester.

Suriving are three daughters, Mrs. Greg (Sheila) SHEPHERD and Pamela FISH, both of Rochester, and Mrs. Chris (Deb) BARRICK, Indianapolis; one son, Dr. Larry FISH (formerly of Rochester), Red Bluff, Calif; two granddaughters, Angie COOK, Argos, and Leah BARRICK, Indianapolis; four grandsons, Craig CROW, South Bend, and Ryan, Jeremy and Joey FISH, all of Red Bluff, Calif., and one sister, Mary SULLIVAN, Newburyport, Mass. Preceding in death was one brother, James LYONS.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father John ZAHN officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester. A vigil wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation.

Varyl V. Charles

May 9, 1910 - Jan. 24, 1995

Varyl Victoria CHARLES, 84, Miller’s Merry Manor, Logansport, died at 1:00 a.m. Tuesday at Miller’s Merry Manor.

She was born in Huntington to William F. and Verna Alvesta DeWALD ROBINSON. In 1928 she married John William CHARLES who is deceased. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Reformed Church of Gary.

Surviving are two sisters, Martha N. WELLS, Ballentine, S.C.; Mary Elizabeth LEFFEL, Merrillville; a niece, Carol KALMAR, Merrillville; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, John William CHARLES, Jr., her husband, and a sister, Dorothea E. SMALLY.

A graveside service will be at Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico, Ind. at 2:00 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, with Rev. Rod SCHULER officiating. Arrangements have been made by McClain Funeral Home.

Thursday, January 26, 1995 to Saturday, January 28, 1995

[no obits]

Monday, January 30, 1995

Roy D. Brovont

March 16, 1916 - Jan. 28, 1995

Roy D. BROVONT, 78, 2320 North Miller Ave., Marion, died at 6:11 a.m. Saturday at Marion General Hospital.

He was born in Custer, Mich., to John and Essie BOGUE BROVONT. On July 23, 1937 he married Betty DOUGLAS, who survives. He had lived in Marion since 1946. He owned and operated Brovont Builders for 45 years, retiring in 1990. He was a member of the Mount Olive United Methodist Church, the Deer Creek Conservation Club, the A.T.A. ad Sweetser Lions Club. He was a charter member of the Grant County Home Builders Association and an avid trap shooter.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Larry (Jennifer) BRINKER, Ramona, Calif. and Mrs. Phil (Jill) KIMBROUGH, South Pasadena, Calif.; one son, Tom [BROVONT], Rochester; eleven grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Needham-Storey North Chapel, 1341 North Baldwin Ave., Marion, with the Rev. Doug BARTON officiating. Burial will be in Grant Memorial Park, Marion. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today. Memorials may be made to the building committee of the Mount Olive United Methodist Church, 2015 North 300 West, Marion.

Esther M. Wickizer

May 30, 1900 - Jan. 29, 1995

Esther Margaret WICKIZER, 94, of 11403 Indiana 10, Argos, died at 8:11 a.m. Sunday at Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth, where she had been living since November.

She was born in Marshall County to William H. and Cora E. WARNER MYERS. On Sept. 7, 1924 in Marshall County she married Hillis D WICKIZER, who died April 11, 1967. She lived her entire life in Green Township west of Argos where she was a homemaker and helped her husband run a dairy farm. She was a member of the Argos United Methodist Church and the Whippoorwil Ladies Aid. She was a member and past president of General Federated Womens Club, Argos.

Surviving are one sister-in-law, Mrs. June WICKIZER, South Bend, one niece, one nephew and cousins Preceding in death was one brother, William O. MYERS, who died Nov. 2, 1966.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with the Rev. Richard LEWKE officiating. Burial will be in the Argos Maple Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and after 9 a.m. Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the Argos United Methodist Church.

Raymond C. Kreischer

Oct. 17, 1945 - Jan. 27, 1995

Raymond C. KREISCHER, 49, Fulton County Road 1000 West, Culver, died at 1 p.m. Friday at his home.

He was born in Delong to Raymond E. and Vera JONES KREISCHER. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam era. He lived in Aubbeenaubbee Township for the last six months, moving there from Culver. He was a member of the Collins-Tasch American Legion and Finney-Shilling VFW post. He was a chemical operator at Houbs Inc., Culver.

Surviving are two sons, Raymond D. [KREISCHER] II, Culver, and James M [KREISCHER[, Plymouth; his mother, Vera KREISCHER, Culver, and one sister, June SAGE, Culver.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Bonine Funeral Home, Culver, with the VFW post chaplain officiating. Burial will be in the Leiters Ford I.O.O.F. Cemetery where military rites will be conducted. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. today. Memorials may be made to the Finney-Shilling VFW Post 6919.

Lewis J. Mason

May 4, 1915 - Jan. 27, 1995

Lewis J. MASON, 80, Indianapolis, died Friday at 4 p.m.

He was a postal service employee for 30 years, retiring in 1971. He was an Army veteran of World War II and received the Bronze Star. He was a member of White Oak Methodist Church, Monticello.

Survivors include his wife, Jo HALTERMAN MASON; one daughtr, Lu Ann KRUG and two grandchildren. He was the brother-in-law of Rochester residents Otis HALTERMAN, Margaret NEWMAN, Evadean DEARDORFF, Eileen HALTERMAN, and Ruth TOBEY.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Vooris-Draper Funeral Home, Monticello. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. today in Shirley Brothers Washington Memorial Chapel. Burial will be in Indian Creek Cemetery, Monticello. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia Foundation.

Martha Jane Mundy

Oct. 3, 1918 - Jan. 28, 1995

Martha Jane MUNDY, 76, Sheridan, died Saturday morning at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Indianapolis.

She was born in Morgan County to Millard and Arminta BECK SHELLEY. On Nov. 6, 1938 she married Kenneth Clark MUNDY, who died July 26, 1993. She was a 1936 graduate of Ladoga High School. She retired in 1984 after serving 20 years as cafeteria manager for Marion-Adams Schools and head cook for Sheridan High School. She was a member of Sheridan Friends Missionary Society.

Surviving are two sons, Melvin D. [MUNDY], Harlan; Thomas C. [MUNDY], Indianapolis; two grandsons; three sisters, Evelyn BEALS, Frankfort; Josephine BEALS, Whitestown, and Dorothy BROWN, Rochester. Preceding in death were three brothers and two sisters.

Services will be Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at Kercheval Funeral Home, Indiana 47, Sheridan, with the Rev. John WEBB officiating. Burial will be in Mundy Cemetry near Sheridan. Friends may call today from 4 to 8 p.m.

Charlotte E. Helm

July 8, 1916 - Jan. 28, 1995

Charlotte E. HELM, 76, formerly of Rochester, died at 10:10 p.m. Saturday at St. Anthony’s Home, Crown Point, where she had resided the past four years.

She was born in Indianapolis to Forest Keith and Leanora KLEPFER. On June 15, 1941 in Indianapolis she married Richard P. HELM, who died Oct. 18, 1991. Mr. Helm was formerly district manager of State Farm Insurance. She was a member of First Christian Church, Tri Kappa Sorority and Blood Bank, all of Rochester.

Surviving are two sons, Richard K. [HELM], Warsaw, and Arthur [HELM], Crown Point; three grandchildren, Jennifer, Stacey and Matthew HELM, and one sister, Mrs. Bernice FEENEY, Warsaw.

Services will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home with the Rev. C. Allan HAZEN officiating. Interment will be in the family crypt at the Crown Point Cemetery, Indianapolis. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Memorials may be made to Tri Kappa Foundation or Alzheimer’s Association.

Tuesday, January 31, 1995

Mildred K. Loper

Oct. 10, 1910 - Jan. 30, 1995

Mildred KING LOPER, 84, 3957 West 450 North, Rochester, died at 12:50 p.m. Monday at Life Care Center after a long illness.

She was born in Copiah County, Miss., to William D and Salema M. TILLMAN KING. On July 9, 1931 in Gary she married Robert C. LOPER, who died Jan. 30, 1977. She moved to Rochester from Koontz Lake in 1968. She lived in Chesterton for 32 years. She was a homemaker and graduate of Co-Lin Jr. College, Wesson, Miss., and member of the First Baptist Church. She was a past matron of the Order of Eastern Star, Chesterton, and a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Rochester.

Surviving are three sons, Robert K. and Judy [LOPER], Lucerne; Richard T. and Joanne [LOPER], Cromwell, and William E. and Cindy [LOPER], Rochester; fourteen grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. Preceding in death was one sister and two brothers.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home with the Rev. Junior BOSE officiting. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and after 9 a.m. Thursday. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, Rochester.

Wednesday, February 1, 1995

Robert C. McCay

Dec. 12, 1909 - Jan. 30, 1995

Robert Carl McCAY, 85, West Battell Street, Mishawaka, died at 1:35 p.m. Monday at St. Joseph Care Center West, South Bend.

He was born in Rochester. On Sept. 1, 1951 in Mishawaka he married Marion M. REESE, who survives. He was an army veteran of World War II and member of the American Legion. In 1972 he retired from the Bendix Corporation Aviation Electronics Division. He was a member of Albright United Methodist Church, Mishawaka.

Surviving with his wife are one daughter, Linda HOWELL, Mishawaka; two step-daughters, Lora Lee LAVIS, Auburn Hills, Mich., and Marilou SCHROEDER, Mishawaka; one son, Lawrence A. [McCAY], Mishawaka; twelve grandchidren; six great-grandchildren and one brother, Mervin [McCAY], Mishawaka.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Bubb Funeral Chapel North, 3910 North Main St., Mishawaka. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday. Memorials may be made to the Albright United Methodist Church.

Alice L. Wilmot

Alice L. WILMOT, 67, 9223 West Indiana 25, Mentone, died at 6 a.m. today at the home of her daughter, Sandra K. WISE, 1228 Indiana 25, Mentone

Arrangements are pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Thursday, February 2, 1995

Alice L. Wilmot

May 22, 1927 - Feb. 1, 1995

Services for Alice L. WILMOT, 67, 9223 West Indiana 25, Mentone, will be at 11 a.m. Friday at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Mr. Billy STEELE will officiate. Burial will be in the Corunna Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Thursday. Memorials may be made to the Shultz Lewis Home, Camp Indogan and Kosciusko County Hospice.

Mrs. Wilmot died at 6 a.m. Wednesday at her daughter’s Mentone home. She was born in Corunna to Willia and Livonia ZONKER THOMAS. She was married to Harold D. WILMOT, who died Feb. 28, 1981. She was a homemaker and member of the Mentone Church of Christ. She had been a Mentone resident since 1990, moving there from Auburn.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. James (Sandra) K. WISE, Mentone; two sons, Jon A. [WILMOT], Fort Wayne, and Michael D [WILMOT], Indianapolis, and nine grandchildren.

Susan Eherenman

Susan EHERENMAN, 44, Akron, died at 11 p.m. Wednesday at Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne.

Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Friday, February 3, 1995

Patricia D. Quigley

Feb. 3, 1912 - Feb. 2, 1995

Patricia D. QUIGLEY, 82, Mount Healthy, Ohio, died at 10:10 a.m. Thursday at Rochester Health Care Center, Rochester, where she had lived since May, 1994.

She was born in Gananoque, Ontario, Canada, to Frank and Marian TIMMONS DOREY. On Dec. 28, 1933 in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, she married Dr. Joseph A. QUIGLEY, who died in 1978. She was a registered pharmacist and director of pharmacy at Longview State Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. She graduated from the University of Toronto College of Pharmacy in 1942 and the University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy in 1964. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rochester.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Ronald (Ann) MEYERS, Rochester four grandchildren, Kathy MEYERS, South Bend; Mrs. Mark (Karen) HOLZER, Woodbury, Minn.; Ronald L. and Mary Kaye MEYERS, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Joseph and Susan MEYERS, Windsor, Conn.; one great-grandson, Alexander R. HOLZER, Woodbury, Minn.; one sister, Mrs. Leslie McKECHNIE, and one brother, F.E DOREY, both of Toronto, Canada.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Saint Joseph Catholic Church with Father John ZAHN officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-7:30 p.m. Sunday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, where a vigil service will be held at 7 p.m. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Vearl W. Packard

Oct. 18, 1912 - Feb. 2, 1995

Vearl W. “Woodie” PACKARD, 82, 690 East Monroe St., Peru, died at 1:08 a.m. Thursday at Saint Joseph Hospital, Kokomo.

He was born in Cass County to Oscar and Dora ZARTMAN PACKARD. On March 22, 1936 he married Annona ZARTMAN, who survives. He was a Delco Electronics retiree.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Dorris McCAIN, Kokomo; Carol WILBURN, Rocheter, and Sue STAMBAUGH, Peru; two sons, Jim [PACKARD], Denver, and Garrie [PACKARD], Bartow, Fla.; one sister, Esther “Katie” SILANCE, Logansport; eighteen grandchildren and thirty-one great-grandchildren. Preceding in death was one son, two brothers and one sister.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, Peru, with the Rev. Ron SHANER officiating. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday.

Susan D. Eherenman

March 12, 1950 - Feb. 1, 1995

Susan D. EHERENMAN, 44, of 12886 South Indiana 14, Akron, died at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne, after a five-month illness.

She was born in Rochester to Cole and Vivian MEINERT THOMPSON. On June 6, 1980 in Burket she married David H. EHERENMAN, who survives. For six years she owned and operated Fulton County Abstract. She was a member of the Fulton County Board of Realtors and attended the Akron Church of God. She graduatd from Warsaw Commnity High School in 1968.

Surviving with her husband are four daughters, Michelle JOHNSON, Warsaw; Mrs. Matt (Jennifer) SCOTT, Warsaw; Danelle JOHNSON, Warsaw; Erin EHERENMAN, Akron; one son, Kapen EHRENMAN, Akron; one grandson, Ryan SCOTT, Warsaw; parents, Cole and Vivian THOMPSON, Silver Lake, and one sister, Sara THOMPSON, Elkhart.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Akron Church of God with Pastor James MALBONE officiating. Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. Memorials may be made to a fund set at Farmers and Merchants Bank for the children.

Forrest G. Creighbaum

Forrest G. CREIGHBAUM, 86, of 2512 East 19th Road, Tippecanoe, died at 12:05 a.m. today at Masons Health Care Center, Warssaw.

Arrangements are pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Saturday, February 4, 1995

Golda Zahniser

Golda ZAHNISER, 97, Oceanside, Calif., formerly of the Rochester area, died at her home Thursday. She was born in Fulton County to William and Adella PRILL GARNER. She was the granddaughter of John PRILL for whom Prill School is named.

She went to California on a trip in 1928 and stayed. She later built and operated Oceanside’s first hosptal. The hospital grew from nine beds to 65 beds when she and husband Ellis [ZAHNISER] sold it and retired. She was honored one year as the outstanding woman of Oceanside.

Her husband died n 1983. Survivors include three children, Jack [ZAHNISER], Cottonwood, Calif.; Steve [ZAHNISER], Yuciapa, Calif., and Susie PUCKETT, Sheridan,Wyo.; several nieces and nephews, among them Carolyn HUNTER, Frances BAXTER and Hazel WINTERROWD, all of Rochester, and Burdette GARNER and Alice HOUSE of Kewanna.

Forrest G. Creighbaum Sr.

April 13, 1908 - Feb. 3, 1995

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, for Forrest G. CREIGHBAUM Sr., 86, Mason Health Care Facility, Warsaw.

The Rev. Joe OLSEN will officiate. Burial will be in the Tippecanoe Cemetery, Tippecanoe. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the King Memorial Home.

Mr. Creighbaum, formerly of Tippecanoe, died at 12:05 a.m. Friday at the Mason Health Care Facility, Warsaw, where he had been a resident for two and one-half years. He was born in Tippecanoe to Roy E. and Flora Mae HARSH CREIGHBAUM. On June 20, 1959 in Mentone, he married Irene LUDWIG, who survives. He worked on the Nickel Plate Railroad for 17 years and at the Eley Sawmill, Argos, for eight years. He was an Army veteran of World War II.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. William (Anna Mae) HAROULAKIS, Bumholder, Germany; Mrs. Katherine SCARBERRY, Plymouth; three sons, Michael CREIGHBAUM, Fort Wayne; Forrest CREIGHBAUM Jr., Tippecanoe, and Marvin CREIGHBAUM, Tippecanoe; two sisters, Mrs. Doris HUFFMAN, Etna Green; Mrs. Junita PETERS, Rochester.

Monday, February 6, 1995

Arnie W. Fisher

Sept. 29, 1915 - Feb. 4, 1995

Arnie Wilson FISHER, 79, of Denver, died at 11:20 p.m. Saturday at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. He was born in Wagoner Station to Oliver and Lottie M. PETTY FISHER. On April 23, 1942 at Macy he married Jessie Marilyn O’DAFFER, who died March 18, 1989. In 1975 he retired after 34 years as a maintenance trackman with Penn Central Railroad. He was a member of the Denver Brethren Church.

Surviving are two daughters, Sharon SCHRADER, Peru, and Martha CONNELL, Columbia City; one son, Paul [FISHER], Denver; four gandchildren and three great-grandchildren Preceding in death was one daughter, Rose Ellen FISHER.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev. Jim NAFF officiating Burial will be in the Westlawn Cemetery, Denver. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday.

Stephen J. Courtney

April 29, 1950 - Feb. 3, 1995

Stephen James COURTNEY, 44, of 3426 Old Mill Lane, Owensboro, Ky., died at 8:10 p.m. Friday at Owensoro-Daviess County Hospital.

He was born in Mayfield, Ky., to Charles Sr. and Aline THOMAS COURTNEY. He was married to Merry MILLER of Rochester, who survives.

He had a bachelor’s degree in social work form Murray State University and a master’s degree in social work from the University of Louisville, Kent School of Social Work. He worked for the state of Kentucky for more than 20 years. For the last 12 years he had been a certified rehailitation counseor for the Kentucky State Department for the Blind. In 1990 and 1991 he was named Counselor of the Year by the Kentucky Department for the Blind. In 1994 he was named Counselor of the Year by the Kentucky Rehabiliation Association. He was named Big Brother of the year in 1985 by the Volunary Action Center. He was a 10-year memver and member of the founding board of Big Brothers/Big Sisters, an advisory board member of Brescia College Social Work Program and the Owensboro Breakfast Lions Club.

Surviving with his wife are his parents; one sister, Mary Clair COURTNEY, Lesxington, Ky.; five brothers, Dennis [COURTNEY], Murray, Ky.; Charles [COURTNEY] Jr., Paducah, Ky; Kenneth [COURTNEY], Huntsville, Ala., and Terry and Connie [COURTNEY], both of Mayfied; and nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mayfield, Ky. Burial wil be in the St. Joseph Cemetery, Mayfield, Ky. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at Haley-McGinnis Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Kentucky Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Owensboro, Ky., and Kentucky Lions Eye Bank, Owensboro, Ky.

Ruth V. Waggoner

June 17, 1927 - Feb. 3, 1995

Ruth Viola WAGGONER, 67, Denver, died at 6:50 p.m. Friday at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Indianapolis.

She was born in Elkhart to Cleo and Esther WADE CRISE. Her mother survives. On Aug. 21, 1946, she married Fremont J. WAGGONER, who survives. They were married at the home of the late Rev. C.F. GOLDEN, near Denver.

She was a licensed practica nurse, retiring in 1989. She was a memer of the House of Faith, Mexico.

Surviving with her husband and mother are three children, Dr. David J. WAGGONER, Los Gatos, Calif.; Kathleen M. PATTON, Peru, and Carolyn E. SCHONER, Weidman, Mich.; two sisters, Virginia TROST and Mary JOHNSON, both of Elkhart; five rothers, Ira, Carl, Robert, Joseph and John [CRISE], all of Elkhart; seven grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Preceding in death were her father and a sister, May COLLINS.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with Pastor Larry COOK officiating. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. today. Burial will be in the Westlawn Cemetery, Denver.

Tuesday, February 7, 1995

Dorothy M. Dauenhauer

July 25, 1912 - Feb. 6, 1995

Dorothy May DAUENHAUER, 82, Elwood, died at 12:45 p.m. Monday at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital after an extended illness.

She was born in Elwood to Herbert and Molly WAYMIRE. On Oct. 5, 1935 she married George M. DAUENHAUER, who died June 21, 1978. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Elwood.

Survivors include two sons, Kyle DAUENHAUER, Rochester, and Monty DAUENHAUER, Kokomo; a sister, Garnet MARTIN, Elwood; two brothers, Herschel WAYMIRE, LaPorte, and William “Jr” WAYMIRE, Yuma, Ariz.; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Elwood, with Father Kenneth T. RACZEK officiating. Burial will be at the St. Joseph Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday at Copher and Fesler Funeral Home, Elwood. The Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Wednesday, February 8, 1995

Junior G. Goon

Aug. 23, 1926 - Feb. 5, 1995

Junior G. GOON, 68, 300 S. Rowland Ave., Leesburg, died at 5:10 p.m. Sunday at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

He was born in Plymouth to Glenn E. and Nina Mae LONG GOON. On Feb. 3, 1946 he married Maxine (Sarieta) WOODS. He was a salesman for Leesburg Lumber Co., Leesburg, from 1944 to 1979. He retired from Builders Mart, Warsaw, in 1989. He was a member of the Church of the Brethren.

Surviving with his wife are his mother of Warsaw; two sons, Randy GOON, Leesburg, and Tim GOON, Warsaw; two daughters, Mrs. Buzz (Nancy) KECK, Warsaw, and Sally GOON, Leesburg; three brothers, Dale GOON, Fort Wayne, Don GOON, Warsaw, and Gahlon GOON, Anita, Iowa; one sister, Vivian KERN, Syracuse; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by one brother.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw, with Rev. Randy PACKER officiating. Burial will be at the Leesburg Cemetery, Leesburg. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Oak Park Evangelical Free Church, 614 Oldfather, Warsaw; American Cancer Society, Kosciusko County Unit, P.O. Box 1386, Warsaw; Hospice-Home Care, 902 Provident Drive, Warsaw.

Thursday, February 9, 1995

Pearl L. Dombkowski

Sept. 20, 1921 - Feb. 7, 1995

Pearl Lorraine DOMBKOWSKI, 73, Birchwood Avenue, South Beed, died at 1:20 p.m. Tuesday at Memorial Hospital, following an illness.

She was born in Jackson County and lived in South Bend for the past 37 years. In 1955 she married Otis SAYGER, who died Oct. 28, 1983. She later married Zigmund “Ziggy” DOMBKOWSKI, who died March 30, 1992. A retired Thrift-Mart cashier, she was a member of the First Christian Church, South Bend, and the Layton Center. She was a volunteer at Memorial Hospital.

Surviving are one daughter, Crystal SHAW, Salt Lake City, Utah; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and one sister, Alma KASTEN, Winamac. Preceding in death was one daughter, Judith McCASLIN, who died Oct 25, 1993.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Guisinger Colonial Chapel Funeral Home, 3718 South Michigan St., South Bend. Burial will be in the Indian Creek Cemetery, Winamac. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. today

James G. Brown

June 19, 1947 - Feb. 8, 1995

James G. BROWN, 47, 3331 South 1300 East, Akron, died at 7:55 a.m. Wednesday at Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne.

He was born in LaPorte to Clarence N. and Edna M. BACHMANN BROWN. On Aug. 10, 1974 he married Rebecca HAMILTON in Wabash. He was a pork producer for Prime Pork at Mentone. He was a 1965 graduate of Northfield High School, attended Vincennes University and the Purdue University short-course. A member of the Olive Branch Church of God near Roann, he was an Army veteran and amateur radio operator. He lived in southern Fulton County for 20 years.

Survivors include his wife, Rebecca BROWN; a son, Eric BROWN; a daughter, Jamie BROWN, all of Akron, and a sister Marilyn FRIERMOOD, Dallas, Texas.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Olive Branch Church of God with Rev. Lowell BURRUS and Rev. Lawrence SEE officiating. Burial will be in the Enterprise [Tombaugh] Cemetery, Route 1, Roann, Miami County. Visitation will be 2-8 p.m. Friday at [the Manchester Ave., Chapel], Grandstaff-Hentgen [Funeral Service. om Wabash]. Memorials may be made to the Olive Branch Church of God.

Dorothee McWilliams Wilson

Dec. 15, 1904 - Feb. 8, 1995

Dorothee McWILLIAMS WILSON, 90, formerly of 1235 Lakeshore Drive, Rochester, died at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Life Care Center of Rochester, where she had lived since 1989.

Born in Camden, N.J., to Edward R. and Mary DAY GROSSMAN, she lived in Rochester for 60 years, having come here from Tipton. Her first marriage was to Frank G. McWILLIAMS, who died in 1960. On Sept. 12, 1964 in Rochester she married Thomas E WILSON, who died Aug. 18, 1979. She was an employee of the Woodlawn Hospital accounting department and, earlier, of Britanica Corp., Chicago. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Rochester, the Rochester Women’s Club, Tri Kappa Sorority, Tipton Order of Easter Star, and an active Girl Scout leader.

Survivors include two grandchildren, Donna McWILLIAMS, Casper, Wyo., and Paul McWILLIAMS, Indianapolis; one great-grandson, Scott McWILLIAMS, Bloomington; two step-daughters, Gladys HARTMAN, Monterey, and Betty ZEHNER, Monterey; eight step-grandchildren. Her son, Ralph McWILLIAMS, died on April 28, 1980. A sister and a brother also prceded in death.

Services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. Jack HARTMAN officiating. Burial will be at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Rochester. Friends may call at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until services Saturday. Memorials may be made to Grace United Methodist Church, Rochester.

Friday, February 10, 1995

Richard Neff

Richard NEFF, 68, Route 2, Macy, died this morning in the Emergency Room at Woodlawn Hospital.

Arrangements are pending at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home in Rochester.

Floyd VanMeter

Floyd “Ted” VanMETER, 85, 7648 South 1000 West, Kewanna, died this morning at 6:30 a.m. at the Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

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

Saturday, February 11, 1995

Richard Neff

Feb. 10, 1927 - Feb. 10, 1995

Richard P. “Dick” NEFF, 68, Rt. 2, Miami County Road, 1200 North, Macy, died at 7:30 a.m. Friday at the emergency room at Woodlawn Hospital.

He was born in South Bend to Leon and Esther (FOUTS) NEFF. He had lived in Miami County since 1943. On Sept. 25, 1949 in Chili, he married Marilou SWANTNER who survives. He was a farmer and co-owned with his son, Joe,The Neff Trucking Co. He had served in the European theatre with the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of Full Gospel Businessmen’s Fellowship International and attended the Olive Branch Church of God near Roann.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mrs. Terry (Marilyn) McWHORTER, Macy; four sons, Paul [NEFF], Logansport; Dan [NEFF], Indianapolis; William [NEFF], Broken Arrow, Okla.; Joseph [NEFF], Macy; nine grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Marjorie McDOWELL, Rochester; and a brother, Robert Leon NEFF, Macy.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m Monday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. Lowell BURRUS officiating. Burial will be at Five Corners Cemetery, near Macy. Visitation is from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday and after 9 a.m. Monday. Memorials may be made to the Olive Branch Church of God.

Floyd VanMeter

Sept. 16, 1909 - Feb. 10, 1995

Floyd “Ted” VanMETER, 85, 7648 South 1000 West, Kewanna, died at 6:30 a.m. Friday at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born in Wayne Twp., Fulton County to Martin Luther and Armindia M. (SMITH) VanMETER. On Oct. 5, 1940, in Rochester, he married Katherine G. YOUNG who preceded him in death on June 9, 1986. He was a 1928 Grass Creek High School graduate. He was a retired co-owner of T & K Truck Stop, Star City, and a Wayne Twp. farmer. He was a member of the United Methodist Church, Fletchers Lake; Grass Creek Lions Club and former treasurer for 13 years; and the Fulton County Farm Bureau. He received the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award - the highest Lions Club award.

Survivors are two sons, Teddy E. [VanMETER], Middlebury, and Martin L. [VanMETER], Kewanna; a step-son, Jerry MYERS, Logansport; two step-daughters, Lila KELLEMS, South Bend, Kay EZRA, Mishawaka; a step-granddaughter, Kristina CHELMINIAK, Logansport, and a brother, Lloyd E. “Sam” [VanMETER], Aptos, Calif.; eighteen grandchildren; twenty-nine great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, with Rev. David SOMMERS officiating Burial will be at the Grass Creek Cemetery. Visitation is from 2 p.m.-8 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. until time of service on Monday. Memorials may be made to the Grass Creek Lions Club.

Monday, February 13, 1995

Pearl E. Joyce

Oct. 14, 1900 - Feb. 10, 1995

Pearl Elizabeth JOYCE, 94, formerly of 406 Washington St., Bourbon, died at 7:05 p.m. Friday at the Life Care Center of Rochester, where she resided since March of 1987.

She was born in Tiosa to John and Rosetta NEWELL CAREY. On Oct. 16, 1920 in Warsaw she married Chauncey M. JOYCE, who died June 8, 1926. She worked in a number of restaurants in Warsaw and was a former member of the Bourbon Presbyterian Church.

Surviving are two daughters, Eloise DeWITT, South Bend, and Donna Jean FRETZ, Rochester; eleven grandchildren; twenty-three great-grandchildren; eleven great-great-grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. Arnold (Clarabelle) FLORY, Tippecanoe. Preceding in death were a granddaughter, three sisters and three brothers.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Carl RICKS officiating. Burial will be at the Summit Chapel Cemetery, south of Bourbon. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. and one hour before services Tuesday.

Helen I. Click

Dec. 10, 1907 - Feb. 11, 1995

Helen Irene CLICK, 87, of Denver died at 1:40 p.m. Saturday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Peru.

She was born in Peru to Henry and Carrie ENNIS ZIMMERMAN. On Nov 3, 1928 in Grass Creek she married Walter Wayne CLICK, who died Sept. 4, 1978. She was a homemaker and member of the Denver United Methodist Church.

Surviving are one son, Donald W. [CLICK], Avon Park, Fla.; four grandchildren, Gerry CLICK, Macy; Marty CLICK, Gilead; Randy CLICK, Denver; and Kathy PUGH, Seneca, S.C.; seven great-grandchildren; and one brother, Raymond ZIMMERMAN, Logansport. Preceding in death was one brother, Robert ZIMMERMAN; and one great-grandson.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with Pastor Tim DEARDORFF officiating. Burial will be in the Ever-Rest Memorial Park, Logansport. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday.

Elton Bodey

June 13, 1908 - Feb. 12, 1995

Elton BODEY, 86, Rt. 1, Denver, died at 8:03 a.m. Sunday at Dukes Continuing Care.

He was born in Marshall County to Harry and Leora SNYDER BODEY. On June 16, 1940 he married Helen Jane PERSONETT, who survives. He graduated from Argos High School in 1927. He retired from the Indiana State Police as a First Sergeant in 1963 after 27 years of service and was a driver’s license examiner at the Peru License Branch from 1963 to 1969. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and Pioneer’s of State Police.

Surviving with his wife are one daughter, Jane A. VANCE, Peru; one son, Charles E. [BODEY], Denver; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, and one niece Linda RICH, Peru. Preceding in death were two sisters, two brothers, and one grandchild.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, Peru, with the Rev. John MURDOCK officiating. Burial will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday.

Mona M. Dalhover

Nov. 21, 1913 - Feb. 11, 1995

Mona M. DALHOVER, 81, 1221 E. Butler, Kokomo, died at 5:20 p.m. Saturday at Howard Community Hospital, Kokomo.

She was born in Milton, Ky. to Thomas and Ada (BUCHANAN) MELTON. On June 30, 1934 she married Woodrow W. DALHOVER, who died Dec. 8, 1989. She retired from Zabo Food Service in Kokomo. She was a member of the United Auto Workers Local 292.

Survivors include daughters Patricia A. (Weldon) TURNPAUGH, Nyona Lake, and Marilyn K. (Larry) WOLFORD, Kokomo; five grandchildren, Steven K. TURNPAUGH; Michael L. and Mary F. TURNPAUGH; Mark A. and Michele TURNPAUGH, all of Nyona Lake; Teresa A. and Greg ROMINE, Indianapolis; Maria D. and Doug BAILEY, Rochester; and ten great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by six brothers and two sisters.

Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Springdale Cemetery, Madison, Ind. Burial will also be at Springdale. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Ellers Main St. Mortuary, 725 S. Main St., Kokomo.

Russell P. Boswell

July 4, 1916 - Feb. 12, 1995

Russell Perry BOSWELL, 76, Rochester, died Sunday morning at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.

He was the son of Perry O. and Nicy (WELLS) BOSWELL. He graduated from Greencastle High School in 1936. He married Imogene WELLS in 1940. She preceded him in death in 1957. On Aug. 4, 1961 he married Marcella NILSON COOKE, who survives. He served in the Army during World War II. He was a carpenter and retired from Army Reserves as Chief Warrant Officer.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Barbara) RADER and her husband Kenneth, Greencastle, and Billie RIDENOUR, Edmonton, Ky.; step-daughter Marcia (Mrs. Jerry) CESINGER, Terre Haute; a brother Eldon BOSWELL and his wife Lois, Greencastle; six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. His parents and son-in-law James RIDENOUR also preceded in death.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Hopkins-Rctor Funeral Home, Greencastle, with Rev. Alan HENDERSON officiatng. Burial will follow in the Forest Hill Cemetery, Greencastle, where military rites will be held. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 5-8 p.m.

Maurice D. Coplen

Maurice D. COPLEN, 70, 2617 North 700 East, Akron, died at 5 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Rochester. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday.

Lillian Jones

Lillian JONES, 91, Life Care Center, Rochester, died at 7 a.m. today.

Arrengements are pending at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Tuesday, Februry 14, 1995

Maurice D. Coplen

Oct. 23, 1924 - Feb. 13, 1995

Services for Maurice D. COPLEN, 70, 2617 North 700 East, Akron, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Rochester.

The Revs. Wayne JOHNSON and Bryan TON will officiate. Burial will be in the Athens Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today. Memorials may be made to the Gideons International Society or the American Cancer Society.

Mr. Coplen died at 5 a.m. Monday at Woodlawn Hospital. He was born in Newcastle Township to Gaston and Gladys BRYANT COPLEN. On Oct. 24, 1947 in Rochester he married Erma K. LONG, who survives. He was a farmer and retired mail carrier. He was a member of the Athens United Methodist Church and the Fulton County Farm Bureau. He was a past board member of the Fulton County Co-op and past president of the Tippecanoe Valley School Board. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in Europe with the Army.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Mrs. Roger (Susan) LEARNARD, Fort Wayne; Mrs Rick (Kathleen) MARTIN, Goshen, and Mrs. Douglas (Linda) PENDLETON, Indianapolis; seven grandchildren; nices and nephews, and one sister, Mrs. Wayne (Virginia) MIKESELL, Rochester.

Neil R. Hyndman

March 17, 1938 - Feb. 13, 1995

Neil Ray HYNDMAN, 56, 20270 Peach Road, Culver, died at 3 a.m. Monday at his home following an illness.

He was born in Lucerne to Leo and Mary E. BELL HYNDMAN. On May 20, 1956 in Tyner he married Dorothy I. BELL, who survives. He lived in the Culver community for 35 years, moving there from Tyner. He was a logger for E.E. Eley Sawmill, Argos, and A.W. White, Valparaiso. For the last five years he had been a timber buyer. He was a member of the Northern Indiana Horse and Mule Pullers Association, Michigan Dynamometry Association and the Buckeye Horse Pulling Association.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Dean (Neala) HECKATHORN, Etna Green, and Mrs. Rodney (Lisa) KEMPLE, Culver; one son, Jeff [HYNDMAN], Rochester; seven grandchildren, Amy and Shawn HYNDMAN and Casey HECKATHORN, all of Etna Green; Evan and Adam KREIG, Culver, and Nicholas and Alyssa HYNDMAN, Culver; his mother, Mary E. HYNDMAN, Elkhart; one sister, Mrs. Tom (Carol) HOFFER, Etna Green, and two brothers, Carl [HYNDMAN], Elkhart, and Charlie [HYNDMAN], Kissimmee, Fla.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with the Rev. Richard LEWKE officiating. Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos. Friends may call after 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Lillian K. Jones

Dec. 22, 1903 - Feb. 13, 1995

Services for Lillian K. JONES, 91, Life Care Center, Rochester, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Father Frank KILCLINE will officiate. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 7-8 p.m. Wednesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home where a vigil service wil be held at 8 p.m.

Mrs. Jones died at 7 a.m. Monday at Life Care Center. She was born in Kokomo to Frank and Margaret SMITH KORBY. On April 11, 1929 in Kokomo she married Charles T. “Casey” JONES, who died July 16, 1970. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and had lived in Rochester for 65 years.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. James L. (Pamela) LOEBIG, Rochester; one son, Francis K. [JONES], Rochester; seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Precedng in death were two brothers, Francis and Edgar KORBY.

Byron E. Thompson

Sept. 23, 1913 - Feb. 13, 1995

Byron E. “Barney” THOMPSON, 81, 12772 East 300 South, Akron, died at 7:35 p.m. Monday at Woodlawn Hospital.

He was born in Mentone to John F. ad Mamie J. WOOLPERT THOMPSON. On Oct. 6, 1934 in Marion he married Mildred HARTZLER, who survives. A farmer, he owned and operated Thompsons Feed and Grain, Akron. He was a member of the Akron Church of God and Modern Woodmen.

Surviving with his wife Mildred are one daughter, Karen Sue RITCHIE, Paw Paw, Ill.; one son, Stuart [THOMPSON], Akron; four grandchildren, Carl THOMPSON, Carter THOMPSON, Robin RITCHIE and April KAISER; one great-granddaughter, Valerie KAISER; two sisters, Helen HARTZLER, Akron, and Mrs. Ed (Marjorie) DAVIS, Bluffton, and one brother, Norman [THOMPSON], Roann. Preceding in death were three sisters, Emma HUNTER, Dorothy THOMPSON and Paulina THOMPSON, and four brothers, Ed, Richard, John Jr., and Robert [THOMPSON].

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Akron Church of God with Pastor James MALBONE officiating. Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

A. Leon Hann

July 26, 1917 - Feb. 12, 1995

A. Leon HANN, 77, 1307 Manor Drive, Marion, died at 8:25 a.m. Sunday at Wesleyan Health Care Center, Marion.

He was born in Muncie and lived in Marion County most of his life. He was the controller of Marion General Hospital for 19 years. He retired in 1982. He was a member of the Marion First Presbyterian Church and the Exchange Club. He was a past president of the Indiana State Hospital Association and a consultant for the American Hospital Association. He graduated from Peru High School and attended Ball State University.

Surviving are two sons, Don [HANN], Rochester, Minn., and Dwayne [HANN], Sparta, N.J.; two brothers, Layman H. [HANN], Decatur, and Dr. E. Carl [HANN], Zionsville, and four grandchildren.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Raven Funeral Home, 1202 Kem Road, Marion, with the Rev Kevin McDONALD officiating. Burial will be at New Hope Cemetery, Peru. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the Grant County Cancer Society, 1223 Spencer Ave., Marion.

CeCelia G. Costello

Sept. 24, 1912 - Feb. 13, 1995

CeCelia G. COSTELLO, 82, Life Care Center, Rochester, and formerly of Kewanna, died at 8:45 a.m. Monday at Life Care Center.

She was born in Royal Center to Charles E. and Myrtle NICHOL COSTELLO. She was a registered nurse and worked for Wesley Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Ill. until she retired. She graduated from Wesley Memorial Hospital Nurses School in 1935. She was a member of Moody Memorial Church, Chicago, Ill., and the American Nurses Association.

Surviving are two brothers, Harold [COSTELLO], Kewanna and Charles [COSTELLO], Chatsworth, Ill. Preceding in death was one brother and one sister.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m Thursday at the Grass Creek Cemetery with Dr. James GABBART officiating. Friends may call from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Harrison-Metzger Fneral Home, Kewanna.

Wednesday, February 15, 1995

Raymond H. Tuley

May 28, 1912 - Feb. 13, 1995

Raymond H. TULEY, 82, of Lake Station, died Monday.

He was born in Winamac to Guy Sherman and Elizabeth Rebecca TRAPP TULEY. He was married to Joann TULEY, who survives. He moved to Gary and worked for U.S. Steel before enlisting in the U.S. Army. He served with the 163rd Anti-Aircraft Artillary Gun Battalion. He worked for the I.B.E.W. Local 697 for 30 years before retiring in 1977.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Amanda TULEY, Lake Station; Mrs. Ronald (Jenny) GEORGE, Middeburg, Fla., and Mrs. Tom (Pamela) TULEY-HEINECKE, Hobart; four grandchildren, Raymond and Shannon GEORGE, Curtis TULEY and Kristina HEINECKE; three step-grandchildren, Barbara, Laura and Brenda HEINECKE; two step-great-grandchildren, Catlynn HEINECKE and Alex McCURRIE; one brother, Jack and Dorothy TULEY, Winamac; one sister, Mrs. Roger (Mary) LONG, Monterey, and nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were two brothers, George and Guy [TULEY], and two sisters, Vera WEAVER and Rebecca TULEY.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Community United Presbyterian Church, 2800 Fayette St., Lake Station, with the Rev. David A. LEEB officiating. Burial wil be in the Calumet Park Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Rees Funeral Home, 600 West Old Ridge Road, Hobart. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Thursday, February 16, 1995

Genevieve M. Wallace

April 15, 1922 - Feb. 15, 1995

Genevieve M. KREGER WALLACE, 72, of 1024 Elm St., died at 9:55 p.m. Wednesday at Life Care Center, Rochester.

She was born in Wetoka, S.D., to Lionel and Caroline HOSTETLER KREGER. She graduated from Pierceton High School and lived in Sidney before moving to Rochester.

Surviving are two daughters, Marilyn MOWREY, Rochester, and Mrs. John (Peggy) BOYCE, Winamac; one son, Gary RHODES, Rochester; ten grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Max (Virginia) SECRIST, Columbia City, and Mrs. Chester (Ellen) GERARD, Sidney, and one brother, Lionel KREGER Jr., Pierceton. Preceding in death were two brothers.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Springcreek Church of the Brethren, Sidney. Burial will be in the Springcreek Cemetery, Sidney. Friends may call after noon Saturday at the church. Memorials may be made to Springcreek Church of the Brethren. DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Friday, February 17, 1995

Elizabeth Bick

Elizabeth BICK, 85, of 531 West 11th St., died at 11:30 a.m. today at Life Care Center, Rochester.

Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home.

Samuel A. Holloway

Dec. 2, 1919 - Feb. 16, 1995

Samuel A. HOLLOWAY, 75, of 5007 East 650 North, Rochester, died at 8:26 p.m. Thursday at his home.

He was born in Fulton County to Charles and Reda May BRYANT HOLLOWAY. He was a lifetime resident of the Mentone and surrounding area. He was married to Leota M. HORN HOLLOWAY, who survives. He was a carpenter, farmer, custodian at the Akron School and member of the Mentone Community Church.

Surviving with his wife are one daughter, Diana HOLLOWAY, Rochester; two sons, Jerry Ronald [HOLLOWAY], Warsaw, and Steven [HOLLOWAY], Athens; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Irene HYDE, Tennessee; and Beryl CLEMANS, Fulton, and three brothers, Omer Jack [HOLLOWAY[, Talma; Herman [HOLLOWAY], Mentone, and James [HOLLOWAY], Argos. Preceding in death were four sisters, Edith, Elsie, Pauline and Agnes [HOLLOWAY].

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with the Rev. Rodney RUBERG officiating. Burial will be in the Mentone Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Saturday.

Saturday, February 18, 1995

Elizabeth L. Bick

April 27, 1909 - Feb. 17, 1995

Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, for Elizabeth L. BICK, 85, 531 W. 11th St., Rochester.

The Rev. Carl RICKS will officiate. Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Rochester. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Sunday and from noon to 1 p.m. Monday. Memorials may be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church.

Mrs. Bick, formerly of Gilead, died at 11:30 a.m. Friday at the Life Care Center of Rochester, where she had been a resident for one month. She was born near Gilead to Albert and Pearl (POWELL) SMITH. On December 25, 1927 in Gilead, she married Luroy W. BICK, who survives. She was a homemaker and a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, where she was a past president and member of the Women’s Society.

Surviving with her husband are one daughter, mrs. Gene (Evelyn) REESE, Rochester; one granddaughter, Mrs. Michael (Cathy) WEISSERT, Tippecanoe; one grandson, Larry J. REESE, Rochester and one great-grandson, Alan L. REESE, Rochester. Preceding in death are two sons, Charles and Clyde [BICK], and one brother, William SMITH.

Betty Clinker

May 4, 1924 - Feb. 17, 1995

Betty CLINKER, 70, of Star Route, Box 765, Wetmore, Mich., formerly of Akron, died at 1:07 p.m. Friday at Marquette General Hospital, Marquette, Mich. She had been ill for one year.

She was born in Akron to Clarence E. and Ethel M. (WINES) MILLER. She moved to the Wetmore area in 1979. On May 18, 1942 in Akron, she married Wallace CLINKER, who survives. She retired from Uniroyal Tire Co., Mishawaka, in 1979. From 1979-1988, she owned and operated with her husband the Uno Lodge in Delta County, Mich. She was a member of Akron United Methodist Church, United Rubber Workers Union #65 and a 1942 graduate of Akron High School. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, flower gardening and craft work.

Surviving with her husband are two sisters, Mrs. Richard (Helen Louise) GEARHART, Winamac; Mrs. isabelle ELEZROTH, Wabash; one brother, Kenneth L. MILLER, Warsaw and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron, with the Rev. Dennis SHOCK officiating. Burial will be in the Athens Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Monday and after 9 a.m. Tuesday.

Monday, February 20, 1995

Martha M. Johnson

Aug. 16, 1923 - Feb. 17, 1995

Martha M. JOHNSON, 71, of 330 East 12th St., died at 8:15 p.m. Friday at Life Care Center. She had been ill for the past few months.

She was born in Ozark County, Mo., to Joseph P. and Amanda STONE JONES. On July 1, 1944 in Chandler, Okla., she married Alfred O. JOHNSON Sr., who died May 26, 1993. She was a retired employee of the Wichita Falls school system and member of St. Marks United Methodist Church, Wichita Falls, Texas. She moved to Rochester in October, 1992.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Jean LYONS and Mrs. B.J. MAYBEN, both of Abilene, Texas; one son, Alfred O. [JOHNSON] Jr., Rochester; six grandchildren and one great-grandson.

Services were to have been at 11:30 a.m. today at Elliot-Hammel Funeral Home, Abilene, Texas, with the Rev. David ODOM officiating. Burial will be in the Elmwood Memorial Park, Abilene, Texas. Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of arrengements.

James R. White

James R. WHITE, 67, of 123 West Fourth St., died at 4:30 p.m. Sunday at his home following an illness.

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

Eva L. O’Blenis Enyart

Eva L. O’BLENIS ENYART, 83, of 705 East Fourth St., Lot 85, died at 7:50 a.m. today at her home following an illness.

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

Tuesday, February 21, 1995

Eva L. O’Blenis Enyart

April 8, 1911 - Feb. 20, 1995

Services for Eva L. O’BLENIS ENYART, 83, 705 East Fourth St., Lot 85, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home.

The Revs. Carl RICKS ad Rich THOMPSON will officiate. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday and one hour before services Thursday. Memorials may be made to Trinty United Methodist Church and The Church of the Nazarene, both of Rochester.

Mrs. Enyart was born in Connersville to Samuel and Dessie T. HASLUM STANLEY. She died at 7:50 a.m. Monday at her home following a three-month illness

On Oct. 19, 1929 she married Maxwell J. O’BLENIS, who died Feb. 13, 1961. On June 24, 1978 in Mishawaka she married Kenneth A. ENYART, who survives.

She lived in this community for most of her life, except for seven years when she lived in South Bend and a short time when she live in Michigan City. She was an employee at the former Wiles Departmet Store, Rochester, and Carson Pierie Scott, Michigan City., She worked at Foley’s Jewelers and was a gray lady at Woodlawn Hospital for a number of years. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church.

Surviving with her husband are two granddaughters, Lori A. O’BLENIS and Mrs. Mary Beth LINSEMEYER, both of Michigan City; two step-daughters, Mrs. Barbara WILSON, Three Rivers, Mich., and Mrs. Joyce PEDLER, Elkhart; one step-son, Lyman WEBER, Elkhart; eleven step-grandchildren, and one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Betty O’BLENIS, Michigan City. Preceding in death were twin children, Jerry and Judith [O’BLENIS], who died in infancy; one son, Loy O’BLENIS, who died in 1984, and three brothers, Carl, Earnest and Omar STANLEY.

Elsie I. Iler

Oct. 29, 1909 - Feb. 20, 1995

Elsie I. ILER, 85, formerly of Rochester, died at 6:30 p.m. Monday in the Alzheimer’s Unit at Carmel Care Center, Carmel.

She was born in Rochester to Francis and Grace MARTIN SPOHN. On Oct. 12, 1929 in Brazil she married Dr. Harold ILER, who died Feb. 11, 1965. She moved to Carmel in 1986. She was a hostess at the Public Service Indiana Edison Room and worked at Maggie’s Restaurant. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and the Rochester Women’s Club.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Jane DANNER, Carmel, and Mrs. Ann HOEKSTRA, West Lafayette; one son, Lynn [ILER], Nolesville; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Dorothy ZIMMERMAN, Carmel, and Mrs. Ruth STARKEY, Escondido, Calif., and one brother, Omer SPOHN, Port Charlotte, Fla. Preceding in death was one sister and one brother.

Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery with the Rev. Jack HARTMAN officiating. There will be no visitation. Zimmerman Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Stacy H. Langford

Stacy H. LANGFORD, 89, 9126 West 800 South, Claypool, died at 12:20 a.m. today at Life Care Center, Rochester.

Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home.

Wednesday, February 22, 1995

Theresa M. Hall

Sept. 3, 1936 - Feb. 21, 1995

Theresa M. HALL, 58, of 605 North Smith St., Kewanna, died at 2:50 p.m. Tuesday at her home.

She was born in Monon to Floyd and Mable GARLING HINTZ. On Dec. 12, 1955 in Rensselaer she married Gary A. HALL, who survives. She graduated from Rensselaer High School in 1954. She was a former nurse’s aide at George Ade Hospital, Brook, and a telephone operator at Rensselaer. She was a member of the Kewanna United Methodist Church.

Surviving with her husband are one daughter, Lisa PLANTZ, Fulton; four sons, Mark and Ryan [HALL], both of Fulton; Rodney [HALL], Kewanna, and Randy [HALL], Logansport; eleven grandchildren and one sister, Carolyn ENYART, Kewanna. Preceding in death was one son, Gary Kyle [HALL], one sister and one brother.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, with the Revs. Dennis INGLE and Denise DAVAULT officiating. Burial will be in the Citizens I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Kewanna. Friends may call from 5-9 p.m Thursday and after 8 a.m. Friday. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Robert G. Malone

Robert G. MALONE, 73, of Rt. 1, Box 240, Macy, died at 11:20 p.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Hospital, Kokomo.

Arrangements are pending at Ellers Mortuary, Kokomo.

Thursday, February 23, 1995

Robert G. Malone

Sept. 9, 1921 - Feb. 21, 1995

Robert G. MALONE, 73, R.R. 1, macy, died at 11:18 p.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Hospital and Health Care Center, Kokomo.

He was born in Sullivan County to John and Maude CHICKADAUNCE MALONE. He retired from Delco Electronics in 1987 after working as an electrician for 32 years. He was an Army veteran of World War II, a member and former trustee of the United Auto Workers Local 292 and a member of the Nyona and South Mud Lake Associations.

Surviving are one son, Michael [MALONE], Nyona Lake; one daughter, Sharon PALMER, White Bluff, Tenn.; six grandchildren, Adonna, Valerie, David, Henry, John and Tim; other family members, Myra and Dick SANBURN Jr., Kokomo and Dr. John KLINGERMAN, Fort Myers, Fla.; five sisters, Elizabeth (June) GIBSON, Seattle, Wash. Emalie DRYDEN, Denver, Colo.; Dora DRAKE, Sullivan; Madeline EASTER, Shelburn; Olga SHAW, Chandler; foster brother, Harlan CROSS, Terre Haute and several nieces and nephews. Preceding in death was one son, Robert G. MALONE II.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Ellers Mortuaty, Main Street Chapel, Kokomo, with the Rev. Robert RITTER officiating. Burial will be in the Crown Point Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. today. VFW Post 1152 will handle the military graveside services.

Estel Hurley

Oct. 16, 1930 - Feb. 22, 1995

Estel HURLEY, 64, of 3480 East 400 North, died at 10:30 a.m. Wedesday at Memorial Hospital, South Bend.

He was born in Pikeville, Ky. to Jake and Lula WOLFORD HURLEY and moved from Warsaw to Rochester in 1984. He was first married to Janelle ALLEN of Warsaw. On Jan. 12, 1984, he married Nancy Jean FOLEY, who survives. An employee of Mid-West Spring Corp., Mentone, since 1985, he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.

Surviving with his wife are one daughter, Lorna BEVERLY, Warsaw; five sons, Robert and Jeff HURLEY, Warsaw; Duran “Pete” HURLEY, Syracuse; James HURLEY, San Diego, Calif. and Jessie HURLEY, Ilinois; one step-daughter, Meranda UTTER, Rochester; sixteen grandchildren; one sister, Dixie STEVENS, Phelps, Ky.; two brothers, Don HURLEY, Elkhart and Randall HURLEY, Phelps, Ky. Preceding in death were one sister, Tennessee FARLEY and one brother, Chester HURLEY.

Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Walter CHARLES officiating. Burial will be in the Rocheter I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Saturday. The American Legion and the VFW will have charge of the military graveside rites.

Robert McNutt

Robert McNUTT, 64, formerly of 2303 Poets Dr., Rochester, died at 2:30 a.m. Tuesday in Indianapolis.

McNutt had worked as a pilot at the Fulton County Airport for several years. He was a member of the Manitou Moose and the VFW.

Surviving is one son, Mike [McNUTT[, Lebanon.

Services will be at 1 p.m Saturday at Breitenbach-McCoy-Lefler Funeral Home, Middletown, Ohio. Burial will be in Middletown. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Friday.

James R. Boucher

James R. BOUCHER, 43, 808 1/2 Monroe St., Rocheter, died early Tuesday at his residence, following an illness.

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

Larry Spangle

Larry SPANGLE, 56, Leesburg, Fla., formerly of North Webster and Silver Lake, died Wednesday at the Leesburg Regional Medical Center.

Arrangements are pending at the King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Virginia L. Hutchinson

Virginia L. HUTCHINSON, 77, R.R. 2, Rochester, near Athens, died at 1110 p.m. Wednesday at Memorial Hospital, Logansport, following an illness.

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

Friday, February 24, 1995

Larry J. Spangle

Aug. 27, 1938 - Feb. 22, 1995

Services for Larry J. SPANGLE, 56, 2604 Holly Place, Leesburg, Fla., formerly of North Webster and Silver Lake, will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Gospel Hill Pentecostal Church, Siver Lake.

The Rev. Frank WHITAKER will officiate. Burial will be in the Lakeview Cemetery, Silver Lake, where military graveside rites will be conducted by the Warsaw American Legion and VFW. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Sunday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, and after 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church.

Mr. Spangle died at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Leesburg Regional Medical Center, Leesburg, Fla. He was born in Silver Lake to Joe Earl and Lena Pearl GUNNER SPANGLE. On April 3, 1959 in Silver Lake he married Evaline OWENS, who survives.

He served in the U.S. Army and was retired from M.H. Deirtrich Foundry, North Manchester. He was a member of Gospel Hill Pentecostal Church.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Mrs. Paul (Deborah) TURNER, New Ross; Mrs. Steve (Brenda) CHARLTON, Kimmell, and Mrs. Shawn (Angela) BAKER, Mentone; eight grandchildren; his parents, Joe and Lena SPANGLE, Claypool; three sisters, Shirley HUDSON, Salisbury; Judy WEAVER, Greenwood, and Cathy PERSINGER, Cincinnati, Ohio; six brothers, Dwayne, Eldon and Ralph [SPANGLE], all of Claypool; John [SPANGLE], Topeka, Kan, and Michael and Dwight [SPANGLE], both of Warsaw. Preceding in death was one granddaughter.

Virginia L. Hutchinson

April 27, 1917 - Feb. 22, 1995

Services for Virginia L. HUTCHINSON, 77, formerly of Route 2, Box 211, Rochester, and Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home, Logansport, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Foster & Good Funeral Home.

The Rev. Bryan TON will officiate. Burial will be in the Athens Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m Saturday and one hour before services Sunday.

Mrs. Hutchinson died at 11:10 p.m. Wednesday at Memorial Hospital, Logansport, following a long illness. She was born in Logansport to Walter and Dotta RYNEARSON MOORMAN. On April 25, 1940 in Rochester she married Judson H. “Jud” HUTCHINSON, who died Oct. 15, 1992. She was a practical nurse at Woodlawn Hospital for a number of years and retired from Hart Schaffner and Marx after 20 years. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Athens, where she was the church financial secretary for 20 years. She attended Indiana University School of Nursing for two years. She moved to the Athens area in 1940 from Logansport.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Dudley (Carol Lee) BROWN, Fort Worth, Texas, and Mrs. Gary (Judy) ATKINS, Summerdale, Ala.; five grandchildren, Treg R. BROWN, Fort Worth, Texas; Sheri E DEWAR, Fort Worth Texas; Aron and John ATKINS, both of Mobile, Ala., and Rachel ATKINS, Summerdale, Ala., and three great-grandchildren. Preceding in death was one sister, Anna M. WUCKER.

Lloyd Crill

Oct. 12, 1913 - Feb. 24, 1995

Lloyd CRILL, 81, of Rt. 4, Box 221, Logansport, formerly of Kewanna, died at 1:09 a.m. today at Memorial Hospital, Logansport.

He was born in North Manchester to Oscar and Cora STOCKER CRILL. He was a retired farmer.

Surviving are two sisters, Martha EBER, 1410 Washington St. and Mabel SULLIVAN, Twelve Mile; one brother, Harold [CRILL], Rt. 4, Rochester, and nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were two brothers.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport, with Capt. Art MILLS officiating. Burial will be in the Pleasant View Cemetery, North Manchester. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Saturday.

James R. Boucher

April 5, 1951 - Feb. 21, 1995

James Roland BOUCHER, 43, of 808 1/2 Monroe St. died in his sleep early Tuesday morning at his home. He had been in failing health for two months.

He was born in Worcester, Mass., to Albert E. and Ruth RYAN BOUCHER. He moved to Rochester from Worcester eight years ago. He was an accountant for Jamesberry Corp., Worcester, Mass., and was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church, Sturbridge, Mass. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of The Old Guard. He was divorced.

Surviving are one son, Peter James [BOUCHER], Eugene, Ore.; three sisters, Mrs. Oscar (Norma) WELLS, 4193 West Indiana 14, Rochester; Mrs. Richard (Loretta) WILMARTH, Holland, Mich., and Mrs. Paul (Ann Marie) MOORE, Old Orchard, Maine; two brothers, Robert [BOUCHER], Worcester, Mass., and Albert E. [BOUCHER] Jr., Oakham, Mass., and aunts, uncles and cousins.

Services will be at 11 a.m Saturday at St. Anne Catholic Church, Sturbridge, Mass. Burial will be in the St. Anne Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. today at the Sansousy F.A. and Son Funeral Home, 40 Marcy St. Southbridge, Mass. Foster & Good Funeral Home was in charge of the local arrangements.

Saturday, February 25, 1995

Stacy H. Langford

Sept. 1, 1905 - Feb. 21, 1995

Stacy H. LANGFORD, 89, Claypool, died at 12:20 a.m. Monday at the Life Care Center of Rochester.

He was born in Livingston, Tenn. to Mr. and Mrs. Peter LANGFORD. He formerly lived in the Senecaville and Cumberland, Ohio areas. He was married to Elnora WOOD, who died Nov. 22, 1981. He was retired from being a self-employed plumber. He was a Methodist by faith.

Surviving are one son, Robert LANGFORD, Claypool; one granddaughter, Karen LANGFORD, Nashville, Tenn. and one grandson, Kevin LANGFORD, Claypool.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. today at Greenwood Cemetery, Byesville, Ohio. Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of local arrangements.

Billy J. Rabey

Billy J. RABEY, 60, Tippecanoe, died at 6:05 p.m. Friday at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, following an illness.

Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Monday, February 27, 1995

Billy J. Rabey

Oct. 20, 1934 - Feb. 24, 1995

Services for Billy J. RABEY, 60, 3030 Blackford Drive, Tippecanoe, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

The Rev. David TERHUNE wil officiate. Burial will be in the Tippecanoe Cemetery. Friends may call from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. today and after 9 a.m. Tuesday. Memorials may be made to the Tippecanoe Ambulance Service.

Mr. Rabey died at 6:05 p.m. Friday at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, where he had been a patient for 10 days. He was born in Heber Springs, Ark., to W. Hyle and Gadys M. CARR RABEY. On Nov. 25, 1954 in Mishawaka he married P. Carline WILLIAMS who survives. He lived in Tippecanoe for 23 years after moving there from Mishawaka. He worked in the maintenance departmet of DelMonte Corp., Plymouth, for the last 14 years and was an auto body repairman in Mishawaka for 30 years.

Surviving with his wife are two sons, Billy R. and Joyce [RABEY], Bourbon, and David C. [RABEY], Tippecanoe; two grandchildren, Stephanie M. [RABEY], Palestine, and Brian A. [RABEY], Bremen; three step-grandchildren, Byron CRIPPS, Etna Green; Angela MATA, Plymouth, and Alana CRIPPS, Bourbon; four step-great-grandchildren; his mother, Gadys M., Okeechobee, Fla.; one sister, Mrs. Steve (Wanda Fay) METZGER, Okeechobee, Fla., and four brothers, Milton and Joyce [RABEY], Parma, Mo.; Douglas [RABEY], Coos Bay, Ore.; Junior and Evelyn [RABEY], Hamlet, and Jerry [RABEY[, Haytt, Md. preceding in death was his father.

Carl E. Kreamer

June 27, 1904 - Feb. 26, 1995

Carl E KREAMER, 90, 310 Pearl St., Kewanna, died at 2:59 a.m. Sunday at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born in Kewanna to Edward A. and Kathryn SCHRIM KREAMER. On Dec. 23, 1936 in Mishawaka he married Mildred L WILSON, who survives. He was a retired farmer and former employee of the C&O Railroad. He was a 1924 Kewanna High School graduate and member of the James Talbott VFW Post and Fathers Auxiliary, Kewanna.

Surviving with his wife is one cousin, Ralph KREAMER, Kewanna.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Kewanna Citizens I.O.O.F. Cemetery with the Rev. Denise DAVAULT officiating. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. today at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna. Memorials may be made to the Kidney Foundation.

Paul E. Fites

Dec. 22, 1914 - Feb. 26, 1995

Paul E. FITES, 80, of 506 South 1075 East, Akron, died at 11:30 a.m. Sunday at Saint Joseph Medical Center, South Bend, where he had been hospitalized for five days.

He was born in Miami County to Elmer and Glee BUTT FITES. On Nov. 24, 1935 in Gilead he married Emelyn Evelyn [HARTER] who died Aug. 20, 1989. He was a retired farmer and former school bus driver. He was a former Fulton County Commissioner and former Henry Township Trustee. He was a member of the Akron United Methodist Church, Gilead Masonic Lodge and Scottish Rite, South Bend. He and his wife were marshals for the Akron Fourth of July parade in 1989.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Jerry IPolly) FINNEY, Akron; one son, Tom [FITES], Akron; eight grandchildren, Natalie ROSS, Jeffrey Allen FITES, Jill WOOD, Jackie KOENIG, Paul FITES, Emily FITES, Tom FINNEY and Scott FINNEY; four great-grandchildren, Kyle, Westin, Brent and Jeffrey ROSS, and four sisters, Grace WAECHTER, Akron; Mrs. Uriah (Mary) WEIRICK, Mexico; Mrs. George (Normalene) WAGNER, Rochester, and Mrs. Roy (Evelyn) SCHIPPER, Akron. Preceding in death was one sister, Ruth BAMMERLIN; two brothers, Ralph and James [FITES], and one son, Herb [FITES].

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with the Rev. Dennis SHOCK officiating. Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday. Masonic Lodge Services will begin at 8 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Akron United Methodist Church.

Guy L. Sarber

Aug. 3, 1933 - Feb. 25, 1995

Guy L. SARBER, 61, of Cartersville, Ga., died at 1:29 p.m. Saturday at Cartersville Medical Center.

He was born in Rochester to Clinton and Naomi HARPSTER SARBER. He was a member of the United Methodist Church and was a Mason and Shriner in Clarksville, Tenn. He worked for Wal-Mart in Carterville.

Surviving are one son, Stephen [SARBER], Cartersville; one daughter, Dawn SHERWOOD, Cartersville; two grandchildren; his mother, Naomi SARBER, Huntington, and one sister, Marilyn BOYD, Huntington. Preceding in death was his father Clinton SARBER.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at New Oakhill Chapel, Plymouth. Burial will be in the Oakhill Cemetery. Friends will be received following the service in the chapel. Johnson Funeral Home, 1100 North Michigan St., Plymouth, is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Tuesday, February 28, 1995

Pearl L. Pontius

Pearl L. PONTIUS, 85, formerly of Athens, died at 12:16 a.m. today at Life Care Center where she had lived sicne July 1989.

Arranements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home.

Wednesday, March 1, 1995

Pearl L. Pontius

Sept. 18, 1909 - Feb. 28, 1995

Services for Pearl L. PONTIUS, 85, formerly of Athens, will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home.

The Rev. Wayne JOHNSON will officiate. Burial will be in the Athens Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday and one hour before services Friday.

Mrs Pontius died at 12:16 a.m. Tuesday at Rochester Health Care Center, where she had lived since October 1989.

She was born in Lafayette to Alva and Lelia AKERS QUAINTANCE. On Dec. 25, 1929 in Lafayette she married Raymond D PONTIUS, who died Oct. 18, 1978. She was a retired lab technician at Home Hospital, Lafayette, and for 20 years she was a receptionist and nursing assistant in the office of Dr. Dean STINSON. She owned and operated the former Pontius Nursing Home in Rochester. She was a member of the Rebekah Lodge, American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary. She was a member of the Athens Evangelical United Methodist Church, Athens.

Surviving are three daughters, Barbara SCHWIER and Faye MELTON, both of Athens, and Sharon PONTIUS, Des Plaines, Ill.; one son, Jerry D. [PONTIUS], Lafayette; two granddaughters, Mrs. Diana SHOEMAKER, Akron, and Mrs. Sheryl WOODS, Rochester; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Merle (Jane) HUMPHREY, Lafayette, [one step-sister, Ruth MORRISON, West Lafayette], and one brother, Alfred QUAINTANCE, Englewood, Colo. Preceding in death was one sister, Bettie MUSSER, and two brothers, Walter and George [QUAINTANCE].

Thursday, March 2, 1995

George A. Carlson

June 1, 1915 - March 1, 1995

George A. CARLSON, 79, of 619 14th St., Logansport, died at 11:25 a.m. Wednesday at Memorial Hospital.

He was born in White County to Frank and Alice THAIR CARLSON. On Jan. 11, 1942 in Royal Center he married Donna J. SIMPSON, who survives. He was an army veteran of World War II and member of New Life Alliance Church. In 1981, after 30 years of service, he retired from Rockwell Inernational Corp.

Surviving with his wife are one daughter, Beverly HOLCOMB, 116 Jefferson St.; two sons, George D. CARLSON, Lafayette, and Tech. Sgt. Jerold P. CARLSON, Crestiew, Fla.; seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; eight step-great-grandchildren, and two brothers, Theodore [CARLSON], Kewanna, and Charles [CARLSON], Winamac. Preceding in death were four sisters, two half-sisters and seven brothers.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home, 1603 East Broadway, Logansport, with Pastor Fred DRYE officiting. Burial will be in the Ever-Rest Memorial Park Cemetery where military graveside rites will be held. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday. Memorials may be made to the Cass County Heart Fund.

Friday, March 3, 1995

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Saturday, March 4, 1995

Lee Southerton

March 5, 1909 - March 3, 1995

Lee SOUTHERTON, 85, RR 1, Box 277, Akron, died at 3:34 p.m. Friday at Woodlawn Hospital. He had been hospitalized since Sunday.

He was born in Miami County to George J. and Mary (HARTMAN) SOUTHERTON. On Jan. 15, 1930 in Kokomo, he married Orpha YODER, who survives. He was a farmer. He was a member of the Athens United Methodist Church and the Northern Indiana Hereford Cattle Association.

Surviving with his wife are one son, Glen SOUTHERTON, Crossville, Tenn; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. John (Cecil) GORECKI, Onarga, Ill. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Mary Lee [SOUTHERTON]; two sisters, Carrie JENKINS and Elzie HARTMAN and two brothers, Clifford and Roy SOUTHERTON.

Services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Robert LAUGHEED officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetry. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Monday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Rochester. Memorials may be made to the Heart Fund.

Monday, March 6, 1995

George R Richie

June 24, 1925 - March 5, 1995

George R. RICHIE, 69, 6502 Horse Drive, Indianapolis, died at 2 a.m. Sunday at his son’s home, 7492 North 700 West, Culver.

He was born in Hazelton to Walter and Mary ROSS RICHIE. On June 29, 1945 in Indianapolis he married Shirley M. LAMBERT, who survives. A U.S. Navy veteran of WWII, he retired as retail manager for 7-11 Super Markets, Indianapolis. He had lived in Indianapolis for 50 years.

Surviving with his wife are two sons, Steven [RICHIE], Culver, and Jerry [RICHIE], Houston, Texas; three grandchildren; one sister, Emma WEBER, Brownsburg, and one brother, Charles [RICHIE], North Vernon.

Services will be at Conkle Funeral Home, Indianapolis. Burial will be in the Washington Park Cemetery North, Indianapolis. Service and visitation times have not been set. Memorials may be made to Culver Grace United Church of Christ. Bonine Funeral Home, Culver, is in charge of local arrangements.

Pauline Elliott

May 3, 1917 - March 4, 1995

Pauline ELLIOTT, 77, 609 Tanglewood Lane, Mishawaka, died at 8:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph’s Medical Center, South Bend. She was born in Argos to Virgil M. and Pearl PEASE KROUSE. On July 31, 1937 in Culver she married James E. ELLIOTT, who died Oct. 7, 1983.

She was a former Plymouth resident who lived most of her life in Marshall County. She graduated from Culver High School in 1935 and from Madame Schwartz Beauty College, South Bend. She was a nurse’s aid at Parkview Hospital and member of the Plymouth Business and Professional Womens Organization and Pretty Lake Trinity United Methodist Church.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Bernard (Gloria Jeanne) GILBERT, Plymouth, and Mrs. Donald (Mary Anne) ROEBUCK, Middlebury; four grandchildren, Brian J. and John S. GILBERT, both of Plymouth; Mark S. ROEBUCK, Middlebury, and Mrs. Tim (Nanette) WALKER, South Bend; three great-grandchildren; her step-mother, Mary KROUSE, Akron; one sister, Phyllis DILLS BORNMANN, Plymouth, and two step-sisters, Dora FLORES, Texas, and Martha OLIVER, Washington, D.C.

Services will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Johnson Funeral Home, 1100 North Michigan St., Plymouth, with the Rev. Kenneth BARKER officiating. Burial will be in the New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Monday and from 1-3 p.m. Tuesday.

Edith M. Przestwor

May 4, 1932 - March 4, 1995

Edith M. “Woody” PRZESTWOR, 62, South Bend, died at 3:13 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. She was born in Leiters Ford to Benjamin and Dortha Edith BIXLER WOODCOX. On June 23, 1954 she married Stanley PRZESTWOR, who survives.

She was a nurse and supervisor of surgery at Memorial Hospital where she worked for more than 30 years. She was a member of the Association of Operating Room Nurses.

Surviving with her husband are one daughter, Cathy BIANAKA, Carmel; two sons, Stephen and Douglas [PRZESTWOR], both of South Bend; six grandchildre; one sister, Martha Jean MELVIN, Columbia City, and three brothers, Melvin, David and Lonnie WOODCOX, all of Rochester.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3402 Lincoln Way West, South Bend, with the Rev. Greg CRUMP officiating. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Tuesday. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Marie N. Scheuer

March 14, 1899 - March 3, 1995

Marie N. SCHEUER, 95, Tanglewood Lane, Mishawaka, died at 8:45 p.m. Friday at her home. She was born in Fulton County and moved to Saint Joseph County in June 1919. On Dec. 21, 1973, as Marie NAFE, she married Raymond R. SCHEUER, who died March 15, 1991. She was the secretary for the Industrial Relations Manager of Studebaker for 44 years. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, South Bend.

Surviving are one sister, Mabel LOUNSBURY, Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; one niece, Doris WENINGER, Mishawaka, and one nephew, Ronald C. LOUNSBURY, Fort Walton Beach, Fla.

Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Welsheimer Funeral Home, 521 North William St., South Bend, is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

Charles A. Jensen

Jan. 23, 1911 - March 4, 1995

Charles A “Bud” JENSEN, 84, Goodland, died at 4:45 a.m. Saturday at Goodland.

He was born in Goodland to John and Daisey HANCOCK JENSEN. He was married to Florence L. HERATH JENSEN, who survivesk. He was a supervisor and member of the Over 50 Club and the Euchre Club, Goodland.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Carol PROBOSHY, Lake Village, and Delores “Tootie” WANG, Oxford; three sons, Charles E. [JENSEN], Monticello; Dean [JENSEN], Rochester, and Russell [JENSEN], Miami, Fla.; two step-daughters, Charlotte SMITH, Mountain Home, Ark., and Ellen WELSH, Flora; ten grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; five step=-grandchildren, and five step-great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were his first wife, Katherine L. ROYSE, four brothers and one sister.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church, Goodland, with the Rev. Jan HOBBS officiating. Burial will be in the Goodland Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today at Gerts Funeral Home, Goodland.

Tuesday, March 7, 1995

A.R. McFarland

Nov. 8, 1916 - Mar. 5, 1995

Arden R. “Mac” McFARLAND, 78, 600 Oak Hil Ave., Plymouth, died at 5:45 a.m. Sunday at St. Joseph Hospital of Marshall County.

He was born and lived his whole life in Marshall County. On June 28, 1934 he married Roma ZIMMERMAN, who died Nov. 4, 1974. He was a retired employee of Wheelabrator-Frye Inc., Mishawaka.

Surviving are one daughter, Barbara MAZE, Plymouth; three sons, Monte [McFARLAND], Estill Springs, Tenn.; Ralph [McFARLAND], Bremen, and Terry [McFARLAND], Warsaw; eleven grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren, and two brothers, Eugene and Lowell [McFARLAND], both of Rochester. Preceding in death was one daughter, Kay [McFARLAND].

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at VanGilder Funeral Home, Plymouth. Burial will be in the Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday.

George R. Richie

Services for George R. RICHIE, 69, Indianapolis, will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Conkle Funeral Home, Indianapolis.

Friends may call Wednesday at the Conkle Funeral Home. Bonine Funeral Home, Culver, is in charge of local arrangements. Mr. Richie died Sunday at his son’s residence near Culver.

Wednesday, March 8, 1995

William E. Kreft

William E. KREFT, 92, of 18th B Road, Tippecanoe, died at 4:50 p.m. Tuesday at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth.

Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Robert Pedigo

Former Rochester football coach Robert PEDIGO died Tuesday.

Arrangements are pending at Baker Funeral Home, Danville.

Pedigo was fatally injured Dec. 28, when his clothing caught in a combine.

He was taken to Hendricks Community Hospital, where he was listed in critical condition, and later moved to American Transitional Hospital in Indianapolis.

Pedigo was head football coach at RHS from 1965 to 1974. He came to Rochester from his home town of Danville. Under his direction Rochester football teams had seven winning seasons. In 1969 the Zebras went 9-1 and won the Northern Lakes Conference title. Their only loss was a 14-13 contest against Manchester.

For the next five years, until he left Rochester, the team never fell below 7-3. In 1971 the only loss was against Plymouth. Pedigo also taught biology, health and psychology and coached track.

Thursday, March 9, 1995

Robert I. Pedigo

Nov. 14, 1935 - March 7, 1995

Services for Robert I, PEDIGO, 59, Danville, will be at 11 a.m. Saurday at Baker Funeral Home, Danville.

Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery, North Salem. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Friday. Memorials may be made to the Robert I. Pedigo Scholarsip Fund, Kokomo High School, 2501 South Berkley, Kokomo, 46902.

Mr. Pedigo died Tuesday at American Transitional Hospital, Indianapolis, from injuries he received in a farm accident on Dec. 28, 1994. He was born in Danville to Fletcher and Lucille EDWARDS PEDIGO. On March 31, 1990 he married Ruth SOUDER PEDIGO, who survives. He was raised in Danville and graduated from Danville High School in 1954.

He received a bachelor of science degree from Butler University in 1958. He also had a master’s degree from Butler University. He had been a guidance counselor and assistant varsity football coach at Kokomo High School since 1975. He was a coach and teacher at Rochester High School from 1964-1974. He also farmed and was a member of the Kokomo Teacher’s Association and the National Education Association.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Kim SUNDE, Bloomington; Kris VINSON, Logansport, and Kathy NICKEL, Virginia; two sons, Bob [PEDIGO] Jr., Venezuela, and Brad [PEDIGO], Plainfield; two step-daughters, Theresa KNIGHT, Arkansas, and Andrea KNIGHT, Kentucky; one step-son, Michael KNIGHT, Kokomo; seven grandchildren, and two sisters, Patty FRANKLIN, North Carolina, and Anita CLARK, Ohio.

William E. Kreft

April 11, 1902 - March 7, 1995

Services for William E. KREFT, 92, formerly of 18th B Road, Tippecanoe, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Tippecanoe Community Church.

Pastor Douglas FRITZEL will officiate. Burial will be in the Tippecanoe Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, or one hour before services at the church. Memorials may be made to the Gideons or the Tippecanoe Community Church.

Mr. Kreft died at 4:40 p.m. Tuesday at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth. He was born in Chicago, Ill., to Paul and Pauline SCHROEDER KREFT. In June 1928 he married Ruth OLSEN, who died in 1934. On Aug. 30, 1935 he married Bessie VanDYKE, who died July 8, 1977. He was a Western Electric Corp. employee for 39 years before he retired in 1963. He moved to Tippecanoe in 1954. He was a member of Tippecanoe Community Church.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Don (Charlene R.) CAMPER, Galesburg, Ill., and Mrs. Barbara RITENOUR, Carrolton, Texas; ten sons, Williem E. [KREFT], Jr., Aurora, Ill.; Donald and Esther KREFT, Sandwich, Ill.; Gerald and Marge VanDYKE, Winona Lake; Wayne and Diane KREFT, Monroe, Wis.; Richard and Nancy KREFT, Platteville, Wis.; Glen and Glenda KREFT, Tippecanoe; Paul and Leona KREFT, Warsaw; Robert and Judy KREFT, Rocky Mount, N.C.; David and Pam KREFT, Fort Wayne, and Timothy and Lisa KREFT, Tippecanoe; twenty-seven grandchildren; fifty great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren nieces and nephews, and two brothers, Arthur and Dorothy KREFT, Scottsdale, Ariz., and Frank and Ann KREFT, Roswell, N.M. Preceding in death with his wifes were one granddaughter, Sandra HOWARD; two sisters, Edna JOHNSTON and Martha KREFT, who died in infancy, and one brother, Paul [KREFT].

Bernice M. Williams

July 6, 1920 - March 7, 1995

Bernice WILLIAMS, 74, Route 1, Box 34, Monon, died at 2:15 p.m. Tuesday at White County Memorial Hospital.

She was born in Frankfort to Earl and Mabel FREY CULP. On March 27, 1940 in Royal Center she married Keith WILLIAMS, who survives. She moved to Monon 36 years ago from Francesville. She was a homemaker and member and past president of the Town and Country Home Economics Club, Monon, and the Francesville First Christian Church. She taught Sunday School for a number of years.

Surviving with her husband are three daughters, Mrs. Larry (Patsy) GRIEGER, Francesville; Mrs. Richard (Nancy) COSGRAY, Idaville, and Mrs. William (Yvonne) MILLER, Indianapolis; three sons, Donald [WILLIAMS], Reynolds; Joseph [WILLIAMS], Monon, and Michael [WILLIAMS], Monticello; twenty grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren, and one sister Mrs. Rev. Junior (Ruth) BOSE, Rochester. Preceding in death was one daughter, Shirley CULP, who died in infancy, and one sister, Wanieta CULP.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Francesville First Christian Church with the Revs. James KITCHEN and Jim SAYERS officiating. Burial will be in the Roselawn Cemetery, Francesville. Friends may call from 3-9 p.m. today at Querry-Ulbricht Funeral Home, Francesville. Memorials may be made to the Francesville First Christian Church or Gideon Memorial Bibles.

Friday, March 10, 1995

Myrtle O. Miller

Aug. 16, 1929 - Feb. 28, 1995

Word has been received of the death of Myrtle O. ENYART MILLER, 65, Lafayette.

She died at 10:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 28, at her home.

She was born in Fulton County. On June 28, 1947 in Kokomo she married Roma C. WELCHER, who died Jan. 17, 1972. On Nov. 13, 1993 she married John H. MILLER, who survives. She was a cashier of Five Points Bargains, Purdue Sweet Shop and Furrow’s Building Materials. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and a Bluebird.

Surviving with her husband are one daughter, Mrs. Daniel (Pamela) ROBBINS; two sons, Richard A. WELCHER and David M. FITZGERALD, all of Lafayette; her mother, Myrtle ENYART, Lafayette; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter, Farrah WALKER; four sisters, Mrs. Obrey (Marie) THOMASON, Arkansas; Mrs. Russell (Ethel) SMITH and Nora Rose ENYART, both of Lafayette, and Mrs. Eleanor HAYNES, New Castle, and one brother, Charles E. ENYART, Deedsville.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 19, at the First Baptist Church, 1463 South Creasy Lane, Lafayette, with the Rev. Dr. Carl MALMGREN officiating.

Memorials may be made to the Leukemia Society of America or the First Baptist Church.

Frances V. Master

Frances V. MASTER, 89, of 23 East Main St., Monterey, died at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

Arrangements are pending at Bonine Funeral Home, Culver.

Saturday, March 11, 1995

Frances V. Master

Sept. 4, 1905 - March 9, 1995

Frances V. MASTER, 89, of 23 East Main St., Monterey, died at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winaac.

She was born in Monterey to Frank and Edith BUTCHER CALHOUN. On Sept. 4, 1932 in South Bend, she married William H. MASTER, who died May 17, 1975. She was a lifetime resident of Monterey and member of the Monterey United Methodist Church and its Women’s Society of Christian Service.

Surviving are one daughter, Mary Frances RUSCHAN, El Paso, Texas; one son, Paul W. [MASTER], Plymouth; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren, and one sister, Wilma BANASIK, Knox. Preceding in death were two sisters and three brothers.

Private services will be Monday at Bonine Funeral Home, Culver. Burial will be in the Riverside Memorial Cemetery, Monterey. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Sunday. Memorials may be made to the Monterey United Methodist Church.

Mary A. Kaminski

Mary A. KAMINSKI, 81, of Monterey, died at 11:53 a.m. Friday at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac, following a sudden illness.

Arrangements are pending at Bonine Funeral Home, Culver.

Donald R. Shoemaker

July 31, 1899 - march 10, 1995

Donald R. SHOEMAKER, 95, of 308 East Walnut Street, Akron, died at 6:15 p.m. Friday at Life-Care Center of Rochester.

He was born in Kosciusko County to John and Mary Jane SHIVLEY SHOEMAKER. On Feb. 14, 1920 he married Grace LARREW, who died in 1932. On Oct. 5, 1935 in Athens, he married Delphia J. PARKER HOFFMAN, who survives. He was a retired farmer who had also lived in Leesburg and Warsaw.

Surviving with his wife are four daughters, Mrs. Jack (Marjorie) BREWER, Wabash; Mrs. Norman (Virginia) THOMPSON, Roann; Mrs. Lawrence (Anna) KEAFFABER, Akron, and Mrs. Jack (Marilyn) HARTZLER, Macy; ten grandchildren; twenty-two great-grandchildren; step-great-grandchildren and thirteen great-great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were one son, Gerald [SHOEMAKER], one granddaughter, three sisters and three brothers.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with the Rev. Lowell BURRUS officiating. Burial will be in the Laketon Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday.

Monday, March 13, 1995

Mary A Kaminski

Jan. 6, 1914 - March 10, 1995

Mary A. KAMINSKI, 81, West Washington Street, Monterey, died at 11:53 a.m. Friday at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

She was born in Chicago, Ill., to Joseph and Josephine KUGAWA HYZY. On July 12, 1933 in Chicago she married Joseph KAMINSKI, who died Dec. 8, 1960. She moved to Monterey in 1977 from Chicago. She was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Monterey, the Polish National Alliance and Monterey and Culver senior centers.

Surviving are three daughters, Mary Jayne COLLINS, Chicago, Ill.; Margaret J. MANIKOWSKI and Marcia C. ASHCOM, both of Monterey; nine grandchildren, and one sister, Josephine GARZA, Texas. Preceding in death were three sisters and five brothers.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Anne’s Catholic Chuch with the Rev. Dominic YOUNG officiating. Burial will be in the Holy Cross Cemetery, Calumet, Ill., where grveside services will be at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Monday at Bonine Funeral Home where the rosary will be said at 8 p.m. Memorials may be made to St. Anne’s School, Monterey.

Ruth E. Mills

Dec. 25, 1924 - March 11, 1995

Ruth Elizabeth MISSAL MILLS, 70, Michigan City, died at 2:44 p.m. Saturday at her home.

She was born in Michigan City to Leo and Elizabeth SCHWERMER MISSAL. On Sept. 17, 1949 in Michigan City she married the Rev. Ray E. MILLS who survives. She was a homemaker, nurse, member of United Methodist Women, Tri Kappa Sorority and the Psstor’s Spouses Organization. She worked with youth, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, was a choir member and caregiver to congregations served. She lived in northern Indiana all her life.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Roger (Rebecca) CLAWSON, Elkhart; one son, Ross Mark [MILLS], Logansport; four grandchildren; two foster grandchildren; one sister, Leona MISSAL, and one brother, Donald MISSAL, both of Michigan City. Preceding in death was one sister, Arlene MISSAL.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Michigan City First United Methodist Church with the Revs. William KAISER, Donald CARPENTER, H.S. MALONE and Kathleen MEALMAN officiatng. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery, Michigan City. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Carlisle Funeral Home, 613 Washington St., Michigan City, and after 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Memorials may be made to the U.M.C.O.R. Refugee Blanket Fund through any United Methodist Church.

Lela D.W. Ludwig

Jan. 25, 1894 - March 12, 1995

Lela DIMMITT WARNER LUDWIG, 101, formerly of 104 Lincoln St., Argos, and later of Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth, died at 8:10 p.m. Sunday at St. Joseph Hospital of Marshall County.

She was born near Argos to George and Cassie WHITED DIMMITT. She was married to Vern WARNER who died Feb. 14, 1963 and to Ace LUDWIG who also preceded in death. She lived most of her life in the Argos community, except for three years when she lived in California. She worked at Schoonover Department Store, Argos, the former Argos Theater and Montgomery Ward, Plymouth. She was a member of the Argos Congregational Christian Church.

Surviving are one son, Harold D. WARNER, Argos; two granddaughters, Pat WEST, Warsaw, and April WARNER, Argos, and three great-grandchildren, Elizabeth WEST, Warsaw; Rick RISH, Tampa, Fla., and Lee RISH, Indianapolis. Preceding in death was infant daughter Donna Jean [WARNER] and two brothers, Raymond and Willard [DIMMITT].

Services will be at 1 p.m Wednesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with the Rev. Jeffrey PATTERSON officiating. Burial will be in the Argos Maple Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and one hour before services Wednesday.

Tuesday, March 14, 1995

Bertha B. Cook

Nov. 15, 1902 - March 13, 1995

Bertha B. COOK, 92, formerly of 528 West Fifth St., died at 4 p.m. Monday at Wabash County Hospital, Wabash, where she had been a patient for one week.

She was born in Fulton County to David and Nancy MATTERS WOLF. On Dec. 1, 1919 in St. Joseph, Mich., she married Harry M. COOK, who died Nov. 9, 1978. She was an employee at Topps Manufacturing and a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. She lived most of her life in Rochester. For the last 12 years she lived at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Genevere E. SEE, Rochester; Mrs. Ildia RIDDLE, Vista, Calif., and Mrs. Evelene GINTHER, Sacramento, Calif.; one son, Richard D [COOK], Shawano, Wis., one step-son, Harry M. [COOK] Jr., Johnson City, Tenn.; ten grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Claraetta PONTIOUS, Shelby, Ohio, and Ruth KENDALL, Traverse City, Mich. Preceding in death was one sister, Dorothy ANDERSON, and one brother, Floyd [WOLF].

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home with the Revs. Carl RICKS and Brian TAMMANY officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and one hour before the services Thursday. Memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church.

Austin Kincaid

March 5, 1911 - March 14, 1995

Austin KINCAID, 84, 1017 Fulton Ave., died at 8:10 a.m. today at his residence. He had been ill for one month.

He was born in Lee County, Kentucky, to William and Lula CAMPBELL KINCAID. On Feb. 20, 1932 in Rochester he married Sarah Annabelle WOODCOX, who survives. He was a retired pipe fitter. He moved to Rochester in 1968, from Gary, and was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church.

Surviving with his wife are one nephew, Ronald KINCAID, Miami, Fla., and two nieces, Mrs. Janice HESSELGESSER, Sandy, Ore., and Mrs. Brenda GOLDEN, Portland, Ore. Preceding in death was one brother, John [KINCAID].

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home with the Rev. Carl RICKS officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester Citizens Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday and after 9 a.m. Friday. Memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church.

Wednesday, March 15, 1995

John E. Eastman

Feb. 20, 1924 - March 14, 1995

John E. EASTMAN, 71, Fort Wayne, died at 6:45 a.m. Tuesday at his home.

He was born in Eskridge, Kan., to David and Nora MILLER EASTMAN. On Oct. 30, 1944 in Alma, Kan., he married Dorothy I. EASTMAN, who survives. He was a self-employed sawmill operator until 1973 and retired from Sealed Power in 1982. He had lived in Fort Wayne for one year. He was a World War II Army veteran and member of the American Legion, Monterey, and VFW, Culver.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Cheryl SCHWARTE, Fort Wayne, ad Judy EASTMAN, Maiden Rock, Wis.; three sisters, LaVina PRYOR, Wanatah, and Darlene WALKER and Carol McENTIRE, both of Hico, Texas, and one brother, Russel [EASTMAN], Eskridge, Kan.

There will be no services or visitation. D.O. McComb and Sons Funeral Homes, 1140 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne, is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Cancer Society and the Allen County Hospice.

Thursday, March 16, 1995

Fred E. Nickels

Nov. 20, 1897 - March 15, 1995

Fred E. NICKELS, 97, 307 South Smith St., Kewanna, died at 3 a.m. Wednesday at the home of Evelyn MARKLEY, 11 North Toner St., Kewanna.

He was born in Wayne Township in Fulton County to Charles E. and Harriet HENDRICKSON NICKELS. On Sept. 18, 1918 in Rochester, he married Ruth H. HERD. She died Aug. 15, 1976. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Baptist Church of Kewanna.

He is survived by one sister, Dessie [NICKELS], of Florida; four nieces and one nephew. Preceding in death are one sister and one brother.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, with the Rev. Keith SMITLEY officiating. Burial will be in the Citizens I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Friday and from 8-10:30 a.m. Saturday.

Friday, March 17, 1995

Bernice N. Baxter

Bernice NEWHOUSE BAXTER, 87, of 1504 Long Beach Drive, died at 7:55 p.m. Thursday at Woodlawn Hospital, following an illness.

Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home.

Delta M. Jurgensmeyer

Delta M. JURGENSMEYER, 88, formerly of West Sixth St., died at 6:25 a.m. today at Rochester Health Care Center, following an illness.

Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home.

Alice F. Bryant

Alice Fern BRYANT, 85, of 300 East Fourth St., died at 6:45 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital, following an illness.

Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home.

Sheldon X. Mikesell

Sheldon X. MIKESELL, 68, Indianapolis, former Fulton County resident, died at 10 a.m. today at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis.

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

Saturday, March 18, 1995

Marilee J. Zimmerman

Feb, 27, 1921 - March 17, 1995

Marilee J. ZIMMERMAN, 74, of 320 W. 11th St., Rochester, died at 6 p.m. Friday.

She was born at the Hatch Homestead Farm, near Macy, to Roscoe “Bill” and Mary M. KINDIG HATCH. On Aug. 31, 1940, she married James W. ZIMMERMAN, who survives. She lived in Rochester since 1937. Mrs. Zimmerman was a 1938 graduate of Rochester High School and attended Indiana University. She assisted in the establishment of the Fulton County Blood Bank, the United Way and the Senior Citizen Program. In 1985, she received a community service award from the Rochester Chamber of Commerce. For 28 years, she assisted her husband as a volunteer secretary for the Chamber of Commerce. She also gave many hours in helping with the location of the Torin Manufacturing Plant, Hart Schaffner and Marx, Marshall Electric, Rochester Homes, Jobsite Traier Corp., Olympic Plastics, Fulton Industries, Robertson Transformer and eight medical doctors. She was a past president of the Tri Kappa sorority and the first president of the Associate Chapter.

Surviving with her husband are one son, Rick J. ZIMMERMAN, Rochester; three daughters, Mrs. Duane (Marilou) HOLADAY, Brighton, Mich., Kimberly Ann ZIMMERMAN, Kokomo, and Kendra ZIMMERMAN, Indianapolis; three grandsons, Rick J. ZIMMERMAN II, Aurora, Eric W. EASTERDAY, Greenwood, and Joel H. HOLADAY, Brighton, Mich.; two granddaughters, Mrs. Chris (Jodi) HUTTON, Indianapolis, and Ann ZIMMERMAN, Indianapolis; one great-grandson, Jacob HUTTON, Indianapolis, and one brother, P. Michael HATCH, Carmel. Preceding in death was a sister, Barbara Lou HATCH, in 1936.

Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Sunday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery Monday after a private funeral service. Memorials may be made to the Manitou Training Center, the Hearthstone Hospice, Woodlawn Home Health Care or the First Christian Church, Rochester or Macy.

Bernice N. Baxter

Dec. 7, 1907 - March 16, 1995

Services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at Harry W. Moore Funeral Home, Applegate Chapel, 8669 Pendleton Pike, Lawrence, Ind., for Bernice NEWHOUSE BAXTER, 87, of 1504 Long Beach Dr., Rochester.

The Rev. Loring PROSSER will officiate. Burial will be in I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Oaklandon, Ind. Friends may call from 12:30-1 p.m. Sunday. Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of the arrangements.

Mrs. Baxter died at 7:55 p.m. Thursday at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester, following an illness. She had been in failing health for a number of years.

She was born in Anna, Ill., to Robert V. and Carrie E. CARTER MARTIN. On Oct. 21, 1933, in Indianapolis, she married Milton A. NEWHOUSE, who died March 21, 1978. On Oct. 4, 1980, in Rochester, she married Ernest O. BAXTER, who survives. She was a statistical secretary the Indiana University Bureau of Business Research at Bloomington. In 1933, she returned to Indianapolis and was employed by the Departmet of Financial Institutions of the State of Indiana. She retired in 1940. She was a member of the National Association of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Manitou Chapter, the Universalist Church of Oaklandon and the Church of the Larger Fellowship, Universalist-Unitarian, Boston, Mass.

Surviving with her husband are one daughter, Mrs. Vickie NEWHOUSE LARSON, Chesterton, Ind.; one granddaughter, John (Jennifer) WRIGHT, Bloomington, Ind.; one grandson, David LARSON, Chesterton, Ind.; one step-daughter, Mrs. Howard (Gloria) GALLOP, Lebanon, Penn.; one step-son, Parke BAXTER, Rochester; four step-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren, and one brother, Carl MARTIN, Indianapolis.

Delta M. Jurgensmeyer

Aug. 12, 1906 - March 17, 1995

Services will be at 3 p.m. at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, for Delta M. JURGENSMEYER, 88, Rochester Health Care Center, Rochester.

The Rev. Carl RICKS will officiate. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Saturday and from 2-3 p.m. Sunday. Memorials may be made to the Cancer Society or the Heart Fund.

Mrs. Jurgensmeyer, formerly of W. Sixth Street, Rochester, died at 6:25 a.m. Friday at the Fochester Health Care Center, following an illness. She was born in Akron to Levi and Cora (DICKERHOFF) HARPER. On Sept. 8, 1927, in Adnville, Ind., she married Ralph L. JURGENSMEYER, who died Nov. 4, 1976. She was a former employee of Topps Manufacturing Co. and Wiles Department Store, Rochester. She was a member of the Trinty United Methodist Church, Rochester.

Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Jack (Arletta) GREEN, Rochester, and several nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were two sisters, Doris BIGGS and Blanche ENGLE; three brothers, two in infancy and George HARPER Sr.

Alice F. Bryant

April 22, 1909 - March 17, 1995

Services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, for Alice Fern BRYANT, 85, 300 E Fourth St., Apt. 5A, Rochester.

The Rev. Robert MACE will officiate. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Saturday and from noon-1 p.m. Sunday.

Mrs. Bryant died at 6:45 a.m. Friday at Woodlawn Hospital. She was born in Richland Township, Fulton County, to William S. and Martha (MILLER) WYNN. In July, 1941, she married Fred NEWBY, who died in 1951. On March 11, 1858, she married Ralph W. “Speed” BRYANT, who died Aug. 1, 1984. She was a homemaker.

Surviving are one step-daughter, Mrs. Melvin (Betty) SWEANY, Rocheter; one niece, Mrs. Charles (Marjorie) BINGLE, Rochester; five grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were one step-son, Robert BRYANT; two sisters, Balche BUTLER and Catherine PERSONETT; and three brothers, William J., Robert Lee and Charles Cleo WYNN.

James A. McKinney

Sept. 12 - - - - - March 17, 1995

James A. McKINNEY, 66, of 5989 Plymouth-LaPorte Trail, Plymouth, died at 3:40 a.m. Friday at Memorial Hospital of South Bend.

He was born in Hibbard to Carmel B. and Hattie LISTENBERGER McKINNEY. He moved from Culver to Plymouth in 1933. On June 3, 1961, in Culver, he married Bonnie E. SENFF, who survives. He retired as an agent at Norfolk and Southern Railroad. He was a member of the Plymouth Kilwinning Lodge 149 F&AM, VFW Post 6919, Culver Eagles Lodge Aerie 3221 and the Maxinkuckee I.O.O.F. Lodge 373. He also attended the Plymouth Wesleyan Church and was the president of the Mobile Home Association, Orange Villa, Fla.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Vickey FARLOW, Culver, and Lori VanDer-WEELE, Argos; one son, Jeff A. McKINNEY, Plymouth; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and one sister, Betty AMAN, Rochester. Preceding in death were one sister and one brother.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Bonine Funeral Home, Culver, with the Rev. David TERHUNE officiating. Burial will be in the Culver Masonic Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Sunday at Bonine Funeral Home. Masonic memorial services will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday at Bonine Funeral Home. VFW Post 6919 will conduct graveside rites. Memorials may be made to the Marshall County Cancer Association.

Monday, March 20, 1995

Mildred J. Kuhn

Mildred J. KUHN, 87, Route 1, Argos, died at 5:35 p.m. Sunday at Rochester Health Care Center, following an illness.

Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral home.

Dayne F. Linn

March 11, 1920 - March 19, 1995

Dayne F. LINN, 75, Route 1, Macy, died at 9:36 p.m. Sunday at St. Joseph Hospital, Kokomo.

He was born in Gary to Willston Marion and Gladys STANFIELD LINN. On Jan. 11, 1948 in Perrysburg he married Rosalee WARNER, who survives. He was a World War II veteran and member of the Perrysburg Baptist Church and Full Gospel Business Men.

Surviving with his wife are four daughters, Diane BURNS, Macy; Carol PETTIFORD, Marion; Laura PENCE, Fort Wayne, and Beth LUHNOW, Kewanna; one son, Steve [LINN], Macy; seventeen grandchildren; one sister, Ancile OVERMYER, Goshen, and three brothers, Wayne [LINN], Mexico; Walter [LINN]; Warsaw, and Don [LINN], Mexico. Preceding in death were one daughter, Kay Ellen LINN; one grandchild, and one sister, Mary PHILLIPY.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev. Lu LASHER officiating. Burial will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Tuesday.

Homer Wideman

Feb. 12, 1905 - March 19, 1995

Homer WIDEMAN, 90, 1947 North 100 East, Akron, died at 8:30 p.m. Sunday at Life Care Center.

He was born in Fulton County to Alex and Mary BARNES WIDEMAN. He was a farmer.

Surviving are two brothers, Ed [WIDEMAN], Akron, and Clayton [WIDEMAN], North Grove. Preceding in death were three sisters and five brothers.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Nichols Cemetery, north of Akron. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Rebecca A. Defibaugh

March 28, 1951 - March 18, 1995

Rebecca A. DEFIBAUGH, 43, Miller Lane, Seymour, died at 1 p.m. Saturday at Columbus Regional Hospital, Columbus.

She was born in Seymour to Raymond A. and Marjorie A. LIND MASCHINO. She was a member of the Brownstown Christian Church and the women’s auxiliaries of the Seymour American Legion and Moose Lodge.

Surviving with her parents are one son, Monte W. DEFIBAUGH, Crothersville; one daughter, Mrs. Stan (Kerri J.) MILLER, Akron; one sister, Ginger R. STRONG and two brothers, Jerry D. and M. Joe [MASCHINO], all of Seymour. Preceding in death were grandparents Amos and Lillie MASCHINO and Jess and Odias LIND.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Myers Funeral Service, Burkholder Chapel, 419 North Chestnut St., Seymour, with the Rev. Walter GRAEFLIN officiating. Burial will be in the Reddington Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today and after 9 a.m. Tuesday. Memorials may be made to the Reddington Cemetery Association or the Multiple Sclerosis Association.

Thomas E. Houlihan

Dec. 29, 1930 - March 19, 1995

Thomas E. HOULIHAN, 64, 2127 Poet’s Drive, died at 6 p.m. Sunday at Woodlawn Hospital.

He was born in Wabash to Harry T. and Grace E. WITHERS HOULIHAN. On Sept. 26, 1954 he married Margaret A. COLE, who survives. He was a North Miami School Corporation employee for 20 years and Korean War veteran. He was a member of the Wabash Moose Lodge, American Legion and Elks Lodge.

Surviving with his wife are one daughter, Mrs. Rodney (Susan) MILES, Peru; two sons, Michael [HOULIHAN], Rochester, and Thomas H. [HOULIHAN], Peru; six grandchildren; one step-grandchild, and one brother, John [HOULIHAN], Wabash. Preceding in death was one brother.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Bernard Catholic Church, Wabash, with Father Timothy WROZEK officiating and Father John ZAHN assisting. Burial will be in the Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at Eddingfield-DeLaughter Mortuary, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash. A prayer vigil will begin at 6 p.m.

Tuesday, March 21, 1995

Sheldon X. Mikesell

Oct. 9, 1926 - March 17, 1995

Sheldon X. MIKESELL, 68, of 800 Homewood Drive, Indianapolis, died at 10 a.m. Friday at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. He had been in failing health for six months.

He was born in Fulton County to Clarence W. and Geraldine Lavonne KINDIG MIKESELL. He moved to Indianapolis about 50 years ago. He was an accountant with Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company of Indianapolis before he retired in 1985, after 40 years of service. He was a member of the Farm Bureau and Talma United Methodist Church.

Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Dale (Clovis) PETERSEN, Rochester; three brothers, Wayne and Virginia MIKESELL and Calvin and Margaret MIKESELL, both of Rocheter, and Larry E. and Connie MIKESELL, Fort Wayne, and nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home with the Rev. Jean F. McCAN officiating. Burial will be in the Rocheter I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call one hour before services Saturday. Memorials may be made to the Talma United Methodist Church.

Virginia Weist

Virginia WEIST, 70, of 705 East Fourth St., died at 6 a.m. Monday at her home.

Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home.

Mildred J. Kuhn

Dec. 25, 1907 - March 19, 1995

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home for Mildred J. KUHN, 87, of Route 1, Argos.

The Rev. David MILLS will officiate. Burial will be in the Richland Center Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and one hour before services Thursday.

Mrs. Kuhn died at 5:34 p.m. Sunday at Rochester Health Care Center, following an illness. She was born in Richland Township to William and Merniva THOMPSON ROGERS. On Aug. 11, 1928 in Plymouth she married Calvin KUHN, who died Jan. 17, 1966. She was a homemaker and lived her whole life in Richland Township. She was a member of the Richland Center United Methodist Church.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Jerry (Esther M.) GODSCHALK, Leesburg; one son, Donald W. [KUHN], Palmetto, Fla.; six grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren. Preceding in death was one sister, Crystal PHILLIPS.

Raymond C. Read

Feb. 12, 1908 - March 19, 1995

Raymond C. READ, 87, of 1120 North Main St., Monticello, died at 5:55 p.m. Sunday at Monticello Healthcare Center, where he had lived since July 1993.

He was born in White County to John and Myrl FRAIN STEEL and was adopted by William and Sarah READ. He was married to Neva R. EVERNHAM, who survives. He and his wife operated the Buffalo telephone company in their home in Buffalo during the late 1920’s. He was a farmer and had a dairy route for Ray’s Creamery, Logansport, for many years. In 1961 he moved to Patton where he and his wife owned and operated the Patton Store. He also ran a paper route in Monticello for a number of years. He was a membwr of the Monticello Christian Church.

Surviving with his wife are five daughters, Bonnie R. RICE, West Middleton; Mrs. Lewis (Doris J.) GLASSBURN, Walton; Mrs. Robert (Carol Sue) STECKMAN, Reynolds; Mrs. Richard (Mary) BIXLER, Macy, and Mrs. Terry (Jo) DILL, Delphi; two sons, Ross [READ], LaFeria, Texas, and Max [READ], Monticello; twenty-five grandchildren; forty-four great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren, and step-children and grandchildren. Preceding in death were three brothers and two granddaughters.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Voorhis-Draper Funeral Home, 202 South Illinois St., Monticello, with the Rev. Donald ARTERBURN officiating. Burial will be in Riverview I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday.

Dayne F. Linn

March 11, 1920 - March 19, 1995

Dayne F. LINN, 75, of Route 1, Macy, died at 9:36 p.m. Sunday at St. Joseph Hospital, Kokomo.

He was born in Gary to Williston Marion and Gladys STANFIELD LINN. On Jan. 11, 1948 in Perrysburg he married Rosalee WARNER, who survives. He was an U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a farmer, retired employee of Olin Corporation, Peru, and member of Perrysburg Baptist Church and Full Gospel Businessmen.

Surviving with his wife are four daughters, Diane BURNS, Macy; Carol PETTIFORD, Marion; Laura PENCE, Fort Wayne, and Beth LUHNOW, Kewanna; one son, Steve [LINN], Macy; seventeen grandchildren; one sister, Ancile OVERMYER, Goshen, and three brothers, Wayne and Don [LINN], both of Mexico, and Walter [LINN], Warsaw. Preceding in death were one daughter, Kay Ellen LINN; one grandson, Jeremy Scott PENCE, and two sisters, Mary PILLIPY and Marjorie LINN.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev. Lu LASHER officiating. Burial will be in the Greenlaw Cemetery, Mexico. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. today.

Wednesday, March 22, 1995

Virginia V. Weist

Jan. 3, 1925 - March 20, 1995

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home for Virginia V. WEIST, 70, of 705 East Fourt St..

The Rev. James MALBONE will officiate. Burial will be in the Crown Point Cemetery, Kokomo. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday and one hour before services on Friday.

Mrs. Weist died at 6 p.m. Monday at her home, following an illness. She was born in the Burton Community, west of Rochester, to John and May GIBSON LEEDS. She lived most of her life in Grass Creek and Rochester. She was married to Harry C. WEIST, who survives. She was a homemaker and provided home health care and cared for the elderly. She attended the Akron Church of God.

Surviving with her husband are one daughter, Ms. Kathy WEIST, Los Angeles, Calif.; two sons, Timothy C. and Susan [WEIST], Akron, and Michael W. and Claudia [WEIST], San Francisco, Calif.; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter, and two sisters, Dollie RANZ, Rochester, and Mary GORDON, Phoenix, Ariz. Preceding in death was one sister, Martha HARROFF.

Omer C. Holloway

April 3, 1902 - March 21, 1995

Omer C. “Jack” HOLLOWAY, 92, of 6801 N. South Street, Talma, died at 9 p.m. Tuesday at his home.

He was born in Fulton County to Charles and Rettie May BRYANT HOLLOWAY. He was a lifetime resident of the Talma area. On April 1, 1933 he married Hazel F. TILDEN, who survives. He was a farmer and owned and operated Holloway Sawmill. He was a custodian and bus driver for the Talma School. He worked at the Kingsbury Ordnance Plant during World War II and was a carpenter in the Newcastle Township area for many years.

Surviving with his wife are one daughter, Carole FELTIS, Rochester; three sons, Marion and Richard [HOLLOWAY], both of Rochester, and Kenneth [HOLLOWAY], Etna Green; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Beryl CLEMANS, Fulton, and Irene HYDE, and two brothers, Herman [HOLLOWAY], Mentone, and James [HOLLOWAY], Argos. Preceding in death were an infant daughter, Vivian [HOLLOWAY], four sisters and one brother.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home with the Rev. Rodney RUBERG officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday ad one hour before services on Friday.

Virginia F. Roberts

Aug. 9, 1918 - March 21, 1995

Virginia F. ROBERTS, 76, of Osgood, died Tuesday at Dillsboro Manor Nursing Home, Dillsboro.

She was born in Benham to John C and Elsie SCHWAGMEIER BENHAM. In September of 1936 she married Wayne ROBERTS, who died March 9, 1983. She was a member of the Delaware United Methodist Church and Eastern Star, Milan. She owned and operated Locust Lane Ceramic Shop, Delaware, for about 17 years.

Surviving are four sons, James A. [ROBERTS], Delaware; William W. [ROBERTS], Vevay; John E. [ROBERTS], Rochester, and David B. [ROBERTS], Osgood; two daughters, Lois L. WORKMAN, Delaware, ad Grace EVERAGE, Milan; eleven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, and two brothers, John R. BENHAM,, Osgood, and James H. BENHAM, Benham. Preceding in death were one daughter, Laura Lou ROBERTS, who died in June 1952, and one sister, Mairiam ROUDEBUSH.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Delaware United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Mud Pike Cemetery, Osgood. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Neal’s Funeral Home, 306 South Walnut St., Osgood, and one hour before services at the church. Memorials may be made to the Delaware United Methodist Church and Mud Pike Cemetery.

Thursday, March 23, 1995

Juanita M. Cripe

June 13, 1915 - March 23, 1995

Juanita M. CRIPE, 79, of 1826 Cambridge Drive, Warsaw, died at 3:45 a.m. today at her residence following an extended illness.

She was born in Columbia City to Heber and Susie SURFUS LONG. On June 25, 1939 in Goshen she married Willis J. CRIPE, who survives. She lived in Warsaw for 19 years, moving there from Leiters Ford. She was a homemaker and member of the Fellowship Baptist Church, Warsaw. She was a Sunday School and Child Evangelism teacher in Argos and Leiters Ford.

Surviving with her husband are one daughter, Jean A. CRANOR, Muncie; three sons, David G. [CRIPE], Breckenridge, Minn.; David R. [CRIPE], Wakarusa, ad Timothy E [CRIPE], Argos; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were two sisters and one brother.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, 2290 Provident Court, Warsaw, with the Rev. Martin DAHLQUIST officiating. Burial will be in the West Goshen Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Goshen. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday. Memorials may be made to the Kosciusko County Home Health Care Hospice.

Friday, March 24, 1995

[no obits]

Saturday, March 25, 1995

Cleo F. Pontius

Nov. 5, 1907 - March 23, 1995

Cleo F. PONTIUS, 87, 2131 Chieftian Row, Logansport, died at 9:25 p.m. Thursday at Memorial Hospital, Logansport.

She was born in Claypool to John and Anna Catherine LEITER RICKEL. On Jan. 20, 1935 in Akron she married Everett F. PONTIUS, who survives. She graduated from Manchester College and received her masters degree from Indiana University. She was a school teacher at Tippecanoe, Logansport, Walton and Galveston schools until retiring. She was a member of the Market Street United Methodist Church, Logansport and the Worthy Matron Fidelity of Chapter 58 of the Order of the Eastern Star.

Surviving with her husband are two sons, Robert E. PONTIUS, Austin, Texas, and William G. PONTIUS, Agoura Hills, California; two sisters, Wilodean ANDREW, Palestine, and Pauline SEVERIED, South Bend; four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday 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. Monday at the funeral home. Eastern Star services will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Memorials may be made to the Market Street United Methodist Church, Logansport.

Rev. C. J. Mowrer

The Rev. C.J. MOWRER, 77, of 36 Riggle Road, Peru, and formerly of Rochester, died at 3:15 p.m. Rriday at Dukes Hospital, Peru.

Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home.

Monday, March 27, 1995

Rev. C. J. Mowrer

Aug. 30, 1917 - March 24, 1995

Former Rochester resident, Rev. C.J. MOWRER, 77, of 36 Riggle Road, Peru, died at 3:15 p.m. Friday at Dukes Hospital, Peru.

He was born in Wabash to John C. and Ethel B. CHAMBERLIN MOWRER. He married Marie KERSCHNER who died March 26, 1961 On Oct. 14, 1961, in Akron, he married Relna BRYANT BOWELL, who survives. He graduated from Miltonvale Wesleyan Seminary, Miltonvale, Kan. He pastored in First Wesleyan Churches in Lanford, Kan., Rogers, Ark., and Warsaw. He pastored in First Church of God Churches in Clinton, Iowa, Rochester, Peru, and Schererville. He was interim pastor at Churches of God in Nappanee, North Webster, Logansport, and Lafayette.

Surviving with his wife are four daughters, Mrs. Tom (Phyllis) DANIEL, Huntertown; Loretta INMAN, Fort Wayne; Mrs. Ross (Martha) HOLLAND, Rochester, and Lois TOWNSEND, Peru; a son Larry and Carol MOWRER, Rochester; a sister, Mrs. Robert (Betty Mae) KAMP, North Manchester; eleven grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Jack DOWNING and three brothers, Eldon, Everett and Howard MOWRER.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at First Church of God, Rochester, with Rev. Harold CONRAD officiating. Burial will be at the Fairview Cemetery, Servia, near North Manchester. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. Sunday and from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester. Friends may also call one hour prior to the funeral service Tuesday at the church.

Tuesday, March 28, 1995 to Wednesday, March 29, 1995

[no obits]

Thursday, March 30, 1995

Ella Mae Styles

May 3, 1923 - March 30, 1995

Ella Mae STYLES, 71, Nyona Lake, died at 12 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital.

She was born in Pickens County S.C., to William Robert and Agnes Leola GARRETT CRANE. On Nov. 28, 1946, in Greenville, S.C., she married Anthony C. STYLES, who died July 4, 1991. She retired from Experimental Nylon Products, Osceola.

Surviving are three sons, Merritt R. STYLES, Oscxeola; Robert A. STYLES, Rochester, and Donald C. STYLES, Nyona Lake; three sisters, Lucille HOLCOMB; Edna GILSTRAP and Helen HALL, all of Easley, S.C.; five gradchildren and a great-grandson. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert and Clarence CRANE, two half-sisters and four half-brothers.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester. Burial will be at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Saturday and after noon Sunday at the funeral home.

Friday, March 31, 1995

Gene E. Moore

Oct. 13, 1932 - March 20, 1995

Retired Sgt. Major Gene Edward MOORE, 62, Sanford, N.C., died March 20 at home.

He was born Oct. 13, 1932, in Fulton County to Alfred K. and Irene V. SHEPHERD MOORE. He was a 1950 graduate of Akron High School. He served 20 years in the U.S. Army.

Surviving are his wife, Peggy ANDREWS MOORE, Sanford, N.C.; two daughters, Doris MAULDOON, Adrian, Mich. and Michele SHERRILL, Sanford, N.C.; four sons, Steven MOORE, Geier, S.C.; Michael MOORE, Henry MOORE and Phillip MOORE, all of Detroit, Mich.; a step-daughter, Brenda DYMOND, Sanford. N.C.; two step-sons, Randall BOWMER, Sanford, N.C., and David OSBORN, Durham, N.C.; two sisters, Nellie ARNDT, Union Mills, and Janet SMEAL. Phoenix, Ariz.; a brother, Ronald MOORE, Michigan City; several grandchildren and step-grandchildren. he was preceded in death by a step-son, Gregory.

Services were March 23 at Miller’s Funeral Chapel, Sanford, N.C. Burial was at the Moore Family Cemetery, Sanford, N.C., with full military honors.

Donald F. Shifflette Jr.

Former Rochesrter resident, Donald Faudree SHIFFLETTE Jr., 63, 3790 Bengal Road, Gulf Breeze, Fla., died Tuesday in Florida.

He was a graduate of Ohio State University and a retired U.S. Naval aviator. He was retired from the sales department of Sonoco Products Company. He was a member of the VFW, Gulf Breeze Post 4407, BPOE Lodge 2120, Masonic Lodge 79 F&AM, the Scottish Rite and Mizpah Temple.

He is survived by his wife, Jackie SHIFFLETTE, Gulf Breeze, Fla.; two sons, Jay SHIFFLETTE, Melbourne, Fla. and Jeff SHIFFLETTE, Memphis, Tenn.; a daughter, Susan PFEIFFER, Fremont, Ohio; a sister, Mrs. Douglas (Sally) MORRIS, Columbus, Ohio and four grandchildren.

Services are at 1 p.m. today at the Martin Funeral Home, Gulf Breeze, Fla. Burial will be at the Barrancas National Cemetery in Florida.

Dr. David W. King

Sept. 4, 1953 - March 30, 1995

Dr. David W KING, DDS, died at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Jennings Hospital, North Vernon, from injuries sustained in a farm tractor accident.

Surviving are his wife Candice [KING] and parents James and Bettye KING of Rochester.

Funeral services are at 11 a.m. Monday at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, North Vernon. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Sunday at the Picketts Funeral Home, 209 S. State St., North Vernon.

Arranements are pending at Picketts Funeral Home, North Vernon.

Saturday, April 1, 1995

Dr. David W. King

Sept. 9, 1953 - March 30, 1995

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, North Vernon, Ind., for Dr. David W. KING, DDS, 41, North Vernon. Father Robert DREWES will officiate.

Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Sunday at the Pickett Funeral Home in North Vernon.

Burial will be in the Highland Lawn Cemetery in Terre Haute. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday with Father Maurice HAYES officiating.

King, formerly of Rochester, died at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Jennings Community Hospital due to a tractor accident on the family farm. He was born in Evansville to James M. and Bettye Ida PAYNE KING, who both survive. On Aug. 12,1978, in Indianapolis, he married Candice C. McKEEN, who also survives. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, in which he served as a captain from 1981 to 1985. He was a 1971 graduate of Rochester High School, a 1975 graduate of the I.U. School of Dentistry. He was an associate-partner in a group practice in Versailles from 1986 to December, 1994. He had just purchased a practice from Dr. Jerry LEAR in Indianapolis and was to start work Monday.

King lived in Indianapolis from 1975 to 1981 and was a member of the Herron Morton Place Neighborhood Association. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic School Board, the Knighs of Columbus, the Jennings County Extension Board and the Jennings County 4-H Council. He was local vice-president of the American Cancer Society. He was a Little League sponsor in both North Vernon and Versailles, a past preseident of the North Vernon Kiwanis Evening Club and was active in the Lady of Loures Catholic Church in Gibson City, Ill. He served as a host of foreign exchange students, was a member of the South Central Indiana Dog Obedience Club and Navda Hunting and Kennel Club and also worked in the Jennings County Community Hospital in North Vernon and the King’s Daughter Hospital in Madison.

Surviving with his wife and parents are two sons, Tristan and Carl [KING]; three daughters, Rachel, Rebecca and Ellary [KING], who are all still at home; three brothers, Myron [KING], of Knoxville, Tenn., Marshall [KING] of Chicago and Frank [KING] of Phoenix, Ariz.; and one sister, Linda RILEY of Warsaw. Memorials may be made to the trust fund set up in his honor at the Home Federal Savings Bank, through the Pickett Funeral Home.

Delores A. Hamilton

June 22, 1933 - March 30, 1995

Delores A. HAMILTON, 61, 11352 West 400 North, Rochester, died 7:50 a.m. Thursday at her residence.

She was born in Winamac to Samuel and Irene LONG REARICK. On May 22, 1956, in Star City, she married Lawrence A. HAMILTON, who survives. She was a member of the Houskeeping staff at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac and the St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Winamac. She was a firefighter with the Chassahowitzka, Fla. fire department; a newspaper delivery person for the Citrus County Chronice, Crystal River, Gla., and was the Florida State Take Off Pounds Sensibly (T.O.P.S.) Queen in 1985.

Surviving with her husband are four daughters, Debra STROLER, Burnettsville; Patty KNEBEL, Homosassa, Fla.; Tammy HAMILTON, at home, in Rochster and Brenda ADAMS, Inverness, Fla.; four sons, Sam [HAMILTON], Gurdon, Ark.; Daniel [HAMILTON], Monterey; Larry [HAMILTON], Jacksonville, Fla. and Glen [HAMILTON], who is at home; one sister, Charlene FLOYD, Winamac; and fourteen grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m Monday at the Harrison-Metzger Funeral Homes, Royal Center, with the Rev. Gregory J. POWERS officiating. Burial will be in the Star City I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Monday.

Monday, April 3, 1995

James L. Wiggs

Aug. 30, 1951 - April 1, 1995

James L. “Wiggy” WIGGS, 43, Miami, died at 5:29 p.m. Saturday at home.

He was born in Searcy, Ark., to Raymond and Betty MILLER WIGGS. On Dec. 19, 1979, he married Barbara EATON, who survives. He served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a machine repair apprentice at the Chrysler Corporation of Kokomo. He was a member of the Ricochet Country and Western Band and St. Patrick’s Catholic Church of Kokomo. He loved music and fishing.

Surviving with his wife are a son, Wes WIGGS, Miami; a daughter, Nicole WIGGS, Miami; father and step-mother, Raymond and Naomi WIGGS, Kokomo; mother and step-father, Betty and Charles MILNER, Ft. Myers Beach, Fla.; four brothers, Jon WIGGS, Conway, Ark., Lee WIGGS, Kokomo, Robert MILNER, Kokomo; two sisters, Rena DICKSON, Avon, Colo., and Rhonda PRUIETT, Rocheter.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Allen Funeral Home, Bunker Hill, with Rev. Virgil BARKER officiating. Burial will be at the Akron Cemetery in Akron. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Heart Association.

Agnes Kramer Craig

Oct. 7, 1907 - April 1, 1995

Agnes KRAMER CRAIG, 87, 1109 Jackson Blvd., died at 3:03 a.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Hospital.

She was born near Rochester to Carl and Maude CLAREY MILLER. On March 21, 1925, in Rocheter, she married Loren KRAMER, who preceded in death. On Oct. 8, 1959, in Rochester, she married Merle CRAIG, who died in January 1972. She was a homemaker.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. DeVon (Betty) HUTCHINSON, Bourbon; a son, Bob and June KRAMER, Rochester; a step-daughter, Maxine SCHALLER, Indianapolis; a step-son, Arthur CRAIG, Akron; six grandchildren, Paula FOELLINGER, Indianapolis, Fred and Jud SUMPTER, Rochester, Brent KRAMER, Plymouth, Rick KRAMER, Amston, Conn., and Craig SCHALLER, Indianapolis; a brother, Charles MILLER, Rochester, five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Esther MATHEWS and Ruth RITTER and a brother, John MILLER.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m Tuesday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. Samuel BENNETT officiating. Burial will be at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today and from noon until the service Tusday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Diabetic Foundation.

Clement V. Keller Sr.

Feb. 14, 1905 - April 2, 1995

Clement V. KELLER Sr., 90, Pulaski County Road 500 E, died at 8:05 a.m. Sunday at home.

He was born in Monterey to Joseph and Margaret HARTMAN KELLER. On April 21, 1936, in Peterstown, Ill., he married Marjorie M. PRENDERGAST, who survives. He was a retired farmer and member of the St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Monterey.

Surviving with his wife are four daughters, Patricia A. O’DONNELL, Winamac, Ruth E. ZEHNER, Monterey, Mary M. PERSONETTE, Versailles, and Marjorie K. WISE, Monterey; seven sons, John C. KELLER, Winamace; Thomas J. KELLER, Bremen; Clement V. KELLER Jr., Robert M. KELLER, James A. KELLER and Jerome K. KELLER, all of Monterey and Daniel L. KELLER, Culver; a sister, Laura KELLER, Monterey; a brother, Joseph KELLER, Monterey; fifty grandchildren; forty-six great-grandchildren and eight great-great-granchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Sheila KELLER and a brother, Cecil KELLER.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the 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 1:30-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Bonine Funeral Home, Culver. There will be a rosary service at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Hearthstone Hospice.

Robert S. Walker

Jan. 13, 1925 - April 2, 1995

Robert S. WALKER, 70, 1411 Elm St., died at 3:50 a.m. Sunday at Rochester Health Care.

He was born in Hammond to Harry and Gladys STRATTON WALKER. On July 28, 1994, in Rochester, he married Barbara HOPPER EDWARDS, who survives. He was retired from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District in Chicago, Ill.

Surviving with his wife are a son, David WALKER, Munster; a daughrter, Mrs. Bernard (Diane) BURCHZYK, Dyer; five step-daughters, Carla AGRENTINE of Florida, Karrie MATHIAS, Rochester, Sharon HIGGINS, Hobart, Susan CRISPEN, Rochester, and Linda OVERMYER, Leiters Ford; a step-son, David JUNKIN of Florida; four grandchildren and fourteen step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Denise FISHER, 1979, and a sister, Shirley OGDEN.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Hartzler Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. Allan HAZEN officiating. Burial will be at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Harold D. Johnson Jr.

May 24, 1965 - April 2, 1995

Harold Dean JOHNSTON Jr., 29, 614 N. Troutman, Kewanna, died at 7 a.m. Sunday at his parents’ home where he resided.

He was born in Rochester to Harold D. and Brenda BAKER JOHNSTON, who survive. He was a 1983 graduate of Logansport High School and worked at the Rochester Kroger’s Store. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Kewanna.

Survivig with his parents are two brothers, Douglas JOHNSTON, Kewanna, and Jeff JOHNSTON, Indianapolis; a grandfather, Donald JOHNSTON, Rochester; a gradmother, Stella RANS, Kewanna; a nephew and two nieces.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna. Burial will be at the Citizens I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Kewanna. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday and after 8 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Leonard R. Bounsall

Sep. 4, 1907 - April 2, 1995

Leonard R. BOUNSALL, 87, Indianapolis, died Sunday at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Indianapolis.

He owned the Sun Cleaners and Dyers, Indianapolis, for 40 years, retiring in 1971. He was presently a bus attendant for Washington Township Eastwood Junior High School. He was a member of the East 91st Street Christian Church.

Surviving are his wife, Evelyn ALLEN BOUNSALL; a daughter, Lueva “Billie” FRANCIS, Indianapolis, and a son, Richard BOUNSALL, Rochester.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Flanner-Buchanan Broad Ripple Funeral Home, Indianapolis. Burial will be at the Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

George D. Martin

Jan. 17, 1961 - March 31, 1995

George Douglas MARTIN, 34, Mentone, died Friday from injuries sustained in an automobile accident at the instersection of U.S. 25 and Indiana 110.

He was born in New Albany. He worked for the Etna Green Grain and Elevator Company and Bambie Roofing, Etna Green.

Surviving are a son, Jeremy D. MARTIN, Salem; fiancee, Tina VanDUSEN, Mentone; mother, Emma L. ROUTH MARTIN, Jeffersonville; five step-sons, James RICH and David RICH, both of Iowa City, Iowa, Joshua VanDUSEN, Jeremiah VanDUSEN and Nathan VanDUSEN, all of Mentone; three brothers, Tommy G. MARTIN, Greentown, Ricky J. MARTIN, Macy, and Charles E. MARTIN, Jeffersonville; four sisters, Betty J. STICKELS and Beverly Ann ANDERSON, both of New Albany, Vickie L. RUCKMAN, Sharpsville, and Sandra S. MARTIN, Indianapolis.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Swarens Funeral Home, Ramsey. Burial will be at the Hancock Chapel Cemetery, Depauw. Friends may call from 1-9 p.m. today and after 12 noon Tuesday at the funeral home.

Tuesday, April 4, 1995

Jean Alan

Aug. 6, 1909 - March 30, 1995

Word was received of the death of former Rochester resident Genevieve SHOBE (Jean ALAN), 85, who died at home Thursday in Tucson, Ariz.

Joe W. Cook

Word was received of the death of former area resident Joe Wayne COOK of San Jose, Calif.

He was a 1949 graduate of Beaver Dam High School and lived in California since 1950.

Wednesday, April 5, 1995

Helen R. Spencer

Sept. 11, 1913 - April 3, 1995

Helen R SPENCER, 81, Cicero, died at 11:10 a.m. Monday at the South Harbour Healthcare Center, Noblesville.

She was born in Indianapolis to John L. and Ruth M. LITTLE WHITE. On Aug. 8, 1933, in Sullivan, she married Paul E. SPENCER. She was a 1931 graduate of Shortridge High School, a member of the Monticello Christian Church and a housewife.

Surviving are two sons, John P. SPENCER, Cicero, and Lynn L. SPENCER, Alpharetta, Ga.; thirteen grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.

Graveside services are at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Maple Lawn Cemetery with Rev. Neil ALLEN officiating. The Reinke Funeral Home, Flora, is in charge of arrangements.

Thursday, April 6, 1995 to Friday, April 7, 1995

[no obits]

Saturday, April 8, 1995

John A. Hileman

John Alvin HILEMAN, 78, of Route 1, Twelve Mile, died at 6:05 p.m. Friday at Logansport Memorial Hospital.

Arrangements are pending at McClain Funeral Home, Denver.

Monday, April 10, 1995

John A. Hileman

Oct. 2, 1916 - April 7, 1995

John Alvin HILEMAN, 78, of Route 1, Twelve Mile, died at 6:05 p.m. Friday at Memorial Hospital, Logansport.

He was born in Miami County to Marshall A. and Ida M. ENSLEY HILEMAN. On Sept. 9, 1939, in the home of the late Rev. C.F. GOLDEN, near Chili, he married Florence A. HOOVER, who survives. He served with the 13th Armored Division in Europe during World War II. He was a retired employee of Gearhart Feed Mill, Twelve Mile. He was a member of the Skinner Christian Church, Twelve Mile, where he was the Sunday School superintendent for a number of years.

Surviving with his wife are two sons, Robert L. [HILEMAN], Indianapolis, and John R. [HILEMAN], Twelve Mile; two grandchildren, John Robert HILEMAN, Peru, and Drina HILEMAN, Logansport, and one step-great-granddaughter, Tiffany N. FUQUA, Peru. Preceding in death was one granddaughter, Jeanne HILEMAN.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev. David CORRELL officiating. Burial will be in the Chili Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today.

Don R. Roy

Feb. 16, 1931 - March 26, 1995

Word has been received of the death of Don R. ROY, 64, of Hermitage, Tenn.

Mr. Roy was born in Rochester to Ray and Edna ROY. He was a 1948 Rochester High School graduate and an advertising executive with Admark Advertising Agency, Nashville, Tenn.

Surviving are two daughters, Kathy CAMPBELL and Amy MOORE; two sons, Larry and Brian [ROY]; one grandson, Alex MOORE, all of Nashville, Tenn., and one brother, Ray “Charlie” ROY, Denver, Colo.

Cremation was followed by interment on Lake Whitmer, Waco, Texas.

Tuesday, April 11, 1995

Hazel Hazlett

Jan. 18, 1900 - April 11, 1995

Hazel HAZLETT, 95, died at 12 a.m. Tuesday at United Methodist Memorial Home, Warren, after an extended illness.

She was born in Rochester to Charles and Margaret NEFF HUNNESHAGEN. On Dec. 31, 1928 in Fort Wayne she married Dr. Peter G. HAZLETT, who died Feb. 10-, 1989. She was a homemaker and member of the First Presbytrian Church, Marion. She moved to Warren in 1970. She and her husband spent time at a lake home in Rochester.

There are no survivors.

Private graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Spring Hill Cemetery, Warren, with the Rev. Andrew SCHRAMM officiating. Memorials may be made to the United Methodist Home, 801 Huntington Ave., Warren, 46792. Butler and Glancy Funeral Home, Warren, is in charge of arrangements.

Wednesday, April 12, 1995

[no obits]

Thursday, April 13, 1995

Betty M. Miller

June 14, 1915 - April 12, 1995

Betty M. MILLER, 79, 207 Westwood Lane, died at 2:50 p.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn Hospital, where she had been a patient for three days.

Born in Elizabeth, N.J., to Jay Edward and Florence OPLE FADDE, on Oct. 5, 1940 in Indianapolis, she married Everett R. MILLER. He died on Jan. 29, 1989. She was a homemaker and a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, Rochester. She lived most of her life in Indianapolis with 10 years in Monticello, along the Tippecanoe River. In the winter, she lived in Sarasota, Fla.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Dale (Marilyn) PACE, Rochester, and Mrs. David (Evelynn) SHIRK, Ann Arbor, Mich.; five grandchildren, Melinda and Nathanial Rolland PACE, Rochester; Nichole, Amanda and Matthew SHIRK, Ann Arbor, Mich.; two sisters, Mrs. Katherine COREY, Indianapolis and Mrs. Mary CONDON, Tampa, Fla.; one brother, George SULLIVAN, Indianapolis and two nieces. Preceding in death was one grandson, Michael Joseph PACE, who died in infancy.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Carl RICKS officiating. Burial will be at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Rochester. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday and from 9-10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Life Care Center of Rochester.

Mabel Lounsbury

June 5, 1900 - April 4, 1995

Mabel LOUNSBURY, 94, formerly of Indianapolis, died at 5:32 p.m. Tuesday at the Delta Healthcare Center, Destin, Fla., where she had been a resident since 1990.

She was born in Rochester to H. Earl and Edna [BERRIER] NAFE. She was married to Clifford R. LOUNSBURY, who died in 1964. She was a past president of the Stephen-Collins-Foster Travel Club, a member of the North United Methodist Church, Indianapolis and a past president of the Church Council of Women.

Surviving are a son, Ronald C. LOUNSBURY, Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Bessie NAFE, South Bend and one cousin, Georgia Belle NYLAND, Rochester. Preceding in death were one brother, Harry NAFE and one sister, Marie SCHEUER.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery with the Rev. Carl RICKS officiating. Zimmerman Family Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Fern E. Master

Jan. 18, 1895 - April 12, 1995

Former Kewanna resident Fern E. MASTER, 100, Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac, died at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

She was born in Fulton County to Wilbur and Ella GROVES EWING. On Feb. 28, 1918 in St. Joseph, Mich., she married Oscar H. MASTER, who died Oct. 15, 1955. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Kewana, the Rochester Hospital Auxiliary, the American Legion Auxiliary and the Worthwhile Extension Homemakers. She was also a member of the Rebekah Lodge, Rochester, where she was a past Noble Grand. She was a 1914 graduate of Kewanna High School.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Madlyn FORT, Rochester; one son, Orlyn MASTER, White Sands, N.M.; one sister, Chloe JOHNSON, Rochester; six grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were one son and one brother.

Services will be at the Harrison-Metzger Funeral Homes, the Kewanna Chapel, with Pastor Clifford GANO officiating. Burial will be in the Citizens I.O.O.R. Cemetery, Kewanna. A Rebekah memorial service will be held at 7 ap.m. Friday at the funeral home Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday. Memorials may be made to the Church of Christ, Kewanna.

Betty J. Deck

July 6, 1921 - April 12, 1995

Betty J. DECK, 73, 6264 West, 850 South, Clayupool, died 7:10 p.m. Wednesday at Life Care Center, Rochester.

She was born in Royal Center to Harry and Anna BIRD BREW. On Nov. 6, 1938 in Lowell, she married Merle A. DECK, who survives. She was retired from Barber’s Sewing Center, Logansport in sales and as a supervisor at Hart, Schaffner & Marx, Rochester. She attended Indian Creek Christian Church, Lucerne and was a member of the Harrison Township Extension Homemakers Club. She enjoyed sewing and knitting.

Surviving with her husband are one daughter, Kathy A. SMITH, Claypool; two sons, Tom DECK, Warsaw and Rusty DECK, Lucerne; one sister, Susie JEFFERIES, Kokomo; one brother, Harry BREW, Royal Center; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were one daughter and one brother.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Royay Center Chapel of the Harrison-Metzger Funeral Homes, with Bob CREE officiatng. Burial will be in the Indian Creek Christian Cemetery, Lucerne. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday and from 8-10:30 a.m. Saturday.

Edwin A. Shaffer

Oct. 25, 1912 - April 11, 1995

Edwin A. SHAFFER, 82, Apt. 3A., College Square Apartments, Rochester, died Tuesday morning at his residence following an illness.

He was born in Frankfort, Ind. to Howard and Gladys MILLER SHAFFER. He lived in Rochester for the last 17 years after living in Kokomo and Frankfort. On Sept.11, 1935 in Frankfort, he married Nellie M. NUNNALLY, who died April 4, 1976. He was an employee of the Nickel Plate Railroad from 1935-1957 and was also an employee of the City Power and Light Co. in Frankfort. He retired from Cuneo Press of Kokomo on Nov. 1, 1977. He played on the Frankfort High School basketball team that won the state championship in 1930. He graduated from Frankfort High School. He served in the United States Navy in the Atlantic and Pacific theaters in World War II. He was a member of the LeRoy Shelton American Legion Post No. 36, the Manitou Post VFW, both of Rocheter, and the Logansport Moose Lodge.

Preceding in death was one brother, Richard SHAFFER.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Jack HARTMAN officiating. Burial will be in the Green Lawn Cemetery with graveside services at 12:30 p.m. Friday. The American Legion and VFW posts will conduct the military rites at the funeral home following the service. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today and from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Friday.

Friday, April 14, 1995

Beatrice M. Doody

Beatrice Mary DOODY, 87, 9849 15th Road, Argos, died at 6 a.m. today at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jerome (Patricia) KOOLAR.

Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Saturday, April 15, 1995

Beatrice M. Doody

Aug. 7, 1907 - April 14, 1995

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, for Beatrice M. DOODY, 87, Argos.

Father MAHENDRA of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Plymouth, will officiate. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Evergreen Park, Ill. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday and from 9-10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Grossman Funeral Home. A prayer vigil will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Doody died at 6 a.m. Friday at her daughter’s residence, 9849 15th Road, Argos, where she had lived since December. She was born in Coopersville, Mich. to George and Jessie BAILARD MERCER. In Chicago, she married James E. DOODY, who died in 1945. She was a homemaker and a Red Cross nurse. She was a member of St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, both in Naperville, Ill.

Surviving are seven daughters, Mrs. William (Irene) LISAK, Naperville; Mrs. Jerome (Patricia) KOOLAR, Argos; Mrs. Robert (Beatrice) BERAN, Fullerton, Calif.; Jean HENNEY, Plymouth; Kathleen VIRES, Plymouth; Mrs. Oscar (Georgia) FORD, Victorville, Calif. and Mrs. Angel (Martha) ROSARIO, Chicago; five sons, James DOODY, Plymouth; Arthur DOODY, Woodridge, Ill.; Daniel DOODY, San Diego, Calif. Terrance DOODY, Plymouth and Patrick DOODY, Park Fals, Wis.; fifty grandchidren, several great-grandchildren; two sisters, Rosanna VALENTINO, Ironwood, Mich. and Margaret MUELLER, Downey, Calif.

Chad M. Bucher

Nov. 8, 1976 - April 14, 1995

Chad M. BUCHER, 18, North Manchester, died at 1:20 a.m. Friday at Indiaa 13 and Kosciusko County Road 400 North in a car accident.

He was born in Wabash to Jerry and Janice BOGGS BUCHER. He was an employee of P.L.C. Veal Barn, North Manchester.

Surviving are paternal grandmother, Betty SHIREMAN, Akron; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence BOGGS, Silver Lake; an aunt, Betty HAMLIN, North Manchester; one brother, Darby BUCHER, North Manchester and one sister, Jeri BUCHER, North Manchester.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Sweetwater Assembly of God Church, North Manchester. Burial will be in the Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester. Friends may call from 1-9 p.m. Sunday at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. Memorials may be made to the Sweetwater Assembly of God Church.

Monday, April 17, 1995

Myrtle Pearson Bucher

Myrtle PEARSON BUCHER, 82, 262 West Oak St., and formerly of Washington Court House Ohio, died at 5:40 p.m. Sunday at Rochester Health Cre Center, where she had been a patient for six days.

Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home.

Charles M. Garner

June 28, 1912 - April 15, 1995

Charles M. “Jack” GARNER, 82, 1882 Lilac Road, Plymouth, died at 7:40 a.m. Saturday at Bremen Health Care Center where he was a patient for two days.

He was born in Argos to Harley and Ocie SWIHART GARNER. On June 25, 1933 in Argos he married Alice BRYANT. She died in 1982. He farmed in the Culver and Tyner area until 1955, when he and his wife purchased the Maddon Inn at U.S. 31 and Indiana 6, Lapaz. He and his wife established what is now Garner’s Truck Stop. They operated that business until his retirement in 1977. He was a member of the Church of God, Lapaz.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Bernard (Rochelle) RODGERS, Valparaiso; Karen HAUERSPERGER, Charlotte, N.C., and Mrs. Larry (Diana) MAXSON, Bremen; two sons, Jack and Cindy GARNER, and Mike and Rhonda GARNER, both of Lapaz; eleven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchidlren, and one sister, Hazel WINTERROWD, Rochester. Preceding in death was one sister, Mable IRWIN, and one brother, Meritt [GARNER].

Sevices will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with the Rev. Marvin ENGBRECHT and Chris GARNER officiating. Burial will be in the Argos Maple Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m today and one hour before services on Tuesday. Memorials may be made to the Union-North Ambulance Service, Lapaz and Lakeville.

Mary J. Nard

Mary Jane NARD, 92, of Rochester, and formerly of Indianapolis, died Saturday.

She was a homemaker, an accountant and the widow of Vernon T. NARD.

Surviving are one daughter, Jerry A. DUNBAR, and two sons, Vernon and Steven [NARD], all of Rochester; eight gandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 1 p.m Wednesday at the Washington Park Cemetery, North Mausoleum, Indianapolis. Friends may call 30 minutes before services. Memorial conributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Flanner and Buchanan Broad Ripple Mortuary, Indianapolis, is in charge of arrangements.

Marvin Hays

Marvin HAYS, 67, of 5370 East 500 North, Rochester, died this morning at his home following an illness.

Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home.

Tuesday, April 18, 1995

Marvin D. Hays

May 24, 1927 - April 17, 1995

Funeral services for Marvin Dean HAYS, 67, 3570 East 500 North, Rochester, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.

The Rev. Rod RUBERG will officiate. Burial arrangements are pending. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and one hour before services Thursday.

Mr. Hays died at about 6 a.m. Monday at his home. He had been in failing health for the past five years. He was born in Rochester to Lawrence and Mary HAYS. He was married to Madelyn THOMPSON, who preceded him in death. On May 6, 1973 in Defiance, Ohio, he married Dixie M. BIBLER who survives. He was a retired diesel mechanic for Zachrach Trucking Company, Defiance, Ohio. He moved to Rochester in 1980.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Mrs. Doug (Vickie) WORKING, Peru; Mrs. Tim (Tonya) BUELL, Rochester, and Tracy HAYS, Rochester; one son, Marvin [HAYS] Jr., South Bend; seven grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one sister, Maxine MILLER, Phoenix, Ariz., and three brothers, Melvin [HAYS], Fort Wayne; Lawrence [HAYS], Wyoming, and David [HAYS], Knox. Preceding in death were an infant daughter, Debbie [HAYS], and one son, Gary [HAYS], in 1992.

Madge E. Stewart

Jan. 27, 1915 - April 16, 1995

Madge E. STEWART, 80, 327 North Whitlock St., Bremen, died at 2:27 p.m. Sunday at Bremen Health Care Center.

She was born in Rochester to T.J. and Fanny F. MANNING GAUMER. She was a homemaker, volunteer at Bremen Health Care Center and member of the Bremen VFW auxiliary.

Surviving are one daughter, Rebecca “Becky” ROMAN, Indianapolis, one son, James L. [STEWART], South Bend; three grandchildren and one sister, Lois WILSON, Rochester. Preceding in death were one sister and two brothers.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mishler Funeral Home, Bremen, with the Rev. Jim DESMARAIS-MORSE officiating. Burial will be in the Bremen Cemetery. Friends may call after 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Bremen Health Care Center.

Edger F. Neuendorf

May 11, 1913 - April 17, 1995

Edger F. NEUENDORF, 81, 4321 Hillcrest Drive, Madison, Wis., died at 4 a.m. Monday upon arrival at the emergency room at Meriter Hospital, Madison, Wis.

He was born in Dundee, Ill., to Louis and Emma BAUER NEUENDORF. On Feb. 20, 1938 in Rochester he married Justine LEININGER, who survives. He was a salesman for Babson Brothers, Chicago, Ill., and a dairy sales and equipment company in Madison, Wis.

Surviving with his wife are one daughter, Mary A. WIDRICK, Geneva, Ill.; two sisters, Eva BOOTJER and Leah NEUENDORF, and one brother, Louis [NEUENDORF], all of Illinois. Preceding in death were three sisters and one brother.

Services will be at 11:;30 a.m. Thursday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with the Rev. Harold LEININGER officiating. Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call after 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Lela L. Zimmerman

Aug. 25, 1915 - April 18, 1995

Lela L. ZIMMERMAN, 79, of 433 East 18th St., died at 1:30 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital.

She was born in Rochester to Anson and Selma E. DOWNS DAVIS. On April 9, 1939 in Rochester she married Major S. ZIMMERMAN, who died Sept. 19, 1991. She was a Rochester High School graduate and for 40 years, a receptionist at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Harry (Pat) HOWELL, Rochester; two grandchildren, Mrs. Dan (Becky) SHOWLEY and Richard HOWELL, both of Rochester; one great-grandson, Peyton E SHOWLEY and Brantlyn SHOWLEY, both of Rochester. Preceding in death were one sister, Mary HARTLE, and two brothers, Donald and Everette DAVIS.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home with Pastor Sue BURTON officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

Wednesday, April 19, 1995

Myrtle Bucher

Oct. 27, 1912 - April 16, 1995

Myrtle BUCHER, 82, formerly of 907 Broadway St., Washington Court House, Ohio, died at 5:40 p.m. Sunday at Rochester Health Care Center where she had been a patiend for four days. She had been ill for six months.

She was born in Fayette County, Ohio, to William E. and Deloracy LYONS BRILL. She moved to Rochester in November 1994. Before retiring she was a waitress at the former Bryant’s and Anderson’s Restaurants and was a member of the Fayette County Commission On Aging.

Surviving are two sons, Warren and Sherian PEARSON, Rochester, and Harold and Betty PEARSON, New Castle; ten grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren, and one sister, Helen BAUGHN, Washington Court House, Ohio. Preceding in death were her first husband, Warren E. PEARSON, who died in 1946; her second husband, Lawrence H. BUCHER, who died in 1982; four brothers, Raymond and Clyde BRILL and Floyd and Francis REED; two sisters, Deloracy Peggy CARSON and Esther M. GOLDSBERRY.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Kirkpatrick Funeral Home, Washington Court House, Ohio, with the Rev. Joe DUVALL officiating Burial will be in the Washington Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday. Memorials may be made to the Heart Council of Fayette Co., Box 113, Washington Court House, Ohio, 43160. Foster & Good Funeral Home was in charge of local arrangements.

Vera E. Kreischer

Feb. 19, 1917 - April 18, 1995

Vera E KREISCHER, 78, 530 Forest Place, Culver, died at 4:40 p.m. Tuesday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver.

She was born in London, Ky., to Humphrey and Lydia O’DELL JONES. On Nov. 18, 1936 in Rochester she mrried Raymond E. KREISCHER, who died March 28, 1994. She moved from Delong to Culver in 1976. She was a homemaker and member of the VFW Post 6919 Mothers Auxiliary, and the Culver Eagles Auxiliary.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. John (June) SAGE, Culver; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren, and one sister, Minnie DECKER, Culver. Preceding in death were one son, Raymond C. KREISCHER; three sisters, and five brothers.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Bonine Funeral Home, Culver, with the Rev. Wayne McALLISTER 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. Thursday. Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

B. Kathryn Lowe

Feb. 19, 1912 - April 19, 1995

B. Kathryn LOWE, 83, 4867 Sheriden Road, Noblesville, died at 6:10 a.m. today at Life Care Center, where she had been a resident since November 1993.

She was born in Hamilton County to James A. and Goldie GEIGER MOSER. On July 2, 1937 in Noblesville she married Floyd LOWE, who survives. She was a homemaker and member of the Gray Friends Church, Carmal, and Extension Homemakers, Noblesville. She attended Little Chicago School and West Field Friends Seminary.

Surviving with her husband are one daugher-in-law, Rosalie LOWE, Rochester; two grandchildren, Julie and Gregory A. LOWE, both of Rochester; one great-granddaughter, Rebekah J. LOWE, and one brother, Robert [MOSER], Anderson. Preceding in death were one son, Richard H. [LOWE], who died Nov. 4, 1994; two sisters, Frances and Edna [MOSER], and one brother, Charles [MOSER].

Services and burial will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the Gray Friends Church Cemetery, 14544 Gray Road, Carmel, with the Rev. Frances KINSEY officiating. Friends may call after 11:30 a.m. at the cemetery. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Hartzler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Thursday, April 20, 1995

Jack E. Smith

Feb. 6, 1938 - April 19, 1995

Jack E. SMITH, 57, 2719 East Broadway St., Logansport, died at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday at his home. He was born in Cass County to L. Fern REASON SMITH. On November 6, 1960 in Logansport he married Margaret J. “Maggie” STRONG, who survives. On April 25, 1983, after 25 years, he retired from the Logansport Fire Department. He was a member of the Calvary Presbyterian Church, International Fire Fighters Association, American Legion Post 60, Elks Lodge 66 and F.O.P. Lodge 71. He graduated from Grass Creek High School in 1956 and was a U.S. Navy veteran.

Surviving with his wife are two sons, Jeff S. SMITH, Naples, Fla.; his mother, L. Fern SMITH, Logansport, and aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport, with the Rev. Doug MANKELL officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Logansport. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Friday.

Mildred C. Robinson

Feb. 13, 1903 - April 20, 1995

Mildred C. ROBINSON, 92, of Bowling Green, Ky., and formerly of 1535 East Ninth St., Rochester, died at 5:15 a.m. today at the Bowling Green, Ky., Medical Center.

She was born in Kewanna to Charles E. and Margaret HOLMES COLLINS. On Aug. 29, 1923 in Rochester she married Fred E. ROBINSON, who died Feb. 4, 1968. She was a homemaker and member of the Rochester First Baptist Church, Order of Eastern Star, Gray Ladies ad Woodlawn Hospital Auxiliary. She helped with the American Red Cross Blood Bank. She lived in Fulton County for most of her life and moved to Bowling Green in 1993.

Surviving are one son, Jack L. [ROBINSON], Bowling Green, Ky.; one grandson, Gary L. [ROBINSON], New Albany, and one great-grandson, Dustin, New Albany. Preceding in death were two brothers, Milo and William Howard COLLINS.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home with the Rev. Mark SPENCER officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Zion Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Saturday.

Maurine R. Linden

April 22, 1910 - April 19, 1995

Maurine R. LINDEN, 84, 2111 North Third St., Logansport, died at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Logansport Memorial Hospital.

She was born in Lochiel to Oliver H. and Mary MARSON WOOD. On Oct. 16, 1938 in Logansport she married Harry Earl LINDEN, who died Nov. 11, 1992. She was a homemaker and member of the Calvary Presbyterian Church and Noble Township Extension Homemakers Club. She graduated from Logansport High School in 1928.

Surviving are nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Preceding in death were three sisters.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Kroeger Funeral home, 711 East Market St., Logansport, with the Rev. Doug MANKELL officiating. Burial will be in the Grass Creek Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday. Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

Friday, April 21, 1995

James B. McKee

Aug. 19, 1907 - April 20, 1995

James B. McKEE, 87, of 1604 West Side Drive, died at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at his home. He had been ill for four months.

He was born in Clay County to Joe and Oma McKEE. He moved from Clay City to Rochester in 1980. On Oct. 19, 1935 in Illinois he married Alice Mae McADAMS, who survives. He was a heavy equipment operator for the former McMahan-O’Conner Construcrtion Co., Rochester, and Barth Construcrtion Co., Fort Lauderdale, Fla., during the winter months. While residing in Clay City he owned and operated Jimmy’s Grill for 15 years.

Preceding in death were one sister, Violet HOOPENGARNER, and four brothers, Harold, Roy, Arnold and When McKEE.

Private services will be held and there will be no visitation. Foster & Good Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Marjorie I. Jones

Aug. 16, 1917 - April 20, 1995

Marjorie I. JONES, 77, of 6715 South 1200 West, Kewanna, died at 4 p.m. Thursday at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

She was born in Wayne Township to Charles and Lois SWEARINGEN SPOTTS. On March 7, 1937 in Fulton she married Robert B. JONES, who survives. She was a homemaker and member of the Grass Creek United Methodist Church where she served in the nursery for 29 years. She was a member of the church missionary society. She graduated from Grass Creek High School in 1935.

Surviving with her husband are one daughter, Pam CAMPBELL, Indianapolis; two sons, Jerry [JONES], Winamac, and Bill [JONES], Kewanna; five grandchildren, Jack and Tom JONES, Lorie KIRKLEY and Tracy and Jill CAMPBELL; two great-graddaughters, Ashley and Chelsey JONES; one sister, Betty HUFFMAN, Delphi, and one brother, George POTTS, Mesa, Ariz. Preceding in death was one brother.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Grass Creek United Methodist Church with the Rev. Don REED officiating. Burial will be in the Grass Creek Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Saturday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, and one hour before services Sunday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Grass Creek United Methodist Church Memorial Fund.

Saturday, April 22, 1995

Frances Allen

Frances ALLEN, 78, 508 Clay St., Rochester, died at 9 p.m. Friday at the Life Care Center of Rochester.

Arranements are pending at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home.

Andrew W. Fouts

July 13, 1909 - April 21, 1995

Andrew W. FOUTS, 85, of Denver, Ind., died at 9:56 a.m. Friday at Dukes Hospital, Peru.

He was born in Richland Township in Miami County to Welcome and Ada CLENDENING FOUTS. On Nov. 27, 1930, he married Margaret LOVE, who survives. He retired from farming and working at General Tire. He was a member of the Chili United Methodist Church and the General Tire Retirees. He enjoyed woodworking as a hobby.

Surviving with his wife are two sons, Paul Dean FOUTS, Wabash and Billy FOUTS, Denver; three sisters, Louise NEEDHAM, Indianapolis; Ervina RIFE, Indianapolis and Pauline SEE, Peru; one brother, Robert FOUTS, Denver; eight grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were three daughters and two brothers.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Roann Chapel, Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Home with the Rev. William SHEWMAN officiating. Burial will be in the Chili Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-6 p.m. at the Roann Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Miami Cancer Society.

Monday, April 24, 1995

Dorothy R. Conklin

April 12, 1927 - April 23, 1995

Dorothy R. CONKLIN, 68, 2108 Ford Court, died at 2:35 p.m. Sunday at Rochester Life Care Center.

She was born in Springdale, Ark. to Elmer F. and Thelma GARDNER HILL. On June 23, 1961 she married LeRoy J. CONKLIN, who survives. She was a member of Fidelity Chapter No. 58 Order of Eastern Star and the Logansport Eagles Lodge No. 323 Ladies Auxiliary.

Surviving with her husband are one son, James F. MINTER, Elkhart; two step-sons, Ronald L. and Dennis C. [CONKLIN], both of Peru; one step-daughter, Cheryl WHITTENBERGER, Mexico; one granddaughter; two great-granddaughters, and one sister, Betty DALE, Muncie. Preceding in death was one daughter.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport, with the Rev. Chip GAST officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Logansport. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Shirley Gretona

Oct. 8, 1939 - April 19, 1995

Word has been received of the death of Shirley [GRETONA], Sarasota, Fla.

She was born in Rochester to Otto and Margaret GRETONA. The family performed with Cole Bros. Circus where her parents, [The Great Gretonas], did the high wire act.

Surviving are one brother, Enrique “Ricky”, and one sistrer, Gloria [GRETONA]. Funeral services were held in Florida and she was cremated.

Rosalee Hooks

April 9, 1924 - April 22, 1995

Rosalee HOOKS, 71, Athens, died at 10:45 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Medical Center, South Bend.

She was born in Prestonsburg, Ky., to Lewis and Cynthia SHEPHERD COLE. On April 22, 1946 in Paintsville, Ky., she married Junior HOOKS, who survives. She lived in Athens for 50 years, after moving there from Martin, Ky. She retired from Hart Schffner and Marx Corp. in 1987 after 23 years of service. She was a member of Rochester Church of God.

Surviving with her husband are one daughter, Mrs. Frank L. (Brenda) HARRELL, Argos; one son, James K. [HOOKS], Argos; three grandchildren, Tammy TRACY, Bourbon; Melissa ARTIST, Argos, and Christpher HOOKS, Rocheter; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Evelyn TURNER, Lexington, Ky., and Mrs. Kenneth (Mary) FELTHOFF, Rochester, and six brothers, Aaron and Geneviva [COLE], Harvest, Ala.; Owen and Lilly [COLE], Lake Wales, Fla.; Adrian and Garnet [COLE], Lake Wales, Fla.; William and Holly [COLE], Watervliet, Mich.; Belve and Linda [COLE], Wabash, and Raymond [COLE], Hazard, Ky.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Rochester Church of God with the Rev. Larry L. PYEATT officiting. Burial will be in the Athens Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Guneral Home and one hour before services Wednesday at the church.

Sidney D. Alber

Feb. 17, 1934 - April 22, 1995

Sidney D. “Sid” ALBER, 61, 4533 North Indiana 25, died at 4:05 p.m. Saturday at home after a long illness.

He was born in Rochester to L.G. and Helen CLARK ALBER. On Nov. 21, 1952 in Mentone he married Phyllis D. BOWSER, who surives. He was a self-employed carpet installer and member of the Talma United Methodist Church, where he served as Sunday School superintendent, teacher and song leader for many years. He was also a member of the Talma Lions Club and served on Newcastle Township Advisory Board.

Surviving with his wife are one daughter, Mrs. Roy (Connie C.) BURKHART, Amboy; two sons, Tom E. and Sandra [ALLEN], Woodburn; Randy A. and Theresa [ALLEN], Claypool; six grandchildren, Matthew BURKHART, Amboy; Staci and Bryce ALBER, Woodburn; Derek, Dana, and Daren ALBER, Claypool; his father L.G. and step-mother Marguerite ALBER, Rochester; two step-granddaughters, April and Michelle, Warsaw, two step-great-grandsons. Preceding in death was his mother Helen C. ALBER.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Talma United Methodist Church with the Rev. Gene McCAN officiating. Burial will be in the Mentone Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday at Foster & Good Funeral Home and one hour before services Tuesday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Kosciusko County Hospice, Fulton County Cancer Society and Talma United Methodist Church.

Goldie V. Conley

Sept. 25, 1923 - April 22, 1995

Goldie Von CONLEY, 71, 10810 14th Road, Plymouth, died at 10 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph’s Hospital of Marshall County.

She was born in Salyersville, Ky., to Duncan and Martha HALL. On Sept. 19, 1942 she married Rasho CONLEY, who survives. She lived in Rochester for 45 years, after moving from Salyersville, Ky. She retired in 1987 after 25 years with Torin Brookside and attended Gospel Lighthouse Church, Plymouth.

Surviving with her husband are five daughters, Barbara A. McLEAN, Dolores F EGOLF and Thelma M. BURNS, all from Plymouth; Virginia L. COLE, Danville, Ill., and Elaine S. COLE, Broadhead, Wis; two sons, Manuel and Charles D. CONLEY, both of Plymouth; eleven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Preceding in death are one son, Robert CONLEY; one granddaughrter, Tracy [CONLEY]; five sisters and one brother.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with the Rev. Creed ALLEN officiating. Burial will be in the Argos Maple Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and one hour before services Wednesday.

Frances Allen

Oct. 29, 1916 - April 21, 1995

Frances ALLEN, 78, 508 Clay St., died at 8:55 p.m. Friday at Rochester Life Care Center.

She was born in Francesville to Caughey and Alice Maude CHAPMAN IMLER. On Oct. 14, 1937 in Delphi she married Basil L. ALLEN, who died Jan. 17, 1970. In 1981 she retired as a matron at Rochester High School. She also worked for many years at the former Island Park Restaurant. She was a member of Burton United Methodist Church.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. David (Janice) DLUZAK, Rochester; Mrs. Wayne (Vera) STANTON, Indianapolis; five grandchildren, Catherine, Emily and Harriett DLUZAK, all of Rochester; Mrs. Steve (Andrea) BRYDGES and Mrs. Donald (Allison) COLLINS, both of Indianapolis; one great-grandson, Zachary COLLINS, Indianapolis; five sistrs, Grace BUSH, Brookston; Alice PERKINS, Wabash; Blanche HOFHERR, Fort Wayne; Pauline COLLINS and Naomi HERRIN, both of Ruskin, Fla. Preceding in death were one sister and one brother.

Services were to have been at 1 p.m. today at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home with the Rev. David MILLS officiating. Burial was to be at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Memorial may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, Heart Fund or Burton United Methodist Church.

Golda F. Zahniser

Word has been received of the death of Golda Faye ZAHNISER, Oceanside, Calif.

She was born in Rochester and moved to Oceanside, Calif., in 1930. She was responsible for starting that city’s first community hospital nearly 60 years ago. She was a nurse who in 1975 was named the most outstanding living professional woman who contributed to the development of Oceanside by the Oceanside Business and Professional Women’s Club and the Blade-Tribune.

Surviving are two sons, Stephen [ZAHNISER], Yucaipa, Calif. and Ellis [ZAHNISER], Cottonwood, and one daughter, Susie PUCKETT, Sheridan, Wyo.

Tuesday, April 25, 1995

Chauncey R. Oren

Jan. 7, 1911 - april 24, 1995

Chauncey R. OREN, 84, 4465 South Wabash Road, died at 11:30 a.m. Monday at Wishard Hospital, Indianapolis.

He was born in Randolph County to Ottie and Maude WRIGHT OREN. On Dec. 23, 1945 in Rochester he married Hannah L. HOOD, who survives. A graduate of Wabash College, he received his master’s degree in education from Indiana University. He was a former principal at the Burton and Woodrow Schools and was a retired Columbia Elementary School teacher. He was an elementary school basketball and baseball coach. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He was a member of Alpha Beta Phi Fraternity and the Sphinx Cub, First Presbyterian Church, the Elks Lodge, Lions Club, American Legion and Vetersns of Foreign Wars.

Surviving with his wife are one son, C. Richard OREN, Rochester, and one granddaughter, Elizabeth Ann OREN, Lwrenceburg. Preceding in death were six brothers and two sistes.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, with Pastor Sue BURTON officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery, where military rites will be conducted by the American Legion and VFW. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and one hour before services Wednesday. Memorias may be made to the Columbia School library or the Alzheimers Foundation.

Wednesday, April 26, 1995

Laura G. Wynn

April 10, 1930 - April 25, 1995

Laura G. WYNN, 65, 16871 15th B Road, Culver, died at 5:20 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Hospital, Plymouth.

She was born in Argos to Howard E. and Chloe O’CONNOR McGRIFF. She lived in Culver for 47 years, after moving there from the Hibbard area. On Nov. 12, 1949 in Culver she married Charles L. WYNN, who survives. She was member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church, Maxinkuckee Rebecca Lodge and the Hibbard Circle.

Surviving with her husband are two daughters, Marna WYNN, Culver, and Mrs. Robert (Lisa) REPP, Plymouth; two sons, Michael [WYNN], Bloomington, and Gteg [WYNN], Plymouth; four grandchildren; two sisters, Susie VOREIS, Plymouth, and Virginia YEICH, Franklin, and three brothers, Lester McGRIFF, Argos, William McGRIFF, Vincennes, and Thomas REED, Rochester.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Bonine Funeral Home with the Rev. P. Michael DIXON officiating. Burial will be in the Poplar Grove I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Culver. Friends may call from 2-5 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday. Memorial services will be conducted by the Maxinkuckee Rebekah Lodge at 7:30 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Marshall County Cancer Association.

Kristy A. Meyer

Feb. 2, 1978 - Apr. 25, 1995

Kristy A. MEYER, 17, 216 North Toner St., Kewanna, died at 5:33 p.m. Tuesday at her home.

She was born in Dennison, Texas, to Anthony V. and Susy R. SCHEERER, who survive. She was in 11th grade at Eastern Pualski High School, Winamac, and worked part time to Arby’s in Winamac.

Surviving with her parents are paternal grandmother, Ilene MEYER, Winamac; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bobby McCLELLAN, Route 1, Kewanna, and Mr. and Mrs. Edward SCHEERER, Anderson.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Harrison=Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, with the Rev. Denise DAVAULT officiating. Burial will be in the Moon cemetery, Kewanna. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Thursday and after 8 a.m. Friday. Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

Michael R. Eskridge

Michael Ray ESKRIDGE, 31, 1338 Wabash Road, died at 12:10 a.m. today at Life Care Center of Rochester.

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

Thursday, April 27, 1995

Michael R. Eskridge

Oct. 17, 1963 - April 26, 1995

Michael Ray ESKRIDGE, 31, 1338 Wabash Road, died at 12:10 a.m Wednesday at LifeCare Center of Rochester, following an illness.

He was born in South Bend to Harry ESKRIDGE Jr. and Barbara EMIGH ENYART. He lived in Rochester for the past 25 years, moving here from Knox. He was a graduate of Rochester High School and Wrights Beauty College, Logansport. He was a hair stylist who owned and operated Michael’s Mad Cuts on East Ninth Street.

Surviving are his parents Emerson and Barbara ENYART, Rochester, and Harry and Diane ESKRIDGE Jr., Plymouth; four sisters, Sherry WISLER, Elkhart; Linda RASNICK, Indianapolis; Cathy PREWITT, Grafton, Ohio, and Janet Sue ENYART, Rochester; two brothers, Keith and Gary [ESKRIDGE], both of Rochester; maternal grandmother, Lillian EMIGH, Knox, and cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 10 a.m Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home with the Rev. Carl RICKS officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Thursday and one hour before services Friday.

Neil Kuhn

Neil KUHN, 72, 816 E. Rochester St., Akron, died at 5:13 a.m. today at St. Vincents Hospital, Indianapolis, where he had been a patient for one week.

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

Friday, April 28, 1995

Neil V Kuhn

Nov. 17, 1921 - April 27, 1995

Neil V. KUHN, 72, 816 East Rochester St., Akron, died at 5:13 a.m. Thursday at St. Vincents Hospital, Indianapolis, where he had been a patient for one week.

He was born in Akron to Max and Etta VICKREY KUHN. On Jan. 9, 1943 in North Manchester he married Jean L. KRAUTER, who survives. He lived in the Akron community his entire life, except for 3 years during World War II when he served in the United States Air Force, stationed on the Aleutian Islands in the Pacific Theater. He was retired from the United States Postal Service in Akron where he delivered mail on Route 2. He was a member of Akron United Methodist Church.

Surviving with his wife are four daughters, Mrs. Miles (Pat) HOFFMAN, Silver Lake; Mrs. George (Pam) MOFFIT, Carmel; Mrs. Charles (Cathy) FRENCH, North Manchester, and Mrs. Andy (Nancy) SHEWMAN, North Manchester; ten grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, and one sister, Norma Jaean BURN, Akron. Preceding in death were two infant brothers.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron, with the Rev. Dennis SHOCK officiating. Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Friday and one hour before services Saturday. Memorials may be made to the Akron United Methodist Church.

Jackson L. Garner

Word has been received of the death of Jackson L. GARNER, Oceanside, Calif.

He died of Alzheimer’s disease. Garner was born in Alabama and retired from the U.S. Marinc Corps as a captain. He was married 31 years to Margaret ZUMBAUGH MOW, who survives. She is a native of this area. For a number of years he was a summer resident of Tiosa.

Saturday, April 29, 1995

Ora P. Greer

July 10, 1907 - April 28, 1995

Ora P. GREER, 87, Twelve Mile, died at 6:07 p.m. Friday at Memorial Hospital, Logansport.

He was born in Miami County to John and Cora WOLF GREER. On April 6, 1929 in Kewanna, he married Ruby PINDER, who survives. He was a member of the Corinth Brethren Church, Twelve Mile. He was a retired farmer and carpenter.

Surviving with his wife are one daughter, Mary WILSON, Muncie; several nieces and nephews, three grandchildren and six great-brandchildren. Preceding in death were two brothers, Roy and Alvia GREER.

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev. Rod SCHULER officiating. Burial will be in the Greenlawn Cenmetery, Mexico.

Helen Irelan

Helen IRELAN, 86, formerly of Akron, died at 8:15 p.m. Friday at the Markle Health Care Center, Markle.

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

Garnet L. Fisher

Aug. 10, 1911 - April 28, 1995

Garnet L. FISHER, 83, of Denver, Ind., died at 10:22 a.m. Friday at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru.

She was born in Deedsville, Ind., to John and Effie SEE MARBURGER. On June 9, 1930 in Plymouth, she married Floyd E. “Tubby” FISHER, who died Nov. 24, 1969. She was a cook and a homemaker. She was a cook at Oakwood Park, Syracuse, New York and Denver, North Miami and Mexico schools. She was a member of the Denver Baptist Church, the Baptist Missionary Society, the 50 Plus Club and a former member of the Denver Study Club. She was a former member of the Vashti Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, Mexico, and a member of the Ruth Chapter of O.E.S., Peru.

Surviving are two daughters, Geraldine PATTERSON, Denver; Miriam BUTLER, Denver; one son, Norman L. FISHER, Denver; nine grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson and two step-great-great-grandchildren.

Preceding in death were two brothers, Charles and Virgil FISHER; three sisters, Dessie OVERSTREET; Maudie ZIMMERMAN and Jennie MARBURGER.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev. Steve BATE and the Rev. Lawrence SEE officiating. The Order of the Eastern Star will hold a service at 8 p.m. Monday. Burial will be in Westlawn Cemetery, Denver.

Monday, May 1, 1995

Helen Irelan

Sep. 3, 1909 - April 28, 1995

Helen IRELAN, 85, formerly of 809 East Rochesrter St., Akron, died at 8:15 p.m. Friday at Markle Health Care Nursing Home, Markle.

She was born near Van Buren in Grant County to George and Golda DICKENS BAUM. She lived most of her life in the Akron community. On Feb. 28, 1932 in Gary she married Charles J. IRELAN, who died in 1965. A retired elementary school teacher, she taught at Akron Elementary and Fort Wayne’s Indian Village Elementary schools. She was a member of the Akron Church of God, Womens Federated Clubs and the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Surviving are one daughter, Nancy TROYER, Huntington; three grandchildren, Charles TROYER, New York, N.Y.,; Mrs. Kenneth (Julia) FORNEY, Warren; Thomas TROYER, Angola; three great-grandchildren, Joel BUZZARD, Dustin FORNEY and Aaron FORNEY, all of Warren; one sister, Elicabeth BAUM, San Francisco, Calif. and nieces and nephews.

Services were to have been at 10 a.m. today at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron, with the Rev. James MALBONE officiating. Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery.

Donna J. Clemans

Donna Jean CLEMANS, 61, 2994 North 400 West, Rochester, died at 7 a.m. today at home.

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

Larry G. Lomax

Larry G LOMAX, 56, 1604 Madison St., died at 12:28 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital.

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

Charles E. Gast

Nov. 25, 1917 - April 29, 1995

Charles E “Chic” GAST, 77, 2324 Bayview Drive, died at 7:50 p.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Hospital.

He was born in Akron to Karl B. and Mabelle K. LEININGER GAST. On May 25, 1950 in Greencastle he married Katherine TOWNSEND, who survives. In 1983 he moved from Akron to Rochester. He retired from Tippecano Valley School Corporation athletic department in 1983. He was a member of the Akron United Methodist Church and the Elks Lodge. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a sports enthusiast and golfer.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Kim (Charla) STONEKING, Sheridan; Mrs. Bill (Mary Beth) SELLERS, Warsaw; three sons, the Rev. Chip (Paula) GAST, Logansport; Greg (Mary) GAST, Akron, and Doug (Bootie) GAST, Akron; twelve grandchildren; one step-granddaughter; two sisters, Juanita BOSWELL, North Manchester, and Dr. Donald (Barbara) VanGILDER, Mentone, and one brother, Stuart GAST, Winamac. A brother, Thomas GAST, preceded in death.

Services will be at 11:30 a.m Wednesday at the Akron United Methodist Church with the Revs. Dennis SHOCK and George HAPNER officiating. Burial will be later in the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. Memorials may be made to the Akron United Methodist Church.

Clinton E. Benedict

Jan. 3, 1919 - April 28, 1995

Clinton E. BENEDICT, 76, 9388 Indiana 10, Argos, died at 8:36 p.m. Friday at St. Joseph Hospital Marshall Co., Plymouth. He had been ill for five months.

He was born near Culver to Forrest and Margaret BODEY BENEDICT. On Feb. 21, 1942 near Argos he married Eva L. NELLANS, who survives. He retired in 1981 from Bendix Corp. Aircraft Brake and Strut Division with 29 years of service. He was a former employee of Argos State Exchange Bank, Leiters Ford State Bank, and Armour Creameries, Rochester. He was a member of the Argos Bible Church, where he served for 21 years as a Sunday School superintendent, teacher and deacon.

During World War II he was a Chief Warrant Officer in a glider unit in the Army.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. William (Mary) YOHO, South Bend, and Mrs. David (Linda) OVERMYER, Tippecanoe; two granddaughters, Lisa Marie OVERMYER, Tippecanoe, and Melissa Marie YOHO, South Bend.

Service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Argos Bible Church with the Rev. Mark FISHBURN officiating. Burial will be in the Richland Center Cemetery, north of Rochester, where military rites will be conducted. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, and one hour before services Wednesday at the church.

Edna L. Shaffer

Sept. 8, 1903 - April 28, 1995

Edna L. SHAFFER, 91, formerly of 106 Logan St., Argos, died at 9:45 p.m. Friday at Life Care Center of Rochester where she had lived since 1985.

She was born in Stockland, Ill. to Levi and Grace WINGARD WILLIAMS. On Sept. 8, 1923 in Coloma, Mich. she married Durward B. SHAFFER who died March 25, 1987. She lived in the Argos and Tppecanoe communities for 80 years and was a member of Walnut Township Homemakers Club and the Marshall County Chorus.

Surviving are two sons, Victor SHAFFER, Rochester, and Dee SHAFFER, Pensacola, Fla.; seven daughters, Virginia BIRKY, Kouts; Jeanice SHAFFER, South Bend; Rosemary BROCKUS, Lapaz; Demaris TORRES, Columbus, Ohio; Millicent SHAFFER, Bremen; Pat HENSLEY, Plymouth, and Karen MENDENHALL, Star City; twenty-one grandchildren; thirty-six great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were three grandsons and two sisters, Jessie ALBRIGHT and Dessie BROCKEY.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m.Tuesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with the Rev. Tom HOSTETLER officiating. Burial will be in the New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m.Monday and one hour before services Tuesday.

Orville L. Vandermark

Dec. 31, 1913 - April 29, 1995

Orville L. VANDERMARK, 81, 705 N. Market St., North Manchester, died at 8:45 a.m. Saturday at the Rehabilitation Hospitl of Fort Wayne.

He was born in Decatur, Ark to Joseph and Mary AZDELL VANDERMARK. On Oct. 13, 1940 he married Helen GROSSNICKLE, who survives. He served two terms as the North Manchester Town Board chairman. He was a volunteer fire fighter, serving as Assistant Chief and Chief, a member and past chairman of the North Manchester Planning Commission and a past president of the North Manchester Kiwanis Club. At the first Brethren Church, he served as Sunday school teacher, trustee, Sunday school superintendant, chorister and choir member. He was Past Worth Patron of Ivy Chapter No. 69, Order of Eastern Star, American Legion Post No. 286, Republican precinct committeeman and delegate to the Republican State Convention. He was a Boy Scout leader and committeeman, member of the Firecracker League at Sycamore Golf Club and former member of Shrine Club, Scottish Rite, and the Masonic Lodge.

Surviving with his wife are one son, D, James VANDERMARK, Akron; two daughters, Mrs. Neil (Nancy) TATE, North Manchester and Mrs. Jerry (Judy) JUDJAHN, Phoenix, Ariz.; two brothers, Elgie VANDERMARK, Rochester; Orie VANDERMARK, Lake Placid, Fla. one sister, Helen ELLER, Melbourne Beach, Fla.; six grandchildren and four step-grandchildren. Preceding in death was one sister.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, with Pastor Marlin McCANN officiating. Burial will be in the Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday. Memorials may be made to Wabash County Cancer Society or the Deacons fund at the First Brethre Church.

Tuesday, May 2, 1995

Donna J. Clemans

Sept. 7, 1933 - May 1, 1995

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, for Donna Jean CLEMANS, 61, 2994 North 400 West, Rochester.

The Rev. Brian SEWELL will officiate. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3-8 p.m. Tuesday and one hour before services Wednesday.

Mrs. Clemans died at 7 a.m. Monday at home. She was born in Elkhart to Charles Sr. and Wenonah ATKINSON MABIE. In 1936 she moved from Claypool to Rochester. On April 8, 1950 in Warsaw she married Robert E. CLEMANS Sr., who survives. She was a member of Whippoorwil Community Church and the Women’s Missionary Society of the Church.

Surviving with her husband are four daughters, Carol S. CARLSON, Warsaw; Jennifer J. WHITE, Rochester; Judy A. HOGE, Silver Lake; Michelle BRESSLER, Rochester; two sons, Robert E. CLEMANS Jr. and Arden K. CLEMANS, both of Rochester; fifteen grandchildren; nine great-great-gradchildren; step-mother, Amy MABIE, Kendallville; two sisters, Mary E. WATTS, Goshen; Candy CLAY, Kewanna; and one brother, Arden E. MABIE, Osceola. A brother, John S. WISE, prceded in death.

Larry G Lomax

Dec. 20, 1938 - May 1, 1995

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rochester, for Larry G. LOMAX, 56, 1604 Madison St.

Father John ZAHN will officiate. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home. At 8 p.m a scriptural rosary vigil will be receited.

Mr. Lomax died unexpectedly at 12:38 a.m Monday at Woodlawn Hospital. He was born n St. Louis, Mo., to Richard and Margaret WELSH LOMAX. On Sept. 11, 1958 in Litchfield, Ariz., he married Glennis K. COKER, who survives. He lived in Stanton, Calif., and Mesa, Ariz., before moving to Rochester Feb. 19, 1995. He was a purchasing agent for McDonnell-Douglas Corporation for 38 years and was an employee of Wen Tool Inc., Akron. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rochester, and served in the U.S. Air Force.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Terry (Lorraine) SEVERNS, Rochester; Debbie BROWN, Phoenix, Ariz.; one son, Richard LOMAX, Seattle, Wash.; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and his mother, Margaret LOMAX, Brookfield, Mo.

Wednesday, May 3, 1995

Andrew S. Cooper

Andrew S. “Andy” COOPER, 70, 1804 Hilsdale Road, South Bend, died at 1 a.m. today at St. Joseph Medical Center, South Bend.

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

Herman D. Large

April 4, 1923 - May 1, 1995

Herman D. “Doc” LARGE, 72, 3 Byrum St., Marengo, died at 3:30 p.m. Monday at his son’s home in New Salisbury.

He was born in Ober to Ralph and Alta DUNKELBARGER LARGE and moved to Marengo from Knox and Culver seven months ago. He was a retired security guard at Westville Correctional Center and a member of the Moose Lodge of LaPorte.

Surviving are three daughters, Bonnie OLSON, Michigan City; Gloria LILY, Albany, N.Y., and Teresa HARTZELL, Nappanee; five sons, Ronald [LARGE], New Salisbury; Donald [LARGE], Greencastle; Bill [LARGE], South Bed; Jerry [LARGE], Gaylord, Mich., and Russell [LARGE], Aurora, Colo.; seventeen grandchildren; ten great-gradchildren and one sister, Effie SHAFFER, Kewanna. Preceding in death were one son, Jack [LARGE], and one brother, Bernard [LARGE].

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Culver Masonic Cemetery with the Rev. Wayne McALLISTER officiating. There will be no visitation. Bonine Funeral Hoe, Culver, is in charge of arrangements.

Thursday, May 4, 1995

Andrew S. Cooper

Sept. 18, 1924 - May 3, 1995

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, for Andrew S. “Andy” COOPER, 70, 1804 Hilsdale Road, South Bend.

The Rev. Junior BOSE will officiate. Friends may call Friday from 10 a.m. through the hour of services. Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery where the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars will conduct military rites.

Mr. Cooper died at 1 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Medical Center, South Bend. He had been in failing health for eight years.

He was born in Tell City to Harry and Hilda WYATT COOPER. He first married Patricia A. EATON, who survives, and later married Helen STANSBURY, who preceded him in death. He moved from Rochester to South Bend 34 years ago. He retired in 1987 with 20 years of service from the Indiana State Employment Office, South Bend. Earlier, he and his late father owned and operated the Rochester Implement Co., located at Ninth Street and Wabash Avenue for many years. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the European Theater under Gen. George Patton’s 3rd Army and fought in the Battle of the Bulge, receiving three bronze stars. He was a life member of LeRoy Shelton American Legion Post No. 36, Rochester.

Surviving are one son, Gary A. COOPER, South Bend; two grandchildren, Teresa A. COOPER, Aurora, Colo., and Matthew E. COOPER, Santa Barbara, Calif.; his mother, Hilda COOPER, Bradenton, Fla.; one sister, Lucille M. GALLIGAN, South Bend and two brothers, John E. MILLER, Anaheim, Calif., and Kendall ARGANBRIGHT, Biloxi, Miss. Preceding in death were one daughter, Vicki Sue PARSONS; one sister, Gayle MORRIS; and his father, Harry S. COOPER.

Walter S. Harris

Sept. 11, 1905 - May 3, 1995

Walter S. HARRIS, 89, Grace Village, Winona Lake, died at 10:40 p.m. Wednesday at home.

He was born in Hoopeston, Ill., to Albert and Artie HOUMES HARRIS. As a young boy, his family moved to Larwill, Ind., where he graduated from Larwill High School. In 1929, he married Gladys L. HARRIS of Columbia City, who died on Feb. 7, 1991. He worked for Standard Oil Co. in Fort Wayne, moved to Columbia City where he opened two Standard service stations. In 1933, he became the Standard Oil distributor in the Akron area, a business he continued to operate until his retirement in 1964. He served several terms as clerk of Akron during the 1960s. He was a member of Akron United Methodist Church, a past master of Columbia City Masonic Lodge No. 189 and member of the York Rite, Scottish Rite and Mizpah Shrine.

Surviving are two sons, Lyle “Bud” [HARRIS], Akron, and Stephen [HARRIS], Frankfort; five grandchildren, Sally DAY, Granger; Dr. Mark HARRIS, Akron; Dr. Mitchel HARRIS, Indianapolis, and Charles and John HARRIS, both of Frankfort; seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Harry [HARRIS], Plymouth; and one sister, Dorothy WELCHES, St. Louis, Mo.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with the Rev. Dennis SHOCK officiting. Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Saturday. The Columbia City Masonic Lodge will hold a twilight service at 8 p.m.

Memorials may be made to the Akron United Methodist Church or American Cencer Society. Smith and Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City, is in charge of funeral arrangements.

Friday, May 5, 1995

James E. Rogers

April 19, 1924 - May 4, 1995

James Everett ROGERS, 71, 101 N. Orchard Drive,Warsaw, formerly of Mentone, died at 2:50 p.m. Thursday at home. He had been ill for five months.

He was born in Rochester to Raymond and Ruth LOWE ROGERS. On May 1, 1948, in North Manchester, he married Velva M. MOLENHOUR, who survives. He was an agricultural farmer in the Mentone community and a member of the First Baptist Church, Mentone. He served in the Navy in World War II and was assigned to the Pacific Feet.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Jill ARNETT, Warsaw, and Mrs. Larry (Christine) EATON, Rochester; one son, Greg R. ROGERS, Warsaw; six grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Roy (Rhea) PICKET, Phoenix, Ariz., and Mrs. Merle (Norella) LONG, Jeffersonville; one brother, F.R. ROGERS, Rochester; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding in death are one granddaughter, Amy ROGERS; and one sister, Rosella BENEFIELD.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call Saturday from 9 a.m. through the hour of services.

Floyd Murphy

April 22, 1915 - May 3, 1995

Floyd MURPHY, 80, 705 E. Fourth St., died at 6:34 p.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn Hospital.

He was born in Chili to Eldon L. and Dorothy DAY MURPHY. In 1936, he married Lettie HARNER, who died in 1971. He was retired from Square D Company in Peru and a member of the Moose Lodge and Veterans of Foreign Wars, Peru. He served in the Army during World War II and had his own Polka and Hawaiian band.

Surviving are two brothers, Charles [MURPHY], Fort Wayne and Rayumond C. MURPHY, Wells, Nev.; and one sister, Marylou MURPHY, Peru.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home with Pastor Stephen BATES officiating. Burial will be in the Chili Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. Friday. There will be a military committal service provided by the VFW.

Saturday, May 6, 1995

Wilma A. Kelsey

Wilma A. KELSEY, 77, 67 Walnut Street, Monterey, died at 7 p.m. Thursday at her residence of a sudden illness.

Arrangements are pending at Bonine Funeral Home, Culver.

Monday, May 8, 1995

Wilma A. Kelsey

Feb. 17, 1918 - May 4, 1995

Wilma A. KELSEY, 77, 67 Walnut St., Monterey, died at 7 p.m. Thursday at home.

She was born in Monterey to Edward C. and Ida E. APPLER MASTER. On Sept. 2, 1937 in Monterey, at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, she married Walter W. KELSEY, who died Jan. 9, 1984. She was a lifetime resident of Monterey and a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church and its Rosary Sodality.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Claudia I.) HUNNESHAGEN, Monterey; one son, Edward W. [KELSEY], South Bend; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three sisters, Pauline GOOD, Monterey; Alberta WILCOCKSON, Plymouth, and Madeline J. RENSBERGER, Argos, and three brothers, Karl E. MASTER and Martin G. MASTER, both of Monterey, and Rudolph MASTER, Miami, Fla. Preceding in death were three sons, one grandson, two sisters and two brothers.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Monterey, with the Rev. Dominic YOUNG officiating. Burial wil be in the St. Anne’s Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. today at the Bonine Funeral Home. A scriptural wake service will be held at 6 p.m. today. Memorials may be made to St. Anne’s School and to the Heart Fund.

Edith M. Collins

July 17, 1901 - May 6, 1995

Edith M. COLLINS, 93, formerly of Main and Sycamore Street, Macy, died at 2:10 a.m. Saturday at Peabody Retirement Home, North Manchester. She had been in failing health for two years.

She was born in Fort Wayne to William and Nora WILLSEY WORMAN. On Dec. 24, 1919 in Rochester, she married Roy COLLINS, who died Jan. 4, 1985. She worked in the food service department at the Macy Schools and was a member of the Christian Church. She lived most of her life in the Macy community.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Arlene PALMER, Wabash; four sons, Herbert [COLLINS], Indianapolis; Norman [COLLINS], Rochester; Donald [COLLINS], Punta Gorda, Fla., and Larry [COLLINS], Lebanon; twelve grandchildren; great-grandchildren; two sisters, Alice SWOPE, Rochester, and Mamie GAGNON, Burkett. Preceding in death were one son, Robert [COLLINS]; one sister, Irene MURPHY, and one brother, Ray LINEBRINK.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Lowell BURRIS officiating. Burial will be in the Plainview Cemetery, Macy. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today and after 9 a.m. Tuesday.

Stella P. Nine

Dec. 22, 1907 - May 6, 1995

Stella Pauline NINE, 87, Grace Village, Winona Lake, died at 5:35 p.m. Saturday at Kosciusko Communty Hospital, Warsaw.

She was born in Marshall County to Harvey and Cora HOLLOWAY McINTYRE. On Sept. 1, 1925 she married Hollis M. NINE, who died Aug. 11, 1967. She lived in Burket for 65 years before moving to Grace Village, Winona Lake, where she resided for 1 1/2 years. She retired from Dalite Screen and was a member of the Burket United Methodist Church and attended the Tuesday morning prayer and share.

Surviving are twin daughters, Geraldine DRUDGE, Warsaw, and Mrs. Miles (Maxine) IGO, Melbourne, Fla.; one brother, George McINTYRE, and one sister, Hazel FITTON, both of Warsaw; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Preceding in death was one son, Rick [NINE].

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with the Rev. Wayne JOHNSON officiating. Burial will be in the Palestine Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. today.

Lloyd Johnson

Lloyd JOHNSON, 62, 17179 South Linden Road, Argos, died at 6:58 a.m. today at St. Joseph Hospital, Plymouth.

Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Dominick J. Dinges

Sept. 14, 1941 - May 7, 1995

Dominick James DINGES, 53, 262 Race St., died at 7:22 a.m. Sunday at Woodlawn Hospital.

He was born in Hammond to James and Sophie DINGES. He graduated from Dyer High School and attended Santa Ana Junior College and Indiana University. He worked for Cohagan Constuction and Schaller Courier, Indianapolis. He was chief of police for the town of Kewanna; owned and founded Calumet Detective Agency; was first deputy sheriff for the Pulaski County sheriff’s department; special agent for Insurance Crime Prevention, Chicago; a city detective for the Griffith Police Department; deputy marshal at Dyer and a clerk-typist for the Federal Bureal of Investigation, Washington, D.C. He was a corporal in the United States Marine Corps. a 32nd Degree Mason and Shriner, he was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Eagles, YMCA, Jaycees, UAW, American Legion and Patrolman’s Association Counselor. He was a Vietnam veteran.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Benjamin (Kelly) WOODCOX, Rochester; one granddaughter, Karli WOODCOX; one step-sister, Mrs. Clifford (Verna Mae) TROUP, Dyer, and four step-childrn, including Mrs. Barry (Donna) FRISINGER, Rochester.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Faith Outreach Church with the Rev. Daniel MUND officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery with Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion conducting military rites at 1:45 p.m. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Zimmerman Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Robert W. James

April 25, 1924 - May 6, 1995

Robert W. JAMES, 71, Rt. 2, Kewanna, died at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Vincents Hospital, Indianapolis.

He was born in Marion to Henry Ward and Helen JAMES. On Jan. 2, 1965 in Seattle, Wash., he married Alice PRATE, who survives. He retired from the Washington Highway Department and was a member of the American Legion; Kewanna VFW, and the Eagles Lodge, Rochester. He was an overseas veteran of World War II.

Surviving with his wife are one daughter, Mrs. Clifford (Maureen) HELGESON, Kittitals, Wash.; three sons, Tim [JAMES], Steilacoom, Wash.; Greg and Anna SQUIRES, Olympia, Wash., and Leroy and Candice SQUIRES, Tacoma, Wash.; nine grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. Henry W. (Helen) JAMES; two brothers, Joseph [JAMES], Rochester; James [JAMES], Kewanna; four sisters, Martha STEELE, Marion; Deloris SOLLARS, Monticello; Mildred MILLER, Argos, and Lula OUSLEY, Kewanna. Preceding in death were two brothers, Larry and Jack [JAMES], and one sister, Margie JAMES.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Father John ZAHN officiang. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery where the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion will conduct military rites. Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

Tuesday, May 9, 1995

John R. Savage

Aug. 16, 1924 - May 8, 1995

John Ross SAVAGE, 70, 11542 East 225 South, Akron, died at 11:50 a.m. Monday at Memorial Hospital, South Bend.

He was born in Macy to John C. and Mabel SMITH SAVAGE. On May 21, 1949 he married Dorothy SOWERS, who survives. He was a much-decorated World War II Army veteran of the European Theater. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Rochester Camera Club.

Mr. Savage was affiliated with a number of businesses in the Macy and Akron areas. These included farming, a service station, a garage, the Coffee Cup and Akron Cafes, Oak Ridge Campground, plumbing, electrical work and photography. He was a longtime Rochester Sentinel photographer.

Surviving with his wife are two sons, John Robert and Fred J. [SAVAGE], both of Warsaw; three grandsons, Jesse, Ryan and Joel SAVAGE; one step-daughter, Diane FRED; one step-great-grandson, Adam, and one brother, James J. [SAVAGE], Macy. A brother, Larry Dean SAVAGE, preceded in death.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with the Revs. Anita KUHN and Darrel TAGGART officiating. Burial will be in the Plainview Cemetery, Macy, where the VFW and American Legion will conduct military rites. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday. Memorials may be made to Macy United Methodist Church.

Lloyd R. Johnson

Aug. 31, 1932 - May 8, 1995

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, for Lloyd R. JOHNSON, 62, 17179 South Linden Road, Argos.

The Rev. Roy FISHBURN will officiate. Burial will be in the New Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday and for two hours before services Thursday. Memorials may be made to the Hearthstone Community Hospice or Home Operated Medical Equipment, Plymouth.

Mr. Johnson died at 6:58 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Hospital, Plymouth. He was born in New Carlisle to Henry and Elsie HATFIELD JOHNSON. He moved to Argos in 1969 from New Carlisle. On July 14, 1973 in Plymouth he married Frances D. ROGERS, who survives. He retired after 22 years as a truck driver from Consolidated Freightways Corporation, South Bend. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 357, South Bend.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Mrs. Bill (Debbie) CLINE, Andrews, Texas; Mrs. Mark (Pat) KEEN, Plymouth, and Mrs. Mark (Rebecca) ERVI, Estes Park, Colo.; three sons, Richard [JOHNSON], Knox; Bruce [JOHNSON], North Liberty, and Kenneth [JOHNSON], Warsaw; eight grandchildren; three sisters, Harold (Alice) KREIGHBAUM and Ida REDDING, both of LaPorte, and Kenneth (Marjorie) SARE, Mishawaka; two brothers, Charles [JOHNSON], Chicago, Ill., and Harold [JOHNSON], Culver. Preceding in death were his parents and one brother, Aaron [JOHNSON].

Bertha B. Crippen

Dec. 15, 1923 - May 8, 1995

Bertha B. “Sally” CRIPPEN, 71, 8232 South 350 West, Kewanna, died at 12:15 p.m. Monday at her home.

She was born in Wayne Township to George and Wilda Jane PERSONETT WILSON. On May 18, 1946 in Union Township she married Leon R. CRIPPEN, who died Feb. 17, 1990. She was a volunteer for Hearthstone Community Hospice and a member of the former Olive Branch United Methodist Church and Fletchers Lake Ladies Aid. She attended Grass Creek United Methodist Church and was a member of the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Tim (Patsy) SMITH, Kewanna; five grandchildren, Mrs. Wade (Jamie) MOSS, Twelve Mile; Jodi SMITH and Lyndee SMITH, both of kewanna, and Jacob and Joshua SMITH, both of Rochester; one great-granddaughrter; one sister, Mrs. Richard (Laura) HOLLOWAY, Rochester, and one brother, Hugh WILSON, Kewanna. Preceding in death were two brothers, Donald and Groege Jr. WILSON.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Grass Creek United Methodist Church with the Rev. Don REED officiating. Burial will be in the Grass Creek Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Fulton. Memorials may be made to Grass Creek United Methodist Church and Pulaski County Hospital.

Lois M. Wilson

June 4, 1913 - May 8, 1995

Lois M. WILSON, 81, 1241 W. Sixth St., died at 3:45 p.m. Monday at Woodlawn Hospital.

She was born in Rochester to T.J. and Fanny MANNING GAUMER. On Oct. 2, 1937 in Plymouth she married Russell WILSON, who survives. She was a member of the Rochester First Christian Church, the Fulton County [Chapter of the American] Association of [Retarded] Citizens and Tri-Kappa Sorority.

Surviving with her husband are [one daughter, Mrs. Joe (Terry) MOORE, Rocheter]; two sons, Tom E. and Robert L. [WILSON], both of Rochester; six grandchildren, Mrs. Jeff (Wendy) ZENT, Rochester; Mrs. Chris (Andi) LEE, Rochester; Mrs. Scott (Michelle) TALBOTT, Jackson, Ga., and Rusty, Cris, and Mindy MOORE, all of Rochester; six great-grandchildren, and one sister-in-law, Mrs. Elva GAUMER, Rochester. Preceding in death were two sisters, Helen GAUMER and Madge STEWART, and two brothers, Floyd and Leonard GAUMER.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. C. Allan HAZEN officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call after 10 a.m. Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the Manitou Training Center.

Wednesday, May 10, 1995

Paul C. Stockman

Jan. 2, 1905 - May 9, 1995

Paul C. STOCKMAN, 90, 9524 12th Road, Argos, died at 11:10 p.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Hospital, Plymouth. He was born in Inwood to Samuel and Mary YEAZEL STOCKMAN. He was married to Letha WEISSERT, who died in 1945. He later married Lenna SANDERS, who died in 1984. He moved to Argos in 1978 after living in North Carolina and Florida. He was a retired farmer and carpenter and member of the Bourbon United Brethren Church.

Surviving are one son, Dale [STOCKMAN], Argos; six grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; two great-great-grancchildren, and one sister, Faye WATSON, Mishawaka.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m Friday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with the Rev. Robert VARDMAN officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Bourbon. Friends may cal from 4-8 p.m. Thursday and after 9 a.m. Friday.

Dr. John L. Eckert

March 8, 1936 - May 9, 1995

Dr. John Louis ECKERT, 59, 202 W. Second St., North Manchester, died at 10:35 a.m. Tuesday at his home. He was born in Huntington to Rupert C Sr., and Martha L. SCHUMACHER ECKERT. On Dec. 27, 1958 in Lowell he married Gaye E. MARLOWE, who survives. He was the superintendent for the Manchester Community School Corp. from 1982 until 1992 when he retired. He was superintendet at Rochester Community School Corp from 1974-1981, and taught school at Huntington Community Schools and in the Metropolitan school district in Wabash County. He moved to North Manchester from Rochester in 1982.

He was an army veteran, member of the North Manchester Kiwanis Club, past president of the Rochester Kiwanis Club, member of the Huntington Knights of Columbus, and the Rochester Elks Lodge. He was a member of the Fulton County YMCA board of direcrtors, chairman of the Fulton County Board of Health and the Rochester industrial managers. He directed the Fulton County United Way, was a member of the Wabash and Fulton County Child Abuse and Neglect Team. He was named a Sagamore of the Wabash by the governor of Indiana. He was a member of the American Association of School Administration, Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents, Indiana Association of School business Officials, and Phil Delta Kappa Fraternity. He graduated from Huntington Catholic High School in 1954, received a bachelor’s degree from Manchester College, a master’s degree from Purdue University and a doctorate in education from Ball State University. He was a member of the St. Robert Catholic Church.

Surviving with his wife are four daughters, Marti ECKERT PEYTON, Baltimore, Md.; Julie ECKERT, Jennifer ECKERT PATTISON, and Megan ECKERT, all of North Manchester; three sons, John P. [ECKERT], Nashville, Tenn.; Matthew and Jeffrey D. [ECKERT], both of Indianapolis ;four grandchildren, and three sisters, Mrs. Harry (Bea) SCHABITZER, Huntington; Mrs. Charles (Marie) BENDER, Beaufort, S.C., and Mary Ruth RENZ, Fort Wayne. Preceding in death were two sisters and one brother.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Robert Catholic Church, North Manchester, with the Rev. Robert HAMMOND officiating. Burial will be in the Mount Calvary Cemetery, Huntington. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Thursday at Bender Chapel, Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Services, 207 West Main St., North Manchester. Memorials may be made to the John L. Eckert Scholarship Fund, Indiana Lawrence Bank, 106 N. Market St., North Manchester, or St. Robert Catholic Church, North Manchester.

Robert O. Heighway

March 14, 1914 - May 9, 1995

Robert O. HEIGHWAY, 81, 11448 West 900 South, Akron, died at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

He was born in Kosciusko County to Orven A. and Nellie BLACK HEIGHWAY. On May 19, 1934 in South Bend he married Ruth E. HAMILTON, who died Nov. 29, 1994. He was a farmer and a member of the Beaver Dam United Methodist Church. He was a trustee of Nichols Cemetery for 30 years.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Larry (Karen) WILSON, Montgomery, and Mrs. Con (Sharon) SHEWMAN, Akron; two sons, Ernest [HEIGHWAY], Richmond, and Ned [HEIGHWAY], Akron; twelve grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. Jay (Wanda) SWICK, Akron. Preceding in death were two sisters, Frances [HEIGHWAY], who died in 1916, and Edith M. [HEIGHWAY], who died in 1991.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Beaver Dam United Methodist Church with the Rev. Ersel POTTS officiating. Burial will be in the Nichols Cemetery, north of Akron. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Thursday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. Memorials may be made to the Beaver Dam United Methodist Church or Gideons International.

Debra A. Petrie

Oct. 2, 1957 - May 6, 1995

Police had positively identified the remains found along U.S. 31 on Saturday as those of Debra A. PETRIE.

The cause of death is still undetermined and the case is still under investigation.

The identification was made Tuesday during an autopsy at Woodlawn Hospital. Dr. Dean GIFFORD, a forensic pathologist from Wabash County, did the examination. Other autopsy results have not been released.

Petrie, 37, had been missing for nearly six months. She was last seen walking away from her parents’ home on the evening of Nov. 11, 1994. Police followed up on reports that she was seen around Rochester, along U.S. 31 near County Road 50 North and in South Bend.

Her disappearance kicked off a nationwide search which involved thousands of printed fliers which were sent to Chambers of Commerce and Wal-Mart stores across the country.

The search ended less than two miles from her home on West Ninth Street.

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Debra A. Petrie, 37, 1200 W. Ninth St., was pronounced dead at 12:10 p.m. Saturday at 486 South 75 East U.S. 31.

She was born in Chicago, Ill. to Larry and Dorothy MUCHA MITCHELL. On Aug. 27, 1988 in Rochester she married Richard PETRIE, who survives. They later divorced. She moved to Rochester from Logansport two years ago. She was a homemaker and worked as a medical Aide at the Logansport State Hospital.

Survivng with her parents are one daughter, Autum [PETRIE], Logansport; one son, Mitchell [PETRIE], Logansport; one sister, Laura TODD, Rochester; and one maternal grandmother, Joanne MUCHA, Blue Island, Ill.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, with the Rev. Carl RICKS officiating. Burial will be in the Citizens Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday and after 9 a.m. Saturday.

Thursday, May 11, 1995

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Friday, May 12, 1995

Russell Callahan

Russell CALLAHAN, 65, 111 South Slate St., Culver, died at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Medical Center, South Bend.

Arrangements are pending at Bonine Funeral Home, Culver.

John L. Besson

John L. BESSON, 70, 1406 W. Oriole Drive, Warsaw, died at 8 a.m. today at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

Arrangements are pending at King Memorial Funeral Home, Mentone.

Saturday, May 13, 1995

Russell L. Callahan

May 5, 1930 - May 11, 1995

Funeral services for Russell L. CALLAHAN, 65, 111 South Slate St., Culver, will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Monterey.

The Rev. Dominic YOUNG will officiate. Burial wil be in the St. Anne’s Cemetery, where military rites will be conducted. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Sunday at Bonine Funeral Home, Culver, where the rosary will be said at 6 p.m.

Mr. Callahan died at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Medical Center, South Bend. He was born in Wabash to John and Ruth ANDERSON CALLAHAN. On Dec. 19, 1981 in Monterey he married Sara E. MERSH who survives. He served in the Marine Corps, and was a retired maintenance mechanic at Frick Services, Monterey. He moved to Culver in 1981 from Winamac and was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Monterey, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Rochester.

Surviving with his wife are one daughter, Mrs. Kevin (Rebecca) BERGER, Culver; three sons, Charles W. MERSCH, Monterey; Mark A. MERSCH, Argos, and Nathan D. MERSCH, Midland, Mich.; nine grandchildren; three sisters, Frances CALLAHAN, Winamac; Berdene AZBELL, Rochester, and Mary MONTELL, North Manchester, and three brothers, Charles and Har---- [CALLAHAN], both of North Manchester, and John [CALLAHAN-], Winamac. Preceding in death were one sister and one brother.

Nellie E. Pearson

March 28, 1901 - May 12, 1995

Nellie Ellen PEARSON, 95, Prairie View Health Care Center, Warsaw, died at 12:32 p.m. Friday at the center. She was born in Argos to Andrew Jay and Cora GABLE DENNIE. She moved to Warsaw from Walkerton in 1963. She also lived in St Petersburg, Fla. On May 27, 1936 she married Arvid Rudolph PEARSON who died June 1, 1950. She was a homemaker and member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.

Surviving are one sister, Ruth HOFFMAN, Argos; one brother, Chauncey DENNIE, Argos; nine grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were three sons, three sisters and one brother.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw, with the Rev. Kenneth PRISER officiating. Gravveside services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos. Friends may call from 9-10 a.m. Tuesday.

Charles R. Miller

Feb. 9, 1914 - May 12, 1995

Charles R. MILLER, 81, Sarasota, Fla., formerly of Warsaw, died at 1:15 a.m. Friday at Doctor’s Hospital, Sarasota, Fla.

He was born in Shelbyville to Clyde and LaBell PATENAUDE MILLER. He was married to Mary A. WALLACE, who survives. He moved to Sartasota from Warsaw after retiring 17 years ago. He was the owner of Miller’s Men’s and Boy’s Wear, Warsaw, former member of the Warsaw First Methodist Church, Kappa Alpha Phi and the Warsaw Elks Lodge.

Surviving with his wife are one daughter, Patricia J. LUTES, Kokomo; one son, Mel W. [MILLER], Rochester; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mildred POWELL, Warsaw, and Marie SMITH, LaVerne, Calif., and one brother, Clyde MILLER Jr., Warsaw. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw, with the Rev. C. Jack SCOTT officiating. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Monday at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Fund, 2101 East DuBoise Drive, Warsaw.

John L. Besson

July 29, 1924 - May 12, 1995

John L. BESSON, 70, 1406 West Oricle Drive, Warsaw, died at 8 a.m. Friday at Kosciusko Community Hospital. He was born in Kosciusko County to Charles W. and Bertha M. SHILLING BESSON. On Oct. 30, 1944 in Fort Wayne he married Frances NETTROUER, who survives. He was a lifetime resident of the area. He retired from R.R. Donnelly, Warsaw, in 1989 and was a memb er of the Warsaw Wesleyan Church and Donnelly Retirees. He was a U.S. Army vetera of World War II.

Surviving with his wife are two sons, Larry K. [BESSON], Naples, Fla., and Lyle [BESSON], Granger; three grandchildren, Terry BESSON, Bryan BESSON and Mrs. Dave (Kristina) CARNES; one sister, Thelma EATON, Leesburg, and three brothers, Everett [BESSON], Mentone, and Dale and Paul [BESSON], both of Warsaw. Preceding in death were two brothers, Earl and Wayne BESSON.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the Warsaw Wesleyan Church with Pastor Robert KLATT officiating. Burial will be in the Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Sunday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, and from one hour before services Monday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Warsaw Wesleyan Church.

Monday, May 15, 1995

Jerry O. Bunnell

July 30, 1911 - May 13, 1995

Jerry O. BUNNELL, 83, 1330 Madison St., died at 4:20 a.m. Saturday at Life Care Center of Rochester, where he had resided for five months. He had been in failing health for one year.

He was born in Cass County to John W. and Rosa WORKING BUNNELL. On Sept. 1`7, 1945 in Knox he married N. Violet WALTHER, who survives. He moved to Rochester in 1947 after having lived in Bass Lake, San Pierre and Crown Point. He retired from Fulton County Farm Bureau in 1963 with 20 years of service. Later he helped various local farming operations.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Tim (Darlene) DENTON, Rochester, and Mrs. Frank (Sandra) SMITH, Logansport; one son, Gerald [BUNNELL], Oxford, Ark.; ten grandchildren, Kendra DAGUE, Mark and Rodney SHAMBARGER, Kristina BOWYER, Jennifer RENTSCHLER, Jayne SMITH, Marvin and Jason WALTHER, Jeni and Jason DENTON; six great-grandchildren, including Kiley DAGUE, Rochester; five sisters, Mary STEWART, Vero Beach, Fla.; Kathryn EYTCHESON and Ellen NEWELL, both of Rochester; Zuella BUSH, Portage, and Annie NICKELL, Hobart; five brothers, Ed [BUNNELL], Lake Station; Harry [BUNNELL], Peru; Raymond [BUNNELL], Hinesville, Ga.; Darl [BUNNELL], Albuquerque, N.M., and Charles [BUNNELL], Phelan, Calif. Preceding in death were one granddaughter, Danielle DOWNHAM, and three sisters, Iona COX, Leona KOONS and Jo Ann BUNNELL.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Carl RICKS officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8:30 p.m. today and after 9 a.m. Tuesday.

Eva F. McHatton

April 10, 1893 - May 12, 1995

Eva F. McHATTON, 102, formerly of Akron, died at 5:50 p.m. Friday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw.

She was born in Ostrander, Ohio, to Allison W. and Bertha SUMME SWICK. On Feb. 15, 1913 she married Irvin M. McHATTON, who died Jan. 4, 1961. She lived in Elkhart from 1924 to 1936 and moved to Akron where she was a co-founder of McHatton Furniture Store. She was a member of the Akron Church of God and the Home Economics Club.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Lester (Thelma) PORTER, Danville, and Mrs. Elizabeth SAUSAMAN, Akron; one son, Gerald E. [McHATTON], Warsaw; thirteen grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were two sons, William [McHATTON], who died in 1982, and Rex [McHATTON], who died this year; five sisters and one brother.

Services were at 1 p.m. today at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, with the Rev. James MALBONE officiating. Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. Visitation was before services today.

Jack F. Cole

Oct. 8, 1934 - May 14, 1995

Jack Frederick COLE, 60, 1204 East 800 South, LaFontaine, died at 9:55 a.m. at his home.

He was born in Wabash County to Jesse L. COLE and Minnie PARSON. On April 25, 1964 in Van Buren he married Roberta “Bobbie” REED, who survives. He retired from Gen Corporation, Wabash, in 1992 after 27 years of service. In 1984 he moved from Gilead to Wabash County where he lived most of his life. He was a member of the Gilead Masonic Lodge, Wabash, the Moose Lodge and he attended the Olive Branch Church of God. He was an U.S. Army veteran and graduated from Lagro High School in 1952.

Surviving with his wife are one son, Jay D. [COLE[, LaFontaine; one daughtr, Mrs. Michael (Julie) CANADA, Akron; one brother, Dick [COLE], Bowling Green, Ky., and five sisters, Mrs. Joe (Beulah) McCOMBS, Mrs. LeRoy (Helen) BAKEHORN, and Mrs. Jerry (Carol Jody) HAAG, all of Wabash; Mrs. Bert (Mary) COCHERN, Warsaw, and Mrs. Harvey (Nancy) WATKINS, LaFontaine. One sister preceded in death.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Manchester Avenue Chapel of Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Home, Wabash, with the Rev. Lowell BURRUS officiating. Burial will be in the Estates of Serenity Cemetery, Marion. Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. Tuesday. Memorials may be made to Wabash/Miami County Home Heathcare,Wabash County Cancer Society, Wabash County Hospital Oncology Department or the Olive Branch Church of God.

Tuesday, May 16, 1995

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Wednesday, May 17, 1995

Cindy S. Owens

July 30, 1956 - May 15, 1995

Cindy S. OWENS, 38, 125 North Spring St., Laketon, died at 8:55 a.m. Monday at Wabash County Hospital.

She was born in Anderson to Robert CUNNINGHAM and Judy THOMAS. On Aug. 3, 1978 she married Ellis OWENS, who survives. She was a graduate of Akron High School.

Surviving with her husband are her parents Robert CUNNINGHAM, Alexandria, and Judy THOMAS, Laketon; two daughters, April Elaine and Crystal Robin OWENS, Laketon; one paternal grandmother, Florence CUNNINGHAM, Alexandria; two brothers, Billy CUNNINGHAM, Akron, and Tom CUNNINGHAM, Laketon, and one sister, Judi BAUER, Laketon. Precedg in death was one son.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Gospel Hill Pentcostal Church of God, Silver Lake, with the Rev. Frank WHITAKER officiating. Burial will be in the Graceland Cemetery, Claypool. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today at the church. DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Eda Owens

Oct. 18, 1908 - May 16, 1995

Eda OWENS, 86, 8300 20th Road, Argos, died at 11:55 p.m. Tuesday at Woodlawn Hospital, following an 18-month illness.

She was born in Salyersville, Ky., to Hark and Jane RISNER ALLEN. On Jan. 1, 1925 in Salyersville, she married Elzie OWENS, who survives. She moved to Argos in 1950, after having lived in Knox.

Surviving with her husband are one son, Lawrence [OWENS], Argos; five grandchildren, Janet OWENS, Knox; Vonda DELF, Baltimore, Md.; David OWENS, Warsaw, and Lawrence GRAY and Bryan OWENS, both of Rochester, and ten great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were two sons, Allen and Vincent Ray OWENS, and one granddaughter, Debbie OWENS.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with the Rev. Brian SEWELL officiating. Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday and one hour before services Friday.

Vesta M. Holcomb

May 22, 1909 - May 16, 1995

Vesta M. HOLCOMB, 85, Leiters Ford, died at 2:50 p.m. Tuesday at Wiamac Nursing Center, Winamac.

She was born in Badger, Wis., to Wesley and Effie PHILLIPS McCLELLAN. On March 17, 1928 in Winamac she married Ervin H. HOLCOMB, who died April 24, 1970. She moved to Leiters Ford in 1958 after having lived in Kewanna. She was a retired dining hall supervisor at Culver Acadamies and a member of Leiters Ford United Methodist church and Rebekah Lodge, Rochester.

Surviving are three daughters, Sally REED, Winamac; Vivian “Biv” MERSCH, Kewanna, and Joan UTTER, Rochester; six sons, Harold and Walter [HOLCOMB], both of Rochester; Orville [HOLCOMB], Lowell; Thomas “Keith” [HOLCOMB], Griffith; Jerry [HOLCOMB], Anderson, and Joe [HOLCOMB], Plymouth; thirty-ghree gradchildren; fifty-two great-grandchildre, and one sister, Louella WESTPHAL, Reynolds. Preceding in death were one son, Oren “Jeff” HOLCOMB; one grandson; one granddaughter; one sister; three brothers, and one half-brother.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Leiters Ford United Methodist Church with the Rev. Doug BARBER officiating. Burial will be in the Star City I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. Thursday at Frain Mortuary, 305 East Main St., Winamac, and after 11 a.m. Friday at the church. Rebekah Lodge services will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at Frain Mortuary.

Edwin N. Roth

Nov. 3, 1917 - May 13, 1995

Edwin Neal ROTH, 77, 1224 West Pearl St., Anaheim, Calif., died Saturday at the Medical Center, Orange, Calif. He was born in Fulton County to Harrison and Margaret E. LILLY ROTH. He was married to Louise LONG, who died Nov. 5, 1994. He received his doctorate degree in 1952 and worked at Litton Industries, Irvin, Calif., as a chemical engineer in the aerospace industry for 40 years.

Surviving are one daughter, Margaret CARTER, Anaheim, Calif.; one son, Richard ROTH, Irvine, Calif., and four grandchildren.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Sycamore Cemterry, Mentone. There will be no visitation. King Memorial Funeral Home, Mentone, is in charge of the arrangements.

Anna L. Keaffaber

April 5, 1937 - May 16, 1995

Anna L. KEAFFABER, 58, 308 East Walnut St., Akron, and formerly of Warsaw, died at 3:06 p.m. Tuesday at Woodlawn Hospital where she had been a patient since Saturday.

She was born in Silver Lake to Donald R. and Delphia J. PARKER SHOEMAKER. On Oct. 8, 1960 in Leesburg she married Lawrence A. KEAFFABER, who survives.

Surviving with her husband are three sons, Larry [KEAFFABER], Keller, Wash., and Gary and Kerry [KEAFFABER], both of Aron; six grandchildren; her mother, Delphia SHOEMAKER, Akron; one sister, Mrs. Jack (Marjorie) BREWER, Wabash, and Mrs. Norman Ping (Virgina) THOMPSON, Roann. Preceding in death were one brother, Gerald [SHOEMAKER], and one daughter, Mary Jane [KEAFFABER].

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with the Rev. Lawrence SEE officiating. Burial will be in the Laketon Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Friday.

Thursday, May 18, 1995

[no obits]

Friday, May 19, 1995

Ida M. Brewer

Aug. 3, 1914 - May 19, 1995

Ida Mae BREWER, 80, 3123 Fairview Ave., Logansport, died at 4:10 a.m. today at Memorial Hospital, Logansport.

She was born in Marion County to Albert L. and Edith Pearl DAY CRISPEN. On Oct. 10, 1931 in Rochester she married Marvin G. BREWER, who died Jan. 29, 1993. She retired as a waitress from Witmyers Restaurant, and owned and operated the Sixth Street Coffee Shop for several years. She was a member of the First Unted Methodist Church.

Surviving are one daughter, Bonnie HENDERSON, Gas City; one son, William [BREWER], Spokane, Wash.; two brothers, Francis CRISPEN, Macy, and Robert CRISPEN, Twelve Mile; one sister, Mary COPLEN, Rochester; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were one son and one daughter.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport, with the Rev. John E. WEEKS officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Logansport. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday. Memorials may be made to the Cass County Cancer Society.

Saturday, May 20, 1995

[no obits]

Monday, May 22, 1995

Marian B. Kroft

March 25, 1915 - May 21, 1995

Marian B. KROFT, 80, 1605 Ewing Road, died at 3 a.m. Sunday at Life Care Center, Rochester. He was born in Mobile, Ala. to J. Fred and Blanche HOOVER SOMMER. On July 30, 1939 in North Manchester she married Edward D. KROFT, who survives. She worked for a number of retail stores and was a former member of the Gilead Order of the Eastern Star.

Survivng with her husband are one sister, Mrs. Raymond (Lois Gene) HOOVER, Akron; two nephews, Fred Raymond, Macy, and Charles David, Fort Wayne. One brother, Frederick SOMMER, preceded in death.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Hartler Funeral Home, Akron, with the Rev. John MISHLER officiating. Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday.

Mary C. King

Nov. 12, 1911 - May 21, 1995

Mary C. KING, 84, formerly of Rochester, died at 7:45 a.m. Sunday at Peabody Retirement Home, North Manchester.

She was born in Henry, Ill., to Charles and Cora LAYMON TOMB. On Feb. 8, 1936 she married J. Donald KING, who died Oct. 19, 1992. She was a member of the Evergeeen Rebekah Lodge, Rochester, and a former deaconess of the Rochester First Presbyterian Church. She was a former President of the Women’s Association, Rochester.

Survivng are one daughter, Mrs. Danny (Carol J.) OLIVER, Valparaiso; one son, William H. [KING], Rochester; one niece, Janet KING, Rochester; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, and one brother, Jack TOMB, Chicago. Preceding in death were four sisters, Mildred KALE, Dorothy WOOD, Tony TURK, and Marjorie SCHIER.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Rochester First Presbyterian Church with Pastors Sue BURTON and Robert SCHMEISER officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, and one hour before services Wednesday at the church. Rebekah Lodge services will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Eugene J. Sutton

June 22, 1922 - May 20, 1995

Eugene J. SUTTON, 72, 254 Race St., died at 7:17 p.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Hospital. He was born in Prairie City, Mo. to Elmer and Rosa A. FITZGERALD SUTTON. On May 28, 1960 in Rochester he married Betty Jean DAVISSON, who survives. He retired from Wilson Coal and Grain, Rochester and was a member of Fulton County Coon Hunters Assn.

Surviving with his wife are one daughter, Mrs. Richard (Shirley Jo) GUMMER, Indianapolis; Jeffery [SUTTON], Kewanna; Randy and Rick [SUTTON], both of Rochester; six grandchildren; one great-grandson; one sister, Mrs. Melvin (Laura) KERN, Rochester, and two brothers, Murrell and Virgil [SUTTON], both of Rochester. Preceding in death were two sons, Russell and Denny [SUTTON]; two grandchildren, and four sisters.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Sam BENNETT officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday and after noon Tuesday.

Thomas M. Newell

Sept. 22, 1911 - May 21, 1995

Thomas M. NEWELL, 83, Cleveland Township in Whitley County, died at 4:10 a.m. Sunday at Whitley County Memorial Hospital, where he was admitted Saturday evening.

He was born in Cass County to Garfield and Nellie DUBES NEWELL. In July 1931 he married Juanita Elizabeth CAMPBELL, who died Dec. 15, 1983. In 1943 they moved to the South Whitley area. On July 6, 1989 he married Lucille H. ALBRIGHT. Three years ago the couple moved to Colamer.

He was a farmer and memer of the Zion Lutheran Church, North Manchester.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Roger (Nellie) THOMSON, Columbus, and Mrs. Gene (Shirley) KREIDER, South Whitley; two step-daughters, Beverly HIPPENSTEEL, Huntington, and Linda COBLE, North Manchester; one step-son, Larry COBLE, South Whitley; six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; twelve step-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Russell NEWELL, Michigantown, and Fred NEWELL, Reno, Nev. Preceding in death were one brother, Everett [NEWELL], and one sister, Merideth [NEWELL].

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Smith and Sons Funeral Home, Miller Chapel in South Whitley, with the Revs. Jeffrey L. HAWKINS and David WAGNER officiating. Burial will be in the South Whitley Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-9 p.m. Monday. Memorials may be made to the Colamer Christian Church.

Ralph E. Bishop

Aug. 18, 1895 - My 19, 1995

Ralph E. BISHOP, 99, Star City, died at 4 p.m. Friday at Star City.

He was born in Oxford to Edger C. and Rosalie Josephine PATNAUDE BISHOP. On May 27, 1926 in Star City he married Anna Lea COSGRAY who died Feb. 18, 1993. He and his wife operated Bishop Appliance Store in Star City for 70 years. It closed in 1994. He was a member of the Star City United Methodist Church, a life member of American Legion Post 71, World War I Vetrans and member of the Pulaski County Farm Bureau. He received a World War I 75th Anniversary Medal from the United States government and was to have been honored later this month by the American Legion for military service. He graduated from Star City High School in 1914 and lived in Star City his whole life.

Surviving are one daughter, Lois Ann HEATER, Star City; three grandsons, Larry HEATER, Rochester; Joe HEATER, Logansport, and Ron HEATER, Star City; eight grandchildren, Shane, John and Candice HEATER, all of Rochester; Andy and Garth HEATER, Logansport; Ryan, Amanda and Marc HEATER, Star City, and Effie FIELDS, Ligonier. Preceding in death were one son, Ralph Earnest BISHOP, and two brothers, Frank and Harold BISHOP.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Frain Mortuary, Winamac, with Pastor Jeffrey JONES officiating. Burial will be in the Star City I.O.O.F. Cemetery where military rites will be conducted. Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. today and after 8 a.m. Tuesday. Memorials may be made to a favorite organization.

Tuesday, May 23, 1995

[no obits]

Wednesday, May 24, 1995

George R. Cole

Nov. 23, 1927 - May 22, 1995

George Richard “Dick” COLE, 67, 2175 Newcut Road, Alvaton, Ky., died at 5:20 p.m. Monday at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.

He was born in Converse to Jesse L. and Minnie PARSON COLE. On May 17, 1976 in Andrews he married Patricia A. COLE, who survives. He worked for 26 years at Honeywell Corporation and at Jack Cross Ford, Wabash. He retired from Dornis Chevrolet, Wabash. He was a member of the Denver Saddle Club and the Diamond X Trail Riders.

Surviving with his wife are six daughters, Mrs. Mike (Sherry) FULK, Duluth, Ga.; Mrs. Tom (Christine) SANDERS, Water Haven, Fla.; Mrs. Joe (Vicky) FORNITO, Clearwater, Fla.; Mrs. Tim (Gerri) HORN, and Mrs. Charles (Wendy) WATTS, both of Denver, and Dianna COLE, Melbourne, Fla.; two sons, Mark [COLE], Baxley, Ga.., and Jeff [COLE], Mexico; and five sisters, Mrs. Joe (Beulah) McCOMBS, Mrs. Leroy (Helen) BAKEHORN, and Mrs. Jerry (Carol Jody) HAAG, all of Wabash; Mrs. Bert (Mary) COCHERN, Warsaw, and Mrs. Harvey (Nancy) WATKINS, LaFontaine. Preceding in death were one sister, Lois BEHNEY, and one brother, Jack Frederick [COLE].

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev. Lowell BURRUS officiating. Burial will be in Westlawn Cemetery, Denver. Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. today.

Thursday, May 25, 1995

Howard E. Etchason

Howard Edgar ETCHASON, 81, 14853 Maple Road, Argos, died Wednesday at Woodlawn Hospital.

Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Friday, May 26, 1995

Maggie Hooks

Dec. 13, 1921 - May 25, 1995

Maggie HOOKS, 73, 489 East Hill St., Wabash, died at 7:20 a.m. Thursday at Wabash County Hospital. She was born in Floyd County, Ky., to William and Mary HALL. In 1933 she married William TUZA, who died in 1945. On Aug. 20, 1948 in Prestonsburg, Ky., she married Frank HOOKS, who died Oct. 19, 1976. She worked at Wagners Factory for 31 years, and was a member of Erie Street Free Will Baptist Church.

Surviving are three sons, Jimmie Lee, Adrian and Carl, all of Wabash; six daughters, Mrs. Lee (Linda) HOWARD, Mrs. Robert (Rita) SHEPHERD, Mrs. Larry (Ruby) STEELE, Mrs. Josephine EASTERDAY and Kathy HOOKS, all of Wabash, and Mrs. Billy (Betty) WILLIAMS, Akron; twenty-eight grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. Betty Lou MULLINS, Weeksbury, Ky., and Mrs. Hilda RAY, Denver, Colo. Preceding in death were two sons, four brothers and one sister.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Eddingfield-DeLaughter Mortuary, Wavbash, with the Rev. David PHILLIPS officiating. Burial will be in the Athens Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-9 p.m. today.

Saturday, May 27, 1995

Medrith Walter

Feb. 22, 1908 - May 26, 1995

Medrith HAMLETT WALTER, 87, died at 4:40 p.m. Driday in the Columbia City Nursing Home.

She was born in Rochester to Philip and Dessia Mae SHARPE HAMLETT on Feb. 22, 1908.

She graduated from Rochester High School, and in 1927, moved to South Bend and became an employee of Robertson’s of South Bend as a department manager. She took cosmetic training at both the Chicago School and the New York School of Cosmetics.

After retiring in 1965, she spent several years in Duncan, Okla., and Orlando, Fla. In 1975, she moved to Columbia City to live with her sister, Louise WARE. Followig the death of her sister in 1987, she moved to South Bend where she resided until entering the nursing home last December.

She was a member of the Founders Club of the Blackhawk Baptist Church, the Unity School of Christianity and the World Literature Crusade. She was also a member of the 25-year Club of Robertsons.

Surviving are two brothers, William Eugene HAMLETT, Orlando, Fla.; and Richard HAMLETT of South Bend.

She was preceded in death by four sisters, Grace STEELE, Louise WARE, Edith THORSTENSON, Bertha THORSTENSON; and two brothers, Raymond and Keith HAMLETT].

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Smith and Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Rochester. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Monday, May 29, 1995

[no paper - holiday]

Tuesday, May 30, 1995

Eva I. Kendall

Feb. 26, 1908 - May 28, 1995

Eva I. KENDALL, 87, 1080 Rainbow Lane Apt. 8, Wabash, died at 12:40 a.m. Sunday at the Community Care Center, Wabash.

She was born in Burnettsville to Bert and Lulu Belle PERRY GIBSON. On Sept. 28, 1924 she married Vern KENDALL, who died Sept. 7, 1967. She was a member of Ladies Railroad Auxiliary.

Surviving are one daughteer, Evelyn MOSSMAN, Wabash; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Preceding in death are two daughters, one brother, and two sisters.

Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Davis Cemetery, Cass County, with the Rev. George McCARTY officiating. There will be no visitation. Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Merlyin Ray Smith

July 9, 1935 - May 27, 1995

Merlyin Ray “Smitty” SMITH, 59, 700 St. Mary’s Ave., Frankfort, died at 11:23 Saturday at Clingon County Hospital. He had been failing health for 5 years.

He was born in Clinton County to Merle and Mary HUFFER SMITH. In 1961 he married Linda DERRINGER, who died in 1984. She was retired from the Clinton County Highway Department.

Surviving are companion, Cynthia COTTRELL, Frankfort; four daughters, Mrs. Jerry (Darlene) ECKROTE, Rochester; Mrs. Carl (Cheryl) WISE, Delphi; Donna SCHMITTER, Frankfort; Mary SMITH, Lafayette; six grandchildren; one sister, Mary Lou KIRBY, Kirklin; one brother, Kenny SMITH, Texas, and several nieces and nephews. Three sisters preceded in death.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Goodwin Funeral Home, Frankfort, with the Rev. Lewis SMITH officiating. Burial will be in the Greenlawn Memorial Park. Frieds may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and an hour before services at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association with envelopes availble at the Goodwin Funera Home.

Elisabeth V.W. Bailey

June 25, 1919 - May 26, 1995

Elisabeth V.W. BAILEY, 75, 3035 East Broadway, Logansport, died at 2:57 p.m. Friday at Howard Community Hospital, Kokomo.

She was born in Washington D.C. to James H. and Lois J. ANDREWS Van WAGENEN. On Dec. 17, 1944 in Corning, Iowa, she married Richard H. BAILEY, who survives. She graduated from Corning High School, Corning, Iowa. She was a graduate of Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa and did her postgraduate work at Smith College in Northhampton, Mass. She was a member of Calvary Presbyterian Church, Logansport, Women’s Association, and a former Sunday School instructor. She was a member of the American Association of University Women, Kappa Kappa Kappa active and associate chapters, where she was past president. She was a former board member of the Logansport Art Association, and a girl scout and brownie leader.

Surviving with her husband, are two daughters, Mrs. Doug (Lois) MORTON, Rochester; Laura BAILEY, Winamac; one sister, Mrs. Ken (Marcia) UNDERATION, Logansport; two grandsons, Chris (and wife Kim) MORTON, South Bend, Rob (and wife Christi) MORTON, West Lafayette, and one granddaughter, Katie MORTON, Rochester. One infant brother prceded in death.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Kroeger Funeral Home, Logansport with the Rev. Terry PHLEGER officiating. There will be a private burial. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Osteoarthritis Foundation.

Wednesday, May 31, 1995

H. Joyce Hartog

Sept. 22, 1942 - May 30, 1995

H. Joyce HARTOG, 52, 6261 15th Road, Argos, died at 9:18 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Hospital of Marshall County.

She was born in Warsaw to Gerald and Miriam OVERHOLSER SHULL. On June 10, 1966 at Silver Lake she married James N. HARTOG, who survives. She moved to Argos in 1978 after having lived in Royal Center. She worked at United Technologies, Bourbon, and was a member of the United Methodist Church, Royal Center.

Surviving with her husband are two sons, Mike and Mark [HARTOG], both of Argos; her mother, Miriam SHULL, Huntington; one sister, Mrs. Mike (Mary Ann) O’NEIL, Fort Wayne, and two brothers, Howard SHULL, Huntington, and Jerry SHULL, Waveland.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Deaton Funeral Home, Bourbon, with the Rev. Macklyn E. BRADISH officiating. Bural will be in the Bethel Cemetery, Argos. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Thursday.

Charlotte L. Ruley

May 26, 1921 - May 28, 1995

Word has been received of the death of Charlotte L. RULEY, 74.

She was born in Hebron to Henry and Joanna SCHREIBER. On June 21, 1946 she married C. Dorsey RULEY, who survives.

Surviving with her husband are one son, C. Dorsey and Betsy [RULEY], Chicago; three daughters, Mrs. Patrick (Linda) HOGAN, Lowell; Mrs. Mark (Patty) BROWN, Logansport; Mrs. Tom (Charlee) SCHWENK, Rochester, and twelve grandchildren.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Edwards Catholic Church, Lowell. Friends may call from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. today at Sheets Funeral Home, Lowell.

Edna M. Carson

Sept. 27, 1901 - May 30, 1995

Edna M. CARSON, 93, Twelve Mile, died at 4:05 p.m. Tuesday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Logansport.

She was born in Adams Township, Cass County, to Fred W. and Delpha Elma CROOK CARSON. She worked at the Twelve Mile Elevator as a bookkeeper for several years. She was a member of the Corinth Brethren Church, and the Corinth Brethren Church Missionary Sociaty, Twelve Mile. She taught Sunday School for 50 years. She graduated from Twelve Mile High School in 1921 and was a member and past matron of the Fulton Chapter Order of Eastern Star, and was a past district 18 deputy.

Surviving are one sister, Blanche EASTER, Twelve Mile; one niece, Anita HOEHNE, Rochester; one nephew, Fred W. EASTER, Twelve Mile, and great-nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Corinth Brethren Church, Twelve Mile, with the Rev. Rod SCHULER officiating. Burial will be in the Corinth Cemetery, Twelve Mile. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, and one hour before services at the church.

Thursday, June 1, 1995

Helen L. Knight

April 2, 1914 - May 31, 1995

Helen L. KNIGHT, 81, Denver, died at 11:10 a.m. Wednesday at Dukes Memorial Hospital Contunuing Care Center, Peru.

She was born in Peru to Perry William and Elsie WOLFE SPANGLER. On May 18, 1951 in Hobart she married Billie Wilson WILKIE, who died May 28, 1975. On July 20, 1981 she married Edward Albert KNIGHT, who died August 25, 1985. She was a retired United States Steel machinist in Gary. She was a member of the Mexico Baptist Church, Mexico; charter member Portage Art Guld, Portage; Ladies Veteran of Foreign War Auxiliary Chapter No. 3790, Logansport; artist member Gary Art League, Gary; Eagles Lodge Auxiliary, Peru; Women of the Moose Chapter No. 878, Logansport, and a lifetime member of the AFL-CIO.

Surviving are one cousin, Howard HAYES, Denver, and several nieces and nephews. Preceding in death are one sister, Ruth KINDIG, two brothers, Lorin William and Kenneth E. [SPANGLER].

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev. Bobby DAVIS officiating. Burial will be in the Westlawn Cemetery, Denver. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday.

Friday, June 2, 1995

Byron Kindig

Jan. 27, 1909 - June 1, 1995

Byron KINDIG, 86, 8408 East 100 North, Akron, died at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Parkview Memorial Hospitl, Fort Wayne, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident in LaGrange May 20.

He was born in Fulton County to John and Carrie UTTER KINDIG. On May 20, 1934 he married Mildred STEININGER, who died Aug. 1982. On Feb. 14, 1984 he married Thelma SNYDER, who died Sept. 1993. He was a farmer and a member of the Olive Bethel Church of God.

Survivng are two sons, Clifford D. [KINDIG], Roswell, N.M.; Paul J. [KINDIG], Akron; five grandchildren; three great-brandchildren; two sisters, Nellie BENNITT, Walkerton, and Dorothy PATTEE, Lake Placid, Fla. Preceding in death were one son, Larry [KINDIG]; one sister, Pauline SWICK, and two brothers, Herman and Gerald [KINDIG].

Services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Olive Bethel Church of God with the Rev. Lynne JESSUP and the Rev. James PARKER officiatng. Burial will be in the Athens Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Saturday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. Memorials may be made to Olive Bethel Church of God.

Saturday, June 3, 1995

W. Meryl Shivers

Sept. 18, 1914 - June 1, 1995

W. Meryl SHIVERS, 80, 1015 North Lake Ave., Highland, Fla., died at 4 p.m. Thursday at Lakeland Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient for four days.

He was born near Argos to Walter E. and Emma LOW SHIVERS. He was married to Edith Irene KAUFMAN, who died Jan. 18, 1994. On Aug. 14, 1944 in Avon Park, Fla., he married Virgina JONES, who survives.

He was a retired farmer and member of the Avon Park United Methodist Church and the Argos Lions Club, the Marshall County Council and the Argos School Board Holding Company. He moved to Florida in 1977.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Janet EVERS, Orlando, Fla.; Connie LUSTMAN, Lakeland, Fla., and Cheryl VanDerWHEELE, Fort Wayne; one son, Larry M. [SHIVERS], Argos; eighteen grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; three sisters, Lucille DAVIS, Argos, Arvilla LUNGER, North Fort Myers, Fla, and May KLINE, Culver; and two step-daughters, Beverly ROLLINS and Valerie PEARL, both of Ocala, Fla. Preceding in death was one brother, Joseph [SHIVERS].

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Argos United Methodist Church with the Revs. Robin SMITH and Richard LEWKE officiating. Burial will be in the Argos Maple Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, and one hour efore services at the church on Tuesday.

Millie Bryan

July 15, 1913 - June 2, 1995

Millie BRYAN, 81, Grace Village Retirement Center, Winona Lake, died at 1:15 p.m. Friday at Kosciusko Community Hospital.

She was born in Frost, Ohio, to Clarence and Olive LINSCOTT JOHNSON. On Sept. 22, 1934 at Athens, Ohio, she married Matt O. BRYAN, who died Sept. 1, 1993. She was a former Mentone resident and had lived at the retirement center since March. She was a member of the Mentone United Methodist Church. She graduated from Plains High School, Plains, Ohio.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Elson (Mary Ellen) WILSON and Jennie L. BRYAN, both of Warsaw, and Mrs. Steven (Sherry) MURRAY, Carmel; one son, James [BRYAN], Warsaw; ten grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Gertrude McCLAIN and Ellen GABRIEL. Preceding in death were two grandcons, Bryan and James, and six [sic] brothers, Fred, Oden, Clayton, Merl and Arthur [JOHNSON].

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Mentone United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Mentone Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Monday, June 5, 1995

Byron E. Ginn

April 24, 1916 - June 3, 1995

Byron E. GINN, 79, 401 W. Ninth St., died at 1:40 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Hospital, South Bend.

He was born in Fulton County to Garrett and Mary BURNS GINN. On June 21, 1936 in Rochester he married Priscilla Merle BLACKETOR, who died Nov. 14, 1988. He attended Rochester First Baptist Church and was a member of the Rochester American Legion. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Larry (Joan) EVANS, and Mrs. Don (Carrie) WILLIAMS, both of Rochester; a friend, Mary Alice GARMAN, Rochester; five grandchildren, Mrs. Peter (Lynn) FRENGER, Rochester, Mrs. Steve (Brenda) CHRISTIAN, Minneapolis, Minn., Brent EVANS, Rochester, Michael WILLIAMS, Dana Point, Calif., Kip WILLIAMS, Wheatfield; one great-grandson, Cole CHRISTIAN, Minneapolis, Minn. One brother, James GINN, preceded in death.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with Pastor Junior BOSE officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today and before services Tuesday, beginning at 9 a.m. Graveside military rites will be conducted by the American Legion, Rochester, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars posts. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church.

Viola M. Smith

Feb. 2, 1910 - June 2, 1995

Viola M. SMITH, 85, 303 W. Mill St., Culver, died at 8 p.m. Friday at home.

She was born in Payne, Ohio to Leujay and Bertha LEBOLD PERRY. On Jan. 17, 1933 in Monterey she married R. Eugene SMITH, who survives. She had lived in Culver since 1988 and was a member of St. Mary’s of the Lake Catholic Church, Rosary Sodality of St. Mary’s of the Lake Catholic Church, North Bend Township Homemakers’ Club and the Culver Senior Citizens Group.

Survivng with her husband are three daughters, Margaret L. BRADLEY, Indianapolis, Mrs. Kenneth (Ruth) FOX, Plymouth, Mrs. Phillip (Catherine) MULLER, Tinley Park, Ill.; two sons, Richard E. [SMITH], Monterey, and Glen E. [SMITH], Noblesville; fifteen grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; four sisters, Mable CECRLE, Mesa, Ariz., Helen WALTZ, Rochester, Anna PARCEL, Winamac, Thesesa BANKS, Culver; and two brothers, Lawrence PERRY, Kewanna, and Dr. Charles PERRY, Baton Rouge, La. One daughter, Maxine SMITH, preceded in death.

Services were scheduled for 11 a.m. today at St. Anne Catholic Church, Monterey, with the Rev. Dominic YOUNG officiating. Burial was in St. Anne’s Cemetery, Monterey.

Memorials may be made to the St. Anne’s School, Monterey, or St. mary’s of the Lake Catholic Church, Culver.

Richard W. DeMont

April 29, 1923 - June 3, 1995

Richard W. DeMONT, 72, 1664 Stonelake Dr., LaPorte, died at 12:54 a.m. Saturday at LaPorte Hospital.

He was born in South Bend to Earl Edward and Gwendolyn STUBBS DeMONT. On March 2, 1945 in LaPorte he married Evelyn OVERMYER, who survives. He lived in LaPorte for 48 years after having lived in Richland Center. He was a retired automobile mechanic, working at Smith Chevrolet for 30 years. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Loyal Order of Moose and Lake Patrol for 10 years.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Peggy SMITH, LaPorte; Jerrie TECH, Omaha, Neb.; one son, Richard E. [DeMONT], Kendall, Kan.; seven grandchildren; two great-grandsons; his mother, Gwendolyn DeMONT, Bremen; three sisters, Ethel McNEIL, South Bend, Majorie OVERMYER, Bull Head City, Ariz., Clarabell BAIR, Russel Springs, Ky.; and one brother, Robert [DeMONT], Bremen.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Haverstock Chapel, LaPorte, with the Rev. Mark BULES officiating. Burial will be in the Richland Center Cemetery, Richland Center. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday until time of services at the Haverstock Funeral Home.

W. Meryl Shivers

Sept. 18, 1914 - June 1, 1995

W. Meryl SHIVERS, 80, 1015 N. Lake Ave., Highland, Fla., died at 4 p.m. Thursday at Lakeland Memorial Hospital, Lakeland, Fla., where he had been a patient for four days.

He was born southwest of Argos to Walter E. and Emma LOW SHIVERS. He first married Edith Irene KAUFMAN, who died Jan. 18, 1994. On Aug. 14, 1994 in Avon Park, Fla., he married Virginia JONES, who survives. He retired from farming in 1977 and was a member of Avon Park United Methodist Church, Avon Park, Fla. He served on the Marshall County council and was a member of Argos Lions Club and Argos School Board holding company.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Janet EVERS, Orlando, Fla., Connie LUSTMAN, Lakeland, Fla., Cheryl VanDerWHEELE, Fort Wayne; one son, Larry M. [SHIVERS], Argos; eighteen grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; three sisters, Lucille DAVIS, Argos, Arvilla LUNGER, North Fort Myers, Fla., May KLINE, Culver; and two step-daughters, Beverly ROLLINS and Valerie PEARL, both of Ocaa, Fla. One brother, Joseph [SHIVERS], preceded in death.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Argos United Methodist Church, Argos, with the Rev. Robin SMITH and the Rev. Richard LEWKE officiating. Burial will be in the Argos Maple Grove Cemetery. Friends may call today from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, and one hour efore services Tuesday.

Tuesday, June 6, 1995

[no obits]

Wednesday, June 7, 1995

Howard E. Etchason

Oct. 11, 1913 - May 24, 1995

Howard Edgar ETCHASON, 81, 14853 Maple Road, Argos, died at 6:40 p.m. Wednesday, May 24 at Woodlawn Hospital.

He was born in Fairfield, Ill. to Elias and Gladys BROWN ETCHASON. On Feb. 10, 1937 in Rochester he married Pearl E. KREISCHER, who survives. In 1948 he moved to Argos after having lived in Gary. A millwright, he retired in 1972 from U.S. Steel Gary Works and was a member of the AFL-CIO.

Surviving with his wife are one son, Charles [ETCHASON], Plymouth; three grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were a son, Jim Ryan [ETHCASON], in 1982 and a sister, Flossie SHAFFER.

Private graveside services were Tuesday at the Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos. Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, was in charge of arrangements.

Thursday, June 8, 1995

Stella Von Shewman

May 11, 1922 - June 7, 1995

Stella Von SHEWMAN, 73, 5705 East 250 South, Mt. Zion community, Rochester, died at 2:45 p.m. Wednesday at Life Care Center, Rochester.

She was born in Rochester to Nathan and Katie THOMAS EYTCHESON. On Dec. 24, 1941 in Rochester she married Russell G. SHEWMAN, who died Jan. 6, 1982. She was a former employee of Warsaw Black Oxide Co, Burket.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Linda DAVIS and Sondra KNEPPER, both of Rochester; two grandchildren, Justin DAVIS, Burket; Bambi DAVIS, Rochester; and one sister, Mrs. Mable MIKESELL, Carol Stream, Ill. One sister and one brother preceded in death.

Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Rochester, with the Rev. Jeff TAYLOR officiating. There will be no visitation. Zimmerman Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Samuel Dee Overmyer

Sept. 6, 1994 - June 7, 1995

Samuel Dee OVERMYER, 9 months, 4903 West 750 North, Rochester, died early morning Wednesday in his sleep at home.

His parents are Randy Williams and Linda EDWARDS OVERMYER.

Surviving with his parents are one brother, Skyer W. OVERMYER, at home; maternal grandmother, Barbara WALKER, Rochester; paternal grandmother, Beverly HOLLARMAN, Rochester; paternal grandfather and grandmother, Don and Connie OVERMYER, Kewanna; paternal great-grandparents, Harry and Marjorie MANNING, Young America; paternal great-grandmother, Pauline COWLES, Rochester, and several great-aunts, uncles and cousins.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the First Christian Church, Rochester, with the Revs. Sam, Kenneth and David OVERMYER officiating. Burial will be in the Bruce Lake Cemetery, near Kewanna. Friends may call at the church one hour before services Friday. Memorials may be made to Ronald McDonald House, Riley Children’s Hospital, Indianapolis. Foster & Good funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

William E. Martin

May 1, 1922 - June 7, 1995

William Edward MARTIN, 73, 18344 Indiana Road 331, Tippecanoe, died at 5:59 a.m. Wednesday at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis.

He was born in Otterbein to Otis and Gladys SMITH MARTIN. On Feb. 4, 1961 in Fowler he married Phyllis M. MORIARTY, who survives. He moved to Tippecanoe in 1960 after having lived in Lafayette. He retired in 1984 after 23 years of service for GTE in telecommunications. He was a member of Tippecanoe Communty Church and Tippecanoe Lions Club. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the Pacific Theater.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Rodney (Maria Jo) KREFT, Tippecanoe, Mrs. Gary (Julia Anne) TEELE, Mentone; one son, Roger (Sandra) MORIARTY, Mentone; eight grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Geneva GRADY, Okeechobee, Fla.; Mrs. Francis (Frances) GOODNIGHT, Lafayette; two brothers, Morley MARTIN, Zephyrhills, Fla.; Otis Leroy (Vera) MARTIN, Lafayette. Preceding in death was one brother, Clovis MARTIN.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Tippecanoe Community Church, Tippecanoe, with Pastors Don KAKAVCEOS and Rod SCHULER officiating. Burial will be in the Tippecanoe Cemetery. Friends may call at Foster & Good Funeral home, Rochester, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday and one hour before services Saturday.

Patricia R. Bohm

Jan. 12, 1929 0 June 8, 1995

Patricia R. BOHM, 66, 649 Terrace Drive, Winamac, died today at 1:20 a.m. at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

She was born in Winamac to E. John and Glenna V. SWAYZE RUSSELL. On March 23, 1952 in Winamac she married Donald J. BOHM, who died Jan. 6, 1991. She had lived in Winamac most of her life after having lived in South Bend. She was a former co-owner of Russell’s Trading Post, Winamac, and a member of First United Methodist Church. She attended Franklin College and was a member of Order of Eastern Star No. 96, Pi Beta Phi Sorority, and Mother’s Club, Winamac.

Survivng are three daughters, Deborah BITTERLING, Kewanna, Amy GEARHART and Julie PERKINS, both of Winamac; six grandchidren; one sister, Betty CRATER, and one brother, William RUSSELL, both of Winamac. Preceding in death were four brothers, Richard, Jack, E. Joseph and Fred [RUSSELL], and two sisters, Virginia and Mary Jane [RUSSELL].

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 21, at First United Methodist Church, Winamac, with William MATHYS officiating. Burial will be June 21 in the McKinley Memorial Gardens, Winamac. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 20 at Frain Mortuary, Winamac, and after 10 a.m. June 21 at the church. Eastern Star services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 20 at the funeral home.

Friday, June 9, 1995

David A. Middaugh

David A. MIDDAUGH, 40, 20028 Fir Road, Argos, died at 6:08 p.m. Thursday at Norfolk and Southern RR and Fibert RR.

Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Harvey Kamp

April 12, 1918 - June 8, 1995

Harvey KAMP, 77, Fort Wayne, died Thursday at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.

He was born in Akron to Reuben and Alfreda MOORE KAMP. On June 1, 1941 in Greenville, Ohio he married Ruby L. NIBLICK, who survives. He is a native of Akron and was a member of American Legion Post No. 111, Bluffton. He retired from Miller Ice Cream stores after 21 years of service. He farmed in Akron from 1978-1990 and was a World War II Navy veteran.

Surviving with his wife is one brother, Forrest [KAMP], Akron. Preceding in death were a daughter, Patti PRUITT in 1979, and two infant grandchildren.

Services wil be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Elzey and Haggard Home for Funerals, Fort Wayne. Burial will be in the Greenlawn Memorial Park. Friends may call from 4--8 p.m. Friday and one hour before services Saturday at the funeral home. Graveside military services will be conducted by American Legion Post No. 111. Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association, American Lung Association and American Heart Association.

Saturday, June 10, 1995

Nancy A. Bales

Nov. 9, 1939 - June 7, 1995

Nancy Ann BALES, 55, 244 Egypt Hill Road, Peru, died at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis.

She was born in Peru to Donald A. CRAWFORD and Ombra WISE CRAWFORD OYLER. She was married to Michael J. BALES, who survives. She was a waitress at the former L & K Restaurant, Peru.

Surviving with her husband are two sons, Steve [BALES], Peru, and James Douglass [BALES], Rochesrter; four daughters, Colleen WRAY, and Teresa GRAVES, both of Peru; Cynthia MARSHALL, Rochester, and Debbie OVERSTAKE, Woodland, Tenn.; one sister, Jayne SCHUMACHER, Lansing, Mich. and fourteen grandchildren.

Services will be at 3 p.m. Monday at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, Peru, with Pastor Tom ROBBIN officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Peru. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Sunday.

Monday, June 12, 1995

John F. Mullins

John F. MULLINS, 39, formerly of Macy, died at 7:07 a.m. today at Rosewood Terrace Nursing Home, Elkhart.

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

Peter Poholik Sr.

June 28, 1918 - June 11, 1995

Peter POHOLIK Sr., 76, 11198 Lakeshore Drive, Kewanna, formerly of Beaver Dam Lake, died at 8:38 a.m. Sunday at Woodlawn Hospital.

He was born in Hammond to Nicholas and Katherine POHOLIK. On July 25, 1940 in Chicago he married Dorothy KLEBBA, who survives. A retired self-employed auto mechanic, he served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

Surviving with his wife are one daughter, Patricia TRIPPIEDI, Beaver Dam Lake; two sons, Peter [POHOLIK] Jr., Chicago, and Ronald [POHOLIK], Hickory Hills, Ill.; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Anthony [POHOLIK], Harvey, Ill., and William [POHOLIK], Dolton, Ill, and one sister, Josie HOFFIE, Harvey, Ill. Preceding in death were three sisters and four brothers.

A rosary service will be at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with Father John ZAHN officiating. Burial wil be in the St. Mary’s Cemetery at Evergreen Park, Ill. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. tonight at the funeral home. The family requests that no flowers be sent.

Richard M. Miller

Aug. 8, 1918 - June 10, 1995

Richard M. “Dick” MILLER, 76, 1209 Jackson Blvd., died at 2:50 p.m. Saturday at Rochester Health Care Center. He had been failing health for 3 months.

He was born in Rochester to Otto O. and Gertrude A. MORK MILLER. On July 17, 1952 in Indianapolis he married Sarah F. HALDEMAN, who survives. He owned and operated Miller Auto Parts, 625 Main St., from 1960-1972. He was an auto salesman for the former Louderback General Motors dealership, 1520 E Ninth St., from 1972-1994. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Rochester, charter member of Rochester Rotary Club, and Manitou Moose Lodge 1107. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the European Theater and in Panama.

Surviving with his wife are two sisters, Albiona HUTTON, Rochester, and Mrs. Winston (Janice) COFFING, Macy; three nieces, two nephews, and four great-nieces.

Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday a tFoster & Good Funeral Home, Rocheter, with the Rev. Junior BOSE officiating. Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Rochester. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. today and one hour before services at the funeral home. The LeRoy Shelton Post 36, American Legion, and the Manitou Post Veterans of Foreign Wars will conduct military graveside rites. Memorials may be made to Rochester Rotary Club and the Kappa Delta Phi Shoes and Boots fund.

David L. Middaugh

Dec. 17, 1954 - June 8, 1995

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Walnut Church of the Brethren, southeast of Argos, for David L. MIDDAUGH, 40, 20028 Fir Road, Argos.

The Rev. Mark COTTRILL will officiate. Burial will be in the Argos Maple Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today at the church and one hour before services Tuesday. Memorials may be made to United Pentacostal Church, Bourbon; the Walnut Church of the Brethren, and Argos Dollars for Scholars fund.

Mr. Middaugh died at 6:08 p.m. Thursday in Argos. He was born in Rochester to Raymond and Alberta C. SNYDER MIDDAUGH, who survives. On Sept. of 1982 in Plymouth he married Kathryn HARTMAN, who survives. He was a member of United Pentecostal Church, Bourbon, where he served as an usher and drove the church bus. He was a member of Future Farmers of America, Rural Youth and the Green and Walnut Young Farmers.

Surviving are one daughter, Julie Ann MIDDAUGH, and one son, Matthew [MIDDAUGH], both of Argos; two sisters, Mrs. Frank (Jean) WALLACE, Warsaw; Mrs. Dwight (Carolyn Sue) MANNS, Akron; three brothers, Charles and Reta [MIDDAUGH], and Steven and Sharon [MIDDAUGH], both of Argos, and Carl and Jill [MIDDAUGH], Bourbon; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Julia Chaddock

Oct. 12, 1923 - June 10, 1995

Word has been received that Julia CHADDOCK, 71, passed away Saturday at Veterans Nuring Home, Daytona Beach, Fla.

She was born in Miami County to Earl and Bertha HOFFMAN PENROD. She was a graduate of Gilead High School, Indiana School of Mortuary, and Benton Harbor Beauty Culture School. She served 44 months in World War II in the United States and Japan as a surgical technician.

Surviving are her twin sister, Jeannette HELTZEL, Rocheter; two sons, Robert and Richard [CHADDOCK], three daughters, Kathleen CHADDOCK, Valerie ALBURY, and Jyme NAVARRO, all of Florida.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Allen-Summerhill Funeral Home, Deland, Fla.

Tuesday, June 13, 1995

Adriana Newton

March 12, 1921 - June 6, 1995

Word has been received that Adriana NEWTON, 74, Highland, died Tuesday, June 6, at her home.

She was born in Florence, Italy, and married Howard NEWTON, formerly of Burket.

Surviving with her husband are one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Elaine) KEARNEY, Burr Ridge, Ill; two sons, Ronald [NEWTON], Denver, Colo., and John [NEWTON], Highland; five grandchildren; two brothers and their families, all of Florence, italy; one brother-in-law, Frank (Doris) NEWTON, Rochester, and nieces and nephews.

Services were at 11 a.m. Satueday, June 10 at La Hayne Funeral Home, Hammond, with the Rev. Jim SPRODLIN officiating. Entombment was in the Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville.

John F. Mullins

Jan. 30, 1956 - June 12, 1995

Private graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Plainview Cemetery, Macy, for John Fulton MULLINS.

Pastor David WELSH will officiate. There will be no public visitatio.

Mr. Mullins, Rosewood Terrace, Goshen, died at 7:07 a.m. Monday at Goshen General Hospital. He had been failing health for three years. He was born in Poynette, Wis to Jesse and Wilma MULLINS MULLINS Jr., who survives. He was a 1974 graduate from North Miami High School, and was a carpenter and cabinet maker for Patriot Homes, Incorporated, Elkhart. He served in the U.S. Navy.

Surviving are two sons, Daniel Joseph CATTIN, Camp Pendleton, Calif., James Ryan CATTIN, Macy; three sisters, Mrs. Gary (Cheryl) BAUCH, Pewakee, Wis., Terri MULLINS and Lori OBERG, both of Macy; two brothers, Michael and Larry [MULLINS], both of Macy, and aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Donald E. Cochran Sr.

April 29, 1929 - June 12, 1995

Donald E COCHRAN Sr., 66, 114 West 13th St., died at 8:45 p.m. Monday at Woodlawn Hospital. He had been in failing health for four years.

He was born in South Whitley to Andrew and Lavina Adele HENDERSON COCHRAN. On April 8, 1946 in Plymouth he married Helen HELFICK, who died Aug. 22, 1972. He lived most of his life in Fulton County after moving here from LaPorte County. He retired in 1985 as a welder from Safe Way Steel Products. He was a member of United Steel Workers of America and Father’s Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Surviving are two daughrters, Rachael COCHRAN, and Karen COCHRAN, both of Rochester; four sons, Donald [COCHRAN] Jr., Jack, Andrew and Anthony [COCHRAN], all of Rochester; four grandsons, Sean M. COCHRAN, Brandon M. COCHRAN, and Troy A. COCHRAN, all of Rochester, and Joshua Andrew COCHRAN, Arlington, Va.; one granddaughter, Triscia Helen Jo COCHRAN, Rochester; four sisters, Margaret McCUTCHEON, Peru, Mildred CONLEY, and Phyllis REED, both of Rochester, and Mary SHRIVER, Mentone, and nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were one daughter, Joy Ellen [COCHRAN; two sisters, Doris JAMES, and Rachel COCHRAN; four brothers, Frances, Charles, Ernest and Lawrence [COCHRAN].

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Keith SMITLEY officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and two hours before services Thursday.

Wednesday, June 14, 1995

Herbert G. Garn

Aug. 19, 1938 - June 12, 1995

Herbert G. GARN, 56, 432 S. Ohio St., Culver, died at 11:46 a.m. Monday at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Indianapolis.

He was born in Elkhart to Charles and Effie Cleo McCLAINE GARN. He was a lifetime resident of Culver. He was a carpenter at Culver Academies, Culver, and was a past president of Culver Aerie 3221 Fraternal Order of Eagles, and a member of Rochester Veterans of Foreign Wars Post. He served in the U.S. Army.

Surviving are two daughters, Valerie L. (Craig) CULTICE, Culver; Victoria A. (Andrew) HORBAN, Mishawaka; two grandchildren, and six sisters, Mary WOLVERTON, Charlene ARTHURHULTZ, Sarah BEHNKE, and Wanda MILLER, all of Culver; Margaret NEWLAND, Coldwater, Mich., and June SIRUS, South Bend. Preceding in death were a sister and three brothers.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Bonine Funeral Home, Culver, with the Rev. Wayne McALLISTER officiating. Burial wil be in the Culver Masonic Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Thursday. Memorial services will be conducted by Culver Eagles Lodge at 6 p.m. Thursday at Bonine Funeral Home. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Memorials may be made to the Indiana Heart Institute or Department of Natural Resources.

Thursday, June 15, 1995

Gary A. Hall

Oct. 9, 1932 - June 14, 1995

Gary A. HALL, 62, 605 North Smith St., Kewanna, died at 7:28 a.m. Wednesday at Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne.

He was born in Rensselaer to Jennings and Leona FARRELL HALL. On Dec. 11, 1955 in Rensselaer he married Theresa M. HINTZ, who died Feb. 21, 1995. He was a carpenter and a school bus driver for Union Township. He was a member of the United Methodist church, Kewanna, Veterans of Foreig Wars James F. Talbott Post 1121, Kewanna, and an avid fisherman and grandfather. He graduated in 1950 and served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War as a communications operator.

Surviving are one daughter, Lisa PLANTZ, Kewanna; four sons, Mark and Ryan [HALL], both of Fulton; Rodney [HALL], Winamac; Randy [HALL], Logansport; two second cousins, Roy HALL, Kewanna; Charles HALL, LaCross, and eleven grandchildren. Preceding in death was a son and his parents.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, with the Rev. Denise DEVAULT officiating. Burial will be in the Kewanna Citizens I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-9 p.m. Thursday and after 8 a.m. Friday. Graveside military rites will be conducted by the American Legion, Rochester. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Heart Fund.

Friday, June 16, 1995

[no obits]

Saturday, June 17, 1995

Jack M. Zartman

April 7, 1931 - May 31, 1995

Word has been received that Jack M. ZARTMAN, 64, Merritt Island, Fla., died Wednesday, May 31.

He was born in Rochester to Dewey M and Bernice I. WELLER ZARTMAN. He graduated from Columbia Grade School and Rochester High School and served four years in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. In March 1958 he graduated cum Laude from Indiana Technical College, Fort Wayne with a mechanical engineering degree. He was part of the U.S. Space Program while working for Chrysler in Detroit, Mich.; Redstone, Ala.; Bari, Italy; New Orleans, La., and Cape Canaveral, Fla. He worked at the Kennedy Space Center for more than 30 years.

Surviving are one son, J. Michael [ZARTMAN], Altamonte Springs, Fla.; one daughter, Robin A. CANTWELL, Merritt Isand, Fla.; two granddaughters, Abigail N. ZARTMAN, and Danielle A. CANTWELL, both of Fla., and one sister, Betty M. YEIDER, Woodburn. Preceding in death was an infant daughter, Ronna K. ZARTMAN, and a brother, Winsell D. ZARTMAN.

Services were Saturday, June 3 at Wylie-Baxley Merritt Island Funeral Home, Fla. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 6983 North Wickham Road, Melvourne, Fla. 32940-7549, or Brevard Hospice, 110 Longwood Avenue, Rockledge, Fla. 32955-0965.

Monday, June 19, 1995

Robert W. Murphy

Nov. 1, 1945 - June 18, 1995

Robert W. MURPHY, 49, Fort Wayne, died at 6:42 a.m. Sunday at Hospice Home of North East Indiana, Fort Wayne.

He was born in Warsaw to Howard E. and Nina M. NORMAN MURPHY. He was a hairstylist for 25 y6ears in the Fort Wayne area, the last 12 years he worked for the Executive Barber Shop. He served in U.S. Army during the Viet Nam War. He was a member of the Aboite Center Lutheran Church, and the Elks Post 155, Fort Wyne.

Surviving are four brothers, Lawrence [MURPHY], Enterprise, Ala.; Donald [MURPHY], South Whitley; Maurice [MURPHY], Akron; Michael [MURPHY], Silver Lake, and six sisters, Francis ADAMS, Augusta, Ag.; Jeannie KIRBY, Rochester; Kathy METZGER, North Manchester, and Rosalee BERNHARD, Vivian HEETER, and Patricia HOLLER, all of South Whitley.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Aboite Lutheran Church, 10312 Aboite Ctr. Road, Fort Wayne, followed by grveside services at 1 p.m. at Akron Cemetery, Akron, with Pastor Richard PAGEN officiating. Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, Fort Wayne.

Earl O. Ogle

Nov. 5, 1909 - June 17, 1995

Earl O. OGLE, 85, 207 Walnut St., Akron, died at 9:12 a.m. Saturday at Rochester Life Care Center. He had been a patient at the Life Care Center for six weeks.

He was born in Peru to Thomas and Goldie SURFACE OGLE On July 5, 1931 in Denver he married Irene DILLARD, who died Dec. 9, 1972. He owned and operated Ogle’s Standard Service Station, Akron.

Surviving are two sons, Fred [OGLE], Akron; Robert [OGLE], New Haven; five grandchildren, Mike OGLE, David OGLE, Christa HOLLOWAY, Earl DeWitt OGLE, and Jeannette CHAMPION, and one sister, Mary KINTNER, Peru. Preceding in death are two brothers, Cecil and Abe [OGLE].

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with Pastor James MALBONE officiating. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. tonight at the funeral home.

Garnet A. Wildermuth

Feb. 18, 1925 - June 18, 1995

Garnet Arlene WILDERMUTH, 70, Akron, died at 2:40 a.m. Sunday at Woodlawn Hosptal.

She was born in Redbridge to William James and Mary Gertrude SHAMBARGER WRIGHT. On Nov. 4, 1944 in Rochester she married Joseph M. WILDERMUTH, who survives. She was a homemaker and a member of the Akron Church of God.

Surviving with her husband are two sons, Mark and Mike [WILDERMUTH], both of Akron; two daughters, Mrs. Bert (Theressa) STERK, Akron; Mrs. Ted (Jane Ann) BAILEY, Hart, Mich.; nine grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Dean (Marie) MATHIAS, Roann; Alice TEEL, Macy, and one half-brother, Fred WRIGHT, Anderson. Preceding in death are two sisters, one brother, a half-sister, and a half-brother.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Akron Church of God, Akron, with Pastor James MALBONE officiating. Burial will be in the Mount Zion Cemetery south of Rochester. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. Memorials may be made to the Akron Church of God, or The Gideons.

Melvin L. Gorham

Oct. 6, 1932 - June 17, 1995

Melvin Lane GORHAM, 62, 308 W. Jackson St., Mentone, died at 9 p.m. Saturday at home following an illness of 18 months.

He was born in Rayville, Mo., to James Jefferson and Gladys Lilly JOHNSON GORHAM. On Aug. 29, 1980 in Mentone he married Martha R. FITZGERALD, who survives. He retired from Kralis Brothers, Mentone, and was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War.

Surviving with his wife are one step-daughter, Janet SEE, Warsaw; three sisters, Virginia MISEL, Milville, Mo.; Maxine DIEM, Richmond, Mo.; and June SMITHA, Excelsior Springs, Mo. Preceding in death were four brothers and one sister.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with the Rev. William LAWSON, Sr., officiating. Burial will be in the Mentone Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Rebecca L. Iseton

Sept. 25, 1973 - June 18, 1995

Rebecca L. ISETON, 21, 801 Oval St. Kannapolis, N.C., died at 2:48 a.m. at Roann Memorial Hospital, Salisbury, N.C., of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

She was born in VanWert, Ohio to Edmund and Marla PROTHERO ISETON, Silver Lake, who survive. She was a 1992 graduate of Manchester High School and a member of the Akron Church of God, Akron.

Surviving are one son, Shane James GREEN, Kannapolis, N.C.; three brothers, William, James, and Peter [ISETON], all of Silver Lake; three sisters, Mrs. Leroy (Dean) ALLISON, and Mrs. Nick (Carolyn) NORTHERN, both of Milton, Pa., and Kristina ISETON, Silver Lake.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, with the Rev. James MALBOURNE officiating. Burial will be in the Lakeview Cemetery, Silver Lake. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Esther P. Zumbaugh

Esther Pauline ZUMBAUGH, 86, 2489 East 550 North, Rochestr, formerly of Argos, died at 2:27 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospita.

Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Tuesday, June 20, 1995

Esther P. Zumbaugh

June 1, 1909 - June 19, 1995

Maxinkuckee Rebekah Lodge will be conducting services at 7:30 p.m. at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, for Esther Pauline ZUMBAUGH, 86, 2489 East and 550 North, Rochester. Services wil also be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Pastor Joel OLSON will officiate. Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos. Rriends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and one hour prior to the service on Thursday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Zumbaugh, formerly of Argos, died at 2:27 a.m. Monday at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester, following an illness. She was born in Miami County to Irwin and Hazel B. COULTER BARKER. On March 5, 1936 in Inwood she married Gaylord H. ZUMBAUGH, who died March 29, 1994. She was a homemaker and a member of the Rebekah Lodge, Bourbon. She resided in the Argos community for most of her life.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Jerry (Joan) McGRIFF, Overland Park, Kan.; one son, Paul (Julie) REECE, Rochester; twelve grandchidren; nineteen great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mabel HARSH, Argos; and Mary FOOR and Edith HARPER, both of Rochester. Preceding in death are two brothers, Raymond and Robert BARKER.

Martha J. Bright

May 16, [1928] - June 19, 1995

Martha J. BRIGHT, 67, 23 N. Surf Dr., North Manchester, died at 2:10 p.m. Monday at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.

She was born in Wabash to Lamoine and Irene HAYES ROUSH. On Nov. 10, 1947 she married Junior D. BRIGHT, who survives. She worked at Heckman Bindery in North Manchester for eight years and was a member of Akron United Methodist Church, Akron.

Surviving with her husband are one son, Micheal BRIGHT, Rochester; two daughters, Mrs. Benny (Chris) BRYANT, North Manchester; Mrs. Bo (Cathy) MYLAN, Paris, Texas; one sister, Mrs. Marvin (Thelma) NAY, Zephyrhills, Fla.; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild, and three step-grandchildren. Preceding in death were two brothers and one sister.

There will not be any services or callig hours. DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Roy E. Rensberger

Dec. 25, 1921 - June 5, 1995

Word has been received that Roy E. RENSBERGER, 73, 309 W. South St., Argos, died at 8:30 p.m. Monday at home.

He was born in St. Joseph County to Samuel and Pearl CHANEY RENSBERGER. On Sept. 1, 1943 in Tyner he married Virginia M. HOOG, who survives. He had been a resident of Marshall and Fulton Counties most of his life. From July of 1993 to June of 1994 he was a resident of Forsyth, Ga. He had been a farmer and truck driver before becoming disabled in 1962. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

Surviving with his wife are three sons, Devon [RENSBERGER], Nappanee; Carl [RENSBERGER], Forsyth, Ba.; John [RENSBERGER], Rochester; two daughters, Peggy RENSBERGER, and Mrs. Mac (Rosemary) SMITH, Forsyth, Ga.; eighteen grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; two brothers, Herman and Rowdy [RENSBERGER], both of Argos, and one sister, Ferne HILAND, Elkhart. Preceding in death were one daughter, Virginia P. SHOEMAKER, on July 17, 1980; one great-grandson, Bryce RENSBERGER; one brother, Dean RENSBERGER, and his parents.

Services were at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 8, at the Johnson Funeral Home, Plymouth, with the Rev. Rob MARTIN officiating. Burial was at the Hamlett Cemetery in Talma.

Wednesday, June 21, 1995

Ralph V. Johnston

Ralph V. JOHNSTON, 92, 5027 West Echo Lane, Glendale, Ariz., died at 10 p.m. Tuesday at Life Care Center, Glendale, Ariz., following an illness.

Mr. Johnston was a former resident of Rochester and Kewanna. Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good funeral Home, Rochester.

Barbara R. Stinson

Dec. 3, 1935 - June 19, 1995

Barbara R. STINSON, 59, Rapid City, S.D., died Monday at her home.

She was born in Belle Fourche, S.D., to Haynek and Bertha CAMPER NYKODYM. On Jan. 8, 1955 in Rapid City, S.D., she married Dean STINSON, who survives. Together, they lived in many parts of the U.S., and in Ankara, Turkey, before they moved back to Rapid City. She worked as a postal clerk in Rapid City for 21 years before the time of her death. She graduated from Rapid City High School in 1953.

Surviving with her husband are three daughters, Juanita Sue HINMAN, Virginia Beach, Va.; Jayne STINSON, Montgomery, Ala.; Jodee K. BACK, Rapid City, S.D.; her father, Heynek, Belle Fourche, S.D.; four brothers, Norman [NYKODYM], Ontario, Canada; Dewey [NYKODYM], Rawlins, Wyo.; Bob [NYKODYM], Denver, Colo.; Jack [NYKODYM], Belle Fourche, S.D. two sisters, Nancy BROWN, New Jersey; Bonnie JENSEN, Rapid City, S.D., and twelve grandchildren. Preceding in death were her mother, Bertha WORL, a sister, Halli NIKODYM, and a granddaughter, Pamela HARSHMAN.

Services were to have been at 10 a.m. today at Campbell, Paula and Quinn Funeral Home, Rapid City, S.D., with Dr. David MILLER officiating. Private burial is to be in Black Hills National Cemetery.

Edmond Kreischer

Oct. 1, 1929 - June 17, 1995

Edmund “Chuck” KREISCHER, 65, 4480 North 1150 East, Grovertown, died at 7:15 a.m. at Shell Lake, Wis. of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

He was born in Delong to Charles and Clara SHAFFER KREISCHER. On Nov. 22, 1952 in Michigan City, he married Pearl HURLEY, who survives. He retired from U.S. Steel Sheet and Tin Mill, Gary Works. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Susan SAVAGE, Grosse Pointe, Mich.; Julie DOWD, Grovertown; two sons, Michael [KREISCHER], Grovertown; John [KREISCHER], Plymouth; eight grandchildren; four sisters, Edna BOTTORF, Plymouth; Pearl ETCHASON, Argos; Eleanor HUTCHINS, Portage; and Clara FLOYD, Gary. Preceded in death were his parents, three brothers and two sisters.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Rannells Funeral Home in Koontz Lake Chapel, with Pastor Lloyd GEORGE officiting. Burial will be in Grovertown Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Thursday and after 9 a.m. Friday.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Jake Dowd Hospital Fund.

Garold D. Randall

May 17, 1914 - June 20, 1995

Garold D. RANDALL, 81, formerly of 4720 South 400 East, Rochester, died at 11:20 a.m. Tuesday at Chase Manor Nursing Home, Logansport, following an illness He had lived there for two years.

He was born in Long Prairie, Minn. to George and Elsie M. COLLAR RANDALL. On Jan. 6, 1946 in Aurora, Colo., he married Dorothy L. BUCK who died in 1979. He lived in this area for the past 40 years, and had previously lived in Minnesota. He was a self-employed logger and truck driver and served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the Pacific Theater receiving a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Gary (Cheryl) HODGE, Rochestr, Marsha RANDALL, Edinburg, Texas; one son, Kenton [RANDALL], Edinburg, Texas; five grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Ted (Enola) BRADSETH, Tenstrike, Minn.; Mrs. Florence MORT, Wash.; three brothers, Jim [RANDALL], Tenstrike, Minn.; Merrill [RANDALL=, Wash. and Leroy [RANDALL], Calif. A son, Kelvin [RANDALL], died in 1994.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Pastor David DePINHO officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday and one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. The American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars posts will have charge of military graveside rites.

Thursday, June 22, 1995

Ralph V. Johnston

Feb. 14, 1903 - June 20, 1995

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, for Ralph Valentine JOHNSTON, 92, 5027 West Echo Lane Glendale,Ariz.

The Rev. C. David HOGSETT will officiate. Burial wil be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday and after 1 p.m. Saturday through the hour of services.

Mr. Johnston died at 10 p.m. Tuesday at Life Care Center of Glendale, Ariz. He was born in Logansport to William L. and Flora R. HERSHBERGER JOHNSTON. On Sept. 1, 1923 in Lansing, Mich. he married Thelma REED, who died Sept. 7, 1994. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Phoenix, Ariz., and had previously attended the Kewanna United Methodist Church, Kewanna, and the Grace United Methodist Church in Rochester.

Mr. Johnston was a retired school teacher. He taught in a one-room school house, later teaching in a consolidated junior high school and coaching basketball. He attended Ball State University and Manchester College. He served as Union Township Trustee for eight years and served twice as Clerk of Fulton County Court. He also managed First National Bank of Fulton, and was a Manager of the Fulton County Farm Bureau Co-op, while farming and managing his own farm. He was very active in community affairs and served as District Chairperson of the Three Rivers Council of the Boy Scouts of America.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. James (Sharyn K.) HILAND, Glendale, Ariz.; one son, Ret. Lt. Colonel Howard R. JOHNSTON, Jacksonville, Ala.; nine grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and two sisters, Mrs. Helen DOBLER, Flora; and Mrs. Irene ROUCH, Kewanna. Preceding in death are one [son, DeVor JOHNSON, formerly of Etna Green\; one sister, Marie JOHNSTON and one brother, Harry JOHNSTON, who died in 1994.

Mollie B. Rogers

Mollie B. ROGERS, 63, 1315 Wabash Ave., died at 9 a.m. today at Life Care Center, Rochester.

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

Friday, June 23, 1995

Mollie B. Rogers

Aug. 29, 1931 - June 22, 1995

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, for Mollie B. ROGERS, 63, 1315 Wabash Ave.

The Rev. David SOMMERS will officiate. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday and one hour before services Saturday.

Mrs. Rogers died at 9:-05 a.m. Thursday at Life Care Center of Rochester. She was born in Catskil, N.Y. to Frank and Bernice HINES. On May 2, 1948, in Catskill, N.Y., she married William A. ROGERS, who died May 30, 1982. She was a retired sales represenative for TORX Corporation and a member of the Manitou Chapter Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary.

Surviving are a companion, Mr. Larry “Frenchie” SHOEMAKER, Rochester; four sons, William A. [ROGERS] Rochester; and Richard [ROGERS] and wife Lorrie A., Indianapolis;, both of Rochester; Edward L. [ROGERS], Elkhart; and Robert J. and Pamela (wife) [ROGERS] Indianapolis; three ex-daughters-in-law, Deborah SHOCK, Prudentville, Mich.; Cathy MOORE, Rochester, and Sheryl ROGERS, Denver; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Catherine MARCHESANI and Barbara “Tooky” O’BRYON, both of Catskill, N.Y., and two berothers, Buster and Buddy [HINES], both of Catskill, N.Y. Preceding in death are her parents, one brother, Frank [HINES], and a daughter-in-law, Dianna Kay ROGERS, who died July 3, 1990.

Saturday, June 24, 1995

Theodore Combs Jr.

Aug. 1, 1930 - June 16, 1995

Theodore COMBS Jr., 64, Ferris Avenue, Mishawaka, was buried in Leiters Ford on June 19. He died at 10:15 a.m. June 16 at his home.

He was born Aug. 1, 1930 in Rochester and lived here 45 years. On Dec. 31, 1949, in South Bend, he married Shirley J. MARTIN, who survives. He retired after 30 years as owner and operator of Ted Combs Construction Co.

Surviving are two daughrters, Carla K. COLWELL, Mishawaka and Cynthia (Chapla) DEFTORO of Naples, Fla.; five grandchildren; one sister, Thea J. KRUGMEN, Rochester; and two nieces, Jill SAMPSEL and Kim LANDIS, both of Rochester.

Norman C. Davis

Norman C. DAVIS, 93, Plymouth, formerly of Argos, died at 7:15 p.m. Friday.

Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Charles E. Tuttle

Aug. 22, 1915 - June 23, 1995

Charles Elmer TUTTLE, 79, R.R. 5, Rochester, died at 4 p.m. Friday at Woodlawn Hospital.

He was born Aug. 22, 1915 in Fortville to Harry and Hazel (Lewis) TUTTLE. On March 8, 1944, he married Delta A. ALLDREAD at Winona Lake, Mississippi. She died Nov. 2, 1991.

Surviving are one daughter, Barbara PRITCHARD, Louden, Tenn.; one grandson, Tim E. (Kelli) PRITCHARD, Pendleton; one great-grandson, Alex PRITCHARD, Pendleton; one sister, Mary Geneva KIMBLER, Indianapolis; one aunt, Rose WRIGHT, Greenfield; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, John Thomas “Tuck” TUTTLE.

He lived in Rochester since 1959. He was a self-employed carpenter and worked at Guide Lamp Division of General Motors in Anderson. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and a member of the Methodist Church in Fortville, Ind.

Graveside services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Memorial Park Cemetery, Anderson. There will be no visitation.

Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of arrangements.

Monday, June 26, 1995

Norman C. Davis

Aug. 27, 1901 - June 23, 1995

Norman C. DAVIS, 93, 19541 Oak Rd., Argos, died at 7:15 p.m. Friday at Mayflower Nursing Home, Plymouth.

He was born in Leiters Ford to Elta and Nancy COWEN DAVIS. On June 1, 1922 in Argos he married Frances Lucille SHIVERS, who survives. He had lived most of his life in the Argos community with the exception of 20 years in the South Bend area. He had wintered in North Ft. Myers, Fla. for 33 years. Mr. Davis had worked at Reliable Dairy, South Bend, for 16 years and had farmed in the Argos communty from 1947-1961. He was a member of the Santa Anna United Methodist Church and Marshall County Farm Bureau Co-op.

Surviving are one son, James Richard [DAVIS] and wife Beverly, Argos; eight grandchildren, and thirteen great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were his parents; one son, Leroy Dean [DAVIS], who died Aug. 27, 1985; and three brothers, Guy, Emery, and Dale [DAVIS].

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with the Rev. Beverly TON and Rev. Keith G. SMITLEY officiating. Burial will be in the Poplar Grove Cemetery, Culver. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Monday and after 9 a.m. Tuesday through hour of services at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Santa Anna United Methodist Church.

Thelma E. Pitman

Oct. 25, 1922 - June 25, 1995

Thelma E. PITMAN, 72, of Chili, died at 3:48 a.m. Sunday at Marion General Hospital, Marion.

She was born to Lottie KIRK ASHLING. On June 22,1940 in Chili she married James A. “Joe” PITMAN, who died Jan. 23,1980. She was a homemaker and a member of Chili Baptist Church, Chili.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Carl (Rita) STATZER, Denver; one son, James L. [PITMAN] and wife Debra, Denver; two sisters, Joan BISHOP and Maxine CALDWELL, both of Sturgis, Mich; five grandchidren; and ten great-grandchildren. Preceding in death is one great-granddaughter.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev. Bobby DAVIS officiating. Burial will be in the Westlawn Cemetery, Denver. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday.

Tuesday, June 27, 1995

Jana Vieve Miller

Jana Vieve MILLER, infant, Macy, died at 11:50 a.m. Friday at South Bend Memorial Hospital, South Bend. A private service was officiated by the Rev. Susan K. WEICKUM.

She was born June 23, 1995, and is survived by her parents, Kevin R. and Marcia M. MILLER, RR 2, Macy.

Also survivng are one brother, Kevin R. [MILLER] Jr.; one half-brother, Aaron J. WAKAL; one half-sister, Michelle A. WAKAL, paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Galen L. MILLER, Peru; one maternal great-grandmother, Lillian MASTERS, New Carlisle, and several aunts and uncles.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Mickey Dee Lee MASTERS.

Wednesday, June 28, 1995

[no obits]

Thursday, June 29, 1995

Arden E. Beehler

Arden E. BEEHLER, 74, 13425 S. Ironwood Rd., Argos, died at 1:40 a.m. today at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth.

Arrangements are pending at Johnson Funeral Home, Plymouth.

Friday, June 30, 1995

Arden E. Beehler

Dec. 12, 1920 - June 29, 1995

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Johnson Funeral Home, Plymouth, for Arden E. BEEHLER, 74, Argos.

The Rev. Maurice GRINDLE will officiate. Burial will be in the New Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Saturday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church, Plymouth, or the Plymouth Fire Department.

Mr. Beehler died at 1:40 a.m. Thursday at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth. He was born in Marshall County to Elbert and Etta HOLEM BEEHLER. On Dec. 7, 1952 in Inwood, he married Celia M. MARSH, who survives. Mr. Beehler had lived in Argos since 1952, and in Marshall County most of his life. He graduated from West High School in 1938. He was a self-employed trucker and farmer, and the owner of Beehler Trucking, which transported livestock. He attended Trinity United Methodist Church, Plymouth, was a Plymouth School System bus driver for 16 years, and served as a volunteer fireman in Plymouth for many years.

Surviving are one son, Jeffery L. ]BEEHLER] and wife Linda, Appex, N.C.; one daughter, Mrs. T.R. (Deborah K.) McCOY, Dallas, Texas; one grandson, Sean Michael McCOY and one granddaughter, Shannon Diana McCOY, both of Dallas, Texas; and one brother, Floyd [BEEHLER] and wife Julia, LaPorte. Preceding in death were his parents, and two sisters, Fern STEWART and Ruby NEMETH.

Saturday, July 1, 1995

[no obits]

Monday, July 3, 1995

Gwendolyn Bethune

Dec. 18, 1911 - July 1, 1995

Gwendolyn BETHUNE, 83, 1645 Dunlawton, Port Orange, Fla., died at 10:10 a.m. Sarturday at Halifax Hosptal, Daytona Beach, Fla.

She was born in LaPorte to Albertus Sr. and Gertrude COX Van DIEN. On Nov. 22, 1943 in Detroit, Mich., she married William S. BETHUNE, who died in 1982. She was a homemaker and resident of Port Orange,Fla. for the past three years, coming from Mt. Clemens, Mich. She was formerly of Rochester.

Surviving are one son, William F. [BETHUNE] and wife Sandra, and one granddaughter, Kimberly [BETHUNE], all of Daytona Beach, Fla., and one sister, Mary Ann Van DIEN, El Paso, Texas. Preceding in death are her parents and one brother,Albertus “Bert” Van DIEN Jr., who died June 19, 1989.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Rochester. Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of the arrangements.

Thelma L. McCoige

Feb. 28, 1918 - June 30, 1995

Thelma L. McCOIGE, 77, 414 S Michigan St., Argos, died at 4:45 p.m. Friday at Ossian Nursing Home, Ossian, where she had been a resident for six months.

She was born in Jay County to Arnold and Vida WHEELER BOOHER. She married William B. EVERLY, who died in 1968. She later married William A. McCOIGE, who died June 15, 1994. She and the late Mr. Everly owned and operated the Billy Bob Mobile Home Park in Kokomo and in Mentone, and owned Everly Motors. They also operated the U.S. Cafe, five miles north of Argos on US 31 b efore retirin. She was a member of the Argos Wesleyan Church, Argos.

Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Jere (Donna) LAMAN, Hoagland, several nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and nephews. Preceding in death are her parents and one brother, Glen BOOHER, who died January 1978.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with the Rev. David J. PAUL and the Rev. Richard DEAN officiating. Burial will be in the Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Sunday and one hour prior to the service on Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Argos E.M.S. Service.

Claude E. Smith

Mar. 2, 1921 - July 2, 1995

Claude Edwin SMITH, 74, 303 W. 3rd St., North Manchester, died at 9:37 a.m. at his residence.

He was born in Wabash County to Carver R. and Etta O. THOMAS SMITH. On July 15, 1980 in Wabash he married Mary Ellen FLOOR, who survives. Mr. Smith was a lifetime North Manchester resident. He was a 40-year employee of Rollin Smith Heating and Plumbing, retiring in 1983. He was a World War II Army Veteran, a member of the North Manchester America Legion Post No. 286, and the North Manchester Moose Lodge No. 1518.

Surviving are one son, one daughter; five step-sons, Todd FLOOR, Lyle FLOOR and Dennis HOUSER, all of North Manchester; Neil HOUSER, AK; and Greg HOUSER, LaFontaine; two step-daughters, Mrs. Howard (Tralene) RUCKMAN, Rochester; and Burdettea ANDREWS, Pensacola, Fla.; two brothers, Alva SMITH, Shelbyville, and Rollin SMITH, North Manchester; five sisters, Ethel BRINER, Winchester; Cleo MAPLE and Edith SMITH, both of North Manchester, Goldie SCHENKEL, Sturgis, Mich., and Luella HUFFMAN, North Webster; and two grandchildren. Preceding in death are his parents; one step-son, and one brother.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Fairview Cemetery, Servia, with the Rev. J.P. FREEMAN officiating. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Monday at Bender Chapel, Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Home, North Manchester. Memorials may be made to Wabash County Cancer Society.

Emma Mae Green

June 4, 1926 - June 27, 1995

Emma Mae GREEN, 69, of Oklahoma City, Okla., died Thursday, June 27.

She was born in Chicago Heights, Ill. to Leslie and Edith LANDUE PIERSON. On Dec. 6, 1946 in Rensselaer she married Glen E. GREEN, who died Oct. 1, 1972. She was a retired cook.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Joe (Lois) DOMINGUEZ, LaPorte; Mrs. Madra HARRISON, Oklahoma City, Okla.; and Mrs. Lowell (Lynda) THOUSAND, Rochester; four sons, James [GREEN], Norman, Okla; Charles [GREEN] and wife Donna, Robert [GREEN], and Jon [GREEN], all of Oklahoma City, Okla.; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Private family services will be Tuesday.

Tuesday, July 4, 1995

[no paper - holiday]

Wednesday, July 5, 1995

Charles F. Standiford

Feb. 7, 1919 - July 4, 1995

Charles Franklin STANDIFORD, 76, 214 W. North St., Akron, died at 9:03 p.m. Tuesday at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. He was born in Lima, Ohio to Clyde and Mabel RAYER STANDIFORD. On April 26, 1951 in Lexington, Ky. he married Olive Mae SLAYBAUGH, who survives. Mr. Standiford was a resident of Akron for 28 years, after which he moved from Rochester. He was a foreman of bridge construction for Pennsylvania Railroad for 28 years, retiring in 1983, and a member of the Church of God, Akron.

Surviving are two daughters, Diane CLEVELAND, Texas; and Sue STANDIFORD, Rising Sun; one grandson, Todd, and one great-granddaughter, both of Texas; one nephew, Howard WOOD, Minn., raised in their home; one sister, Bess SWALLOW, Lima, Ohio; one ste[-sister, Rosaline HOLSINGER, Sturgis, Mich.; and one step-brother, Lowell STEELE, Lima, Ohio. Preceding in death were his parents; one sister, Wanda GOODWIN, and two brothers, Donald and Paul STEELE.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. James MALBONE officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday and from 9 a.m. through the hour of services Friday at the funeral home.

Barbara Benedyk

July 6, 1932 - July 4, 1995

Barbara BENEDYK, 62, 5474 North Old Indiana 17, (Delong) Rochester, died at 8:20 a.m. Tuesday at her residence.

She was born in Chicago, Ill. to Raymond A. and Marie E. SPRECHER SARSFIELD. On Nov. 9, 1947 in Chicago, Ill., she married Stanley BENEDYKE, who survives. She lived most of her life in the Delong and Chicago, Ill. areas and was a practical nurse and homemaker.

Surviving are one son, Michael and wife Leslie BENEDYK, Chicago, Ill; three grandchildren, and one great=granddaughter.

Private funeral services will be at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.

Novella A. Nordman

Dec. 21`, 1945 - July 4, 1995

Novella Arlene NORDMAN, 49, died at 1:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Wabash Healthcare Center, Wabash.

She was born in Wabash to Adolph J. and Iva BOLINGER NORDMAN. She was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Wabash, and worked for Workshop Enterprises (now ARC) from Oct. 15, 1976 till May of this year. She lived at Wabash Healthcare since Feb. 28, 1977.

Surviving are six brothers, Adolph [NORDMAN] Jr., Wabash; Truman L. [NORDMAN], Akron; Wayne E. [NORDMAN], Roann; Johnson I. [NORDMAN], Kokomo; Fran A. [NORDMAN], Wabash; and Paul J. [NORDMAN], Lebanon; and sixty-two nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were her parents and one sister.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Manchester Ave. Chapel Grandstaff-Hentgen, Wabash, with the Rev. Manfred FREMDER officiating. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Servia. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. today at the Mancheter Ave Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church Building Fund.

Thursday, July 6, 1995

Ruth C. Kochenderfer

Ruth C. (BROWN) KOCHENDERFER, 79, formerly at 130 West 8th St., died at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday at Life Care Center, Rochester.

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

Friday, July 7, 1995

Jean M. French

April 30, 1974 - July 5, 1995

Jean M. FRENCH, 21, Rt. 5, Peru, died at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at her sister’s residence, Rt. 5, Peru.

She was born in Winamac to Jerald J. and Nancy Ann INGRAM FRENCH. She was a student at Wright’s Beauty College, Kokomo, and liked to do crafts.

Surviving are one daughter, Cree FRENCH, Peru; two sisters, Michele GOLD and Kristine WHITTAKER, both of Peru; and three brothers, Russell, James and Robert [FRENCH], all of Kewanna. Preceding in death are her parents.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Kewanna Chapel, Harrison-Metzger Funeral Homes, Kewanna, with the Rev. Cliff GANO officiating. Burial will be in the Kewanna Citizens I.O.O.F. Cemetry, Kewanna. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. until the hour of services on Monday at the funeral home.

Voris D. Swartz

Nov. 7, 1925 - July 6, 1995

Voris D. “Dee” SWARTZ, 69, 801 East 18th St., died at 12:15 p.m. Thursday at 2810 Locust Rd., South Bend.

He was born in Rochester to Friendy W. and Vera M. MOORE SWARTZ. He retired in 1993 as a truck driver for Kuert Concrete Ready Mix, South Bend, after 43 years with the company. He lived most of his life in the Rochester communty, and was a member of F&AM Lodge, South Bend, and Mizpah Shrine Temple, Fort Wayne. He served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theater during World War II, and was discharged in 1945.

Surviving are a special friend, Joan KUNDE, South Bend; one daughter, Mrs. Randy (Karen) MUSTON, Davenport, Iowa; one granddaughter, Mrs. Douglas (Deanna) GREEN, Indianapolis; one grandson, Randy MUSTON Jr., Davenport, Iowa; one great-grandson; two brothers, Roy [SWARTZ], Rochesrter, and Nick [SWARTZ], Valparaiso, and several nieces and nephews. Precedng in death are his parents and one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth NELSON.

Services will be at 11 a.m Monday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester. Burial will be in the Athens Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. through the hour of services on Monday at the funeral home. The American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars Posts will have charge of Military Graveside rites.

Ruth C. Kochenderfer

Dec. 22, 1915 - July 5, 1995

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, for Ruth C. KOCHENDERFER, 79, 130 West 8th St.

The Rev. William LAWSON Sr., will officiate. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday and one hour prior to services on Saturday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Kochenderfer died at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday at Life Care Center of Rochester, where she had resided since Oct. 4, 1989. She was born in Rochester to Eugene and Ella WINN BROWN. She lived most of her life in the Rochester community, except for two years in Fort Myers, Fla. She managed the former Karn Hotel for many years and tended children. She attended the Trinity United Methodist Church, Rochester.

Surviving are two sons, Donald D. [KOCHENDERFER], Kokomo, and Wayne [KOCHENDERFER] Jr., San Diego, Calif.; eight grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; one sister, Maxine SIFFORD, North Port, Fla.; and two brothers, Robert and Fred [BROWN], both of Rochester. Preceding in death are her parents; one daughter, Mrs. Beverly J. SNIPES; three sisters, Fern JACKSON, Pauline HILL and Elsie BALL; and two brothers, Orlo and Earl BROWN.

Lois M. Poole

Sept. 7, 1929 - July 7, 1995

Lois Marie POOLE, 65, 6 Cloverleaf Dr., Wabash, died at 1:15 a.m. today at her residence.

She was born in Albion to Harley and Anna RUSH LANG. On April 10, 1948 in Rochester she married Gerald POOLE, who died on Aug. 27, 1984. She was a residential group home manager for Pathfinders, Wabash.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Martin (Cathy) HERRELL, Logansport; three step-sons, Jerry and Gary POOLE, both of Wabash, and Sherman POOLE, Plymouth; one step-daughter, Mrs. Everett (Jacqueline) TISDALE, Wabash; two granddaughters; eleven step-grandchildren; and eight step-great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were her parents.

Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at the Manchester Ave. Chapel, Grandstaff-Hentgen, Wabash. Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Saturday at the chapel. Memorials may be made to Wabash County Cancer Society or American Cancer Society.

Janet L. Robins

Aprl 7, 1961 - July 6, 1995

Janet Louise ROBINS, 34, Macy, died at 8:15 a.m. Thursday of injuries sustained in an auto accident on Meridian Road in Miami County.

She was born in Rochester to Grace Louise NORMAN and Everett V. “Abe” ROBINS. She was a 1979 graduate of North Miami High School and worked at Marshall Electric, Rochester. She was a member of New Life Praise and Worship Center, Peru.

Surviving are her mother, Grace Louise and husband (David J.) NORMAN; father Everett V. “Abe” and wife Norma L. ROBINS, Rochester; one sister, Cindy A. SQUIRES, Macy; two brothers, Richard [ROBINS], Denver; and Robert E. [ROBINS], Macy; two step-brothers, Ronnie NORMAN, Macy, and Tom NORMAN, Peru; two step-sisters, Vicki L. MYER and Lisa A. WIDEMAN, both of Rochester; two nephews, five nieces, and several step-nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev. David A. WELSH officiating. Burial will be in the Plainview Cemetery, Macy. Friends may call from 3-9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to The New Life Praise and Worship Center, Peru.

Saturday, July 8, 1995

Verl R. Peterson

Oct. 2, 1914 - July 7, 1995

Verl R. PETERSON, 80, Route 1, Box 28, Monterey, died at 12:06 p.m. Friday at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born in Monterey to J.J. and Ruth V. BITTERLING PETERSON. On Sept. 27, 1935 in Winamac he married LaVonne M. FISHER, who survives.

He was a retired farmer and milk hauler for Armour Milk Co. He lived in Pulaski County most of his life, moving there from Oceola. He was a member of the Monterey Lions Club and attended the Monterey United Methodist Church. He collected antique cars.

Surviving with his wife are three sons, Charles L. [PETERSON], Winamac; James D. [PETERSON], Crown Point and Dr. David L. [PETERSON], Brownsburg; thirteen grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Elleen ADAMS, Chicago, Ill., and one brother, Deane [PETERSON], and one sister, Ferne M. MITCHELL.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Frain Mortuary Winamac, with the Rev. Dorothy JONES officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens, Winamac. Friends may call from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday and after 8 a.m. Monday.

Monday, July 10, 1995

Harvey Cover

Sept. 28, 1924 - July 9, 1995

Harvey A. “Sonny” COVER, 70, 3431 N. Sherman Dr., Indianapolis, died early Sunday morning at his residence.

He was born in Baroda, Mich., to Ralph and Hildur OGREN COVER. On March 28, 1955 in Rochester he married Laverne BOLLER, who died June 13, 1995. Mr. Cover was a former resident of Rochester and Macy, and was a retired employee of Norfolk & Southern Railroad. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and served in the South Pacific Theatre during World War II. He was a membver of the Marion County Fraternal Order of Police and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post of Indanapolis.

Surviving are one daughter, Charlann COVER, Rochester; one son, Carlton [COVER], Rochester; two step-daughters, Sandy MIER, Fla., and Van REYNOLDS, Lafayette; one step-son, Steven MIER, Macy; five grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Alice HIVELY and Mrs. Miriam GORDON, both of Rochester, and Mrs. Betty KLAMPE, Waseka, Minn.; and two brothers, Jack and Palmer [COVER], both of Rochester.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. David WELSH officiating. Burial will be in the Plainview Cemetery, Macy. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Graveside Military Rites will be by Rochester American Legion and VFW Posts.

Gloria J. Cox

July 12, 1952 - July 8, 1995

Gloria J. COX, 42, 1990 S. 1025 W., Kewanna, died at 1:37 a.m. Saturday at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

She was born in Warsaw to Lloyd and Henrietta GREER McEVANS. On May 21, 1977 in Kewanna she married Merle L. COX, who survives. She was a homemaker and enjoyed motorcucle riding, hunting mushrooms, fishing, and hunting deer.

Surviving are two daughters, Gwenlyn Van LUE, and Maxine COX, Kewanna; one step-daughter, Tewanna SMITH, Rochester; one step-son, Merle PIERCE, Plymouth; two sons, Larry Van LUE, and Douglas COX, Kewanna; step-father and mother, Larry J. and Henrietta STINNETT, Vincennes; four sisters, Mary PHILLIPS, Leiters Ford; Bonnie STEARNS, Talma; Rebecca Sue GARDNER, Etna Green; and Becky BRODNER, Desplaines, Ill.; six brothers, Lloyd EVANS Jr., Plymouth; Roger Lee EVANS, Kewanna; Robert Duane and Orville EVANS, both of Vincennes; Charles GREEN, Orrville, Ohio and Patrick J. EVANS, Washington; and five grandchidren. Preceding in death was her father.

Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Gospel Light House Church, Delong, with the Rev. Floyd ALLEN officiating. Burial wil be in the Bruce Lake Cemetery, Kewanna. Friends may call from 1-2 p.m. today at the church. Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, is in charge of the arrangements.

Tuesday, July 11, 1995

William M. Sievers

Jan. 10, 1917 - July 9, 1995

William M. SIEVERS, 78, 525 15th St., Logansport, died at 9:50 p.m. Sunday at Memorial Hospital, Logansport.

He was born in Cass County to Walter and Dora M. GABY SIEVERS. On July 12, 1933 in Logansport, he married Doris M. DUDDLESTON, who died Nov. 5, 1993. He retired in 1977 as a conductor for Conrail, and was a member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and the Logansport Church of the Brethren.

Surviving are one son, David L. [SIEVERS], Logansport; three daughrters, Marcie BREWER, Rochester; Pat Erny WALTER, Logansport, and Jeanetta WARNER, Victorville, Calif.; one sister, Theresa ARMY, Elida, Ohio; thirteen grandchildren; and a number of great-grandchildren. Preceding in death was one sister.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Kroeger Funeral Home, Logansport, with the Rev. Terry VAUGHT officiating. Burial will be in the Musselman Cemetery, Carroll County. Friends may cal from 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Logansport Church of the Brethren or Home Care/Hospice of Memorial Hospital.

Wednesday, July 12, 1995

Robert C. Kline

Aug. 4, 1911 - July 12, 1995

Robert C. KLINE, 83, 1589 Sweetgum Rd., died at 3:30 a.m. today at St. Joseph Medical Center, South Bend.

He was born in Boyston, Okla. to Grover C. and Pearl M. BUNNELL KLINE. On Oct. 24, 1936 in the Mt. Hope United Methodist Church, he married Annabelle FREECE, who died in 1984. On Jan. 2, 1986 in Leiters Ford, he married Mary WAGONER, who survives. He lived most of his life in the Mt. Hope community and has been a resident of Rochester since 1986. He was a retired farmer and dairyman, and served on the Fulton County REMC Board for 29 years, Fulton County Soil Conservation Board for many years, and was the Farm Bureau Co-op director for 10 years. He was a member of the Mt. Hope United Methodist Church, charter member of the Leiters Ford Lions Club, member of Leiters Ford I.O.O.F. Lodge for 12 years, and the Fulton County Farm Bureau for over 50 years. He served on the Aubbeenaubbee Township Advisory Board for 12 years, and drove an Aubbeenaubbee Township school bus for 12 years.

Surviving are two sons, Donald W. [KLINE], Culver; and James R [KLINE], Leiters Ford; five grandchidren; four great-grandchildren; one step-daughter, Mrs. Gary (Connie) HOUSER, Rochester; four step-sons, Robert, Richard and Jim WAGONER, all of Rochester; and Tom WAGONER, Kokomo; several step-grandchildren; and [seven] sisters, Mrs. Frances BOWERSOX, Ocala, Fla.; Mrs. Margaret CORBIN, Inverness, Fla.; Mrs. Albert (W. Martha) GINTHER and Mrs. June WELLING, [and Mrs. Bernice HARTZ, all] of Leiters Ford; Mrs. Charles (Dorothy) TALBOTT, Monterey; and Mrs. Evelyn MacKENZIE, California. Preceding are two grandchidren, Julie and Gary KLINE, and one sister, Mts. Betty STAYTON.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Mt. Hope United Methodist church, 10 miles northwest of Rochester, with the Rev. Robert METZGER and] Rev Mark KLINE officiatng. Burial will be in the Leiters Ford I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, and at the church one hour prior to the funeral service. Memorials may be made to the Mt. Hope United Methodist Church.

Thursday, July 13, 1995

Ernest F. Miller

April 7, 1918 - July 13, 1995

Ernest F. MILLER, 77, 1597 W. and 200 N., Rochester, died at 12:25 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital.

He was born in Kokomo to Ernest M. and Susie B. KEELER MILLER. On May 17, 1950 in Richland Center, he married Frances M. KING, who survives. Mr. Miller lived most of his life in the Rochester community coming here from Kokomo. He retired in 1988 from Burton Mechanical Contractors, Rochester, and farmed for many years in the Burton area. He served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps attached to the Air Force in the Pacific Theatre, and was a member and past commander of LeRoy Shelton Post 36, Rochester. He was a 1933 graduate of Rochester High School and played on the basketball team that went to the state finals in 1933.

Surviving are one daughter, Christine La ROCHE, Champaigne, Ill.; one son, J. Phillip [MILLER], Lake Worth, Fla. three sisters, Mrs. Robert (Norma) DONOVAN, Mesa, Ariz.; Mrs. Joanne VanDerWHEELE and Mrs. Ned (Mildred) BEMENDERER, both of Plymouth; and one brother, Ralph [MILLER], Texarkana, Texas. Preceding in death are his parents, one brother, Richard [MILLER], and two sisters, Carol PAULIK and Martha THOMPSON.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Junior BOSE officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Friday and one hour prior to services on Saturday. The American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars will conduct military graveside services.

Albiona B.N. Hutton

July 11, 1914 - July 12, 1995

Albiona Bertha Nettie HUTTON, 81, 2265 E. Sycamore Dr., died at 1:53 p.m. Wednesday at Rochester Health Care Center.

She was born in Granite Falls, Minn. to Otto and Gertrude MORK MILLER. On May 22, 1934 in Indianapolis, she married Dr. Wesley C WARD. On Nov. 2, 1971 she married Virgil HUTTON. She was a resident of Rochester for the past 35 years, coming here from Austin, Texas. She was an artist and pupeteer, and traveled the United States presenting puppet shows. She attended John Herron Art School, Indianapolis; dictated reading tapes for the Caston School on a volunteer basis; was an active volunteer of the Rochester Friends of the Library; designed and painted floats for numerous Rochester parades; and was an area leader for Northern Indiana Greenthumb. She was a member of the Logansport Art Association, Fulton County Players, and Round Barn Association.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Ken (Beverly) FOX, Peterborough, Ontario; and Mrs. Andre (Tinka Louise) MASSA, Scarborough, Ontario; four grandchildren, Karen FOX, Ottawa, Ontario; Katherine TORRANCE, Barrie, Ontario; Tanya CLARK, Toronto, Ontario; and Heather CLARK, East York, Ontario; two great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Winston (Janice) COFFING, Macy. Preceding in death are her parents, and one brother, Richard MILLER, who died June 10, 1995

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Foster & Good funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Junior BOSE officiating. Burial will be private. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Friday, and one hour prior to the funeral service on Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Cancer Society or to one’s favorite charity.

Friday, July 14, 1995

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Saturday, July 15, 1995

Mary V. Johnston

Oct. 4, 1903 - July 14, 1995

Mary Viola JOHNSTON, 91, Twelve Mile, died at 3:23 p.m. Friday at chase Center, Logansport.

She was born in Miami Township, Cass County, to Noah E and Clara May MOSS KINZIE. On Feb. 22, 1923 in her parents’ home she msarried Carl Lester JOHNSTON who died May 11, 1963. She worked in the Dietary Department at Memorial Hospital, Logansport, and was a member of the Skinner Christian Church, Twelve Mile. She was a member of the Ladies Aid and was a past president of the Adams Township Home Extension Club. She lived in Twelve Mile all of her life. She was an avid quilter who made 48 quilts and helped sew many others.

Surviving are a friend, Marjorie KIME, Denver, and cousins. Preceding in death was one brother.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev. David CONNELL officiating. Burial will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Sunday.

Monday, July 17, 1995

Thomas G. Aylesworth

Thomas Gibbons AYLESWORTH, 67, a Rochester High School graduate who became the author of more than 100 books written mostly for children and young adults, died Thursday at his home in Stamford, Conn., of a heart attack.

Aylesworth graduated from RHS in 1945, spending his junior and senior years here after moving, with his mother, from Joliet Township High School near Chicago. He retained a lively interest in the city and in his friends from his school days and was a frequent visitor here. On one occasion he addressed the annual meeting of the Rochester Chamber of Commerce, speaking of his writing career.

Born in Valparaiso, Mr. Aylesworth earned B.S. and M.A. degrees from Indiana University and a doctorate at Ohio State University. He began his career as a high school teacher in Illinois and over the years taught science, writing and education at the high school and college level.

His work covered a wide range of topics, from movie monsters to the environment, from baseball to body language. Most of the dozens of titles still in print are sketches of the country’s regions and states. These included a volume about Indiana, for which Mr. Aylesworth employed The Sentinel’s photographer, John SAVAGE, to provide the color photographs.

Other books in print include Encyclopedia of Baseball Managers, Best of Warner Brothers, Government and the Environment, Moving Continents; Our Changing Earth and The Kids’ World Alamac of Baseball. He delivered the manuscript for the third revised edition of the Almanac only two weeks ago.

He also collaborated on autobiographies with Pete ROSE, Bruce JENNER and Alex KARRAS. Many of his books are avilable at the Fulton County Library.

He was a senior editor at Doubleday in New York from 1964-80, specializing in young adult books. From 1981-86 he was editor-in-chief of Bison Books in Greenwich, Conn. Since that time he had been writng and publishing on a free-lance basis. Before joining Doubleday he was a senior editor at Current Science magazines. He contributed to magazines and newspapers and belonged to the New York Academy of Science.

Surviving are his wife and occasional co-author, the former Virginia BOELTER; a daughter, Carol Jean AYLESWORTH, Stamford; a son, Thomas P. [AYLESWORTH], Lancaster, Pa., and his mother, Margaret AYLESWORTH, Valparaiso.

Ethel R. Wagoner

Nov. 26, 1929 - July 15, 1995

Ethel Ruth “Pat” WAGONER, 65, 322 S. Sweetgum Rd., died at 2:45 p.m. Saturday at her home, following a lengthy battle with leukemia.

She was born in Peru to Phillip Wheatley WILEY and Vivian Irene KELLER JONES of Marion. On Dec. 1, 1946, she married Robert J. WAGONER of Rochester, who now resides in Sebring, Fa. She was the Executive Director of the Mental Health Association of Fulton County for the last 18 years. She recently received the Marilyn M. Schultz State award for her contributions to the Mental Health Association. In addition to her work with the local, state, and national MHA groups, she was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, a past member of the Green Oak Club and and Home Front Club, and a past leader for the Woodrow Peppers 4-H Club.

Surviving with her ex-husband, Robert [WAGONER], are two daughters, Mrs. Ron (Melanie) ZIESEMER, Rochester; and Mrs. Jeff (Nancy) MYERS, Fishers; two sons, Tim [WAGONER] and wife Janet, Rochester; and Robert C. [WAGONER], and wife Jo Ann, Evan City, Pa.; ten grandchildren, Jamie RICHARDS, Josh and Timmy WAGONER, Addie and Andrew SMITH, all of Rochester; Chad WAGONER of Warsaw; Tara KEESEY, Bloomington; Jim QUICKE, Normal, Ill.; and Ashlie and Kellie ALLEY, Evan City, Pa.; two half-brothers, Phillip JONES, Indianapolis; and Jim FARNOFF, Greenfield; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Robert (Shirley) TOBEY, Rochester; nieces, nephews, and her lifelong friend, Mrs. Jack (LuEdith) SEVERNS. Also included are her “Children-of-the-Heart,” Mart SMITH, Gloria CALHOUN, GeNelle SMOKER, and Randy GRASS, all of Rochester; Jack KEESEY, Gladstone, Ore.; Vicki WILLIAMSON, Indianapolis; and her feline companion Fergie. Preceding in death were her parents; her “other mother,” Elizabeth MACKEY; a niece, Debbie TOBEY, and her beloved “Daughter-of-the-Heart, Sage (Heather) PROVOST, who also died of Leukemia.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the St. John Lutheran Church, Rochester, with the Rev. David SAILER officiating, assisted by the Rev. Teal YOUNCE and Dr. Dan KECHEL. Burial wil be i the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. today at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, and one hour prior to funeral services on Tuesday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Mental Health Association for the Pat Wagoner Endowment Fund, which was established in 1993 in her honor, or the Leukemia Society of America, Indiana Chapter.

Clyde E. Towne Jr.

Clyde E. “Junior” TOWNE Jr., 72, 418 W. 7th St., died at 9:35 a.m. today at Rochester Health Care.

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

Jesse J. Novitzke

Jan. 20, 1966 - July 15, 1995

Jesse J. NOVITZKE, 29, 20265 19th B Rd., Culver, died at 8:40 a.m. Saturday on Pulaski County Road 250 N., one-half mile east of U.S. 35 near Winamac, of injuries sustained in an auto accident.

He was born in Eagle River, Wis., to Julius and Patricia FISCHER NOVITZKE. On Sept. 8, 1989 in Plymouth, he married Lora Beth MYERS, who survives. He was employed by Koppenhofer Lumber Company, Grovertown, and had formerly worked for R.R. Donnelley & Sons Corp., Warsaw. A former resident of Argos, he lived most of his life in the Culver and Argos communities. He was a member of Moose Lodge No. 741, Plymouth, and a member of the Moose Lodge Ritual Team.

Surviving are one daughter, Ashly [NOVITZKE],; and two sons, Steven and Christopher [NOVITZKE], all of Culver; his mother, Patricia NOVITZKE, Plymouth; two sisters, Mrs. Tim (Shirley) ROWE, Mishawaka; and Mrs. Emil (Retha) KRAEMER, Milwaukee, Wis.; and Scott and wife Mary NOVITZKE, Neenah, Wis.; his maternal grandfather, Leonard FISCHER, Oshkosh, Wis.; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceding in death are his father, Julius NOVITZKE, who died Mar. 4, 1995; and one brother, Walter MORGAN, who died Nov. 4, 1973.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Church of Jesus Christ, Argos, with the Rev. Ronald HENSLEY and the Rev. Lloyd HOWARD officiating. Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, and one hour prior to funeral services on Wednesday at the church. The Moose Lodge No. 741, Plymouth will have a memorial service in the funeral home at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Ronald C. Quivey

July 22, 1906 - July 15, 1995

Ronald Clarence QUIVEY, 88, 17668 S. Pear Rd., Culver, died at 4 a.m. Saturday at his residence.

He was born in Richland Center to Clarence and Nellie IRWIN QUIVEY. On June 24, 1933 in Culver, he married Claribel K. SCOTT, who survives. He lived most of his life in the Poplar Grove community near Culver, and was a farmer, raising grain and beef cattle. He was a member of the Poplar Grove United Methodist Church, where he was the Sunday School Superintendent and teacher along with being Lay-Leader for several years. He was a member of the REMC of Marshall County from 1969-1981, and a member of the Farm Bureau Co-op Board from 1970-1986.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Darwin (Alice M.) HARTMAN, Plymouth; four grandchildren, Kathryn MIDDAUGH, Mrs. Bob (Nancy)_ SUSELAND, David and James HARTMAN, all of Plymouth; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Mary Alice LANNON, Clifton Springs, N.Y.; and three brothers, Virgil, Glen and Hugh QUIVEY, all of Plymouth. Precedng in death are his parents; one daughter, Kathryn Louise QUIVEY, who died in 1953; one sister, Rose [QUIVEY]; and one brother, Albert [QUIVEY], who died in 1992.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m Tuesday at the Poplar Grove United Methodist Church, Culver, with the Rev. Beverly TON and the Rev. Paul McBRIDE officiating. Burial will be in the Poplar Grove Cemetery (formerly the Maxinkuckee I.O.O.F. Cemetery). Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. today at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, and one hour prior to funeral services on Tuesday at the church.

Louis C. Banks

May 16, 1911 - July 15, 1995

Louis C. BANKS, 84, 19645 20th A Rd., Culver, died at 11:07 a.m. Saturday at his residence.

He was born in Inwood to Owen and Florence DEACON BANKS. On Feb. 26, 1940 in Inwood, he married Alice M. SENSIBAUGH, who survives. He lived in Culver for 84 years, and retired after working 20 years as a milk hauler for Dean Foods, Rochester. He was a member of Culver Grace United Church of Christ.

Surviving are two daughters, Linda HEINRICH, Kokomo; and Mrs. Terrance (Kathy) KELSEY, Monterey; one son, Larry O. [BANKS], Camden; six grandchildren; and two brothers, Lloyd and Fred BANKS, both of Culver. Preceding in death are two brothers.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Bonine Funeral Home, Culver. Burial will be in the Zion Cemetery, Culver. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Hearthstone Community Hospice.

Harry L. Bunnell

Jan. 20, 1923 - July 16, 1995

Harry L. BUNNELL, 72, Miller’s Merry Manor Retirement Home, Peru, died at 5:45 a.m. Sunday at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.

He was born in Adamsboro to John W. and Rose M. WORKINGS BUNNELL. Formerly of Mexico and Macy, he resided most of his life in Mexico, Macy and Rochester. He was an employee of Wallace Manufacturing Co., Peru, for many years.

Surviving are five sisters, Kathryn EYTCHESON and Ellen NEWELL, both of Rochester; Mary STEWART, Vero Beach, Fla.; Annie NICKELL, Hobart; and Zuella CALHOUN, Portage; four brothers, Edward [BUNNELL], Lake Station; Raymond [BUNNELL], Hinesville, Ga.; Darl [BUNNELL], Albuquerque, N.M.; and Charles [BUNNELL], Phelan, Calif. Preceding in death are his parents; three sisters, Jo Ann BUNNELL, who died in 1944; and his twin sisters, Lona COX and Leona KOONS, who both died in 1990; and one brother, Jerry [BUNNELL], who died in 1995.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. C. Allan HAZEN officiating. Burial will be in the Citizens Cemetery, Rochester. Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to the funeral service on Tuesday.

Dorothy L. Harrell

Dec. 5, 1921 - July 15, 1995

Dorothy L. HARRELL, 73, 612 N. Park Ave., Warsaw, died at 6 a.m. Saturday at her residence.

She was born in Rochester to Leslie and Talitha TALLEY GELBAUGH. On July 2, 1938, she married Homer HARRELL, who died Feb. 6, 1985. She was a homemaker and resident of Warsaw most of her life. She attended Wasaw Wesleyan Church.

Surviving are five sons, Terry [HARRELL], Plymouth, Dennis [HARRELL], Edgewood, Ky.; Jack [HARRELL], Warsaw; Jerry [HARRELL], Aston, Pa.; and Kenny [HARRELL], Muncie; one daughter, Mrs. Kent (Carolyn Kay) CONE, Pierceton; sixteen grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were three brothers and one sister.

Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at titus Funeral Home, Warsaw, with the Rev. Bob KLATT officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

hyllis J. Rautenkranz

June 20, 1933 - July 14, 1995

Phyllis J. RAUTENKRANZ, 62, 105 E. Fourth St., North Manchester, died at 11:30 p.m. Friday at her residence.

She was born in Fulton County to Walter and Zella CARTER COOK. She was retired from Heckman Bindery, North Manchester.

Surviving are three sons, Michael RAUTENKRANZ, Claypool; James RAUTENKRANZ, San Diego, Calif.; and Ronald RAUTENKRANZ, Nappanee; four brothers, Dean and .A.J. COOK, both of Rochester; Forrest COOK, North Webster; and George COOK, New Haven; six sisters, Barbara HUDSON, Claypool; Betty COLDREN, Pierceton; Jane CHAMP, Fulton, Estelle EADS, Huntington; Ann GOINGS, South Whitley; and Annette GEORG, O’Fallon, Mo.; and five grandchildren. Preceding in death were her father and two brothers.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, with the Rev. J.P. FREEMAN officiatng. Burial will be in the Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at the mortuary.

Tuesday, July 18, 1995

Clyde E. Towne Jr.

Aug. 20, 1922 - July 17, 1995

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, for Clyde E. “Junior” TOWNE Jr., 72, 418 W. 7th Street.

The Rev. Jeffrey S TAYLOR will officiate. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and after 9 a.m. Thursday until services at the funeral Home. The American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars will be in charge of military graveside rites.

Mr. Towne died at 9:35 a.m. Monday at Rochester Health Care Center. He was born in Rochester to Clyde E. and Bessie HARTMAN TOWNE Sr. On Aug. 20, 1952 in Kewanna, he married Blanche Marie BALL, who died Jan. 8, 1995. He lived his entire life in the Rocheter community, and was a retired farmer and carpenter. He also worked for Flexible Foam Corp., Bremen, retiring in 1984. He served in the U.S. Army durng World War II. As a field artilleryman, he was in the third wave of the Normandy invasion and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. He attended the former Sand Hill United Methodist Church near Rochester.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. John (Melody) ALLISON, Charleston, Ill.; two sons, Harry C. [TOWNE], Osceola; and Steven L. [TOWNE], Plymouth; five grandchildren, Bevin ALLISON, Charleston, Ill.; Melissa, Joseph, Bryan and Phillip TOWNE, all from Plymouth; four sisters, Norma Jean STARR, Marjorie MADDUX, and Mrs. Estel (Catherine) CRALL, all of Rochester; and Evelyn SHULTZ, South Bend, and one brother, Jack and wife (Beatrice) TOWNE, Marseilles, Ill. Preceding in death are two sisters, Lucille RYNEARSON and Mary Anne WINTERS; and four brothers, James Vernon, Emeraon, and Harold TOWNE.

Walter J. Gustafson

Walter J. GUSTAFSON, 75, 319 Westwood Lane, died at 12:43 a.m. today at Memorial Hospital, South Bend.

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

Edward L. Gebhart

Feb. 14, 1934 - July 16, 1995

Edward Lynn GEBHART, 61, 159 1/2 N. Wabash St., Peru, died at 8 a.m. Sunday at his residence.

He was born in Rochester to Elgin C. and Bernice CHAMBERLAIN GEBHART. He was employed at the Miami County YMCA, and was a member of the Moose Lodge, Knights of Columbus, Peru Maennerchor, Literary Aid Society, and Sons of American Legion. He attended the St. Charles Catholic Church, Peru.

Surviving are one brother, Richard GEBHART, Peru; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding in death are his parents.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Eikenberry=Eddy Funeral Home, Peru, with the Rev. Virgil M. BARKER officiating Burial will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Peru. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made through the funeral home to St. Vincent DePaul Society or the YMCA.

Charles E. Christensen

June 13, 1941 - July 14, 1995

Charles E. CHRISTENSEN, 54, Fort Wayne, died at 7:05 p.m. Friday at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.

He was born in Two Rivers, Wis. to John W. and Caroline KAPPLEMANN CHRISTENSEN. On Oct. 26, 1963 in Highland Park, Ill., he married Marilyn J. McCLORY, who survives. He owned SAC Groceries (owners of Wilt Food Stores in Elkhart) and recently purchased five Rogers Markets in Fort Wayne. He was president of Inverness Hills Neighborhood Association, and a member of the Blue Ribbon Committee of St. Joseph Catholic Church and Wildwood Tennis Club.

Surviving are three sons, John [CHRISTENSEN], Fort Wayne; Chuck [CHRISTENSEN], Dallas, Texas, and Joe [CHRISTENSEN], Lexington, Ky.; his mother, Caroline CHRISTENSEN, Detroit, Mich.; two brothers, John [CHRISTENSEN], Detroit, Mich., and Gary [CHRISTENSEN], Des Plaines, Ill., one sister, Pat BURG, Merrill, Wis., and one grandchild.

Services were at 9:15 a.m. today at D.O. McCombs & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Wayne, and 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Fort Wayne, with the Rev. Larry TIPPMAN officiatng. Buria was in the Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne. Memorials may be made to the St. Joseph Catholic School Fund.

Wednesday, July 19, 1995

Walter J. Gustafson

Feb. 19, 1920 - July 18, 1995

Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, for Walter J. GUSTAFSON, 75, 319 Westwood Lane.

The Rev. Lloyd HOWARD wil officiate. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. today and one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Military graveside services will be conducted by the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Mr. Gustafson died at 12:43 a.m. Tuesday at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. He was born in Chicago, Ill. to Andrew and Selma PETERSON GUSTAFSON. On Aug. 21, 1948 in Chicago, Ill., he married Irene A. WHISTLER, who survives. He had lived in the Rochester community since 1969, and was a construction worker for Hardy Glass Block, Inc., Chicago, Ill. for 45 years, before retiring in 1993. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and served in the Pacific Theater. He was a member of the American Legion Post 36, Lake Manitou Veterans of Foreign Wars Post, and Elks Lodge, all of Rochester.

Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Pete (Cheryl) SATRINANO, Frankfort, Ill.; Mrs. Mark (Susan) FINNEY, Phoenix, Ariz.; Mrs. Thomas (Beverly) DUDASH, Joliet, Ill.; and Mrs. Erik (June) MYERS, Massillon, Ohio; two sons, Walter [GUSTAFSON] Jr., Phoenix, Ariz.; and Herbert [GUSTAFSON], Clarksville, Tenn.; fourteen grandchildren; one great-grandson; and two brothers, Richard [GUSTAFSON], Blue Island, Ill.; and Robert [GUSTAFSON], Davenport, Iowa. Preceding in death are three brothers,Vincent, Harold and Edward [GUSTAFSON].

Thursday, July 20, 1995

Mildred M. Hines

March 15, 1920 - July 18, 1995

Mildred Marie HINES, 75, 1446 W. 1300 N., North Manchester, died at 2:57 p.m. on Tuesday at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

She was born in Wabash County to Wilbur and Thelma LUKENS MORRETT. On June 9, 1946, she married Asa R. HINES, who died Sept. 25, 1990. She was a beautician, a homemaker and a lifetime resident of Fulton and Wabash counties. She graduated from Akron High School and Beauty Culture School.

Surviving are one son, Brent Jay HINES, North Manchester; one daughter, Mrs. Homer (Marcia Kay) OUSLEY, Mentone; one granddaughter, Mrs. Joe (Lisa Michelle) ARMEY; and one great-granddaughter, Mariah Nicole ARMEY, both of Warsaw. Preceding in death are her parents and one sister.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, with the Rev. Don POYSER officiating. Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery, Akron. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the mortuary.

Byron L. Tribbett

Dec. 21, 1933 - July 19, 1995

Byron L. TRIBBETT, 61, 105 Eastern Ave., Royal Center, died at 5:02 a.m. Wednesday at Memorial Hospital, Logansport.

He was born in White County to Charles Parker and Maude Ella HELVIE TRIBBETT. On Aug. 24, 1952 in Burnettsville, he married Anna V. BOEHME, who survives. He was farmer, and past master of the Burnettsville Masonic Lodge No. 663, a pastworthy patron of the Royal Center Eastern Star Chapter No. 375, and a member of the Royal Center Lions Club. He was a member and elder of the Center Presbyterian church, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and his grandchildren.

Surviving are one daughter, Lynne GROSVENOR, and one son-in-law, Tim GROSVENOR, both of Rochester; one son, Allen TRIBBETT, and one daughter-in-law, Meranda OSBORN, both of Rochester; granddaughter, Marji OSBORN; grandson, Linc OSBORN; granddaughter, Anji GROSVENOR; and granson, Dustin MEID, all of Rochester; granddaughter, Kati TRIBBETT; and grandson, Nick TRIBBETT, both of Royal Center; mother-in-law, Myrtle STANSELL, Royal Center; step-mother-in-law, Betty BOEHME, Lake Cicott; sister, Donna COURTICE, and brother-in-law, Brock COURTICE, both of Royal Center; brother, Clyde TRIBBETT, and sister-in-law, Joyce TRIBBETT, both of Buffalo; brother, Roy TRIBBETT, and sister-in-law, Annette TRIBBETT, both of Battle Creek, Mich.; brother, Patrick TRIBBETT and sister-in-law, Genny TRIBBETT, both of Alascadero, Calif.; and brother, Paul TRIBBETT, and sister-in-law, Violet TRIBBETT, both of Kingman, Ariz. Preceding in death were his parents and granddaughrter, Christina Lynne OSBORN.

Services are at 10 a.m. Saturday at Fisher Funeral Chapel, Logansport, with the Rev. Allen SAGER and the Rev. Dale McGEE officiating. Burial will be in the Davis Cemetery, Burnettsville. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral chapel. The Masonic Lodge will conduct memorial services at 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral chapel.

Mary Bamberger

March 23, 1904 - July 18, 1995

Mary BROWN BAMBERGER, 91, born in Rochester, died Tuesday in Texas.

She married Charles E. MULLINS of Poteet, who preceded her in death. She married Rev. Harry C. BAMBERGER of Austin, Texas, who survives. She was a retired science teacher and a counselor. She taught in several Texas school districts. She received a bachelor’s degree in biological science from Indiana University and a master’s degree in guidance and counseling from the University of North Texas.

Surviving are a son, Charles B. MULLINS, MD, and his wife, Stella CHURCHILL MULLINS, Austin, Texas; granddaughter, Holly VINELLA and her husband, Greg, Austin, Texas; grandson, David Charles MULLINS, MD, and his wife, Rhonda MEIER MULLINS, MD., San Antonio, Texas; great-grandchildren, Charlie MULLINS, Nicholas VINELLA and Mary MULLINS; sister, Martha BONINE, Rochester; niece, Harriet McALLISTER, Rochester; and nephew, James BONINE, Culver.

Services were at 10 a.m. today at Austin Memorial Gardens, Austin, Texas. Memorials may be made to the Mental Health Association in Texas, 8401 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757. Arrangements were by Weed-Corley-fsh, Austin, Texas.

Louise H. Putnam

Aug. 31, 1900 - July 19, 1995

Louise H. PUTNAM, 94, Laingsburg, Mich., died Wednesday at Rochester Nursing Home.

She was born in Lansing, Mich. to Frederick and Amanda KOONTER REMUS. On April 17, 1920 in Owosso, Mich., she married George Dewey PUTNAM, who preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and member of First Congregational United Church of Christ, a member of the Gleaners, and organized the first 4-H Club in Sciota Township. She resided most of her life in Laingsburg, Mich.

Surviving are two daughters, Hazel and husband George JONES, Rochester; and Linda and husband Jack SMITH, Litchfield, Mich.; three sons, Dale ad wife Grace PUTNAM, Laingsburg, Mich.; Robert and wife Jean PUTNAM, Lansing, Mich; and John and wife (Luella) PUTNAM, Oscota, Mich.; seventeen grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; two sisters, Marie STUMP and Bernice KEUSCH, both of Lansing, Mich. Preceding in death are one son, Richard [PUTNAM], and one sister, Irene REMUS.

Services are at 1 p.m. Friday at First Congregational United Church of Christ, with the Rev. George THOMPSON officiating. Burial will be in the Laingsburg Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. today at the Nelson-House Funeral Home, Laingsburg, Mich.

Friday, July 21, 1995 to Saturday, July 22, 1995

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Monday, July 24, 1995

Lura Gunter

March 5, 1903 - July 21, 1995

Lura BOYER GUNTER, 92, Greenville, S.C., died at 5:45 p.m. Friday at Park Ridge Hospital, Fletcher, N.C.

She was born in Indiana to Charles and Josephine SNYDER BOYER. She married Oran Paul GUNTER, who preceded her in death. She was a former resident of Sidney, homemaker, and a member of Grace Brethren Church, Sidney.

Surviving are two sons, Ronald A. GUNTER Sr., Greenville, S.C.; and Aurel Leonard GUNTER, Boring, Ore.; one brother, Harold BOYER, Warsaw; nine grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with the Rev. Stephen SMITH officiating. Burial will be in the Graceland Cemetery, Claypool. Friends may call one hour prior to the services at 1 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Kent E. Smith

Kent E. SMITH, 62, 214 E. Walnut St., Akron, died Thursday, July 20, at his residence.

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

Helena White

April 27, 1901 - July 23, 1995

Helena WHITE, 94, 313 Logan St., Kewanna, died at 12:05 p.m. Sunday at Life Care Center of Rochester.

She was born in Kewanna to Daniel and Sara Jane DONALDSON KOPP. On Sept. 19, 1928 in Kewanna, she married Ermal N. SHINE, who died on April 19, 1949. On April 12, 1958 in Kewanna, she married Theodore H. WHITE, who died on Sept. 8, 1982. She was a homemaker and a member of the Rosary Society and St. Ann Catholic Church, Kewanna. She was a 1919 graduate of Kewanna High School and a graduate of South Bend Business College.

Surviving are two sisters, Alice MYERS, South Bend, and Katharine ORR, Kewanna; one step-son, James WHITE, Kewanna; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding in death is one step-son.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Ann Catholic Church, Kewanna, with the Rev. John ZAHN officiating. Burial will be in the Kewanna Citizens I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna. There will be a Scripture Service at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home chapel.

Floyd E. Swain

Sept. 23, 1925 - July 23, 1995

Floyd E. SWAIN, 69, 3110 Manitou Park, Road B, Rochester, died at 11 a.m. Sunday at his residence.

He was born in Ontario, Calif. to Loren and Frances TURNER SWAIN. On July 3, 1972 in Rochester, he married Martha POLLOCK DeBRULER, who survives. He retired as the manager of the Torin Manufacturing plant, Rochester. He was a World War II veteran, and served with the US Navy Seabees. He was a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, Rochester Elks and Moose Lodges, former member of Rochester Kiwanis Club and Rochester Chamber of Commerce.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Stephen (Victoria) HERTZ, Spokane, Wash.; and Mrs. Keith (Sherry Ann) TANNENBAUM, Newhall, Calf.; three step-daughters, Mrs. Stanley (Pamela) WERNER, Winamac; Mrs. Roy (Linda) SIMPSON, Greensburg, and Mrs. Lee (Denise) SISINGER, Rochester; eleven granddaughters; three grandsons; four great-granddcuahgers; three sisters, Mrs. Mary POPE, Houston, Texas; Jennie SWAIN, Monrovia, Calif.; and Mrs. Freda BUNTING, Apple Valley, Calif.; and two brothers, David SWAIN, Apple Valley, Calif., and Donald SWAIN, Carpenteria, Calif.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Dr. David DETAMORE of Plymouth officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. [Full Military Rites will be accorded by the Rocheter American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars]. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and two hours prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Heart Fund or First Presbyterian Church, Rochester.

Dale Davis

Aug. 26, 1913 - July 22, 1995

Dale DAVIS, 81, 18026 Cave Creek Rd., Space 88, Phoenix, Ariz., died Saturday at John C. Lincoln Hospital in Phoenix.

He was born in Fulton County to Bert and Ocie DAVIS. On may 7, 1935 in Logansport, he married Dorothy CAVENDER, who survives. He was a former resident of Leiters Ford, and a past member of the Leiters Ford United Methodist Church. While a resident of Leiters Ford, he owned and operated a garage, and later worked for A.R. McKesson and McClure Ford Garage, Culver, as a car salesman.

In 1956, he moved to Phoenix, Ariz., and worked several years at Paradise Ford, Scottsdale, Ariz. He worked for Luke Chrysler part-time as their courier. He was an active member of the Grace Evangelical Methodist Church, Phoenix, Ariz.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Fred (Millie) DITMIRE, Rochester; and Mrs. Bill (Maxine) WARREN, Phoenix, Ariz.; six grandchildren, Jeff DITMIRE and Melanie PITTS, both of Rochester; Coleen WATWOOD, Culver; and Rusty and Lance WARREN and Michelle YOUNG, all of Phoenix, Ariz.; seven great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Ed (Eva) LEBO, Leiters Ford; mrs. Don (Ruth) AUTREY, LaPorte; and Mrs. Donna COLEMAN, Phoenix, Ariz.; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were his parents, a grandson, Lyle WARREN, two brothers, Guy and Cecil DAVIS, and one sister, Zelma GRIZZELL.

Services wil be Tuesday at Harrison Mortuary, 8314 N. 7th St., Phoenix, Ariz.

Tuesday, July 25, 1995

John A. Rhodes

Feb. 10, 1920 - July 24, 1995

John Arthur RHODES, 75, 3042 Center St., Tippecanoe, died at 11 a.m. Monday at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.

He was born in Tippecanoe to Arthur and Retna TUCKER RHODES. On Jan. 21, 1949 in Mentone he married Loretta R. SWIHART, who survives. He retired in 1982 from General Telephone after 36 years of service. He was a member of a Baptist Church, Tippecanoe, and served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

Surviving is one daughter, Mrs. Bert (Vicki) BELLEW, Ft. Myers, Fla. Preceding in death were two brothers, Claude and Lloyd RHODES.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with the Rev. Chad BURKHART officiating. Burial will be in the Tippecanoe Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and one hour prior to services on Thursday.

Joseph Schuetzenhofer

Sept. 28, 1910 - July 24, 1995

Joseph SCHUETZENHOFER, 84, 528 N. 650 E., Rochester, died at 8:30 p.m. Monday at Life Care Center, Rochester.

He was born in Yugoslavia to Joseph and Rose MILLER SCHUTZENHOFER. On Feb. 5, 1939 in Yugoslavia he married Cecelia SACHER, who died May 8, 1993. He moved to this area from Chicago in 1973. He was a farmer and a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Amanica BARATZ, Germany; and Mrs. Teressa WAHL, Ontario, Canada. Preceding in death were two sisters, Rosella and Mary [SCHUETZENHOFER]; and three brothers, Joh, Frank and Tony [SCHUETZENHOFER].

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rochester, with the Rev. John ZAHN officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Rochester. A Scripture Vigil will be at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Eula M. Sowers

Feb. 25, 1935 - July 24, 1995

Eula Mae SOWERS, 60, 14935 Overbrook Dr., Southgate, Mich., died at 9:30 a.m. Monday at her daughter’s residence in Southgate, Mich.

She was born in St. Anthony, Idaho, to Roscoe and Hortense HORSLEY JOHNSON. On March 30, 1956, in Texas, she married John Ross SOWERS, who died on Feb. 18, 1987. She was a singer and an administrative assistant at Associated Management, Detroit, Mich.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Rudi (Laura) RABE, Southgate, Mich.; and Mrs. Christofer (Brenda) GORMAN, Shaker Heights, Ohio; one son, Kelly SOWERS, Indianapolis; seven grandchildren; four sisters, Thelma TACKETT, Middletown, Idaho; Hazel DAVIS, Plano, Texas; Evelyn OLSEN, Caldwell, Idaho; and Erlene WHITE, Palmdale, Calif.; three brothers, Jack EVANS, Denison, Texas; Leonard JOHNSON, Las Vegas, Nev.; and Roscoe JOHNSON, Boise, Idaho. Preceding in death were one brother and one sister.

Graveisde services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Plainview Cemetery, Macy, with the Rev. Darell TAGGART officiating. No visitation is scheduled. Arrangements are being handled by Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Wednesday, July 26, 1995

Kent E. Smith

March 23, 1933 - July 20, 1995

Private services were held at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron, for Kent Eugene SMITH, 62, 214 E. Walnut St., Akron.

Mr. Smith died Thursday, July 20, at his residence. He was born in Warsaw to Ray and Iris SCHRAMP SMITH. He married Joan QUEEN, and they subsewuently divorced. He was a resident of Akron for the past 22 years, coming from Plymouth. He was an employee of Schultz Homes Corp., Etna Green, and also had been a truck driver for a number of years. He served in the U.S. Army.

Surviving are two daughters, Teresa BYRER and Mindy WICKER, both of Bremen; seven grandchildren; and one sister, Joelaine LOWE, Bullhead, Ariz. Preceding in death were his parents.

Carl Reason

Carl “Bud” REASON, 62, formerly of Rt. 2, Kewanna, died at 12:15 a.m. today at Memorial Hospital, Logansport.

Arrangements are pending at McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport.

Thursday, July 27, 1995

Carl M. Reason

March 31, 1933 - July 26, 1995

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Mt. Hope Cemetery Chapel, Logansport, for Carl M. “bud” REASON, 62, No. 2 Chase Park, Logansport.

The Rev. John E. WEEKS wil officiate. Burial will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Logansport. Friends may call one-half hour prior to services in the chapel on Friday. Arrangements are by the McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport.

Mr. Reason, formerly of Route 2, Kewanna, died at 12:15 a.m. Wednesday at Memorial Hospital, Logansport. He was born in Fulton County to Claude and Flossie CLEMENTS REASON. He was a lifelong truck driver and avid race fan, and a US Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict.

Surviving are one daughter, Claudia and husband Roy JOHNSON, Fulton; one son, James REASON, Kewanna; three sisters, Fern SMITH, and Jean and husband Mike LONG, both of Logansport; and Ann SMALL, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; one brother, Roger and wife Mary Lou REASON, Logansport; five grandchildren, Chad, Lindsey, and Landon KRISHER, and Ben and Jesse REASON, all from Fulton; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding in death are two brothers, three sisters, and one nephew, Jack SMITH.

Friday, July 28, 1995

Virgil Kuhn

Sept. 22, 1921 - July 27, 1995

Virgil KUHN, 73, Rt. 1, Denver, died at 5:30 a.m. Thursday at his residence.

He was born in Plymouth to Willard M. and Mabel E. HOFFMAN KUHN. On Dec. 24, 1941 in Miami County, he married Londa MURPHY, who survives. He was a retired farmer and employee of Standard Oil Co., retiring in 1984. He served in the US Army Fifth Unit as a staff sergeant during World War II in Tunisia, Sicily, and Rome, and received three bronze stars. He was a member of the Denver Baptist Church and Mexico Masonic Lodge No. 347. He was an active communty worker, and a North Miami Community School bus driver for 14 years.

Surviving are one son, Larry and wife Lana KUHN, Denver; three grandsons, Michael E. and wife Carman KUHN, Peru; Miles E and wife Lavonna [KUHN], West Lafayette; and Mason E. KUHN, Denver; two brothers, Don E [KUHN], Claypool, and Bernard D. [KUHN], Mentone; and one sister, Tona HUFF, Burket. Preceding in death are his parents.

Private services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev. Steve BATE officiating. Burial will be in the Ever-Rest Memorial Park, Logansport. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Denver Baptist Church Missionary Funds.

Dr. David L. Cook

Dr. David L. COOK, 64, 7344 Taos Trail, Indianapolis, died Thursday evening at Saint Francis Hospital, Beach Grove. He was a former resident of Mentone.

Services are at 1 p.m. Sunday at King Memorial Home, Mentone. Burial will be in the Mentone Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m Saturday at the funeral home.

Clifford Overmyer

Clifford OVERMYER, 83, 18971 Maple Rd., Argos, died at 6:40 a.m. today at Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth.

Arrangements are pending at the Grossman Funeral home, Argos.

Saturday, July 29, 1995

Dr. David L. Cook

July 13, [1931] - July 27, 1995

Services for Dr. David L COOK, 64, 7344 Taos Trail, Indianapolis, and formerly of Mentone, will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

The Rev. Will LAWSON Sr., will officiate. Burial will be in the Mentone Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. today.

Dr. Cook died at 7:15 p.m. Thursday at St. Francis Hospital, Beech Grove, following a four-month illness. He was born in Indianapolis to Cleland C. and Vivian KELSO COOK. On January 31, 1953 in Indianapolis he married Barbara “Jodie” MILLER who survives.

He was a retired dentist who practiced in Mentone and Indianapolis. He was a lab technician at Ito and Kody Dental Lab, Indianapolis. He was a member of the Mentone United Methodist Church and had been the church’s choir director. He received his Bachelors Degree and his DDS at Indiana University.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Terry (April) MENZIE, Mentone, and Mrs. Thomas (Laura) ONO, Warsaw; four sons, James D [COOK], Newcastle; Dana C. [COOK], Indianapolis; David L. II. [COOK], Ossian, and Christopher [COOK], Noblesville; ten grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Donald (Judith) CROSSMAN, Carmel, and one brother, James N. COOK Sr., St. Petersburg, Fla. Preceding in death was one son, Brian M. [COOK].

Clifford M. Overmyer

Aug. 26, 1911 - July 28, 1995

Services for Clifford M. OVERMYER, 83, 18971 South Maple Road, Argos, will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday. The Maxinkuckee I.O.O.F. Lodge will conduct memorial services at the funeral home at 6 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos.

Mr. Overmyer was born in Culver to George Washington and Almeda McKINSEY OVERMYER. He had 11 brothers and sisters. On March 25, 1933 in Marshall County he married Cornelia L. CROW who died Aug. 28, 1987. He was a retired farmer and member of the Maxinkuckee I.O.O.F. for more than 60 years.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Robert (Lenora) VOREIS, Argos; Violet OVERMYER, Knox, and Mrs. Randy (Mary L.) OVERMYER, Goshen; one son, Meril and Dorothy OVERMYER, Argos; ten grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; one brother, Cecil OVERMYER, Edwardsburg, Mich.

Raymond Krieg

July 4, 1913 - July 28, 1995

Raymond [KRIEG], 82, 12280 Plymouth-Goshen Trail, Plymouth, died at 10:45 a.m. Friday at his home following an illness.

He was born in Akron to Charles and Lucy KRIEG. On April 29, 1933 in South Bend he married Mary E. YIKE who survives. In 1975, after 22 years, he retired as produce manager for Kroger co. He worked at Buchtel True Value and sold and repaired bicycles. He was a former member of the Plymouth Optimists and the First United Methodist Church.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Mrs. Cy (Carol) SARBER, Plymouth; Mrs. Fred (Charlene) JENSEN, Hamlet; and Linda HINDMAN, Plymouth; one son, Charles and Gloria KRIEG, Plymouth; sixteen grandchildren; eihteen great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Maureen KRIEG, Yorktown, and one brother, Dale [KRIEG], Akron. Preceding in death was one brother, David [KRIEG].

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Johnson Funeral Home, 1100 North Michigan St., Plymouth, with the Rev. Al KUNDENREICH officiating. Burial will be in the New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday. Memorials may be made to the Marshall County Cancer Society and Hearthstone Hospice.

Monday, July 31, 1995

Carl E. Collins

Nov. 14, 1918 - July 30, 1995

Carl Edward “Bud” COLLINS, 76, 2603 Captains Ct., died at 4 p.m. Sunday at Life Care Center of Rochester.

He was born in Strausburg, Ill., to Roscoe and Grace WHITE COLLINS. On Dec. 21, 1940 in Oakland, Ill., he married Ester Ruth SYLVESTER, who survives. He was a resident of the Rochester community since 1950, coming here from Matoon, Ill. He was a foreman for Torx Products, Rochester for 26 years, retiring in October of 1976.

Surviving are one son, Ronald Eugene and wife Norena COLLINS, Marion; two grandchildren, Ronald Eric COLLINS, West Lafayette; and Dawn Rae COLLINS, Marion; five sisters, Mrs. Buryl (Eva) REESE, Mrs. Howard (Edna) HOLLOWAY, Mrs. Richard (Alberta) SMITH, and Mrs. Mildred EMIGH, all of Rochester; and Mrs. Leota PARKS, Joliet, Ill.; two brothers, Melvin and wife (Gladise) COLLINS, Rochester; and Merle and wife (Beverly) COLLINS, Coal City, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding in death are his parents.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuessday in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. There wil be no public visitation or viewing. Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochestr, is in charge of the arrangements.

Sharon Staner Crum

Sharon STANER CRUM, 45, formerly of Argos, died at 8:34 a.m. Sunday at her residence in Nicholasville, Ky.

Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Pauline Wilson

April 26, 1907 - July 31, 1995

Pauline WILSON, 86, Life Care Center of Rochester, died at 4 a.m. today at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.

She was born in Wickliffe, Ky., to William and Molly BOYD TISDALE. She married Hullon LANE, who preceded her in death. She then married Dewey J. WILSON, who died on Aug. 7, 1967. Formerly of Akron, she worked at Chamberlin Products Co., Akron. She was a member of the Silver Creek Church of God, Silver Lake.

Surviving are one daughter, Dorothy KERLIN, Rochester; seven grandchildren, including Terry GEARHART and Bobbie MOLLOHAN, and six great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were two sons, Maurice LANE and Robert W. LANE; one brother; three sisters; and one grandchild.

Services wil be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Silver Creek Church of God, Silver Lake. Burial will be in the Lakeview Cemetery, Silver Lake. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Shirl R. Ton

Dec. 18, 1935 - July 28, 1995

Shirl Rochelle TON, 59, Kewanna, died at 1:15 a.m. Friday at the residence of her brother.

She was born in Chesterton to Lewis and Gertrude DABBERT TON. She was a life long area resident of Northwest Indiana, and a secretary for Media Purchasing SMY, Inc., Chicago, Ill.

Surviving are four brothers, Ronald and wife Denita TON; and Richard and wife Patricia TON, both of Michigan City; Bryan and wife Beverly TON, Kewanna; and Kevin TON, Chesterton; two nieces; five nephews; two great-nephews; and one great-niece. Preceding in death are her parents and one sister, Kimberly TON.

Services were at 11 a.m. today at the Edmonds and Evans Funeral Home, Chesterton, with the Revs. Bryan and Beverly TON and the Rev. Michael PORTER officiating. Burial is in the Chesterton Cemetery. Memorial may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Helen F. Bookwalter

Jan 10, 1904 - July 29, 1995

Helen Flossie BOOKWALTER, 91, Twelve Mile, died at 2:25 a.m. Saturday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Logansport.

She was born in Armstrong, Ill. to Frederick Charles and Ada Edith WERNIGK GREEN. On March 18, 1925 in Kokomo, she married Ross H. BOOKWALTER, who died on Aug. 20, 1973. She was a homemaker and member of the Twelve Mile United Methodist Church, charter member of the Twelve Mile Order of Eastern Star, 50-year member of Fulton Chapter Order of Eastern Star, and charter member of United Methodist Women of the Twelve Mile United Methodist Church.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Bill (Lois) MURDEN, Carmel; one son, Donald R. and wife Sally BOOKWALTER, Houston, Texas; one brother, Floyd GREEN, Twelve Mile; two sisters, Martha McHENRY, Brownsburg, and Maxine HEGE, Wabash; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Preceding in death was one sister, Rosa GREEN.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev. Mark METZ officiating. Burial wil be in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Richard B. Richter

June 24, 1913 - July 31, 1995

Richard B. RICHTER, 82, 520 E 3rd St., Peru, died at 11:30 a.m. Monday at Woodlawn Hospital. He was born in Fulton County to Earl and Girtle BABER RICHTER. On Feb. 24, 1940, he married Villa STECHER, who died on Feb. 27, 1993. On June 13, 1995, he married Mary HILEMAN CRIDER, who survives. He owned and operated Dick’s Body Shop in Peru from 1948 until his retirement in 1979. He graduated from Peru High School, and was a t0-year member of the Peru Elks Lodge, Peru-Miami Lodge No. 67, F&AM, and Mizpah Shrine of Fort Wayne. He moved from Nyona Lake to Peru in June.

Surviving are one daughter, Mary Ann PATTERSON, and two grandchildren, Dawn Marie and Kevin Scott PATTERSON, all of Bloomington; and one sister, Ethyljean BREEDING, Lafayette.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, Peru, with the Rev. Eugene CORRELL officiatng. Burial will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetry, Peru. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m Wednesday at the funeral home. Masonic services will be at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Sharon K. Crum

Aug. 3, 1949 - July 30, 1995

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, for Sharon Kay CRUM, 45, 107 N Glen Cove Ave., Nicholasvile, Ky.

The Rev. Leon HOEFER will officiate. Burial will be in the Argos Maple Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Jessamine County Hospice, Nicholasville, Ky.

Mrs. Crum, formerly of Walkerton and Argos, died at 8:34 a.m. Sunday at her residence. She was born in Plymouth to Oliver and Hazel BENNENGHOFF STANER. On April 11, 1981 in South Bend, she married Kenneth R CRUM, who survives. She had resided in Nicholasville, Ky for the past two years. She had been a secretary for the former State Exchange Bank of Culver, and had worked for Wal-Mart, Plymouth. She was a 1967 graduate of Argos Community High School.

Surviving are one daugher, Mrs. Doug (Gina) FIELDER, South Bend; two sons, Cameron KIFFMEYER and Christopher CRUM, both of Nicholasvile, Ky.; three grandchildren, Justine, Douglas and Robert FIELDER, of South Bend; her mother, Mrs. Hazel STANER, Argos; one sister, Mrs. Kevin (Judy) STEWART, Argos; and one brother, Larry and wife Geri STANER, Bremen. Preceding in death was her father, Oliver STANER, who died in February of 1992.

Norma Ruth Cotterman

Oct. 24, 1927 - July 30, 1995

Norma Ruth TONEY COTTERMAN, 67, Rochester, died Sunday at Methodist Hospita, Indianapolis. She was married to Gail Henry COTTERMAN, who preceded her in death. She was a homamaker.

Surviving are two sons, Jay H. COTTERMAN, Palatine, Ill., and Jeffrey P. COTTERMAN, Indianapolis; two daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Gail R.) PADULA, Indianapolis, and Mrs. Mark (Gaye M.) MOELER, Plainfield; nine grandchidren; and one great-grandchild.

There will be no service or visitation. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Conkle Funeral Home, Speedway Chapel, Indianapolis, is handling the arrangements.

Tuesday, August 1, 1995

Guy Heishman Jr.

Guy HEISHMAN Jr., 65, 102 N. Indiana Ave., died at 6:02 p.m. Monday at Memorial Hospital, South Bend.

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

Wednesday, August 2, 1995

Guy Heishman Jr.

June 11, 1930 - July 31, 1995

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the First Church of God, Rochester, for Guy HEISHMAN Jr., 65, 102 N. Indiana Ave.

The Rev. Sam BENNETT will officiate. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, and at the church one hour prior to services. Memorials may be made to the Abundant Life Ministries and the First Church of God, Rochester.

Mr. Heishman died at 6:02 p.m. Monday at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. He was born in Reynolds to Guy and Cora SMITH HEISHMAN Sr. On June 13, 1948 in Logansport, he married Evelyn L. SHAVER, who survives. He lived in the Rochester community for 48 years, coming from Cass County. He was the owner and operator of Heishman Bakery, Rochester since 1990, and had worked with his son, Mark, at the bakery since 1984. Prior to this he had been employed by Sap’s Bakery Rochester for a number of years. He was a member of the First Church of God, Rochester, and was a Sunday School teacher there.

Surviving are four sons, Stephen R. [HEISHMAN] and wife Dina, Plymouth; Gary W. [HEISHMAN] and wife Kay, Fort Wayne; Kenny G. [HEISHMAN] and wife Debbie, and Mark [HEISHMAN] and wife Mary Anne, all of Rochester; ten grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Dale (Annis) SEVERNS, Akron; and Geneva WALTERS, Rochester; and one brother, Kenneth [HEISHMAN], Logansport. Preceding in death were his parents, one granddaughter, Tracey Anne, who died in 1982; two sisters; and five brothers.

Rev. Fredrick G. Kuebler

Rev. Fredrick G. KUEBLER, 92, formerly of Rochester, died at 5:50 a.m. today at Methodist Home, Warren, where he had lived sicne 1985.

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

Thursday, August 3, 1995

Margaret E. Quivey

Margaret E. QUIVEY, 91, 420 N. Walnut St., Plymouth, died at 3:45 p.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph’s Hospital of Marshal County.

Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Reba L. Shore

Jan. 18, 1891 - Aug. 2, 1995

Reba Louise SHORE, 104, 525 Pontiac St., died at 3:25 p.m. Wednesday at the Life Care Center, Rochester.

Born Jan. 18, 1891 in Rochester to Frank F and Laura Virginia McMAHAN MOORE, she was Fulton County’s oldest resident.

On April 24, 1913 in Rochester, she married Arthur B. SHORE, who died on April 22, 1962. She and her husband owned the A.B. Shore Clothing Co in Rochester from 1912 to 1962. She was a 1910 graduate of Rochester Normal College, taught in Tippecanoe and Sprinkleburg schools, and was longtime treasurer of Rochester Normal College Alumni Association. She was the oldest living member of First Presbyterian Church, Rochester, and had been a member since 1918. She was a member of the Manitou Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Presbyterian Women’s Association, and Fulton County Historical Society.

Survving are one daughter, Mrs. Bill (Mary Virgina) STOUT, Grand Ledge, Mich.; four grandchildren, Mrs. David (Nancy L.) STOUT PURKIS, Saginaw, Mich.; Mrs. Sam (Susan) STOUT SHARP, Boyne City, Mich.; Mrs. John (Marcia) WYNALDA, Lansing, Mich.; and Robert P. SHORE, Kokomo; nine great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchidren; two nieces; and one nephew, Hugh MOORE, Rochester. Prceding in death were one son, Byron SHORE, Julie HOLLEY and Carolyn RHODES, and four brothers, Fred, Jim, Levi, and Robert MOORE.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Sue BURTON officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the local mini-bus fund, Fulton County Historica Society, and the First Presbyterian Church.

Fred G. Kuebler

Sept. 1, 1902 - Aug. 2, 1995

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Grace United Methodist Church, Rochester, for Rev. Fred George KUEBLER, 92, United Methodist Memorial Home, Warren.

The Revs. C. David HOGSETT and Jack HARTMAN will officiate. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, and one hour prior to the services on Saturday at the church.

Mr. Kuebler, formerly of Rochester, died at 5:05 a.m. Wednesday at United Methodist Memorial Home, Warren, where he lived since September of 1985. He was born in Dayton, Ohio to George Frederick and Emma KUEBLER On June 6, 1926 in Sumner, Iowa, he married Loretta A. LEYH, who died on June 4, 1991. He was a Methodist Pastor, and had pastored churches in Kokomo, South Bend, Indianapolis, Huntingburg, Huntington, Wabash, Bremen, and Rochester. He retired in 1969 in Rochester, and became a member of Grace United Methodist Church. He served on the staff as Parish Visitng Pastor through 1985, when he moved to Warren. He was a 1926 graduate of Naperville College, Naparville, Ill.

Surviving are one son, George and wife Jean KUEBLER, St. Paul, Minn; five grandchildren, Mrs. Robert (Susan) CALLAN, Amarillo, Texas; Stephen, Las Vegas, Nev.; Michael, San Francisco, Calif.; Richard, Oklahoma City, Okla; and Jonathan [KUEBLER], Puyallup, Wash.; nine great-grandchildren; and one sister-in-law, Mrs. Mary LEYH, Sumner, Iowa. Preceding in death was one sister, Mrs. Mildred SCHROYEN.

Friday, August 4, 1995

Margaret E. Quivey

Sept. 26, 1903 - Aug. 2, 1995

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, for Margaret E. QUIVEY, 91, 420 N. Walnut St., Apt. 5, Plymouth.

The Rev. Al KUNDENREICH will officiate. Burial will be in the Maxinkuckee I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Culver. Her funeral service is a celebration of her life, and the public is invited to join in this celebration from 4-8 p.m. today or one hour prior to services Saturday, and through the services, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the First Methodist Church, Plymouth, or to the charity of one’s choice

Mrs. Quivey died at 3:45 p.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph’s Hospital of Marshall County. She was born in Jasper County to James H. and Mary J. SHOOK ADAMSON. On May 14, 1926 near Plymouth, she married Albert I. QUIVEY, who died on Feb. 28, 1992. She lived most of her life in the Marshall County area, coming from Crawfordsville where she lived 22 years, and before that, Lake County, where she lived 27 years. She was a retired librarian in Lowell, and also taught school in Union Township of Marshall County. She was a member of New Market United Methodist Church and honorary member of the New Market Womens Club, member of the Indiana Trail Grange at Lake County, and a 52-year member of the Extension Homemakers Club.

Surviving are one daughter, Jane BOYER, Marion; two sons,Jack and wife Barbara QUIVEY, Culver; and James and wife Donna Jean QUIVEY, Charleston, Ill.; eleven grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were her parents; two sisters, Lucie WILLITS and Bess BYERS; one daughter, Marylee MOODY, who died in 1962; an infant granddaughter; and a niece, Ardis HENDERSON.

Saturday, August 5, 1995

John F. Jackson

Oct. 25, 1921 - Aug. 4, 1995

John F. JACKSON, 73, 1416 South 1275 East, Akron, died at 7:20 a.m. Friday at Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne, from injuries received in an accident on Indiana 114 east of Akron on Thursday.

He was born in Ivyton, Ky., to Smith and Goldie RAMEY JACKSON. On Dec. 12, 1960 inAthens he married Zefie CONLEY JACKSON, who survives.

He was an Erie Railroad retiree.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Rueben (Pamalene) ROMO, Akron; Mrs. Joe (Shirley) SHEPHERD, Disko; one son, John M. LARGO; five grandchildren; four sisters, Delphia HACKWORTH, Silver Lake; Mrs. Herman (Jewel) RICE, Kentucky; Mandy HACKWORTH, North Manchester, and Mrs. Ralph (Carmie) BARTON, Fort Wayne; nine brothers, Hershel [JACKSON], Michigan; Henry [JACKSON], North Manchester; Don [JACKSON], Roann; Junior [JACKSON], Kentucky; Clint [JACKSON], North Manchester; Kelly [JACKSON], Liberty Mills; Glen [JACKSON], Columbia City; Rick [JACKSON], Wabash, and Roy [JACKSON], South Whitley, and three daughters and one son by a previous marriage. Preceding in death were three brothers and a grandchild.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. Burial will be in the Gaerte Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Sunday.

Monday, August 7, 1995

Austin Bailey

July 27, 1934 - Aug. 5, 1995

Austin BAILEY, 61, 2955 Indian Creek Rd., Logansport, died at 7:39 a.m. Saturday at Memorial Hospital, Logansport.

He was born in Hendricks, Ky. to Ottis and Revia ARNETT BAILEY. He lived in Logansport for 30 years, coming from Medaryville.

Surviving are his mother, Revia FISHER, Winamac; three sisters, Frances JAMES and Lonie MILLER, both of Macy; and Versie MILLER, Logansport; and three brothers, Jason [BAILEY], DeMotte, Claude [BAILEY], Logansport, and Ottis [BAILEY] Jr., Lafayette. Preceding in death was his father, Ottis BAILEY.

Private services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Frain Mortuary, Winamac, with the Rev. David LALLATHIN officiating. Burial will be in the McKinley Memorial Gardens, Winamac. Friends may call from 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Monday, and 8 a.m.-noon Tuesday at the mortuary.

Tuesday, August 8, 1995

Mildred I. Williams

April 8, 1902 - Aug. 8, 1995

Mildred I. WILLIAMS, 93, formerly of Kewanna, died at 2:15 a.m. today at Winamac Nursing Home, where she resided.

She was born in Royal Center to William H. and Laura E. CALDWELL KISTLER. On Sept. 11, 1918 in Royal Center, she married Wilbur WILLIAMS, who died on Nov. 15, 1982. She was a homemaker, and a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women at Lake Bruce. She liked to crochet and enjoyed her grandchildren.

Surviving are two daughters, Belva SKINNER, Winamac; and Bertha ANTICO, Connersville; two sons, Keith [WILLIAMS], Monon; and Glenn [WILLIAMS], Fulton; one daughter-in-law, Phyllis WILLIAMS, Bunker Hill; twenty grandchildren; forty-three great-grandchildren; and nineteen great-great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were one son, Gene [WILLIAMS]; three brothers; two sisters; two granddaughters; and one grandson.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Harrison-Metzger Chapel, Royal Center, with the Rev. Junior BOSE officiating. Burial will be in the Royal Center Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, and after 8 a.m. Thursday till time of service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church.

Wednesday, August 9, 1995

Alexander DesLauriers

Alexander “Alex” DesLAURIERS, Quebec, Canada, died July 19 in a motorcycle accident in Canada.

He was an exchange student to Culver Communty High School during the 1993-94 school year. He lived with host family Mike MOZAL and his daughter Andria [MOZAL], in Kewanna.

Those wishng to send condolences to the DesLauriers famiy may call Mike Mozal at (219) 542-4062.

Thursday, August 10, 1995

Grace Eley Rodgers

Grace ELEY RODGERS, 90, Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth, died at 5:20 p.m. Wednesday at the nursing home, where she has been a patient since 1993.

She was born near Winamac to David and Allie KEELER McCLAIN. On June 29, 1929 in Lakeville, she married O.M. “Cap” ELEY, who died on Nov. 17, 1963. On Stpt. 9, 1967 in Argos, she married Howard RODGERS, who died on Aug. 1, 1976. Formerly of 308 N. Michigan St., Argos, she lived in the Argos communty for 50 years. She was a retired school teacher, and taught at West High School near Plymouth; Perley School, South Bend; Green Township School near Agos; and Argos Community School, Argos. She attended Manchester College, North Manchester, and Ball State University, Muncie. She was a member of Argos Bible Church, Argos Progressive Club, the O.E.S. No. 26, formerly of Argos, and the Indiana Retired Teachers Association.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Royce (Alice) HARTSOUGH, South Bend; one son, Dick and wife Arlene ELEY, Plymouth; five grandchidren; Valerie HARLEY, Argos; Kathy NICKLAS, LaPorte, David HARTSOUGH, Fort Wayne; Laura EDWARDS, South Bend; and Amy WYLAND, Haggerstown, MD; and ten great-grandchildren. Precedng in death were two sisters and three brothers.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with the Rev. Robbin SMITH officiating. Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos. Friends may call from noon Sunday through the hour of services at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Foundation.

Marjorie E. Weakley

Jan. 30, 1929 - July 29, 1995

Word was received that Marjorie E. WEAKLEY, 66, Ottawa, Ill., died July 29, 1995, at Community Hospital of Ottawa, Ill.

She was born in Watseka, Ill. to Oscar and Kittie KARR SAMUELSON. She is survived by her husband, Harry WEAKLEY; a daughter; and a son. She was the sister of Stanley SAMUELSON, and an aunt of Joyce SROUFE, Rochester.

Services were at the United Methodist Church, Watseka, Ill., with the Rev. Hubert LYTEL officiatng. Burial was at Prairie Dell Cemetery in Iroquois, Ill.

Gale Lewallen

Gale “EZ” LEWALLEN, 87, 2961 18B Rd., Tippecanoe, died at 4:45 p.m. Wednesday at his residence.

Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Friday, August 11, 1995

Gale Lewallen

March 17, 1908 - Aug. 9, 1995

Gale “EZ” LEWALLEN, 87, 2961 18B Rd., Tippecanoe, died 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, August 9, at his residece.

He was born in Tippecanoe to Charles and Ida Mae (OVERSTREET) LEWALLAN. He lived his entire life in the Tippecanoe Community. He married Ethel Jeanette OVERMYER, Bourbon on December 24, 1941.

Mr. Lewallen was an airplane mechanic in the Army Air Corps during WWII. He had worked on the Nickel Plate Railroad with a bridge constructionc crew and was its cook. Picken Patch-Etna Green, ten years. He owned and operated Lewallen’s Standard Oil Service Station in Tippecanoe for 30 years. He was a member of the American Legion, Argos.

Surviving are his wife Ethel Jeanette LEWALLEN; one brother, Charles “Red” (Marjorie) LEWALLEN, Tippecanoe; several nieces and nephews also survive. Preceding in death is a sister, Lois and a brother Russell [LEWALLEN].

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Grossman Funeral home, Argos, with the Pastor Don KAVECOS officiating. Burial will be in the Tippecanoe Cemetery, Tippecanoe. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday and after 9 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home.

Saturday, August 12, 1995

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Monday, August 14, 1995

J. Murray McCarty

Sept. 26, 1898 - Aug. 12, 1995

J. Murray McCARTY, 1200 Pontiac Street, longtime Rochester attorney and prominent civic leader, died Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Four Seasons Retirement Center in Columbus, his home for the past two years. He was 96 years of age.

Mr. McCarty was born in Huntington Sept. 26, 1898, during the presidency of William McKinley and thus lived to see 17 other men occupy the White House. He had been a Rochester resident since the age of six.

A practicing attorney in Rochester for 55 years until his retirement in Aprl, 1993, Mr. McCarty compiled a long and distinguished record of civic leadership. In recognition of the latter the Rochester Chamber of Commerce presented him with its Communty Service Award in 1973.

His involvement in government and civic activities encompassed many spheres.

He was elected Fulton County prosecuting attorney three times and for 25 years was attorney for the Fulton County Board of Commissioners. As attorney for the Fulton County Drainage Board he helped design the Mud Creek drainage system.

At various times during his legal creeer, he was attorney for every one of the county’s eight townships.

In civic affairs, Mr. McCarty was a City Councilman for five years in the 1930s and during the next decade served two terms on the Rochester City School Board, four years as its president. He Also was a member of the Fulton County 4-H Fair Board.

For many years Mr. McCarty was involved in Boy Scout leadership activities and for his achievements there the Three Rivers Council granted him the Silver Beaver Award, its highest

citation for Scout leaders.

A 1915 graduate of Rochster High School, Mr. McCarty was a member of the school’s first baseball team in 1914 that played in a Wabash Valley League with Huntington, Bluffton and North Manchester.

After graduation he went to work for the Rochester Bridge Company as a purchasing and sales agent. With the onset of hard economic times in the early 1930s, he followed the advice of his step-father, Charles C. CAMPBELL, and studied for admission to the bar. Mr. Campbell, incidentally, was Indiana’s oldest practicing attorney when he died here at the age of 95 in 1963.

Mr. McCarty was past president and the only surviving charter member of the Rochester Kiwanis Club, which was organized in 1929. A fervent golfer, he played the game into his 90s before an injury forced him to give it up.

Mr. McCarty was a member of the First Presbyteruan Church which he served as trustee and elder. He also belonged to the Elks Lodge, Mizpah Shrine of Fort Waye, the Rochester Masonic Lodge and the Fulton County Historical Society. He was a member of the American, Indiana and Fulton County Bar Associations.

His wife, who died in 1968, was the former Henriyetta WARD, whose family was one of Rochester’s earliest settlers, arriving in 1831.

He is survived by a son, Ward McCARTY, Edinburg, grandchildren and great-grandchidren. A son, John [McCARTY], preceded in death April 28, 1978.

Last rites will be conducted Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home with the Rev. Sue BURTON officiating. Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Thelma L. Lockridge

Aug. 11, 1906 - Aug. 12, 1995

Thelma Lorena LOCKRIDGE, 89, 1448 E. 100 S., Akron, died at 3:10 p.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Hospital.

She was born in Kosciusko County, near Akron, to Orin and Zora MEREDITH McFARLAND. On Nov. 26, 1927 in Warsaw, she married Henrly I. LOCKRIDGE, who died on Mar. 3, 1971. She lived most of her life in the Akron area, and was a homemaker and member of Akron Church of God. She was a sales clerk at Harvey’s Dime Store,Akron, retiring in 1976.

Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Meritt (Marjorie) NORDMAN, North Manchester; Mrs. Roy (Marilyn) SANER and Mrs. Rudy (Carolyn) PETROSKY, both of Akron; and Rita LYNN, Wabash; ten grandchildren; twenty-two great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; four sisters, Pauline MORRIS, Claypool; Kathryn ADAMS, Middletown, Ohio; Mrs. Claude (Dorothy) HAUPERT, Akron; and Mrs. Devon (Wilma) TUCKER, Mentone; two brothers, Paul McFARLAND, Akron; and Clair McFARLAND, Downey, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were one granddaughter, Lichelle PETROSKY, who died in 1972; one grandson, James NORDMAN, who died in 1958; and one brother, Dale “Jake” McFARLAND, who died in 1988.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron, with the Rev. James MALBONE officiating. Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today and after 9 a.m. Tuesday through the hour of service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Akron Church of God or the Akron E.M.S.

Clayton E.B. Dailey Jr.

Jan. 24, 1954 - Aug. 8, 1995

Word has been received that Clayton E.B. DAILEY Jr., Pensacola, Fla., died Tuesday afternoon at his residence.

He was born in South Bend to Clayton “Buzz” Sr. and Reba Jean DAILEY. He was married to Tyalia LEMIRE, who survives. He was a chaplain’s Assistant in the U.S. Army, and a member of Greenpeace Gulf Coast and Citizens Against Toxic Exposure. He was an environmentalist and a volunteer for the Salvation Army, Pernsacola, Fla.

Surviving are his daughter, Angel [DAILEY]; and three sons, Chad, Jonathon and Christopher [DAILEY], all of Pensacola, Fla.; his father, Clayton “Buzz” DAILEY Sr., Rochester; his mother, Reba Jean DAILEY, South Bend; one sister, Janet G. BILLSBROUGH, South Bend; and one brother, Randy L. [DAILEY], Walkerton.

Private services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Highland Cemetery Chapel, South Bend, with the Rev. Ray THOMAS officiating. Burial wil be in the Highland Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Memorials may vbe made to any charity. Arrangements are being handled by Benbole Funeral Home, Pensacola, Fla.

Virginia C. Thompson

May 23, 1916 - Aug. 12, 1995

Virginia C. THOMPSON, 79, 3541 E. Fort Wayne Rd., Rochester, died at 11 a.m. Saturday at her residence.

She was born in Rochester to Jay and Nellie HART WALTZ. On Jan. 1, 1935 in Rochester, she married George THOMPSON Jr., who survives. She was a former employee of Wiles Department Store and Dr. John Glackman, and a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, Rochester.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Ronald (Virginia) JANA, Kewanna; Mrs. Donald (Loretta Sue) KOCHENDERFER and Mrs. Robert (Mary Jane) EBER, both of Rochester; one grandson, Brian EBER, Rochester; five granddaughters, Brenda EBER, Lisa BOYER, Lauri JANA, Debbie PARIKH, and Diane KOCHENDERFER; and one great-gradson, Austin Jana BOYER. Preceding in death were one brother, Paul WALTZ; and one sister, Charlotte SEVERNS.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Donald BRENNEMAN officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church, Rochester.

Vickie M. Moore

Sept. 12, 1952 - Aug. 12, 1995

Vickie M. MOORE, 42, 2411 Bayview Dr., Rochester, died at 6:05 a.m. Saturday at University Hospital, Indianapolis.

She was born in Peru to Paul G. and Nellie SPENCER THIRY. She was employed at United Technologies, Bourbon, and was a member of the Denver Saddle Club.

Surviving are two daughters, Lisa MANNS and Tracy MOORE; and two sons, Harold and Ronald MOORE; all of Rochester; one grandchild; her father, Paul G. THIRY; her mother, Mrs. Walter (Nellie) HALL, Canton, Ohio; four brothers, Paul W. and Robert “Jake” THIRY, both of Denver; Quinton D. THIRY, Rochester; and Donald W. HALL, Canton, Ohio; three sisters, Brenda HERBRUCK and Leona “Midge” HENDERSHOT, both of Canton, Ohio; and Ethel M. THIRY, Rochester; several step-brothers and step-sisters; and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, Mexico, with the Revs. Rudell SPARKS and John SPENCE officiating. Burial will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Tuesday, August 15, 1995

J. Murray McCarty

Sept. 26, 1898 - Aug. 12, 1995

J. Murray McCARTY, 97, 1200 Pontiac St., died at 1:55 p.m. Sunday at Four Seasons Retirement Center, Columbus, where he has resided for the past two years.

He was born in Huntington to John A. and Grace MURRAY McCARTY. On Sept. 9, 1921 in St. Joseph, Mich., he married Henriyetta A. WARD, who died on Nov. 23, 1968. He was an attorney for 55 years in Rochester, retiring in April of 1993. He was a 1915 graduate of Rochester High School, and a member of the Rochester First Presbyterian Church, last surviving charter member of Rochester Kiwanis Club, South Bend Scottish Rite, Fort Wayne Shrine Club, Rochester Masonic Lodge No. 79, Rochester Elks and Moose Lodges, and Fulton County Bar Association.

He was a former Rochester School Board member and president, former president of Three Rivers boy Scout Council and recipient of the Boy Scout Silver Beaver Award, former State GOP Finance Chairman, a three-term Fulton County Prosecutor, and former Fulton County attorney. He attended Purdue University and was a member of the John Purdue Club.

Surviving are one son, Ward A. McCARTY, Columbus; seven grandchildren; four great-grandsons; and one niece, Mrs. Garry (Zanna) DANIELS, Rochester. Precedng in death were one son, John M. McCARTY, who died on April 28, 1978; and one sister, Mrs. Ruth DAVISSON.

Services will be at 1:30 Thursday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Sue BURTON officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and after 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Rochester Elks Lodge or Rochester Kiwanis Club Scholarships Funds or the Shrine Hospitals.

Wednesday, August 16, 1995

Robert G. Brooks

Oct. 7, 1949 - Aug. 9, 1995

Word was received that Robert Graydon BROOKS, 45, Ashtabula, Ohio, died last Wednesday in Ashtabula.

He was born in Conneaut, Ohio to Gordon and Irene HACKATHORN BROOKS He was a life-long county resident of Ashtabula, Ohio. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 943, American Legion Dewey Howlett Post No. 103, and the East Ashtabula Club. He was a missile systems analyst for the U.S. Air Force in Vietnam.

Surviving are his mother, Irene BROOKS, Ashtabula, Ohio; two sons, Chad and Todd [BROOKS], both of Rochester; three grandchildren; and three brothers, John [BROOKS], Grayson, Ky.; Roy [BROOKS], Orlando, Fla.; and Glen [BROOKS], Linesville, Pa. Preceding in death was his father, Gordon BROOKS.

Services were Saturday at 11:30 a.m. at the Zaback Funeral Home, Ashtabula. Burial was in Dart Cemetery, Richmond Township.

Mary M. Sampsel

May 6, 1916 - Aug. 16, 1995

Mary M. SAMPSEL, 79, formerly of E. 9th St., died at 2:05 a.m. today at Rochester Health Care.

She was born in Logansport to Otto and Lena SCHERER JASORKA. She owned and operated the Mayfair Beauty Salon in Rochester for over 30 years. She was a member of the Akron Church of God, the Goldenaires of the church, Order of Eastern Star, and the Rochester Euchre Club.

Surviving are one daughter, Jeanine L. BURNS, Mishawaka; one son, Douglas V. SAMPSEL, Akron; and four grandchildren, Sean BURNS, Erik SAMPSEL, Jeremy SAMPSEL, and Ashley SAMPSEL. Preceding in death were one sister, Elizabeth SULLIVAN; and one brother, Robert JASORKA.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. James MALBONE officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, and one hour prior to services on Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Akron Church of God.

Clarence O. Foster

Clarence O. FOSTER, 67, 2208 S. Julian St., Warsaw, died at 6:22 p.m. Tuesday at Kosciusko Community Hospital.

Arrangements are pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Thursday, August 17, 1995

Wayne A. Huppert

Wayne A. HUPPERT, 59, 306 E Raymond St., Bremen, died at 6:43 a.m.today at St. Joseph Hospital, Mishawaka.

Arrangements are pending at Mishler Funeral Home, Bremen.

Herschel B. Linn

Oct. 11, 1921 - Aug. 15, 1995

Herschel B. LINN, 73, 306 Washington St., Mentone, died Tuesday at his residence.

He was born in Mentone to Byron and Zoa D. DORLAND LINN. He was a lifetime resident of Mentone, a member of Mentone Masonic odge, and a noted area baseball player. He owned and operated Linn’s Service Station, Mentone, for many years. He was a World War II Navy veteran.

Surviving is one sister, Mrs. John (Margaret) MILLER, Mentone. Preceding in death was a brother, Harold LINN.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at King Memorial Home, Mentone. Burial will be in the Mentone Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Clarence O. Foster

Jan. 26, 1928 - Aug. 15, 1995

Clarence O. “Jr.” FOSTER, 67, 2208 S Julian St., Warsaw, died at 6:22 p.m. Tuesday at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

He was born in Chicago, Ill. to Clarence O. and Linda NERCHE FOSTER. On May 21, 1955 in Dalton, Ill., he married Arlene HARTMAN, who survives. He was a veteran of the Korean War and resided in Warsaw since 1978. He was a cabinet maker at Chris-Craft Boats, Goshen, retiring in 1993.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Mitch (Vicki) SCOTT, Burkett; and Mrs. Mike (Julie) CLARK, North Webster; two sons, Gregg [FOSTER], Mentone; and Brian [FOSTER], Warsaw; three sisters, Mrs. Paul (Bonnie) SCHMIEDL, Dalton, Ill.; Mrs. David (Clara) SHAUGHNESSY, Sawyer, Mich.; and Mrs. Lenny (Jeanette) POZNIAK, Largo, Fla.; one brother, Don [FOSTER], Calumet City, Ill.; and nine grandchildren.

Service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with the Rev. Norman NELLIS officiating. Burial will be in the Tippecanoe Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Military rites will be conducted graveside.

Patty L. Eiler

Sept. 12, 1926 - Aug. 15, 1995

Patty L. EILER, 68, Roann, died at 5:18 p.m. Tuesday at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.

She was born in Rochester to George E. and Edith CUMMINGS STEININGER. On Feb. 18, 1945, she married Galen C. EILER, who died on Oct. 17, 1991. She was a member of Roann Church of the Brethren where she was director of the Children’s Department for 30 years, song leader, choir director, deaconess and lay shepherd. She was chairman of the Roann Womens Retreat and a volunteer at Timbercrest Retirement Community, North Manchester. She was a graduate of North Side High School, Fort Wayne, and attended Anderson University.

Surviving are one son, Mark E. [EILER], Wabash; one daughter, Mrs. Clifton (Becky) CORDES, Roann; one sister, Mary Ruth SPRUNGER, Berne; and five grandchildren. Preceding was one brother.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Roann Church of the Brethren, with the Revs. Kurt SNYDER and William EBERLY officiating. Burial will be in the Roann Community Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Friday at the Roann Chapel, Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Church of the Brethren Building Fund, Children’s Department, or Roann Womens Retreat.

Friday, August 18, 1995

Stephen Doyne Shrive

Aug. 17, 1995 - Aug. 17, 1995

Graveside services were at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery for Stephen Doyne SHRIVER, son of Jeffery and Jane SHRIVER, 1207 Lakeshore Dr., Rochester. The Rev. Lonnie PETERS officiated. He was stillborn at 11:28 a.m. Friday, Aug. 11, at Kosciusko Communty Hospital, Warsaw.

Surviving are his parents, Jeffery Smith and Fleetie Jane EMERY SHRIVER; ;his twin brother, Benjamin Smith SHRIVER; and sister, Stephanie Paige SHRIVER, all of Rochester; maternal grandparents, Doyne and Luella KING EMERY, Macy; paternal grandparents, Stephen and Jane SMITH SHRIVER, Rochester; and paternal great-grandparents, Margaret SMITH, Rochester; and Don SHRIVER, Rochester.

The Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, was in charge of the arrangements.

Boyd Kotterman

April 14, 1911 - Aug. 17, 1995

Boyd KOTTERMAN, 84, Rural Route 2, Macy, died at 6:30 a.m. Thursday at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.

He was born in Perry Township in Miami County to Truman and Elizabeth SNYDER KOTTERMAN On Oct. 19, 1929 in Chili, he married Gaythal Evelyn MUSSELMAN, who died on June 14, 1977. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Mexico Church of the Brethren.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Garth (Mary Kathryn) HAINES, Denver; and Mrs. Herbert (Virginia Louise) BEATTIE, Fort Wayne; one son-in-law, Russell CONE, Mountain Iron, Minn; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were his parents, and one daughter, Joyce CONE.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Revs. Tim DEARDORFF and Don RITCHEY officiating. Burial will be in the Westlawn Cemetery, Denver. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Mexico Church of the Brethren.

Victor D. Gillum

Nov. 13, 1918 - Aug. 16, 1995

Victor Donald GILLUM, 76, Rural Route 3, Peru, died at 11:55 p.m. Wednesday at Howard Community Hospital, Kokomo.

He was born in Downsville, La. to Marvin M. and Irene PURDUE GILLUM. On June 15, 1947 in Dallas, Texas, he married Minnie Lovera SNOWDEN, who survives. He retired as a U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sergeant July 31, 1973. He joined the Army Air Corps in 1940, and served in the military for nine years of combat service during World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam. He served in Australia, New Guinea, Midway, and North Africa and Saigon.

He was a Protestant.

Surviving are two daughters, Charlene SHAFER, Peru; and Vickie ROGERS, Bloomington; and one son, Dennis W. [GILLUM], Peru; three brothers, Merrill [GILLUM], Brownsville, Texas; Vasco [GILLUM], Riverside, Calif.; and Billy [GILLUM], Crossett, Ark.; and nine grandchidren. Preceding in death were his parents. Services are at 1 p.m. Sunday at the McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev. Tim DEARDORFF officiating. Burial will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Wayne A. Huppert

July 13, 1936 - Aug. 17, 1995

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Mishler Funeral Home, Bremen, for Wayne A. HUPPERT, 59, 306 E. Raymond St., Bremen.

The Rev. Rex CHARLES of Grace United Methodist Church, Bremen, will officiate. Burial will be in the Bremen Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Marshall County Hot Air Affair Balloon Association.

Mr. Huppert died at 6:43 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Hospital, Mishawaka. He was born in Akron to William C. and Mary Evelyn KREIGHBAUM HUPPERT. On Dec. 26, 1959 in Bremen, he married Jayne Marlene RHOADE, who survives. He had resided in Bremen since 1959, coming from Akron. He was the manager at R.W. Jenkins Automotive Inc., Nappanee, and attended the Salem United Methodist Church. He was a graduate of Akron High School, a U.S. Army veteran, and attended Tri-State College, Angola.

Surviving are two sons, Michael and wife Beth and Dean [HUPPERT], both of Bremen; one grandson, Mitchel William HUPPERT; one sister, Helen BUCHER, Fort Wayne; and one brother, Gary L. [HUPPERT], Rochester. Preceding in death were his parents.

Saturday, August 19, 1995

Paul E. Shireman

Oct. 9, 1928 - Aug. 18, 1995

Paul E. SHIREMAN, 66, 12635 West 900 South, Akron, died at 10:45 a.m. Friday at Life Care Center Rochester. He had been ill for 2 1/2 months.

He was born in Kosciusko County to Alton and Dessie M. LANDIS SHIREMAN. On July 2, 1955 at the Beaver Dam United Methodist Church he married Martha L. DRUDGE who survives.

He retired from Gen. Corp., Wabash, in 1986 after working there for 39 years. He was a farmer and bus driver for the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation. He was a member of the Beaver Dam United Methodist Church, Manitou Moose Lodge, Rochester Masonic Lodge and the Rochester American Legion. He served in Germany during the Korean Conflict.

Surviving with his wife are one daughter, Dr. Paula K. SHIREMAN, Chicago, Ill. two sons, Greg L. [SHIREMAN], Schaumberg, Ill., and Mark A. [SHIREMAN], Indianapolis; four grandchildren, Jeffery, Alan, Grant and Derek [SHIREMAN]; two sisters, Mrs. Lonnie (Betty) SCHIPPER, Akron, and Mrs. Robert (Margie) MATTIX, Claypool.

Services will be at 10:30 am. Monday at the Beaver Dam United Methodist Church with the Revs. Ersel POTTS and Evelyn TAYLOR CAIN officiating. Burial wil be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. Memorials may be made to the Beaver Dam United Methodist Church and the American Cancer Society.

Monday, August 21, 1995

Ella Burnett

Ella BURNETT, 75, formerly of the Akron area, died at 11:35 a.m. Sunday at Life Care Center, Rocheter, where she resided.

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

William E. Heltzel

Dec. 29, 1907 - Aug. 19, 1995

Col. William E. HELTZEL, 87, Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home, Warsaw, died there at 5:12 p.m. Saturday.

He was born in Miami County, south of Akron, to Elmer and Lillian DAWSON HELTZEL. On Feb. 12, 1977 in Macy, he marriee Virginia WILSON KIBIGER, who died on Dec. 16, 1989. He was a retired U.S. Army Colonel, who served under Gen. George Patton in World War II, with occupation troops in Germany and with NATO troops in France. He graduated from the Army Command and Staff College and was a former instructor of military history at the University of California at Berkley. He held many command posts in various locations during his 30 years of military service.

Formerly of 747 Oak St., Warsaw, he graduated from Akron High School and Purdue University. He was a member of the First Christian Church, Warsaw and belonged to the F&AM Masonic Lodge, Akron, for more than 50 years. He spent the winter months in San Antonio, Texas for many years.

Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Frank (Amy) SISULAK, Riverside, Ill.; and Mrs. Charles (Ethel) MIER, Logansport; three brothers, Marvin [HELTZEL] and wife Maxine, Fort Pierce, Fla.; Dr. Arthur [HELTZEL] and wife Verner, Hopkinville, Ky.; and Gordon [HELTZEL] and wife Jeannette, Rochester; a sistr-in-law, Margaret HELTZEL, Falls Church, Va.; three step-children, Mrs. Eric (Janice) FRANSON, Indianapolis; Charles and wife Phyllis KIBIGER, Fort Wayne; and John and wife Gail KIBIGER, Warsaw; and ten step-grandchidren. Precedig in death were four brothers, Samuel, Robert, Pvt. Earl, and Col. Charles Lester [HELTZEL].

Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. James MALBONE officiating. Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today and one hour prior to services on Tuesday at the funeral home. The American Legion Post 36 and Manitou VFW Post will conduct military graveside rites. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Stephanie Renee Murphy

Aug. 19, 1995 - Aug. 19, 1995

Stephanie Renee MURPHY was stillborn at 1:36 p.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.

Surviving are her parents, Donald Allen and Annie WILLIAMS MURPHY, Akron; maternal grandparents, Billy and Betty WILLIAMS, Akron; paternal grandparents, Donald R. and Charla MURPHY, Harington, Kan.; and paternal great-grandparents, Pete and Sharon MURPHY, Russell Spring, Ky.

Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Akron Cemetery, with the Rev. James MALBONE officiating. Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, is handling the arrangements.

Katherine Eytcheson

Katherine EYTCHESON, 85, Rochester Health Care Center, died at 11:50 a.m. Sunday at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. She was a former resident of the Four Seasons Mobile Home Estates, Rochester.

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

Ermel D. Wilhelm

Aug. 5, 1915 - Aug. 19, 1995

Ermel Dean WILHELM, 80, 218 N. Yearick St., Argos, died at 8:15 a.m. Saturday at Miller’s Merry Nursng Home, Plymouth.

He was born in Bruce Lake Station to George A. and C. Edith GUISE WILHELM. On Oct. 22, 1939 in Metea, he married Bertha P. FLAGG, who survives. He resided in the Argos community for most of his life, except for eight years in South Bend. He was a carpenter, farmer, and employee of the former Studebaker Corp. He was a 1935 graduate of Argos High Schoo, member of the Argos Bible Church, former member of the Argos Lions Club, and a pilot and member of the Civil Air Patrol.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Barbara) NEIDLINGER, Culver; two sons, Jerry [WILHELM] and wife Kay, and Stanley [WILHELM] and wife Mary, all of Argos; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Norma KRING, Walkerton; and Kathryn FYE, Mishawaka. Preceding in death was one sister, Marjorie GOOD.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Argos Bible Church, with the Rev. Mark FISHBURN officiating. Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. today at the funeral home, and one hour prior to services on Tuesday at the church. Memorials other than flowers may be made to the Argos Bible Church.

Robert B. Neighbor

Oct. 5, 1924 - Aug. 20, 1995

Robert B. NEIGHBOR, 70, 1129 Monroe St., died at 4:08 p.m. Sunday at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.

He was born in Rochester to Robert and Bertha BOYD NEIGHBOR. On July 11, 1964 in Rochester, he married Barbara LEEK, who survives. He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran, member of the Rochester First Baptist Church, Wabash Valley Council of Carpenters Local 615 and former member of Rochester American Legion.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Raymond (Pamela) SALTSMAN Jr., Medaryville; two sons, Alan [NEIGHBOR] and wife Tina, South Bend; and Douglas [NEIGHBOR], Rochester; four granddaughters, Holly, Leticia and Sydney SALTSMAN; and Corissa NEIGHBOR; one grandson, Seth NEIGHBOR; and one sister, Mrs. Charles W. (Jean) KING, Pensacola, Fla. Preceding in death were one sister, Katharine LITAVECZ; and two brothers, David NEIGHBOR and Thomas HUNT.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with Dr. Mark SPENCER officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester Citizen’s Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, and after 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Graveside military rites will be conducted by Rochester American Legion and VFW Posts. Memorials may be made to one’s choice.

Tuesday, August 22, 1995

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Wednesday, August 23, 1995

Marjorie P. Blanchard

Aug. 21, 1917 - Aug. 22, 1995

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, for Marjorie Pauline BLANCHARD, 78, 1640 Monroe St..

The Rev. Sam BENNETT will officiate. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday and after 9 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the First Church of God, Rochester.

Mrs. Blanchard died at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. She was born in Kosciusko County to LeRoy and Lillie May MIKESELL HOLLOWAY. On Oct. 22, 1947 in Davenport, Iowa, she married Fred BLANCHARD Jr., who died on Ja. 12, 1974. She was a homemaker and member of the First Church of God, Rochester.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Roy (Phyllis) NORMAN; and one son, Jerry D. BLANCHARD, both of Rochester; thirteen grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; six sisters, Mrs. George (Maxine) MOLENCUPP, Mrs. Minnie CLAY, Phyllis Jean DUZAN, Mrs. C.L. (Lois) STONES, and Mrs. Glenn (Barbara) BRADLEY, all of Rochester; and Mrs. Robert (Donna) ANGLIN, Wabash; and two brothers, DeVerl and Robert “Bobby” HOLLOWAY, both of Rochester. Preceding in death were one son, Marvin L. “Bink” VANLUE; one sister, Betty HOLLOWAY; and two brothers, Leonard and Larry [HOLLOWAY].

Clarence C. Cusack

Oct. 20, 1911 - Aug. 21, 1995

Word has been received that Clarence C. CUSACK, 83, San Antonio, Texas, died at 7:15 a.m. Monday.

He was born in San Antonio, Texas. He had been married 49 years to Lorene CUSACK, who survives.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Lewis (Virginia) PFEIFFER, Rochester; Patricia FENNER, Texas; and Linda PALMER, San Antonio, Texas; two sons, Joe CUSACK, San Antonio, Texas; and Bill EBENSTEIN, Pleasanton, Texas; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one step-great-great-grandchild.

Services were today at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, San Antonio, Texas. Burial wil be in the Roselawn Cemetery, San Antonio, Texas.

Thursday, August 24, 1995

John H. Rouse

John H. ROUSE, 82, 6112 N. Peach Lane, died at 10:06 a.m. today at St. Joseph’s Hospital of Marshall County.

Arrangements are pending at Bonine Funeral Home, Culver.

Susan L. Wade

Jan. 13, 1958 - Aug. 22, 1995

Susan L. WADE, 37, 10600 Kings Ct., Plymouth, died at 12:27 p.m. Tuesday at 11th B and Nutmeg roads in an auto accident.

She was born in Plymouth to Wayne and Leora GIBSON SHOCK. On July 20, 1974, she married Phil WADE, and was later divorced. She was engaged to Frank HUNDT, Plymouth at the time of her death. She was a life-long resident of Plymouth, and formerly worked at the Marshall County Clerk’s office and Collins & Collins Real Estate. She was co-owner of Michiana Concrete.

Surviving are two daughters, Julie and Jennelle WADE, Plymouth; two sisters, Linda MITCHELL and Karlette MILLER, both of Plymouth; and one brother, Ronald DAVIDSON, Tyner. Preceding in death was one brother, James DAVIDSON.

Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday at Van Gilder Funeral Home, Plymouth, with the Rev. John SCHRAMM officiating. Burial will be in the New Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Marshall County Heart Association.

Stephen D. Shriver

Graveside services were at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery for Stephen Doyne SHRIVER, son of Jeffery and Jane SHRIVER, 1207 Lakeshore Dr., Rochester. The Rev. Lonnie PETERS officiated.

He was stillborn at 11:28 a.m. Friday, Aug. 11, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

Surviving are his parents, Jeffery Smith and Fleetie Jane EMERY SHRIVER; his twin brother, Benjamin Smith SHRIVER; and sister, Stephanie Paige SHRIVER, all of Rochester; maternal grandparents, Doyne and Luella KING EMERY, Macy; paternal grandparents, Stephen and Jane SMITH SHRIVER, Rochester; and paternal great-grandparents, Margaret SMITH, Rochester, and Don SHRIVER, Rochester.

Friday, August 25, 1995

Blanche M. Swick

May 15, 1905 - Aug. 24, 1995

Blanche M. SWICK, 90, formerly of Lakeshore Dr., died at 7:50 p.m. Thursday at Life Care Center, Rochester.

She was born in Fulton county to Charley and Tressie E. MILLER SMOKER. On Dec. 24, 1926 in Rochester, she married Loyd SWICK, who died in February, 1985. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Church of God, Rochester.

Surviving are three sisters, Margret SLAYBAUGH, Warsaw; Mildred BECK, Rochester; and Thelma SAUSAMAN, Akron; one brother, Doin SMOKER, Akron; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding in death was one sister, Goldie FERREE.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Hartzler Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Samuel BENNETT officiating. Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Lura L. Kirkendall

Nov. 3, 1908 - Aug. 23, 1995

Lura Lenore KIRKENDALL, 86, 6449 Bresslyn Rd., Nashville, Tenn., died Wednesday in Hashvile, Tenn.

She was born in Rochester to William W. and Mabel NORMAN ZIMMERMAN. On Sept. 14, 1929 in Rochester, she married Hugh KIRKENDALL, who died on July 13, 1968. She was a former resident of Rochester, and retired as a telephone operator from Rochester Telephone Co. She was a member of the Rochester First Baptist Church.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Sara Ellen FLOREK, Coronado, Calif.; and Mrs. Mary Martha McSWINEY, Nashville, Tenn.; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Preceding in death were two sons, Alan [KIRKENDALL], who died on Jan. 2, 1978, and Ralph [KIRKENDALL]; five sisters, Nina WAECHTER; Anita SAMUELSON; Martha ZIMMERMAN; Wilma McKINNEY; and Mary Jean ZIMMERMAN; three brothers, Dale, Ralph and Byron ZIMMERMAN; an infant John ZIMMERMAN.

There will be a private burial in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of the arrangements.

Saturday, August 26, 1995

Richard J. Hibner

Richard J. HIBNER, 44, 6330 North 100 West, died at 4:30 p.m. Friday at his home.

Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home.

Monday, August 28, 1995

Richard J. Hibner

Dec. 6, 1951 - Aug. 25, 1995

Services will be at 2:30 p.m. today at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, for Richard J. “Joe” HIBNER, 43, 6330 N. 100 W., Rochester.

The Rev. David MILLS will officiate. Burial will be in the Richland Center I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to services today.

Mr. Hibner died at 4:30- p.m. Friday at his residence. He was born in Rochester to Roy A. and Georgia MILLER HIBNER. On Feb. 28, 1970 in Richland Center, he married Katrina Ann SULLIVAN. They were later divorced. He lived most of his life in Fulton and Marshall counties, and was a self-employed painter.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Mike (Kathy) CLINGER, Argos; two sons, Troy [HIBNER], Lakeville; and Adam [HIBNER], Argos; three grandchildren, Austin and Kayla CLINGER, Argos; and Jessica RITENOUR, Lakeville; his parents, Roy and Georgia HIBNER, Rochester; two sisters, Mrs. Larry (Carol) SMITH and Mrs. Steven (Cheryl) BRIGHT, both of Rochester; four brothers, Laverne [HIBNER] and wife Eileen, Plymouth; Dr. Dan [HIBNER] and wife Rebecca, Summerville, S.C.; Don [HIBNER] and wife Etta, Kewanna; and Dr. Robert [HIBNER], Fremont, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding in death was one granddaughgter, Cortney Jo HIBNER, who died on May 9, 1995.

John D. Reed

May 27, 1943 - Aug. 27, 1995

John D. REED, 52, 1010 N. Market St., Winamac, died at 9:15 a.m. Sunday at Pulaski County Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born in Rochester to Lyle M. and Hazel M. CLARK REED. He lived most of his life in the Rochester area with the exception of the past 10 months when he resided in Winamac. He was a construction laborer, and reired two years ago due to ill health. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and Occupation. He was a member of the AFL-CIO Union, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Haymakers Dance Group, Rochester; and First Christian Church, Rochester.

Surviving are his mother, Hazel REED, Winamac; two sisters, Mrs. Noel (Virginia) LEWIS, Montpelier; and Mrs..Sandy (Bonnie) MORRISON, Indianapolis; one sister-in-law, Phyllis REED, Rochester; seven nieces; two nephews; and three great-nephews. Preceding in death were his father, Lyle REED, who died on April 9, 1988; and a brother, Russell REED, who died in 1968.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Ed CLARK officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from noon Tuesday through the hour of services. The American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars will conduct Military Graveside Rites.

Clarence F. Ellison

Sept. 9, 1899 - Aug. 26, 1995

Clarence F. ELLISON, 95, 526 W. 4th St., died at 7:20 p.m. Saturday at Life Care Center of Rochester.

He was born in Auglize County, Ohio to Grant and Mae WELLS ELLISON. On June 18, 1955 n Mentone, he married A. Ruth LASH, who died on July 5, 1993. He lived in Rochester for the past 40 years, wintering in Lake Placid, Fla. He was a sales representative for Captial Equipment Company, Flint, Mich. He also taught school, and had been a prncipal in the Fort Wayne school system. He was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church, Rochester; F&AM Post No. 79, Rochester; Scottish Rite, South Bend; Mizpah Shrine Temple, Fort Wayne; Manitou Shrine Club, Kiwanis Club, and Order of the Eastern Star, all of Rochester.

Surviving are three daughters, Janice A. “Jan” HANIFORD, New Port Richey, Fla.; Ruth SMITH, Fort Wayne; and Mrs. Gene (Helen) HILL, Tulsa, Okla; two sons, Robert [ELLISON] and wife (Dorothy), Lady Lake, Fla.; and David [ELLISON] and wife (Lucy), Fort Wayne; one daughter-in-law, Julia ELLISON, Fort Wayne;; nineteen grandchildren, two of which are Luke and Nicholas HANIFORD, New Port Richey, Fla.; twenty-five great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were one son, Paul [ELLISON]; and two brothers, Joe and Arch ELLISON.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Junior BOSE officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to services Tuesday at the funeral home. A Masonic memorial service will be conducted at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Shriners Childrens Hospital.

Vandetta P. Nickell

Vandetta P. NICKELL, 69, 1149 W. 6th St., died at 6:29 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital, Rocheter.

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

James J. Savage

Aug. 30, 1931 - Aug. 25, 1995

James J. SAVAGE, 63, Rural Route 1, Box 20A, Macy, died at 3:45 p.m. Friday at his residence.

He was born at Homestead Farm, Macy, to John C. and Mabel B. SMITH SAVAGE. On Sept. 8, 1956 in Rochester, he married Charone L. CRABBS, who survives. He lived his entire life in the Macy community with he exception of time served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a U.S. Air Force staff servgeant from 1951-1955. He was a semi-retired self-employed grain and dairy farmer, and attended the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, Macy.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Jeffrey D. (Julie) BURNS, Macy; two sons, Dennis [SAVAGE] and wife Candy; and David [SAVAGE] and wife Susie, both of Macy; seven gradchildren, Jamie, Jessica, Jill, and Joe SAVAGE; and Amber, Andrea, and Angela BURNS, all of Macy; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding in death was one brother, John [SAVAGE], who died on May 8, 1995.

Services were at 10:30 a.m. today at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rocheter, with the Revs. Wayne BALMER and Stanley WEISS officiating. Burial was in the Plainview Cemetery, Macy.

Rebecca S. Hill

Nov. 6, 1949 - Aug. 26, 1995

Rebecca Sue HILL, 45, 4130 E. 900 S., Claypool, died at 11:50 a.m. Saturday at her residence.

She was born in Rochester to Thomas and Suzanne MOORIS GAST. On May 23, 1970 in Akron, she married John HILL, who survives. She was an Occupational Therapist, and was a member of the South Whitley United Methodist Church, Daughters of the American Revolution, Society of Mayflower Descentants, American Occupational Therapy Association, and Indiana Occupational Therapy Association. She was a 1967 graduate of Akron High School, and had a B.S. in Occupational Therapy from Indiana University Medical Center.

Surviving are three sons, Kevin, Brian, and Timothy HILL, Claypool; two sisters, Mrs. Charles (Melissa) ALEXANDER, Silver Lake; and Jennifer GAST, Akron; two brothers, Mark GAST, Claypool; and Matt GAST, Akron.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Akron United Methodist church, with the Rev. August LUNDGUIST officiatng. Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-9 p.m. Monday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Fred C. Carpenter

Fred Clifton CARPENTER, 82, 352 N. Broadway, Peru, died at 11:40 p.m. Sunday at Dukes Continuing Care Center, Peru. He was a former resident of Mexico.

Arrangements are pending at McClain Funeral Home, Denver.

John H. Rouse

Feb. 19, 1913 - Aug. 24, 1995

John H. ROUSE, 82, 6112 N. Peach Lane, died at 10:06 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph’s Hospital of Marshall County, Plymouth.

He was born in LaFollette, Tenn., to Lawrence C. and Lena J. EDWARDS ROUSE. On May 3, 1935 in Tazeville, Tenn., he married Zina STOOKSBURRY, who died on Aug. 4, 1980. He was a retired template operator at Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co., East Chicago. He had lived in Aubbeenaubbee Township, Fulton County, since 1974, coming from Hammond.

Surviving are two daughters, DeLois ROUSE, Hammond; and Zina DIJAK, Waukegan, Ill.; four sons, Gerald [ROUSE], Hammond; Dennis [ROUSE], Hebron; Danny [ROUSE], Lansing, Ill.; and Anthony [ROUSE], Monterey; nine grandchildren; one sister, Harriet BLAIR, Clinton, Tenn.; one brother, Lawrence [ROUSE], LaFollette, Tenn.; and a companion, Phyllis MARTIN, Rochester. Preceding in death was one daughter, Betty Jean ROUSE.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, at Leiters Ford I.O.O.F. Cemetery. There will be no visitation.

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

Irene M. Hyde

March 4, 1916 - Aug. 26, 1995

Irene M. HYDE, 79, 65B East, Caldwell, Mt. Juliet, Tenn., died at 2:30 a.m. Saturday at her residece.

She was born to Charles and Rettie BRYANT HOLLOWAY. On April 21, 1934, she married Walter HYDE, who preceded her in death. A former residet of Warsaw, she was a homemaker and a member of Talma Christian Church; American Legion Auxiliary, Eagles, and Women of the Moose, all of Warsaw. She was part owner of Hyde’s Awning & Canvas Company.

Surviving are one son, Richard HYDE, Osage, Tenn.; three gradchildren, Robin EAKES, Tennessee; Molly MINTS, California; and Roger HYDE, Warsaw; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Bryle CLEMENT, Fulton; two brothers, Herman HOLLOWAY, Mentone; and Jim HOLLOWAY, Argos. Preceding in death were one daughter, Judith [HYDE] one grandson, Charles HYDE; five sisters, Agnes JORDON, Elsie DAY, Edith MILKOVICK, Pauline OVERICK, and Marjorie HOLLOWAY; two brothers, Omar “Jack” HOLLOWAY and Sam HOLLOWAY, who both died in 1995.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw, with the Rev. LeLand CULP officiating. Burial will be in the Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Tuesday, August 29, 1995

Vandetta P. Nickell

Mar. 16, 1926 - Aug. 28, 1995

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, for Vandetta P. NICKELL, 69, 1149 W. 6th St.

The Rev. C. Allan HAZEN will officiate. Burial will be in the Rocheter I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Wednesday until services at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the heart association.

Mrs. Nickell died at 6:29 a.m. Monday at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. She was born in McRoberts, Ky., to Bernard and Sylvia SKIDMORE MELTON. On Aug. 31, 1946 in Rochester, she married Harvey NICKELL, who survives. She lived most of her life in the Rochester community coming from McRoberts, Ky. She was an employee of Indiana Metal Products and Topps Manufacturing Company, both of Rochester.

Surviving are two sons, Richard “Rick” and Ronald [NICKELL] and wife Tina, both of Rochester; seven grandcvhildren, Jamie and Chad ULLERY, Florida; Brandon, Melissa and Alisha NICKELL and Stephanie and Bridgett NIES, all of Rocheter; one great-granddaughter, Kelsy NICKELL, Rochester; five brothers, Albert and Gene MELTON, both of Rochester; Kenneth MELTON, Copemish, Mich.; Thomas MELTON, Doniphan, Mo., and Harold MELTON, Indianapolis; and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Mary MELTON, Rochester. Preceding in death were her parets; and one brother, Curtis MELTON.

Fred C. Carpenter

Dec. 27, 1912 - Aug. 27, 1995

Services wil be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Mexico Baptist Church, Mexico, for Fred Clifton CARPENTER, 82, 352 N. Broadway, Peru.

The Rev. James LUND will officiate. Burial will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, and for an hour before services Thursday at the church. Masonic services will be at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Mexico Baptist Church.

Mr. Carpenter died at 11:40 p.m. Sunday at Dukes Continuing Care Center, Peru. He was born in Newport News, Va. to Clifton and Beulah CATLETT CARPENTER. On July 6, 1933 in Peru, he married Henrietta L. McGUIRE, who survives. He retired in 1972 as an engineer for N&W Railroad, where he worked for 35 years. He was a member of the Mexico Baptist Church for 62 years, and was head usher for many years. He was the oldest member of the church.

His memberships included the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, Mexico Masonic Lodge No. 347 and F&AM, both of Mexico; 32nd degree Mason and member of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Fort Wayne Valley, Fort Wayne; Scotish Rite Club, Peru; Amaranth Court No. 4, Logansport and Shriners Mizpah Temple AAONMS of Fort Wayne. He was also a charter member of Mexico Lions Club, and a life member of the Legion of the Moose and BPO Elks Lodge No. 365, both of Peru.

Surviving are one daughter, Marcia Jean APPLETON, and one son, Fred L. CARPENTER, both of Peru; one brother, Douglas [CARPENTER], Deltona, Fla.; two sisters, Alice WARD and Dorothy REYNOLDS, both of Peru; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were his parents; and two brothers, Thomas and Alan [CARPENTER].

Shacolya Tiana Gardner

Infant Shacolya Tiana GARDNER, newborn daughter of William LYNCH Jr. and Elizabeth D. GARDNER of Indianapolis, died at 10:55 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, at University Hospital, Indianapolis.

She was born at 9:30 p.m. thursday, Aug. 24, t the hospital.

Surviving are her parents, William H. LYNCH Jr., and Elizabeth D. GARDNER, maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Prince GARDNER, Rochester; paternal grandparents, Mr.and Mrs. William H. LYNCH, Sr., Indianapolis, and several aunts and uncles.

Priv ate graveside services will be today at Leiters Ford I.O.O.F. Cemetery, with the Rev. Floyd ALLEN officiating. The Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of the arrangements.

Wednesday, August 30, 1995

Elizabeth Jane Sibert

Infant Elizabeth Jane SIBERT, daughter of Gary Z. and Debra SIBERT, 2923 Country Club Drive, was stillborn at 4:36 p.m. Monday at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

Surviving with her parents are six sisters, Caree SIBERT, Charleston, S.C., and Hannah, Ivanna, Charity, Sarah, and Rebekah SIBERT, all of Rochester; four brothers, Shad, Micah, Caleb, and Joshua SIBERT, all of Rochester; maternal grandparents, Milam and Betty ANDERSON, Rochester; and several aunts and uncles. Preceding in death were paternal grandparents, Porter and Laura SIBERT.

Private services will be Thursday at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of the arranvgements.

Thursday, August 31, 1995

Willis D. Halterman Jr.

June 15, 1955 - Aug. 28, 1995

Willis D. HALTERMAN, Jr., 40, died at 6:50 p.m. Monday at University Hospital, Indianapolis after a long illness.

Born in Peru to Willis D. and Kloreeta SUTTON HALTERMAN, he was a purchaser for Humana Hospital, St. Petersb urg, Fla., and had worked Macy’s Department Store in New York, N.Y.

Surviving with his psrents are step-mother Clymenia HALTERMAN, Rochester; step-parents Robert and Beverly BOWMAN, Mexico; maternal grandmother Devon ENYEART, Peru; paternal grandfather Earl L. HALTERMAN, Chicago; five sisters, Angela DELP, Rochester, Brenda CARD, Kokomo, Karen SMITH, Indianapolis, Maria GOEBEL, Washington, D.C., Kathy SCOTT; four brothers, Randy MILLER, Jim MILLER, Danny BOWMAN and Rick BOWMAN.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, Peru with the Rev. Tom BRIDGES officiating. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Willis’ favorite charity, Parkview Manor HIV/AIDS Care Center, Indianapolis.

Mary M. Miller

Mary M. MILLER, 86, Rural Route 6, Peru, died at 5:10 p.m. Wednesday at Dukes Continuing Care Center.

Arrangements are pending at McClain Funeral Home, Denver.

Friday, September 1, 1995

Mary M. Miller

March 1, 1909 - Aug. 30, 1995

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Mexico Church of the Brethren, for Mary M. MILLER, 86, Rural Route 6, Peru.

The Rev. Tim DEARDORFF will officiate. Burial wil be in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today at the McClain Funeral Home, Denver, and one hour before services on Saturday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Mexico Church of the Brethren.

Mrs. Miler died at 5:10 p.m. Wednesday at Dukes Continuing Care Center, Peru. She was born in Nebraska to David and Amelia TOONEY DEEB. On Feb. 11, 1928 in Mexico, she married Joseph H. MILLER, who died on Nov. 11, 1981. She was a homemaker and cook at the former Mexico School and North Miami High School. She was a member of the Mexico Church of the Brethren.

Surviving are nine children, John W. MILLER, Galveston; Mary Jo HANN, Fairview Heights, Ill.; Harold MILLER, Fairland; Abraham David MILLER, Peru; Freda Ann HOLZHAUSEN and Barbara Jean GREGORY, both of Indianapolis; Joseph E. MILLER, Fort Wayne; Edward Lee MILLER, Albion; and Phillip L. MILLER, Kokomo; two brothers, Mose DEEB, Twelve Mile; and John DEEB, Belleview, Fla.; three sisters, Verna WHEEER, Indianapolis; Ann BATEY, Corpus Christi, Texas; and Elizabeth CLEVENGER, Kokomo; twenty-six grandchildren; and twenty-nine great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were her husband, Joseph H. MILLER; three brothers, Simon, Isaac, and Joe DEEB; two sisters, Sarah ABOOD and Saddie DEEB.

Saturday, September 2, 1995

[no obits]

Monday, September 4, 1995

[no paper - holiday]

Tuesday, September 5, 1995

Forrest A. Metzger

Forrest A. METZGER, 88, RFD No. 3, Kewanna, died at 4:05 p.m. Monday at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.

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

Delbert L. Nutt

July 2, 1908 - Sept. 2, 1995

Delbert L. NUTT, 87, Life Care Center of Rochester, died at 6:20 p.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Hospital.

He was born in Argos to Lewis and Elva BUNCH NUTT. On Nov. 22, 1942 in Rochester, he married Maude I. COX, who survives. Formery of 1518 Madison St., Rochester, he lived most of his life in the Marshall and Fulton County areas. He worked for General Tire and Rubber Company, Wabash, for 25 1/2 years, retiring in 1973. He was a member of the Bethlehem Baptist church, a charter member of Newcastle Township Lions Club, and a member of the 626 Retirement Club, Wabash.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Gloria) KNOX, Rochester; eight grandchidren, Daniel J. MILLER, Leiters Ford; Thomas J. MILLER, New Albany; Mrs. Travis (Angel) SKIDMORE and Mrs. David (Pamela) DAULTON, both of Rochester; and four grandchildren who live out of state; and ten great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were his parents, one son, James SNYDER, and one brother Kenneth NUTT.

Graveside services were at 10 a.m. Monday at the Reichter Cemetery, with the Rev. John CAMPBELL officiating. Memorials may be made to the Arthritis Foundation and sent in care of Maude Nutt, 1518 Madison St., Rochester, IN 46975.

Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, was in charge of the arrangements.

Robert L. McKenzie

Feb. 22, 1918 - Sept. 2, 1995

Robert Louis McKENZIE, 77, Lakeview Camp Ground, Rochester, died at 5:40 a.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Hospital.

He was born in Sommerset County, Pa., to Louis and Gertrude McKENZIE. On Feb. 16, 1939 in Maryland, he married Marian Ameta McWILLIAMS, who died on April 3, 1990. He lived in the Silver Lake area for 40 years, coming from Pennsylvania. He was a millwright for General Tire and Rubber Company, Wabash. He attended the West Eel River Brethren Church, Silver Lake, and was a member of the United Auto Workers Union.

Surviving are five daughters, Patricia NORMAN, Rochester; Mrs. Lee (Kathleen) CLIFFMAN, Kalamazoo, Mich.; Mrs. Dale (Linda) CARMEN, Warsaw; Mrs. Ronald (Suzie) RIFE, Celina, Ohio; and Mrs. Joseph (Debbie) GORDON, Fairmont; one son, James Robert [McKENZIE], Dallas, Ga sixteen grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; one sister, Leola BURKETT, Frostburg, Md.; and one brother, Stanley [McKENZIE], Avon, Ohio. Preceding in death were his parents; six sisters, and four brothers.

Services were at 11 a.m. Monday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron, with the Rev. James MALBONE officiating. Burial was in the Lakeview Cemetery, Silver Lake. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association.

Diana Lyn Martin

Feb. 24, 1965 - Sept. 2, 1995

Diana Lyn MOORE MARTIN, 30, Logansport, died Saturday at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Indianapolis.

She was born in Noblesville to David and Judy RUSSELL MOORE. On Aug. 9, 1986 in East Union, she married Joel G. MARTIN, who survives. A business teacher and coach at Delphi High School, she earned her Bachelors of Science degree from Huntington College in 1988. Her husband eoaches at Caston High School, where he is the varsity football coach. She attended New Life Alliance Church, Logansport, and enjoyed running and high school sports.

Surviving are her father, David MOORE and Stepmother, Joan MOORE, Mansfield, Ohio; one son, Jace Gary [MARTIN], and one daughter, Braelyn Ann [MARTIN], Logansport; and three sisters, Teresa QUEAR, Cicero; Camella MOORE, Sheridan, and Marcia MILLER, Pittsburgh, Pa. Preceding in death was her mother, Judy RUSSELL MOORE.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Fisher Funeral Chapel, Logansport, with the Rev. Fred DRYE officiating. Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery, Fishers. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Wednesday, September 6, 1995

Forrest A. Metzger

Aug. 14, 1907 - Sept. 4, 1995

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, for Forrest A. METZGER, 88, Rural Route 3, Kewanna.

The Rev. Shelby SCOTT will officiate. Burial will be in the Oak Ridge Cemetery, Goshen. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today and after 9 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Masonic memorial services will be conducted at the funeral home at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Mr. Metzger died at 4:05 p.m. Monday at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac. He was born in Tiosa to Noah and Hannah EMMONS METZGER. On Aug. 17, 1939, he married Malinda Jane SMITH, who died on May 13, 1977. On May 31, 1990, he married Lois ORTMAN, who survives. He was a foreman for Chrysler Inc., Kokomo, for 29 years. He lived in this area for 28 years, coming from Kokomo. He was a member of the Howard Masonic Lodge No. 93 and Past Master of the Lodge; Howard Order of the Eastern Star No. 89, Kokomo, and Past Patron; Murat Shrine Club, Indianapolis; and the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Kokomo.

Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Paul (Beatrice) BONTRAGER, Bristol; two step-aughters, Mrs. Joe (Joan) ARMY, Logansport; and Mrs. Paul (Bonnie) WEAVER, Royal Center; two step-sons, John W. and Rochelle ORTMAN and Donald E and Teresa ORTMAN, both of Winamac; fourteen step-grandchildren; eeven step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were four sisters and five brothers.

Thursday, September 7, 1995 to Friday, September 8, 1995

[no obits]

Saturday, September 9, 1995

Orville Buckheister

April 16, 1923 - Sept. 8, 1995

Orville BUCKHEISTER, 72, 10347 East Indiana 14, Akron, died at 3:40 p.m. Friday at Life Care Center of Rochester.

He was born in Wabash County to Robert ad Mildred CUNNINGHAM BUCKHEISTER. On April 16, 1944 in Akron he married Lula A. YARIAN, who survives. He retired from Sonoco Products, Akron, in June 1988. He was a member of the Akron Church of God, the Goldenaires at the church and the Sonoco Oldtimers group.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Mrs. Jerry (Rose) KINDIG, Claypool; Mrs. Robert (Nancy) BILTZ, Edison, Ohio, and Diane CUMBERLAND; six grandchildren, Jerry KINDIG II, Lisa FLECK, Aaron KINDIG, Rachel BILTZ, Veronica BILTZ and Robert BILTZ III, and four great-grandchildren, Jerry KINDIG III and Cassandra, Cory and Craig FLECK. Precedig in death were two brothers and one sister.

Services will be at 8 p.m. Monday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with Pastor James MALBONE officiating. Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday. Memorials may be made to the Akron Church of God Building Fund.

Monday, September 11, 1995

Gary K. Luckenbill

Nov. 18, 1934 - Sept. 9, 1995

Gary K. LUCKENBILL, 60, 875 E., Akron, died at 8:23 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Hospital, Logansport.

He was born in Akron to Kenneth ad Mary ROYER LUCKENBILL. He was a farmer and worked at County Post, Rochester. He was a member of Gilead Masonic Lodge No. 354; Scottish Rite, Fort Wayne. A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, he belonged to the Eagles Lodge and American Legion, Rochester.

Surviving are his mother, Mary LUCKENBILL, Akron; one daughter, Mrs. Norman (Kathy) PRATER, Akron; two sons, Patrick [LUCKENBILL], Albany, Ky.; and Michael [LUCKENBILL], Royal Center; three sisters, Mrs. Richard (Shirley) ADAMSON, Akron; Nancy LUCKENBILL, Akron; and Mrs. Bruce (Judy) GRINDLE, Syracuse; and four grandchildren, Eric, Greg and Austin PRATER; and Michael LUCKENBILL.

Services wil be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with the Rev. James MALBONE officiating. Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Military rites will be conducted graveside by the Rochester Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion. A Masonic Lodge Service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Gary L. Schipper

Aug. 23, 1945 - Sept. 8, 1995

Gary Lee SCHIPPER, 50, 2142 Old U.S. 31 South, Rocheser, died at 11:52 p.m. Friday at Wavash County Hospital, Wabash.

He was born in Wabash County near North Manchester to Albert and Hazel Marie BAHNEY SCHIPPER. He was divorced from Rebecca MEINERT. He lived most of his life in the Roann, North Manchester, and Rochester areas. He was a supervisor for E&B Paving Company, Anderson, and a 30-year employee of McMahan-O’Conner Construction Company, Rochester. He was a member of the Operating & Engineers Union Local No. 103, Kokomo, and was an active member of the Indiana Garden Tractors Pullers Association.

Surviving are his fiancee, Cathy DENTON; two sons, Brett [SCHIPPER], North Manchester and Brent [SCHIPPER], Fort Wayne; his fiancee’s daughter and son, Jennifer and Jason DENTON, both of Rochester; three sisters, Mary SHOCK, Tempe, Ariz.; Mrs. Cecil (Betty Jane) KOTTERMAN, Phoenix, Ariz.; and Mrs. Paul (Darlene) SALYER, Warsaw; three brothers, Roy and Evelyn SCHIPPER; and Lonnie and Betty SCHIPPER, both of Akron; and James and Patty SCHIPPER, Wabash. Preceding in death were his parents; and one brother, Albert SCHIPPER Jr.

Services will be at 10:30 am. Tuesday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. David SOMMERS officiatng. Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. today and after 9 a.m. Tuesday through the hour of services at the funeral home.

Tilman Wilson

Oct. 9, 1915 - Sept. 11, 1995

Tilman WILSON, 79, 2193 E. 150 S., Rochester, died at 7 a.m. today at his residence.

He was born in Miami County to Oliver and Della GANGWER WILSON. On Dec. 24, 1936 in Laketon, he married Mary Frances STURKEN, who survives He was a farmer and a member of the Gilead Masonic Lodge, Rochester I.O.O.F. Lodge, and a 1934 graduate of Akron High School.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Jan (Roberta) KANGILASKI, Philadelphia, Pa.; [one son, Loren and wife (Sherry) WILSON, Tippecanoe]; four grandchildren, Tim and Tom WILSON, both of Rochester; and Tad and Traci WILSON, both of Indianapolis; and four step-grandchidren. Preceding in death were six brothers and two sisters.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. David MILLS officiating, assisted by the Rev. Donald BRENNEMAN. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday [and after 9 a.m. Thursday] at the funeral home. Masonic Lodge Services will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, followed by Odd Fellows Services at the funeral home.

Tuesday, September 12, 1995

[no obits]

Wednesday, September 13, 1995

Edward L. Crippen

Sept. 28, 1950 - Sept. 12, 1995

Edward L. CRIPPEN, 44, 7335 S. Indiana 17, Kewanna, died at 11 a.m. Tuesday at his residence.

He was born in Loganspot to F. Leroy and Vivian APPLEGATE CRIPPEN. On Feb. 12, 1972 in Rochester, he married Maryanna E. THOUSAND. He was a 1968 graduate of Caston High School and a self-employed farm truck driver. He was a member of the Grass Creek United Methodist Church, where he was Church and assistant Sunday school superintendent, Sunday school teacher, and head usher. He belonged to Rochester Order of Eastern Star No. 70; Grass Creek Fire Department and assistant chief; South Bend Valley Scottish Rite; 4-H county leader in tractor maintenance; Fulton Lodge No. 665, and F&AM, Fulton. He supported Caston High School Athletic and Music Boosters.

Surviving are his parents, F. Leroy and Vivian F. CRIPPEN, Kewanna; his ex-wife, Maryanna THOUSAND, Rochester; one daughter, Carrie Anna CRIPPEN, Rochester; two sons, Arthur B. [CRIPPEN], Terre Haute; and Andrew W [CRIPPEN], Vincennes; two sisters, Shirley A. CRIPPEN and Jean E. ROCK, both of Grass Creek; friends Jo Ann and Mark KIMBLE, Kewanna; and three nieces.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Grass Creek United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Don REED officiating. Burial will be in the Grass Creek Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, and one hour before services on Friday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Grass Creek United Methodist Church.

Mary S. Baker

Mary S. BAKER, 78, Mentone, died this morning at Fort Wayne Lutheran Hospital.

Arrangements are pending at King Memorial Funeral Home, Mentone.

Mary Jane Sorah

Word has been received that Mary Jane SORAH, Elyria, Ohio, died on Friday, Sept. 8. Burial was in Brookdale Cemetery, Elyria, Ohio.

She was the sister of Mrs. Phil (Ruth) GATLIFF, Rochester.

Thursday, September 14, 1995

Larry L. Rus

Oct. 1, 1941 - Sept. 13, 1995

Larry L. RUS, 53, 15708 Country Ridge Dr., Chesterfield, Mo., died Wednesday at his residence.

He was born in Morrison, Ill. to Raymond E. and Elizabeth ENGELKENS RUS. On Feb. 23, 1973 in Rochester, he married Katherine CRAFT, who survives. He was a 1959 Eric, Ill., High School graduate and a 1964 graduate of the University of Illinois.

A Hampshire Swine Registry field representative, he became managing editor of the Hampshire Herdsman. He was executive secretary and editor of the Chester White Swine Record Association, Rochester, from 1969 to 1973 and later served in a similar capacity for the Hampshire Swine Registry, Peoria, Ill. From 1982 to 1986, he was assistant vice president and publications chief for the National Pork Producers Council in Des Moines, Iowa. From 1986 to 1989 he directd public relations for the National Corn Growers Association, St. Louis, Mo. He then served as the association’s executive director until May of this year.

He was a member of the St. Louis Agribusiness Club, the Ag Council of America and the university of Illinois College of Agriculture Alumni Association board of directors.

Surviving are one son, Chad Allen [RUS], Cape Girardeau, Mo.; his parents, Raymond and Elizabeth RUS, Fulton, Ill.; four sisters, Mrs. Don (Gayle) VOS, Grand Rapids, Mich.; Mrs. Russ (Jan) HOLESINGER and Mrs. Jim (Kay) BIELEMA, both of Fulton, Ill.; and Mrs. Jim (LuAnne) BOSMA, Morrison, Ill.; three brothers, Bob [RUS] and wife Dana, Sterling, Ill.; Bill [RUS] and wife Marilyn, Coldwater, Mich.; and Allen [RUS], and wife Mary, Eldridge, Iowa. Preceding in death were one sister, Luella HUTZENGA; and one brother, Ronald [RUS].

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the First Reformed Church, Fulton, Ill., with the Rev. David STERK officiating. A family prayer service at 10:15 a.m. will precede the service. Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 3-9 p.m. Friday at Hoffmeister-Kriegshauser West County Funeral Home, 15820 Clayton Rd., Ellisville, Mo. A second visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home, Fulton, Ill. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society in lieu of flowers.

Mary S. Baker

May 27, 1917 - Sept. 13, 1995

Private graveside services will be at the Etna Green Cemetery for Mary S. “Betty” BAKER, 78, 3285 S. Indiana 19, Mentone. The Rev. Greg RITTENHOUSE will officiate.

Mrs. Baker died at 8:53 a.m. Wednesday at Lutheran Hospitl of Indiana, Fort Wayne. She was born in Howard County to George and Bessie Mae EDGELL SMITH. On April 11, 1970 she married Elmer R. “Bud” BAKER, who died on June 7, 1994. She had resided in Mentone and Diamond Lake area for several years, coming from Kokomo. She was retired from Delco Electronics. She was a graduate of Huffer Beauty College, Kokomo, and a member of the Mentone United Methodist Church.

Surviving are friend and companion, Raymond COOPER, Mentone; one niece; and four nephews. Preceding in death was two brothers and two sisters.

The King Memorial Home, Mentone, is handling the arrangements.

Walter Van Meter

Sept. 6, 1916 - Sept. 13, 1995

Walter “Bud” Van METER, 79, 5761 N. 675 W., Leiters Ford, died at 9:48 p.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn Hospital.

He was born in Metea to George and Lova FIEDLER Van METER. On Sept. 7, 1941 in Young America, he married Naomi M. SUTTON, who died o June 6, 1977. He was a farmer and the oldest representative of Purple Ribbon Seed Company, Remington, where he had worked for 40 years. He had lived in the Leiters Ford area since 1956, coming from Grass Creek. A trustee of Mt. Hope United Methodist Church, he also belonged to Farm Bureau Inc., was a member of the Fulton County Farm Bureau Co-Op boad of directors and was a former director of the Fulton County Historical Society.

Surviving are one daughter, Peggy Van METER, Leiters Ford; four sons, Larry [Van METER] and wife Sharol L., Pellston, Mich.; Dean [Van METER] and wife Donna, Kewanna; Dudley [Van METER] and wife Sharon M., Plymouth; and Tab [Van METER] and wife Wendy,. Rochester; twelve grandchildren; one great-grandson; two sisters, Mrs. Louis (Betty) ZIMMER, Royal Center; and Martha STUDEBAKER, Hammond; and two brothers, Ernie [Van METER], Lucerne; and George Weldon [Van METER] and wife Margaret, [both from Lucerne]; and Donald [Van METER] and wife Margie], Atlanta, Ga. Preceding in death were his parents; a sister, Mildred RANS; and a brother, Dan [Van METER].

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Revs. Robert METZGER and Mark KLINE officiating. Burial will be in the Leiters Ford Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Friday and after 9 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Mt. Hope United Methodist Church [and Fulton County Historical Society].

Friday, September 15, 1995

Jerry L. Walters

Sept. 20, 1945 - Sept. 14, 1995

Jerry L. WALTERS, 49, R.R. 1, Box 124A, Winamac, died at 1:10 p.m. Thursday at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis.

He was born in Winamac to Earl and Clara GILSINGER WALTERS. He was a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran, and worked as a signman for the Indiana State Department of Highways. A lifelong resident of Winamac, he was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church.

Surviving are three sons, Jerry Lee [WALTERS] Jr., Rochester; William S. and Harold David [WALTERS], both of Winamac; one daughter, Traci Jo WALTERS, Osceola; four grandchildren; six sisters, Jean NAPIERKOWSKI WHITE, Culver; Lorraine ROSENAU, Lafayette; Loretta NESTER, Falls Church, Va.; Birdena PEARCE, Charmica, Calif.; Elnore GIRTON and JoAnn HERO, both of Monterey; and three brothers, John [WALTERS], Fair Oaks; Ralph [WALTERS], Monterey; and Donald [WALTERS], Argos. Preceding in death were his parents; and one sister, Karen FLOYD.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Frain Mortuary, 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. Sunday and after 8 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. A scriptural wake service will be at 8:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Military graveside services will be conducted by the American Legion Post No. 71 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No.1728.

Richard D. Irons

Oct. 16, 1970 - Sept. 13, 1995

Richard Donald IRONS, 24, 1471 South 675 West, Warsaw, died at 11:05 a.m. Wednesday at United Medical Center, Cheyenne,Wyo., from injuries sustained in a tractor-trailer accident.

He was born in Goshen to Richard and Mary LOUBERT IRONS. He was a lifetime resident of Warsaw and a truck driver.

Surviving are his father, Richard IRONS, Bristol; his mother, Mrs. Harry (Mary) WEST, Warsaw; one daughter, Sontasha IRONS, Warsaw; two sons, Dustin and Dwight IRONS, Sterling, Colo.; two sisters, Patty DOBERSTEIN, Warsaw; and Sherri SIMPSON, Virginia Beach, Va.; grandparets, Mr. and Mrs. Donald LOUBERT, Haxton, Colo.; one step-brother, Dewayne WEST, Warsaw; and two step-sisters, Connie BRYANT and Tammy WEST, both of Kokomo.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw, with the Rev. Lester YOUNG officiating. Burial will be in the Harrison Center Cemetery, Atwood. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Lois M. Crill

May 30, 1922 - Sept. 14, 1995

Lois M. CRILL, 73, 14770 East 300 South, Akron, died at 9 p.m. Thursday at her residence.

She was born in North Manchester to Herman O. and Hannah M. FERDINAND NORDMAN. On Aug. 8, 1940 in North Manchester, she married Oscar Wayne CRILL Jr., who died in 1987. She lived most of her life in the Akron area. She was a homemaker, former secretary of the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery, and a member of the Olive Branch Church of God, Roann.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Bud (Joan) HAMMOND, Akron; one granddaughter, Mrs. Robert (Kimberly) OBERG, North Manchester; one grandson, Buddy Lee HAMMOND; Silver Lake; two great-granddaughters, Sarah OBERG, North Manchester, and Leann HAMMOND, Silver Lake; two great-grandsons, Michael and Brandon OBERG, both of North Manchester; one sister, Dorothy NORDMAN, North Manchester; and five brothers, Jack and wife Jerri NORDMAN, Merritt and wife Marge NORDMAN; Raymond NORDMAN; Jerry NORDMAN; and Bill NORDMAN, all of North Manchester. Preceding in death were her parents; and two brothers, Larry and Donald [NORDMAN].

Services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Foster & Good Funeral home, Akron, with the Rev. Lowell BURRIS officiating. Burial will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, North Manchester. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Saturday and after 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Saturday, September 16, 1995

[no obits]

Monday, September 18, 1995

Marietta I. Coplen

Jan. 20, 1918 - Sep. 15, 1995

Marietta I. COPLEN, 77, 2323 N. 700 E., Akron, died at 11:52 p.m. Friday at Woodlawn Hospital.

She was born in Miami County to F. Edward and Stella F. SKINNER SMITH. On April 17, 1938 in Akron, she married Richard W. COPLEN, who died on Sept. 3, 1974. She was a homemaker and a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, north of Athens, and Better Homes Club.

Survivng are one son, Charles E. “Chuck” COPLEN and wife (Toni), Akron; three daughters, Patricia “Pat” KISTLER and Mrs. Robert (Martha) PETERSON, both of Rochester; and Mrs. Steve (Nancy) DERCK, Antwerp, Ohio; twelve grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren, and one sister-in-law, Esther SMITH, Akron. Preceding in death were one brother, Ernest SMITH, and one great-grandchild.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. William SHEWMAN officiating. Burial will be in the Athens Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

Edmund J. Loebig

Jan. 12, 1909 - Sept. 18, 1995

Edmund Joseph LOEBIG, 86, 3110 E. Manitou Park Rd., died at 1:30 a.m. today at Lifecare Center, Rochester.

He was born in Lizmore, Minn. to Edward and Margaret JENSEN LOEBIG. On June 2, 1938 in Algona, Iowa, he married Maurine K. HANSEN, who died on Nov. 4, 1987. On July 25, 1992 in Rochester he married Luella McGUIRE, who survives He managed the former Neuhauser Hatchery, Rochester, from 1954 to 1968 and owned the Montgomery Ward Catalog Store, Rochester, from 1968 to 1974 He was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church, American Legion, life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Elks Lodge, all of Rochester.

Surviving are three sons, James R. [LOEBIG] and wife Pamela L., and Robert J. [LOEBIG] and wife Carol, both of Rochester; and Jerrold E. [LOEBIG], Cedar Rapids, Iowa; two step-sons, Michael and wife Rita McGUIRE, St Louis, Mo.; and James Timothy and wife Barbara McGUIRE, Rockford, Ill.; one step-daughter, Mrs. Michael (Frances) “Tommie” HALL, Riverside, Ala.; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; and three brothers, Wilfred [LOEBIG], Algona, Iowa; Alvin [LOEBIG], Wesley, Iowa; and Gordon [LOEBIG], Phoenix, Ariz. Preceding in death were one sister, Irene LICKTEIG; and two brothers, Omar and Everett LOEBIG.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rocheter, with the Rev. Frank KILCLINE officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester. Vigil services will be conducted at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday by the Rev. John ZAHN at the funeral home. Memorials may be madfe to the Manitou Training Center.

Earl W. Mattix

April 18, 1916 - Sept. 16, 1995

Earl W. MATTIX, 79, 102 Westview, Argos, died Saturday morning at his residence.

He was born in Argos to Arthur W. and Josephine THOMAS MATTIX. On June 27, 1937 in Argos, he married Frances PFEIFER, who died on Aug. 8, 1993. He had lived in the Argos community his whole life, and was retired from self-employed farming. He clerked auctions, was a livestock dealer, and an employee of the Argos Postal Department. He was a member of the United Methodist Church, Argos.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Maurice (Darle E.) HAGAN, Auburn, and Mrs. Terry (Beverly K.) THOMPSON, Argos; four grandchildren, Judy MILLER, Auburn; Laurie BOOHER, Camby; Kimberly UMBAUGH, Warsaw; and Timothy THOMPSON, Argos; five great-grandchildren; and one brother Loren A. [MATTIX] and wife Alice, Rochester. Preceding in death was his parents; an infant sister; and an infant brother.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Argos United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Robin SMITH officiating. Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. today at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, and one hour prior to services on Tuesday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Argos United Methodist Church or to the Marshall County Heart Association.

Raymond L. Cooper

Oct. 1, 1912 - Sept. 16, 1995

Raymond L. COOPER, 82, 3582 S. S.R. 19, Mentone, died at 11:30 pm. Saturday at Mason’s Health Care Center, Warsaw.

He was born in Newcastle to John Henry and Blanche USHER COOPER. On July 5, 1930 in Owensboro, Ky., he married Marjorie R. FOLTZ, who died on May 15, 1994. He had been a resident of Mentone for over 50 years, coming from Marion. He was the former owner of Coopers Department Store, Mentone, for over 30 years. He was a member of the Mentone United Methodist Church and Mentone Lions Club for nearly 50 years.

Surviving are one son, David L. [COOPER] and wife Doris, Mentone; three grandchildren; Debra SPENCER, Mentone, Dan COOPER, Indianapolis; and Denise DRIVER, Portage; three great-grandchildren, David, Dustin and Deanna SPENCER, and one sister, Bonnie DOWLING, Fort Wayne.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mentone United Methodist Church, with the Revs. Greg RITTENHOUSE, Glenn CAMPTON, and William LAWSON Sr., officiating. Burial will be in the Mentone 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 Mentone United Methodist Church.

June Castle

June 4, 1908 - Sept. 14, 1995

Word has been received that June CASTLE, 87, Morgan, Utah, died at 11:30 p.m. Thursday at a hospital in Ogden, Utah.

She was born in Miami County to J. Elmer and Cora WASHINGTON LANDIS. On Dec. 11, 1941, she married F.M. “Cas” CASTLE, who survives.

Also surviving are two sons, Philip [CASTLE], Ogden, Utah; and David [CASTLE], Glendora, Calif.; one sister, Madge CAPEL, Nacogdoches, Texas; and four grandchildren. Preceding in death were one sister, Ruth L. GREPVIN; and two brothers, Lynn LANDIS and Max LANDIS. Memorial services wil be Sept. 23, in Morgan, Utah.

Tuesday, September 19, 1995

[no obits]

Wednesday, September 20, 1995

Ruth E. Parker

Ruth E. PARKER, 88, Columbus, died today at Community Care Center, Columbus.

She was married to Wilfred L. PARKER, who died in September of 1967. They owned and operated Parker’s Restaurant and Parker’s Furniture Store in Indianapolis for many years. She moved to Columbus in 1993, coming from Indianapolis. She lived at Lake Manitou, Rochester, during the summers.

Surviving are two nieces, one nephew, eight great-nieces and great-nephews.

Services will be 7 p.m. Thursday at Myers Funeral Service, Hathaway-Myers Chapel, Columbus. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to St. Peters Lutheran Church “Find Us Faithful Fund,” Columbus.

Paul L. Kline

Paul L. KLINE, 53, 98 N. 650 W., Leiters Ford, died at 1:50 p.m. Tuesday at his home.

Arrangements are pending at Bonine Funeral Home, Culver.

Thursday, September 21, 1995

Paul L. Kline

Aug. 6, 1942 - Sept. 19, 1995

Private services will be on Saturday at Bonine Funeral Home, Culver, for Paul L. KLINE, 53, 98 N. 650 W., Leiters Ford.

The Rev. Martin MASITTO will officiate. Burial will be in the Washington Cemetery, Culver. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Culver-Union Township E.M.S.

Mr. Kline died at 1:50 p.m. Tuesday at his home. He was born in Chicago, Ill. to Raymond and Daralys LELAND [KLINE]. On April 4, 1970 in Plymouth, he married Christine A. HUSBAND, who survives. He was the owner and operator of Kline’s Appliances, Plymouth. He had resided in Leiters Ford for 18 years.

Surviving are one daughter, Camille Rae KLINE, and one son, Matthew P. KLINE, both of Leiters Ford; his parents, Raymond and Daralys KLINE, Culver; one sister, Carol HOLTZCLAW, Oxford, Mich.; and one brother, Tim KLINE, Peru.

Friday, September 22, 1995

Ruby L. Stackhouse

June 12, 1910 - Sept. 21, 1995

Ruby L. STACKHOUSE, 85, died at 7:55 a.m. Thursday at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

She was born in Franklin Township, Kosciusko County, to Charles and Agnes TAYLOR CHRISTIAN. On April 6, 1938 in Richmond, she married Floyd STACKHOUSE, who survives. She lived in the Etna Green and Mentone areas all her life. She was a homemaker and a member of Harrison Center Church, Etna Green. She was a 1928 graduate of Mentone School.

Survving are two daughters, Mrs. Lowell (Helen) ZENTZ, Etna Green, and Mrs. Max (Doris) NIFONG, Plymouth; six grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and one sister, Mrs. Kermit (Nellie) ZENT, Rochester. Preceding in death were two brothers, Ray and Chet [CHRISTIAN].

Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Deaton Funeral Home, Bourbon, with the Rev. Donald FOWLER officiating. Burial wil be in the Harrison Center Cemetery, Etna Green. Friends may call from 3-6 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. until services on Monday at the funeral home.

Clarence Lybarger

May 23, 1906 - Sept. 21, 1995

Clarence “Flea” LYBARGER, 89, Hoagland, died at 11:48 a.m. Thursday at Harborside Healthcare, New Haven.

He was born in Huron, S.D. to Ira C. and Catherine LIECHTY LYBARGER. On Sept. 12, 1931, he married Marjorie SMITH, who survives. He was an engineer for International Harvester, retiring in 1968 after 30 years. He was a member of the Hoagland United Methodist Church, Monroeville Masonic Lodge No.591, Past Master of the former Poe Masonic Lodge, Fort Wayne Scottish Rite, and a former Madison Marion Consolidated school board member.

Surviving are two sons, Gerald “Jack” [LYBARGER], Rochester, and Gary A. [LYBARGER], Hoagland; two daughters, Nancy SPRINGER, Fort Wayne; and Dee Ann BLACKBURN, Columbia City; eight grandchildren; one step-grandson; and two great-grandsons.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at E. Harper and Son Funeral Home, New Haven. Burial wil be in the Antioch Cemetery, Hoagland. Friends may call from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Hoagland United Methodist Church, Monroeville Masonic Lodge, or Shriner’s Children’s Hospital, Chicago, Ill.

Saturday, September 23, 1995

Jeanne E. Hamman

Aug. 3, 1930 - Sept. 21, 1995

Jeanne E. HAMMEN, 65, 178 W. Sixth St., Peru, died at 5:30 a.m. Thursday at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis.

She was born in Peru to Thomas F. and Polly CASHION McBRIDE. On July 9, 1949 in Peru, she married Murray G. HAMMAN, who survives. She and her husband owned and operated Hamman Oil Co. until their retirement in 1988. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Peru; Peru Business and Professional Women’s Club; life member of the Miami County Historical Society; the Peru Elkette’s; Women of the Moose; 25-year member of Delta Theta Tau Sorority; and the Peru Art Club.

Surviving are one daughter, Denise HAMMAN YATER, Peru; one brother, Thomas F. McBRIDE, Las Vegas, Nev.; one nephew, Dr. T.J. McBRIDE; and one niece, Gail SULLIVAN. Preceding in death were her parents.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church, Peru, with Dr. James A. HARDIN and the Rev. David DOLES officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Peru.

Friends may call from 2-4 p.m.and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, Peru. Memorials may be made through the funeral home to the Peru Business and Professional Women’s Club.

Huldah P. Easterday

Jan. 7, 1906 - Sept. 22, 1995

Huldah P. EASTERDAY, 89, Kewanna, died at 1:55 p.m. Friday at Woodlawn Hospitaal.

She was born in Fulton County to Isaac L. and Maple HASSELBY CAMPBELL. On Aug. 25, 1923 in Fulton County, she married Edward EASTERDAY who died Feb. 20, 1993. She was a lifetime resident of Fulton County.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Owen (Arlene) McVAY, Rochester, and Mrs. Marvin (Mildred) ENGLE, Kewanna; two sons, Eugene and Everett [EASTERDAY], both of Kewanna; eleven grandchildren; twenty-six great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; three sisters, Mrs. Martha BALDWIN, Logansport; Mrs Kluster HUMES, Kokomo, and Mrs. Geneva KAYE, Hoopston, Ill. Preceding in death were one son, one grandson, three sisters ad three brothers.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Fulton, with the Rev. Clifford GANO officiting. Burial will be in the Fulton Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-7 p.m. Sunday and after noon on Monday. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

Monday, September 25, 1995

Patricia Ann Reiss

Feb. 12, 1947 - Sept. 24, 1995

Patricia Ann REISS, 48, 309 W. 11th St., died at 2:35 p.m. Sunday at Woodlawn Hospital.

She was born in Pana, Ill., to Anthony and Regina WESSEL REISS. She worked for Hardee’s Restaurant, Rochester.

Surviving are three sisters, Mrs Marie Van LUE, Rochester; Mrs. Elnar SWEET, Smithfield, Pa.; and Mrs. Rose MAXWELL, Pana, Ill.; and two brothers, Eugene [REISS], Pana, Il.; and Edward [REISS], Decatur, Ill. Precedig in death were her parents.

Services are pending at Kennedy and Son Funeral Home, Pana, Ill. Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of the local arrangements.

Loy H. Fisher

Sept. 20, 1916 - Sept. 21, 1995

Word was received that Loy H. FISHER, 79, Hartford, Mich., died Thursday at Community Hospital, Watervliet, Mich.

He was born in Fulton County. On April 30, 1939, in North Manchester, he married Ruth FISHER. She survives with several nieces and nephews. He was a member of Plymouth Congregational Church, Watervliet; past master of Henry Chamberlain Lodge 308 F&A.M.; and former president of Wtervliet Fruit Exchange.

Services were at 1 p.m. today at Plymouth Congregational Church, Watervliet. Memorials may be made to the church or American Cancer Society of Van Buren County.

Tuesday, September 26, 1995

Thelma B. West

Thelma Bonnie WEST, 91, Mesa, Arz., died Sunday, Sept. 10 in Mesa, Ariz.

She was born in Kokomo, and moved to Arizona in 1962. She was a homemaker and a member of the Central Christian Church, Mesa, Ariz.

Surviving are one daughter, Kathryn KUBLEY, and one son-in-law, Herbert KUBLEY, both of Mesa, Arz.; and two grandsons, Gary KUBLEY, Miami, Ariz.; and Ronald KUBLEY, Tippecanoe. Precedng in death were her husband, Noble WEST, who died in 1967, and her son, Kenneth WEST, who died in 1994.

Services were at 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept 17, at Central Christian Church, Mesa, Ariz. Burial was in the Reichter Cemetery, Talma.

Megan Chilcutt

Megan CHILCUTT, daughter of David and Tamara COOKSEY CHILCUTT, 507 Brentwood Dr., Akron, was stillborn at 4:32 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital.

Arrangements are pending at HartZler Funeral Home, Akron.

Wednesday, September 27, 1995

Gene D. Thompson

March 16, 1921 - September 26, 1995

Gene D. THOMPSON, 74, 819 Jeffero St., died at 5:10 p.m. Tuesday at Woodlawn Hospital. He was born in Fulton County to Kenneth W. and Rhea L. FULTZ THOMPSON. On May 16, 1942 in Rochester, he married Helen J. WERNER, who survives. He was a retired farmer and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a lifetime member of the First Baptist Church, Rochester. He was a member of the Experimental Aviation Association, an active general aviation pilot, and inspired young people to pursue education and aviation. He spent the past seven winters in Arizona serving as a volunteer at Casa Grande High School and as a volunteer ranger at Casa Grande National Ruins.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Jim (Martha) HEFLING, McAllen,Texas; three sons, David [THOMPSON], Shreveport, La.; Dan [THOMPSON], Fort Wayne; and Michael [THOMPSON], Muncie; ten grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. George (Josephine) KROM Jr., Rocheter.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with Dr. Mark SPENCER officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday and after 9 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Scholarship Fund.

Megan Lashel Chilcutt

Graveside services wlll be at 4 p.m. Thursday at Akron Cemetery, for Megan Lashel CHILCUTT, infant daughter of David and Tamara CHILCUTT, 507 S. Brentwood Dr., Akron.

Mrs. Darla FRANCE will officiate. Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, is in charge of the arrangements.

Megan was stillborn at 4:32 a.m. Tuesday at Woodlaw Hospital.

Surviving are her parents, David and Tamara COOKSEY CHILCUTT, Akron; one sister, Jessica CHILCUTT, Akron; maternal grandparents, Bill and Jean COOKSEY, Akron; paternal grandmother, Helen MURPHY, Akron; maternal great-grandmother, Helen HARLESS, Akron; and maternal great-grandparents, Gerald and Eilene HARSHMAN, Arivaca, Ariz. Preceding in death was her grandfather, Grady CHILCUTT.

Aaron Thomas Reynolds

June 21, 1995 - Sept. 26, 1995

Aaron Thomas REYNOLDS, three-months-old, 6187 E Indiana 14, Athens, died at 7:35 a.m. Tuesday at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. He was born in Rochester to William M. and April E. JONES REYNOLDS. He was a member of the Church of the Nazarene, Rochester.

Surviving are his parents, William and April REYNOLDS; and one bother, William Cody [REYOLDS], all of Athens; maternal grandparets, Wendell and Cindy ELMORE, Floyd Knobs; and Mark Arron and Julie JONES, Rochester; paternal grandparets, Bobby and Carolyn Sue REYNOLDS, Rochester; maternal great-grandparts, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas NEWETT, Greenwood; and Mrs. Irene JONES, Rochester; paternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Ota BOWLING, La Follette, Tenn.; and maternal great-great=grandmother, Blanch AREND, Martinsville.

Services will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Richard THOMPSON officiating. Burial will be in the Athens Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-3 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Richard L. Weller

Aug. 19, 1927 - Sept. 25, 1995

Richard Lee “Dick” WELLER, 68, 844 N. 800 E., Logansport, died at 2:30 p.m. Monday at his residence.

He was born in Clay Township, Miami County, to David M. and Nellie GLASSBURN WELLER SLIFER. He was raised by his grandparents, John and Jessie GLASSBURN. On Nov. 26, 1948, he married Mary F. FELLER, who survives. He was a retired farmer and retired from Chrysler Transmission Plant, Kokomo, in 1980. He was a member of North Kokomo Grace Brethren Church; Veterans of Foreign Wars, Bunker Hill; and UAW Local 685, Kokomo.

Mr. Weller was a 1946 graduate of Clay Township High School, and was stationed in Japan while serving in the U.S. Army. He was a sportsman who loved to hunt and fish, and was an avid mushroom hunter. He was athletic and loved sports.

Surviving are one son, Johnny “David” and wife Shonnie [WELLER]; Logansport; four daughters, Mrs. Roger (Dianne) TOW, Burlingrto; Mrs. Steve (Sharon) TOWNSEND, Kokomo; Patty ADNDERSON, Bunker Hill; and Mrs. Mike (Marcia) HEDGER, Logansport; one brother, Howard SLIFER Jr., Twelve Mile; six sisters, Mrs. Bill (Sandra) TIGLER, Denver; Patricia SLIFER, Peru; Mrs. Bill (Ethel) SISSON, Galveston; Mrs. Gerald (Maxine) HELTON, Kokomo; Mrs. Bob (Pauline) COOK and Carol HARTFGROVE, both of Bunker Hill; eleven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were his parents, grandparents, and six brothers and sisters.

Services will be at 10 a.m Thursday at North Kokomo Grace Brethren Church, with the Rev. Richard CRON officiating. Burial will be in the Santa Fe Cemetery, Miami County. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. today at the Allen Funeral Home, Bunker Hill. Memorials may be made to the North Kokomo Grace Brethren Church. Bunker Hill Veterans of Foreign Wars will provide a Military Committal Service.

Thursday, September 28, 1995

Robert A Keitzer, Sr.

June 5, 1902 - Sept. 27, 1995

Robert A. KEITZER, Sr., 93, 807 N. Pine St., Ishpeming, Mich., died at 10:20 a.m. Wednesday at Mather Nursing Center, Ishpeming, Mich.

He was born in Monterey to Henry and Mariette FREESE [KEITZER]. On Sept. 21, 1940 in Fort Wayne, he married Ida Marie HJELLUM, who died on Feb. 13, 1988. He had lived in Fort Wayne for 48 years, where he owned and operated Keitzer’s Pharmacy from 1940 until his retirement in 1968. He moved to Ishpeming, Mich. in 1988. He was a graduate of the Indiana College of Pharmacy, was a registered Pharmacist for 50 years, and was a life member of the Northweat Indana Pharmacist Association.

Surviving are one daughter, Crol Sue CARROLL, Shadyside, Md.; oe son, Robert A KEITZER Jr, Ishpeming, Mich.; ten gradchildren; five great-gradchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Precedng in death were his parents, three sister, Gertrude KEITZER, Frances FOWBLE, and Augusta KELSEY; and three brothers, Charles, J. Wilbert, and Harold [KEITZER].

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Anne Catholic Church, Monterey, with the Rev. Dominic YOUNG officiating. Burial will be in the St. Anne’s Cemetery, Moterey. Friends may call from 10-11 a.m Saturday at the church. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

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

Lois L. Hinkle

Dec, 6, 1919 - Sept. 27, 1995

Lois L. HINKLE, 75, Miller’s Merry Manor, Wabash, died at 1:10 a.m. Wednesday at the nursing home.

She was born in Miami County to Keith and Altie NORMAN LEEDY. She retired from Wabash County Hospital after working 18 years as a receptionist and in Central Supply. She was a 1937 graduate of Deedsville High School, and a member of Wabash Christian and Missionary Alliance Church.

Surviving are one son, Robert HINKLE, Akron; and two brothers, Richard LEEDY, Deedsville; and Doral LEEDY, Bonita Springs, Fla.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Manchester Ave. Chapel, Grandstaff-Hentgen, Wabash, with the Rev. David PHILLIPS officiating. Burial will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico. Friends may call from 9-11 a.m. Friday at the Manchester Ave. Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Amylateral Sclerosis Foundation (Lou Gerhrig’s disease).

Donnabel Kline

Feb. 15, 1915 - Sept. 28, 1995

Donnabel KLINE, 80, 515 Jefferson St., died at 4:30 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital.

She was born in Leiters Ford to Harry and Amy BARNES BRUGH. On Jan. 1, 1939 in Tippecanoe, she married Louis J. KLINE, who survives. She was a life long resident of Fulton County. She was an employee of the former Blumenthals Ladies Clothing Store, and a member of the First Presbyterian Chuch and church choir.

Surviving are two daughrters, Mrs. Leighton (Patricia) LEIGH, Carmel; and Mrs. Mary Jo ZARTMAN, Indianapolis; one son, David and wife Ruth KLINE, Sierra Vista, Ariz.; five grandchildren, Mrs. Bryan (Amy) SCHNICK, Mishawaka; Capt. John and wife Shannon BREAZEALE, Germany; Angela KLINE, Sierra Vista, Ariz.; Daniel KLINE, Pensacola, Fla.; and John Cory ZARTMAN, Minot, N.D.; three great-grandchildren; and one brother, Joseph and wife Mildred BRUGH, Rochester. Preceding in death were one granddaughter, Julie Marie KLINE; one sister, Frances Ellen WALSH, and one brother, Albert BRUGH.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Robert SCHMEISER officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday and one hour prior to services on Saturday at the funeral home.

Ruth C. Cullum

April 30, 1907 - Sept. 27, 1995

Ruth C. CULLUM, 88, Mentone, died at 5:47 p.m. Wednesday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw, where she had resided since last November.

She was born in South Whitley to the Rev. Milton and Myrtle HINDBAUGH GARDNER. On July 4, 1925, she married Artley CULLUM, who died in Novemer of 1980. She attended Manchester College and received her teaching certificate. They moved to Circle, Mont. in 1930 where they purchased a amall printing shop and published The McCone County Sentinel. They moved back to Indiana in 1940 and purchased the Country Print Shop, Mentone, and printed the weekly Co-op News. Later this became the Mentone News. In 1962 the Cullums purchased the News Mirror in Bourbon and in 1975 the commercial printing plant became Harmony Press, Inc. Mrs. Cullum contributed to the newspaper with her weekly column “Counterpoint”.

She was a member of the Mentone Christian Fellowship and the Senior Citizens Scrambled Egg Band.

Survivng are one daughter, Mrs. Thomas (Joan) HARMON, Mentone; one son, Jon CULLUM, Parker City; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Precedng in death were three sisters.

Services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at King Memorial Funeral Home, with the Rev. Thomas HARMAN officiating. Burial will be in the Mentone Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Friday and after 9 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.

Friday, September 29, 1995

Evelyn Cross

Jan. 1, 1916 - Sept. 28,1995

Evelyn “Evi” CROSS, 79, 3205 E. Southeast Lakeshore, Macy, died at 1:45 p.m. Thursday at Woodlawn Hospital.

She was born in Wray, Colo. On Jan. 27, 1945 in Seymour, she married Vassil W. “Curley” CROSS, who survives. She was a retired employee of Kokomo Post Office. She served with the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II, and was a member of the Rochester American Legion Post 36 and Manitou Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary.

Surviving are one daughter, Sandy DRESCH, Warsaw; one son, Michael CROSS, Rochester; five grandchildren, Kimberly DRESCH, Warsaw; Airman 1st Class Kent DRESCH, Davis Monthan Air Force Base, Tucson, Ariz.; Michelle, Maria and Craig CROSS, all of Kokomo; and three great-grandchildren. Preceding in death was a half-brother, Jim LORE.

Military memorial services will be held and announced at a later date. The Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of the cremation and arrangements.

Doris Overmyer

Dec. 26, 1913 - Sept. 28, 1995

Doris OVERMYER, 81, 3075 N. and 1100 W., Kewanna, died at 1 p.m. Thursday at the home of her brothers, 10750 West 400 North, Rochester.

She was born near Leiters Ford to Jesse and Bessie SHIDAKER YOUNG. On March 21, 1943 in Waterloo, she married Eugene “Bud” OVERMYER, who died on Dec. 6, 1985. She was a life long resident of Leiters Ford and Kewanna communities, and retired from Rochester Metal Products in 1979. She was a member of the Zion Church, near Kewana, and its WSCS of the church.

Surviving are one son, John P. OVERMYER, Kewanna; one sister, Mrs. Deane (Anajean) PETERSON, Kewanna; four brothers, Marion, Delbert, Elbert, and Lowell and wife Thelma YOUNG, all of Rochester; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were her parents; and one brother, Elmer YOUNG.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Ronald C PURKEY. Burial will be in the Moon Cemetery, seven miles west of Rochester. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Saturday and one hour prior to the services on Sunday at the funeral home.

Thelma E. Carr

April 17, 1910 - September 29, 1995

Thelma E. CARR, 85, formerly of 1316 Monroe St., Rochester, died at 5:11 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital.

She was born in Fulton County to Jonathan and Cora Bell RICHARDSON DuBOIS. She married Milo Oliver CARR, who preceded her in death. She operated a private bookkeeping and tax preparer practice in Rocheter for many years. She was a member of the First Christian Church and attended the Church of Christ, Rochester. She was a Fulton County Justice of the Peace for 13 years, member of the Fulton County Republican Women’s Club, Rochester Order of the Eastern Star, and Rochester Daughters of the American Revolution. She was named Distinguished Republican Woman in 1981.

Surviving are one daughter, Linda WILSON, Rochester; one son, Edward and wife Colleen CARR, Columbia City; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Helen M. MILLER, Rochester; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were one daughter, Patricia HELT; three sisters, and three brothers.

Services wil be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Revs. Allan HAZEN and Jim DILLENGER officiating. Burial will be in the Plainview Cemetery, Macy. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. There will be an Eastern Star service at 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Betty A. Swick

Feb. 21, 1940 - Sept. 28, 1995

Betty Ann SWICK, 55, 6122 E. Indiana 14, Athens, died at 1:35 p.m. Thursday at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis.

She was born in Rochester to Harold and Marjorie TOWNE MADDUX. On Nov. 14, 1958 in Athens, she married Roy L. SWICK, who survives. She was a life long resident of Athens, and a self-employed truck driver for Merceer Transportation, Louisville, Ky. She was a 1958 graduate of Akron High School and a member of the Athens United Methodist Church.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs Jack (Debra) BLACKSTEN, Warsaw; ad Mrs. Paul (Denise) BAHNEY, Rocheter; one son, Douglas and wife Shirley SWICK, Warsaw; six grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; her mother, Marjorie MADDUX, Rochester; one brother, Joseph MADDUX, Taipe, Taiwan; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding in death was her father, Harold MADDUX, who died in January of 1993.

Services will be 10:30 am Monday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rocheter, with the Rev. Michael KELLY officiating. Burial will be in the Athens Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. Monday through the hour of services at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Fund.

Lawson E Eagan

Word was received that Lawson E. “Red” EAGAN, 90, Rochester, died Tuesday, Sept. 19.

He lived in Colfax, Ill. before retiring in Rochester.

He is survived by two grandchildren, Caren SLATON and Rex EAGAN, both of Dallas; five great-grandchildren; two cousins, Bill EAGAN, Wisconsin; and M. KERR, Illinois.

A memorial service wil be at 3 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Colfax United Methodist Church, Colfax, Ill. Memorials may be made to World Challenge Drug and Alcohol Recovery Centers, c/o David Wilkerson, P.O. Box 260, Lindale, Texas 75771.

Saturday, September 30, 1995

Laura Jean Davis

July 24, 1922 - Sept. 28, 1995

Laura Jean DAVIS, 73, 1801 E.S. 24 W., Lot 23, Logansport, died at 7 p.m Thursday at Logansport Memorial Hosptal.

She was born in Edgerton, Ohio to Ash and Marie MATHESON HOOBLER. On May 1, 1950 in Monticello, she married Gerald DAVIS, who died on Jan. 5, 1974. She retired in 1990 from Federal Mogul, Leiters Ford. She was a member of the Baptist Church, Russiaville, and also attended the Hillcrest Baptist Church, Rochester. She enjoyed playing bingo in Rochester, reading, doing jigsaw puzzles, and crocheting.

Surviving are one son, Gary DAVIS, Logansport; two daughters, Deborah SMITH, Russiaville; and Katheryn SMITH, Logansport; one sister, Helen YOUNG, Blakelee, Ohio; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Precedng in death were two brothers, Ernest and Robert CASE.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Fisher Funeral Chapel, Logansport, with the Rev. Jim BEAUMONT officiating. Burial will be in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Monday, October 2, 1995

Cecil H. Miller

July 9, 1912 - Oct. 1, 1995

Cecil H. MILLER, 83, 1936 E. Singer Rd., North Manchester, died at 1 p.m. Sunday at his residence.

He was born in Urbana to John and Cora UNGER MILLER. On Sept. 27, 1936 he married Letha M. GREEN, who survives. He was the retired owner of Cecil Miller & Sons Excavating. He attended North Manchester Missionary Church.

Surviving are three sons, Wayne, Dick, and Paul [MILLER], all of North Manchester; two daughters, Mrs. Michael (Mary Lou) REED, Akron; and Mrs. Paul (Ruth A.) KLINE, North Manchester; two sisters, Mrs. Kathleen WESTAFER, North Manchester; and Mrs. Clyde (Dorothy) COLCLESSER, Wabash; and one grandchild.

Services will be at 1 p.m Wednesday at the DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, with the Rev. William GREENHOOD officiating. Burial will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, North Manchester. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at the mortuary. Memorials may be made to the Heart Disease Research Foundation.

Hugh M. Smiley

July 11, 1913 - Sept. 30, 1995

Hugh Maxham SMILEY, 82, 83 Whiddens Mobile Home Park, Frostproof, Fla., died at 8:17 p.m. Saturday at Lake Wales Hospital, Lake Wales, Fla.

He was born in Ladysmith, Wis. to William D. and Gilberta MAXHAM SMILEY. On Dec. 27, 1959 in Valparaiso, he married Iola E. DAVIS, who survives. He lived in the communities of Argos, Rushville, and Rochester before moving to Frostproof, Fla. 13 years ago. He was a retired building contractor for Moriarty Builders, Argos. He was a member of the Argos United Methodist Church and the Elks Lodge.

Surviving are three daughters, Pauline D. SMILEY and Mrs. Oscar A. (Nancy Jane) KOELER, both of Brookville, Ohio; and Mrs. Jerry (Cheryl) BROOKS, Salem, Wis.; two sons, Hugh M. and wife Debbie SMILEY Jr. and Tommie SMILEY, both of Lady Lake, Fla.; one step-son, Earl and wife Alice STAHL, Calumet, Ill.; two sisters, Edna LELAND, Brookville, Ohio; and Harriet SMILEY, Milwaukee, Wis.; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

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

Agnes E. Harshman

Feb. 3, 1908 - Oct. 1, 1995

Agnes Eudella HARSHMAN, 87, Mayflower Nursing Home, Plymouth, died at 1 a.m. Sunday at the nursing home.

She was born in Joliet, Ill. to William A. and Eudella IRVINE COONEY. On July 6, 1928 in Geneva, Ill., she married Norman J. MURRAY, who preceded her in death. On Oct. 27, 1968 in Phoenix, Ariz., she married Vernon J. HARSHMAN, who died on Nov. 15, 1992. She was a member of the Talma community since 1973. She lived in Phoenix, Ariz. for two years and Chicago, Ill. before moving to the Mayflower Nursing Home in 1987. She was a clerk in the Clerical Department of Lerner Clothing and Womens Apparel Shop, Chicago, Ill. for many years. She was a member of the Evangelical Spiritual Church, Cicero, Ill. and Ladies Auxiliary of the Talma Newcastle Lions Club.

Surviving are three daughters, Nora J. HUME, Westmont, Ill., Marietta L. LEAK and Kathryn A. MURRAY, both of Las Vegas, Nev.; two sons, James H. MURRAY and Kenneth CODY, both of Chicago, Ill.; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two nephews; and one niece. Preceding in death were two sisters and two brothers.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Foster & Good funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Jeffrey TAYLOR officiating. Burial will be in the Reichter Cemetery, northeast of Rocheter. Friends may call one hour prior to services on Monday at the funeral home.

Glenda L. Cox

Glenda L. YELTON COX, R.N., 52, Columbus, Ohio, died Sunday at her residence.

She was a former resident of Pittsboro. She was a public health nurse for 10 years, an was a specialist at the Hospice of Columbus Health Departmet.

Surviving are her husband, Robert E. COX, Columbus, Ohio; two daughters, Kelley COX, Tipp City, Ohio; and Ellen COX, Columbus, Ohio; two granddaughters; two sisters, Mrs. Kenneth (Thelma) HUNTER, Coatesville; and Mrs. Henri (Mary) McLAUGHLIN, Pittsboro; one brother, Ernest and wife Mary YETON; nieces and nephews; and many special friends. Preceding in death were her mother, Ketherine SIMMONS YELTON; father, Ernest W. YELTON; nephew, Dennis HUNTER; and her grandparnts.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Coatesville Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. at the Pittsboro Christian Church. Memorials may be made to the Glenda Yelton Cox Educational Trust Fund in care of the Pittsboro Christian Church, Pittsboro, IN 46167.

Arrangements are being handled by Tidd Funeral Home, Hilliard, Ohio.

Tuesday, October 3, 1995

Mildred E. Flenar Carpenter

Aug. 16, 1907 - Oct. 2, 1995

Services wil be at 10:30 a.m Wednesday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, for Mildred E. FLENAR CARPENTER, 88, Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw.

The Rev. Joe OLSON will officiate. Burial will be in the Palestine Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Mrs. Carpenter, formerly of Mentone, died at 7:25 a.m Monday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw, where she had been a resident since July of 1993. She was born in Marshall County to Jerry and Carrie DORLAND ROBBINS. She married Seth FLENAR, who died on Jan. 23, 1944. She then married Frank CARPENTER, who died in May of 1956. She was a homemaker and worked at Midwest Spring Factory, Mentone. She lived in Mentone most of her life and was a member of the First Baptist Church, Mentone.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Leslie (Doris) GRUBBS, Bourbon; four sons, Robert and Don FLENAR, both of Mentone, and Kay and Max FLENAR, both of Etna Green; one step-daughter, Mrs. Ronald (Mona Dean) FLOOD, Davison, Mich.; one step-son, Charles CARPENTER, Warsaw; one brother, Ralph ROBBINS, LaGrange; eighteen grandchildren; forty great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were two sons, Larry and Jerry FLENAR; one great-granddaughter and one sister, Violet FLECK.

Gaige Alyn Becker

Sept. 9, 1995 - Oct. 2, 1995

Gaige Alyn BECKER, three-weeks old, 705 E. 4th St., died at 6:11 a.m. Monday at Woodlawn Hospital.

He was born in Rochester to Jamie and Teresa WILHITE BECKER, who survive. Also surviving are maternal grandparnts, Dave ad Mary RUFF WILHITE, Akron; paternal grandparents, Dennis and Tami PUCKETT BECKER, Rochester; and Norma STICKLER BECKER, Nappanee; maternal great-grandparents, Alvin and Pauline RUFF, Akron; paternal great-grandparents, Dale and Norma BECKER, Rochester; and several aunts and uncles.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. James MALBONE officiating. Burial wil be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 9-11 a.m Wednesday at the funeral home.

Wednesday, October 4, 1995

Verna M. Mahler

Verna Mae MAHLER, 71, former resident of RFD No. 1, Monterey, died at 10:05 p.m. Tuesday at Life Care Center of Rochester.

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

Evelyn Cross

Jan. 1, 1916 - Sept. 28, 1995

Military memorial services will be at 12 p.m. Saturday at 3205 E. Southeast Lakeshore Dr., Nyona Lake, for Evelyn “Evi” CROSS, 79, Nyona Lake.

The service will be conducted by the Rochester American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars Posts. Zimmerman Family Funeral Home was in charge of the cremation.

Mrs. Cross died at 1:45 p.m last Thursday at Woodlawn Hospital.

She was born in Wray, Colo. On Jan. 27, 1945 in Seymour, she married Vassil W. “Curley” CROSS, who survives. She was a retired employee of Kokomo Post Office. She served with the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II, and was a member of the Rochester American Legion Post 36 and Manitou Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary.

Surviving are one daughter, Sandy DRESCH, Warsaw; one son, Michael CROSS, Rochester; five grandchildren, Kimberly DRESCH, Warsaw; Airman 1st Class Kent DRESCH, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Tucson, Ariz.; Michelle, Maria and Craig CROSS, all of Kokomo; and three great-grandchildren. Preceding in death was one half-brother, Jim LORE.

Barbara J. Murray

April 16, 1921 - Oct. 3, 1995

Barbara Jane MURRAY, 74, 300 E. 4th St., died at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Life Care Center of Rochester.

She was born in Glen Ellyn, Ill., to William G. and D. Ruth HICKEN WHEATLEY. On Dec. 21, 1941 in Leiters Ford, she married Avaughn MURRAY, who died on April 29, 1977. She lived most of her life in Fulton Couty. She was a residet of Rochester for the past 12 years, coming from Leiters Ford. She was a homemaker, active in RSVP, and made over 200 teddy bears for police to give to children.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Larry (La Vonda) BURNETT, Argos; two sons, Thomas L. [MURRAY), Indianapolis, and James R [MURRAY], Danville; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Genevieve St. CLAIR, Middlebury; and Mrs. Arnold (Martha) MURRAY, Rochester; two brothers, Robert WHEATLEY, Monterey; and Earl WHEATLEY, Seattle, Wash.; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were her parents and one sister, Myrtle WENTZEL.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Brian SEWELL officiating. Burial will be in the Leiters Ford Cemetery. 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 Rochester RSVP.

Thursday, October 5, 1995

Verna M. Mahler

Oct. 9, 1923 - Oct. 3, 1995

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rocheter, for Verna Mae MAHLER, 71, Life Care Center of Rochester.

The Rev. Daniel HUHN will officiate. Burial will be in the Monterey Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday and after 9 a.m. Saturday through the hour of services at the funeral home.

Mrs. Mahler, formerly of Monterey, died at 10:05 p.m. Tuesday at Life Care Center of Rochester. She was born in Roseland to John and Goldie WOLF RANDALL. On June 27, 1943 in Magnolia, Miss., she married Arthur MAHLER, who died in 1987. She lived most of her life in the Monterey community, and was retired from Hart Schaffner & Marx Corp., Rochester.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Dean (Beverly) HASCHEL, Monterey; three sons, LeRoy [MAHLER], Shelbyville; John [MAHLER], Monterey; and Dennis [MAHLER], Mooresville; eighteen grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one brother, Donald RANDALL, El Paso, Texas. Preceding in death were one sister, Ruby WILLIAMS; and two brothers, Russell and Alvin [RANDALL].

Friday, October 6, 1995

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Saturday, October 7, 1995

Wesley Allen Walter

Dec. 7, 1989 - Oct. 5, 1995

Wesley Allen WALTER, 5, 122 N. East St., Bremen, died at 12:45 p.m. Thursday at Memorial Hospital, South Bend.

He was born in Naples, Italy to Randy J. and Michelle RICHARDS WALTER. He was a kindergarten student at St Pauls Lutheran School, Bremen.

Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Randy WALTER, Bremen; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henri RICHARS, Nappanee; and paternal grandparnts, Mr. and Mrs. Robert WALTER, Rochester.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m Monday at St. Pauls Lutheran Church, Bremen, with the Rev. Roger E ROHDE officiating. Burial will be in the Bremen Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-6 p.m Sunday at Mishler Funeral Home, Bremen, and one hour before services on Monday at the church. Memorials may be made to St. Pauls Lutheran School.

Monday, October 9, 1995

Fred L. Fobes Jr.

June 4, 1939 - Oct. 8, 1995

First Sgt. Fred L. FOBES Jr., 56, Rural Route 4, Peru, died at 2:05 a.m. Sunday at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis.

He was born in Marion County to Fred L. Sr. and June M. DUFFY FOBES. On Aug. 26, 1962 he married Joyce A. BLANKENSHIP, who survives. He was an Indiana State Police Trooper and a Marion County Sheriff’s Department Deputy. He joined the Indiaa State Poice Sept. 1, 1962 and was promoted to First Sgt. in 1988. He was a member of the Bunker Hill Masonic Lodge and Indiana State Police Alliance. He was a graduate of Broad Ripple High School, Indianapolis; Indiana University, Bloomington; and Southern Police Institute, Louisville, Ky. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran.

Surviving are one daughter, June A. FOBES, Chicago, Ill.; one son, Lt. Karl R. FOBES, U.S. Air Force, Vandenburg Air Force Base, Lompoc, Calif.; one brother, Gary THRAPP, Indianapolis; and two sisters, Darlene BEASLEY, Indianapolis; and Gail BUTCHER, Gosport. Preceding in death were his parents.

Services will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Bible Baptist Church of Peru (East edge of Peru), with the Indiana State Poice Chaplains officiatng. Friends may call from 12-2 p.m. Tuesday at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, Peru. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or Arthritis Foundation.

Anna O Jernigan

Jan. 20, 1914 - Oct. 7, 1995

Anna Olevia JERNIGAN, 81, formerly of 419 Clayton St., died at 5:30 a.m Saturday at Life Care Center of Rocheter, where she has been a patient since 1989.

She was born in Covington, Ky. to Joseph and Laura BISHOP GOODY. On Sept. 25, 1930 in Bowling Green, Ohio, she married Bryan JERNIGAN, who died in 1964. She has lived in this area since 1948, coming from Detroit, Mich. She was a retired nurses aid and worked at Woodlawn Hospital for a number of years. She attended the St Joseph Catholic Church, Rochester.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs Morse (Pat) UTTER Sr., Akron; Mrs. Shirley ALLRED, Shipshewana, and Mrs. John (Midge) RAMSEY, Akron; one son, Mike and wife Cindy JERNIGAN, Rochester; twenty-five grandchidlren; and forty-seven great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were her paernts, one daughter, Barbara GELLER; two sons, Robert and Joe [JERNIGAN]; a great-granddaughter; one infant sister and brother.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rocheter, with the Rev. John ZAHN officiating Burial will be in the Athens Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m today and after 9 a.m Tuesday through the hour of services at the funeral home.

Ollie E. Miller

Feb. 28, 1915 - Oct. 7, 1995

Ollie E. MILLER, 80, 119 W. 8th St., Peru, died at 1:45 p.m. Saturday at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis.

He was born in New Waverly to Ralph and Frances HOGENTOGLER MILLER. On Dec. 31, 1947 he married Margaret E “Midge” VANCE, who died on Oct. 23, 1986. He retired as a conductor in 1977 from Wabash and N&W Railroad after 37 years of service. He was a member of the Moose Lodge.

Surviving are two daughters, Rosalee “Rose” MILLER, Francesville; and Mary LAKEY, Anderson; two brothers, Jerry and F. Lou MILLER, both of Pensacola, Fla.; four sisters, Rosalee McVAY, Washington; Charlotte JOHNSON, Petersburg, Ill.; Maxine COLE, Wabash; and Jana LOWE, Macy; three grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Preceding im death were his parents.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, Peru, with the Rev. J. Robert CLARK officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetry, Peru. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m Tuesday at the funeral home.

Tuesday, October 10, 1995

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Wednesday, October 11, 1995

Christopher L. Klein

March 28, 1977 - Oct. 10, 1995

Warsaw - Seventeen-year-old Christopher L. KLEIN of Mentone died Tuesday from multiple injuries sustained in a one-car accident.

The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department received a call at 11:24 a.m reporting an accident on Indiana 25, south of County Road 250 South, in the first curve of a stretch of road known as “The Devil’s Backbone.”

When Sheriff’s deputies arrived, they found Klein laying in a ditch, his 1993 Mustang was in the northbound lane of the road.

The police investigation indicates Klein was travelng at a high rate of speed, lost control of the vehicle on one of the curves, slid across the roadway and struck a group of small trees. The impace to the collision apparently threw Klein through the windshield of the car.

Klein was taken by the Mentone EMS to Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warasw where he was pronounced dead at 12:27 p.m.

Investigators claim high speed was a contributing factor in the accident, which remains under investigation.

Officers from the Warsaw Police Department and Mentone EMS assisted the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department in the accident.

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Christopher Loren KLEIN, 18, 6159 W. Shilling Rd., Mentone, died at 12:27 p.m. Tuesday in a single automobile accident on Indiana 25 south of Warsaw.

He was born in Peru to Alford D and Lorna L TRIDLE KLEIN He had resided in Derby, Kan. before coming to Mentone two years ago. He was a senior at Aims School, Warsaw, and worked for K-Mart, Warsaw. He was a member of the Derby Presbyterian Church, Derby, Kan.

Surviving are his parents, Al KLEIN, Plano, Texas; and Lorna KLEIN, Mentone; maternal grandparents, Loren and Mary TRIDLE, Mentone; paternal grandmother, Marguerite KLEIN, Newton, Kan; and one sister, Ruth KLEIN, Mentone.

Service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Mentone United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Greg RITTENHOUSE officiatng. Burial will be in the Eel River Ceetery, east of Silver Lake Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Thursday, October 12, 1995

Alice J. Butler

Aug. 10, 1944 - Oct. 11, 1995

Alice J. BUTLER, 51, 114 E 12th St., died at 5:05 p.m. Wednesday at Life Care Center, Rochester.

She was born in Holyoke, Mass., to Edward and Jane TRZNADEL ZAMROCK. On Sept 3, 1962 in Holyoke, Mass., she married Thomas E. BUTLER Sr., who survives. She was a homemaker and a member of the St Joseph Catholic Church, Rochester.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Barbara BUTLER CASTELLANO, Rochester; two sons, Thomas E. and wife Samantha BUTLER Jr. and Joseph P. BUTLER, both of Rocheter; two grandchildren, Allison BUTLER and Michael CASTELLANO; and two brothers, Walter ZAMROCK, Holyoke, Mass.; and Wayne ZAMROCK, Chicopee, Mass.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rochester, with the Rev. John ZAHN officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester Citizens Cemetery. Friends may call from 9-10:30 a.m Saturday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester. Memorials may be made to the charity of choice.

Noah W. Gottschalk

Jan. 19, 1918 - Oct. 11, 1995

Noah W GOTTSCHALK, 77, 177 Western Ave., Roanoke, died at 10:05 a.m Wednesday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Huntington.

He was born in Fulton County to George and Emma L SWANK GOTTSCHALK. On Nov. 5, 1943, in Galveston, Texas, he married Mary M. GRAUGNARD, who died on July 22, 1978. On March 1, 1980 in Galveston, Texas, he married Evelyn WILSON, who died on Sept. 9, 1993. Mr. Gottschalk was a Roanoke resident since 1980, coming from Galveston, Texas. He was a clerk for the U.S. Post Office, Galveston, Texas, for 20 years. He was a member of the Roanoke Christ United Methodist Church, United Postal Workers Union-Sons of Hermann Texas, Roanoke American Legion Post 160, and a World War II U.S. Army veteran.

‘ Surviving are one son, Williem H GOTTSCHAK, Orange, Texas; one step-son, James O WOLF, Roanoke; one step-daughter, Mrs. Dan (Jean Ann) LARKEY, Warren; seven grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were two sisters, Gertrude LEWIS and Mabel WAGONER; and five brothers, Lyman, Lester, John, George Jr. and Cecil GOTTSCHAK.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Roanoke Memorial Chapel, Roanoke, with the Rev. Jerry Paul DENSMORE officiating. Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in the Galveston County Memorial Park, Hitchcock, Texas, with the Rev. Bill LAUCHER officiating. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Roanoke Memorial Chapel. The Roanoke American Legion will conduct Memorial Services after the service on Saturday at the chapel. Memorials may be made to the Roanoke Christ United Methodist Church.

Loretta H. Miller

Dec. 14, 1915 - Oct. 12, 1995

Loretta H. “Babe” MILLER, 79, 313 E. Park St., Kewanna, died at 2:25 a.m. today at Pulaski Memorial Hospita, Winamac.

She was born in Kewanna to Frank and Cora McLOCHLIN HENDRICKSON. On May 29, 1942 at Brooks Field Air Force Base, Texas, she married Calvin G MILLER, who survives. She was a retired registered nurse at Miller’s Nursing Home, Rochester. She was a 1932 graduate of Kewanna High School and graduate of the St. Frances Nursing School, Evanston, Ill. She was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church, Kewanna.

Surviving are two daughters, Nancy REITZ, Eudora, Kan; and Sandra ROESNER, St. Paul, Minn.; one brother, Robert HENDRICKSON, Kewanna; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Preceding in death was one sister.

Services will be at 1 p.m Saturday at St. Ann Catholic Church, Kewanna, with the Rev. John ZAHN officiating. Burial will be in the St. Ann Cemetery, Kewanna. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, and after 9 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. There will be a Scripture Service at 7 p.m Friday at the funeral home.

Friday, October 13, 1995

Norma R Hartford

June 26, 1920 - Oc. 12, 1995

Norma R. HARTFORD, 75, 4532 W. McCarty Lane, died at 9:29 p.m. Thursday at Woodlawn Hospital.

She was born in Charleston, W.Va., to Emery and Alice Lorena SEXTON LEGG. She married John B. SCARBOROUGH, who died in 1972. She then married Willard J. HARTFORD, who died in 1985. She lived in this area since 1978, coming from Gary. She was a homemaker and a member of the Rochester Art Colony.

Surviving are one daughter, Robin R SCARBOROUGH, Rochester; four sons, Rolland “Buzz” HARTFORD, Hobart; and Bruce, Richard, and Kenneth HARTFORD, all of Gary; ten grandchidren; twelve great-grandchildren; three sisters, Colleen GRAVELY, Bethel, Ohio; Frieda MARTIN, Ripley, WVa.; and Phyllis DART, San Matea, Calif.; and one brother, William LEGG, Charleston, WVa. Preceding in death were her parents, one son, Michael K. SCARBOROUGH, who died in 1968, and one brother, Roy [LEGGS].

Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from noon through the hour of services on Monday at the funeral home.

Paul E Foster

Paul E. FOSTER, 52, 407 W Rochester St., Akron, died ar 4:15 p.m. Thursday at Woodlawn Hospital.

Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Hugh Hunneshagen Jr.

Hugh HUNNESHAGEN Jr., 72, 2315 Colgate St., Bradenton, Fla., died at 6:15 p.m. Thursday at his residence. He was a former resident of Rochester.

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

John F. Sutton

Sept. 22, 1945 - Oct. 13, 1995

John Forest SUTTON, 50, 5729 N. 175 E., Rochester, died at 6:55 a.m. today at his residence.

He was born in Argos to Forest and Ota SUSDORF SUTTON. On June 14, 1969 in Marshall County, he married Judith S. LAUTT, who survives. He was self-employed in an excavation business in Rochester, and a member of the Fulton County Historical Society.

Surviving are one son, Matthew SUTTON, Rochester; and one sister, Mrs. Melva (Grace) COPLEN, Warsaw.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Tiosa Church of the Brethren, with the Rev. Gerald ZOOK officiating. Burial will be in the Reichter Cemetery, northeast of Rocheter. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Saturday at the Zimmerman Family funeral Home, Rochester, and one hour prior to services on Sunday at the church.

Saturday, October 14, 1995

Hugh Hunneshagen Jr.

May 19, 1923 - Oct 12, 1995

Services for Hugh HUNNESHAGEN Jr., 72, 2315 College Ave., Bradenton, Fla., will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home.

Burial will be in the Bruce Lake Cemetery. Friends may call from 9-11 a.m. Wednesday.

Mr. Hunneshagen died at 6:20 p.m. Thursday at Columbia Blake Medical Center, Bradenton, Fla. He was born in Rochester to Hugh and Geneva BROOKER HUNNESHAGEN. He lived at 230 West Sixth St., Rochester, before moving to Bradenton in [1970]. He lived at Bruce Lake during the summer months for 30 years. On Aug. 30, 1951 in Rochester he married Donna SMITH who survives. He worked for the Indiana State Tax Commission, Smith Alsop, and United Airlines. He was a farmer and licensed pilot. He graduated from Rochester High School in 1942 and was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church and the Manitou Moose and Elks lodges.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. John (Tonja) BURR, Sarasota, Fla., and Annette HUNNESHAGEN, Bradenton, Fla.; one [ste]-son, Douglas [HUNNESHAGEN] and Marilyn, Zephyrhills, Fla.; [one grandson, David BURR, Sarasota, Fla.]; his mother, Geeva HUNNESHAGEN, Rochester; three sisters, Mrs. Randall (Roberta) [FRIEDLAND], Portage; Mrs. Dillard (Marilyn) HENDERSON, Royal Oak, Mich., and Mrs. Dennis (Marsha) TAYLOR, Rochester; four nieces’ one nephew [and six great-nieces and one great-nephew]. Preceding in death was his father, Hugh V. [HUNNESHAGEN], who died in 1963.

Paul E. Foster

April 4, 1943 - Oct. 12, 1995

Services for Paul E. FOSTER, 52, 407 West Rochester St., Akron, will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. Pastor Tim DEARDORFF will officiate. Burial will be in the Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m Sunday.

Mr. Foster died unexpectedly in the emergency room at Woodlawn Hospital at 4:15 p.m. Thursday. He was born in Ward, W. Va., to Edgar and Helen BLAND FOSTER. He worked at Eaton Controls, North Manchester, for 29 years.

Surviving with his parents are two daughters, Mrs. Brian (Tonja) EMLER, Tippecanoe, and Jennifer FOSTER, Indianapolis; one sister, Diana JOHNSON, Gallipolice, Ohio and one aunt Margaret KIRBY, Crestline, Ohio. Preceding in death was oe sister, Carol COX.

Monday, October 16, 1995

Grace M. Ashlock

May 28, 1909 - Oct. 14, 1995

Grace Myrtle ASHLOCK, 86, Miller’s Merry Manor, Logansport, died at 2:20 p.m. Saturday at Logansport Memorial Hospital. She was born in Eadensville, Mo., to John and Elvira Gertrude COOPER BOWMAN. On April 19, 1924 in Eldorado, Kan., she married Clifton Truman ASHLOCK, who died on March 8, 1974. She retired from W.C. Redmon & Co., Peru, and was a quilter and a homemaker. She was a former resident of Twelve Mile and Rochester.

Surviving are one son, Robert C. ASHLOCK, Indianapolis; four daughters, Coteta CORDRAY, Kansas City, Mo.; Murlene MAZE, Clearwater, Fla.; Pearlene MOON, Peru; and Geraldine SPENCER, Logansport; one sister, Eutakah BULLIMORE, Eldorado Springs, Mo.; twenty-two grandchildren; forty-seven great-grandchildren; and twenty-four great-great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were one son, Truman Leroy ASHLOCK; three grandchildren; three sisters, Mary Ann BERRY, Bessie CARMACK, and Clara Ellen CORDRAY; and three brothers, William Greer, John Henry, and Leonard BOWMAN.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev. Scott ELLISON officiating. Burial will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Metha M. Croussore

April 12, 1926 - Oct. 14, 1995

Metha M. CROUSSORE, 69, 715 E. 12th St., died at 8:06 a.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Hospital. She was born in Rochester to Omer and Ruth RICHMOND GREGORY. On Sept. 5, 1942 in Rochester, she married Curtis CROUSSORE Jr., who survives. She was a homemaker.

Surviving with her husband are two daughters, Mrs. Phyllis HAYS and Mrs. Allen T. (Lydia) GLASSBURN, both of Rochester; two sons, Terry L. [CROUSSORE], Rochester; and Robert L. [CROUSSORE], Bourbon; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; two sisters, Mrs. D.L. (Willnetta) FRY, San Antonio, Texas; and Mrs. Anna MILLER, Rochester; two brothers, Harry GREGORY, Argos; and Robert GREGORY, Avon Park, Fla.; and two half-brothers, Joe GREGORY, Rochester; and Harold GREGORY, Lakevile. Preceding in death was one brother, Norman [GREGORY].

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Tim STEINMYER officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester Citizens Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. today and after 9 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Mary E Hornung

Oct. 12, 1943 - Oct. 15, 1995

Mary Elaine “Dottie” HORNUNG, 52, Akron, died at 4:30 p.m. sunday at her home.

She was born in Wabash to Joseph and Mary DUFF CRIPE. On Jan 4, 1977 in Roanoke, she married Edward HURNUNG, who survives. She worked at Eaton Controls, North Manchester. She had also worked at Wabash Magnetics and B. Walters, Wabash. She was a member of the Rock Lake Conservation Club and attended the Olive Branch Church of God. She was a 1962 graduate of Urbana High School, Wabash County.

Surviving with her husband are one daughter, Keelie HORNUNG, Akron; two step-daughters, Christina LAWYER and Theresa HORNUNG, both of Wabash; her mother, Mary CRIPE, Silver Lake; three sisters, DeLores TIMBERMAN and Marcella PALMER, both of Wabash; and Connie COLE, Silver Lake; and four step-grandchildren. Preceding in death was one brother.

Services will be at 2 p.m Wednesday at Roann Chapel, Grandstaff-Hentgen, Roann, with the Rev. Stanley OWEN officiating. Burial will be in the Silver Creek Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m Tuesday at the chapel. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Tuesday, October 17, 1995

Herman Drochner

Herman DROCHNER, 83, 306 Ebersole St., Lapaz, died at 2:53 a.m. today at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth.

Arrangements are pending at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Gordon Meredith

Gordon V. “Doad” MEREDITH, 72, 10134 16th Rd., Argos, died at 7:40 p.m. Monday at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth.

Arrangements are pending at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Wednesday, October 18, 1995

Donald E. Tomlinson

Nov. 5, 1934 - Oct. 16, 1995

Donald E. TOMLINSON, 60, Fort Wayne, died onday at his residence.

He was a naive of Cass County and worked for Zollner Corp. for 36 years. He had served in the U.S. Army, and was a member of the First Christian church in Rochester, the Zollner Quarter Century Club, and U.C.T. He was a retired Adams County volunteer fireman.

Surviving are his wife, Juanita M. TOMLINSON, Fort Wayne; two sons, Bert A. TOMLINSON, Fort Wayne; and Brian K TOMLINSON, Leo; two daughters, Michelle “Mikki” CROWDER, Saint Joe; one sister, Dorothy MILLER, Rochester; and seven grandchildren.

Services will be at 10 a.m Thursday at Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Homes, Winchester Road Chapel, Fort Wayne. Burial will be in the Covington Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church, Doniphan, Mo.

Herman Drochner

July 16, 1912 - Oct. 17, 1995

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Plymouth, for Herman DROCHNER, 83, 306 Ebersole St., Lapaz

The Rev. Stephen FLYNN will officiate. Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, and one hour prior to services on Friday at the church.

Mr. Drochner died at 2:53 a.m. Tuesday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. He was born nt Girininken, Lithuania to Gottfried and Auguste ODAU DROCHNER. On Feb. 3, 1935 in Lithuania, he married Marta ODAU, who survives. He came to the United States in 1945 and settled in North Dakota. He later moved to Chicago, Ill., Winamac, Tippecanoe, Argos and Lapaz. He was retired from farming and had also been an employee of Tri-Way Golf Club, Plymouth. He attended the Lutheran Church.

Surviving with his wife are one daughter, Mrs. Phillip K. (Norma) WALSTEAD, Lapaz; four grandchildren, Amy and Gene TILLMAN, both of Lapaz; and Wade and Brett TILLMAN, both of Bremen; three sisters, Anna KRUSE, Hoffman Estates, Eill.; Marta LAATSCH, Bordesholm, Germany; and one brother, Emil DROCHNER, formerly of Tippecanoe and now a resident of Des Plaies, Ill. Preceding in death were one sister and two brothers.

Gordon V. Meredith

Dec. 17, 1925 - Oct. 16, 1995

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos, for Gordon V. “Doad” MEREDITH, 72, 10134 16th Rd., Argos.

The Rev. Robbin SMITH will officiate. There will be no visitation or viewing. Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, is in charge of the arrangements.

Mr. Meredith died at 7:40 p.m Monday at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth. He was born in Argos to Eugene J. and Louberta GUNKLE MEREDITH. He was divorced. He lived most of his life in Marshall and Fulton counties, and was retired from Reeser Concrete Construction, Rochester. He was a member of the Methodist Church and American Legion Post No. 68, Argos. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theater and the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.

Surviving are one daughter, Kim WHEELER, Gramby, Colo.; three sons, Michael, Scott and Rick MEREDITH, all of San Diego, Calif.; two grandsons; two sisters, Mrs. Dave (Lou) WARNACUT, Plymouth; and Mrs. Jane M. MILLER, Austin, Texas; and two brothers, Glendon [MEREDITH], Plymouth; and Richard [MEREDITH], South Bend. Preceding in death were two sisters, Elnora FERRIS and Guinevere PUPPE.

Ralph E. Overmyer

May 30, 1951 - Oct. 17, 1995

Ralph Edward OVERMYER, 44, 306 Fremont St., Argos, died at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at his residence.

He was born in Winamac to Wilbur J. and Ethel B. COOPER OVERMYER. He was married to Sharon CRAWL, and later divorced. He then married Kathy DONAHUE, and later divorced. He lived most of his life in the Argos community and worked as a laborer He was a graduate of Argos High School and a member of the Izaak Walton League of America and Sons of American Legion, both of Argos.

Surviving are two daughters, Nicole OVERMYER, Mentone; and Angie MILLER, Lakeville; two sons, Christopher OVERMER, Plainfield; and Isiah OVERMYER, Argos; four grandchidren; his mother, Ethel OVERMYER, Argos; two sisters, Diana NIEB, Argos; and Judy CAMPBELL, Hazard, Ky.; one brother, Michael OVERMYER, Argos; and several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Preceding in death was his father, Wilbur J. OVERMYER, who died in 1976.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m Friday at Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos, with the Rev. David J. PAUL officiating. There will be no visitation or viewing. Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, is in charge of the arrangements.

Thursday, October 19, 1995

Mamie L. Myers

Oct. 16, 1906 - Oct. 18, 1995

Mamie Luella MYERS, 89, 222 Parkview St., Plymouth, died at 4:40 p.m. Wedesday at her resdence.

She was born in Argos to Charles and Grace STEVENSON THOMAS. On July 3, 1929 in Argos, she married Harry E. MYERS, who died in Augut, 1938. She lived most of her life in the Argos community before moving to Plymouth to live with her niece. She had been a secretary for Ritz-Craft Corp., Argos; and later for the John Meck Industries, Plymouth. She was a member of the Argos Bible Church, Plymouth Order of Eastern Star Chapter No. 26 and the Argos Progrssive Club.

Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Ruby WILLIAMSON, Brookville, Ohio; one niece, Mrs. Robert (Betty) BEATTY, Plymouth; two nephews, Rogert GURTHET, South Bend; and Louis GURTHET, Madison, Wis.; and several great-nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 1 p.m Saturday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with the Rev. Earl LIGHTFOOT officiating. Burial will be in the New Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m Friday and one hour prior to services on Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Argos Bible Church.

Friday, October 20, 1995

Alvena A. Schrader

Alvena A. SCHRADER, 105, 317 Blair Pike, Peru, died at 11:30 p.m Thursday in Peru.

Arrangements are pendig at McClain Funeral Hoe, Denver.

Donald J Gearhart

Aug. 11, 1919 - Oct. 18, 1995

Donald J. GEARHART, 76, 6784 W. Indiana 114, Silver Lake, died at 4:10 p.m. Wednesday at his residece.

He was born in Kosciusko County to Frank and Edna McPEAK GEARHART. On April 10, 1949 he married G. Eileen McQUISTON, who died May 2, 1987. He was a carpenter and a World War II veteran.

Surviving are one son, Mick BOWERS, Silver Lake; three daughers, Mrs. Riley (Elaine) SHEPHERD, Fairburn, S.D.; Mrs. Jeff (Cindy) BARNETT, Greenfield; and Mrs. Gary (Mindy) MILLER, Silver Lake; seven brothers, Bill [GEARHART], Athens; Dick [GEARHART], Winamac; Floyd, Harold, Max, and Roger [GEARHART], all of Akron; and Larry [GEARHART], Fulton; five sisters, Opal GEARHART, Akron, Sharon MEENEN, Macy; Mrs Ogden (Dorothy) ALGER, North Manchester and Mrs. Charles (Ruth) MILLER, both of North Manchester; and Mrs. Tom (Joann) HARRIS, Fulton; thirty-eight gradchildren; and eighteen great-gradchildren. Preceding in death were three brothers and two sisters.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m Saturay at Laketon Cemetery, Laketon, with the Rev. Jeff BARNETT officiating. There will be no visitation. DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, is handling the arrangements.

Vera E Rogers

May 9, 1912 - Oct. 19, 1995

Vera E. “Becky” ROGERS, 83, formerly of Macy and Rochester, died at midnight Thursday at the Life Care Center, Rochester.

She was born in Indianapolis to A.O. and Nettie M. CONNER TODD. On January 22, 1951 she married Charles R. ROGERS, who died in 1986. She lived most of her life in Fulton County near Nyona Lake. She was a retired nurse and purchasing agent for Woodlawn Hospital. She was a member of Macy Christan Church and Lake Manitou Chapter Women of the Moose.

Surviving are one son, Ron T. and wife (Sharon) ROGERS, Rochester; three grandchildren, Michael T. ROGERS, Mrs. Daniel (Shelly) MELTON, and Craig DURKES, all of Rochester; and one sister, Mrs. Mildred UMSTEAD, Mishawaka. Preceding in death was one brother.

Private services are scheduled. Burial will be in the Washington Park Cemetery, Indianapolis. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Ron Rogers, P.O. Box 257, Rochester, IN 46975.

Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, is handlig the arrangements.

Saturday, October 21, 1995

Robert R. McKinney

Oct. 8, 1916 - Oct. 20, 1995

Robert Ray McKINNEY, 79, 3266 East 750 South, Macy, died at 4:38 p.m. Friday shortly after arriving at the Woodlawn Hospital emergency room. He had been in failing health for one year.

He was born in South Whitley to Ambrose and Eva McKINNEY. On May 28, 1950 in Oklahoma he married Mrvela SWANGO who died Nov. 3, 1988. He moved to the area from Clarkston, Mich., in 1960. In 1981 he retired from Sealed Power after 21 years of service. He was also a farmer and member of the American Legion.

Surviving are five daughters, Roberta Jean, Sally, Lana [McKINNEY], Mrs. Don (Vicki) ADAMS, South Whitley; and Mrs Edward (Marlee) REED, Macy; two sons, Robert R. [McKINNEY], Rochester, and Randy L. [McKINNEY], Macy; eight grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were one sister and six brothers.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m Monday and after 9 a.m Tuesday.

Alvena A Schrader

March 20, 1890 - Oct. 19, 1995

Alvena A. SCHRADER, 105, 317 Blair Pike, Peru, died at 11:30 p.m. Thursday at Millers Merry Manor, Peru.

She was born in Perry Township, Miami County, to John and Samantha SCHRADER KERSCHNER. On Nov. 10, 1910 in Peru she married Bert SCHRADER who died July 29, 1961. She was a homemaker and member of the Pilgrim Church of God, Roann. She lived in Chili and was Miami County’s oldest resident. She was an avid piano player.

Surviving are seven grandchildren, Wayne S. SCHRADER, Albuquerque, N.M; Allen S SCHRADER, Mexico; Patricia COONEY, Dunnigan, Calif; Tana DINGESS, North Manchester; Lonny D FIVECOATE, Jasper, Mich., and Larry and Rick FIVECOATE, both of Chili, and great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were two sons, Harold F. and Lester [SCHRADER]; one daughter, Carolyn FIVECOATE; one grandson, Richard L. SCHRADER; four brothers and two sisters.

Services wil be at 2 p.m Monday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver. Burial will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery. Friends may call from noon to 2 p.m. Monday.

Monday, October 23, 1995

Margaret M. Foulks

Aug. 21, 1915 - Oct. 21, 1995

Margaret M. FOULKS, 80, 108 Yale St., Mentone, died at 5:20 a.m. Saturday at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

She was born in Mentone to Mahlon O. and Minnie BLUE MENTZER. She was married to Kenneth C FOULKS, who died in June, 1974. She had lived in Mentone for many years and had lived in South Bend for over 20 years prior to returning to Mentone. She was a teacher in the South Bend Community School system for several years. She graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science degree and was a registered nurse. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Mentone.

Surviving are one daughtter, Mrs. Dukejoong (Margaret Ann) MINN, Nashville, Tenn; one son, Frank [FOULKS], Bloomington; one sister, Annabel B. MENTZER, Mentone; and one brother, James S. MENTZER, Park Ridge, Ill.; and three grandchildren, Curtis A., Leah A and Margaret J. MINN, all of Nashville, Tenn. Preceding in death was one sister, Rosalind MENTZER.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Burial will be in the Mentone Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Memorias may be made to the Kosciusko County Hospice and the Multiple Scerosis Society.

King Memorial Home, Mentone, is handling the arrangements.

Robert R. McKinney

Oct. 8, 1916 - Oct. 20, 1995

Robert Ray McKINNEY, 79, 3266 East 750 South, Macy, died at 4:38 p.m. Friday shortly after arriving at the Woodlawn Hospital emergency room He had been in failing health for one year.

He was born in South Whitley to Ambrose and Eva McKINNEY. On May 28, 1950 in Oklahoma he married Marvella SWANGO who died Nov. 3, 1955. He moved to the area from Clarkston, Mich., in 1960. In 1981 he retired from Sealed Power after 21 years. He was also a farmer and member of the America Legion.

Survivig are five daughters, Roberta Jean ZELESKO, Columbia City; Sally SOUDER, St. Louis, Mo.; Lana HENDRY, Columbia City; Mrs. Don (Vickie) ADAMS, Larwill, and Mrs. Edward (Maralee) REED, Macy; two sons, Robert R. [McKINNEY], Rochester, and Randy L. [McKINNEY] and wife Jenny, Macy; eight grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were one sister and six brothers.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Larry PYEATT officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today and after 9 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Roy E. Schipper

Sept. 16, 1923 - Oct. 22, 1995

Roy E. SCHIPPER, 72, 13855 East 300 South, Akron, died at 3:30 a.m. Sunday at his residence.

He was born in Wabash County to Albert E. and Hazel M. BAHNEY SCHIPPER. On March 3, 1946 in Miami County, he married Evelyn G. FITES, who survives. He was a farmer and avid sports fan He was a member of the Emmanuel United Methodist Church and church treasurer for 25 years, Director of Fulton County R.E.M.C. for over 30 years starting in 1963, and a member of the Wabash Valley Power Association in Indianapolis for 17 years.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. David (Jane) HAYNES, Akron; and Mrs. Dennis (Janet) HAYNES, Gilead; two sons, Paul E. [SCHIPPER] and wife Diane, Macy; and Randal E [SCHIPPER] and wife Doris, Roann; nine grandchidren, Aaron and Evan SCHIPPER, Amy and Troy SCHIPPER, Rebecca, Travis and Nolan HAYNES, and Derek and Brooke HAYNES; three sisters, Mrs. Cecil (Betty) KOTTERMAN, Sun City, Ariz.; Mrs. Mary SHOCK, Tempe, Ariz.; and Mrs. Paul (Darlene) SALYER, Wabash; and two brothers, Leon and Betty SCHIPPER, Akron; and James and wife Patty SCHIPPER, Wabash. Preceding in death were two brothers, Gary SCHIPPER, who died in September, 1995; and Albert SCHIPPER Jr, who died in January, 1985.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m Wednesday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with the Revs. Lowell BURRUS and Richard FOX officiating. Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to a favorite charity or American Lung Association.

O. Paul Stackhouse

Feb. 24, 1909 - Oct. 20, 1995

O. Paul STACKHOUSE, 86, 9228 N. Hickory Rd., Plymouth, died at 5:35 p.m. Friday at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

He was born in Nappanee to Leonard and Mary Ann JOHNSTON STACKHOUSE. On April 19, 1930 in Leesburg, he married Mary AUSTIN, who survives. He lived in the Bourbon and Plymouth area all his life. He was a retired drainage contractor and farmer. He was a Second District Marshall County Commissioner for 12 years. He was a member of the Bourbon First United Methodist Church, Lions Club, Bourbon Masonic Lodge, Farm Bureau, and 50-year member of International Operators Union Local No 150, South Bend.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Mike (Anita) WILLIAMSON, Bourbon; and Mrs. Willard (Betty) HIGGINS, Warsaw; one son, Brad [STACKHOUSE] and wife Jo, Plymouth; twelve grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and two brothers, Wilbur J. STACKHOUSE, Etna Green; and Leonard L. STACKHOUSE, Bourbon. Preceding in death were one son, Keith [STACKHOUSE]; one granddaughter; and one great-grandson.

Services were at 11 a.m today at the Bourbon First United Methodist Church, with the Revs. Steven KACHR and C.E. McCLARNON officiating. Burial was in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Bourbon. Memorials may be made to the church.

Deaton Funeral Home, Bourbon, handled the arrangements.

Tuesday, October 24, 1995

Eugene E Hilkert

April 12, 1898 - Oct. 23, 1995

Eugene E HILKERT, 97, Westminster Village, West Lafayette, died at 8:45 p.m Monday at his residence.

He was born in Lucerne to Berdough “Bert” and Minnie CLARY HILKERT. On June 17, 1925 in Lucerne, he married Helen L. BERKSHIRE, who died on Oct. 22, 1983. His wife was the Lucerne Postmaster for 44 years. Mr. Hilkert was a mechanic. He owned and operated Gene’s Garage for 45 years, retiring in 1966. He was a member of the former Lucerne-Concord Presbyterian Church; past president, secretary and treasurer of Lucerne Lions Club; charter member and past chief of Harrison Township Fire Department; and charter member and chairman of Lucerne Modern Woodmen of America. He received the Melvin Jones Humanitarian Award, the highest award given by the Lions Club. He was an accomplished welder, plumber, and electrician. He was a 1916 graduate of Lucerne High School.

Surviving are one daughter, Jean HILKERT, Lafayette; one son, Thomas [HILKERT], Richmong; two grandsons, Scott HILKERT, Chicago, Ill.; and Jeff HILKERT, Chattanooga, Tenn.; and one sister, Mrs. Robert V. (Ann) OSTHEIMER, Lafayette. Preceding in death were six sisters, Genevieve HILKERT, Blanche EISERT, Ruby WASSON, Vivian HENDERSON, Eunice KIMBALL, and Irene PHAROS.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Royal Center Chapel, Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Royal Center, with the Rev. Bob CREE officiating. Burial will be in the Indian Creek Christian Cemetery, Lucerne. Friends may call from 5-7:30 p.m. Wednesday and after 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Lucerne Lions Club or a favorite charity.

Wednesday, October 25, 1995

Danny R. Wagoner

The Fulton County Sheriff’s Department reports that Danny R. WAGONER, 27, shot himself to deth west of Fulton early today while his girlfriend watched.

Wagoner had been despondent for the last few weeks, police said. There was no suicide note. The shooting took place at 6365 West Indiana 114. He died of a “gunshot wound to the head,” according to sheriff Bruce BAKER. A .357 magnum handgun was used.

Wagoner and his firlvfriend, Cindy GRAHAM, and some children moved in about a month or six weeks ago.

The children were at a baby sitters at the time of the shooting.

Authorities were notified at about 7:30 a.m today.

Evelyn Gilbert

Feb. 1, 1906 - Oct. 24, 1995

Evelyn “Pat” GILBERT, 87, 55 E. 2nd St., Peru, died at 2:05 a.m. on Tuesday at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru.

She was born in Richmond, Texas to Charles and Trixie MARTIN PATTERSON. On Dec. 23, 1933 she married O. LaMont GILBERT, who died in April 1974. A registered nurse, she retired from Railroad Hospital, Peru.

Surviving are one daughter, JoAnne BURROW, Peru; one step-son, Cleon GILBERT, Pensacola, Fla.; one granddaughter, Kathi PICKERING, Indianapolis; one brother, Dwight PATTERSON, Florida; five step-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; and three step-great-great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 11 a.m Saturday at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, Peru, with the Rev. George McCARTY officiating. Burial will be in the Fulton Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Peru Circus Scholarship Fund.

Mable M. Good

May 18, 1915 - Oct. 24, 1995

Mable M. GOOD, 80, Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver, died at 6:35 p.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph’s Hospital of Marshall County.

She was born in Rochester to Bert and Charlotte HATTERY GREER. On April 1, 1940 in Rochester, she married William GOOD, who died on Jan. 16, 1991. She was a resident of this area her entire life. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Monterey.

Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Roland (Margaret P.) CARR, Culver; and Mrs. Fred (Georgia) KERN, Upland; one brother, Marvin MOORE, Plymouth; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were one son, Ronald L. GREER; six brothers, Fred, Robert, William, Byron, and Emerald GREER, and John Franklin MOORE; and one sister, Rosemary GREER.

Service will be at 11 a.m Thursday at Johnson Funeral Home, Plymouth, with the Rev. Dominic YOUNG of St. Anne’s Catholic Church officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 9 a.m. through the hour of services on Thursday at the funeral home.

Anna Howard

July 13, 1928 - Oct. 24, 1995

Anna HOWARD, 67, 700 North, Box 614, Delong, died at 2:25 a.m. Tuesday at her residence.

She was born in Decoy, Ky., to Alf and Florence KEITH MILLER. On July 16, 1949 in Lambric, Ky., she married Alonzo HOWARD, who died April 1, 1965. She was a former residenrt of Hamlet. She attended the Gospel Lighthouse Church, Delong, and the Aldine Baptist Church.

Surviving are two daughters, Susie CLINGER and Ruby HOWARD, both of Delong; six sons, Loyd Dale and wife Jackie HOWARD, Culver; Shelby, Clyde, and Louis HOWARD, all of Delong; Buck and Skeeter HOWARD, both of Leiters Ford; forty grandchildren; thirty great-grandchidren; two sisters, Patsy STACY, LaPorte; and Carrie STACY, Ober; and one brother, Jerry MILLER, Jackson, Ky.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the Gospel Lighthouse Church, Delong, with the Revs. Floyd ALLEN and Everett MANN officiatng. Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery, North Judson. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Thursday and after 9 a.m. Friday at the Gospel Lighthouse church.

Rannells Funeral Home, Hamlet, is in charge of the arrangements.

Thursday, October 26, 1995

Paul E. Cumberland

Oct. 15, 1907 - Oct. 25, 1995

Paul E. CUMBERLAND, 88, Retired Tigers, 320 W. Main, Warsaw, died at 1:02 p.m. Wednesday at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne.

He was born in Miami County to Walter and Blanche HANSON CUMBERLAND. On Nov. 14, 1928 he married Kathryn EILER, who preceded him in death. He was a custodian at Beaver Dam School and maintenance worker at Miller’s Merry Manor Warsaw. He was a member of the Beaver Dam United Methodist Church and Modern Woodman.

Surviving are two sons, Wayne [CUMBERLAND] and wife Joyce, Claypool; and Jim [CUMBERLAND] ad wife Sharon, Glasco, Ky.; one sister, Mrs. Eldon (Mary) HORN, Warsaw; four brothers, Vernon [CUMBERLAND] and wife Virginia, Akron; Warren [CUMBERLAND] and wife Nadine, Bourbon; George [CUMBERLAND] and wife Dorothy, Warsaw; and Loren [CUMBERLAND] and wife Betty, Claypool; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two step-grandchidren; and three step-great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were three brothers, Walter, Eldon and Frank [CUMBERLAND], and two sisters, Ruth and Evelyn CUMBERLAND.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Beaver Dam United Methodist Church, with the Revs. Wayne JOHNSON and Eve CAIN officiating. Burial will be in the Nichols Cemetery, north of Akron. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Friday at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Anita R. Stephen

Anita R. STEPHEN, 69, Akron, died at 5:10 a.m. today at Transitional Hospital of Indianapolis, Greenwood.

Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Daniel R. Wagoner

Sept. 20, 1968 - Oct. 25, 1995

Daniel Ray WAGONER, 27, 6365 West 114 Kewanna, died at 8 a.m. Wednesday at his residence.

He was born in Fulton County to Jim and Bonnie Sue COCHRAN WAGONER. He was a 1987 graduate of Tippecanoe Valley High School, and had worked for Topps Manufacturing and Rarick’s Rent-to-Own, both of Rochester.

Surviving are his parents, Jim and Bonnie WAGONER, Akron; one daughter, Amy Nicole WAGONER, Kewanna; two brothers, Gary Allen [WAGONER], Rochester; and Larry Jay [WAGONER], Akron; paternal grandparents, Wilbur and Edna WAGONER, Brandon, Fla.; and fiancee Cindy Ann GRAHAM, Kewanna.

Services wil be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with the Rev. James MALBONE officiating. Burial will be in the Athens Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Friday, October 27, 1995

Anita R. Stephen

Feb. 8, 1926 - Oct. 26, 1895

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, for Anita R. STEPHEN, 69, 10898 East Indana 14, Akron.

The Rev. Lowell BURRUS will officiate. Burial will be in the Akron Cemetry. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Eastern Star will conduct a service at 8 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Akron Fire Department and Akron E.M.S.

Mrs. Stephen died at 5:10 a.m. Thursday at Transitional Hospital of Indianapolis, Greenwood. She was born in Delaware County to Glenn and Edith BECHTOL GRUBBS. On Oct. 30, 1942 in Redkey, she married George D. STEPHEN, who survives. She was a homemaker and was in business with her husband for 40 years at Stephen’s Garage, Akron. She was a member of Kappa Delta Phi Sororty, Eastern Star, Akron; and served on the Fulton County Welfare Board. Akron Chamber of Commerce, and Akron Town Hall Building Corp.

Survivng with her husband are one son, Mike STEPHEN, Akron; two daughters, Marna AMES, Rockport; and Mari GRIFFIS, Cicero; nine grandchidren; four sisters, Melvalyne ANDREWS, Eloise FRENCH, Maxiner WEBB and Marcena SMITH, all of Muncie; and four brothers, Gaylord and Gordon GRUBBS, both of Muncie; Max GRUBBS, White Cloud, Mich.; and Ronald GRUBBS, Radcliffe, Ky. Preceding in death was one brother, Melvin GRUBBS.

Sandra K. Flohr

March 16, 1951 - Oct. 26, 1995

Sandra K. FLOHR, 44, Valparaiso, died Thursday at her residence.

She was born in Rochester to Sam J. and Wanda CLOUSE FLOHR. She graduated from Manchester College in 1973 and went on to receive her Masters degree in Business from Purdue University. For the past 22 years she has taught business, accounting and computer classes at Morgan Township High School. She coached varsity girl’s volleyball and formerly coached girls track and field.

Surviving are her parents, Sam J. and Wanda FLOHR, Akron; one brother, Michael and wife Nancy FLOHR, Bloomington, Ill.; and two nieces, Kelly Lynn and Kendra Michelle FLOHR.

Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. CST Sunday at Moeller Funeral Home, Valparaiso. Services will be at 10 a.m CST Monday at First United Methodist Church, Valparaiso, with the Rev. Toni CARMER officiating. A second visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. EST Monday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. EST Tuesday at Akron Cemetery, with the Rev. Mark BERG officiating. In lieu oif flowers the family requests memorial contributios to Morgan Township School Memorial Scholarship Fund in memory of Sandra Flohr.

Saturday, October 28, 1995

Gerald L. White

July 28, 1935 - Oct. 27, 1995

Gerald L. WHITE, 60, P.O. Box 331, Mexico, died early Friday morning at his home.

He was born in Fulton County to Howard Virgil and Alice G. ZARTMAN WHITE. On July 12, 1975 he married Judith HELM who survives. He owned and operted White’s Garage in Mexico.

Surviving with his wife are two sons, Bryan W. REED, Mexico, and Bradley W. REED, Huntington; two step-sons, Michael CUNNINGHAM, Peru; Joseph CUNNINGHAM, Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.; one step-daughter, Dianna SAYLOR, Peru; ten grandchildren; five sisters, Freda ROE, Rocheter; Phyllis GEHRING, Peru; Anna J. PERSONETT, Muncie; Lulubell KOENIG, Kokomo, and Maridean BARNETT, Terre Haute, and one brother, Virgil [WHITE], Macy.

A prayer service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 West Third St., Peru, with Pastor Philip KRUPSKI officiating. Burial will be in the Plainview Cemetery, Macy. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Monday, October 30, 1995 to Tuesday, October 31, 1995

[no obits]

Wednesday, November 1, 1995

Jack Lee Noftsger

Jack Lee NOFTSGER, 60, 210 E. South St., Argos, died Tuesday in Mansfield, Ohio, following a truck accident.

Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Robert O. Bracken

Fulton County police are tryng to find out why a northwest Indiana man shot himself to death in his Bruce Lake mobile home Tuesday. Police say Robert O. BRACKEN, 51, Schererville, shot himself with a .22 caliber rifle sometime between 10:30 a.m. and 7:10 p.m.

Police were called at about 9:30 a.m. Tuesday by Bracken’s ex-wife, who called from Schererville to say she was unable to raach him on the telephone. Police went to the trailer and talked to him Officers left at about 10:30 a.m

A little after 7 p.m. police received another call from the ex-wife saying she couldn’t get in touch with him. Police say she told them that Bracken answered the telephone once but wouldn’t speak. Police went to the residece and found Backen in his bedroom

The coroner was called and the body was taken to the Woodlawn Hospital morgue.

No suicide note was found.

Esther Smith

Aug. 2, 1899 - Oct. 31, 1995

Esther SMITH, 96, formerly of Route 1, Macy, died at 3:40 p.m. Tuesday at Rochester Healthcare Center. She was born near Denver to Edmund and Sarah Ann KRANING DONALDSON. On Feb. 2, 1923 in Macy, she married Russell H. SMITH, who died on April 5, 1971. She taught school at an orphan’s home in Mexico, Mexico Grade School and Union School in Miami County. She was a member of the Macy Christian Church and Pleasant Hour Home Economics Club. She attended Manchester College, State Teachers College (now Indiana State University), and Mrs. Blaker’s School in Indianapolis.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Romayne WENTZEL, Kewanna; and Maxine SMITH, Rochester; two sons, Phillip [SMITH], Madison; and Robert F. [SMITH], Rochester; thirteen gradchidren; and twenty-four great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were one daughter, Mrs. Marian MILLER, two brothers; and two sisters.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m Friday at Zimmerma Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. David WELSH officiatng. Burial will be in the Plainview Cemetery, Macy. 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 Macy Christian Church.

Thursday, November 2, 1995

William L. Morris III

Jan. 21, 1994 - Nov. 1, 1995

William L. MORRIS III, infant son of William L. ans Susan GOBLE MORRIS, 2095 Ford’s Ct., died at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Dukes Hospital, Peru. He had been ill since birth.

He was born in Indianapolis to William L. and Susan GOBLE MORRIS. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Rochster.

Surviving with his parents are one brother, Jon Stamper [MORRIS], Rocheter; maternal grandparents, John “Jack” and Terry GOBLE, Winamac; paternal grandparets, Wendell and Maxine BEARSS, Rochester; and several aunts and uncles. Preceding in death were his maternal grandmother, Carol GOBLE, paternal grandfather, William L. MORRIS Sr.; and paternal and maternal great-grandparets.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rocheter, with the Rev. Jeff TAYLOR officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to the Maitou Training Center.

Jack L. Noftsger

Aug. 13, 1935 - Oct. 31, 1995

Services will be at 11 a.m Friday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, for Jack L. NOFTSGER, 60, 210 E. South St., Argos.

The Rev. Robin SMITH will officiate. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 9 a.m. Friday until services at the funeral home.

Mr. Noftsger died at 4:45 p.m Tuesday in a tractor trailer accident on U.S. 30 in Mansfied, Ohio. He was born in Rochester to Frank A. and Anna Burnett STRONG NOFTSGER. His first marriage was to Jan HINKLE. On March 31, 1973 in Bunker Hill, he married Bonnie Lou DAY, who survives. He was a truck driver for Wire Kraft Corp., Bourbon. He was a member of Argos United Methodist Church, Indiana National Guard and Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge No. 852, Rochester.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Jennifer and Janna [NOFTSGER]; five sons, Jack Lee, Johnothan James, Jason and Jamie NOFTSGER; ad Jacob A. NOFTSGER, Argos; three grandchildren; two brothers, Clair Andrew NOFTSGER, Bunker Hill; and Benjamin NOFTSGER, Macy. Preceding in death were his father,Frank A NOFTSGER; his mother, Anna Burnett HEISHMAN; one daughter, Tammie [NOFTSGER]; and one sister.

Friday, November 3, 1995

[no obits]

Saturday, November 4, 1995

Esther Jean Smith

Word has been received that Esther Jean (Van LUE) SMITH, 67, Clermont, Fla., died on Wednesday at her residence.

A native of Rochester, she enjoyed a distinguished career in the insurance industry that spanned nearly 22 years. She worked for Peoples Home Life Insurance Co., Indianapolis, Federal Home Life, Battle Creek, Mich.; and HBJ Insurance Co., Orlando. She retired from HBJ Insurance Co. in 1992 while vice president.

Surviving are one daughter, Teresa [SMITH], San Diego, Calif; two sons, Rodney [SMITH], Newnan, Ga.; and James [SMITH], New York, N.Y.; four grandchildren; two sisters, Pauline COX, Indianapolis, and Ruth McCLAIN, Clermont, Fla.; and one brother, Jerry Van LUE, South Bend.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Monday, November 6, 1995

Gussie R. Powers

Gussie R. POWERS, 91, 210 W. South St., Argos, died at 9 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital.

Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Helen L. Beigh

Nov. 25, 1925 - Nov. 4, 1995

Helen L. BEIGH, 69, 36421 South 1300 West, Akron, died at 9:50 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, following heart surgery.

She was born in Niles, Mich. to Oart and Alta BERGER YARIAN. On April 8, 1945 in Claypool, she married Leonard R. BEIGH, who survives. She had been a nurses aid at Woodlawn Hospital, and was a member of the Beaver Dam United Methodist Church, Akron; Fulton County Historical Society; and Rochester Order of the Eastern Star.

Surviving with her husband are one daughter, Mrs. Rayond (Linda) WIDMAN, Rochester; four grandchildren; Rae Ann, Tamara, Raymond, and Thomas WIDMAN; one great-granddaughter, Miraenda [WIDMAN]; one sister, Lula BUCKHEISTER, Akron; and one brother, Otis YARIAN, West Virginia

Services will be at 10:30 a.m Wednesday at Beaver Dam United Methodist Church, Akron, with the Rev. Eve CAIN officiating. Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m Tuesday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. An Eastern Star service will be at 8 p.m Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

Ruth Warne

July 24, 1927 - Nov. 5, 1995

Ruth WARNE, 68, 135 S. Milton St., Rensselaer, died at 12:20 a.m. Sunday at Jasper County Hospital, Rensselaer.

She was born in Rochester to the Rev. John and Eva HURLBURT SCHROEDER. On Jan. 12, 1947 in Rensselaer, she married Wayne E. ANDERSON, who died on July 30, 1963. On May 27, 1967 in Peru, she married Gerald Arthur WARNE, who died on May 3, 1988. She was a 1945 graduate of Rensselaer High School. She was a store clerk at her daughter’s store, The Gazebo She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Rensselaer and Jolly Homemakers Home Ec Club.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Dennis (Jayne Ellen) HOUSTON, Rensselaer; one granddaughter, Beth HOUSTON; her step-mother, Madge SCHROEDER, Mishawaka; one step-brother, Norman WIDMAN, Buchanan, Mich.; one brother, Harley and wife (Ruth) SCHROEDER, Hot Springs Village, Ark.; and three sisters, Mrs. Ellen SHERBONDY, Rochester; Mrs. Lynn (Florence) BLISS, Union City, Mich.; and Mrs. Tom (Nancy) ZOBROSKY, Fort Wayne.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m Wednesday at Jackson Funeral Chapel, Rensselaer, with the Rev. Marcia L. SMITH WOOD officiating. Burial will be in the Weston Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Rensselaer.

Tuesday, November 7, 1995

Rosa I. Miller

Rosa I. MILLER, 77, 8747 West 125 North, Etna Green, died at 2:30 p.m. Monday in an automobile accident at her home.

Arrangements are pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Robert C. Hamman

Feb. 11, 1929 - Nov. 6, 1995

Robert C HAMMAN, 66, Route 1, Lake Bruce (Kewanna) died at 8:48 p.m. Monday at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born in Kewanna to Herbert F. and Goldie H. WOOLINGTON HAMMAN. On Jan. 6, 1978, in South Bend, he married Jan L. MESSMORE, who survives. Formerly of South Bend, he retired in 1988 as General Sales Manager of Westher Seal, South Bend. He was a World War II Army veteran and was stationed in Germany. He was a 1947 graduate of Kewanna High School, a graduate of ACME School of Tool and Design, South Bend; and attended Purdue University.

He was a member of the United Methodist Church, Kewanna; Eagles Lodge No. 3153, New Port Richey, Fla; Elks Lodge No. 2120 and Moose Lodge No. 1107 both of Rochester; and the American Legion Post No. 0399, Monterey. He was also a member and past president of Lake Bruce Association, charter member of Lake Bruce Lions Club, and a volunteer with Hospice of Pulaski County and Hospice of Pasco-Hernandez, New Port Richey, Fla.

Surviving with his wife are his mother, Goldie H. HAMMAN, Winamac; two sisters, Betty FRAZIE ad Ruth TALBETT, both of Kewanna; and two brothers, Ralph F. [HAMMAN], Monterey; and Ron E. [HAMMAN], Kewanna. Preceding in death were his father, Herbert F HAMMAN; two sisters, Geraldine GOOD and Lucille NEWCOMER; and one brother, Bud [HAMMAN].

Services will be at 11 a.m Thursday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, with the Rev. Denise DAVAULT officiating. Burial will be in the Southlawn Cemetry, South Bend. Friends may call from 2-9 p.m Wednesday at the funeral home. A graveside military service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, Lake Bruce Association, or Ronald McDonald House.

Nina S. Phelps

Nina S. PHELPS, 55, Melvindale, Mich., died on Sunday, Oct. 29.

She was born in Fulton County to Mack and Jeffie Mae PICKENS McLEAN. On Dec. 31, 1965, in Melvindale, she married Edward PHELPS, who died in December, 1974.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Mark (Trisha) PALING, Melvindale, Mich; three grandchildren; one brother, Darrel McLEAN, Shererville; two sisters, Mrs Orville (Rosanna) SMITH, Akro; and Mrs. Douglas (Janice) GINN, Rocheter; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were her parents, one sister, one brother, and one niece.

Private family graveside services were conducted at the Woodmere Cemetery, Allen Park, Mich.

Letha Jarrette

Mrs. Wade (Letha) JARRETTE, 87, formerly of 1301 Main St., died today at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.

She had bee living at the Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, for a number of years. Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday.

Survivors include: two daughters, Donna POLLEY, Rochester, and Barbara REICHERT, Michigan City; and one son, James [JARRETTE], Warsaw.

Gussie R. Powers

March 31, 1904 - Nov. 6, 1995

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Argos Bible Church for Gussie R. POWERS, 91, 210 W. South St., Argos.

The Revs. Mark FISHBURN and Earl LIGHTFOOT will officiate. Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m Wednesday at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, or at the church one hour prior to services on Thursday. Memorials may be made to the Argos Bible Church.

Mrs. Powers died at 9 a.m. Monday at Woodlawn Hospital. She was born in Bourbon to Dwight and Rebecca TOWN McCOLLOUGH. On Sept. 23, 1921, in Niles, Mich., she married Reuben R POWERS, who died on Sept. 2, 1962. She lived most of her life in the Argos community and was a telephone operator for the Argos Telephone Co. for several years. She was a member of the Argos Bible Church, American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Unit 68 for 65 years, and the Hi-Neighbor Club, Argos.

Surviving are two daughters, Dorothy SWANSON, Argos; and Velma I. HARMON, Plymouth; one son, Ray L. “Bud” POWERS, Argos; six grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; and one brother, Carl McCULLOUGH, Minden, Neb. Preceding in death were her parents, a daughter, Jessie [POWERS], and a brother, Don [McCOLLOUGH].

Wednesday, November 8, 1995

Letha O. Jarrette

Sept. 9, 1908 - Nov. 7, 1995

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, for Letha O. JARRETTE, 87, Peabody Retirement Home, North Manchester.

The Revs. Sue BURTON and Robert SCHMEISER will officiate. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, Rochester.

Mrs. Jarrette, formerly of 1301 Main St., Rochester, died at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born in Rensselaer to Alva and Ada SWARTZELL POTTS. On June 27, 1927, in North Webster, she married Wade H. JARRETTE, who died on Dec. 3, 1977. She was a member and former Elder of the First Presbyterian Church, Rochester, Eastern Star, American Legion Auxiliary, and Fulton County Republican Women.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Donna POLLEY, Rochester; and Mrs. Herman (Barbara) REICHERT, Michigan City; one son, James C. JARRETTE, Warsaw; six grandchildren, Anne JARRETTE, Warsaw; Marcus and Kristin REICHERT, Michigan City; and Susan KIRK, Margot DENGER, and Lee Ann POLLEY, all of Indianapolis; and three great-grandchildren, Ryan BARNETT, Kyla KIRK, and Geralyn DENGER, all of Indianapolis. Preceding in death were three brothers.

Rosa I. Miller

May 5, 1918 - Nov. 6, 1995

Services will be at 10:30 a.m Friday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, for Rosa I. MILLER, 77, 8747 West 125 North, Etna Green.

The Rev. Dennis BOLLENBACHER will officiate. Burial will be in the Etna Green Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Miller died at 2:37 p.m. Monday in an automobile accident at her residence. She was born in Milford to Francis and Sarah RINGLER TAYLOR. On Dec. 9, 1934, in Milford, she married Russel R. MILLER, who survives. She moved to Etna Green from Syracuse in 1950. She was retired from Creghton Brothers, Warsaw. She was a member of Etna Green United Methodist Church.

Surviving with her husband are one son, Roger and wife Cathy MILLER, Etna Green; two grandchildren,Troy MILLER, Warsaw; and Chad MILLER, Etna Green; one brother, Francis TAYLOR Jr, Columbia City, and three sisters, Evelyn SPRAGUE and Ruby VESTAL, both of New Paris, and Hazel JOHNSON, Milford. Preceding in death were two sisters and three brothers.

Thursday, November 9, 1995

Paul W. Burrous

May 31, 1923 - Nov. 8, 1995

Paul W. BURROUS, 72, Rural Route 1, Walton, died at 7 a.m. Wednesday at his residence.

He was born in Washigton Township, Cass Couty, to Walter and Martha BRUNER BURROUS. On June 16, 1946, in Metea, he married Mabel PICKENS, who died on Nov. 8, 1985. He retired in 1995 from the Indiana Department of Transportation and had also retired from farming. He had previously worked at E.M. Taylor and Kain’s Trucking Co. He was a member of Blue Ball Congregational Christian Church, Walton.

Surviving are one son, Paul W BURROUS Jr., Logansport; two daughters, Debbie L. BAKER, Logansport; and Dianne L. RANGE, LaCrosse, Wis.; one sister, Ruby RAIKES, Walton; seven grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were one daughter, Linda MARTIN; and one sister, Opal LOCKHART.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Blue Ball Christian Church, Walton, with the Rev. Greg PECK officiating. Burial will be in the Walton I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday at McCloskey-Hamilton-Gudrum Funeral Home, Logansport, and one hour prior to services on Saturday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Gideon Living Memorial Bible Program.

Friday, November 10, 1995

James O. Mathis

James O. MATHIS, 70, Cashiers, N.C., died at 12:30 a.m today at his residence in North Carolina.

Arrangements are pending at the Allen Funeral Home, Bunker Hill.

Florence A. Gibbons

Dec. 6, 1907 - Nov. 9, 1995

Florence A. GIBBONS, 87, Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth, died at noon Thursday at the nursing home.

She was born near Richland Center to Albert and Ethel NEWCOMB McGRIFF. On June 14, 1931, in Marshall County, she married Everett GIBBONS, who died on June 20, 1977. She was a resident of West 20th A. Road, Culver, for 50 years until 1992. She was a former resident of Garden Court East, Plymouth. Mrs. Gibbons was a homemaker and a member of Santa Anna United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, and the Maxinkuckee Rebekah Lodge No. 844.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Carl (Linda) LOWRY, Argos; two sons, Merle E. and wife Leona [GIBBONS], Plymouth, and Max A. and wife Joyce [GIBBONS]; nine grandchildren; twenty-two great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Charles (Mildred) GOHEEN, Argos; and Mrs. Leone ABBOTT, Rochester. Precedig in death were her parents and three brothers, Ray, Roy and Orville McGRIFF.

Services will be at 10 a.m Monday at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with the Rev. Beverly TON officiating. Burial will be in the Maxinkuckee I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Culver. Friends may call from 2-5 pm. and 6-8 p.m Sunday and an hour before services on Monday at the funeral home. The Rebekah Lodge will conduct a memorial service at 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Santa Anna United Methodist Church, southwest of Argos.

Saturday, November 11, 1995

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Monday, November 13, 1995

William J. Kimmel

March 27, 1910 - Nov. 11, 1995

William Josiah KIMMEL, 85, Rochester, died at 12:25 a.m. Saturday at the Flora residece of his daughter, Miriam Ruth KUNS.

He was born in Brookeville, Ohio, to Ira N. and Lydia A. BAKER KIMMEL. On Dec. 24, 1934, in Darke County, Ohio, he married Mary Ruth KING, who died on May 9, 1971. He was a retired carpenter and a member of The Mexico German Baptist Brethren Church, Hoover.

Surviving are four daughters, Miriam Ruth KUNS, Flora; Martha Lois KIMMEL; Mary Ann PETRIE; and Leah Jane FILBURN, Conover, Ohio; two sons, Paul William and David Lewis [KIMMEL], both of Rochester; one sister, Lois Ann LONG, Englewood, Ohio; twenty-three gradchildren; and sixteen great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were his parents, one granddaughter, and one great-grandson.

Services will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Mexico German Baptist Brethren Church, Hoover, with Home Brethren officiating. Burial will be in the Mote Cemetery, Arcanum, Ohio. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. today at the McClain Funeral Home, Denver. A second visitation will be from 3-3:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Salem Meeting House, Arcanum, Ohio.

Violet I. Livesay

Nov. 6, 1907 - Nov. 11, 1995

Violet I. LIVESAY, 88, 811 North 400 East, Rochester, died at 3:45 p.m. Saturday at her residence.

She was born in Starke County to Samuel and Ida GREEN HEETER. On June 22, 1942, in St. Louis, Mo., she married Frank LIVESAY, who survives. She was a retired Registered Nurse. She had worked on several Indiana reservations and at Woodlawn Hospital. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Rochester, and a 1930 graduate of Henrotin School of Nursing, Chicago.

Surviving with her husband are one daughter, Nancy Sue ROE, Rochester; two granddaughters, Mrs. Mark (Tamara) VEGH, Mishawaka; and Dawn ROE, South Bend; one grandson, Michael Brandon ROE, Los Angeles, Calif; two great-gradchildren, Amber and Trevor ROTH, both of South Bend; one sister, Mrs. Lola SEVERNS, Rochester; and several nieces and nephews, including Sharon CHEESMAN, Rochester; and Mrs. Linda HOGAN, Reseda, Calif. Precedg in death were one granddaughter, one sister ad one brother.

Services will be at 11 a.m Tuesday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Donald BRENNEMAN officiating. Burial will be in the Leiters Ford 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 the Fulton County Cancer Society.

Tuesday, November 14, 1995

Robert J. Bright Sr.

July 2, 1921 - Nov. 11, 1995

Robert J. BRIGHT Sr., 74, South Bend, died at 7:20 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Medical Center, South Bend.

He was born in Akron. On Aug. 14, 1954, in Bourbon, he married Dolores MARKS, who survives. He was a retired car salesan for Basney Ford. He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran, recipient of the Purple Heart and a member of Disabled American Veterans Post No. 6, South Bend. He lived in Rochester for a few years before moving to South Bend.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Patricia GROSSNICKLE, Mishawaka; and Carol FOSTER, Plymouth; and four sons, Robert J. [BRIGHT[ Jr., Ronald M. and Randall J. [BRIGHT], all of South Bend, and Richard L. [BRIGHT], Mishawaka.

Welsheimer Funeral Home, South Bend, is handling the arrangements for cremation. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Grace I. Rader

Grace I. RADER, 88, Indiana 114 East, Akron, died at 4:25 a.m. today at Wabash County Hospital, Wabash.

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

James O. Mathis

May 30, 1925 - Nov. 10, 1995

Private graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery for James O. MATHIS, 70, Cashiers, N.C.

Mr. Mathis died at 12:30 a.m. Friday at his residence. He was borm in Nashville. On Nov. 25, 1976, he married Becky W. WILSON, who survives. He was a retired CPA with the State Board of Accounts. He was a member of the First Christian Church, Rochester, and the Elks. He was a World War II vegteran.

Surviving are three daughers, Pam AGNEW, Rochester; Patty LOWE, Macy; and Shelley TRAVIS, Charlotte, N.C.; one brother, Eugene MATHIS, Daphne, Ala; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

James W. Shearer

March 26, 1919 - Nov. 13, 1995

James W. SHEARER, 76, formerly of 602 W. Ninth St., died at 10:30 p.m. Monday at Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth, where he had been a resident for two years.

He was born in Bath County, Ky., to Jesse and Rebecca SHEARER. In October, 1945, at Rochester, he married Margaret MILLER, who died Feb. 22, 1982. He was a retired self-employed plumber and a resident of Rochester for 50 years. He was a member of Leroy Shelton American Legion Post No.36, Manitou Veterans of Foreign Wars Post, and Eagles Lodge No. 852, all of Rochester. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the European Theater and was decorated with the Bronze Star.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Marty (Kimberly) BURNS; two granddaughters, Amy and Amanda BURNS, and one great-granddaughter, Alexandria BURNS, all of Rochester; one sister, Rozella HINKLE, Lexington, Ky.; and two brothers, Amos SHEARER, Palm Springs, Calif; and Robert SHEARER, Dayton, Ohio. Preceding in death were one son, Ronald B. [SHEARER], 1969; and one brother, J.C. SHEARER.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Allan HAZEN officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. Thursday through the hour of service at the funeral home. The American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars Posts will conduct military graveside rites.

Wednesday, November 15, 1995

Nolan L. Lewis

May 19, 1921 - Nov. 13, 1995

Nolan Lee LEWIS, 74, Hillsboro, Ore., died Monday at his residence.

He was born in Rochester to Nolan Glen and Mildred LOWE LEWIS. On Jan. 23, 1941, in Huntington, W.Va., he married Alice RUEDE, who survives. A retired truck driver, he had worked for Consolidated Freightways and Matlack Tank Lines from 1962 until his retirement in August, 1983. He worked for the CCC from 1938-1940 at Camp Minidoka, Rupert, Idaho. He was a graduate of Barnesville High School, Barnesville, Ohio, and had lived in Hillsboro, Ore., since 1958. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and Tualati Valley Rock Club. He enjoyed fishing, gardenig and traveling.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Mary JOHNSON, McMinnville, Ore; Donna SKEELS, Cedar Mill, Ore.; and Nancy NOLEN, Marshall, Texas; one brother, Paul LEWIS; one sister, Vera HARPER; and one step-brother, Bob KRAMER, all from Rochester; one step-sister, Betty HUTCHISON, Tippecanoe; two half-sisters, Kathy DINWIDDIE, Stehekin, Wash.; and Bonnie WILLIAMS, Spokane,Wash.; ten grandchildren; and eighteen great-grandchildren. Preceding in death was a granddaughter, Nola JOHNSON, 1964

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Hillsboro, Ore., with the Rev. Bruce RUMSCH officiating. Burial will be in the Fir Lawn Cemetery, Hillsboro, Ore. Memorials may be made to the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home or Kaiser Hospice.

Grace I. Rader

Sept. 9, 1907 - Nov. 14, 1995

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron, for Grace I. RADER, 88, Indiana 114 East, Akro.

The Rev. Maurice KESSLER will officiate. Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Thursday and after 9 a.m. Friday through the hour of services at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Akron United Methodist Church Building Fund.

Mrs. Rader died at 4:25 a.m. Tuesday at Wabash County Hospital, Wabash. She was born north of Akron and raised by her step-father and mother, Clyde “Doc” and Cora LIMEBAUGH DAVIS. In 1924 at Akron, she married Ralph V. RADER, who survives. She was a homemaker and served as the receptionist for the committee chairmen of the Indiana State Legislature from 1976-1980. Her husband was a member of th State Legislature.

She had lived her entire life in the Akron community, and was a member of the Akron Methodist Church, past president of the Indiana Womens Legislature Club, past deputy of the Order of the Eastern Star, and a graduate of the Akron School.

Surviving with her husband are one son, Richard C. and wife LaDonna RADER; and one granddaughter, Mrs. Rick (Candace) NEWELL, both of Akron; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were her parents and one sister, Ruby BURKHOLDER, 1989.

Anna L. Sweany

Feb. 11, 1915 - Nov. 14, 1995

Anna L. SWEANY, 80, 624 Fulton Ave., died at 11:56 p.m. Tuesday at Woodlawn Hospital. She was born in Savannah, Ga. to John and Nancy HANKS BRUNING. On Nov. 18, 1945, in Savannah, Ga., she married Douglas M. SWEANY, who survives. She had been a resident of Rochester for the past 50 years, coming from Savannah, Ga. She was formerly employed by the Rochester Commnity School System in the Food Services Department. She was a member of the Evergreen Rebekah Lodge, Rochester.

Surviving with her husband are one daughter, Mrs. Randy (Elaine) BAUGHER, Rochester, Douglas and wife (Carol) COURSEY, Jackson, Mich.; Ron and wife (Melodie) SWEANY, Rochester; and John and wife (Linda) SWEANY, Plymouth; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Margaret BRODMANN, Savannah, Ga.; and Ellen SILLS, Chatsworth, Ga. Preceding in death was one brother, John BRUNING.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Sam BENNETT officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m Thursday and from noon through the hour of services on Friday at the funeral home.

Thursday, November 16, 1995

Katelynn Francis Parks

Word was received that Katelynn Francis PARKS, daughter, of Bruce and Jennifer BOYD PARKS, Knox, was stillborn on Monday at Porter Memorial Hospital, Lafayette.

Surviving with her parents are one brother, Brucie [PARKS]; one sister, Christin [PARKS]; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman MEDINA and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth BOYD, all of Rochester; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard PARKS, Knox; and maternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Russell CALHOUN, Leiters Ford.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Leiters Ford I.O.O.F. Cemetery, with the Rev. Junior BOSE officiating. Braman Funeral Home, Knox, is handling the arrangements.

Ellen Richardson

Dec. 11, 1906 - Nov. 15, 1995

Ellen RICHARDSON, 88, 12600 South Indiana 13, North Manchester, died at 6:20 p.m. Wednesday at Mason Health Care Facility, Warsaw.

She was born in Goodloe, Ky., to Scorch and Nancy Ann SLONE SHEPHERD. On Oct. 1, 1925, she married John RICHARDSON, who died in 1992. She was a homemaker and a member of Pleasant Valley United Baptist Church, Silver Lake.

Surviving are three sons, Riley [RICHARDSON], North Manchester; William [RICHARDSON], Warsaw; and Curtis [RICHARSON], Argos; four sisters, Elza WALLEN, Margaret POOLE, Ada CASE and Sally WILLIAMS, all of Ohio; nine grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Preceding in death were one son, one granddaugher and two great-grandsons.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Pleasant Valley United Baptist Church, Silver Lake, with Elders Denver CAUDILL, Basil BLAIR and Samuel DAMRON Jr. officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Silver Lake. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m Friday at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1386, Warsaw, IN 46581.

Mary E. Shriver

April 16, 1926 - Nov. 15, 1995

Mary E. SHRIVER, 69, 12967 West 700 South, Mentone, died at 1:35 p.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn Hospital.

She was born in Leiters Ford to Andrew and Lavina HENDERSON COCHRAN. On March 7, 1945, in Akron, she married Louis E. SHRIVER, who died on April 10, 1986. She was a homemaker and a 42-year-resident of Akron.

Surviving are three daughters, Mary L. SHRIVER, Mentone; Mrs. Everett (Virginia) JOHNSTON, Rochester; and Mrs. David (Nancy) KOK, Battle Creek, Mich; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Margaret McCUTCHEON, Peru; and Mildred CONLEY and Phyllis REED, both of Rochester. Preceding in death were two grandsons, five brothers and two sisters.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with the Rev. Buel MEADOWS officiating. Burial will be in the Sycamore Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

June L. Schuler

July 12, 1955 - Nov. 15, 1995

June L. (DAGUE) SCHULER, 40, 521 Latimer Dr., Springfield, Ohio, died at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, Ohio, from injuries sustained in an auto accident Tuesday.

She was born in Kewanna to Joseph and Dorothy HAMON DAGUE. On Sept. 2, 1992, in Springfield, Ohio, she married Marc S. SCHULER, who survives. She was an aoptometric technician for Dr. Dean WELLS, Springfield, Ohio. She was a 1973 graduate of Caston High School, attended Ball State University and was a member of Metea Baptist Church.

Surviving with her husband are one step-daughter, Holly SCHULER; and two step-sons, Anthony and Aaron SCHULER, all of Springfield, Ohio; her parents, Joe and Dorothy DAGUE, Kewanna; three brothers, Joe E. and Jim [DAGUE], both of Kewanna; and Jeff [DAGUE], Monticello; two sisters, Judy UHRICH, Kewanna; and Jean GALLOWAY, Gallatin, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding in death was one brother, John [DAGUE].

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport, with Dr. Bryan CLEMENS and the Rev. David SOMMERS officiating. Burial will be in the Metea Cemetery. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Life Connection of Ohio, 1100 S. Main St., Suite 204, Dayton, OH 45409.

Friday, November 17, 1995

Timothy L. Cole

Sept. 17, 1956 - Nov. 16, 1995

Timothy L. COLE, 39, 105 N. Thompson St., Bourbon, died at 11:30 a.m. Thursday of natural causes following surgery at St. Joseph Medical Center, Plymouth.

He was born in Pontiac, Mich., to Willard and Grace ALLEN COLE. On May 14, 1977, at Rochester, he arried Pamela J. RITTER, who survives. He had been a resident of Bourbon since 1965, coming from Michigan. He was in sales and purchasing at I.T. Equipment, Plymouth. He was a 1974 graduate of Triton High School, an avid hunter and fisherman, and enjoyed his famiy and the outdoors.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Jennifer J., Stephanie L. and Jessica R. COLE, all of Bourbon; two brothers, Will R. COLE, Jr., White Cloud, Mich.; and Kim L. COLE, Argos; one sister, Gretta G. ANDERSON, Bourbon; maternal grandfather, Alvin ALLEN, Delong; and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m Monday at Johnson and Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth. Burial will be in the New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Bourbon E.M.S.

Harry Manning Jr.

July 30, 1917 - Nov. 16, 1995

Harry MANNING Jr., 78, 160 E. Indiana 18, Galveston, died at 6:51 a.m. Thursday at Howard Community Hospital, Kokomo.

He was born in Cass County to Harry Sr. and Esther FIDLER MANNING. On Sept. 27, 1938, he married Marjorie SMITH, who survives. He retired in 1970 after 30 years of service as a school teacher. He also farmed. He was a 1935 graduate of Lucerne High School, and a member of the Masonic Lodge, Burlington; Lions Club charter member, Young America, Coon Association, Cass County; and Zion United Methodist Church, Lucerne.

Surviving with his wife are four daughters, Beverly HOLLARMAN, Rochester; Sharon LEICHT, Gilbert, S.C.; Joa ROBERTSON, Walton; Jan STROUD, Galveston; two sons, Eddie and Terry MANNING, both of Galveston; eighteen grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren. Precedng in death were one sister and one great-grandchild.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Murray Funeral Home, Galveston, with the Rev. Dan BOYD officiating. Burial will be in the Center E.U.B. Cemetery, Young America. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Saturday, November 18, 1995

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Monday, November 20, 1995

Lonie Miller

May 11, 1939 - Nov. 19, 1995

Lonie MILLER, 56, 3491 E. Bliss Rd., Macy, died at 4:15 a.m Sunday at Howard Community Hospital, Kokomo.

She was born in Salyersville, Ky., to Otis and Reva ARNETT BAILEY On Nov. 19, 1960, in Royal Center, she married Bert L. MILLER, who survives. She had lived in the Nyona Lake community for the past five years havng come from Logansport. She worked for Essex Corp., Logansport, and had been employed by various restaurants there. She attended Spring Creek Christian Church, Logansport, and was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars and Eagles Ladies Auxiliary, both of Logansport; American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Peru; and the Nyona and South Mud Lake Boosters Association, Nyona Lake.

Surviving with her husband are two sons, Bert E. and wife Laura MILLER, Indianapolis; and Michael MILLER, Nyona Lake; two grandchildren, Skye Leigh and Lars Alexander MILLER, both of Indianapolis; her mother, Reva BAILEY FISHER, Winamac; two sisters, Mrs. Lawrence (Frances) JAMES, Macy; and Mrs. Howard L. (Versie) MILLER, Logansport; and three brothers, Jason and wife Lois BAILEY, Demotte; Claude and wife Rita BAILEY, Logansport; and Otis and wife Jane BAILEY, lafayette. She was preceded by her father ad one brother, Austin BAILEY.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Brian TAMMANY officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today and from noon through the hour of service Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Laura Muller

July 8, 1903 - Nov. 17, 1995

Laura McCUTCHEN MULLER, 92, Regency Place, Lafayette, died at 5:15 p.. Friday at her residence. She was born in Inglefield to John Allen and Margaret G. RUSTON McCUTCHEON. On Feb. 25, 1927, in Irvington, N.J., she married Louis R. MULLER, who died on Feb. 9, 1977. She lived in Linden since June, 1979, coming from Rochester. She then moved to Crawrodsville where she lived with her daughter. She had been a resident of Regency Place since Novemvber, 1990. She was a 1927 graduate of Purdue Universty, a teacher and a homemaker. she was a member of Blue Grass United Methodist Church, Linden Women’s Club Extension Homemakers, and the Linden M’s.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Richard (Jeanne) WARD, and one grandson, Richard D. WARD, both of Crawforsville; and one granddaughter, Mrs. William (Nancy) REECE, Chicago, Ill. Preceding in death were her parents, two sisters and two brothers.

Services will be at 8 p.m. today at Hahn Funeral Home, Linden, with the Rev. Dennis ZETTERBERG officiatng. A second service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Blue Grass United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Ruth MILGATE officiating. Burial will be in the Blue Grass Church Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m today at the funeral home and one hour before services on Tuesday at the church. Memorials may be made to The M’s, c/o Linden United Methodist Church.

Robert D. Strong

July 27, 1932 - Nov. 17, 1995

Robert D. STRONG, 63, 407 Elm St., Slver Lake, died at 4 p.m. Friday at his residence.

He was born in Kosciusko County to Howard Dewey and Emma Flo SEBRING STRONG. On Oct. 20, 1963, he married Lovina Fern WILLIAMS, who survives. He had ived in Akron, Rochester, Anderson, Huntington, and Indianapois before moving to Silver Lake in 1975. He was the owner of Strong Funeral Home, Silver Lake, and a Rochester police officer from 1959-1969. He was a member of the Kosciusko County Health Department since 1983. He was the founder of the South Central Kosciusko Emergency Medical Service in 1977, and served as president, instructor, medic, driver and dispatcher. He was a graduate of the Indiana School of Mortuary Science.

Surviving with his wife are one brother, Merle STRONG, Akron; two nieces, Dr. Steve and Carman REED; and Charlotte STRONG, Akron; two nephews, John STRONG, Akron; and Charles STRONG, Monticello; and several cousins Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Center United Methodist Church, Silver Lake, with the Revs. Lucinda OSGOOD, Wayne JOHNSON and Jimmie ROBBINS officiating. Burial wil be in the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 1-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. today at Strong Funeral Home, Silver Lake, and one hour prior to services at the church. Memorials may be made to the Center United Methodist Church, Silver Lake.

Tuesday, November 21, 1995

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Wednesday, November 22, 1995

Claude S. Berger

July 2, 1908 - Nov. 21, 1995

Claude S. BERGER, 87, formerly of Rural Route 1, Macy, died at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home, Peru.

He was born near Gilead to William Henry and Almeda Mae DUEY BERGER. On Aug. 10, 1929, in Denver, he married Marie Mae MOORE, who died on Aug. 27, 1991. He lived most of his life in the Gilead area, where he farmed until retiring in 1972. He was a member of the Gilead United Methodist Church and Miami County Farm Bureau.

Surviving are two foster-daughters, Mrs. Jack (Marilyn) SNYDER, Peru; and Mrs. Richard (Bonita) FRETZ, Kokomo; five foster-grandchildren; and seven foster-great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron, with the Rev. Robert LOUGHEED officiating. Burial wil be in the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Thursday and one hour prior to services on Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be ade to the Gilead United Methodist Church.

William Caddy Jr.

Oct. 27, 1944 - Nov. 21, 1995

William H. “Bill” CADDY Jr., 51, 128 W. 7th St., died at 7:14 p.m. Tuesday at Woodlawn Hospital.

He was born in South Bend to William H. Sr. and Norma WEGNER CADDY. On Jan. 28, 1973, in Rochester, he married Sandra K. BOOKS, who survives. He worked for Rochester Foundry and was a member of the Apostolic Pentacostal Church, Rochester. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served in the Vietnam War.

Surviving with his wife are his father, William H. CADDY Sr., one son, Michael Clifton CADDY and Mrs. Byron (Suzanne) WALTZ; and two brothers, David and Patrick [CADDY], all of Rochester. Preceding in death were one infant daughter, two infant sons, and his mother.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Revs. Robert RITTER and David JONES officiating. Burial will be in the Moon Cemetery, west of Rochester. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday and after 9 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Military grveside rites will be conducted by the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars posts.

John R Imhoff

Oct. 21, 1922 - Nov. 21, 1995

John R IMHOFF, 73, 500 Jackson Ave., Peru, died at 3:20 a.m. Tuesday at Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home, Peru.

He was born in Peru to Edwin A. and Myrtle ARBUCKLE IMHOFF. He was a tool room machinist for Wabash Relay until retiring in 1982.

Surviving are several cousins and friends. Preceding in death were his parents, one brother, Charles C IMHOFF; and three sisters, Opal Frances SMITH, Eva Lucile IMHOFF, and Velma Katherine IMHOFF.

Graveside services will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Westlawn Cemetery, Denver, with the Rev. Norris KING officiating. There will be no visitation.

Arrengements are being handled by McClain Funeral Home, Denver.

Bonnie J. Tincher

Aug. 7, 1926 - Nov. 20, 1995

Bonnie Jean TINCHER, 69, 5613 South 600 West, Williamsport, died at 9:50 a.m. Monday at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Lafayette.

She was born in Fulton County, near Akron, to Ives and Louisa SHRIVER BEATTY On Feb. 11, 1961, she married Robert L. TINCHER, who died on Sept. 9, 1993. She was a former resident of Goshen and retired from Goshen Rubber Inc. She was a member of Grace Brethren Church, Goshen.

Surviving are one step-daughter, Mrs. Eric (Martha Jane) KNIPSCHEER, Fort Wayne; one step-son, David Randall TINCHER, Cromwell; one sister, Mrs. Robert Jr. (Phyllis) POWELL, Williamsport; three brothers, Glenn BEATTY, Warsaw; Loren BEATTY, Rochester; and Bob BEATTY, Watseka, Ill.; six step-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Reith-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, Goshen, with Charles CHEEK, Elder of Grace Brethre Church, officiatng Burial will be in the Elkhart Prairie Cemetery, Goshern. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Grace Brethren Church, Goshen.

Martha L. Mishler

May 1, 1938 - Nov. 21, 1995

Martha Lea MISHLER, 57, 3182 North 1100 West, Kewanna, died at 5:06 a.m. Tuesday at Memorial Hospital, South Bend.

She was born in Winamac to Ted and Mary Elizabeth STOUDT OVERMYER. On June 17, 1956, in Aubbeenaubbee Township, she married Terry M. MISHLER, who survives. She was a third grade teacher in the Culver School Corp., retiring in 1993 after 30 years. She was a life long resident of Leiters Ford, an avid reader and a member of the United Methodist Church, Delta Kappa Gamma, National Education Association and Indiana State Teachers Association. She was a 1956 graduate of Aubbeenaubbee High School, 1963 graduate of Ball State University and received her masters degree in 1970 from Ball State University.

Surviving with her husband are six cousins, John Paul OVERMYER, Kewanna; Mary FISHER, Rochester; Bill STOUDT, Anderson; Janie AREND, Hanna; Susie ANDERSON, Orange County, Calif; and John McKINSEY, Denver, Colo.; one step-brother, Harry HOOVER, Earl Park; and two step-sisters, Bonnie HOOVER, Michigan; and Pauline BIKKI, Arizona.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Homes, Kewanna Chapel, with the Rev. Ronald C PURKEY officiating. Burial will be in the Leiters Ford I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 Thursday and after 8 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Arthritis Foundation.

Thursday, November 23, 1995

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Friday, November 24, 1995

Albert M. Hendrix

July 28, 1909 - Nov. 22, 1995

Albert M. HENDRIX, 86, formerly of 2317 Wesrgate Dr., Logansport, died at 4:43 p.m. Wednesday at Memorial Hospital, Logansport.

He was born in Howard County to Ivan ad Laura SHELLY HENDRIX. On Jan. 6, 1935, in Peru, he married Edith M. TITUS, who died on April 12, 1986. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Farm Bureau. He had been a resident of Miller’s Merry Manor, Logansport, for the past three years.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Daniel J Jr. (Doris E.) REGAN, Logansport; and Mrs. David (Nancy J.) RENTSCHLER, Paris, Mo.; two sons, George E. and wife Diann L. HENDRIX, Logansport; and Albert E. and wife Margaret HENDRIX, Peru; one sister, Ruby McGRAW, Zephyrhills, Fla.; one nephew, Ronald McGRAW, Kokomo; seventeen grandchildren; and twenty-one great-grandchildren. Preceding in death was one grandson.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport, with the Rev. Scott A. ELLISON officiating. Burial will be in the Ever-Rest Memorialy Park Cemetery, Logansport. Friends may call one hour prior to services on Saturday at the funeral home.

Saturday, November 25, 1995

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Monday, November 27, 1995

William G. Ziesenhene

Sept. 16, 1919 - Nov. 26, 1995

William G. ZIESENHENE, 76, 415 W. 8th St., died at 7:28 p.m. sunday at Woodlaw Hospital.

He was born in Dyer to William and Florence BAKER ZIESENHENE. On April 6, 1946, in Chicago, Ill., he married Kathryn SEVERNS, who survives. He retired in 1987 after 38 years as a milk distributor. He was a World War II veteran and served with the U.S. Coast Guard. He was a member of the Rochester I.O.O.F. Lodge.

Surviving with his wife are one son, William R. and wife Terese ZIESENHENE, and two granddaughters, Beth and Becky ZIESENHENE, all of South Bend; one sister, Mrs. Catherine HAFFEY, Enon Valley, Pa.; and two brothers, Marvin ZIESENHENE and Elmer RICHARDS, both of South Bend. Preceding in death were one sister and one brother.

Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery, with the Rev. Donald BRENNEMAN officiatng. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Tuesday, November 28, 1995

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Wednesday, November 29, 1995

Darrel K. Lee

June 7, 1907 - Nov. 27, 1995

Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Argos Bible Church, Argos, for Darrel K. LEE, 88, 14069 17C Rd., Argos.

The Revs. Mark and Roy FISHBURN will officiate. Burial will be in the Maxinkuckee I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, and one hour prior to services Thursday at the church. Memorials may be made to Childrens Evangelism of Marshall County.

Mr. Lee died at 7:23 p.m. Monday at St. Joseph’s Hospital of Marshall County, Plymouth. He was born in Knox to John W. and Sarah LEE. On April 24, 1935, in Hammond, he married Orpha F. ANDERSON, who survives. He lived in the area for 35 years, having come from Whiting. He worked 35 years as a machinist for Standard Oil, Whiting, and attended the Argos Bible Church.

Surviving with his wife are one son, Darrel W. and wife Nancy LEE, Argos; one granddaughter, Rebecca Jane LEE, Plymouth; two gransons, Timothy LEE, Argos; and Christopher and wife Shelly LEE, Plymouth; one great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were his parents; one son, LeRoy E. LEE, who died in 1957; five sisters; and four brothers.

Gladys L. Plummer

Jan. 4, 1912 - Nov. 28, 1995

Gladys L. PLUMMER, 83, Phillips and Smith St., Kewanna, died at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

She was born in Union Township, Fulton County, to Robert and Olive ROBERTS EDINGTON. On Feb. 12, 1935, in Peru, she married Blake S. PLUMMER, who died on June 21, 1973. She was a homemaker and member of the First Baptist Church, Kewanna. She liked to bake homemade pies.

Surviving are one son, Larry B. and wife Mary PLUMMER, Royal Center; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Mary FANSLER, Rochester; one brother, Robert EDINGTON, New Castle; one daughter-in-law, Nancy CROW, Kewanna, and several nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were two sons and one sister.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, with the Rev. Brenda FRITZ officiating. Burial will be in the Citizens I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Kewanna. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today and after 8 a.m. Thursday through the hour of services at the funeral home.

Orpha M. Southerton

Nov. 3, 1910 - Nov. 27, 1995

Orpha Mae SOUTHERTON, 85, Rural Route 1, Akron, died at 11:30 p.m. Monday at Rochester Health Care Center.

She was born in Denver to John E. and Mary B. YIKE YODER. On Jan. 15, 1930, in Kokomo, she married Lee SOUTHERTON, who died on March 3, 1995. She was a homemaker and a member of the Athens United Methodist Church and Northern Indiana Hereford Cattle Association.

Surviving are one son, Glen and wife Ann SOUTHERTON, Fairfield Glade, Tenn.; one nephew, J. Frederick and wife Pat HOFFMAN, Lafayette; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were one daughter, Mary Lee [SOUTHERTON], one brother, Roy YODER; and one sister, Ethel YODER HOFFMAN.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Revs. Michael KELLY and Robert LOUGHEED 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. Thursday and after noon through the hour of services on Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Heart Fund.

Harold E. Mikesell

Harold E. MIKESELL, 71, 2831 West Olson Road, Rochester, died at 4:45 a.m. today at Fulton House, Chase Center, Logansport.

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

Thursday, November 30, 1995

William M. Hoover

Aug. 8, 1928 - Nov. 28, 1995

William M “Bill” HOOVER, 67, 2730 South 550 West, Warsaw, died at 12:43 a.m. Tuesday at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.

He was born in Mishawaka to William W. and Pearl May ARNOLD HOOVER. On April 17, 1951, in Elkhart, he married Mary F. BEATTY, who survives. He attended Cooks Chapel.

Surviving with his wife are one daughter, Mrs. Tim (Mickey) MOSHER, Warsaw; one son, William HOOVER, Silver Lake; four grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Vern (Ruby) SALTZGIVER, Bradenton, Fla.; Mrs. Robert (Evelyn) FISHBURN, South Bend; and Mrs. Kenneth (Elaine) WAGNER, North Liberty; and one brother, Eugene HOOVER, Howe.

Private services were at 3 p.m. Wednesday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with the Rev. Arvin LOWMAN officiating. Burial was in the Palestine Cermetery.

Harold E. Mikesell

July 12, 1924 - Nov. 29, 1995

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, for Harold E. MIKESELL, 71, 2831 W. Olson Road, Rochester.

The Rev. Denise DAVAULT will officiate. Burial will be in the Royal Center Cemetery. The American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, both of Logansport, will be conducting graveside military services. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today and after 9 a.m. through the hour of services on Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Mr. Mikesell died at 4:45 a.m. Wednesday at Fulton House, Chase Center, Logansport. He was born in Fulton County to Mr. and Mrs. Harold MIKESELL. On Dec. 30, 1944, in Warsaw, he married Neva E. FUNK, who died on July 10, 1994. He was a retired Rochester Township farmer. He was a member of the Fulton County Farm Bureau, active in Fulton County Repubican activities and the Royal Center-Cline-Kistler Cemetery Association, and liked to hunt and fish. He was a graduate of Fulton High School and served with the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II.

Surviving are one sister, Marjorie TERPSTRA, Rocheter; one brother, William MIKESELL, Argos; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding in death was one brother.

Friday, December 1, 1995

Corlyle K. Paulus

Oct. 16, 1916 - Nov. 28, 1995

Corlyle K. PAULUS, 79, 2201 East St., Apt. E-3, North Manchester, died at 1 a.m. Tuesday at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

He was born in Silver Lake to Cloice ad Blanche TIMBERMAN PAULUS. On Aug. 19, 1944, he married Jean E. BURNS, who survives. He worked for Burns Bakery, Mentone and North Manchester, for 16 years and was president and owner of Safety Moving and Storage, Allied Van Lines, Elmhurst, Ill., for 22 years. He worked for the State of Illinois Department of Economic Development, retiring in 1988.

He was a former member of North Mancheter and Elmhurst United Methodist churches and the North Manchester Rotary. He was a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army during World War II ad was past commander of Eel River American Legion Post 286. He lived at Lake Webster during the summer since 1990.

Surviving with his wife are his mother, Blanche WHITMYRE, Mentone; one daughter, Carolyn Kay PAULUS WOODMAN, Stamford, Conn.; one son, Jay Edward PAULUS, Naperville, Ill.; one sister, Glenna Louise KINSEY, Mentone; oe brother, Eldred PAULUS, Rochester, and two grandchildren. Preceding in death were one son, his twn brother and one sister.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Bender Chapel Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, North Manchester. There will be cremation. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Shrine Crippled Childrens Hospital, Webster Lake Association or North Manchester American Legion Post 286.

Saturday, December 2, 1995

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Monday, December 4, 1995

Carrie B. Warren

March 28, 1902 - Dec. 1, 1995

Carrie B. WARREN, 93, 730 School St., Culver, died at 3 a.m. Friday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver.

She was born in Milledgeville, Ga., to William COPTON. Her mother was unknown. On July 30, 1948, in Chicago, Ill., she married Marion WARREN, who died on March 2, 1968. She was a homemaker and had lived in Aubbeenaubbee Township, Fulton County, since 1957, having come from Chicago, Ill. She had resided in Culver for seven years.

Surviving are two step0-daughters, Mrs. John (Marie) CLOPTON, Culver; and Eva RODGERS, Kalamazoo, Mich.; several step-grandchildren; and several step-great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Bonine Funeral Home, Culver, with the Rev. Floyd G. ALLEN officiating. Burial will be in the Leiters Ford I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 9-11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Herbert L. Blocker

July 4, 1918 - Dec. 1, 1995

Herbert L. BLOCKER, 77, 14393 Indiana 10 West, Argos, died at 2:58 p.m. Friday at Kendrick Memorial Hospital, Mooresville.

He was born in Hammond to William and Hattie AULT BLOCKER. On Sept. 25, 1949, in Poplar Grove, he married Kathryn W. OVERMYER, who survives. He had resided in the Tippecaoe and Argos communities since 1949, having come from Warsaw. He was a farmer and a telegraph operator for the Nickel Plate Railroad for over 30 years. He was a member of the Poplar Grove United Methodist Church near Culver, and Masonic Lodge F&AM No. 73, Warsaw, for 32 years. He served in the U.S. Navy in World War II as a radar operator.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Mrs. Charles (Carol) LEWALLEN, Plymouth; Mrs. Gary (Dianne) ROBINSON, Argos; and Fonda BLOCKER, South Bend; three sons, Alan BLOCKER and Brent and wife Lisa BLOCKER, both of Argos; and Estel and wife Karen BLOCKER, Culver; and five grandchildren, Brian, David and Michael LEWALLEN, all of Plymouth; and Kristy and Kurt ROBINSON, both of Argos. Preceding in death were one sister in infancy and two brothers, Howard and Harry BLOCKER.

Services will be at 10 a.m Tuesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with the Rev. Beverly TON officiating. Burial will be in the Maxinkuckee I.O.O.F. Cemetery, near Culver. Friands may call from 2-8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Tuesday through the hour of services at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Dollars for Scholars (Agriculture) and Poplar Grove United Methodist Church.

Tuesday, December 5, 1995

Vernon M. Cumberland

Aug. 18, 1912 - Dec. 4, 1995

Vernon M. CUMBERLAND, 83, 753 South Indiana 19 North, Akron, died at 2:40 p.m. Monday at Woodlawn Hospital.

He was born in Peru to Walter and Blanche HANSON CUMBERLAND. On April 24, 1931, he married Mariam HUDKINS, who died on Oct. 14, 1980. On Oct. 25, 1981, he married Virginia HEDGER, who survives. He was a farmer and owned and operated Akron Insurance Agency. He was a 1931 graduate of Beaver Dam School, and a member of Rochester Masonic Lodge and Akron United Methodist Church. He was a Henry Township Trustee for two terms, served under Gov. Bowen on the State Insurance Commission and was a State Appraiser, and served as Akron Town Clerk for one term.

Surviving with his wife are one daughter, Mrs. Max (Shirley) RISNER, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; two sons, Walter Delmar CUMBERLAND, Rocheter; and Robert and wife Sondra CUMBERLAND, Akron; eleven grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Eldon (Mary) HORN, Warsaw; three brothers, Warren and wife Nadine CUMBERLAND, Bourbon; Loren and wife Betty CUMBERLAND, Claypool; and George “Dick” and wife Dorothy CUMBERLAND, Warsaw; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were four brothers and two sisters.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m Thursday at the Akron United Methodist Church, with the Revs. Maurice KESSLER and Mark BERG officiating. Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. Memorials may be made to the Akron United Methodist Church.

Ruth Paul

Ruth PAUL, 79, 1215 Lakeshore Drive, died at 10:19 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital.

Arragements are peding at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.

Wednesday, December 6, 1995

Ruth K. Paul

Aug. 24, 1916 - Dec. 5, 1995

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, for Ruth K. PAUL, 79, 1215 Lakeshore Drive.

The Rev. James KREFT will officiate. Burial will be in the Floral Park Cemetery, Indianapolis. Friends may call from 5-7 p.m. Thursday and one hour prior to the services on Friday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Paul died at 10:19 a.m. Tuesday at Woodlawn Hospital. She was born in Cannonsburg, Pa., to Carl H. and Florence G. BAKER KRAUSE. On May 2, 1981, in North Manchester, she married Ralph D. PAUL, who died on Feb. 10, 1988. She was a resident of Rochester since 1973, coming from Indianapolis. She was a homemaker and a member of the Women of the Moose, Order of Eastern Star Chapter 70, Ladies Auxiliary of Eagles Lodge, The Lioness Club, AARP and the Fulton County Humane Society, all of Rochester.

Surviving are one son, Arthur and wife Barbara BURGE, Kokomo; three granddaughters, Deborah A. McINTOSH, Indianapolis; Mrs Jeffery (Ellen) FERRELL, Rochester; and Mrs. Jeffrey (Christina) SEELEY, Speedway; five great-grandchildren; one step-granddaughter, Malissa MORGAN, Kokomo; two step-great-granddaughters, Allison MORGAN, Kokomo; and Alecia FERRELL, Rochester; one sister, Mrs. Eleanor MANN, Huntingto; two nephews, Dennis MANN, Huntington, and Lee and wife Pam MANN, Chicago, Ill.

Dalton D. Ringle

June 23, 1910 - Dec. 5, 1995

Dalton D. RINGLE, 85, 2910 West and 700 North, Rochester, died at 4:55 p.m. Tuesday at Life Care Center of Rochester.

He was born in Bremen to John and Florence WAY RINGLE. On June 28, 1958, in Plymouth, he married Agnes KWIATT BINNEY, who survives. He was a resident of the Rochester community for the past 37 years, coming from Lapaz. He retired from farming and the former Studebaker Corp., South Bend, where he worked 36 years. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rocheter, and Fulton County Coon Hunters Association.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Mrs. Merle (Jean) WILLMAN, South Deerfield, Mass.; Mrs. Neal (Yvonne) MADEFORD, Denver, Colo; and Mrs. Matt (Michaelle) CLUPPER, Argos; one son, Raymond and wife Carmen RINGLE, South Bend; one adopted son, Warrant Officer Michael and wife Karen RINGLE, Watertown, N.Y.; one step-son, Donald and wife Georgia McKEONE, Jolla, Calif.; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rocester, with the Rev. John ZAHN officiating. Burial will be in the Bremen Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.

Thursday, December 7, 1995

John Andrews

Nov. 21, 1921 - Dec. 5, 1995

John ANDREWS, 74, 115 S. McKinley St., Warsaw, died at 2:15 p.m. Tuesday at his residence.

He was born in Indianapolis to John and Matilda Belle RANSOM ANDREWS Sr. On Feb. 14, 1940, in Terre Haute, he married Martha THOMPSON, who survives. He lived in the Warsaw area most of his life, was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church, Warsaw, and acrtive in Lions, Kiwanis and Gideons.

He served as a pastor for 52 years, often in conjunction with other careers. He was General Managter of the Winona Lake Christian Assembly from 1953 to 1958. His last pastorate was Whippoorwil Community Church, Rochester. He graduated from George Washington High School, Indianapols; rceived his bachelor’s degree from Manchester College, North Manchester; and received his Master;s from St. Francis College, Fort Wayne. He was a U.S. Navy Petty Officer, and served in the Pacific Theater during World War II.

Surviving with his wife are one daughter, Mrs. Ron (Lynn) HENNING, Warsaw; two sons, Dennis and Jon ANDREWS, both of Warsaw; one sister, Naomi BURNS, Indianapolis; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were three brothers and one sister.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, with the Revs. Wayne JOHNSON and Richard DAHLQUIST officiating. Burial will be in the Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral chapel. Memorials may be made to the Spanish World Gospel Mission or Kosciusko County Home Health Care.

Myrtle M. Kemker

Aug 12, 1927 - Dec. 5, 1995

Myrtle Marie KEMKER, 68, 905 LaFontaine Ave., Wabash, died at 3:17 p.m. Tuesday at Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne.

She was born in Wabash County to Lloyd and Hazel WERTENBERGER FLITCRAFT. On Nov. 23, 1961, in Wabash, she married Forrest KEMKER, who died on Aug. 26, 1992. She had lived in the Wabash area since 1961, having come from northern Miami County., She was a housewife.

Surviving are one daughter, Phyllis BARRETT, Silver Lake; three step-daughters, Sally SIMPSON, Wittensville, Ky.; Dixie FRANKLIN, Jacksonville, Fla.; and Joan Sue DAVIS, Wabash; one sister, Mrs. Fred (Edith) JACOBSON, Roann; one step-sister, Mrs. Richard (Betty) CLEVENGER, North Manchester; two brothers, Allen FLITCRAFT, Chagrin Falls, Ohio; and Walter FLITCRAFT, Roann; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were three sisters, two brothers and one grandchild.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Main Street Chapel Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with the Rev. Clark SHEARER officiating. Burial will be in the Matlock Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today at the chapel.

Clemie Bailey

Clemie BAILEY, 71, Route 1, Silver Lake (Disko), died at 1:48 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital.

Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Robert J. Warner

March 9, 1913 - Dec. 5, 1995

Robert J. WARNER, 82, 7472 N. Indiana 25, Logansport, died at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Logansport.

He was born in Logansport to Charles Norman and Ruby E. RUMMEL WARNER. On July 25, 1936, in Fort Wayne, he married Frances L. NOBLE, who preceded him in death. He was a bridge inspector for Penn Central Railroad, retiring in 1974. He had worked for the railroad since 1929. He was a 50-year member of the Tipton Lodge No. 33 F&AM and a member of the Eagles Aerie No. 323.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Richard (Ann) GRABLE, Logansport; one son, Norman R. and wife Doris WARNER, Rochester; one step-son, G. Wayne and wife Doloris KING, San Luis Obispo, Calif.; two brothers, H. Eugene WARNER, LaPorte and Jack J. WARNER, Logansport; one sister, Norma Jean BEOUGHER, Logansport; nine grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren. Preceding in death was one son.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Fisher Funeral Chapel, Logansport, with Dr. Bryan CLEMENS officiating. Burial will be in the Metea Cemetery. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. today at the funeral chapel. Masonic Services will be conducted at 7 p.m today at the funeral chapel. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Friday, December 8, 1995

Clemie Bailey

May 13, 1924 - Dec. 7, 1995

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, for Clemie BAILEY, 71, Route 1, Disko, Silver Lake.

The Rev. Ed SLONE will officiate. Burial will be in the Gaerte Cemetery, Macy. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m today at the funeral home.

Mrs. Bailey died at 1:48 a.m. Thursday at Woodlawn Hospital. She was born in Grundy, Va., to Hanibal and Kathryn JUSTICE LESTER. In 1940, she married Clarence BAILEY, who died on Feb. 6, 1980. She had worked at the former Bryan Manufacturing, North Manchester.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. James (Kathleen) DOOLEY, Silver Lake; three sons, George and Gerald BAILEY, both of Akron and Luther BAILEY, Silver Lake; nineteen gradchildren; severa great-grandchildren; and seven sisters, Rebecca DOTSON, Retha ADAMS, and Nayomia MAPLE, all of Akron; Mary LESTER, Edith JUSTICE, and Pearl JUSTICE, all of Hurley, Va.; and Okie JUSTICE, Nappanee. Precedng in death were two sons, Willie and Doug BAILEY; and one brother, Lawrence LESTER.

Edith Coiner

Edith COINER, 79, 730 School St., Culver, died at 8:42 p.m. Thursday at St. Joseph’s Hospital of Marshall County, Plymouth.

Arrangements are pending at Bonine Buneral Home, Culver.

Douglas L. Ginn

Feb. 25, 1934 - Dec. 7, 1995

Douglas L. GINN, 61, 2981 North and 450 East, Rochester, died at 11 a.m. Thursday at his residence.

He was born in Pulaski County to Glenn and Eva KAHLER GINN. On June 11, 1983, in Akron, he married Janice L. MCLEAN, who survives. He was a resident of Fulton County most of his life, and was a member of Warsaw Wesleyan Church. He worked in the custodial department of Rochester High School for the past 10 years.

Surviving with his wife are one daughter, Mrs. Albert (Debra) STRAW, Winamac; two sons, Gary and wife Cherie GINN and Kent and wife Shelly GINN, both of Lancaster, Calif.; one step-daughter, Mrs. Don (Jayne) KOHLS, Rochester; one step-son, Jamie and wife Angie PERRY, Mentone; seven grandchidren; one great-grandchild; his mother, Mrs. Eva GINN, Rochester; and one sister, Patty GUMBLE, Rochester. Preceding in death was his father.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Robert KLATT officiating. Burial will be in the Rocheter I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Saturday and one hour prior to the services Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Rochester Community Schools Scholarship Fund in his memory.

Saturday, December 9, 1995

Robert D. Harp

Aug. 6, 1932 - Dec. 8, 1995

Robert D. HARP, 63, Rural Route 1, Denver, died at 10:45 a.m. Friday at his residece.

He was born in Gatliff, Ky., to Robert T. and Vinnie MARTIN HARP. On Nov. 4, 1961, he married Ruby (HALL) POE, who survives. He was a retired bus driver for North Miami Schools and a member of the House of Faith, Mexico.

Surviving with his wife are eight sons, Carl POE, Peru; Bill POE, Kokomo; Robert “Tom” HARP, Macy; John HARP, Miai; Merritt “Jack” POE, James HARP, Key HARP and Matthew HARP, all of Denver; four daughters, Christine STRONG and Rochelle TOWNSEND, both of Deedsville; DeeAnn BIDDLE, Bunker Hill; ad Joyce Ann McKINNEY, Rochester; one brother, James HARP, Peru; one step-brother, Charlie MALLICOAT, San Diego, Calif.; twenty-nine grandchildren; ad five great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were two sons, David HARP and Jerry POE; and one sister.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, Peru, with the Rev. Larry COOK officiating. Burial will be in the Chili Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be ade to a favorite charity.

Edith E. Coiner

Feb. 16, 1916 - Dec. 7, 1995

Edith E. COINER, 79, 730 School St., Culver, died at 8:42 p.m. Thursday at St. Joseph’s Hospital of Marshall County, Plymouth.

She was born in Jefferson, Mo., to Earl GOFF. She was married to Willie L. COINER at Jefferson, Mo. He died in 1959. She was a homemaker, and had resided in Culver for the past five years, having come from Garnet, Kan.

Surviving are three sons, James E. COINER Sr., Rochester; Leonard L. COINER, Tome, N.M.; and Willie L. COINEER Jr., Kansas City, Kan.; one daughter, Lucille BELL, Richmond, Kan; fifteen grandchildren; and twenty great-gradchildren. Preceding in death was one son, Charles A. COINER.

There will be no local service. Burial will be in the Richmond Cemetery, Richmond, Kan. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Sunday at Bonine Funeral Home, Culver. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Associatio.

Marjorie A. Tschantz

Oct. 1, 1913 - Dec. 7, 1995

Marjorie A. TSCHANTZ, 82, formerly of Jefferson Township, Whitley County, died at 3:35 p.m. Thursday at Rochester Life Care Center.

She was born in Washington Township, Whitley County, to Howard and Lucile RABER KAUFMAN. On Sept. 1, 1933, she married Harold F. TSCHANTZ, who died on April 10, 1985. They spent their married life on the Tschantz farm in Jefferson Township. She was a homemaker and a member of the Laud Christian Church. She graduated from the Washingto Center High School.

Surviving are one daughter, Maralyn NEWELL AVILA, Rocheter; seven grandchildren, Christopher and Rochelle NEWELL, Loraine THOMPSON; and Scott, Stacey, Susan and Lisa TSCHANTZ; one great-grandson, Cahner THOMPSON; sister-in-law, Terri TSCHANTZ, Fort Wayne; two sisters, Maxine JUILLERAT, Columbia City; and Hilda Eileen STEVENS, Fort Wayne, Preceding in death were one son, Richard [TSCHANTZ]; and infant daughter, Rebecca [TSCHANTZ]; and a brother, Jack KAUFMAN.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Smith and Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City, with the Rev. James CLIFFORD officiating. Burial will be in the Greenhill Cemetery, Columbia City. Friends may call from 2-5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Laud Christian Church.

Monday, December 11, 1995

Elsie G. Caldwell

May 24, 1900 - Dec. 8, 1995

Elsie Grace CALDWELL, 95, Route 1, Bunker Hill, died at 5 p.m. Friday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Peru.

She was born in Bruce Lake to James Frank and Florence Evelyne BRUCE ENGLE. On April 8, 1917, in Marshtown, she married James G. CALDWELL, who died on Nov. 11, 1972. She lived in the Lake Bruce area for 41 years before moving to Bunker Hil in 1972. She was a homemaker, a member of the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, Lake Bruce, and liked to quilt.

Surviving are one daughter, Plyllis J. WILLIAMS, Bunker Hill; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Bessie ENGLE, Lake Bruce; one brother-in-law, Lovell HURLBURT, Lake Bruce; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were one daughter, two sons, two grandsons, one great-grandson, seven brothers, and six sixters.

Services will be at 1 p.m Tuesday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, with the Rev. Denise DAVAULT officitng. Burial will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lake Bruce. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m through the hour of services on Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, Lake Bruce.

Melvin L. Clingler

Sept. 3, 1933 - Dec. 9, 1995

Melvin L. CLINGLER, 62, P.O. Box 115, School Street, Leiters Ford, died at 10:50 a.m Saturday at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

She was born in Franklin Township, Pulaski County, to Cecil “Jack” and Hazel M. WILHELM CLINGLER. On Jan. 6, 1958, in Leiters Ford, he married Joann DENNY, who survives. He was retired, and lived most of his life in the Leiters Ford and Delong communities. He and his wife owned and operated Clinglers Country Market and Restaurant in Delong for 21 years. He served in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1957.

Surviving with his wife are one daughter, Mrs. Alan (Christine) ALLEN, Delong; two sons, William and wife Michelle CLINGLER, Macy; and Gary and wife Synthia CLINGLER, Delong; nine grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Charles (Mildred) WEIGER, Indianapolis; Mrs. Annabelle COUGHENOUR, Akron; and Mrs. Eugene (Violet) FARRIS, Delong; two brothers, John Russel CLINGLER, Delong; and Virgil and wife Josephne CLINGER, Akron; and one sister-in-law, Shirley CLINGLER, Delong. Preceding in death was one brother, Hap CLINGLER.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Revs. Floyd ALLEN and Robert METZGER officiating. Burial will be in the Leiters Ford Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and one hour prior to the services on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Donald F. Darda

Feb, 22m 1849 - Dec. 8, 1995

Donald F. DARDA, 55, 431 North 325 East, Valparaiso, died Friday at Porter Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Ill.

He was born in Chicago, Ill., to Frank ad Barbara DARDA. He married Elizabeth BIGLER, who survives. He was vice president-general manager for Machine Tool Specialists. He was a life long resident of Valparaiso, a former member of the Aubbeenaubbee Township Fire Department, and former assistant wrestling coach for Culver Community Jr.-Sr. High School. He graduated from Washington Township High School.

Surviving with his wife are one daughter, Mrs. Ken (Beth) SMITH, Argos; three sons, Donald and wife Lynn DARDA, Winamac; and Chris and wife Lynn DARDA and Daniel and wife Laura DARDA, both of Valparaiso; five grandchildren, Brad, Marci and Kristi SMITH; and Scott and Jo Anna DARDA; and one sister, Mrs. Richard (Delores) TRAPP, Valparaiso. Preceding in death were his parents.

Services will be at 11 a.m. CST Tuesday at Dykes Funeral Home, Valparaiso, with the Rev. Terry RHINE officiating. Burial will be in the Graceland Cemetery, Valp0araiso. Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, Chesterton.

John E. Herd

Oct. 29, 1915 - Dec. 9, 1995

John E. HERD, 80, 6436 West 700 South, Kewana, died at 8 a.m. Saturday at his residence.

He was born in Wayne Township, Fulton County, to Thomas and Myrtle CURTIS HERD. On Dec. 24, 1939, in Fulton, he married Nettie I. SUTTON, who survives. He was a retired employee of Penn Central Railroad and a retired farmer. He was a member of Fletchet’s Lake United Methodist Church and past trustee of the church.

Surviving with his wife are two sons, Louis D and John J. HERD, both of Kewanna; six grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were two sisters and one brother.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Fulton, with the Rev. David SOMMERS officiating. Burial will be in the Fulton Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m today and after 10 a.m Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Fletcher’s Lake United Methodist Church.

Tuesday, December 12, 1995

Frances Burns

Dec. 11, 1898 - Dec. 11, 1995

Frances “Emma” BURNS, 97, Life Care Center, Rochester, died at 7:25 p.m. Monday at the Life Care Center.

She was born in Miami County to Frank E. and Minerva CUNNINGHAM WARD. On Aug 19, 1917, she mrried Benjamin F. SMITH, Sr., who died on Dec. 2, 1929 On Feb. 14, 1935, she married Oliver BURNS, who died on June 24, 1965 Formerly of Akron, she was a homemaker and a member of the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, Miami County. She was a charter member of the Miami County Home Demonstratio Club, a member of the Perry Township Home Demonstration Club, Omega Community Club and the Famous Akron Jonah Club.

Surviving are one daughter, Marjorie E. MILLER, Denver; three sons, R. Wayne and wife Virginia SMITH, Rocheter; Harold L. and wife Louise SMITH, Akron; and Benjamin F. Jr. and wife Ethel SMITH, Macy; eleven grandchildren; twenty-eight great-grandchildren; and seventeen great-great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were four sisters, Nellie ZEGAFUSE, Edna REAHARD, Myrtle BROWER, and Hazel OGDEN; one brother, Russell WARD; and one grandson, Harold F. MILLER.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m Thursday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with the Revs. Mark BERG and Wayne BALMER officiating Burial will be in the Gilead 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 Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church.

Richard S. Harness

Oct. 12, 1930 - Dec. 11, 1995

Richard Segraves HARNESS, 65, 3012 East County Road 900 North, Lucerne, died at 6:21 p.m. Monday at his residence.

He was born in Cass County to George W. and Ruby Irene SEGRAVES HARNESS. On Nov. 15, 1953, in Young America, he married Patricia A. McCLOSKEY, who survives. He was a retired farmer and served in the Korean War as a member of the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a member of the Walton American Legion Post 418 ad Logansport Elks Lodge No. 66.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Brenda Lee BROWN, Logansport; and Karen Kay NICOLL, Lucerne; two sons, James Mark HARNESS, Lucerne; and Richard Macs HARNESS, Lebanon; two sisters, Phyllis Irene HOOD, Logansport; and Donna Rose THOMAS, Greentown; two brothers, George “Wayne” HARNESS, Walton; and David E. HARNESS, Kansas City, Mo.; five grandsons, Mark HARNESS, Blake HARNESS, G.W. HARNESS, Aaron NICOLL and Evan BROWN, and four granddaughters, Amy NICOLL, Jessica HARNESS, Jennifer HARNESS and Morgan BROWN.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m Thursday at McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport, with Dr. Bryan CLEMENS officiating. Burial will be in the Galveston Cemetery, with full military graveside rites. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Lola Hoffman

Sept. 17, 1906 - Dec. 11, 1995

Lola BUSSERT HOFFMAN, 89, St. Paul’s Healthcare Facility, South Bend, died at 2:07 a.m. Monday at the healthcare facility.

She was born in Chicago, Ill. [to Asa and Leota SCHINDLER CALLAWAY.] On Oct. 23, 1926, in South Bend, she married Palmer BUSSERT, who died in 1945. On June 6, 1970, she married Cleve HOFFMAN, who died in January, 1974. She had lived in South Bend since 1941, having come from Rochester. She retired in 1971 from Mishawaka Utlities. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Mishawaka; Daughters of the American Revolution, Order of Eastern Star, and former member of Grace United Methodist Church, Rochester, where she taught Sunday school.

Surviving are two daughters, Norma Lee ROBINS, Rochester, and Marilyn Louise STALDINE, South Bend; four grandchildren; [includig two granddaughters, Vicki MEYER and Lisa WIDEMAN, both of Rochester]; and six great-grandchildren. [Preceding in death were one sister, Ruth SMITH; and three brothers, Don, Paul and Earl CALLAWAY.]

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Thallemer-Goethals Funeral Home, Mishawaka, with the Rev. John PALMER officiating. Burial will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Sand Hill Cemetery, Rochester. Friends may call one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Nancy J. Kumler

Sept. 5, 1944 - Dec. 8, 1995

Services were at 10 a.m. today at the United Methodist Church, LaFontwine, for Nancy Jean KUMLER, 51, LaFontaine

The Revs. James EVANS ad Larry RAY officiated. Burial was the LaFontaine I.O.O.F. Cemetery Memorials may be made to the United Methodist Church Building Fund, LaFonatine.

Mrs. Kumler died at 7:35 p.m. Friday at the scene of an automobile accident on Indiana 15, between LaFontaine and Marion.

She was born in Marion to Russell D. and Bonnie DUFFEY WALTERS. In 1866, she married Richard KUMLER, who survives. She was the director of the licensed practical nursing program at Marion Community Schools, Marion. She was a graduate of the Indiana University School of Nursing and received her Master’s degree from Ball State University. She was a member of LaFontane Order of the Eastern Star No. 301 and a past worthy matron, Sigma Theta Tau, and LaFontane United Methodist Church, where she was the assistant church organist.

Surviving with her husband are one son, Robert KUMLER, and one daughter, Andrea KUMLER, both of LaFontaine; her mother, Bonnie WALTERS, LaFontaine; one brother, Charles WALTERS, Indianapolis; and two sisters, Patricia WALTERS, Goshen; and Mrs. Mark (Betty) MARTENS, Rochester.

Shannon W. West

July 17, 1972 - Dec. 11, 1995

Word was received that Shannon Wayne WEST, 23, St. Joseph, Ill., died Monday at his residence following a prolonged illness.

He was born to Perry Wayne and Joyce Ann WEST. In August, 1994, at St. Joseph, Ill., he married Cynthia KLINE, formerly of Rochester, who survives. He was an artist and attended Eastern Illinois University. He was a member of the Illinois National Guard, Tecumseh Lodge, Indianapolis, Boy Scouts Order of the Arrow, and the United Methodist Church, St. Joseph, Ill.

Surviving with his wife are his parents, Perry and Joyce WEST; one sister, Holly Jill WEST, St. Joseph, Ill.; two grandothers, both of Fairfield, Ill.; several aunts, uncles and cousins; his father- and mother-in-law, James O and Christine WELLS, Rochester; three sisters-in-law, Missy, Charlee and Rebecca KLINE; and one brother-in-law, Mike KLINE.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Freese Mortuary, St Joseph, Ill. Burial wil be in St Joseph, Il. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home Memorials may be made to St Jude’s Hospital, Memphis, Tenn.

Wednesday, December 13, 1995

Lelia E. Fry

June 28, 1900 - Dec. 11, 1995

Lelia E. FRY, 95, St. Paul’s Retirement Community, South Bend, died at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Medical Center, South Bend.

She was born in Argos to Mathias SWIHART. On June 24, 1920 in Kokomo, she married Harold C. FRY, who died on May 11, 1988. She was a homemaker and a former teacher. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, South Bend, and Order of the Eastern Star.

Surviving are one sister-in-law, Lorraine SWIHART, Monroeville, Pa.; one brother-in-law, Loren FRY, Fulton; and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Welsheimer Funeral Home, South Bend, with the Rev. Kennard WILSON officiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Citizens Cemetery, Fulton. Friends may call one hour prior to services on Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Hope Rescue Mission, South Bend.

Adrian W. Shrout

Nov. 10, 1914 - Dec. 9, 1995

Word was received that Adrian W. SHROUT, 81, Newhall, Caif., died at 8 p.m. Saturday in Newhall, Calif.

He was born in Salt Lick, Ky., to W.C. and Laura RUNKLE SHROUT. On Oct.5, 1935, in Peru, he married Delores LENNON, who survives. He was a former resident of Akron and graduated from Akron High School. He owned and operated a restaurant and lounge in Lake Hughes, Calif.

Surviving with his wife are one son, Tom and wife Jackie SHROUT, Las Vegas, Nev.; four grandchildren, Debbie PERRY and Greg SHROUT, both of Castaic, Calf.; Randy SHROUT, Northridge, Calif; and Julie SHROUT, Moses Lake, Wash.; four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Emerson SHROUT, Jonesboro, and W.C. SHROUT, Cackamas, Ore.; and one sister, Christine SHROUT McFARLAND WATKINS, Valencia, Caif. Preceding in death were one sister and three brothers.

Memorial services will be Thursday in Valencia, Calif.

Thursday, December 14, 1995

John Roadarmel

July 1, 1925 - Dec. 14, 1995

John ROADARMEL, 70m 7053 /siytg 875 West, Claypool, died at 2:15 a.m. today at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. He was born in Whitley County to Leonard A. and Addie BENNETT ROADARMEL. He was a farmer and a World War II U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of the Mentone Masonic Lodge.

He had no survivors, but had many friends.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with the Rev. Don POYSER officiating. Burial will be in the Mentone Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. today and after 8 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Home Health Care.

Eleanor M. Schalliol

Feb. 9, 1916 - Dec. 12, 1995

Eleanor M. SCHALLIOL, 79, Rockne Drive, South Bend, died at 8:05 p.m. Tuesday at her residence. She was born in Somerville, Mass. On Sept. 1, 1937, in Mishawaka, she married Paul M. SCHALLIOL, who survives. She was a homemaker. She lived in Washington from 1948 through 1986, and had lived in Indiana since 1934, having come from Massachusetts.

Surviving with her husband are one daughter, Linda CRANEY, Ivesdale, Ill.; one son, James SCHALLIOL, M.D., Granger; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Esther McKECKNIE, Dover, Mass.; and two brothers, Howard A. Jr. and Ross W. RAYMOND, both of Mishawaka

Private family services were today at Chapel Hill Fueral Home, Osceola. Burial was in the Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Osceola. Memorials may be made to Hospice Care of St. Joseph County.

Friday, December 15, 1995

Odessa F. Greer

May 22, 1905 - Dec. 15, 1995

Odessa F. GREER, 90, 1218 Jefferson St., died at 6:40 a.m. today at Rochester Healthcare Center. She was born in McLean County, Ill., to Clay and Hattie PLATT GREER. She retired as a school teacher in 1970 after 45 years of teaching. She taught in the Rochester and Monterey schools, and the former Reiter, McKinley and Kewanna schools in Fulton County. She was a former volunteer at Woodlawn Hospital and Meals on Wheels. She was a member of the First Christian Church, Rochester; Rochester Business and Professional Women, Sigma Delta Pi Sorority, Fulton County Retired Teachers Association and Indiana State Teachers Association. She graduated from Ball State Univerity.

Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Dorothy SPERLINSKI, Santa Clara, Calif.; one brother, Frank GREER, Kewanna; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were three brothers, Ellis, Glenn and Owen [GREER].

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. C. Allan HAZEN officiating. Burial will be in the Kewanna I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 3-7 p.m. Saturday and after noon on Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation.

Saturday, December 16, 1995

Jean A. Clay

Aug. 4, 1932 - Dec. 15, 1995

Jean Anne “Annie” CLAY, 63, 705 East Fourth St., died at 3:30 p.m Friday at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Indianapolis.

She was born in Rochester to Don and Levonna BAILEY KUMLER STINSON. On July 6, 1951 in Rochester she mrried John R. STEWART, who died March 22, 1963. On July 31, 1964 in Rocheter she married Richard CLAY who survives.

She was a former Fulton County Recorder from 1982 to 1990. She was Assistat County Recorder from 1974 to 1982 and a former Fulton County Heath Department Registrar. She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, Tri-Kappa and the Manitou and VFW Auxiliaries.

Surviving with her husbad are one daughter, Mrs. Daniel (Libby) MAYES, Indianapolis; three sons, Vance and Vicki STEWART, Tony STEWART and David and Rhonda CLAY, all of Indanapolis; eleven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two half-sisters, Mrs. Robert (Barbara) McGEE, Rochester, and Mrs. Thomas (Patricia) TROSIN, Jackson, Mich, and two half-brothers, Dean K. STINSON, Rapid City, S.D., and Steven STINSON, Lebanon, Tenn. Preceding in death was one sister, Nancy SHEPHERD.

Services are pending at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home.

Monday, December 18, 1995

Goldie H. Hamman

Aug. 9, 1898 - Dec. 15, 1995

Goldie H. HAMMAN, 97, Winamac Nursing Home, died at 12:05 p.m. Friday at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

She was born in Rocheter to George and Alma Edith JACKSON WOOLINGTON. On Nov. 7, 1914, in Culver, she married Herbert F. HAMMAN, who died on Aug. 19, 1962. Formerly of Kewanna, she was a homemaker and liked to crochet ad do crafts.

Surviving are two daughters, Betty FRAZIE and Ruth TALBOTT, both of Kewanna; two sons, Ralph F. [HAMMAN], Monterey; and Ron E. [HAMMAN], Kewanna; twenty-one grandchildren; fifty graat-grandchildren; and twenty-one great-great-gradchldren. Precedng in death were two daughters, five sons, four grandsons, two granddaughters, four brothers and three sisters.

Services were at 11 a.m today at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Homes, Kewanna, with the Rev. Denise DAVAULT officiatng. Burial was in the Kewanna I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Diabete Association or a favorite charity.

Blanche M. Paulus Whitmyre

Blanche M. PAULUS WHITMYRE, 99, 108 N. Franklin St., Mentone, died at 5:25 a.m. this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Louise KINSEY, where she resided.

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

Forest H. Pike

Oct. 11, 1918 - Dec. 16, 1995

Forest Howard PIKE, 77, 1029 Monroe St., died at 9:04 p.m. Sat5urday at Woodlawn Hospital.

He was born in Rochester to Ora and Fairy WOODS PIKE. On Dec. 17, 1940, in Rochester, he married Mary A. YOUNG, who survives. He lived his entire life in the Rochester community. He was a sales representative for Bar’s Products, Dearborn,Mich., for 20 years and was owner of Pike Sales Co., Rochester. He was a member of the First Christian Church, Rochester; American Legion Post 36, I.O.O.F. Lodge No. 47 and Elks Lodge No. 2120, all of Rochester; and served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II.

Surviving with his wife are one daughter, Mrs. Arnold (Sally Ann) BELL, Rochester; three sons, David “Radar” [PIKE], Richard “Fuzzy” and wife Penny [PIKE], and Mark Allen and wife Cynthia [PIKE], all of Rochester; six grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Paul (Wilma) DRAPER, Winona Lake; and Mrs. Gene (Imogene) SEIDNER, Rochester; and one brother, Eldon and wife Mary PIKE, Atwood. Preceding in death were one sister, Marilyn YOUNG; and one brother, Fenton PIKE.

There will be private services with no visitation or Viewing. Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of the arrangements.

Jean Anne Clay

Aug. 4, 1932 - Dec. 15, 1995

Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, for Jean Anne “Annie” CLAY, 63, 705 East Fourth St.

the Rev. Donald BRENNEMAN will officiate. Burial will be in the Rochester Citizens Cemetery following cremation. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. today and after 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Tuesday, December 19, 1995

Vaughn E. Greer

Vaughn E. GREER, 74, Rural Route 1, Denver, died at 4:30 a.m. today at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru.

Arrangements are pending at McClain Funeral Home, Denver.

Blanche M. Paulus Whitmyre

Nov. 15, 1896 - Dec. 18, 1995

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, for Blanche M. PAULUS WHITMYRE, 99, 108 N. Franklin St., Mentone.

The Rev. Jeffrey TAYLOR will officiate. Burial will be in the Silver Lake Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Thursday and one hour prior to services on Friday at the funeral home. The Order of Eastern Star will conduct a memorial service at 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Whitmyre died at 5:25 a.m. Monday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Louise KINSEY, 108 N. Franklin St., Mentone. She was born in Paulding, Ohio, to Hiram D. and C Catherine SANDS TIMBERMAN. In 1915, in Silver Lake, she married Cloice PAULUS, who preceded her n death. Inn 1957, in Emhurst, Ill., she married Jesse O. WHITMYRE, who preceded her in death. She was a resident of Mentone for 38 years, a resident of Roann for 22 years and a resident of Rochester for 11 years. For the past five years she has lived with her daughter in Mentone. She was a homemaker and attended Grace United Methodist Church, Rochester. She was a member of the Order of Easter Star, Rochester, Mothers of World War II (Gold Star mother), American Legion Auxiliary and Retired Senior Volunteer Program.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. G. Louise KINSEY, Mentone; one son, Eldred “Bud” and wife Juanita PAULUS, Rochester; four grandchildren, Jay PAULUS, Napervile, Ill.; Brent PAULUS, Plymouth, Mich.; Carolyn PAULUS WOODMAN, Stanford, Conn.; and Rita PAULUS FUNK, Rochester; five great-grandchildren, Jill and Duane PAULUS, Addison, Ill.; Amanda L. PAULUS, Plymouth, Mich.; and Daniel and Brian FUNK, Rochester. Preceding in death were one daughter, Valador PAULUS; two sons, Corlyss J. PAULUS, who died in 1945 during World War II; and Coryle K. PAULUS, who died Nov. 28, 1995; one grandson, Kent PAULUS, and several sisters and brothers.

Wedesday, December 20, 1995

Vaughn E. Greer

March 11, 1921 - Dec. 19, 1995

Services will be at 1:30 p.m Friday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, for Vaughn Edward GREER, 74, Rural Route 1, Denver

The Rev. Steve BALE will officiate. Burial will be i the Greenlaw Cemetery, Mexico. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Denver Baptist Church in lieu of flowers.

Mr. Greer died at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru. He was born in Miami County to Ralph Fike “Dugan” and Edna Alee RHINEBARGER GREER. On Nov. 27, 1941, at the home of the late Rev. C.F. GOLDE, near Denver, he married Florence E. MURPHY, who survives. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Denver Baptist Church, where he was on the board of trustees. He was also a North Miami School Board member.

Surviving with his wife are one daughter, Rita Ann SEELA, Springfield, Mo; four sons, Steve A. and David J. [GREER], both of Denver; Larry G. [GREER], Lafayette; and Dennis L. [GREER], Deedsville; one brother, Joe T. GREER, Peru; eleve grandchildren; four great-grandchildre; five step-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildre. Preceding i death were his parents, one granddaughter; one sister, Elizabeth SHIREMAN; and one brother, Zane L. GREER.

E. Bernice Walle

E. Bernice WALLE, 87, 1122 Madison St., died at 6 a.m. today at Rocheter Healthcare Center.

Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Chancey J. Dennie

Chancey J. DENNIE, 84, 19351 S. Kenilworth Road, Argos, died at 1:15 a.m. today at Pilbrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth.

Arrangements are pendig at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Thursday, December 21, 1995

Chancey J. Dennie

Nov. 11, 1911 - Dec. 20, 1995

Services will be at 10:30 a.m Saturday at the Walnut Church of the Brethren, near Argos, for Chancey J. DENNIE, 84, 19351 S. Kenilworth Road, Argos.

The Rev. Robert RICE will officiate. Burial will be in the Walnut Church of the Brethren Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m Friday at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos. Memorials may be made to the Walnut Church of the Brethren.

Mr. Dennie died at 1:15 a.m. Wedneday at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth. He was born in Green Township, near Argos, to Andrew J. and C. Alverda POLAND DENNIE. On Aug. 12, 1933, at the Walnut Church of the Brethren, near Argos, he married Alma Maybelle YARLING, who survives He lived his entire life in the Argos comunity. He was a retired farmer, carpenter, school bus driver for the Argos Community Schools for 28 years and was formerly employed by Kingsbury Ordnance. He was a member of the Walnut church of the Brethren where he served as turstee, deacon, superintendent and teacher. He was also a member of the Marshall County Farm Bureau Co-op and served on the Board of Commodity Credit Corp. for the U.S. Government.

Surviving with his wife are four sons, Allen and wife Nancy [DENNIE], Polk City, Fla; Phillip and wife Jean Ann [DENNIE], and Andrew and wife Arlene [DENNE], both of Bourbon; and Joe ad wife Nancy [DENNIE], Argos; seven grandchildren, Mike DENNIE and Lorie METHENY, both of Bourbon; Stuart DENNIE Auburndale, Fla.; Michael DENNIE, Clovis, N.M.; Cory DENNIE and Jamie ROAHRIG, both of Plymouth; and Kathy WODEMA, Kouts; thirteen great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Ruth HUFFMAN, Argos. Preceding in death were his parents; four sisters, Nellie PEARSON, Orpha FISHOFF, Daisy GREGORY and Dorothy McCALL, ad two brothers, John and Ray [DENNIE].

E. Bernice Walle

Feb. 9, 1908 - Dec. 20, 1995

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, for E. Bernice WALLE, 87, 1122 Madison St.

The Rev. Donald BRENNEMAN will officiate. Burial will be in the Leiters Ford I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from noon Saturday until services at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the local Mini-bus Fund.

Mrs. Walle died at 6 a.m. Wednesday at Rochester Healthcare Center. She was born near Delong to Melvin E. and Abbie GUISE MAHLER. On April 23, 1927, in Rochester, she married Gerald F. WALLE, who died on Nov. 1, 1976. She and her husband had owned Walle’s Jewelry and Variety Store, Rocheter, from 1932 to 1972. She was a member of the former Trinity Reformed Church of Delong.

Surviving are one brother, Harold M. MAHLER, Rocheter; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were two sisters and one brother.

Friday, December 22, 1995

Ella S Greenwood

Ella S GREENWOOD, 85, 6833 North and 550 East, Rochester, died at 5:37 p.m. Thursday at Rochester Healthcare Center, where she had been a resident for the past 16 months.

She was born in Columbus, Ohio, to Rev. Edwin V. and Olive SNYDER GRISWOLD. In 1935, in Chicago, Ill., she married Orrin J. GREENWOOD, who preceded her in death. She was a resident of Talma community since 1947, having come from Chicago, Ill. She was a graduate of Northwestern University, Evanston, Ill. She was an elementary school teacher and taught at Grass Creek and Peru elementary schools.

Mrs. Greenwood was a member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Plymouth; Manitou Chapter of DAR, Rochester; T.H.E. Club; Fulton County Classroom Teachers Association; and a life time member of Friends of the Library, Rochester.

Surviving are one goddaughter, Mrs. William (Kathleen) OTIS, Canal Winchester, Ohio; two cousins, John SNYDER, Lansing, Mich.; ad Mila GRISWOLD, Worthington, Ohio; and a friend, Frances T BARNES, Pensacola, Fla.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. John E. SCHRAMM officiating. Burial will be in the Reichter Cemetery, Rochester. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. today and from noon until the hour of service on Saturday at the funeral home.

Saturday, December 23, 1995

William L. Hayes

March 24, 1934 - Dec. 22, 1995

William Lloyd HAYES, 61, 7264 West Bensort Dr., Claypool, died at 8:35 a.m Friday at Wabash Health Care Center, Wabash.

He was born in Rochester to William and Naomi WOODCOX HAYES On March 12, 1959, in Rochester, he married Barbaara Jean MONROE, who survives. He was a World War II veteran who served in Germany. He worked at Kralis Brothers, Mentone.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Mrs Mike (Karen) WILKINS, Rochester; Mrs. Edward (Pam) FOOR, Rocheter, and Mary SPRINGER, Claypool; one son, Jerry L. [HAYES], Claypool; five grandchildren; Joshua WILKINS, Adam WILKINS, Amanda FOOR, Vanessa FOOR, and Christopher SPRINGER. Preceding in death was one grandson, Dustin SPRINGER.

Services will be at 1 p.m Sunday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Rick DuFORD officiating. Burial will be in the Citizens Cemetery, Rochester. Friends may call one hour before services at the funeral home.

Lucille F. Davis

Aug. 28, 1904 - Dec. 22, 1995

Lucille F. DAVIS, 91, 19541 Oak Road, Argos, died at 10 a.m. Friday at her home.

She was born near Argos to Walter and Emma LOW SHIVERS. On June 1, 1922, in Argos, she married Norman C. DAVIS who died June 23, 1995. She lived in the Argos community for most of her life except for 20 years when she lived in South Bend. She was a homemaker and member of Santa Anna United Methodist Church, Argos, the United Methodist Women and the Marshall County Farm Bureau Co-op.

Surviving are one son, James and Beverly DAVIS, Argos; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Elizabeth DAVIS, Culver; eight grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. May KLINE, Culver, and Mrs. Arvilla TEEL LUNGER, North Fort Myers, Fla., formerly of Mentone. Preceding in death were one son, LeRoy Dean [DAVIS], and two brothers, Meryl and Joe SHIVERS.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with the Rev. Beverly TON officiating. Burial will be in the Maxinkuckee I.O.O.F. Cemetery, formerly the Poplar Grove Cemetery, near Culver. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today and one hour before services on Sunday. Memorials may be made to the Santa Anna United Methodist Church.

Monday, December 25, 1995

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Tuesday, December 26, 1995

Thelma G. Tiffany

Thelma G. TIFFANY, 85, 9 Peabody Drive, North Manchester, died at 9:15 a.m. Monday at her residence.

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

Harold Elliott

June 20, 1925 - Dec. 25, 1995

Harold “Curly” ELLIOTT, 70, 1909 East and 150 South, Rocheter, died at 5:30 a.m. Monday at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis.

He was born in Danville to Rollin and Elizabeth PIKE ELLIOTT. On Dec. 9, 1949, in Indianapolis, he married Connie M. TURNER, who survives. He was a 33-year resident of Rochester, having come from Lakeville, and Plainfield He retired in 1968 as a field manager for American States Insurance Co, Rochester, after 20 years. Prior to that he had been associated with Home Insurance Co., Indianapolis. He was a graduate of Plainfield High School and attended Central Normal College, Danville.

Mr. Elliott was elected to play on the Indiana All-star basketball team and tried out for the Brooklyn Dodgers baseball team. He was a Kentucky Colonel and an avid fisherman. He was associated with the Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses Church, Rochester, and served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps during World War II.

Surviving with his wife are one daughter, Beckie Ann ELLIOTT, Roann; one son, Jay and wife Robbin [ELLIOTT], Rochester; four grandchildren, Tara HAYS, Roann; and Jennifer, Della and Jayson ELLIOTT, all of Rochester; and three great-grandchildren, John T HAYS, Edward G. LYONS and Taylor Elliott HAYS, all of Roann.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Brother Dana GUNTER 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. today and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Elloree Fletcher

Nov. 26, 1912 - Dec. 24, 1995

Elloree FLETCHER, 83, 8089 West 1250 South, Akron, died at 4 p.m Sunday at her residence.

She was born in Magoffin County, Ky., to Oscar and Samantha (Grace) HOPKINS SMITH. On Dec. 8, 1927, in Magoffin County, Ky., she married Otto FLETCHER, who died on Sept. 8, 1973. She had lived in Akron since 1926. She was a homemaker and a former employee of General Tire, Wabash, and Rochester Metal Products.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Oren (Ruth) NORMAN and Mrs. Oscar (Loretta) MANNS, both of Akron; two sisters, Josephine BUCHER, Claypool; and Earlene STONE, Battle Creek, Mich.; fourteen grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Preceding in death were one son, Herman Harold FLETCHER, 1981; one daughter, Ethel TIMBERMAN, 1967; one sister, Evelyn BUCHER, 1985 one brother, Lonnie HOPKINS, 1984; and oe grandson, Roger, 1966.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today at the Akron Cemetery, with the Rev. Robert LOUGHEED officiating. Arrangements are being handled by Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron.

Betty J. Grable

May 20, 1927 - Dec. 26, 1995

Betty Jean GRABLE, 68, Rural Route 1, Twelve Mile, died at 7:45 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital.

She was born in Carroll County to William D. and Sally STARKEY METZ. On July 1, 1950, in Metea, she married Leonard L. GRABLE, who survives. She was a retired employee of Caston School Corp. and a member of Metea Baptist Church and Bourbon American Legion Auxiliary.

Surviving with her husband are one daughter, Bonnie MORROW, Fulton; one son, Mike [GRABLE], Logansport; three grandchildren, Sarah K. and John Michael GRABLE, and Adam B MORROW; and three sisters, Mrs. Ona AUCHNER, Frankfort; Mrs. Virginia WISE, Osceola; and Mrs. Mary HOUSER, Bourbon. Preceding in death were two sisters, Opal PETERSON and Edith SHANKS; and two brothers, George and Joe METZ.

Services will be at 10 a.m Friday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Fulton, with the Rev. Art MALONEY officiating. Burial will be in the Metea 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.

E. Ruth Davis Kanouse

May 28, 1915 - Dec. 24, 1995

E. Ruth DAVIS KANOUSE, 80, 20019 E. 20th Road, Tippecanoe, died at 5:51 p.m. Sunday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw.

She was born in Marshall County to Clarence and Hazel CLYMER POWERS. On June 30, 1933, she married Earl DAVIS, who died on April 16, 1982. On March 14, 1987, she married Donald KANOUSE, who survives. She was a homemaker and an area lifetime resident She was a member of the Argos Bible Church and Agnes Pryn Chapman Chapter DAR.

Surviving with her husbad are two daughters, Mrs. James (Diane) BITTING, Warsaw; and Mrs. Joe (Linda) SHIVELY, Jacksonville, Fla. one son, Devon and wife Betty DAVIS, Grand Blanc, Mich.; two step-sons, David and wife Nancy KANOUSE, Kokomo; and Larry KANOUSE, Rochester; two sisters, Margaret SOUTHER, Tippecanoe; and Mrs. Clifford (Cleo) KELLY, St. Petersburg, Fla.; one sister-in-law, Edith WALTERS, Mentone; five grandchidren; six great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and seven step-great-grandchidren. Precedig in death was one step-brother, Harold WALTERS.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with the Rev. Mark FISHBURN 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. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Linda K. Rudd

June 18, 1954 - Dec. 25, 1995

Linda Kay RUDD, 41, 1545 North and 375 East, Rochester, died at 9:55 p.m. Monday at the home of her parents, James and Thelma RUDD, where she resided.

She was born in Rocheser to James G. and Thelma J. HOWARD RUDD. She lived in the Rocheter community her entire life and attended Rochester Community Schools. She was a member of the First Christian Church, Rochester; received her Majority Degree in Rainbow and was a member of the Order of Eastern Star Chapter 70, Rochester.

Surviving are her parents, James and Thelma RUDD, Rochester; three brothers, Larry and wife Josephine [RUDD], and Roger [RUDD], both of Rochester; and Dennis and wife Melody [RUDD], North Webster; two nieces, Laura RUDD, Rochester; and Kayla RUDD, North Webster; and one nephew, Joshua Wayne RUDD, North Webster.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. C. Allan HAZEN officiatig. Burial will be in the Athens Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m Wednesday and one hour prior to the service on Thursday at the funeral home. Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 70 will conduct a memorial service at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Wednesday, December 27, 1995

Thelma G. Tiffany

Sept. 3, 1910 - Dec. 25, 1995

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, for Thelma G. TIFFANY, 85, 9 Peabody Drive, North Manchester.

Burial will be in the Rocheter I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to the service on Friday.

Mrs. Tiffany was born in Tiosa to Harvey and Carrie GIBBONS OVERMYER. In 1958, at Rolla, Mo., she married Kenneth TIFFANY, who died in 1972. She had lived in North Manchester since 1986, having come from Lakewood, Ohio. She was a nurse, and received her nursing degree from St. Lukes Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio. She attended the United Methodist Church, North Manchester, and served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the European, African and Italian theaters.

Surviving are one sster, Mary OVERMYER, Indianapolis; two nieces, Mrs. Fred (Judy) BERGOLD, Fruit Heights, Utah; and Anna KIER, Myrtle Beach, N.C.; one nephew, Dr. John GERHART, Berkley, Calif.; and a very dear cousin, Catherine OSBORN LEWIS, Rochester. Preceding in death was one sister, Esther GERHART, who died in 1988.

Rebecca Dotson

Rebecca DOTSON, 61, 3487 South 1300 East, Akron, died at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Memorial Hospital, South Bend.

Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Thursday, December 28, 1995

Bernice Bowen

Feb. 18, 1902 - Dec. 27, 1995

Bernice BOWEN, 93, formerly of 601 Walnut St., Akron, died at 1:35 p.m. Wednesday at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, where she had lived since 1988.

She was born in Macy to Joseph and Grace ALSPAUGH BOWEN. She taught music and art at Akron, North Manchester, Bristol and Mentone schools, and gave piano lessons for many years. She was a graduate of North Manchester College and a member of Akron United Methodist Church, where she directed the choir for 26 years before retiring in 1987.

Surviving are one brother, Willis BOWEN, Akron; four nieces, Mrs. Hal (Jo) CULTICE, Peru; Mrs. Robert (Judy) SCHREINER, West Lafayette; Jane FORD, Fort Wayne; and Mrs. Jack (Sharon) MILLER, Akron. Preceding in death was one sister, Pauline BENNETT, who died in 1978.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron, with the Rev. Mark BERG officiatng. Burial will be in the Athens Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. until services Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Caring Foundation of the Peabody Home, North Manchester.

Rebecca Dotson

March 10, 1934 - Dec. 26, 1995

Services will be at 10:30 a.m Friday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, for Rebecca DOTSON, 61, 3487 South 1300 East, Akron.

The Rev. Phil BLAKE will officiate. Burial will be in the Silver Creek Cemetery, Silver Lake. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Mrs. Dotson was born in Hurley, Va., to Hannible and Katherine JUSTUS LESTER. On Dec.30, 1955, in Pikevile, Ky., she married Glen DOTSON, who survives. She worked for Bay State Sterling, North Manchester, and was a member of Silver Creek Church of God.

Surviving with her husband are two daughters, Debbie DOTSON, Akron; and Mrs. Thomas (Sharon) MURRAY, Rochester; two grandsons, Matthew and Mark MURRAY; and six sisters, Mary LESTER, Wolford, Va.; Edith JUSTUS and Pearl JUSTICE, both of Hurley, Va.; Okie JUSTICE, Nappanee; and Retha ADAMS and Nayomia MAPLE, both of Akron. Preceding in death were one sister, Clemmie BAILY; and one brother, Lawrence LESTER.

Mary R Huffman

Mary Ruth HUFFMAN, 97, formerly of Argos, died at 5:55 p.m Wednesday at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth, where she resided.

Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Dale L. Workman

Dec. 6, 1931 - Dec. 27, 1995

Dale Lee WORKMAN, 64, 7537 Indiana 331 North, Bourbon, died at 5:40 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Medical Center, South Bend.

He was born in Plymouth to Oscar and Bernice HUMES WORKMAN On Sept. 9, 1951, he married Marceline YOUNG, who survives. He had been a residet of Bourbon for the past 44 years and worked for Universal Bearings, Bremen, for the past 32 years. He enjoyed collecting antiques and various other collectables, and wood cutting More work was his second enjoyment. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving from 1951-1952. He attended Culver schools

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Gale (Vickie) ROTTMILLER, Rochester; and Mrs. Joe (Cheryl) LACE, Savannah, Ga.; two sons, Doug [WORKMAN], Bourbon; and Dale “Luke” [WORKMAN], Bremen; eleven grandchildren; one half-sister, Mary DAVIS, Argos; and one half-brother, Grant WORKMAN, Bluffton.

Services will be at 11 a.m Saturday at Deaton Funeral Home, Bourbon, with the Rev Robert WYMAN officiating. Burial will be in the Stoney Point Cemetery, north of Atwood. Friends may call from 3-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Hospice of St. Joseph County.

Friday, December 29, 1995

Odin V. Feidner

Oct. 22, 1905 - Dec. 28, 1995

Odin V. FEIDNER, 90, Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, died at 7 p.m. Thursday at his residence.

He was born in Wayne Township, Fulton County, to John and Jennie BACKUS FEIDNER. On June 30, 1935, in Kewanna, he married Lucile MOORE, who survives. He was a resident of North Manchester for the past 15 month, having come from Mexico. Prior to that, he had resided near Rochester. He retired from farming in 1963 and had been a member of the former Famous Akron Jonah Club.

Surviving with his wife is one nephew, James and wife Karen EWEN, Rochester. Preceding in death were two sisters, Gladys FEIDNER, formerly of Rocheter; and Blanche HENDRY, formerly of Wabash.

Services will be at 4 p.m. Saturday at the Peabody Memorial Chapel, North Manchester, with the Rev. Robert SCHMEISER officiating. Burial will be in the Round Lake Cemetery, near Grass Creek. Friends may call from 5-7 p.m. today at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, and one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the Peabody Memorial Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Peabody Retirement Home in his memory.

M. Ruth Parkhurst Huffman

March 9, 1899 - Dec. 27, 1995

Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, for M. Ruth PARKHURST HUFFMAN, 97, Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth.

The Rev. Richard DEAN will officiate Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth Friends may call from 4-8 p.m today and one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Wesleyan Church, Argos.

Mrs. Huffman died at 5:55 p.m. Wednesday at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth, where she had resided for the past three years. She was born in Argos to Jay and Verda POLAND DENNIE. In 1921, she married Arthur PARKHURST, who preceded her in death. She later married George HUFFMAN, who preceded her in death. She was a former resident of 219 Yarrick St., Argos, and lived her entire life in the Argos community. She was a homemaker and a member of Wesleyan Church, Argos.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Grant (Alice) SHEEFIELD, Argos; one son, Alfred “Pat” and wife Lorraine PARKHURST, Lake Placid, Fla.; tao grandchildren, Mrs. Tim (Mary) WHARTON, Hamlet; and Gary and wife Linda SHENEFIELD, South Bend; her grandson’s wife, Shirley PARKHURST, Plymouth; two great-grandsons; and two great-great-grandsons. Preceding in death were one grandson, Tom PARKHURST; five sisters; and two brothers.

Merl E. Fitton

Nov. 20, 1903 - Dec. 28, 1995

Merl E. FITTON, 92, 7627 West 800 South, Claypool, died at 3:27 p.m. Thursday at Mason Health Care Facility, Warsaw.

He was born in Seward Township, Kosciusko County, to John W and Sadie RICKLE FITTON On Oct. 29, 1927, in Claypool, he married Georgia I. HILL, who survives. He was a farmer and a member of the Farm Bureau.

Surviving with his wife are one daughter, Linda HERENDEEN, Claypool; two granddaughters, Christine RAYPHOLTZ and Leslie HERENDEEN, both of Claypool; and two sisters, Neva OLSON and Ida HOFFMAN, both of Burket Precedig in death were one infant son; two sisters, Ruth DECKER and Edna BARBER; and two brothers, Lloyd and Orville FITTON.

Services will be at 10:30 am Saturday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with the Rev. Wayne JOHNSON officiating Burial will be in the Graceland Cemetery, Claypool. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Kosciusko County Home Health Care.

Saturday, December 30, 1995

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