FULTON
COUNTY INDIANA
OBITUARIES
1996
The Rochester Sentinel
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The Rochester Sentinel
1996
Tuesday, January 2, 1996
John W. Sawyer IV
Feb. 12, 1912 - Dec. 31, 1995
John
Wesley SAWYER IV, 83, 5109 Mt. Zion Road, died at 4 p.m. Sunday at North
Broward Medical Center, Pompano Beach, Fla.
He
was born in Horicon, Wis., to John W. III and Emma BOGDA WINKELMAN SAWYER. On July 10, 1935, in South Bend, he married
Rachel HARGRAVE, who survives. He was
retired from an automobile dealership in Rochester, and had been a resident of
Rochester for 56 years. He was a member
of the Manitou Moose Lodge, charter member of the Rochester Lions Club, graduate
of Onarga Military Academy, and an avid supporter of American Billiard
Championships.
Surviving
with his wife are one daughter, Cynthia SAWYER, Valparaiso; two sons, Jack and
wife Sandy [SAWYER] and Tom and wife Jan [SAWYER], both of Rochester; five grandchildrem,
Rob and wife Beth SAWYER; Leah and Nathan SAWYER , both of Rochester; John VI
and wife Robin SAWYER and Ann SAWYER, both of Indianapolis; three
great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. O.W. (Esther) BOGDA, Milwaukee, Wis. Preceding in death were one brother, Ray
WINKELMAN; and one sister, Norma SAWYER
Services
will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester,
with the Rev. David HOGSETT officiating.
Burial will be in the Mount Zion Cemetery, Rochester Township. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m Wednesday and
one hour prior to services on Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the charity of
one’s choice.
Leone Abbott
April 18, 1912 - Dec. 31, 1995
Leone
ABBOTT, 83, 229 W. Third St., died at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Woodlawn Hospital.
She
was born in Richland Township to Albert and Ethel NEWCOMB McGRIFF. She was married to Harold C. ABBOTT, who
died in 1973. She lived her entire life
in Fulton and Marshall counties. She
owned and operated the former Abbott’s Grocery Store for 35 years. She was a member of the Grace United
Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, Evergreen Rebekah Lodge No. 57, and
was a 60-year member of the Neighborly Club, all of Rochester.
Surviving
are two daughters, Mrs. Doris LEHMAN and Mrs. Jack (Jane) SUMMERS, both of
Rochester; one son, Donald and wife Lois ABBOTT, Rochester; five grandchildren,
Shane LEHMAN, Rocheter; Lanae ORBIK, Noblesville, Brian and Todd ABBOTT, both
of Rochester; and Kevin ABBOTT, Granger; four great-grandchildren; and one
sister, Mrs. Charles (Mildred) GOHEE, Culver.
Preceding in death were one sister, Florence GIBBONS, 1995; and three
brothers, Orville, Roy and Ray [McGRIFF].
Services
will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester;
with the Revs. David C. HOGSETT and Jeffrey S. TAYLOR officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F.
Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m
today and from 9 a.m. through the hour of service on Wednesday at the funeral
home. The Evergeen Rebekah Lodge No. 57
will conduct memorial services at 7 p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Heart Fund or a
favorite charity.
Dwight G. Beard
April 5, 1916 - Dec. 29, 1995
Dwight
G. BEARD, 79, 7741 W. Mitchell Drive, Phoenix, Ariz., died Friday in Arizona.
He
was born to Lloyd and Ruth BEARD. He
was a graduate of Purdue University, and spent many years in the family
business of Wild Cat Turkey Farm before starting to work for the Farmers Home
Administration in 1965. He was a county
supervisor for 18 years in Indiana, Nebraska and Arizona. He served as co-pilot of a B-24 Liberator
bomber during World War II and achieved the rank of Second Lieutenant.
Survvig
are his wife, Sue BEARD; four sons, Charles A. BEARD, Jeffrey W ADAMS, Mark T.
BEARD, and Timothy Scott BEARD; two daughters, Julia A. HALSMER and Billie
GINTHER HOFMANN; grandchidren, Justin and Jessica GINTHER, Michael and Susan
HOFMANN, Lisa WATKINS, Kathy CARMICHAEL, Gregory, Peter, Paul and Joseph ADAMS,
Scott BEARD and Erica BEARD KNOX, Amanda, Marlena and Robyn HALSMER;
Christopher, Jeremy and Stephanie BEARD, and Shaun Wales BEARD, Jessica and
Jeremiah CAMPBELL BEARD; and great-grandchildren, Nicholas Rhyan ADAMS, Cody
Allen KNOX, Bryan WATKINS, and Charlie HOFMANN.
Services
will be at 11 a.m Wednesday at Christ Presbyterian Church, Phoenix, Ariz.
May C. Zumbaugh
March 30, 1932 - Jan. 1, 1996
May
C. CHERRY ZUMBAUGH, 63, 6127 Flushing Ave., Maspeth Queens, N.Y., died at 1:30
a.m. Monday at Monsigor Fritzpatrick Pavilion, Jamica Queens, N.Y.
She
was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Arthur and Anna CHERRY. She was from a family of 10 children. In 1949, in New York, she married Lamar
ZUMBAUGH, who died on July 19, 1991.
She lived most of her life in New York and was a resident of Rocheter
for 10 years. She was a waitress and a
homemaker.
Survivng
are two daughters, Mrs. Ron (Sharon) SIMONS, Rochester; and Mrs. Adair (Tina
Marie) SEIDELMAN, Hamlet; two sons, Bruce E. and wife (Melodee) CUNNINGHAM,
LeClaire, Iowa; and John A.G. CUNNINGHAM, Grovertown; nine grandchildren; and
five great-grandchildren Preceding in
death were two rothers.
Private
services will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Mugiel Funeral Home, 6418 Flushig Ave.,
Maspeth Queens, N.Y. Burial will be in
Maspeth Queens, N.Y.
Local
arrangeets are being handled by Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.
Sarah G. McCoige
Oct 2, 1942 - Dec. 31, 1995
Sarah
Geneva McCOIGE, 53, 13848 6A Road, Plymouth, died at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at St. Joseph’s
Hospital of Marshall County, Plymouth.
She was born in Bullsgap, Tenn., to James E. and Mary HARRISON
TALLEY. Her first marriage was to
Dennis KEEFE. In July, 1977, in
Plymouth, she married David M. McCOIGE, who survives She had been a resident of Plymouth for the past 20 years. She retired from Ristance Products Corp.,
Argos.
Surviving
with her husbad are four daughters, Mrs. Fred (Deborah) VOYNOVICH, South Bend;
Mrs. Dan (Sherry) HOWE, Logan; Mrs. Leonard (Denise) BETKER, Beloit, Wis; and Mrs.
James (Pamela C) SHAMO, Lakeville; two sons, James and wife Sue KEEFE,
Plymouth; and Michael and wife Pam McCOIGE, Lapaz; thirteen grandchidre; her
mother, Mary TALLEY, Camp Douglas, Wis; six sisters, Rose BURBACH, Shullsburg,
Wis; Judy TROTTER, Mesa, Ariz.; Mary WOODWARD, New Lisbon, Wis; Annie MURPHY,
Clinton, Wis; Janet PAVIA, Beloit, Wis; and Ava McGONIGLE, Camp Douglas, Wis;
and three brothers, Jerry, Roger and Jim TALLEY, all of Beloit, Wis Precedig in death were one sister, Carolyn
BRADY; and one brother, Danny TALLEY.
Services
will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with the Rev.
Charles KREIG officiating. 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 Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Marshall County Heart Fund and Plymouth
E.M.S.
Michael Jaros
Sept. 24, 1921 - Dec. 30, 1995
Michael
JAROS, 74, 5808 W. Quail Road, Mentone, died at 4 a.m. Saturday at 36315 W.
Bruner Road, Warsaw.
He
was born in Lake County to Martin and Josephine KURCAVICH JAROS. He was a boilermaker at Youngstown ?Steel
and served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II.
Surviving
are one brother ad one step-sister.
Private
graveside services were at 4 p.m. Saturday at Palestine Cemetery, south of
Warsaw, with the Rev. Marvine LOWMAN officiatng.
Arrangements
were handled by King Memorial Home, Mentone.
Kenneth I. Lahman
March 23, 1932 - Dec. 29, 1995
Kenneth
I. LAHMAN, 63, Crown Point, died Friday at the VNA Mary E. Bartz Hospice
Center, Valparaiso.
He
was born in Logansport to Oscar and Katherine ZIMPLEMAN LAHMAN. He was a member of the United Autoworkers
Union Local No. 588.
Surviving
are his wife, Opal L. “Liz” LAHMAN, Crown Point; one daughter, Mrs. Mike
(Brenda) POPOVICH, Springfield, Mo; three sons, Kenneth L. LAHMAN, Fairview,
Utah; Terry D ad wife Kim LAHMAN, Valparaiso; and Gary G and wife Kathy LAHMAN,
Newport, N.C.; his mother, Katherine LAHMAN, Rochester; three brothers, Ronald
and wife Kay LAHMAN, Panama City, Fla.; Dean and wife Carol LAHMAN and Michael
and wife Marsha LAHMAN, both of Rochester; three sisters, Mrs. Tom (Karen)
RUSSELL and Mrs. Don (Susan) SCOTT, both of Valparaiso; and Gail GRAVLEE,
Alphreta, Ga.; seven grandchildren; ad many nieces and nephews.
Services
will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Burns Funeral Home, corner of 101st and
Broadway, Merrillville/Crown Point Chapel.
The Rev. John M. MOORE will officiate.
Burial will be in the Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Schererville. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.
today at the funeral home. Memorials
may be made to the VNA Mary Bartz Hospice Center, 3305 Calumet Ave., Valparaiso.
Stephen D. Onstott
Oct. 30, 1938 - Jan. 1, 1996
Stephen
Douglas ONSTOTT, 57, Chicago, Ill., died at 11:15 p.m Monday at Hines VA
Hospital, Maywood, Ill
He
was born in Rocheser to Harry Lee and Ann B ONSTOTT He had been a resident of Chicago since 1958, having come from
Rochester. He served in the U.S. Air Force
after high school.
Surviving
are his mother, Ann ONSTOTT, Rochester; three brothers, Paul [ONSTOTT[, Burket,
David [ONSTOTT], Athens, Ga., and Jim [ONSTOTT], Rochester; six sisters,
Phyllis HEMINGER, Rochester, Phoebe LYKOWSKI, South Bend, Amy ONSTOTT, Chicago,
Susan ONSTOTT, Chicago, Helen SLISHER, Rochester, Florence SCOTT, Rochester.
Funeral
arrangements are pending.
Wednesday, January 3, 1996
Bessie May Schenkl
May 5, 1905 - Jan. 1, 1996
Bessie
May SCHENKL, 90, 1322 N. Main St., Kewanna, died at 8:20 p.m. Monday at Winamac
Nursing Home.
She
was born in Goodland, Kan, to Ben M. and Maude M STINSON MILLS. On March 8, 1955, in Chicago, Ill., she
married Joseph SCHENKL, who died in 1970.
She was retired from Farm Journal magazine, where she worked as a
secretary, and a member of Episcopal Church, Peru.
Surviving
are one nephew, Richard KURZ, Kewanna; and several other nieces and
nephews. Preceding in death were two
sisters and seven brothers.
There
will be no visitation or funeral services.
Arrangemets are being handles by Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna.
Donald L. Smith
June 15, 1926 - Jan. 2, 1996
Donald
L. SMITH, 69, 2011 High St., Logansport, died at 3:39 a.m Tuesday at Methodist
Hospital, Indianapolis.
He
was born in Cass County to Grover and Chloe BALL SMITH. On March 26, 1950, in Rochester, he marrid
Frances V. BEARSS, who survives. He
retired in 1977 after 24 years as a brakeman for Penn Central Railroad. He attended the New Life Alliance Church.
Survivig
with his wife are two sons, Ronald A. [SMTH], Logansport; and Randall B
[SMITH], Frankfort; one daughter, Denise D. SMITH, Logansport; three brothers,
Hugh [SMITH], Macy; and Francis and Robert [SMITH], both of Leiters Ford; two
sisters, Marjorie HOUSE, Elkhart; and Marietta TIEGHE, Gas City; three
grandchildren, Michelle HEWITT, Peru; Andrew HUNT, Logansport; and Jamie SMITH,
Frankfort. Preceding in deth were two
sisters and one daughter, Kathleen REARICK.
Services
will be at 11 a.m. Friday at McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home,
Logansport, with the Rev. Fred DRYE officiating. Burial will be in the Ever-Rest Memorial Park Cemetery,
Logansport. Friends may call from 2-4
p.m. and 6-8 p.m Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Cass County Heart Association.
Thursday, January 4, 1996
Elsie H. Cave
Oct. 21, 1922 - Jan. 3, 1996
Elsie
Helen CAVE, 73, 431 E. 13th St., died at 11:40 am. Wednesday at her residence.
She
was born in Frankfot to James and Dora REED SEABOLT. On July 10, 1940, in Frankfort, she married Francis R. CAVE, who
died on Nov. 16, 1983. She had resided
in Rochester for the past 49 years, having come from Frankfort. She was a homemaker and attended the
Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Rochester.
She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliaries of the American Legion,
Eagles Lodge and Veterans of Foreign Wars, all of Rochester.
Surviving
are three daughters, Mrs. Michael (Carol) GUY, Jefferson, Ark.; Mrs. Terry
(Helen) BILTZ, Rochester; and Mrs. Michael (Bonnie) ANDREASEN, Fair Hope, Ala.;
four sons, Frances E and wife Marjorie [CAVE], Larry R. and wife Jaynine
[CAVE], and Terry L. and wife Patsy [CAVE], all of Rochester; and Dennis D.
[CAVE], Akron; twenty-two grandchildren; twenty-eight great-grandchildren; several
great-great-grandchildren; her father, James SEABOLT, Frankfort; and two
sisters, Mrs. Charles (Thelma) HILMAN, Frankfort; and Mrs. Gene (Mary)
WILLIAMS, Logansport. Preceding in
death was her mother
Services
will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with
the Rev. David W. DePINHO officiating.
Burial will be in the Athens Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m Friday and from 2 p.m through the hour of
service on Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Cancer and Muscular Dystrophy
funds.
Norine S. Bailey
Norine
S. BAILEY, 77, Milton, Fla., died Tuesday at her residence.
A
native of Roswell, Ky., [the daughter of Albert and Carrie (EWEN) SKIDMORE];
she was raised in Rochester and had resided in Milton, Fla, since 1981.
Surviving
are her husband, Max P. BAILEY Jr.; Milton, Fla.; four sons, Max P. [BAILEY]
III, Jacksonville, Ala; Peer S. and Tim C
[BAILEY], both of Birmingham, Ala; and Alex V. BAILEY, Greensboro, N.C.;
and seven grandchildren. [She was
preceded in death by three brothers, Henry, Victor and William SKIDMORE].
Graveside
services will be Monday at the Barrancas National Cemetery, with a Navy
Chaplain officiating.
Donnie
Sowell Funeral Home, Milton, Fla., is in charge of the arrangements.
Patricia E Egbert
Sept. 15, 1935 - Jan. 3, 1996
Patricia
Ellen EGBERT, 60, 828 North and 200 West, Rochester, died at 11:15 p.m.
Wednesday at Rochester Life Care Center.
She
was born in Rochester to Merrel and Mildred CRAIG WAGONER. On Sept. 21, 1958, in Rochester, she married
Adrian L. EGBERT, who died on Sept. 7, 1985.
She had resided in Rochester since 1994, having come from Fort Wayne,
where she lived for 30 years. She was a
librarian for the Fort Wayne Community School Systems for 27 years before
retiring n 1994. She was a member of
the Riverview Communty Church, Rochester, Reiter Club and Fulton County
Historical Society.
Surviving
are one daughter, Mrs. Donald (Adria Ellen) IRMIGER, South Bend; one
granddaughter, Margaret Ann IRMIGER, and one grandson, Donald K. IRMIGER, both
oif South Bend; her mother, Mrs. Mildred WAGONER, Rochester; two sisters, Mrs.
Richard (Betty) HASSENPLUG, Rochester; and Mrs. Larry (Janice) ZELLERS,
LaFontaine; and one brother, David M. WAGONER, Rochester. Preceding in death was her father, who died
on Dec. 8, 1993.
Services
will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, 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. Friday and one hour prior to the funeral service Saturday at the funeral
home. Memorials may be made to the
Fulton County Historcal Society, Riverview Community Church and Children’s Services
of Fulton County Public Library.
Friday, January 5, 1996
Mae Madaras
Mae
MADARAS, 1000 West, Culver, died at 7 a.m. Thursday at her residence.
Arrangements
are pending at Bonine Funeral Home, Culver.
Ethel A. Troutman
Ethel
A. TROUTMAN, 92, 515 E. 13th St., Winamac, died at 1 a.m. today at Pulaski
Memorial Hospital, Winamac.
Arrangements
are pending at Frain Mortuary, Winamac.
Saturday, January 6, 1996
James T. Holland
June 15, 1941 - Jan. 5, 1996
James
T. HOLLAND, 54, 2708 Goose Pond Road, died at 1:45 a.m. Friday at his residence.
He
was born in Peru. His parents were
James J. and Juanita TEMPLE HOLLAND. In
1959, he married Victoria PRATHER. On
June 22, 1979, he married Carol “Judy” RICHARDSON HOPPER, who survives. He was the former owner of Holland Grocery,
and was also employed at Standard Food ad Five Star Grocery Stores, all of
Peru. He had been in the grocery
business all his life He was a member
of the Elks Lodge and a past district deputy, Moose and Eagles Lodges and the
Peru Maennerchor.
Surviving
with his wife are two sons, Christopher and Mark HOLLAND, both of Peru; two
daughters, Kelly EYMAN, Fort Wayne; and Karol HOWARD, Peru; two step-sons,
Jeffrey and Terry HOPPER, both of Peru; one step-daughter, Kathrine DUNPHY,
Peru; his father, James J. HOLLAND, Peru; two brothers, Robert and Michael
HOLLAND, both of Peru; ten grandchildren and eleven step-grandchildren. Preceding in death were his mother and one
step-grandchild
Services
will be at 2 p.m Monday at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, Peru, with the Rev. Mark
LOWE officiating. Burial will be in the
Ever-Rest Memorial Park, Cass County.
Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home Memorials may be made to the American
Diabetes Association.
Mae D. Madaras
May 10, 1906 - Jan. 4, 1996
Services
will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Bonine Funeral Home, Culver, for Mae D. MADARAS,
89, 6690 1000 W., Culver.
The
Rev. Floyd G. ALLEN will officiate.
Graveside services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Monday at St. Joseph
Cemetery, South Bend. Friends may call
from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Disease and Related
Disorders Association.
Mrs.
Madaras died at 7 a.m. Thursday at her resdence. She was born in South Bend to Matthew ORSTYNOWICZ. On May 21, 1952, in South Bend, she married
Joseph J. MADARAS, who died on Aug. 25, 1991.
She was a retired secretary at Studebaker Corp. and resided in Culver
for 39 years, having come from South Bend.
She was a member of Delong Gospel Lighthouse Church.
Survivng
are one step-son, Joseph D. MADARAS, Three Rivers, Mich; four
step-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Virginia S.
ROCKHILL, South Bend. Preceding in
death were one sister and one brother.
Ethel A. Troutman
Sept. 28, 1903 - Jan. 5, 1996
Memorial
services will be at 2 p.m Sunday at Frain Mortuary, Winamac, for Ethel A.
TROUTMAN, 92, 515 E. 13th St., Winamac.
Dr.
Bruce HERMANN will officiate Burial
will be in the McKinley Memorial Gardens, Winamac. Friends may call from noon until the time of service Sunday at
the mortuary. In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Mrs.
Troutman died at 1 a.m Friday at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac. She was born in Winamac to Frank A. and Emma
BROWN AGNEW. On Sept. 18, 1921, in
Winamac, she married Perry V. TROUTMAN, who died on Dec. 27, 1967. She was a homemaker and a member of the
First Christian Church, Winamac.
Formerly of Kewanna and Culver, she had resided in Winamac for several
years.
Surviving
are two daughters, Ruth TAYLOR, Winamac; and Lois HANSEN, Prescott, Ariz.; two
sons, Ivan TROUTMAN, Rochester; and Charles TROUTMAN, Lutherville, Md.; twelve
grandchildren; and fourteen great-grandchildren. Precedig in death were one daughter, Doris MILLER; four sisters,
and three brothers.
Velma Vigus
July 24, 1905 - Dec. 25, 1995
Word
has been received that Velma VIGUS, Torrance, Calif., died Dec. 25, 1995, at
her residence in Torrance,Calif.
She
was born to Charles and Lucy DAULTON of Rochester.
Surviving
are two daughters, Mary Lou BECK and Mrs. Walt (Bonnie) BAST, Torrance,
Calif. Preceding in death were her
husband, Stuart VIGUS; one daughter, Billie FREEMAN; a sister, Barbara SWAIN;
and five brothers, Joe, Ben, Dirty, Glen and Wayne DAULTON.
Memorial
services were Dec. 28 at the Rice Mortuary, Torrance, Calif. Burial was in the Pacific Crest Cemetery,
Redondo Beach, Calif.
Monday, January 8, 1996
Louis A. Miller Jr.
May 13, 1932 - Jan. 3, 1996
Louis
Aloysius MILLER Jr., 63, Hackensack, N.J., died at 9:13 p.m. Wednesday at
Wellington Hall Nursing Home, N.J.
Formerly
of Indianapolis, he was an installer for Bergen Alarm Systems for 30
years. He served in the U.S. Air Force
during the Korea War.
Surviving
are seven sons, Robert H., Lee J., Louis A., Raymond S., David F, Richard W.,
and Roger A. MILLER; three daughters, Kathleen M. SEEBOECK, Mary K. KLEINBUB
and Linda M. MUMFORD; one sister, Mary Rae UNDERWOOD; twenty-one grandchildren;
twenty-three great-grandchildren; two step-gradchildren; and one
step-great-grandchild.
Services
will be at 2:30 p.m. Wedesday at Shirley Brothers Washington Memorial Chapel,
Indianapolis. Burial will be in the
Memorial Park Cemetery, Indianapolis.
Friends may call from 11 a.m. to the hour of services Wednesday at the
chapel Memorials may be made to the
Amercan Cancer Society.
Nora R. Cooper
Oct. 10, 1900 - Jan. 7, 1996
Nora
R. COOPER, 95, Ossian, died at 4 a.m. Sunday at Ossian Healthcare Center, where
she had een a resident since 1988.
She
was born in Plymouth to George and Mary FELTON ZIMMER. On Jan. 24, 1923, in Plymouth, she married
Lester COOPER, who died on Dec. 9, 1981.
She moved to Fort Wayne n 1982 ad was a former resident of Richland
Center. She farmed with her husband for
many years.
Surviving
are two sons, Raymond L. and wife Anita L. COOPER, Phoenix, Ariz.; and Lyman O.
and wife Janet E. COOPER, Fort Wayne; four grandchildren, Mrs. Melinda A
STRONG, Fort Wayne; Mrs. Karen L. HULL and Douglas R. COOPER, both of Phoenix,
Ariz.; and Brian L. COOPER, Mesa, Ariz.; and five great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were six brothers.
Services
will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with
the Rev. Rodney WILLEKE officiating. Burial
will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and after 11 a.m. Wednesday at
the funeral home.
Olive V. Quimby
July 31, 1909 - Jan. 7, 1996
Olive
Violet QUIMBY, 86, formerly of 9740 15th Road, Argos, died at 5: a.m. Sunday at
Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth, where she had resided for the past
15 years.
She
was born in Argos to William and Lenora LOCKWOOD CROW. On March 15, 1930, in Mishawaka, she married
Ernest QUIMBY, who prceded her in death.
She was a homemaker ad lived most of her life in the Argos community,
except for two years in Mishawaka. She
attended the Church of Jesus Christ, Argos, and was a member of the Mxinkuckee
Rebekah Lodge No 844
Surviving
are two sons, Ernest L. and wife Margurite QUIMBY, Rochester; and Larry L.
QUIMBY, Argos; twelve gradchildren; twenty-four great-grandchildren; and one
brother, Wayne and wife Helen CROW, Argos.
Preceding in death were one grandson, Keneth A. HINTON; three sisters,
Mamie [CROW], Jewel BRYAN and Cornelia OVERMYER; and two brothers, Lewis and
Floyd CROW.
Services
will be at 10:30 a.m Wednesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with the Rev.
Lloyd HOWARD officiating Burial will be
in the Maple Grove Cemetry, Argos.
Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral
home The Maxinkuckee Rebekah Lodge No.
844 will conduct a memorial service at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Joyce O. Shaffer
May 24, 1925 - Jan. 5, 1996
Joyce
O. SHAFFER, 70, 210 S Main St., Etna Green, died at 11:45 a.m. Friday at her
residence.
She
was born in Danville, Ill., to Earl and Doneth SUTHERLIN YOUNT. On Jan. 25, 1947, in Plymouth, she married
Randolph “Pete” SHAFFER, who died Aug. 27, 1983. She had resided in Etna Green since 1987, having come from
Plymouth. She was an operator at Sprint
United Telephone, Plymouth, retiring in 1986 after 40 years She was a 1942 graduate of Plymouth High
School.
Surviving
are one daughter, Mrs. Jack (Marsha) RUDD, Rochester; seve grandchildren; one
great-gradchild; and one sister, Sandra YOUNT, Lodi, Calif. Preceding in death were an infant daughter,
Linda [SHAFFER]; a son, Jeffery [SHAFFER]; and a granddaughter, Karianne.
Services
will be at 10 a.m Tuesday at the New Oakhill Chapel, Plymouth, with the Rev.
Dennis BOLLENBACHER officiating. Burial
will be in the New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth.
Friends may call one hour prior to the service Tuesday at the chapel.
Arragements
are being handled by Johnson-Daniels Funeral Home, Plymouth.
Tuesday, January 9, 1996
Noel Hedington
Noel
HEDINGTON, 89, 2848 Indiana 331, Tippecanoe, died at 10:20 p.m. Monday at St.
Joseph’s Hospital of Marshall County, Plymouth.
Arrangemets
are pending at King Memorial Funeral Home, Mentone.
Dudley R Walker
Oct 29, 1939 - Jan. 7, 1996
Dudley
R. WALKER, 56, Center St., Monterey, died at 12:40 p.m. Sunday at Pulaski
Memorial Hospital, Winamac.
He
was born in Truman, Ark., to Ray and Loreen COODWIN WALKER. On Oct. 18, 1969, in Burbank, Ill., he
married Becky CHRISTOPHER, who survives.
He was a die setting foreman at Lobdell-Emery, Argos. He had resided in Monterey for three years,
having come from Winamac. He was a
member of United Auto Workers Local 2088, Argos.
Surviving
with his wife are five daughters, Victoria, Jennifer and Elizabeth WALKER, all
of Plymouth; and Tammy and Tonya WALKER, both of Farmers City, Ill.; one son,
Troy WALKER, Farmers City, Ill; two step-daughters, Cheryl MORRISON, Portage;
and Deanna MADDALOOZO, Dallas, Texas; one step-son, Michael LIDDELL, Argos;
seventeen grandchildren; his father, Ray WALKER, Truman, Ark.; two sisters,
Josephine BLACK, Burbank, Ill; and Barbara WALKER, Chicago, Ill.; and one
brother, John WALKER, Monticello. Preceding in death was his mother.
Services
will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Frain Mortuary, Winamac, with William MATHYS
officiating. Friends may call from 1-8
p.m Thursday and after 8 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Wednesday, January 10, 1996
Noel L. Hedington
Dec. 14, 1906 - Jan. 8, 1996
Services
will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, for Noel L.
HEDINGTON, 89, 20848 Indiana 331, Tippecanoe.
The
Rev. Dale HART will officiate. Burial
will be in the Tippecanoe Cemetery.
Friends may call from 5-8 p.m today at the funeral home.
Mr.
Hedington died at 10:20 p.m. Monday at St. Joseph’s Hospital of Marshall
County, Plymouth. He was born in
Kosciusko County to John and Myrtle VanPHERSON HEDINGTON. On April 11, 1931, in Warsaw, he married
Artena RALSTON, who survives. He was a
farmer and logger, and a lifetime resident of the Tippecanoe community. He was a former custodian at Atwood School
and a member of the Indiana Pony Pulling Association.
Surviving
with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Wilford (Mary) SPARKS and Mrs. Russell
(Ratha) HART, Etna Green; three sons, Delbert and wife Candace [HEDINGTON],
Etna Green; Donald and wife Betty [HEDINGTON], Warsaw; and Jerry and wife Sandy
[HEDINGTON], Tippecanoe; two brothers, Sylvester and wife Flo [HEDINGTON],
Warsaw; and Noble and wife Fay [HEDINGTON], Pierceton; fourteen grandchildren;
thirty-one great-grandchildre; and five great-great-grandchildren.
Thursday, January 11, 1996
Alex Masunas
May 28, 1921 - Jan. 10, 1996
Alex
MASUNAS, 74, 997 North 775 West, Rochester, died at 8:43 a.m. Wednesday at
Woodlawn Hospital.
He
was born in Custer, Mich., to Anthony and Mary MASUNAS. On April 25, 1947, in Michigan, he married
Mary COOK, who died o Feb. 2, 1976. He
was a retired coiler with Winamac Coil Spring Co., Kewanna. He was a member of the Logansport Veterans
of Foreign Wars Fathers Auxiliary, served in the U.S. Army during World War II
and liked to hunt and fish.
Survivng
are four daughters, Beverly WHITEMAN and Darlene MASUNAS, both of Kewanna;
Janice SIERRETT, Logansport; and Kathy MASUNAS, Delong; one son, Bill CONRAN,
Monterey; four grandchildren; six great-gradchildren; and five sisters, Della
MYERS, Muskegon, Mich.; Mary SAPPAKA and Margaret DOSPOL, both of Weston,
Mich.; Elizabeth JANITIES, Boon, Mich.; and Helen CHIVIS, Scottville,
Mich. Preceding in death were two sons,
one daughter, two grandsons, one granddaughter, four brothers and three
sisters.
Services
will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Harrison-Metzger, Kewanna Chapel, with the Rev. Clifford
GANO officiating. Burial will be in the
Barnett Cemetery, Kewanna. Friends may
call from 10 a.m. until the time of services Friday at the chapel. Memorials may be made to the American Lung
Association of Indiana.
Dewey Norris
May 5, 1923 - Jan. 9, 1996
Prominent
business leader and cattleman, Dewey NORRIS, 72, Phoenix, Ariz., died Tuesday
at Hospice of the Valley, Scottsdale, Ariz.
Mr. Norris was born in Fulton County, and moved to Arizona from
Rochester 48 years ago. He graduated
from the Business College of Logansport, and began his career in the cattle
industry in 1948 as a scale house operator for Tovera Land & Cattle
Co. He was appointed General Managter
in 1956, when Tovera was known as the largest cattle feeding operation in the
world. He retired in 1991.
He
joined the Arizona Cattle Feeders Association in 1955 and served as an
executive board member from 1972-1974.
He was appoited to the Arizona Cattle Marketing Board, was a member of the
Cattlemen’s Club and the Masonic Lodge, and founding member of the Second
Baptist Church, serving as deacon for many years. He was a member of Chaparral Christian Church, Scottsdale, Ariz. He served in the Army during World War II.
Survivig
are his wife, Betty J. NORRIS; daughter, Mary Kay NORRIS; and mother, Florence
M. NORRIS, all of Phoenix, Ariz.; and three grandsons, Barry A. [NORRIS] II,
Ryan NORRIS and Michael C MacBAN.
Services
will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Chaparral Christian Church, Scottsdale, Ariz. Memorials may be made to the Hospice of the
Valley, Eckstein Life Care Center, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014-5669.
Arrangements
are being handled by Messinger Mortuary, Scottsdale, Ariz.
Robert L.V. Thomas
Robert
L.V. THOMAS, 50, Newark, Del., died Wednesday at his residence.
Born
in Argos to Rose DRAKE, he was a 1963 graduate of Argos High School.
Surviving
are his wife, Judy DRAKE, Newark, Del.; mother, Rose DRAKE, Argos; three
sisters, Ethel POSEY, Florida; Rose Marie MILLER, Argos; and Frances HOUIN,
Plymouth; and one brother, Patrick THOMAS, Etna Green.
Services
will be Saturday in Newark, Del.
Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, is in charge of local arrangements.
Friday, January 12, 1996
Garrett Keith Wagoner
Jan. 10, 1996 - Jan. 11, 1996
Garrett
Keith WAGONER, infant son of Gary and Melissa WAGONER, 6545 North and 600 East,
Rochester, died at 3:17 a.m. Thursday at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne
He
was born at 6:45 a.m. Wednesday at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, to Gary A.
and Melissa S. WHITE WAGONER.
Surviving
with his parents are maternal grandparents, Bill and Sandy ETTINGER, Rochester;
paternal grandparents, Jim and Bonnie WAGONER, Akron; maternal
great-grandparents, Calvin and Eva GREEN, Rochester; paternal great-grandparents,
Wilbur and Edna WAGONER, Florida; one aunt and two uncles, Gary and Laura
CALVERT, Rochester; and Larry WAGONER, Akron; five cousins; and several
great-aunts and uncles. Preceding in
death were his grandfather, Keith WHITE, 1990; and one uncle, Danny WAGONER,
1995.
Graveside
services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery, with
the Rev. Joe OLSON officiating. There
will be no visitation.
Foster
& Good Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of the arrangements.
Norman L. Thompson
Aug 20, 1920 - Jan. 11, 1996
Norman
L. “Ping” THOMPSON, 75, Roann, died at 12:26 p.m Thursday at Wabadsh County
Hospital.
He
was born in Akron to John and Mammie WOOLPERT THOMPSON. On Sept. 6, 1942, near Warsaw, he married
Virginia SHOEMAKER, who survives. He
retired in 1980 from General Tire, Wabash.
He lived in the Roann area since 1946 and attended the Olive Branch
Church of God, near Roann. He also
lived in Miami and Fulton counties. He
was a part-time farmer.
Surviving
with his wife are one daughter, Mrs. Billy (Nancy) McCARTY, Roann; two sisters,
Helen HARTZLER, Akron; and Marjorie DAVIS, Bluffton; four grandchildren, Jennie
OWENS, Silver Lake; Scott and Randy JAMES, both of Roan; and Maria VIGAR,
Roann; six great-grandchildren, Shawnte, Austin and Dannielle OWENS, all of
Silver Lake; Tyler and Kylie JAMES, both of Roann; and Ben VIGAR, Roann. Preceding in death were three sisters and
five brothers.
Services
will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Roann Chapel, Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral
Service, with the Rev. Lowell BURRUS officiatng. Burial will be in the Roann Community Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Sunday at the
funeral home. Memorials may be made to
the American Heart Association.
Saturday, January 13, 1996
Robert S. McGriff
Oct. 8, 1920 - Jan. 12, 1996
Robert
S. McGRIFF, 75, 12727 West 20th B Road,
Argos, died following a brief ilness at 9:40 am. Friday at St. Joseph Hospital
of Marshall County.
He
was born in Mishawaka to Parker R. and Elsie STAYTON McGRIFF. He lived most of his life in the Argos area,
moving from the Potato Creek community near South Bend. On Oct. 23, 1951 in Argos he married Mary C.
STAYTON who survives. He was an
employee of Line Star Corp., Bremen, for 20 years. He farmed and also worked for the Argos Police Department,
Kingsbury Ordnance Plant and the Marshall County Probation Department. He and his wife cared for foster-children
for the last 40 years. He attended
Santa Anna Church, near Argos, and served in the Army durig World War II.
Surviving
with his wife are three daughters, Mrs. Ralph (Cheryl) EBERHARD, Rome, Ohio;
Mrs. Monty (Barbara) PEDEN, Rochester; and Mrs. Rex (Nancy) McFARLAND, Argos;
one son, James L. and Jackie [McGRIFF], Lake Forrest, Calif.; eight
grandchdren; great-grandchildren; one sister, Marcella SMELTZ, Romulus, Mich.,
and three brothers, Paul and Dorothy [McGRIFF], and Raymond and Mary [McGRIFF],
both of Argos, and Alvin J. and Donna [McGRIFF], Fort Myers, Fla. Preceding in death was one sister, Rosemary
MONTAGUE, and two brothers, Mx and Rolland [McGRIFF].
Services
will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with the Rev. Roy
FISHBURN officiating. Burial will be in the Jordan Cemetery, southwest of
Argos. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m.
today and one hour before services Sunday.
Memorials may be made to the Marshall County Neighborhood Center, 402
West Garro St., Plymouth.
Barbara J. Cash
July 5, 1935 - Jan. 11, 1996
Barbara
Jean CASH, 60, Terre Haute, died at 4:10 p.m. Thursday at her home.
She
was born in Terre Haute to John B. and Kathleen WILDMAN THOMPSON. She was married to Earl L. CASH, who
survives.
She
worked for a Credit Union in Terre Haute.
Surviving
with her husband are her mother, Kathleen KLUG; one son, John [CASH], Rochester;
one step-son, Jeffrey L. [CASH], Martinsville, Ill, and one brother, James W.
THOMPSON, Saudia Arabia. Preceding in
death was her father.
Services
will be at 3 p.m Monday at Roselawn Funeral Home, Terre Haute, with the Rev.
Larry SCOTT officiating. Burial will be
at the Roselawn Memorial Park, Terre Haute.
There will be no visitation.
Monday, January 15, 1996
Alta E. Nellans
Nov. 18, 1903 - Jan 12, 1996
Alta
E. NELLANS, 92, 2016 Sunset Drive, Warsaw, died at 10:55 p.m. Friday at Masons
Health Care Facility, Warsaw.
She
was born in North Manchester to Ernest and Clara MILLER FANNING. On June 19, 1923, she married Floyd
MORIARTY, who died on March 29, 1946.
On Sept. 8, 1950, she married Dean NELLANS Sr., who died on Dec. 26,
1973. Formerly of Tippecanoe and
Mentone, she had resided in Warsaw for two years She and her first husband had owned and operated Moriarty’s
Market n Tippecaoe for 13 years. She
was a member of the Walnut Church of the Brethren, Argos.
Surviving
are one daughter, Mrs. Lloyd (Bette) COWEN, Warsaw; one son, William MORIARTY,
Tippecanoe; three step-daughters, Mrs. Eldred “Bud” (Juanita) PAULUS,
Rochester; Mrs. Glen (Jean) CLAUSS, Bourbon; and Mrs. Frank (Jerry) SMITH,
Mentone; one stepson, Dean NELLANS Jr., Mentone; one sister, Esther SHOEMAKER,
Redondo Beach, Calif.; seven grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; ten
great-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were two brothers, Harold
and Herman FANNING.
Services
will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with the Revs. David
EASTIS and Tony SCHNEIDERS officiating., Burial will be in the Walnut Church
Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m
today at the funeral home.
Tuesday, January 16, 1996
Preston F Henry
Sept. 13, 1955 - Jan. 6, 1996
Preston
Franklin HENRY, 40, 115 S. Riverside Drive, Winamac, died Saturday, Jan. 6,
when his plane was lost over Chesapeake Bay, Va.
He
was born in Rensselaer to Donald K. and Marietta F. FELDER HENRY. On Jan. 30, 1982, in Francesville, he
married Laurie Ann SMITH, who survives.
He was a resident of Winamac for 15 years, and had also lived in
Rensselaer and Peru. He attended Peru
schools from 1964-1972 and graduated in 1974 from Rensselaer Central High
School. He attended Purdue University
and received his undergraduate and law degree in 1981 from Indiana Universty,
Blooington. He had been a self-employed
attorney-at-law since 1981.
He
was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Winamac; Pulaski County and
State of Indiana Bar Associations; active with the Cub Scouts and was a former
Cub Master; a supporter of Ducks Unlimited; and was an avid outdoorsman.
Surviving
with his wife are three children, Victoria Marie, Preston Keegan and Lauren
Marie HENRY, Winamac; mother-in-law, Mrs. Susan M. SMITH, Rensselaer; one
sister, Mrs. Philip (Mari) LEIGH, Lincolnshire, Ill.; and two brothers, Donald
Kenton HENRY, Houston, Texas; and Mark T and wife Manuela HENRY, Karlsrube,
Germany
A
memorial service and celebration of Mr. Henry’s life will be at 11 a.m.
Saturday at the First United Methodist Church, Winamac. The Rev. William MATHYS will officiate. Memorials may be made to the Cub Scouts
Organization or the First United Methodist Church, Winamac, through Jackson
Funeral Chapel, Rensselaer.
Jackson
Funeral Chapel, Rensselaer, is in charge of the arrangements.
Wednesday, January 17, 1996 to Thursday,
January 18, 1996
[no obits]
Friday, January 19, 1996
Norval J. Clemans
June 28, 1934 - Jan. 16, 1996
Norval
Jay CLEMANS, 61, 6615 East 500 North, Logansport, died Tuesday at his
residence.
He
was born to Meritt and Zethel WOODHOUSE CLEMANS. He was married to Joyce THORRINGTON, who survives He worked for United Technologies, Peru.
Surviving
with his wife are four daughters, Jackie Ann WYLEY, Rochester; Ja Lu LLOYD,
Kewnnna; and Jeannette L. CLEMANS and Josie M. FRENCH, both of Twelve Mile;
five sons, Jerry L., Jody M. and Jonathon M. CLEMANS, all of Tweve Mile; Jeff
L. CLEMANS, Rochester; and Jay CLEMANS Jr., Logansport; four grandchildren; one
half-brother, Leo WOODHOUSE, Logansport; one half-sister, Clara Mae WINEGRDNER,
Rochester. Precedig in death was a
half-brother, Ronald Dean CLEMANS, who died in 1991.
Private
services were held, with the Rev. Aletta HEATH officiatng. Burial was in the Ever-Rest Memorial Park
Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be
made to the Shriners Childrens Hospital.
Fisher
Funeral Chapel, Logansport, was in charge of the arrangements.
Saturday, January 20, 1996
Marie Bourque
Dec. 3, 1909 - Jan. 14, 1996
Marie
BOURQUE, 86, died Sunday at Batsford Extended Care, Farmigton Hills, Mich.
She
was born in Ruth, Mich., to Emma and Theodore DeMATIO. On Sept. 7, 1928, in West Branch, Mich., she
married Romeo BOURGUE, who died in 1976.
She
lived in Kewanna from 1979 to 1990. She
was a homemaker, Wesrtern Union operator and school cafeteria supervisor.
Surviving
are five children, Rene BOURQUE, Farmington Hills, Mich.; Jacques BOURQUE,
Linonio, Mich.; Suzanne BOURQUE, Richton, Calif.; Dorothy SHOWLEY, Rochester,
and Peter BOURQUE, Tucson, Ariz.; ten grandchildren; two great-grandchildren;
one brother and one sister. Preceding
in death was one grandson, Jaupon SHOWLEY, two sisters and five brothers.
Charles E. Knight
Aug 1, 1916 - Jan. 19, 1996
Charles
E. KNIGHT, 79, 201 North Markle St., North Manchester, died at 7:33 a.m Friday
at Wabash County Hospital.
He
was born in Rochester to Ted and Grace ICE KNIGHT. On March 22, 1975 in Wabash he married Bessie REYNOLDS, who
survives.
He
was retired from United Technology, North Manchester, and was a member of
Fellowship Church, North Manchester.
Surviving
with his wife are [three] daughters, Mrs. Allen (Linda) GROVER, Rochester,
[Lorraine KNIGHT, Argos]; and Mrs. Carroll “Cindy” PRICE, Paris, Tenn.; two
sons, Jerry and Barbara KNIGHT and Steve KNIGHT, both of Rochester; one
step-daughter, Linda REYNOLDS, North Manchester; two step-sons, Ralph and Tony
REYNOLDS, both of North Manchester; fourteen grandchildren; three
step-grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; one
great-great-grandchild. Preceding in
death were [five] sisters and two brothers
Services
will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev.
J.P. FREEMAN officiating. Burial will
be in Citizens Cemetery. Friends may
call from 5-8 p.m Sunday.
Monday, January 22, 1996
Cloyd E. Miller
Aug. 26, 1919 - Jan. 20, 1996
Cloyd
E. “Mode” MILLER, 76, 2612 Country Club Drive, died at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at
his residence.
He
was born in Miami County to Roscoe and Julia LOCKWOOD MILLER. On Oct. 25, 1961, in Rochester, he married
Jane SMITH FOELLINGER, who survives. He
was a retired co-owner of Miller’s Saw Mill, Perrysburg. He was the first patient of the newly formed
Hope Hospice.
He
was a member of Lincoln Masonic Lodge of Macy, Scottish Rite of Fort Wayne,
Rochester Elks Lodge, Cypress Wood Golf & Country Club of Winter Haven,
Fla.; Cypress Cathedral of Winter Haven, Fla; and Faith Outreach Church, Four
Square Gospel Church and Assemby of God Church, all of Rochester.
Surviving
with his wife are one daughter, Mrs. Alan (Julie) YOUNG, Rochester; two sons,
Robert FOELLINGER, Indianapolis; and David B. FOELLINGER, Maui, Hawaii; two
grandchildren, Chelsey YOUNG and Robert B. FOELLINGER II; and three brothers,
Carl and Glenn MILLER, both of Perrysburg; and Gale MILLER, Peru
Services
will be at 11 a.m Wednesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with
the Rev. Don MUNDT officiating Burial
will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m Tuesdfay and after 9 a.m. Wednesday at the
funeral home. Masonic services will be
conducted by the Lincoln Lodge of Macy at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral
home. Memorials may be made to the
American Cancer Society or the church or charity of one’s choice.
Annabel B Dalton
Nov. 5, 1908 - Jan. 16, 1996
Annabel
BAVIN DALTON, 87, 1222 E Eckman, South Bend, died at 2:17 p.m. Tuesday at St.
Joseph’s Medical Center, South Bend
She
was born in Rochester to Ben E. and Ida RANNELLS NOFTSGER. On June 23, 1934, in South BEnd, she married
George W. BAVIN Jr, who died on Oct. 13, 1943.
On Sept. 21, 1949, in South Bend, she married Elwood W. DALTON, who died
on July 18, 1975. She was a member of
the First United Methodist Church, South Bend, sustaining member of the board
of directors of Children’s Dispensary and Camp Millhouse, member of the
Northern Indiana Historical Society, South Bend Art Center, Women’s Auxiliary
of Memorial Hospital, Indiana Club Bridge Group, and former member of Morris
Park Country Club and University Club of Notre Dame.
Surviving
are two grandsons, George William BAVIN IV and Cark R. BAVIN Jr, both of
Alexandria, Va.; daughter-in-law, Sandra KENADY BAVIN, Alexandria, Va.; one
step-daughter, Susan DALTON FERGUSON, Fort Wayne; and three step-grandchildren,
Richard and Elizabeth FERGUSON, both of Chicago, Ill.; and John FERGUSON,
Denver, Colo. Preceding in death were
two sons, George E. William BAVIN III, 1935; and Clark R. BAVIN Sr., who died on
July 15, 1990.
Services
were at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the First United Methodist Church Chapel, South
Bend, with Dr. Wllwood “Woody” SMITH officiating. Burial was in the Highland Cemetery, South Bend. Memorials may be made to the Children’s
Dispensary and Camp Millhouse, 2015 W. Western Ave., South Bend, or First
United Methodist Church, South Bend.
Wesheimer
Funeral Homes, Inc., South Bend, was in charge of the arrangements.
Mildred Briggs
July 7, 1914 - Jan. 16, 1996
Mildred
BRIGGS, 81, 1950 South 650 East, Avilla, died Tuesday at her winter residence
in Zephyrhills, Fla.
Surviving
are her husband, Lewis Clark BRIGGS; four daughters, Clara WHAN, Kendallville;
Janice FIKE, Mimi, Fla ; Donna MITCHELL, Rochester; and Gracie KNAFEL,
Greenwood; sixteen grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; three
brothers, Vern BRADLEY, Fort Wayne; Gerald BRADLEY, Pine, Ariz., and Junior
BRADLEY, Apache Junction, Ariz., and one sister Lucille LUNG, Garrett.
A
memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Laotto Wesleyan Church,
Laotto. Friends may call from 1-3 p.m
Sunday at the church.
Mertie I. Crawl
Sept. 25, 1913 - Jan. 19, 1996
Myrtle
I. “Peggy” CRAWL, 82, 9624 West 75 North, Etna Gree, died at 9:45 p.m. Friday
at her residece.
She
was born in Madison County to Dean and Ollie DELLINGER FAUROTE. On Oct. 21, 1944, in Warsaw, she married
William Everett CRAWL, who died on Dec. 30, 1976. She lived most of her life in Kosciusko County. She was a homemaker, a member of the Etna
Green Church of Christ, and had worked at Thomas Dime Store, Warsaw.
Survivig
are one daughter, Mrs. Donald (Sharon) FRALICK, Fort Wayne; one step-son,
Wendal Grant CRAWL, Fairmont; four grandchildren; five step-grandchildren;
three great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; and one brother,
Richard FAUROTE, Plymouth. Preceding in
death were two brothers, Burl and Floyd FAUROTE; and three sisters, Mable PENN,
Mary BORDERS and Lola McGILL.
Services
will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with the Revs. Gene
NEYHART, Stan HULLAH and Gilbert DILEY officiating. Burial will be in the Palestine Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. today at the
funeral home.
Dorothy A. Fish
Sept. 26, 1915 - Jan.21, 1996
Dorothy
A. FISH, 77, 1523 Wallace Ave., died at 5:30 a.m. Sunday at Woodlawn Hospital
She
was born in Rochester to George W. “Ted” and Grace M. ICE KNIGHT. On May 15, 1954, in Angola, she married
Chester FISH, who died on Dec. 15, 1969.
She attended the Assembly of God Church of Rochester.
Survivig
are five daughters, Vicki STEPHEN, Sue MILLER and Phyllis MILLER, all of
Rochester; Carol Van DALSEN, Punta Gorda, Fla.; and Brenda BEERY, Indianapolis;
one son, Robert L. WRIGHT, Royal Center; seventeen grandchidren; and eleven
great-gradchildren. Preceding in death
were one daughter, Jnnice WRIGHT; one son, David FISH; five sisters, Ruth BALL,
Eva PROPHET, Georgie CONRAD, Annabelle KNIGHT and Lorraine KNIGHT; and three
brothers, Jesse, Steve and Charles KNIGHT.
Services
will be at 1 p.m Tuesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with the
Rev. John MAJOR officiating. Burial
will be in the Rochester Citiens Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m today and after 11 a.m. Tuesday at the
funeral home. Memorials may be made to
the American Lung Associatio.
Donald L. Kline Sr.
June 19, 1933 - Jan.20, 1996
Donald
L KLINE Sr., 62, 20284 Indiana 117, Culver, died at 7:04 p.m. Saturay at St
Joseph’s Hospital of Marshall County, Plymouth.
He
was born in Rochester to Tilman and Lois HENDERSON KLINE On Oct 7, 1961, in Monterey, he married
Kathleen B. ELY, who survives. He had
lived in the Culver area since 1971, having come from Leiters Ford He was a retired painter at the Culver Academies.
Surviving
with his wifre are two daughters, Jacqueline HOSKINS, Plymouth; and Denise
BAKER, Rochester; two sons, Donald L. [KLINE] Jr., Culver; and Douglas [KLINE],
Rochester; eight grandchildren; mother, Lois KLINE, Richland Center; one sister,
Linda KEELER, Logansport; and one brother, James KLINE, Marathon, Fla Preceding in death was one daughter.
Services
will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Bonine Funeral Home, Culver, with the Rev. Robert
MACE officiating. Burial will be in the
Leiters Ford I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends
may call from 5-8 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m Tuesday at the funeral
home. Memorias may be made to Marshall
County Hospice.
Tuesday, January 23, 1996
[no obits]
Wednesday, January 24, 1996
Norman T. Dickson
Sept. 11, 1914 - Jan. 23, 1996
Norman
Thomas DICKSON, 81, 1316 Washington St., died at 1:23 p.m. Tuesday at Life Care
Center of Rochester.
He
was born in Ober to Riley and Sarah A. JENETTA DICKSON. On March 1, 1934, in Rochester, he married
Ruby E. SWANSON, who survives. He lived
most of his life in the Rochester community, except for four years when he
resided in Lakevile. He was one of a
family of nine children. He was a
nine-year employee of the former Erie Railroad, employee of the former Studebaker
Corp., South Bend, and a farmer. He was
formerly a member and attended St. Johns Lutheran Church, Rochester.
Surviving
with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Dorothy) SAUER, Lakeville; and
Mrs. Larry (Norma) MURRAY, Rochester; one son, Ronald Lee and wife Dorthy
DICKSON, Lakeville; thirteen grandchildren, including Tammy LOOKER and Tom
MURRAY, both of Rochester; twenty-four great-grandchildren; one
great-great-granddaughter; one sister, Marjorie FLYNN, Plymouth; and one
brother, Leonard and wife Caroline DICKSON, Plymouth. Preceding in death was one brother, Bill DICKSON.
Services
will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Foster & Good funeral Home, Rocheter, with the
Rev. James KREFT officiating. Burial
will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m Thursday and from 11 a.m. Friday through
the hour of services at the funeral home.
Devond McIntire
Devond
McINTIRE, 67, forerly of Tippecanoe, died at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday at Lakeland
Manor Nursing Home, Warsaw, where he resided.
Arrangements
are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.
Clifton R. Griffith
Clifton
R. “Cliff” GRIFFITH, 79, 1210A Park Road, died at 3:50 p.m Tuesday at Life Care
Center of Rochester.
Formerly
of Monticello and Indianapolis, he drove race cars in the Indianapolis 500 mile
race and was pilot during WWII.
Arrangements
are pendig at Foster & Good Fueral Home, Rochester.
Thursday, January 25, 1996
Clifton R. Griffith
Feb. 6, 1916 - Jan. 23, 1996
Services
will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rocheter, for
Clifton R. “Cliff” GRIFFITH, 79, 1210A Park Road.
The
Rev. David WELSH will officiate. Burial
will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. today and one hour prior to the service
Friday at the funeral home. The 500
Shrine Club of Murat Shrine Temple, Indianapolis, will coduct a White Flag
memorial service at 7 p.m. toight at the funeral home.
Mr.
Griffith died at 3:50 p.m. Tuesday at Life Care Center of Rocheter. He was born in Nineveh to Roy S. and Della
DUGAN GRIFFITH. On July 5, 1983, in
Louisville, Ky., he married Donna SHEETS KEMPER, who survives. He was a resident of Rochester for the past
13 years, having come from Monticello.
He lived most of his life in Indianapolis and managed manufacturing
plants for Ransburg Corp., Micro-Poise Division, Indianapolis. Upon retirement, he played the accordion
professionally.
He
participated in the Indianapolis 500 Mile race four times, finishing in the top
10 twice. He drove sprint cars in 1937
at Salem Fairgrounds Track, won the Midwest Dirt Racing Association
championship in 1946 and 1947, and built his own car, maintained it, and drove
it to 27 consecutive wins in 1948. He
has made many appearances at racig clubs as a guest speaker.
He
was a member of the F&AM 729 Speedway, Scottish Rite Valley, Murat Shrie
Temple and the Shrine 500 Club, all of Indianapolis; Manitou Shrine Club,
Rochester Eastern Star, Indianapolis 500 Oldtiers Club, Winchester Indiana
Oldtimers, William Grove Oldtimers Club, and the Kentucky Colonels Other memberships included China-Burma-India
Veterans Association, charter member of United States Auto Club, AMA Motorcycle
Club, ABATE Motorcycle Club, Honda Riders Club, American Legion Post 81,
Monticello, Kiwanis Club, Rochester, and Trinity United Methodist Church,
Rochester. He served in the U.S. Air
Force from 1942-1945 ad had over 1,400 hours combat time and received the
Distinguished Flyig Cross with one Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Medal with two Oak
Leaf Clusters, and the Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon with two Bronze Battle
Stars.
Survivig
with his wife are one foster-sister, Marie ALLEN, Trafalger.
Michael H. Habig
Dec. 24, 1922 - Jan. 21, 1996
Michael
Henry HABIG, 73, 1130 Locust Drive, Martinsville, died Sunday at St. Vincent
Hospital, Indianapolis.
He
was born in Indianapolis to Michael and Bertha Sophie HAUSER HABIG On July 1, 1951, in Martinsville, he married
Engrid E “Fritz” PETERSON, who survives.
He attended the John Herron School of Art, Indianapolis. He began his career as a draftsman and tool
designer for Wallace Tool and Die, Indianapolis, for several years and then
worked at Detroit Diesel Allison from 1950 to 1960. He owned and operated Habig’s Casuals Mooresville, Martisville, and Union Station from 1960 to the
present.
Formerly
of Mooresville, he was a member of Mooresville First United Methodist church,
where he served as treasurer and had taught Sunday School. He was also a member of Martinsville Elks
Lodge, 25-year member of Mooresvile Masonic Lodge, Indianapolis Valley of the
Scottish Rite, Murat Shrine, Mooresville Kiwanis Club, Mooresville and
Martinsville Chamber of Commerce, Morgan County Shrine Club and past president
of the Lake Edgewood Neighborhood Association.
Surviving
with his wife are one son, Michael B. HABIG, Indianapolis; two daughters,
Christina L. SHELTON, Winter Park, Fla; and Brenda A AMADOR, Tomball, Texas;
two brothers, Louis HABIG, Cicero; and Richard HABIG, Indianapolis; one sister,
Ruth KARR, Indianapolis; and three grandchildren.
Services
will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Mooresville First United Methodist Church, with
the Revs. Gene YOUNG and Frank Van ALLEN officiating. Burial will be in the White Lick Cemetery, Mooresville. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Sunday at Carlisle
& Son Funeral Chapel, Mooresville.
Mooresville Masonic Lodge will conduct memorial services at 7 p.m.
Sunday at the funeral chapel. Memorias
may be made to the Mooresville First United Methodist Church or Mooresville
Masonic Lodge.
Devond B. McIntire
April 28, 1928 - Jan. 23, 1996
Services
will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, for Devond B
McINTIRE, 67, Lakeland Manor, 2402 E. Center St., Warsaw.
The
Rev. Donald KAKAVECOS will officiate.
Burial will be in the Maxinkuckee I.O.O.F. Cemetery, near Culver. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today and
from 9 a.m. Friday through the hour of services at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Tippecaoe
Emergency Medical Service.
Mr.
McIntire died at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday at Lakeland Manor, Warsaw. He was born near North Liberty to Floyd and
Grace BUSS McINTIRE. Formerly of
Rockville and Tippecanoe, he had been a resident of Warsaw for one week. He had previously resided at Lee Allan
Bryant Health Care Center, Rockville. Prior
to that time, he had resided in Fort Wayne and Tippecanoe.
Surviving
are five sisters, Mrs. Wayne (Mildred) TOM, Mishawaka, Mrs. Gordon (Esther)
ECKER, Plymouth; Mrs. Nelson (Janice) WYNN, Culver; Mrs. Martel (Pat) JENNINGS,
Tippecanoe; and Mrs. Cat (Sharon) VASQUEZ Jr., San Antonio, Texas; three
brothers, Eugene and wife Helen McINTIRE, Bremen; Warren “Red” and wife Helen
McINTIRE, Tippecanoe; and Darell and wife Mary McINTIRE, Argos; and several
nieces and nephews. Precedig in death
were one sister, Flossie KEPLER; and one brother, Eldon McINTIRE.
Dale Maus
July 22, 1913 - Jan. 24, 1996
Dale
MAUS, 82, 502 S. Brady St., Attica, died at 8:45 p.m. Wednesday at Regency
Place, Lafayette.
He
was born in Twelve Mile to Elgie B. and Regina Fay CONNER MAUS. On Feb. 28, 1937, in Sharpsville, he married
Mary Martha SPAULDING. He was raised in
Twelve Mile and graduated from Twelve Mile High School in 1933. He was a 1934 graduate of Askin Mortuary
College, Indianapolis. He and his wife
lived in Sharpsville for six years, moving to Goodland for a year, then moving
to Attica in 1941. He worked for
DeSutter Funeral Home until 1971. In
1971 he purchased the L.C. Roemer & Son Funeral Home and operated the
funeral home under the name Maus Funeral Home to the present time. He had been serving as the president of the
firm. In 1992 he purchased the former
Crumley-Williams Funeral Home in Hillsboro.
He had been a licensed funeral director in Indiana for over 60 years.
He
was a member of the Attica First United Methodist Church, served as director
for District No.4 for the Indiana Funeral Directors Association, 50-year member
and past master of the Sharpsville Reserve Lodge No. 363 F&AM, Scottish
Rite, Valley of Indianapolis; 50-year member and past patron of the Attica
Chapter No. 125 Order of the Eastern Star, Attica Lions Club, and served on the
Attica Park Board. He was selected as
“Cizizen of the Year” for Attica in 1989.
Surviving
with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Robert. (Linda) HAWORTH, Rochester; Mrs.
Arpad (Vicki) VASS, Lilburn, Ga.; one son, Robert D. MAUS, Attica; one brother,
Clayton J. MAUS, Kalamazoo, Mich.; six grandchildren, Lisa MALONE, Lora WHITE,
Molly and Benjamin VASS, and Nathan and Amy MAUS; and three
great-grandchildren, Megan and Morgan MALONE, and Matthew WHITE.
Services
will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Maus Funeral Home, Attica, with the Revs. Jeff
NEWTON and George WEISTER officiating
Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery, Attica. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Saturday at
the funeral home. Masonic Memorial
services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the First United
Methodist Church, Indiana Masonic Home Foundation or the Attica Foundation.
Friday, January 26, 1996
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Saturday, January 27, 1996
Mary B. Thomas
Mary
B. THOMAS, 81, 208 East Walnut St., Argos, died of a sudden illness at 6:20
p.m. Friday shortly after arriving at St. Joseph’s Hospital of Marshall County.
Arrangements
are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.
Monday, January 29, 1996
Mary Belle Rex Thomas
Oct. 6, 1914 - Jan. 26, 1996
Services
will be at 10:30 a.m Tuesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, for Mary Belle
REX THOMAS, 81, 208 E. Walnut St., Argos
The
Rev. Robin SMITH will officiate. Burial
will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m through the hour of
services Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Cardinal Center Inc., Warsaw.
Mrs.
Thomas was born in Wauseon, Ohio, to Herman and Hildegarde HERZOG WARWICK. She married Joe REX in Toledo, Ohio He preceded her in death. On April 16, 1947, in Argos, she married
Robert C. THOMAS Sr., who died on Feb. 18, 1988.
She
was a resident of Argos for 43 years, havig come from Toledo, Ohio. She and her husbnd owned and operated Bob
Thomas service station for 43 years, retiring in 1988. She attended Argos United Methodist Church
and was active in Real Meals.
Surviving
are one son, Joe and wife Mary REX, Argos; one step-son, Tom THOMAS Jr.,
Warsaw; three grandchildren, Kim SELLERS, Bourbon and Joe [REX] Jr. and Dale
REX, both of Argos; and nine great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were one sister, Juanita WALMER; and oine
brother, John WARWICK.
Mary E. Widvey
Nov. 7, 1919 - Jan. 27, 1996
Mary
E. WIDVEY, 76, Greenfield, died Saturday at Brandywine Manor, Greenfield.
She
was born in Arcadia to Walter O. and Hazel L. PARR CREEK. She married Everette WIDVEY, who preceded her
in death. She worked in the
housekeeping department of Hancock Memorial Hospitl from 1970 to 1984. She was a resident of Washington State from
1984 to 1990. She was a member of
Charlottesvile Christian Church, Double 13 and Bunco, Charlottesville, and
20-year American Red Cross volunteer.
Surviving
are three daughters, Betty WRIGHT and Alice COOLEY, both of Greenfield; and
Judy WEIDNER, Rochester; eleven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and
one brother, Morris CREEK, Washington.
Preceding in death were two grandchildren, Tony SAPP and Lindfa COOLEY;
one sister, Margaret “Pat” RAQUET; and one brother, James CREEK.
Services
will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pasco Memorial Mortuary, Greenfield, with
the Rev. Jim DUNN officiating. Burial
will be in the Glencove Cemetery, Knightstown.
Friends may call from 7-9 p.m today, and 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m Tuesday at
the mortuary. Memorials may be made to
the Leikemia Society.
Walter Jackson
Walter
JACKSON, 89, 510 Race St., died at 9:26 p.m. Sunday at Woodlawn Hospital.
Arrangements
are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.
Betty J. Cumberland
Betty
J. CUMBERLAND, 69, 8332 S. Beaver Dam Road, Claypool, died at 8 a.m today at
her residence.
Arrangements
are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.
Tuesday, January 30, 1996
Robert H. Bucher
Oct. 30, 1916 - Jan. 28, 1996
Robert
Hugh BUCHER, 79, 512 Red Oak Drive, Mandeville, La., died at 9:45 p.m. Sunday
at St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Covington, La.
He
was born in Silver Lake to Orville Harman and Ethel LANDIS BUCHER. On Sept.11,
1943, in Greenville, Texas, he married Betty “Icnotta” CRABILL, who
survives. He retired from the Kroger
Co. after 39 years, and was a merchandiser for the Indianapolis branch. He was a veteran of World Wr II serving in
the Air Force as a pilot and instructor, and was an Assistant Adjutant General
of the Air Force. He attended Old
Bethel Methodist Church, Indianapolis.
Surviving
with his wife are one daughter, Mrs. Gordon (Beth) ROBINSON, Mandeville, La.;
six grandchildren; four great-gradchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Worby (Mildred)
CLINKER and Mrs. Richard (Donna) FRENCH, both of Silver Lake; and two brothers, Ed and wife Mary BUCHER, Mentoe;
and Gerald and wife Mary BUCHER, Churubusco.
Preceding in death were one son, Robert H. BUCHER; and one brother, Earl
BUCHER.
Services
will be at 11 a.m Friday at the Silver Creek Church of God, Silver Lake, with
the Rev. James MALBONE officiating.
Burial will be in the Silver Creek Cemetery, Silver Lake. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m
Thursday at the Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, and one hour prior to the service
on Friday at the church.
Betty J. Cumberland
June 17, 1927 - Jan.29, 1996
Services
will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Beaver Dam United Methodist Church, Akron,
for Betty J. CUMBERLAND, 68, 8332 S. Beaver Dam Road, Claypool.
The
Revs. Steve FLECK, Evelyn TAYLOR CAIN and Peter ALBERTSON will officiate. Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m Wednesday at
Hartzler Funeral Home,Akron. Memorials
may be made to Kosciusko County Hospice.
Mrs.
Cumberland died at 8 a.m. Monday at her residece. She was born in Warsaw to Lawrence and Laverne BOYER RIFE. On Dec. 24, 1946, in Warsaw, she married
Loren K. CUMBERLAND, who survives. She
was a farmer’s wife., 1945 graduate of Warsaw High School and a member of the
Beaver Dam United Methodist Church.
Surviving
with her husband are two sons, Stephen and wife Joyce CUMBERLAND, Claypool; and
David and wife Lyda CUMBERLAND, Rochester; two grandsons, Craig and Jason
CUMBERLAND; three granddaughters, Shannon, Cara and Stacy CUMBERLAND; one
sister, Miriam RIFE, Warsaw; and one brother, Edwin RIFE, Okeechobee, Fla. Preceding in death were one son, Gary CUMBERLAND;
and one sister, Lillian WIGGINS.
Geraldine Hunter
Nov. 16, 1912 - Jan. 29, 1996
Geraldine
“Jerry” HUNTER, 83, 7106 East and 600 North, Rochester, died at 9:18 p.m.
Monday at Life Care Center of Rocheser, where she had been a resident since August
1995.
She
was born near Talma to Mack and Agnes Van DOREN HAIMBAUGH. On Sept. 28, 1933, in Mentone, she married
Delbert E. HUNTER, who died on May 24, 1987.
She had lived her entire life in the Talma community and was a
homemaker., She was a member of the
Bethlehem Baptist Church, the Rush Mission of the Church, past president of the
Hoosier Carnival Glass Assocition, American Carnival Glass Association,
International Carnival Glass Association, and the Pleasant Valley Club. She was also a member of the former
Rochester Womens Club and past president of the Soil Conservatio Society Womens
Auxiliary.
Surviving
are one daughter, Mrs. Ronnie (Patsy) UTTER, Rochester; one grandson, Steve and
wife Kathy UTTER, Rochester; one great-granddaughter, Melody UTTER; and one
great-grandson, Matthew UTTER, both of Rochester; and two sisters, Mrs. Albert
P. (Donna Jean) WALTON, Peoria, Ill; and Mrs. Gerald (Maxine) YODER,
Elkhart. Precedig in death was one
brother, Alonzo J. “Buddy” HAIMBAUGH.
Services
will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with
the Rev. Phil PRATT officiating. Burial
will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2-8 p.m Wednesday and from 9 a.m. through the hour
of service Thursday at the funeral home.
Walter Jackson
Oct. 10, 1906 - Jan. 28, 1996
Services
will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, for
Walter JACKSON, 89, 510 Race St.
The
Rev. Larry PYEATT will officiate.
Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today and
from 9 a.m. through the hour of service Wednesday at the funeral home.
Mr.
Jackson died at 9:26 p.m. Sunday at Woodlawn Hospital. He was born in Salyersville, Ky, to Charlie
and Martha SALYERS JACKSON. On Feb. 26,
1934, in Salyersville, Ky., he married Ethel WILLIAMS, who survives. He was a resident of Rochester for 26 years,
having come from Paintsville, Ky. He
was an employee of the C&O Railroad, worked in the coal mines and
farmed. He attended the Pentecostal
Church, Paintsville, Ky.
Surviving
with his wife are one daughter, Mrs. Rollin “Buck” (Jean) SIMPSON, Rochester;
three granddaughters, Mrs. Jack (Judy) SWANK ad Mrs. Roger (Brenda) VOGEL, both
of Rochester; and Mrs. James (Priscilla) BALLEE, Wabash; and nine
great-grandchildren. Preceding in death
were one daughter and two sons, including James C. JACKSON, who was killed in
Vietnam on Nov.17, 1965. Mr. Jackson
was one of a family of 10 children who have all preceded in death.
Ralph V. Rader
Dec. 23, 1906 - Jan. 28, 1996
Ralph
V. RADER, 89, Indiana 114 East, P.O. Box 55, Akron, died at 9 p.m. Sunday at
his residence.
He
was born near Disko to Charles E. and Tressie RAGER RADER. In 1924, in Akron, he married Grace I.
MILLER, who died on Nov 14, 1995. He
lived his entire life in the Disko and Akron communities He was a retired farmer and former Henry
Township Trustee in Fulton County from 1944-1952. He served five terms (1954-1965) in the Indiana State House of
Represetatives where he chaired and served on several comittees, he was
administrative assistat to the Speaker of the House of Representatives for 14
years, and he was appointed a Sagamore of the Wabash by Gov. Otis Bowen.
He
served on the Akron Public Library Board, attended the Laketon and Akron Public
Schools, was a member of the Akron United Methodist Church, Gilead Masonic
Lodge, and Scottish Rite and Mizpah Shrine temples, both of Fort Wayne.
Surviving
are one son, Richard C. and wife LaDonna RADER, Akron; one granddaughter, Mrs.
Rick (Candace) NEWELL, Akron; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were two brothers, Rex
and Eugene RADER.
Services
will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron, with the
Rev. Mark BERG officiating Burial will
be in the Akron Cemetery. Friends may
call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.
today and after 9 a.m. through the hour of service Wednesday at the funeral
home. Memorials may be made to the
Akron United Methodist Church.
Wednesday, January 31, 1995 to Thursday,
February 1, 1996
[no obits]
Friday, February 2, 1996
Chase L. Stone
Sept. 25, 1995 - Jan. 24, 1996
Chase
Lenvel STONE, four=month infant son of Jeffrey and Rise STONE, 19043 Michigan
Road, Argos, died at 5 p.m Wednesday, Jan. 24, at St. Joseph’s Hospital of
Marshall County, Plymouth.
Surviving
are his parents, Jeffrey and Rise RICH STONE; sister, Emilee [STONE]; and
brother, Kole [STONE], all of Argos; maternal grandparents, Lloyd and Eunice
BETZ RICH, Valparaiso; paternal grandparents, Larry and Ethel McKENZIE STONE,
Argos; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Services
were at 11 a.m Saturday at the Argos Baptist Church, with the Rev. Robert MACE
officiatig. Burial was in the Argos
Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos.
Marjorie Savage
April 28, 1900 - Jan. 30, 1996
Graveside
service will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Plainview Cemetery, Macy, for Marjorie
SAVAGE, 95, 1616 S. Normandy St., Los Angeles, Calif.
The
Rev. David WELSH will officiate. There will
be no visitation. Zimmerman Family
Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of the arrangements.
Miss
Savage died at 12:10 a.m Wednesday at Tropical Convalescent Hospital, Glendale,
Calif. She was born in Macy to Mr. and
Mrs. Thomas SAVAGE. She was a retired
teacher and taught for 20 years in California.
Preceding
n death were two brothers, Dewitt and William SAVAGE.
Saturday, Februay 3, 1996
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Monday, February 5, 1996
Jean E. Saygers
March 5, 1929 - Feb. 3, 1996
Jean
Eileen SAYGERS, 66, 10013 W. 16th Road, Argos, died at 2 a.m. Saturday at
Woodlawn Hospital.
She
was born in Plymouth to William A. and Mary E. SNYDER RICHARD. On Nov. 13, 1948, in Plymouth, she married
Henry W. SAYGERS, who died on Dec. 14, 1983.
She was a homemaker and resided most of her life in the Plymouth and
Argos communities. She attended the
First Baptist church, Argos, and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
Ladies Auxiliary Post 1162, Plymouth.
Surviving
are three daughters, Mrs. John (Carol) WILLIAMS, Argos; Mrs. Eric (Eva) ISLEY,
Plymouth, and Mrs. Rex (Debbie) JOHNSON, Richmond; two sons, Dennis A. SAYGERS,
Texas; and David and wife Delia SAYGERS, Plymouth; eleven grndchldren; two
great-grandchildren two sisters, Mrs. Joan E
NETHERCUTT, Plymouth; and Mrs. Ivan (Shirley) CARPENTER, Morristown,
Tenn; and two brothers, Phillip W. RICHARD and Steven A and wife Beverly
RICHARD, both of Plymouth. Preceding in
death were one son, William H. SAYGERS, 1967; and an infant sister, Eloise
[RICHARD], 1962.
Services
will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with the Rev.
Robert MACE officiating. Burial will be
in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m tuesday and from 9 a.m. through the
hour of services Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, Argos.
Ethel R. Malott
Ethel
R. MALOTT, 85, Rochester Health Care, died at 4:55 a.m. today at Woodlawn
Hospital. She was a former resident of
Rural Route 4, Box 542, Rochester.
Arrangements
are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.
Deloris M. Segraves
April 6, 1917 - Feb. 4, 1996
Deloris
M. “Dee” SEGRAVES, 78, 3617 North and 275 West, Rochester, died at 6:36 p.m
Sunday at Woodlawn Hospital.
She
was born in Wells County to William and Pearl BLOCHER HESHER. She was married to Francis SEGRAVES, who
preceded her in death. She had lived in
Rochester for 31 years, having come from Logansport, and prior to that,
Portland She was a housekeeper for the
Rev. Harold WELLER, former pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rochester, for
many years. She was a member of St.
Joseph Catholic Church, Rochester.
Surviving
are one daughter, Mrs. Clyde (Marjorie) COUCH, Geneva; one son, William and
wife Kay SEGRAVES, Poetland; six grandchldren; several great-grandchildren; and
one sister, Mrs. Mabel PAXSON, Penville.
Preceding in death were one son, Jack SEGRAVES, who died in 1983; four
sisters, Helen LOVELL, Verta MURPHY, Opal GRICE and Eva BARNETT; and two
brothers, Harold and Robert HESHER.
Services
will be at 10 a.m Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rochester, with the
Revs. John ZAHN and Harold WELLER officiating.
Burial will be in the Alberson Cemetery, Petroleum. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8
p.m Tuesday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester A Vigil Prayer Service and Rosary will be
recited at 7 p.m Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorials other than Masses and flowers can be made to St Joseph
Catholic Church, Rochester.
Mary J. Thompson
Feb. 6, 1916 - Feb. 3, 1996
Mary
Jane THOMPSON, 77, 323 W. Walnut St., Akron, died Saturday at her residence.
She
was born in Leiters Ford to LeRoy and Dessie DURR NEWCOMER. In January 1937 she married Edward L.
THOMPSON, who died in 1977. She was a
cook at Akron School and had worked at Heckman’Bindery, North Manchester. She was a member of the Akron Church of God,
Service Guild, Bus Ministry, Prayer Chain and Goldenaires, all of the church.
Surviving
are one daughter Mrs. Roger (Janet) GEARHART, Akron; one grandson, Kris
GEARHART, Akron; and three great-grandchildren, Justin, Kristal and Eric
[GEARHART]. Preceding in death were one
grandson, Brent GEARHART, 1980; one son, Barry THOMPSON, 1966; three brothers,
Carl, Roland and Harold NEWCOMER, and three sisters, Letha MERLEY, Valma BUTT
and Carol WATSON.
Services
will be at 2 p.m Tuesday at the Akron Church of God, with the Rev. James
MALBONE officiating. Burial will be in
the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call
from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Hurtzler Fueral Home, Akron. Memorials may be made to the Akron church of
God Buildig Fund.
Tuesday, February 6, 1996
Richard Hudkins
Richard
“Dick” HUDKINS, 44, 3580 Tamarack Road, Walkerton, died Monday at Methodist
Hospital, Indianapolis
Arrangements
are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.
Ethel R. Malott
Feb. 28, 1910 - Feb. 5, 1996
Services
will be at 2 p.m Tursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, for
Ethel R. MALOTT, 85, Rochester Health Care Center.
The
Rev. Dan MUNDT will officiarte. Burial
will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and after noon through the
hour of services on Thursday at the funeral home.
Mrs.
Malott was born in Brookston to George Washington and Gurtrude SRANKAGUSTE
BROWN. On Sept. 11, 1926, in
Monticello, she married Elmer H. MALOTT, who died on Sept. 2, 1980. She was a homemaker. She was a former resident of Rt. 4, Box 542, Rochester. She had lived in Rochester since 1968, having come from Valparaiso,
and prior to that, White Couty and Brookston.
Surviving
are five daughters, Mrs. Flossie Marie EKDAHL, Houston, Texas; Mrs. Margaret
SEEDORF, Otterbein; Mrs. Herman (Hilda) KEMP, Delphi; Mrs. Joan HOWARD, Wabash;
and Mrs. David (Donna) WOODS, Rochester; one son, Roscoe H. MALOTT, Kewanna;
nineteen grandchildren; thirty-seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Lucy
NEWGENT, Lafayette; one brother, George and wife June BROWN, Akron; one
half-sister, Mrs. Georgia REED, Wabash; and four half-brothers, Ralph BROW Jr.,
Denver; James “Jim” and Kenneth “Kenny” ROWN, both of Peru; and Leo BROWN,
Santa Cruz, Calif. Preceding in death
were her parents; one daughter, Jaunita WILLIAMS; three ssters, Amanda BONTY,
Louise ROBINSON and Minne GOOD; one half-sister, Gladys REED; and one brother,
Fred BROWN.
W. O. Winegardner
Jan. 31, 1920 - Feb. 5, 1996
W.
O. “Boots” WINEGARDNER, 76, 3272 East 550 South, Rochester, died at 8:20 p.m
Monday at Woodlawn Hospital.
He
was born in White Couty to Samuel N. and Nettie GEHR WINEGARDNER. On June 22, 1946, in Fulton County, he
married Clara Mae CLEMANS, who survives.
He was a retired farmer and worked the last [14] years at his farm and
home in Rochester. He was a member of
the Rochester Church of Christ.
Surviving
with his wife are one son, Jack Owen WINEGARDNER, Rochester; three daughters,
Mrs. Lana Sue PITCOCK, Peru; Mrs. Mary Jane PETERSON and Mrs Judy Diane DAVIS,
both of Oklahoma City, Okla; nine grandchildren, Scott BLANCHARD, Noblesville;
Chris BLANCHARD, Kewanna; Robert and James CLEVELAND, both of Oklahoma City,
Okla; Lauri PITCOCK and Patrisha ANDREWS, both of Oklahoma City, Okla.; and
Jack WINEGARDNER Jr.; and Kelly and Bethany WINEGARDER, all of Rochester;
several nieces and nephews, and [five] great-grandchildren. Preceding n death were six sisters, Grace
WINEGARDER, Evelyn [SWARTZELL], Betty HARVEY, Alice MALOTT, Alma [TIGLER] and
Florence BARNES.
Services
will be at 11 a.m Friday at Zimmerman Fmily Funeral Home, Rochester, with the
Rev. James DILLINGER officiating.
Burial will be in the Plainview Cemetery, Macy. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday
and after 9 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Humbert Martin
Humbert
“Marty” MARTIN, 72, 310 E Plum St., Argos, died at 10:30 p.m. Monday at his
residence.
Arrangements
are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.
Mary H. Sage
Aug 25, 1912 - Feb. 5, 1996
Mary
Helen (JUDKINS) SAGE, 83, 308 N. O’Neil St., Frankfort, died at 4:55 p.m.
Monday at her residence.
She
was born n Robinson, Ill., to Dr. Harry C. and Nancy June PICKELL JUDKINS. In 1965 in Rochester, she married Kermit R.
SAGE, who died in February 1978. She
was a foundry worker at Indiana Brass Co., Frankfort, for 17 years and lived
most of her life in Frankfort. She was
a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Frankfort, and Frankfort Moose Lodge
No. 7.
Surviving
are two sons, Edgar M. THOMAS, Kewanna; and John S THOMAS, Frankfort; three
daughters, Mrs. Euel (Patricia J.) BIRGE, Rochester; Judith A. HEATH, Kewanna;
and Roberta C GALVIN, Frankfort; sixteen grandchildren; twenty-two
great-grandchildren; and life-long friend Helen CHILDERS, Sedalia. Preceding in death were three husbands,
George A. THOMAS, Edward GALVIN, and Kermit SAGE; two sons, William R THOMAS
and Richard GALVIN; and one daughter, Bonnie Mae GALVIN.
Graveside
services are at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Bunnell Cemetery, Frankfort, with the
Rev. Gerold BORAWSKI. There will be no
visitation Memorials may be made to St.
Mary’s Catholic Church or the American Cancer Society.
Eller-Weston
Funeral Home, Frankfort, is in charge of the arrangements.
Anthony M Walsh
Nov. 15, 1906 - Feb. 5, 1996
Anthony
M. “Pat” WALSH, 89, 411 N. Tucker St., Mentone, died at 9:55 p.m. Monday at
Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.
He
was born in Parkston, S.D, to Michael and Brigetta MANLEY WALSH. On May 7, 1946, he married Louise BERGSTROM,
who survives. He had been a resident of
Mentone for 50 years, having come from South Dakota. He had worked for Valentine Elevator, Mentone, for many years and
also for Manwarig Leghorn Farms, Mentone
Survivig
with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Gene (Bea) HUGHES, Mentone; and Mrs
Dennis (Patti) GRUENEWALD, St Paul, Minn; one step-daughter, Mrs. Michael
(Dixie) SUMME, Akron; ten grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; two
sisters, Mary CALLO, New York, N.Y.; and Anne GROHS, Mitchell, S.D.; and two
brothers, Hugh J. WALSH, New York, N.Y.,, and Jack WALSH, Parkston, S.D. Preceding in death was one brother, Thomas
WALSH.
Services
will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with the Rev.
Terry FISHER officiating. Burial will
be in the Harrison Center Cemetery, Etna Green. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m Wedesday at the funeral home.
Andrew S. Leabo
June 16, 1930 - Feb. 4, 1996
Andrew
S. LEABO, 65, East 650 North, Rochester, died at 5:50 p.m. Sunday at St.
Joseph’s Medical Center, South Bend.
He
was born in Suttons Bay, Mich., to Peter and Gusti WEISLER LEABO.
Surviving
are one daughter, Margo LEABO, Hammond; two sisters, Marjorie OSCAR and Delores
MIKOWSKI, both of Suttons Bay, Mich.; and one brother, Pete LEABO, Suttons Bay,
Mich.
There
will be no services or visitation.
Cremation has taken place, and burial will be in St. Michaels Cemetery,
Suttons Bay, Mich. Memorials may be
made to St. Jude’s Childrens Research Hospital.
Wednesday, February 7, 1996
Donald O. Feltis and
Jessie L. Smith
Two
people died Tuesday afternoon in a collision at the intersectio of Indiana 25
and Fort Wayne Road. Indiana State Police
say both lives may have been spared if the drivers would have been wearing
seatbelts. Donald O. FELTIS, 59, 4978 E
County Road 650 North, suffered massive chest injuries in the crash.
Also
killed, Jessie L. SMITH, 35, Chicago.
Smith was partially ejecrted from his vehicle during the accident. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Firefighters used inflatable air bags to
lift Smith’s car to remove him. His leg
was trapped under the wreckage.
The
state police report says Smith was westbound on Fort Wayne Road about 4:45 p.m.
when he failed to yield the right-of-way to the oncoming vehicle drive by
Feltis. The left front of Smith’s car
struck the right front of the vehicle drive by Feltis
A
state police accident reconstrucrtionist was called in to help with the
investigation.
The
itersection was closed for more than an hour.
The
Indiana State Police, Fulton County Sheriff’s Department, Fulton County E.M.S.
and Fulton County Coroner, Rochester Police Department and the Rochester Fire
Depatment responded to the crash.
This
is the first fatal traffic accident of the year in Fulton County and the first
inside the city limits since 1993.
There were two fatal traffic accidents in the county in 1995 and seven
in 1994. There were seven fatal traffic
accidents in the county during 1993.
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Donald
O. Feltis, 59, 4978 East and 650 North, Rochester, died at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday at
Woodlawn Hospital, folowing an accident at 4:45 p.m. Tuesday at the junction of
Fourth Street and Indiana 25 North, Rochester.
Arrangements
are pendig at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.
Max Burch
March 6, 1906 - Feb. 6, 1996
Max
BURCH, 89, 40 W. Harrison Ave., Wabash, died at 5:50 a.m Tuesday at his
residence. He was born in Miami County
to Donald C. and Nona TRACY BURCH. On
June 22, 1929, in Columbia City, he married Mable KRATHWOHL, who survives He retired from General Tire & Rubber
Co., Wabash, in 1969 after 17 years, and was a farmer. He was a member of the Wabash Friends
Church, Wabash Senior Citizen Club, a charter member of the Wabash AARP, Wabash
County Farm Bureau, and the General Tire Retirees Club. He moved to Wavbash in 1981 from rural North
Manchester, and lived in Wabash County since 1941, having come from Fulton
County.
Surviving
with his wife are one son, Robert L. BURCH, Wabash; three brothers, Vores L
“Bud” BURCH and Harvey BURCH, both of North Machester; and Gene BURCH,
Rochester; two sisters, Mrs. Galen (Geneva) GRONINGER, Plainfield; and Mrs.
Robert (Nina) DeFORD, North Manchester; four grandchildren; and one
great-grandchild. Preceding in death
were four brothers.
Services
will be at 10 a.m Saturday at Manchester Avenue Chapel, Grandstaff-Hentgen,
Wabash, with the Rev. David PHILLIPS officiating. Burial will be in the Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at
the funeral chapel.
Richard A. Hudkins
Oct. 15, 1951 - Feb. 5, 1996
Services
will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, for
Richard A “Dick” HUDKINS, 44, 3580 Tamarack Road, Walkerton.
The
Rev. Mark SPENCER will officiate.
Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday
and from noon until services on Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Leukemia
Foundation.
Mr.
Hudkins died at 6:55 p.m Monday at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. He was born in Plymouth to Richard W. and
Lillian L. MAHLER HUDKINS In 1981 in
Rochester, he was married to Kathy JOHNSON, and later divorced He had been a resident of the Walkerton
community the past 17 years, having come from Rochester He was a farmer and had been a heavy
equipment operator for the former McMahan-O’Connor Construction Co.,
Rocheter. He was a 1970 graduate of
Rochester Community High School, where he lettered in basketball, baseball and
track. He graduated from Ball State University in 1974 with a B.S. degree. He was active in Little League teams,
coaching baseball and football.
Surviving
are one daughter, Rebecca HUDKINS, Rochester; one son, Jeremy HUDKINS, Rochester;
parents, Richard W. and Lillian HUDKINS, Rochester; one rother, James and wie Connie HUDKINS,
Rochester; and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
Edwin R. Hektor
Edwin
R. “Ed” HEKTOR, 84, 329 1/2 Fulton Ave., died at 5:30 a.m today at his
residence.
Arragements
are pending at Foster & Good Fueral Home, Rochester.
Humbert Martin
June 9, 1923 - Feb. 5, 1996
Private
services will be held for Humbert “Marty” MARTIN, 72, 310 E. Plum St., Argos.
Burial
wil be in the Oakland Memory Lane Cemetery, Dalton, Ill. There will be no visitation or viewing. Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, is in charge
of the arrangements. Memorials may be
made to the Marshall County Hospice, Suite 111, 108 N. Main St., South Bend, IN
46601-1612.
Mr.
Martin died at 10:30 p.m. Monday at his residence. He was born in Chicago, Ill., to Pete MARTIN. On June 8, 1978, in Plymouth, he married
June BREWER, who survives. He had been
a resident of Argos since 1982, havig come from Mesquite, Texas. He retired in 1982 from Service Engineer
Verson All Steel Press Co., Chicago, Ill.
He was a member of Argos American Legion Post No. 68, F&AM Blue
Island, Ill.; and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
Surviving
with his wife are one daughter, Mrs. Lorayne
BADGER; one granddaughter, Karrie BADGER; and one grandson, Dominic
BADGER, all of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; and one brother, Anthoy MARTIN, Argos.
Thursday, February 8, 1996
Marynelle Barnes
Nov. 1, 1950 - Feb. 7, 1996
A
Fulton woman was killed Wednesday in a two-car crash on Indiana 114 near Wabash
County Road 300 West, west of North Manchester.
Marynelle
BARNES, 45, Dunn and Wright streets, was pronounced dead on arrival at Wabash
County Hospitl in Wabash.
Gaylord
MILLER of Columbia City was also injured in the crash. He was transferrd from Wabash County
Hospital to Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw with multiple injuries
The
accident occurred about 9:20 a.m. accordig to the Wabash County Sheriff’s
Department.
Wabash
County Sheriff Timothy A. ROBERTS said Miller was west bound on Indiana 114,
Barnes was east bound on Indiana 114.
Roberts
said it appears Roberts was attempting to pass a vehicle and drove into the
path of Barnes’ oncoming car. Barnes’
car spun on the slick roadway attempting to avoid the accidet before the
collision occurred.
Roberts
said a North Mancheter accident reconstructionist worked with the sheriff’s department
to determine how the crash occurred on
the rural roadway.
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Marynele
Barnes, 45, Dunn and Wright Streets, Fulton, died at 9 a.m. Wednesday at
Indiana 114 and 300 West in Wabash County, from injuries received in an
automobile accident.
She
was born in Rochester to Howard and Kathleen MASTELLER STEWART On June 6, 1986, in Logansport, she married
David L. “Barney” BARNES, who survives
She worked for Moore Business Forms, Rochester, for 16 years. She was a 1969 graduate of Rochester High
School and a member of Church of Christ, Logansport.
Surviving
with her husband are one daughter, Mrs. Brian (Tami) PURSIFULL, Rochester; oe
son, Justin JENKINS, Fulton; four grandchidren, Madison and Marcen PURSIFULL,
both of Rochester; and Courtney and Zachery JENKINS, Fort Wayne; step-father
and mother, Delford and Kathleen BOWEN, Rochester; two sisters, Sandra Kay
KLEIN, Logansport; and Mrs. Richard (Mickey) BOLLENBERG, Bonneau, S.C.; one
brother, Howard Jr. and wife Mary STEWART, Hudson, Fla.; one stepbrother, Leroy
and wife Ive BOWEN, Greentown; and several nieces and nephews.
Services
will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with
the Rev. Jerry SALTSMAN officiating.
Burial will be in the Athens Cemetery.
Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m Friday and 1 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the
funeral home.
John T. Downham
John
T. DOWNHAM, 81, 1129 W. Pontoon Dr., Kewanna, died at 8:53 a.m. today at
Woodlawn Hospital.
Arrangements
are pending at McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport.
Donald O. Feltis
April 26, 1936 - Feb. 6, 1996
Services
will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, for
Donald O’Neal FELTIS, 59, 4978 East and 650 North, Rochester.
The
Rev. Charles REISER will officiate.
Burial will be ai the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today and
from 9 a.m. through the hour of service on Friday at the funeral home.
Mr.
Feltis died at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday at Woodlawn Hospital from injuries received in
a two vehicle accident at the intersection of East Fourth Street and Indiana
25.
He
was born n Royal Center to Terry and
Bessie M. DENNY FELTIS. On July 4,
1981, in Logansport, he married Carole L. HOLLOWAY, who survives. He was a resident of the Rochester community
for the past 14 1/2 years, having come from Star City. He was a machinist at Buck Logansport Corp.
for the past 35 years, and had been the president of union local 450 AFL-CIO
International Association of Machinist and Aero Space Workers. He was a member of the Yorktown Road Church
of Christ, Logansport; and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1956 to 1961.
Surviving
with his wife are three daughters, Mrs. Brian (Kathy) DeFORD, Mrs. Michael
(Kimberly) STRONG and Mrs. Scott (Kelly) BARBOUR, all of Logansport; four sons,
Edward and wife Linda FELTIS, Logansport; James CRAFT Jr., Athens; Daniel L.
and wife Julie CRAFT, Akron; and Charles E. and wife Jan (CRAFT, Huntertown;
mother, Mrs. Bessie M. FELTIS, Star City; one brother, Dale D FELTIS,
Logansport; fifteen grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were his father and an
infant brother, Jackie Lee FELTIS.
Edwin W. Hektor
Sept. 15, 1911 - Feb. 7, 1996
Services
will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St Joseph Catholic Church, Rochester, for Edwin
R. “Ed” HEKTOR, 84, 329 1/2 Fulton Ave.
The
Rev. John ZAHN will officiate. Burial
will be in the Fairview Catholic Cemetery, Mishawaka. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Foster & Good
Funeral Home, Rochester. A scripture
service will be 7 p.m Friday at the funeral home.
Mr.
Hektor died at 5:30 a.m. Wednesday at his residence. He was born in Kewanna to Axel and Hilda HEKTOR. On Dec. 25, 1936, in Kewanna, he married
Agnes L. ZARTMAN, who died on Oct. 31, 1990.
He had lived in Rochester for five years, having come from Fulton, and
prior to that, Arkansas. He was a
retired custodian for St. Vincent De Paul School and Church, Elkhart; and a
former employee of Studebaker Corp., South Bend. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rochester.
Surviving
are three daughters, Mrs. William (Bonnie) MOSLEY, Quitman, Ark.; Sister Sharon
HEKTOR, Grand Blanc, Mich; and Mrs. William L. and wife (Patricia) MOSLEY,
Beebe, Ark.; two sons, Raymond E. HEKTOR, Rochester; and Joseph L. HEKTOR, Lucedale,
Miss; eleven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and one sister, Ethel
FRYE, South Bend. Preceding in death
were an infant son, Phillip Michael [HEKTOR], one sister, and three brothers.
Bud Mathis
Aug 12, 1924 - Feb. 6, 1996
Bud
MATHIS, 71, 421 Bradley Ct., Culver, died at 3:10 p.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph’s
Hospital of Marshall County, Plymouth.
He
was born in East Chicago to Ray and Elizabeth FARCUS MATHIS. On April 17, 1948, in Shelby, he married
Victoria LAZAR, who survives He had been
a resident of Culver since June 1995, having come from Portage, and prior to
that, Bowstring, Minn. He was a 1942
graduate at East Chicago Roosevelt High School and owned and operated Mathis
Resort, Bowstring, Minn. From 1950 to
1973, he owned and operated Acme Appliance, Gary. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign
Wars, Deer River, Minn; and a former member of Moose Lodge, Portage.
Surviving
with his wife are one daughter, Mrs. Keith (Diane) EBERHARDT, Hebron; two sons,
John R. and wife Fran MATHIS, Portage; and Bruce D. and wife Sue MATHIS,
Valparaiso; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Services
will be at 8 p. today at Steinke Funeral Home, Hebron, with the Rev. Brian L.
BEEKS officiating. The burial site is
private. Friends may call from 4 to 8
p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the church or charity of one’s choice.
Friday, February 9, 1996
John T Downham
March 4, 1914 - Feb. 8, 1996
Services
will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Faith Lutheran Church, Logansport, for John T.
DOWNHAM, 81, 1129 W. Pontoon Drive, Kewanna.
The
Rev. Jerry A. SCHULTZ will officiate.
Burial will be in the Rock Creek Cemetery, Logansport. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m today at
McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport, and one hour prior to
services Saturday at the church.
Memorials may be made to the Faith Lutheran Church Stained Glass Fund.
Mr.
Downham died at 8:53 a.m. Thursday at Woodlawn Hospital. He was born in Ellendale, N.D., to Earl A
and Lillie Ivy THOMAS DOWNHAM. On April
21, 1935, at Deer Creek, he married Elicabeth PETER, who survives. He was a retired farmer, retired construction
worker, and 35-year Carroll Couty school bus driver. He was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church and was a 4-H leader
for 12 years.
Surviving
with his wife are four daughters, Patricia Ann SMITH, Camden; Carolyn Sue
SHRIVER, Logansport; Lois Irene GIBBS, Mohrsville, Pa.; and Jane Ellen PENN,
Camden; one son, David Ray DOWNHAM, Logansport; two sisters, Irene B. SINN,
Seymour; and Anna Florence KERR, Brazil; one brother, Walter L. DOWNHAM,
Logansport; ten grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were a daughter, sister
and brother.
Vern Eugene Herrell
June 21, 1925 - Jan. 28, 1996
Vern
Eugene HERRELL, 70, New Chester, Wis., died Sunday, Jan. 28, at Nellis Federal
Hospital, Las Vegas, Nev.
He
was born in Miami to Floyd and Pearl BAKER HERRELL. He moved with his family to Rt. 4, Rochester, in 1930. He served with the U.S. Marine Corps during
World War II and received the Purple Heart.
On Dec. 23, 1945, in Rochester, he married O. Frances MUTCHLER, who
survives. After being discharged from
the service in 1946, he and his wife returned to Rochester and farmed with his
father. They moved to Adams County,
Wis., in February 1955, where he farmed.
He
was a member of the Snyder Richardson American Legion Post 273, Grand Marsh; town
constable for New Chester; member of the original committee to develop the New
Chester Fire Department and was first fire chief of that departmet; member of
the Adams County board of Planning and Zoning; and a life member of the D.A.V.
Surviving
with his wife are three daughters, Lois CHRISTENSEN, Adams, Wis; Karen GILMORE,
Athens, Texas; and Lori WHEELER, Appleton, Wis.; four sons, Larry HERRELL,
Berlin, Wis.; Roger and Tim HERRELL, both of Medford, Wis.; and Tony HERRELL,
Oxford, Wis; thirteen grandchildren; three sisters; and one brother.
Services
were held at 10 a.m Saturday, Feb. 3, at Roseberry’s Funeral Home, Friendship,
Wis. Military rites were conducted by
the Adams Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6279, American Legion Red Cloud Post
250 and the American Legion Snyder Richardson Post 273. Burial was in the Gould Rock Cemetery, Grand
Marsh, Wis.
Jack P. Mehring
March 29, 1922 - Feb. 7, 1996
Jack
P. MEHRING, 73, Life Care Center, Rochester, died at 3:50 a.m. Wednesday at his
residence.
He
was born in Wabash to Harry R. and Edna PALMER MEHRING. On March 12, 1948, in Wabash, he married
Dorohy Jean MEHRING, who died on May 6, 1985.
He retired from Wabash Metal Products and was a disc jockey for Radio
W.A.Y.T. in Wabash, hostig the swap shop.
He was a member of the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Rochester. He had lived in Rochester since 1992, having
come from Wabash.
Surviving
are two sons, James E. MEHRING, New Castle; and John D MEHRING, Rochester; one
daughter, Pamela Sue PEDEGO, and six grandchildren.
Private
services were held today at Main Street Chapel, Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral
Home, Wabash, with the Rev. John ZAHN officiating. Burial was in the Friends Cemetery, Wabash.
Clara P. Swihart
March 25, 1904 - Feb. 8, 1996
Clara
P. SWIHART, 91, 602 Randolph St., Plymouth, died at 4 a.m. Thursday at Miller’s
Merry Manor, Plymouth.
She
was born in Plymouth to Richard and May ACKLES GRAVES. On Dec. 20, 1923, in Plymouth, she married
Sumner F. SWIHART, who died on Aug. 9, 1979.
She was a Marshall County resident most of her life and a
homemaker. She was a member of the
Plymouth Grace Baptist Church and former Friendship Club.
Survivig
are six daughters, Frances SWIHART and Eva DUNN, both of Plymouth; Mrs. Donald
(Mary) BLAKELEY, LaPorte; Mrs. William (Ethel) WHALEY, Lapaz; and Mrs. Ralph
(Connie) STERLING and Bonnie SLITER, both of Bradford, Ark; five sons, Donald
and wife Frieda SWIHART, Lapaz; Paul and wife Edna SWIHART and Roy and wife
Diana SWIHART, both of Plymouth; Irve and wife Audrey SWIHART, Edwardsburg,
Mich.; and Ray and wife Doris SWIHART, Gary. fifty grandchildren; eighty-three
great-grandchildren; twenty great-great-grandchildren; one step-sister, Lillian
CUNNINGHAM, Rochester; and one step-brother, LeRoy “Bud” GRAVES, South Bend. Preceding in death were one son, Bobby Dean
SWIHART; four grandchildren, Gene SLITER, Ronald SWIHART, Michael DUNN and
Randy SWIHART; one sister, Olive MATHEWS; one step-sister; and one
step-brother.
Services
will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Grace Baptist Church, Plymouth, with the Rev.
Pete WARDLOW officiating. Burial will
be in the New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth.
Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m Sunday at Johnson-Danielson Funeral
Home, Plymouth; and one hour prior to services on Monday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Grace Baptist
Church.
Saturday, February 10, 1996
Greg R Hooker
Aug. 31, 1963 - Feb. 9, 1996
Greg
Richard HOOKER, 32, 15796 Hickory Road, Argos, died at 8:30 a.m Friday at St. Joseph
Hospital of Marshall County, Plymouth.
He
was born in Plymouth to Richaard G. and Mary OVERMYER HOOKER, Argos, who
survive. He lived his entire life in
the Argos Community. He was married to
Nikki FOX.
He
graduated from Argos Community School and from Ancilla College in May
1995. He attended Indiana Universty,
South Bend, majoring in computer science.
He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion.
Surviving
with his parents are one daughter, Jami Marie HOOKER, Argos, two sisters, Mrs
Jack (Jill Ann) HOLZBERGER, Mitchell, S.D., and Mrs. James (Cheri) L. HOFFER,
Plymouth; nieces, Ericka MILLER, Mitchell, S.D, and Elizabeth HOFFER, Plymouth,
and aunts, uncles and cousins.
Services
will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with the Rev. Robin
SMITH officiating. Burial will be in
the Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos.
Friends may call from4-8 p.m. Sunday and one hour before services
Monday.
L. Hadden Stewart
July 19, 1924 - Feb 8, 1996
L.
Hadden STEWART, 71, 531 West Ninth St., died Thursday at his residence. He had been in failing health.
He
was born in Roachdale, to Lewis H. and Helen FORD STEWART. He lived most of his life in Fulton County.
He
owned Stewart Tax Service and was a former Fulton County Republican Precinct
Committeeman. He served in the U.S.
Army during the Korean War.
Surviving
are four sons, William F. [STEWART], Marion; Robert H. [STEWART], Shelbyville;
Stephen D [STEWART], Muncie, and Jonathan E. [STEWART], Pendleton; one adopted
son, Michael A. [STEWART], Anderson, and five grandchildren. Preceding in death were one son, Jeffrey A.
[STEWART], who died in 1964, and one brother, James R. [STEWART], who died in
1976.
Services
will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Zimmermn Family Funeral Home, with the Rev. Donald
BRENNEMAN officiating. Burial will be
in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery where military graveside services will be
conducted by the Rochester American Legion and VFW posts. Friends may call from noon to 2 p.m Tuesday.
Monday, February 12, 1996
Helen L. Hollar
Aug. 11, 1913 - Feb. 10, 1996
Helen
Lucille HOLLAR, 82, 8232 E. 16th Road, Argos, died at 5:20 p.m. Saturday at
Saint Joseph’s Hospital of Marshall County in Plymouth.
She
was born in Bourbon to George and Fannie (MILLER) WATKINS. On March 20, 1935 in Plymouth she married
John K. HOLLAR, who survives
She
was a lifetime resident of the Argos and Bourbon areas. She was a homemaker, and a member of the
Jehovah Witness Church in Rochester.
Surviving
with her husband are one daughter, Mrs. Kenneth (Melba) HAMMAN, Argos; six
sons, Richard and Delores HOLLAR; Lowell HOLLAR, William HOLLAR, James and
Karen HOLLAR, Carl and Clara HOLLAR, all of Argos; and Harvey and Connie
HOLLAR, Mishawaka; thirteen grndchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; three
sisters, Maxine NELSON, Elkhart; Mary BESSON, Warsaw; Jane NEFF, Goshen; and
one brother, Robert WATKINS, Lake Placid, Fla.
Preceding
in death with her parents were a granddaughter, Donna TREBER; a great-granddaughter,
Emily TREBER; and a brother, Devoe WATKINS.
Services
will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Grossman Funeral Home in Argos with
Bruce LENZ officiating. Burial will be
in the Maple Grove Cemetery in Argos.
Friends may call from 4-8 p. Tuesday and after 9 a.m. Wednesday.
Memorials
may be left to the American Heart Foundation or the charity of one’s choice.
Rachel M. Crabill
Nov. 12, 1923 - Feb. 9, 1996
Rachel
Mae CRABILL, 72, 930 West Sixth St., Rochester, died at 7:45 pm Friday at the
residence of her daughter, Claudia
6513 Rosalind Lane,Anderson.
She
was born in Indianapolis to Claude and Ethel Mae HICKS STUDEBAKER. She lived most of her life in
Rochester. On April 7, 1946, in
Rochester, she married Harrison CRABILL, who survives.
She
was a homemaker and member of the Grace United
Methodist Church, Morning Quest Circle, and Order of the Eastern Star
No. 70.
Surviving
with her husband are two daughters, Sally Mae FISH, Warsaw; Claudia Sue WILBUR,
Anderson; one son, William Harrison “Bill” CRABILL Jr., West Lafayette; six
grandchildren, Brett William FISH, Emily Mae FISH, Kyle William WILBUR, Krista
Rose WILBUR, Alissa Marie WILBUR, Joshua James WILBUR; one brother, Byron H.
STUDEBAKER, Culver.
Services
will be at 2 p.m today in the Grace United Methodist Church, Rochester, with
the Rev. C. David HOIGSETT officiating.
Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Memorials
may be made to the Grace United Methodist Church.
Esther Dinsmore
Oct. 2, 1902 - Feb. 10, 1996
Esther
DINSMORE, 93, Millers Merry Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth, and formerly of
Culver, died at 8:15 p.m Saturday, at Miller’s Merry Manor.
She
was born in East Chicago to Charles and Mary LINDBLOM, who preceded her in
death. On May 30, 1932 in Argos she
married Harry DINSMORE, who died Jan 23, 1973
She
lived most of her life in the Culver Community. She was a homemaker and a member of the Poplar Grove United
Methodist Church. She was a member of
WSCS in Culver and the Maxinkuckee Rebekah Lodge No. 884 in Culver.
Surviving
are two sons, Herman and Midge DINSMORE, Walkerton and Wally and Wanda
DINSMORE, Plymouth; four gradchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Services
will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Grossman Funeral Home in Argos with the Rev.
Warren WALMER officiating. Burial will
be in the Maxinkuckee I.O.O.F. Cemetery near Culver. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4-8 p.m. tonight where
the Maxinkuckee Rebekah Lodge will conduct a memorial service at 7 p.m.
Memorials
may be made to the Poplar Grove United Methodist Church.
Genevieve K. Thurston
Nov. 15, 1926 - Feb. 11, 1996
Genevieve
“Genny” KASTNER THURSTON, 69, Fort Wayne, died Sunday at Parkview Hospita, Fort
Wayne.
She
lived in Rochester and Warsaw and was married to Earl THURSTON, who survives. She was assistant director of food services
at Grace College, Winona Lake, managed the Winona Dining Room and was an
artist. She attended Blackhawk Baptist
Church and was a member of the Gideons Auxiliary.
Survivng
with her husband Earl are four daughters, Katherine WINTERS, Fairfield, Ohio;
Pamela SHIMER, Fort Wayne; Debra MEEKS, Fort Wayne, and Cynthia ROHLFING,
Kalamazoo, Mich.; two sons, David and Timothy [THURSTON], both of Fort Wayne;
one sister, Rosemary KAUFFMAN,
Sarasota, Fla.; sixteen grandchildren; one great-grandchild and two brothers,
Charles and Malcolm KESTNER, both of Florida.
Preceding
in death was one son, Thomas
[THURSTON].
Services
will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Klaehn, Fahl and Melton Funeral Homes Wayne
Street Chapel. Friends may call from
2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will
be in the Blackhawk Christian School. [?]
Memorials
may be made to the Hope Missionary Alliance Church, Indianapolis.
Tuesday, February 13, 1996
Jennie M. Holley
Dec. 31, 1913 - Feb. 11, 1996
Jennie
M. “Jean” HOLLY, 82, died at 6:40 p. Sunday at Rochester Health Care Center,
Rochester.
She
was born in East Chicago to Michael and Josephine KURCAVICH JAROS. She married Kenneth R. HOLLEY June 13,
1934. He preceded her in death Sept.
23, 1980.
She
had lived in Palestine since 1968 and resided at the Rochester Health Care
Center the last three years. She was a
homemaker. She was a member of the East
Chicago VFW. She was a Boy Scout leader
in East Chicago.
Surviving
are five daughters, Mildred KENDALL, Portage, Margaret KENDALL, Chesterton,
Michael SPRADLIN, Valparaiso, Linda ZEHNER, Portage, Penny STUTZMAN, Silver
Lake; three sons, Kenneth HOLLEY, Deotte, Edward HOLLEY, Wheatfield, Richard
HOLLEY, Washington; twenty-five grandchildren; and twenty-one
great-grandchldren.
Also
precedng in death were one daughter, Charlotte Ann BOWEN; two brothers, Stephen
JAROS, East Chicago and Michael JAROS; and a sister, Ann LOW.
Private
graveside services were scheduled for today at the Palestine Cemetery,
Palestine, with the Rev. Don POYSER officiatng.
Arrangements
are by King Memorial Home in Mentone.
Burial will be in the Palestine Cemetery.
Memorials
may be left to Kosciusko County Hospice or to Fulton County Health Care.
Carole Long
Sept. 23, 1943 - Feb. 12, 1996
Carole
LONG, 52, 930 Park St., Rochester, died at 9:27 a.m. Monday at her residence.
She
was born in South Bend to Ray and Henrietta (RADECKI) LISENKO. She married Thomas D. LONG Dec. 23,
1975. He preceded her in death Aug. 24,
1991.
She
was an Avon representative and owned a beauty shop in South Bend. She was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic
Church in Rochester; the Altar and Rosary Society of the Church; and was a
member of the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Surviving
are [her parents], two sons, Kristopher LONG, Rochester and Bruce BORLIK,
Mishawaka; one granddaughter; and two sisters, Janice BARNES, Rochester and
Lori CHIDDISTER, South Bend.
Preceding
in death were her husband and one brother, Terry LISENKO
Services
will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the St. Joseph Catholic Church with the Rev.
John ZAHN officiating Cremation [will
take place followig funeral services].
Friends may call from 2-4 p.m and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Zimmerman
Family Funeral Home. Vigil services
will be at 7:30 p.m Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorials
may be left to the St. Joseph Catholic Church or the South Bend Humane Society.
Wednesday, February 14, 1996
Frances J. Futrell
Feb. 5, 1927 - Feb. 12, 1996
Frances
Jolane FUTRELL, 69, Porterville, Calif., died there Monday at Sierra View
District Hospital.
She
was born in Indiana and lived in Marion before moving to California five years
ago. She was a retail clerk and worked
for Gottschalks Retail Store, Marion.
She was a former member of the Eastern Star of Indiana.
Survivig
are her husband, Albert B FUTRELL, Portervile, Calif; one son, Jim [FUTRELL],
Bakersfield; three brothers, Arthur HARPER, Mearle HARPER and George HARPER,
all of Rochester; one sister, Jeri SHEER, Fort Wayne; four gandchildren and
nieces and nephews.
A
committal service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Gardens of Memory Cemetery,
Huntington County, with the Rev. Preston THEALL officiating. Friends may call from 2-7 p.m. Thursday at
Raven Funeral Home, 1202 Kem Road, Marion.
Wallace F. Johnson
July 20, 1911 - Feb 3, 1996
Wallace
F. JOHNSON, 84, 290 Smith Drive, Sister Bay, Wis., died at 8:30 a.m on Feb. 3
in Scandia Village, Sister Bay, Wis.
He
was born in Chicago, Ill, to Wallace and Alice JOHNSON He worked for the U.S. Postal Service and
Sonoco Paper Products, Akron.
Surviving
are one sister, Mrs. George (Dorothy) BAKER, Midlothian, Ill; one half-sister,
Mrs. Jame LOVELESS, Hendersonvile, N.C.; one sister-in-law, Delphine JOHNSON,
Sister Bay, Wis., and nieces and nephews.
Preceding in death were his parents, his wife Olive [JOHNSON], ad oine
brother, William [JOHNSON]
Memorial
services were held at Casperson Funeral Home, Sister Bay, Wis Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron, is in
charge of local arrangements.
Harriet E. Stoudt
Jan. 16, 1912 - Feb. 13, 1996
Harriet
E. STOUDT, 84, 1228 Rochester Blvd., died at 10:29 a.m. Tuesday at Woodlawn
Hospital.
She
was born in Kewanna to Clyde W. and Ida COMPTON ELSTON. She married Foster D. STOUDT July 26,
1942. He preceded her in death Dec. 2,
1969.
She
lived her entire life in the Kewanna and Rochester area. A 1930 graduate of Kewanna High School, she
attended Ball State University, University of Chicago and the University of
Michigan. She taught English for 40
years at Union Township, Star City and Winamac schoos
She
was a member of the Kewanna United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, an
associate member of the Grace United Methodist Church in Rochester, Kewanna’s
Mother’s Club and Bunco Club, and the Retired Teachers Association in Pulaski
and Fulton counties
Surviving
are two daughters, Jane AREND, Wheatfield and Mary FISHER, Rochester; one son,
Bill A. STOUDT, Pendleton; four grandchildren, Kathy and Matthew FISHER and
Molly and Susan STOUDT; four nieces and nephews, Tom, Dan, and Jim OVERMYER and
Sue STEWART.
She
was preceded in death by her husband, one brother, Ralph ELSTON, and one
sister, Ruth OVERMYER
Services
will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Kewanna United Methodist Church with the Rev.
Denise DAVAULT and David HOGSETT officiating
Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Kewanna. Friends may call from 4-9 p.m Thursday and
one hour before services at Harrison-Metzger Funera Homes, Inc., in Kewanna.
Memorials
may be left to Fulton County Counsel on Aging or the Kewanna United Methodist
Church.
Thursday, February 15, 1996
Carl F. Borders
Oct. 16, 1915 - Feb. 14, 1996
Carl
Franklin BORDERS, 80, 10521 W. 75 North, Etna Green, died at 11:15 a.m.
Wednesday at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw.
He
was born in Greenfield to James and Nellie HOWRY BORDERS. He married Virginia BUTCHER Oct. 3,
1934. She survive
He
lived in the area since coming to Indiana from Illinois in 1952. He was the groundskeeper for the Wawasee
Golf Course in Syracuse for 30 years.
He was a member of the Full Gospel Assemby Church in Warsaw, and the 50
Golf Club.
Surviving
are three daughters, Lois ROBERTS, Santa Rosa, Calif, Neva SEXTON, North
Webster, and Avanel BORDERS, Pierceton; one son, George BORDERS,
Crawfordsville; nine grandchidren; sixteen great-grandchildren; and six
great-great-grandchildren.
He
was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters; and six brothers.
Services
will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at King Memorial Home in Mentone with the Rev.
Richard TRACY officiating. Burial will
be graveside services at 2 p.m.
Saturday at Parks Cemetery in Greenfied. Friends may call between 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Friday, February 16, 1996
Nellie Mosher
Dec. 9, 1927 - Feb. 15, 1996
Nellie
(STERK) MOSHER, 68, 9467 East 100 North, Akron, died at 8:50 a.m. Thursday at
Woodlawn Hospital.
She
was born in Chicago, Ill., to Cornelius and Winnie KELDERHOUSE STERK. On May 13, 1952, in Chicago, Ill., she
married Gaylord MOSHER, who survives
She was a factory worker and had worked at Bay State, North Manchester.
Surviving
with her husband are six sisters, Mrs. Paul (Bernice) BROWN, Nancy STERK and
Mrs. Norman (Connie) MOORE, all of Akron; Mrs. Cornelius (Carrie) KOSTER and
Mrs. Nelson (Margaret) TRUMP, both of South Holland, Ill.; and Mrs. Donald
(Wilma) BELSON, Brookfield, Il.; five brothers, Herman and wife Eloyce STERK,
Claypool; Charles and wife Margaret STERK and Bert ad wife Theresa STERK, both
oif Akron; Robert and wife Sharon STERK, Macon, Ga.; and Lee and wife Leta
STERK, Rochester; and one sister-in-law, Lauraine STERK, Akron. Preceding in death was one brother, John
STERK.
Services
will be at 1 p.m Sunday at Hartzler Funera Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Mark
BERG officiating. Burial will be in the
Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 2
to 4 p.m and 6 to 8 p.m Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Akron United Methodist Church
Building Fund
Saturday, February 17, 1996
[no obits]
Monday, February 19, 1996
Dorothy M. Ihnen
June 4, 1929 - Feb. 16, 1996
Dorothy
M. IHNEN, 66, 609 Crestview Drive, North Manchester, died at 7:45 p.m Friday at
Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne.
She
was born in Anniston, Ala, to Mr. and Mrs. ALEXANDER. On Sept. 2, 1945, she married Walter E IHNEN, who survives She had worked at RBM and Heckman Bindery,
North Manchester She and her husvband
had managed the Root Beer Barrel in North Manchester from 1968-69. She was a member of Disko United Methodist
Church.
Surviving
with her husband are two daughters, Mrs. Larry (Susan) DOCKTER, North
Manchester; and Mrs. Sam (Linda) RIGGLE, Warsaw; two sons, Richard . IHNEN,
North Manchester; and Brian J. IHNEN, Orlando, Fla; one step-son, Larry IHNEN,
North Manchester; nine grandchidren; and two great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were two brothers and one
sister.
Services
will be at 2 p.m Tuesday at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, with
the Rev. Bruce HOSTETLER officiating.
Burial will be in the South Pleasant Cemetery, Wabash County. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m today. Memorials may be made to the Wabash-Miami
Home Healthcare.
Terry L. Mahler
Oct. 17, 1944 - Feb 16, 1996
Terry
L. MAHLER, 51, 6674 North 1000 West, Culver, died at 11:15 p.m Friday at his
residence.
He
was born in Rochester to Elmer and Ida SMITH MAHLER. He was a laundry technician at The Culver Academies and had
resided in Culver for 15 years, having come from Delong. He served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam,
attended the Delong Gospel Lighthouse Church and was a member of Collins-Tasch
American Legion Post No. 399.
Surviving
are two sons, Scott E. and Jeremy R. MAHLER, both of Homedale, Idaho; two
grandchildren; four isters, Bonnie SMITH and Bessie KERNS, both of Logansport;
Katherine JONES, Winamac; and Donna SHILEY, Caldwell, Idaho; and one brother,
Kenneth MAHLER, Ora.
Services
will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Bonine Funeral Home, with the Rev. P. Michael
DIXON officiating. Burial will be in
the Riverside Memorial Cemetery, Monterey.
Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m today at the funeral home. Veteran rites will be conducted at
graveside. Memorials may be made to the
Marshall County Hospice.
Dot G. Smith
Dec. 24, 1904 - Feb. 18, 1996
Dot
G. SMITH, 91, former resident on Barrett Road, Lake Manitou, died at 7:30 a.m.
Sunday at Rochester Health Care Center, where she had resided since May 8,
1987.
She
was born in Kokomo to Earl and Maude LOWLETT SALLEE. On March 11, 1926, in Kokomo, she married Victor L. SMITH, who
died on Dec. 18, 1960. She had been a
resident of Rocheser for many years, having come from Lake Bruce, and prior to
that, Kokomo. She was a bookkeeper and
office manager for the late Dr. D.K. STINSON for many years. She was a member of the Trinity United
Methodist Church and Order of the Eastern Star Chapter No. 70, both of
Rochester; and the Kewanna Mothers Club.
Surviving
are one daughter, Mrs. Larry (Carol) OLMSTEAD, Wabash; two grandchildren, Beth
OLMSTEAD, Philadelphia, Pa.; ad David OLMSTEAD, Greencastle; and one
great-grandson, Joe OLMSTEAD, Greencastle.
Preceding in death was one brother, Frank SALLEE.
Services
will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F.
Cemetery. Friends may call at the
funeral home one hour before services.
Tuesday, February 20, 1996
[no obits]
Wednesday, February 21, 1996
Dora L. Chism Smoker
May 29, 1920 - Feb. 19, 1996
Dora
Louise CHISM SMOKER, 75, 478 Ferry St., Wabash, died at 1:04 a.m. Monday at
Wabash County Hospital.
She
was born in Greenburg to Sherman F. and Etta Mae MARTIN LANE. On April 20, 1938, she married Kelsie H.
CHISM, who died on Dec. 29, 1971. On
Nov. 26, 1975, she married Ernest SMOKER, who survives. She was an employee at Wabash County
Hospital, retiring in May 1985. She was
a member of the Santa Fe United Methodist Church and also attended Wabash First
Brethren Church.
Surviving
with her husband are one daughter, Nancy HOLLER, Denver; two sons, Sherman and
Dale CHISM, both of Peru; eight step-children, Ernest SMOKER Jr., and Edward
SMOKER, both of Rochester; Richard SMOKER, Lawreceburg, Shelby BREECE, Warsaw,
Phyllis Ann SMITH, Terry SMOKER and Dennis SMOKER, all of Ocala, Fla.; and
James SMOKER, Tacoma, Wash.; ten grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren;
and fifteen step-grandchildren.
Preceding in death were one daughter, Mary Etta JEWELL, who died in 1993;
two brothers, Louis and Bill LANE; and one sister, Ruth DONICA.
Services
were at 10:30 a.m. today at Laird Funeral Home, Amboy, with the Revs. Thomas
DAUGHERTY and Ron SIDERS officiating.
Burial was in the Park Lawn Cemetery.
Thhursday, February 22, 1996
Leroy D. Graves
March 12, 1912 - Feb. 21, 1996
Leroy
D. GRAVES, 83, 19681 Brick Road, South Bend, died at 12:30 a.m. Wednesday at
St. Joseph’s Medical Center, South Bend.
He
was born in Kokomo. On Sept. 16, 1934;
he married Opal MILLER, who survives.
Professor Graves received his M.S. degree from Purdue University in 1941
and was a member of the Civil Egineerig faculty at the University of Notre Dame
for 31 years. He was a founding partner
of Shilts, Graves and Associates, Inc., an engieering consulting firm in South
Bend. He was a member of the St Joseph
Valley Chapter of the Indiana Society of Professioal Engineers, the American
Society of Civil Enginers, the American Society for Engineering Education,
Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society, Chi Epsilon and the Methodist Church.
He
was honored in 1981 as the Outstanding Engineer of the Indiana Section of the
American Society of Civil Engieers and as the Engineer of the Year by the St.
Joseph Valley Chapter of the Indiana Society of Professional Engineers
Survivig
with his wife are one daughter, LeeAnn COSPER, Leiden, Netherlands; one son,
Terry GRAVES, Redlands, Calif.; four grandchildren; and one sister, Lillian
CUNNINGHAM, Rochester.
Services
will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Welsheiemer Funeral Home, South Bend. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at
the funeral home.
Mabel K. Heckathorn
Jan. 28, 1910 - Feb. 22, 1996
Mabel
K. HECKATHORN, 86, Rt. 1, Denver, died at 3:08 a.m. today at Miller’s Merry
Manor, Peru.
She
was born in Miami County to Edward and Rose WOLF BLACK. On June 19, 1930, in Mexico, she married Joe
D. HECKATHORN, who died on May 15, 1993.
She was a clerk at Culter Hardware, Peru, for many years before retiring
in 1984. She was a member of the Peru
First Brethren Church.
Surviving
are one daughter, Judy DRISCOLL, Peru; one son, Don HECKATHORN, Denver; one
brother, Paul E. BLACK, Anderson; two sisters, Ruby WILLIAMS, New Waverly; and
Ruth MICHAEL, Wabash; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were her parents, two
great-grandchidren; two sisters, Edna FERGUSON and Carrie SHARP; and three
brothers, Bob BLACK, Art BLACK and Howard BLACK.
Services
will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev. Jim
NAFF officiating. Burial will be in the
Ever-Rest Memorial Park, Logansport.
Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m Friday at the funeral home.
Leona Riddley McConnell
April 11, 1931 - Feb. 20, 1996
Leona
RIDDLEY McCONNELL, 64, 2766 N. Knoll Drive, Macy, died at 10:51 a.m. Tuesday at
Woodlawn Hospital.
She
was born in Knoxville, Tenn., to Robert and Artie MERIDITH HUTTON. She married Ray A. RIDDLEY, who died on
Sept. 21, 1986. She later married
Leionell McCONNELL, who survives She
was a member of the Temple Baptist Church, South Chicago Heights, Ill., and a
graduate of Purdue University, Calumet Campus.
Surviving
with her husband are one daughter, Mrs. Jim (Gale) HARPER, Macy; one son, the
Rev. Al and wife Karen RIDDLEY, Chatham, Ill; and five grandchidren.
Services
will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Smits Funeral Home, Steger Memorial Chapel,
Steger, Ill., with the Rev. Gary HARNER officiating. Burial will be in the Skyline Memorial Park, Monee, Ill. Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday
at the funeral home.
Zimmerman
Family Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of the local arrangements.
Larry A. Miller
Oct. 13, 1946 - Feb. 21, 1996
Larry
Alan MILLER, 49, 1501 Lake Ave., Plymouth, died at 9:55 p.m. Wednesday at his
resdence.
He
was born in Fulton County to Charles Damon and Doris Mae TROUTMAN MILLER. He was a Plymouth resident since 1975,
having come from Argos. He was the
activity director of Social Service for 10 years for the Marshall County Shade
Rest Home, providing therapeutic recreation.
He
was a 1964 graduate of North White High School, Monon, and received his Nursing
Home Administrator’s license through Indiana University and a Social Service
license through Ball State Universty.
He attended the First United Church of Christ, Plymouth, and was a member
of the Richland Center Odd Fellows Lodge No. 435, charter member of Indiana
Activity Directors Association, Plymouth Single Dimensions, Board of Directors
of the Marshall County Neighorhood Center, Marshall County Blueberry Festival
Committee, past president of Marshall County Social Service Council, past state
vice president of Indiana Rural Youth and officer in the District and County
Rural Youth.
Surviving
are his father, C. Damon MILLER, Kewanna; two sisters, Mrs. Larry (Carol A.)
BIBLER and Mrs. Gary (Barbara J.) HITTLE, both of Argos; three aunts, Mrs.
Alfred (Ruth) TAYLOR, Winamac; Mrs. Norman (Lois) HANSEN, Prescott, Ariz.; and
Mrs. Jerome (June) MILLER, Rochester; two uncles, Ivan TROUTMAN, Rochester; and
Charles TROUTMAN, Lutherville, Md.; ten cousins; and companion and confidant,
Peggy VanMETER, Leiters Ford. Preceding
in death were his mother, Doris M. MILLER, who died on Sept. 8, 1992; maternal
grandparents, Perry and Ethel A. TROUTMAN; and pateral grandparents, Charles
and Naomi MILLER
Services
will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at First United Church of Christ, Plymouth, with the
Rev. Ronald LIECHTY officiating. Burial
will be in the McKinley Memorial Gardens, Winamac. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m Friday, and 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to
8 p.m. Saturday at the church fellowship hall.
Odd Fellows Richland Center Lodge No. 435 will conduct a memorial
service at 7 p.m. Saturday at the church.
Memorials may be made to the Marshall County Neighborhood Center and
Hospice of Marshall County.
Johnson-Danielson
Funeral Home, Plymouth, are handling the arrangements.
Friday, February 23, 1996
F. Irene Landis Robbins
Dec. 11, 1911 - Feb. 22, 1996
F.
Irene LANDIS ROBBINS, 84, 300 E Fourth St., Waterhaven Apartments, died at
12:12 p.m Thursday at Woodlawn Hospital.
She
was born in Montezuma to Mr. and Mrs. Frank SMOKER On Oct. 10, 1987, in Wabash, she married George C. ROBBINS, who
died on Oct. 25, 1989. She was a
homemaker and a memer of Fulton County Senior Citizens.
Surviving
are three sons, Lewis and wife Kathleen LANDIS, Fort Worth, Texas; Earl Eugene
and wife Marie LANDIS, Grand Bay, Ala; and Thomas L. and wife Gayle LANDIS,
Rochester; three grandchildren, Richard and wife Diane LANDIS, Mrs. Dan
(Colleen) DIVELY and Larry and wife Greta LANDIS; and six great-grandchildren.
Services
will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Rocheser, with the Rev.
David WELSH officiating. Burial will be
in the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call
from 5 to 8 p.m. today at
the funeral home. Memorials may be made
to the Fulton County Council on Aging.
Saturday, February 24, 1996
Naomi I. Flora
May 31, 1915 - Feb. 23, 1996
Naomi
Irene FLORA, 80, Mexico, died at 11 a.m. Friday at Methodist Hospital,
Indiandpolis
She
was born in Fulton County to Hubert Thomas and Mary M. KINZIE RUNKLE. On January 4, 1936, in Howard County, she
married Harold J. FLORA, who survives. She was a homemaker and member of the
Mexico Old German Baptist Brethren Church.
Surviving
with her husband are two daughters, Joyce Ellen STONER, Brookville, Ohio, and
Carla Jean SHELL, Peru; one son, Ronald H. [FLORA], Peru; eight grandchildren;
eight step-grandchldren; six great-grandchildren; twenty
step-great-grandchildren; eight step-great-great-grandchildren; two sisters,
Herma CONRAD, Logansport, and Norma PUGH, Peru; and five brothers, Charles
[RUNKLE], Macy; Joseph [RUNKLE], Inverness, Fla.; Kenneth [RUNKLE], Macy;
Hubert [RUNKLE], Fort Wayne, and Don [RUNKLE], Angola. Preceding in death were her parents, two
sisters, Virginia BRADEN and Maridean RUNKLE, and one brother, John RUNKLE.
Services
will be Monday at the Mexico Old German Baptist Brethren Church with the home
brethren officiating Burial will be at
Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico Friends may
call from 2-9 p.m. Sunday at McClain Funeral Home, U.S. 31 and Indiana 16,
Denver.
Monday, February 26, 1996
Walter N. Collins
March 15, 1922 - Feb. 25, 1996
Walter
N. “Sparky” COLLINS, 73, Nyona Lake, died at 6:10 a.m. Sunday at his daughter’s
Logansport residence.
He
was born in Logansport to Theodore W. and Pearl E. KIESLING COLLINS. On April 14, 1946, in Logansport, he married
Barbara Jean CROCKETT, who died on Feb. 23, 1988. He was a 1946 graduate of Logansport High School and served in
the U.S. Army from during World War II.
He joined the Indiana National Guard i946 and retired in 1966 as a
master sergeant. He retired from
Rockwell International in 1986, after working 36 years as a coiler.
He
grew up in Logansport and was a former member of the Wheatland Aveue United
Methodist Church. He moved to Nyona
Lake in 1974 and joined the Macy United Methodist Church. He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of
Foreign Wars and the Retired & Enlisted Association. He was a member of the American Legion Post
60, Macy Masonic Lodge, Macy Chapter 124 Order of the Eastern Star, Fort Wayne
Valley of Scottish Rite and Fort Wayne Shrine Club.
Mr.
Collins joined the Wheatland Avenue Church Cub Scout Pack No 3204 in 1931. He
spent the next 65 years as an active member and leader in the Boy Scouts of
America. His accomplishments included:
1939 Eagle Award, organizing Cub Scout Pack 2203, Boy Scout Troop No. 12,
served as Scout Master of Troop No. 492, Post Explorer Advisor Post 2233, and Charter
Unit Representative to Cub Scout Pack No 3215.
He received numerous awards for meritous service including: the District
Award of Merit, Quartermaster Sea Scout, Sea Scout Long Cruise Award; Gold
Braid, Skippers Key Award, Scoutmaster’s Key Award, Arrowhead Award,
Commissioner’s Key Award, Distinguished Commissioner’s Award, Woodbadge Award,
Cub Scouters Award and the Silver Beaver Award. He was a member of the Order of the Arrow. In 1995, he became the first living
recipient of the James E. West Fellowship Award.
He
had served in several capacities in scout camps throughout the area, including
Camp Buffalo, Camp Wildwood, Council Camp and Cub Scout Day Camp. In 1964 he received an award from the
American Red Cross for 23 years of service as water safety insructor. He served as chairman of the Water Safety
and Disaster Committees as well as the American Red Cross Board of Directors
for the Department of Natural Resources.
Surviving
are three daughters, Catherine COLLINS and Sharon L. CROUSSORE, both of
Logansport; and Dr. Lucinda K. WRIGHT, Kokomo; seven grandchildren; and three
great-grandchildren.
Services
will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Fisher Funeral Chapel, Logansport. Burial with military honors will be in the
Fulton Cemetery. Friends may call from
3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral chapel.
Memorials may be made to the Sagamore Council of the Boy Scouts of
America, P.O. Box 865, Kokomo, IN 46903.
Carol F
Hatfield
May 9, 1943 - Feb. 24, 1996
Carol
F. HATFIELD, 52, 610 N. Spring St., Wabash, died at 3:15 p.m. Saturday at Methodist
Hospital, Indianapolis.
She
was born in Wabash to Earl R. and Anna M. TRODER LAMBERT. On June 24, 1962, she married Thomas E.
HATFIELD, who survives. She was a
homemaker, a member of Olive Branch Church of God, Roann, and also attended the
Christian Fellowship Church, North Manchester.
She was a member of the Bells & Beaus Square Dance Club and a 1961
graduate of Laketon High School.
Surviving
with her husband are two sons, Timothy R. HATFIELD, Rockford, Ill; and Thomas
R. HATFIELD, Wabash; four grandchildren; four step-grandchldren; and one
brother, Paul R. LAMBERT, Liberty Mills.
Services
will be at 1 p.m Tuesday at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, with
the Revs. Lawrence SEE and J.P. FREEMAN officiating. Burial will be private.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today, and two hours
prior to the service on Tuesday at the mortuary. Memorials may be made to the Liver Disease Research Foundation.
James R. McCord
Oct. 15, 1909 - Feb. 24, 1996
James
R. McCORD, 86, 18935 North 600 West, Elwood, died at 11:05 a.m. Saturday at St.
Joseph Hospital, Kokomo.
He
was born in Jasper County to John W and Etta McCOY McCORD. On Oct. 20, 1934, in Malita, Ohio, he
married Treva M. LATTA, who died on March 14, 1988 He was a former member of Nyona Lake and was active in the Macy
community. He had retired from the
N&W Railroad section crew and attended the Rigdon United Methodist
Church. He was past master of Grant
Lodge No.637, Swayzee; and a member and past patron of the Swayzee Chapter No.
345 Order of the Eastern Star.
Surviving
are one son, Xen Lee and wife Debbie McCORD, Elwood; three grandchildren, Jason
ad wife Patricia McCORD and Jeremy McCORD, both of Rigdon; and Angela McCORD,
Elwood; one great-grandson, Matthew McCORD, Rigdon; and his step-mother-in-law,
Nellie LATTA, Napoleon, Ohio.
Services
will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Swayzee United Methodist Church, with the
Rev. Jim NICKLES officiating. Burial
will be in the Thrailkill Cemetery, Swayzee.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m Tuesday at the church. A Masonic service will be conducted at 8
p.m. Tuesday at the church.
McClain
Funeral Home, Denver, is handling the arrangements.
Edward Pfledderer
Aug. 24, 1905 - Feb. 25, 1996
Edward
PFLEDDERER, 90, 4508 West and 100 South, Kewanna, died at 8:25 a.m. Sunday at
Rochester Life Care Center, where he had resided for the past six weeks.
He
was born in Cisney Park, Ill., to Adam and Caroline REMM PFLEDDERER. In 1933, he married Orpha L. PRATT, who
preceded him in death. On Jan.20, 1965,
he married Bertha BEAIRD, who died on Dec. 7, 1987. He had been a resident of Kewanna since 1960, having come from
LaCrosse. He retired from farming in
1984 and attended the First Church of God, Rochester.
Surviving
are two daughters, Mrs. Garland (Barbara) WILSON, Kewaa; and Mrs. Betty BRADY,
Athens; three sons, Kenneth and wife Karen PFLEDDERER, LaCrosse; Jerry and wife
Nancy PFLEDDERER, Wnatah; and Jack and wife Reba PFLEDDERER, Rochester; several
grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Mrs. Marie
MERVINE, Kouts; Lizzie PFLEDDERER, Francesville; and Mrs. John (Lydia) HORAK,
Valparaiso. Mr. Pfledderer was one of a
family of 18 children.
Services
will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at he First Church of God, Rochester, with the
Revs. Samuel BENNETT and Leonard JACKSON officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at
Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, and one hour prior to services
Wednesday at the church.
Betty M. Starkey
Sept. 18, 1925 - Feb. 25, 1996
Betty
Marcelle STARKEY, 70, Rt. 4, Peru, died at 11 a.m. Sunday at Miller’s Merry
Manor Nursing Home, Peru.
She
was born in South Bend to Adelbert and Jessie FUNK ALWINE. On July 17, 1943, she married H. Gene
STARKEY, who survives She was a retired
cook, homemaker and mother. She was a
member of the First Baptist Church, Peru, member and past president of the
Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary Post 2067, member of the American
Legion Auxiliary, Moose Lodge Auxiliary, Home Economics Club and Miami County
4-H Fair Board.
Surviving
with her husband are three sons, David and Dean STARKEY, both of Peru; and
Danny STARKEY, Rochester; three daughers, Sandra WARD, Mexico; Shirley CLARK,
O’Fallon, Ill.; and Sherri JOHNSON, Peru; seven grandchildren; six
great-grandchildren; three brothers, Marvin ALWINE, Fort Wayne; Jim ALWINE,
Edwrdsvile, Ill.; and John ALWINE, Buxton, N.C.; and three sisters, Mary
ALWINE, Fort Wayne; Donna ALWINE, South Bend; and Marilyn MATHIAS, Fancy Gap,
Va. Preceding in death was one
grandchid and one brother, Bob ALWINE.
Services
will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, Peru, with the Rev.
Dean FAGER officiating. Burial will be
in the Ever-Rest Memorial Park Cemetery, Cass County. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the
funeral home. Memorials may be ade to
the American Cancer Society.
Tuesday, February 27, 1996
Gertrude A. Hermann Mundt
March 14, 1912 - Feb. 26, 1996
Gertrude
A. HERMANN MUNDT, 83, 414 Sweetgum Road, died at 8:15 p.m. Monday at Life Care
Center of Rochester, where she had resided since November, 1994.
She
was born in Muskegon, Mich., to John and Anna MONSMA GREENDYKE. On Nov. 10, 1934, in LaPorte, she married
Fred R. HERMANN, who died on July 12, 1980.
On Aug. 24, 1987, in Winamac, she married Bernard MUNDT Sr., who died on
Oct.19, 1991. She had lived in the
Rocheser area since 1948, having come from Muskegon, Mich She was a salesperson for the former Wiles
Department Store and a member of Liberty Baptist Church, both of Rochester.
Surviving
are four daughters, Mrs. Gordon (Diane) BATHRICK, Muskegon, Mich; Mrs. Robert
(Sandra) CARPENTER, Jackson, Mich; Mrs. Jerry (Marcia) BEHRENS, Des Moines,
Iowa; and Mrs. Larry (Kristine) MUELLER, Rochester; four sons, Frad Robert and
Anne HERMANN, Milford, Del.; Jerrold W. and Donna HERMANN, Rochester,
Rochester; Dr Bruce D. and Dianne HERMANN, Winaac; and Brad and Kaye HERMANN,
Macy; two step-daughters, Mrs. Frank (Karen) McCULLY, Florida; and Mrs. Richard
(Teryl) WEISNER, Sturgeon Bay, Wis; four step-sons, Bernard MUNDT Jr., Havre de
Grace, Md.; Michel and Kurt MUNDT, both of Muskegon, Mich.; and Marc MUNDT,
Buffalo Grove, Ill; twenty-three grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were one sister,
Catherine MUNDT; and two brothers, Jim and John GREENDYKE.
Services
will be at 2 p.m Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the
Rev. Martin MASITTO officiating. Burial
will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday and one hour prior to
services on Friday at the funeral home.
Wednesday, February 28, 1996
[no obits]
Thursday, February 29, 1996
Joe Fisher
May 18, 1943 - Feb. 28, 1996
Joe
FISHER, 52, 7909 North Tippecanoe Shores, Tippecanoe, died at 1 a.m. Wednesday
at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.
He
was born in Plymouth to Bill and Lottie HARMON FISHER He had spent his entire lfe in the Tippecanoe community, and was
divorced. He was in the logging
business
Surviving
are one daughter, Tammy HERROLD, West Virginia; one grandson, Bryan HERROLD,
West Virginia; his mother, Lottie SANNER, Bourbon; and several aunts, uncles
and cousins.
Arrangements
are pendig at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.
James W. Sayger
Jan 27, 1906 - Feb. 28, 1996
James
W. “Bill” SAYGER, 90, 433 E 18th St., died at 8:10 p.m Wednesday at Woodlawn
Hospital.
He
was born in Athens to Charles P. and Ida May ZELLERS SAYGER On Dec. 14, 1937, in Hammond, he married Lenora
L. HEETER, who survives. He was
formerly employed at Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co, Indiana Harbor, and was a
bartender at Main Street Tavern, Rochester
Surviving
with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy LITTLETON, Culver; and Mrs. Ben
(Sandra) AULT, Rochester; two sons, David L. [SAYGER], Rochester; and Jim L.
[SAYGER], Bonita Springs, Fla.; eighteen grandchildren; eighteen
great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Mary SULLIVAN, Athens; and one brother,
Robert [SAYGER], San Antonio, Texas.
Preceding in death were one son, William E [SAYGER], who died on Sept
11, 1972; two brothers; and one sister.
Services
will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with
the Rev. Jeff TAYLOR officiating.
Burial will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Athens. Friends may call from 11 a.m through the
hour of services Saturay at the funeral home.
Friday, March 1, 1996 to Saturday, March 2,
1996
[no obits]
Monday, March 4, 1996
Arthur E. Quier
Aug. 22, 1936 - March 3, 1996
Arthur
Eugene QUIER, 59, 600 W. Ninth St, Rochester, died a 1:30 a.m. Suday at his
residence.
He
was born in Mentoe to Elmer O. and Cleora E. DILLMAN QUIER. He lived in Rocheser for the past 10
years. He was an U.S. Army Veteran.
Surviving
are his step-mother, Martha NICKERSON, Claypool; compaion Beverly BROWN and her
daughrters Rachel, Martha and Melanie ZIEGER, all of Rochester; four sisters,
Mrs. Norman (Edna) BUSZ, Pierceton; Mrs. Richard (Esther) SMITH, Rochester;
Mrs. Doug (Mary) CASTLE, Kenton, Ohio; and Linda COMBS, Jackson, Ky.; two
brothers, Walter and Betty QUIER, Peru; and Donald and Pat QUIER, Rochester;
and one step-brother, Benny STETSON, Pine Island, Minn
Services
will be at 10:30 a.m Tuesday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with the Rev.
Junior BOSE officiating. Burial will be
in the Mentone Cemetery, where military rites are to be conducted by the
American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Friends may call from 6-8 p.m Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Rochester American
Legion.
Maria Weber
Jan. 7, 1912 - March 3, 1996
Maria
WEBER, 84, 2907 Barrett Road, died at 2:05 p.m. Sunday at Woodlawn HospitaL.
She
was born in Tschippendorf, Romania, to Michael and Barbara THEILL OHLER. On Nov.13, 1929 in Tschippendorf, she
married George WEBER, who died Oct. 1, 1976
She
came to the United States from Romania in 1952. She moved to Fulton County in 1970. She was a homemaker and a member of the Rochester Church of
Christ.
Surviving
are two sons, Michael and Janet WEBER, Rochester, and George and Earline WEBER,
Liberty, Texas; eight gradchdren; nineteen great-gradchildren; four sisters,
Katharine PRALL, Germany; Barbara WEBER, Austria; Mrs. Hermi FISH, Yakima,
Wash. and one brother, Michael OHLER, Wenatchee, Wash.
Services
will be at 2 p.m Wednesday at the Rochester Church of Christ with the Rev. Jim
DILLINGER officiating. Burial will be
in the Rochester Citizens Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and one hour before services at
Zimmerman Famly Funeral Home.
Verlie J. VanLue
Oct. 25, 1924 - March 2, 1996
Verlie
Jean VanLUE, formerly of 109 Ohio St., died Saturday 10L15 a.m. at Lifecare
Center.
She
was born n Prestonsburg, Ky., to Green and Ulah TUSSEY BRADLEY. On July 15, 1944 in Rensselaer she married Robert
D. VanLUE, who died Dec. 19, 1981.
Surviving
are one [step]-daughter; Mrs. Roy (Phyllis) NORMAN, Rochester; [two] sons,
Robert ad Larry [VanLUE] of Rochester; [step-son] Jerry BLANCHARD, Rochester;
[her mother Ulah BRADLEY, Liberty Mills]; three sisters, Gladys PFLEDDERRER,
Liberty Mills, [Mrs. Richard] Barbara MILLER, Winona Lake, [Mrs. Roger] Sandra
GROSSNICKLE, North Manchester; eleven grandchildren; nineteen
great-grandchildren. [Preceding in
death were one sister, Geraldine BRADLEY]; and three brothers, Lonnie, Oscar
and Billy BRADLEY.
Graveside
services were at 10 a.m. today at the Mt Zion Cemetery with the Rev. Larry
PYEATT officiatng Zimmerman Family
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Stephnie Jo Reffitt
March 24, 1981 - March 1, 1996
Stephnie
Jo REFFITT, 14, 8793 S 125 East, Rochester, died at 11 p.m Friday at the scene
of an accident on Indana 25 north of Fulton.
She
was born in Peru to Marcus J. and Connie J. (GUNTER) REFFITT.
She
was an eghth grade student at Caston Junior High School and attended Antioch
Baptist Church. She was a member of the
4-H Horse and Pony Club and the Caston Junior High School golf team.
Surviving
with her parents are two sisters, Elizabeth Ann REFFITT and Elaina Jean
REFFITT, both of Rochester; maternal grandparents, Ralph and Janet GUNTER,
Argos; paternal grandparents, Harold and Biddie Jean REFFITT, Rochester
paternal great-grandmother, Dorothy REFFITT, Macy, and aunts and uncles.
Services
will be at 11 a.m Tuesday at Zimerman Family Funeral Home, Fulton, with the
Rev. Bryan CLEMANS officiating Burial
will be in the Fulton Cemetery. Friends
may call from 3-8 p.m Monday and after 9 a.m Tuesday at the funeral home.
Betty Jo Leedy
Feb. 17, 1944 - March 3, 1996
Betty
Jo (HAUSER) LEEDY, 52, Deedsville, died at 7:05 p.m. Sunday at her mother’s
residece, 502 East Rochester St., Akron.
She had been in failing health for six months.
She
was born in Lubbock, Texas, to Charles Edward and Lois MILLER HAUSER. On Aug. 12, 1967 in Macy she married Richard
E. LEEDY who survives. She was a
homemaker and employee of Hart, Schaffner and Marx Corp. where she was a die
cutter and surger. She lived in the
Deedsville community for 29 years.
Surviving
with her husband are two daughters, Amy Jo and Jamie Jo [LEEDY], and two sons,
Mark E. and Daryl K. [LEEDY], all of Deedsville; her mother, Lois R. HAUSER,
Akron; one sister, Sue McGUIRE, Indianapolis, and one niece, Lynelle McGUIRE,
Miami, Fla. Preceding in death was her
father, Charles, who died Jan. 27, 1992.
Services
will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron, with the
Rev. James MALBONE officiating. Friends
may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and after 9 a.m. Wednesday.
Memorias may be made to Hope Hospice of Fulton County.
Tuesday, March 5, 1996
Wade L. Holloway
Aug. 19, 1920 - March 4, 1996
Wade
L. HOLLOWAY, 75, 202 S Maple St., Akron, died at 9:35 a.m. Monday at Lutheran
Hospital, Fort Wayne.
He
was born in New Paris to Fred and Vera STAHLY HOLLOWAY. On Nov. 23, 1941, in Akron, he married Velma
I. DAVIS, who survives. He was a Mobil
Oil distributor for over 35 years and drove a school bus for Tippecanoe Valley
Schools for several years. He was a
member of the Akron Church of the Brethren and the Rochester Masonic Lodge,
formerly known as the Akron Masonic Lodge.
Surviving
with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Ronald (Patricia) JONES, Silver Lake; and
Mrs. Jeffrey (Debra) TURNER, Warsaw; seven grandchildren; four
great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Gerald (Arlene) GEARHART and Mrs.
Norman (Rozella) TINKEY, both of Akron; and Mrs. Kenneth (Pauline) RYMAN,
Warsaw; one brother, Carlyle and wife Wilma HOLLOWAY, Akron; and one
foster-brother, Terry and wife Maureen WEED, Ft. Lauderdale. Preceding in death was one sister, Betty
MEREDITH.
Services
will be at 10:30 a.m Thursday at the Akron Church of the Brethren, with the
Revs. John MISHLER, Olden MITCHELL and Richard KNARR officiating. Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8
p.m. Wednesday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. Memorials may be made to the Akron Church of the Brethren or
Heart Association.
Paul Backus
June 4, 1906 - March 4, 1996
Paul
BACKUS, 89, forerly of Akron, died at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Life Care Center of
Rochester.
He
was born in Madison to John and Virginia STOCKDALE BACKUS. On April 5, 1930, in Hanover, he married
Velma M. KERN, who died on Nov. 18, 1990.
He was the former owner of the Times Theatre, Rochester, and was a
member of the Indiana-Kentucky Baptist Church, Madison.
Surviving
are one son, James BACKUS, Wabash; two grandsons, Steven BACKUS, Akron; and
Daniel BACKUS, Mentone; and eight great-gradchildren. Preceding in death were two grandchildren, two brothers and two
sisters.
Graveside
services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Rochester Citizens Cemetery. There will be a private family visitation at
the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Wavelene Hoppes
Dec. 31, 1906 - March 3, 1996
Wavelene
HOPPES, 89, formerly of 436 S. Broadway, Peru, died at 4:40 p.m. Sunday at Life
Care Center of Rochester.
She
was born in Redkey to Charles and Herma COONS RANTZ. On May 1, 1926, she married R. Clyde HOPPES, who died June 16,
1974. She was a homemaker and a member
of the Peru Grace Brethren Church, Dukes Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, Peru
Garden Club, Women’s Missionary Fellowship of Grace Brethren Church, Peru, and
the Anachronian Club.
Surviving
are one son, Robert HOPPES, Rochester; three daughters, Mrs. Dale (Mary Jo)
THOMAS, Lockport, Ill.; Mrs. Donald (Dorothy) THOMAS, Salina, Kan.; Mrs. Earl
(Joyce) GLASSBURN, Kokomo; nine grandchildren; and thirteen
great-grandchildren. Preceding in death
were one brother and one grandson.
Services
will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Peru Grace Brethren Church, with the Rev.
Gerald KELLEY officiating. Burial will
be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Peru.
Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the
Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, Peru, and one hour before the service on Thursday
at the church.
Judy Kay Rater
Jan. 1, 1939 - March 3, 1996
Judy
Kay RATER, 57, Rt. 3, Box 130, Winamac, died at 6:30 a.m. Sunday at Methodist
Hospital of Indiana, Indianapolis. She was born in Lake Bruce to Lawrence H. and
Ethel Mae COPELAND HETTINGER. On June
4, 1960, in Winamac, she married Carl R. RATER, who survives. She had resided in Winamac all of her life
and was a 1957 graduate of Winamac High School. She was a homemaker and former telephone operator with United
Telephone Co.
Surviving
with her husband are four daughters, Louise WRIGHT, Belleville, Ill.; Donna Sue
WALKER, Rensselaer; Carla Lynn ROBINSON, Medaryville; and Becky Jo GOOD,
Winamac; two sons, Carl Dewayne RATER, Buckeye, Ariz.; and Jeffery Dean RATER,
Medaryville; eleven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one brother,
Larry HETTINGER, Terre Haute. Preceding
in death were one grandson, one great-grandson, and a brother, Tommy HETTINGER.
Services
will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Frain Mortuary, Winamac, with the Rev. Carl
LENDERMON officiating. Burial will be
in the Winamace Cemetery. Friends may
call from 2-5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m
today and after 8 a.m. Wedesday at the funeral home.
Timothy F. O’Neill
Sept. 23, 1936 - Feb. 25, 1996
Word
was received that Timothy Francis O’NEILL, 59, died Feb. 25, in Sarasota, Fla.
He
was born in Hartford, Conn. He was
raised Catholic and became a Baptist when he married his wife Glenda in
1958. He served in the U.S. Air Force
and had lived in Texas, New York, California, Oregon, Indiana and Florida.
Mr.
O’Neill lived in Rochester from 1969 through 1973. He was the assistant plant manager at the Torin Plant, having
transferred to Rochester in 1969 from their facility in Torrington, Conn. He was a member of the Moose Lodge, active
in the bowling league, and coach of his son’s Little League team, the
Lions. In Sarasota, Fla., he continued
his career in the manufacturing industry and then became a letter carrier for
the United States Postal Service.
He
is survived by his wife, Glenda [O’NEILL]; his mother, Edith TAYLOR, Bristol,
Conn.; one daughter, Shirlynn HUDSPETH, Valdosta, Ga.; two sons, Timothy
[O’NEILL] III, Sarasota, Fla.; and Benjamin [O’NEILL], North Port, Fla.; three
sisters, Gertrude WOODS, Bristol, Conn., Mary Jane CAGUE, Menlo Park, Calif.;
and Ann MARTIN, Salters, S.C.
Visitation
was at the Robart’s Funeral Home, Sarasota, Fla., and the funeral service was
Feb. 28 at Bee Ridge Baptist Church, Sarasota, Fla. Burial was in the Palms Memorial Park, Sarsota, Fla.
Correspondence
to the family can be addressed to: 2722 Jamaico Street, Sarasota, FL 34231.
Wednesday, March 6, 1996
[no obits]
Thursday, March 7, 1996
Margaret R. McSwain
May 19, 1912 - March 6, 1996
Margaret
R. McSWAIN, 83, Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, died at 12:10
p.m. Wednesday at her residence.
She
was born in South Carolina to James G. and Katharine EDWARDS ROGERS. On Aug. 23, 1936, in Latta, S.C., she
married George Robert McSWAIN, who died in July, 1951. Formerly of Lexington, S.C., she was a
school teacher in South Carolina for over 30 years. She was a member of the Akron United Methodist Church.
Surviving
are one daughter, Dot LYNN, Rochester; and two grandsons, Craven LYNN, Fort
Wayne; and Bob LYNN, Bloomington.
Preceding in death were one son, George Robert McSWAIN Jr., who died in
1976; and two sisters, Dorothy LEMMON and Katharine REICH.
Services
will be at 2 p.m Sunday at Lexington United Methodist Church, Lexington, S.C.,
with the Rev. John ROPP officiating.
Burial will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Columbia, S.C. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. today at
the Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.
Memorials may be made to the Akron United Methodist Church or American
Cancer Society.
J. Walter Smythe
April 5, 1924 - March 5, 1996
J.
Walter SMYTHE, 71, 5662 W. Second St., (Palestine) Mentone, died at 10:20 a.m.
Tuesday at his residence.
He
was born in Warsaw to Harold Asa and Josie Helen HEROD SMYTHE. On Aug. 20, 1942, he married Darlene Irene
FINTON, who died on Feb. 21, 1993. He
was a lifetime area resident and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He had worked at Orthopedic Equipment,
Bourbon. He retired from DePuy, Warsaw,
in 1989. He was a member of Moose Lodge
No. 1423, American Legion Post 49 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1126, all
of Warsaw.
Surviving
are two daughters, Mrs. Steve (Linda) WOLFE, Palestine; and Mrs. Jeff (Connie)
RUSSELL, Topeka, Kan.; two sons, Daniel and wife Niki SMYTHE, Monticello, Ark.;
and Rodney and wife Paula SMYTHE, Palestine; one sister, Betty UTTER,
Rochester; one brother, Harry and wife Buthene SMYTHE, Mentone; and seven
grandchildren; three great-gradchildren.
Preceding in death were five brothers, Leon, Kenneth, Harold Jr., Robert
and Gene Earl [SMYTHE].
Services
will be at 1 p.m Friday at King Memoria Home, Mentone. Burial will be in the Palestine
Cemetery. Graveside military rites will
be conducted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8
p.m. today at the funeral home.
Joseph A. Williams
March 10, 1908 - March 6, 1996
Joseph
A. WILLIAMS, 87, 438 East 750 South, Rochester, died at 8:45 a.m. Wednesday at
the Life Care Center of Rochester.
He
was born in Liberty Township, Fulton County, to Willard and May WHYBREW
WILLIAMS. On Jan. 21, 1933, in
Rochester, he married Anna L. BALDWIN, who died on Sept. 23, 1988. He was a retired farmer and livestock
hauler. He was a member of the Fulton
United Methodist Church, 50-year member of the Fulton Masonic Lodge, South Bend
Scottish Rite, Fort Wayne Mizpah Shrine and 50-year member of the Fulton Fire
Department.
Surviving
are one daughter, Mrs. Jim (Shirley) BROWN, Rochester; one son, Don D. and wife
Carrie WILLIAMS, Rochester; four grandchildren, Mike WILLIAMS, Laguna, Calif.;
Perry BROWN, Rochester; Kip WILLIAMS, Wheatfield; and Pat BROWN, Ossian; and
four great-grandchildren. Preceding in
death were two brothers, Chester [WILLIAMS], who died on Oct. 12, 1994, and
Clarence [WILLIAMS], who died in 1933.
Services
will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Zimmerma Family Funeral Home, Fulton, with
the Rev. George HAPNER officiating.
Burial will be in the Fulton Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday and after 9 a.m. Saturday at
the funeral home. Memorials may be made
to the Fulton United Methodist Church or to the charity of one’s choice.
Rose M. Clay
March 4, 1895 - March 7, 1996
Rose
M. CLAY, 101, formerly of 719 Madison St., died at 1 a.m today at Life Care Center
of Rochester.
She
was born in Logansport to Peter and Emily THOMA WASOSKI. In July, 1916, at South Bend, she married
Edgar CLAY, who died in July, 1967. She
was a retired employee of the former Karn Coffee Shop, Rochester, and a member
of the Trinity United Methodist Church.
Survivors
are one daughter, Marjorie NIXON, Rochester; one son, Herbert W. CLAY Sr.,
Phoenix, Ariz.; six grandchildren; fourteen great-gradchildren; and six
great-great-grandchldren Preceding in
death were one great-grandson, Patrick WALTERS; five brothers and three
sisters.
Graveside
services will be at 1 p.m Saturday at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery, with the
Rev. Donald BRENNEMAN officiating.
There will be no visitation.
Zimmerman
Family Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of the arrangements.
Vernon Sullivan
Oct. 27, 1923 - March 7, 1996
Vernon
“Jay” SULIVAN, 72, Twelve Mile, died at 3:20 a.m today at Memorial Hospital,
Logansport.
He
was born in Twelve Mile to Milo and Cora D BLACK SULLIVAN. On Jan. 2, 1948, in Logansport, he married
Mabel L CRILL, who survives. He retired
as a Conrail conductor on June 17, 1983, after 33 years. He was a member of the Corinth Brethren
Church, American Legion Post No. 60, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 3790,
Logansport Eagles Lodge No. 323, and the United Transportation Union. He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran.
Surviving
with his wife are one son, Mike and
wife Shelia RUNKLE, Bahama, N.C.; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren;
one brother, Marion M. SULLIVAN, Wilton, Ark.; and several nieces and
nephews. Preceding in death were two
sisters.
Services
will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home,
Logansport, with the Rev. Donald RUHL officiatig. Burial will be in the Corinth Cemetery, Twelve Mile. Graveside full military rites will be
conducted by the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, Logansport, and
the Walton American Legion. Friends may
call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Friday, March 8, 1996
Carol E. Tendziegloski
Jan. 16, 1952 - March 7, 1996
Carol
E. TEDZIEGLOSKI, 44, 3444 Second Ave., Detroit, Mich., died at 11:40 a.m.
Thursday at her residence.
She
was born in Garden City, Mich., to Lynden and Barbara GRANCE SWANSON. In 1977, she married John TENDZIEGLOSKI, who
survives in Silver Lake. She had been a
resident of Detroit, Mich., the past 11 years, having come from Warsaw. She was a waitress.
Surviving
are a companion, Darrell DEATON, Detroit, Mich.; one daughter, Judy SWANSON, Rochester;
two grandsons, David and Kyle SWANSON, Rochester; her mother, Barbara SWANSON,
Akron; one sister, Mrs. Edwin (Barbara) REEVES, Pierceton; and one brother,
Lynden and wife Terry SWANSON Jr., Akron.
Preceding in death was her father, who died in 1974.
Services
will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester,
with the Rev. John ZAHN officiatig.
Burial will be in the Athens Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4 to 8
p.m. Monday and from 9 a.m through the hour of services Tuesday at the funeral
home. A vigil prayer service will be
recited at 5:30 p.m Monday evening at the funeral home.
Rena Wright
April 28, 1900 - March 7, 1996
Rena
WRIGHT, 95, formerly of 1025 Madison St., died at 2:45 p.m. Thursday at Wesley
Manor United Methodist Home, Frankfort, where she had resided since 1987.
She
was born near Rochester to William and Amanda SWINEHART WRIGHT. She lived most of her life in Rochester and
many winters in West Palm Beach, Fla.
She was a graduate of DePauw University, and completed work at Purdue
and Columbia universities. She was in
charge of the English departmet at Rochester Community Schools for many years,
before retiring in 1967. She also
taught German, History and Social Studies.
She was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church, Tri Kappa
Sorority, Daughters of the American Revolution, Rochester Classroom Teachers
Association and Indiana State Teachers Association.
Services
will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Grace United Methodist Church, with the Rev.
C. David HOGSETT officiatng. Burial
will be in the Reichter Cemetery, near Rochester. There will be no visitation or viewing. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to the service.
Foster
& Good Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of the arrangements.
Richard F. Riewoldt
Aug. 9, 1917 - March 7, 1996
Richard
F. RIEWOLDT, 78, 7020 East 25 North, Logansport, died at 5:15 p.m. Thursday at
Memorial Hospital, Logansport.
He
was born in Chicago, Ill., to Richard Eric and Alma LANG RIEWOLDT. On Sept. 3, 1955, in Logansport, he married
Nell JOHNSON, who survives. He was
retired from Delco Electronics as a tool and die maker. He was a lifetime member of the Disabled
American Veterans and American Legion Post No. 60, Logansport, served in World
War II as a scout and received the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He was an avid artist and enjoyed hunting
and fishing.
Surviving
with his wife are one son, Charles RIEWOLDT; two daughters, Pat ARONE and Patty
Ann JOHNSON; four grandsons, Joel ARONE, Jeremy JOHNSON, and Richard F. and
David A. RIEWOLDT; one granddaughter, Jerilyn SMITH; one great-grandson,
Nicholas ARONE; and two great-graddaughters, Lizie and Page SMITH.
Services
will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home,
Logansport, with the Rev. William Art MALONEY officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery,
Logansport. Full military graveside
rites will be conducted by the American Legion Post No. 60. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m today at
the funeral home. Memorials may be
made to the Veterans Home, Marion.
Saturday, March 9, 1996
Myron Overmyer
Myron
OVERMYER, 57, 2812 18th B Road, Tippecanoe, died at 8:14 a.m. Friday in the
emergency room at Pennock Hospital, Hastings, Mich., following a sudden
illness.
Arrangements
are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.
Christina L. Ault
Christina
L. AULT, 23, 1340 Holloway Drive, Plymouth, died at 10:38 a.m. Friday following
a traffic accident in Marshall County.
Arrangements
are pending at VanGilder Funeral Home, Plymouth.
Monday, March 11, 1996
Margaret Ashton
Margaret
ASHTON, 84, Life Care Center of Rochester, died at 5:15 p.m. Sunday at Woodlaw
Hosptal.
She
was a former resident of 300 E. Fourth St.
Arrangements
are pending at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.
Christina L. Ault
May 13, 1972 - March 8, 1996
Services
will be at 2 pm. Tuesday at Van Gilder Funeral Home, Plymouth, for Christina L.
AULT, 23, 1340 Holloway Drive, Plymouth.
The
Rev. Larry FERGUSON will officiate.
Burial will be in the Culver Masonc Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the
funeral home. Memorials may be made to
The Boys and Girls Club of Marshall County.
Miss
Ault died at 10:38 a.m. Friday in an automobile accident at the intersection of
12B and Fir roads. She was born in
Plymouth to John and Malaya “May” CONLEY AULT.
She was a lifetime resident of Plymouth and had worked at United
Technologies, Bourbon, for the past six years.
She was a 1990 graduate of Plymouth High School and was active in youth
bowling and girl’s softball, both of Plymouth.
Surviving
are her parents, John and Malaya “May” AULT, Plymouth; fiance, Tim MILLER,
Plymouth; maternal grandparents, Irvan (step-grandfather) and Patricia JYLAND,
Rochester; paternal grandmother, Corriene MECHLING, Tippecanoe; and one sister,
Kimberly AULT, Plymouth. Preceding in
death were two grandfathers, Russell CONLEY, Rochester, and Norman “Tiny” AULT,
Argos.
Robert G. Buck
July 1, 1908 - March 9, 1996
Robert
Gamble BUCK, 87, 2306 County Road 300 East, Rochester, died at 3 p.m. Saturday
at Rochester Health Care Center.
He
was born in Perrysburg to Lemuel and Maxie GAMBLE BUCK. On Jan. 21, 1961, in Rochester, he married
Ruth F. BARKMAN, who died on Dec. 28, 1991.
He had lived in Rochester since 1973, having come from Gas City, where
he had resided for 35 years. He worked
for McLain Trucking Corp., Marion, as a driver for 30 years before retiring in
1973. He was a member of the Teamsters
Union.
Survivimg
are one daughter, Mrs. Bill (Darlene) VALE, Syracuse; one step-son, Sven and
wife Carol BARKMAN, Macy; four grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; six
great-grandchildren; one sister, Helen YOUNG, Rochester; and one sister-in-law,
Esther BUCK, Rochester. Preceding in
death with his wife and parents were one sister, Ruth BUCK BUTT; two brothers,
Cecil and Marion BUCK; one grandson, Doug VALE, who died in 1968; and one niece
and two nephews.
Services
will be at 2:30 p.m Tuesday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester,
with the Rev. David WELSH officiating.
Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today and
after 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Macy Christian Church.
Joe Fisher
May 18, 1943 - Feb. 28, 1996
Joe
FISHER, 52, 7909 North Tippecanoe Shores, Tippecanoe, died at 1 a.m. Wednesday,
Feb. 28, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.
He
was born in Plymouth to Bill and Lottie HARMON FISHER. He lived his entire life in the Tippecanoe
community, was in the loggig business and was divorced.
Surviving
are one daughter, Tammy HERROLD, West Virginia; one grandson, Bryan HERROLD,
West Virginia; his mother, Lottie SANNER, Bourbon; and several aunts, uncles
and cousins. Preceding in death were a
son, Michael Joseph [FISHER], who died on July 6, 1969; and his father, who
died in 1957.
Graveside
services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Walnut Church of the Brethren
Cemetery, southeast of Argos, with the Rev. Tony SCHNEIDERS officiating.
Grossman
Funeral Home,Argos, is in charge of the arrangements.
Myron R. Overmyer
June 28, 1938 - March 8, 1996
Services
were at 10 a.m. today at Tippecanoe Community Church, Tippecanoe, for Myron R.
OVERMYER, 57, 2812 18B Road, Tippecanoe.
The
Rev. Donald KAKAVEOS officiated. Burial
was in the Tippecanoe Cemetery.
Mr.
Overmyer died at 8:14 a.m. Friday at Pennock Hospital, Hastings, Mich. He was born near Richland Center to Ralph
and Clara BEEHLER OVERMYER. On June 29,
1957, in Tippecanoe, he married Rosalee SHAFER, who survives. He had been a resident of Tippecanoe and
Richland Center communities his entire life and was a 1956 graduate of Richland
Center High School. He worked for
Bendix Corp., South Bend, for 18 years.
For the past 11 years he had been driving trucks for D.W. Smith Trucking
Co., Akron. He was a member of the
Tippecanoe Community Church, Tippecanoe.
Surviving
with his wife are three daughters, Mrs. Larrie (Ruth) KREFT, Tippecanoe; Mrs.
Bob (Tammy) COOK, Etna Green; and Amanda GERRARD, Tippecanoe; three sons, Randy
and wife Melanie OVERMYER, Tippecanoe; and Timothy and wife Diane and Dennis
and wife Cindy OVERMYER, both of Bourbon; fifteen grandchildren; two brothers,
Marvin and wife Linda OVERMYER, Rochester; and Clair OVERMYER, Ft. Lauderdale,
Fla.; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Precedig in death were his parents.
Eugene O. Phillips
June 8, 1926 - March 9, 1996
Eugene
O. PHILLIPS, 69, 523 E. Ninth St., died at 10:50 p.m. Saturday at Memorial
Hospital, South Bend. He was born in Fort Payne, Ala., to Odell and Minnie
PARTRIDGE PHILLIPS. On Jan. 24, 1948,
in Rise Fond, Ga., he married Helen P. LANG, who survives. He retired Oct 1, 1983, as a pressman for
American National Can Co., Hammond, where he worked for 30 years. He served in the U.S. Navy.
Surviving
with his wife are two daughters, Joyce EWING, Leiters Ford; and Mrs. Tim
(Helen) DURKES, Rochester; one son, Ted and wife Viki PHILLIPS, Rochester; nine
grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; two sisters, Audrey JACKS, Rochester;
and Mrs. Lacy (Doris) CONLEY, Delong.
Services
will be at 10:30 a.m Wednesday at the Hartler Funeral Home, Rochester, with the
Rev. Floyd ALLEN officiating. Burial
will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral
home.
Leona M. Starkey
Dec. 23, 1932 - March 10, 1996
Leona
Marie STARKEY, 63, 18737 Hickory Road, Argos, died at 10:38 a.m Sunday at St.
Joseph’s Hospital of Marshall County, Plymouth.
She
was born in Argos to Lester ands Mary SHULTZ SENSIBAUGH. On Aug. 11, 1951, in Argos, she married
Donald R. STARKEY. They were later
divorced and he resides in Grovertown.
She was a beautician and had worked for Hart Schaffner & Marx Corp.,
Rochester. She was a member of the
Jordan Baptist Church, southwest of Argos.
Surviving
are three daughters, Mrs. Richard (Donna M.) CRUM, Argos; Mrs. Robert (Debra
A.) SPENNER, Bremen; and Mrs. Donald (Cheryl L.) ISOM, Rochester; two sons,
Michael and wife Cindy STARKEY, Argos; eight grandchildren; six sisters, Mrs.
John (Martha) HOTT and Mrs. Jim (Wanda) FOX, both of Rochester; Mrs. Don
(Frances) MARK and Mrs. Tom (Doris) VERMILLION, both of Plymouth; Mrs. Vernon
(Phyllis) BARNES, Vancouver, Wash.; and Mrs. Dennis (Thelma) NELSON, New Port,
Tenn.; two brothers, Gene and wife Kathy SENSIBAUGH and Donald SENSIBAUGH, both
of Argos; one half-sister, Mrs. Alice BANKS, Culver; one half-brother, Dale and
wife Janet SENSIBAUGH, Culver; and several nieces and nephews.
Services
will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with the Rev.
Arley MITCHUM officiating. Burial will be in the Maxinkuckee I.O.O.F. Cemetery,
near Culver. Friends may call from 4 to
8 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 a.m. through the hour of services Wednesday at the
funeral Home. Memorials may be made to
the Michael Hott Paraplegic Memorial Fund in memory of Mrs. Leona Starkey.
Tuesday, March 12, 1996
Raymond F. Zimmerman Sr.
Biv, 22m 1898 - March 11, 1996
Raymond
F. ZIMMERMAN Sr., 86, 976 S. Dogwood Drive, died at 3:30 p.m. Monday at
Woodlawn Hospital.
He
was born in Logansport to Charles and Carrie ZIMMERMAN. On March 19, 1953, in Peru, he married Byrel
E. NOBLE, who died on Dec. 28, 1988.
Formerly of 1717 Clifton Ave., Logansport, he worked at the Peru Foundry
for 11 years and retired from Rockwell Standard in 1973 after 23 years.
Surviving
are three daughters, Kitty MILLOW, Rochester; Sherry DEAN, Elizabethtown, Ky.;
and Suzie DEAN, Radcliff, Ky.; one son, Raymond ZIMMERMAN Jr., San Andreas,
Calif.; one step-son, Charles Mike EMMERD, Logansport; seven grandchildren; and
three great-grandchildren. Preceding in
death were one brother and one sister.
Services
will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home,
Logansport, with the Rev. James DILLINGER officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery,
Logansport. Friends may call from 4 to
8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Arthur Lange
Nov. 28, 1923 - March 11, 1996
Arthur
LANGE, 72, 3319 Blynshire Ct., North Vernon, died at 8:30 a.m. Monday at the
Veterans Administration Hospital, Indianapolis.
He
was born in Iowa to John Henry and Martha LANGE. On Nov.10, 1944, he married Betty RUEDE, who survives. He had resided in North Vernon for eight
years and was formerly employed as a Local 172 pipefitter, South Bend. He was a World War II Army veteran and a
member of the Lord of Life Lutheran Church and American Legion Post No. 199 in
Country Square Lakes, both of North Vernon.
Surviving
with his wife are one son, Richard LANGE, Hoffman Estates, Ill.; one daughter,
Sandra HOPKINS, Brownsburg; his mother, Martha LANGE, Rochester; one brother,
Donald LANGE, Phoenix, Ariz.; two sisters, Elverne WILKES, Rochester; and
Elaine ADAMS, Indianapolis; one granddaughter, Andrea HOPKINS, Brownburg; and
two grandsons, Jason and Bryan LANGE, both of Hoffman Estates, Ill. Preceding in death were his father and one
brother, Wilbur LANGE.
Services
will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Lord of Life Lutheran Church, North
Vernon, with the Rev. Richard TREMAIN officiating. Burial will be in the Vernon Cemetery, Vernon. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday
at the Dove-Sharp & Rudicel Funeral Home, North Vernon; and after 9 a.m.
Thursday at the church. Memorials may
be made in care of the funeral home to Lord of Life Lutheran Church.
Wednesday, March 13, 1996
Margaret B. Ashton
Sept. 25, 1911 - March 10, 1996
Services
will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Grace United Methodist Church for Margaret B.
ASHTON, 84, Life Care Center of Rochester.
The
Rev. Jeff TAYLOR will officiate.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m today at the Foster & Good Funeral
Home, Rochester, and one hour prior to the service on Thursday at the church.
Graveside
serives and interment will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Reading Township
Cemetery, Farnhamville, Iowa, with the Rev. David KRUSE officiatng. The Palmer Funeral Home, Gowrie, Iowa, will
be in charge of the graveside services.
Mrs.
Ashton died at 5:15 p.m. Sunday at Woodlawn Hospital. She was born in Galveston, Texas, to John Arthur and Gertrude
RAMAKERS BEUG. On Sept. 9, 1930, in St
Louis, Mo., she married the Rev. Cyril ASHTON, who died on Oct. 23, 1965. She was a resident of Rochester for the past
13 years, having come from Denton, Texas.
Prior to her residence at Life Care Center, she lived at 300 E. Fourth
St. She had also been a former resident
of Farnhamville, Iowa, where her husband pastored the United Methodist Church.
She
was a homemaker, a housemother for many years at Westmar College, La Mars,
Iowa, and a hostess at a Methodist Retirement Home in Sioux City, Iowa. She was a hostess at a retirement home in
Denton, Texas, prior to moving to Rochester.
She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and active in RSVP,
both of Rochester.
Surviving
are two daughters, Mrs. Burton (Margaret) YOUNGSTROM, Rochester; and Mrs.
Robert (Dorothy) LAMBERT, Oklahoma City, Okla.; one son, John and wife JoAnn
ASHTON, Sioux Falls, S.D.; ten grandchildren, Tim YOUNGSTROM, Knoxville, Tenn.;
Teri FURNIVALL and Stuart YOUNGSTROM, both of Rochester; Scott YOUNGSTROM,
Ocala, Fla.; Lory CHAPLIN, Bloomfield, Iowa; Heidi JAHN, Pleasant Hill, Ill.;
Dan ASHTON, Des
Moines, Iowa; Jody DANIELSON, Ames, Iowa; John
LAMBERT, Albuquergue, N.M; and Jennifer SAPPINGTON, Oklahoma City, Okla;
eighteen great-grandchildren two sisters, Mrs. Pat (Barbara) McCLAY, Sun City,
Arz.; and Mrs. Tony (Lucille) MORRIS, Seattle, Wash.; and one brother, Theodore
and wife Lucille BEUG, Chicago, Ill.
Thursday, March 14, 1996
[no obits]
Friday, March 15, 1996
Julia A. Day
March 29, 1929 - March 14, 1996
Julia
Ann “Judy” DAY, 66, 120 N. Mishawaka St., Akron, died at 4:10 p.m. Thursday at
her residece.
She
was born in Roann to Joseph and Mary CRIST BIDWELL. On Sept. 4, 1947, in Indianapolis, she married Richard E. DAY,
who survives. While growing up, she
spent a great deal of time with her parent’s best friends, Noble and Ina
TOMBAUGH of Roann, who she considered her second parents. She was the co-owner of Day hardware,
Akron. She was active in the Republican
Party, going to the State Convention as a delegate several times and had been
an alternate to the National Convention in 1984.
She
was past president of Tribal Trails Girl Scout Council, a former precinct
commtteeman, member of the Akron United Methodist Church, past president of
Kappa Dalta Phi Sorority, and member of the Akron Chamber of Commerce.
Surviving
with her husband are one daughter, Mrs. Jim (Pamela) VANDERMARK, Akron; one
son, Joseph and wife Marianne DAY, Akron; five grandchildren, Mrs. Rick (Leann)
HILE, David MADEFORD, Scott and Kevin COOKSEY, and Patrick DAY; two
step-grandchildren, Jared and David VANDEERMAEK; one great-grandson, Joseph
DEVIN; one brother, Leon and wife Betty BIDWELL, Estero, Fla.; and four nieces,
Sherri FORD, Nashville; Tara HORNBACHER, Pleasant Hill, Ohio; Linda SAMPSON,
Wabash; and Janet BOYD, Des Moines, Iowa.
Services
will be at 1 p.m Sunday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with the Revs. Mark
BERG and Tara HORNBACHER officiating.
Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Akron United
Methodist Church or Henry Township Fire Department.
Bessie Leiter
June 28, 1905 - March 13, 1996
Bessie
LEITER, 90, 504 S. Detroit St., Warsaw, died at 4:55 p.m. Wednesday at her
residence.
She
was born in Warsaw to Albert Roy and Edith FERGUSON CRIST. On April 22, 1922, in St. Joseph, Mich., she
married J.D. LEITER, who died on Aug. 12, 1976. She was a homemaker and lifetime resident of Warsaw.
Surviving
are three daughters, Ruth Maxine HUGHES, Syracuse; Phyllis FORBES, Wabash; and
Norma MOYER, Macy; three sons, Robert [LEITER], New Carlisle; Richard [LEITER],
Warsaw; and David [LEITER], Etna Green; twenty-five grandchildren; twenty
great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Lelia KELCH,
Woodland Hills, Calif.; and one brother, George McDONALD, Angola. Preceding in death were two brothers and one
sisters.
Services
will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw, with the Rev. John
REID officiating. Burial will be in the
Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. Friends may
call from 2 to 4 p.m and 6 to 8
p.m Sunday at the funeral home.
Saturday, March 16, 1996
Elsie L. Linn
Dec. 15, 1912 - March 15, 1966
Elsie
L. LINN, 83, Prairie View Health Care Center, Warsaw, died at 12:20 p.m. Friday
at the center where she had lived for the last two years.
She
was born in Mentone to Henry and Bessie DORLAND ROBBINS. She lived in Mentone until she moved to the
health center. She was a telephone
operator and worked in the cafeteria at the Mentone School.
Surviving
are two daughters, Mrs. Jerry (Dixie) REED, Rochester; and Mrs. Roger (Linda)
MONTEL, Mentone; six grandchildren; four step-grandchildren, and ten
step-great-grandchildren. Precedng in
death was one daughter, Donna ROMINE.
Services
will be at 11 a.m. Monday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with the Rev. Greg
RITTENHOUSE, officiating. Burial will
be in the Mentone Cemetery. Friends may
call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Monday, March 18, 1996
Mary E. Sullivan
Mary
E. (SAYGER) SULLIVAN, 86, 25 Scott St., Athens, died at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at
Rochester Health Care Center.
Arrangements
are pending at the Brady-Gill Funeral Home, Evergree Park, Ill.
Foster
& Good Funeral Home, Rochester, is handling the local arrangements.
Mildred E. Diveley
Nov. 19, 1898 - March 9, 1996
Mildred
E. DIVELEY, 97, formerly of Rt. 2, Kewanna, died at 7 p.m. Saturday in
Hemphill, Texas, where she resided.
She
was born in Grass Creek to Sidney and Rebecca SNYDER POWNALL. In 1920, she married Russell DIVELEY, who
died in 1971. She was a retired
elementary school teacher and taught in Grass Creek and Kewanna schools until
1971. She was a graduate of Grass Creek
High School and Manchester College, and a member of Grass Creek United
Methodist Church and Delta Kappa Gamma teacher’s sorority.
Surviving
are two sons, William R. [DIVELEY], Wilmington, Del.; and Darrell K. [DIVELEY],
Hemphill, Texas; three grandsons, Kenneth R. [DIVELEY], Bradenton, Fla.;
Jonathan S. [DIVELEY], Richmond, Va.; and Keith W. [DIVELEY], Plano, Texas; one
great-granddaughter; three great-grandsons and oe step-great-granddaughter. Preceding in death was one son, Dale L.
[DIVELEY].
Services
for Mrs. Diveley will be held at a later date.
Harrison-Metzger
Funeral Home, Kewanna, is in charge of the arrangements.
Willard L. Cook
March 15, 1911 - March 14, 1996
Willard
L. COOK, 84, Winter Haven, Fla., died Thursday at Winter Haven Hospital, Winter
Haven, Fla.
He
was born in Farmer City, Ill. He was a
clerk for a railroad and a member of the St. John’s United Methodist Church,
Winter Haven, Fla.
Surviving
are his wife, Lenore [COOK], Winter Haven, Fla.; three sons, James R. [COOK],
Ft. Myers, Fla; Richard D. [COOK], Houston, Texas; and John W. [COOK],
Rochester; two sisters, Marguerite [ALBER], Rochester; and Ruth SEDAN, DeLand,
Fla.; and eight grandchildren.
Services
will be at 2 p.m. today at the Glen Abbey Funeral Home, Auburndale, Fla.
Tuesday, March 19, 1996
Mary E. Sullivan
March 18, 1909 - March 16, 1996
Mass
will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Queen of Martyrs Church, Evergreen Park,
Ill., for Mary E. (SAYGER) SULLIVAN, 86, Athens.
A
prayer service will precede the mass at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Brady-Gill
Funeral Home, Evergreen Park, Ill.
Burial will be in the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Worth, Ill. Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m today at
the funeral home.
Mrs.
Sullivan died at 3:30 p.m Saturday at Rochester Health Care Center. She was born in Chicago, Ill., to Charles
and Ida Mae ZELLERS SAYGER. She was
married to Patrick SULLIVAN, who preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and a former resident of
Chicago, Ill. She was a member of the
Friend of the Bone Head’s Club, Chicago, Ill.
Surviving
are one daughter, Jeanette MILLER, Athens; four grandchildren, Patrick,
Michael, Richard and Donald [MILLER]; six great-grandchildren; one brother,
Robert SAYGER, San Antonio, Texas.
Preceding in death were one daughter, Patricia [SULLIVAN]; three
brothers, Bill, Chester and Lester [SAYGER]; two sisters, Elsie DUST and Lena
ARNOLD; and her parents.
Myrtle A. Enyart
April 3, 1906 - March 17, 1996
Myrtle
A. ENYART, 89, 2426 Main St., Lafayette, died at 7:55 p.m. Sunday at Regency
Place, Lafayette.
She
was born in Fulton County to Charles and Sarah Ann HOWER WILLIAMS. On Aug. 25, 1928, she married Nathan B.
ENYART, who died on Nov. 23, 1964. She
was a homemaker, a 1924 graduate of Macy High School and attended the Brown
Street United Methodist Church, Lafayette.
Relatives
considered it possible that Mrs. Enyart may have been the last child of a
Hoosier Civil War veteran. Her father
served in the 128th regiment, Indianapolis.
Surviving
are four daughters, Marie ENYART THOMASON, Searcy, Ark.; Ethel Mae ENYART
SMITH, Lafayette; Eleanor ENYART HANES, New Castle; and Nora Rose ENYART,
Lafayette; one son, Charles Earl ENYART, Deedsville; and twenty-six
grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were one sister, Essie
SOUTHERTON; two daughters, Norma June ENYART MILLER; and two grandchildren.
A
memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver,
with the Rev. Herb WINGARD officiating.
Interment will be in the Five Corners Cemetery, Macy. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to Riley Children’s
Hospital, Indianapolis.
A
memorial and tribute reception will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at the home of Peggy
Edmundson, 2127 Perrine St., Lafayette.
Wednesday, March 20, 1996
Betty M. Kizer
Betty
Marie MOORE KIZER, 72, formerly of Rochester, died Saturday, March 16, in
Eustis, Fla., where she resided.
She
was the daughter of Russell D. and Pauline Leon BRIGHT MOORE. In 1966, at Eustis, Fla., she married Myron
Dean KIZER.
Surviving
are her children, Linda NIX PERDUE, Indianapolis, and David Patrick NIX,
Houston; two grandchildren, Phillip E. PERDUE, Richmond, Va.; and Kari PERDUE
BLACKLEY, Indianapolis; one great-grandchild, Tia Josephine BLACKLEY; and one
step-son, Stephen KIZER. Preceding in
death were her sisters, Gwendolyn MOORE WARREN and Annabelle MOORE MATHEWS.
Memorial
services will be held in late spring in Mentone.
Donald C. Bowen
Donald
C. BOWEN, 54, Annandale, N.J., died Sunday, March 3.
He
was president of KSI International, Manassas, Va. Previously, he was vice president of business management for the
Network Systems Group of AT&T, director of procurement and materials for
General Dynamics, and director of management information systems for Pratt
& Whitney. Formerly of
Indianapolis, he was a graduate of Purdue University.
Surviving
are his wife, Linda SCHULTE BOWEN; two daughters, Heather Ann ENGELKING, Carrie
BOWEN LISTER; his mother, Dorothy CARR BOWEN; one sister, Carolyn BOWEN
KENNEDY; and four grandchildren.
Services
were at 10 a.m. March 7, at Leppert & Hurt Mortuary. Memorials may be made to the American Heart
Association.
Thursday, March 21, 1996
John W. Kidd
Feb. 25, 1930 - March 20, 1996
John
W. KIDD, 66, 11171 Lake Shore Drive, Kewanna, died at 8:05 a.m. Wednesday at
Woodlawn Hospital.
He
was born in Kokomo to John O. and Edna LORENZ KIDD. On Sept. 27, 1963, in Kokomo, he married Virginia F. SINDERS, who
survives. He was a retired storeroom
employee of Continental Steel, Kokomo.
He liked to fish and work in his yard.
Surviving
with his wife are one daughter, Susan WEIMER, West Palm Beach, Fla.; one
step-son, Burl ERWIN, Claton; three grandchildren; and three
great-grandchildren.
Graveside
services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lake Bruce, with
the Rev. Denise DAVAULT officiating.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral
Home, Kewanna. Memorials may be made to
the American Heart Association.
Friday, March 22, 1996 to Saturday, March 23,
1996
[no obits]
Monday, March 25, 1996
Mary A. Hudson
June 21, 1908 - March 24, 1996
Mary
A. HUDSON, 87, formerly of Akron, died at 11:45 a.m. Sunday at Sacred Heart
Home, Avilla.
She
was born in Oolitic to Damon and Fern HARMAN FOUTS. On Sept. 5, 1925, in Chili, she married Vern C. HUDSON, who died
on Oct 7, 1983. She was a homemaker and
had lived in the Roann community for several years. She was a member of the Olive Branch Church of God, Roann, and
had played the piano for several years.
Surviving
are three daughters, Mrs. Don (Mildred) YEOMAN, Fort Wayne; Mrs. Truman (Doris)
NORDMAN, Akron; and Mrs. Dick (Marsha) HELM, Avilla; two sons, Larry HUDSON,
Portland, Ore.; and Jerry HUDSON, Akron; twenty-eight grandchildren; fifty-one
great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and two sisters, Mrs. Dale
(Ethel Mae) CLARK and Martha WATSON HOLTZ, both of Leesburg, Fla. Preceding in death were two sons, Don and
Floyd HUDSON; one daughter, Betty CLARK; oe brother, Albert FOUTS, and one
granddaughter, Jill CLARK.
Services
will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Olive Branch Church of God, Roann, with the
Revs. Lowell BURRUS and Lawrence SEE officiating. Burial will be in the Enterprise [Tombaugh] Cemetery, Roann. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at
Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. Memorials
may be made to the Olive Branch Church of God, Roann.
Edith E. Van Dyke
Aug. 15, 1906 - March 24, 1996
Edith
Elizabeth Van DYKE, 89, 523 Bryan St., Wabash, died at 3 a.m. Sunday at Wabash
County Hospital, Wabash.
She
was born in Wabash County to Charles and Flora ROSER FOX. On Feb. 7, 1952, in Wabash, she married
Clemans M. Van DYKE, who died in June, 1967.
She was a homemaker and a member of the First Church of God, Wabash, for
many years.
Surviving
are three nieces, Evelyn BATES, LaPorte; Miriam PETIT, Carmel; and Mary Louise ENGLAND,
Wabash; and one nephew, Richard FOX, Noblesville. Preceding in death were three brothers, Cletus, Dewey and Roy
[FOX]; and one sister, Cristle HAAS.
A
brief tribute to Mrs. Van Dyke will be held during the 10:30 a.m. service on
Sunday at the First Church of God, Wabash.
Graveside
services will be announced at a later date and will be in Friends Cemetery,
south of Wabash. Cremation has taken
place. Memorials may be made to the
First Church of God Building Fund.
Arrangements
are being handled by the Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.
Estella Robbins
July 4, 1905 - March 23, 1996
Estella
“Sally” ROBBINS, 90, 102 Miller Drive, Mentone, died at 10:43 p.m. Saturday at
Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.
She
was born in Kosciusko County to Jacob and Ida SHIREMAN ENGLE. She was married to Warren Roger ROBBINS, who
died on Dec. 26, 1968. She was a
homemaker and had been a resident of Mentone for many years.
Surviving
are one daughter, Doris M. YARIAN, Mentone; one son, Lester and wife Elsie
ROBBINS, Big Rapids, Mich.; seven grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren;
and two great-great-grandchildren.
Preceding in death were five sisters and four brothers.
Services
will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with the Rev. Don
POYSER officiating. Burial will be in
the Nichols Cemetery, Akron. Friends
may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Tuesday, March 26, 1996
Mary Showley
Mary
SHOWLEY, 86, Life Care Center of Rochester, died at 11 p.m. Monday at the
center.
Arrangements
are pending at Zimmerman Family Fueral Home, Rochester.
Wednesday, March 27, 1996
Margaret L. Zartman
May 22, 1916 - March 26, 1996
Margaret
L. ZARTMAN, 79, 1129 Jefferson St., died at 12:16 p.m. Tuesday at Life Care
Center of Rochester.
She
was born in Burket to Mace Allen and Ida Pearl MATTHEWS HOLLOWAY. She married Carl WALDRON, who died in
1973. On Oct. 30, 1993, in Rochester,
she married Donald M. ZARTMAN, who survives.
She had lived in the Rochester area for 50 years, having come from
Burket. She received her G.E.D. in 1974
from Rochester High School. She was a
retired telephone operator at Rochester Telephone Company where she worked for
25 years. She also had worked for Hart
Schaffner & Marx, Rochester.
She
was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Home Front Club, R.K.K. Club,
past president on two occasions in the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post
No. 36; Women of the Moose Lodge No. 1684, Fulton County AARP, Retired Seniors
Volunteer Program, and the Rebekah Lodge, Rochester.
Surviving
with her husband are one son, Kenneth and wife Joan SPANGLE, Clayupool; one
daughter, Mrs. Steve (Carla) BRUMBAUGH, Carmel; four grandchildren; seven
great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Roger (Mary) PHILLIPS and Mrs. Robert
(Gerry) HALEY, both of Warsaw; and Mrs. Earl (Marilyn) HALL, Rochester; and
three brothers, Arden HOLLOWAY, Springville; and Charles and Nelson HOLLOWAY,
both of Burket. Preceding in death was
an infant sister, Mary Catherine [HOLLOWAY].
Services
will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with
the Rev. Donald W. BRENNEMAN officiating.
Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday
and after 9 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Thursday, March 28, 1996
Arvilla I. Eiler
Dec. 28, 1909 - March 27, 1996
Arvilla
I. EILER, 86, 207 West St., Akron, died at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday at her
residence.
She
was born in Peru to Joseph and Lydia BAKER WISSINGER. On March 2, 1941, in Peru, she married David Ralph EILER, who
died on Sept. 22, 1990. She was a
homemaker and a member of Akron Church of the Brethren. She also attended the Akron Church of God.
Surviving
are three daughrters, Mrs..Sid (Judy) DeVERIES, Rochester; Mrs. Mike (Carol)
GLOVER, Durham, N.H., and Mrs. Mike (Barbara) PATCH, Otterbein; eight
grandchildren, Jeff, Mike, Eric, Janie, William, Amanda, Hannah and Caitlin;
two great-grandsons; and one step-great-granddaughter. Preceding in death was one brother, Ralph
WISSINGER.
Services
will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Akron Church of God, with the Revs. John
MISHLER and James MALBONE officiating. Burial will be in the Metzger Cemetery,
Nead. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m.
Friday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.
Memorials may be made to the Akron Church of God and Akron Church of the
Brethren.
William H. Bennett
William
H. BENNETT, 88, Highland, died Sunday, March 24.
Mr.
Bennett was a 60-year resident of Highland, with homes in Beaver Dam Lake,
Akron, and St. Petersburg, Fla. He worked
for Standard Oil in Aruba and retired from Inland Steel after 33 years of
service. He was a member of the Inland
25 Year Club, 50-year member of the East Chicago Moose Lodge No. 1256, and
member of Independent Order of Foresters.
Surviving
are his wife, Bertha Marie (ENGLE) BENNETT two sons, William and wife Sandra
BENNETT, Hammond; and Robert and wife Lanan BENNETT, Granger; six
grandchildren, Lynn, William, James, John, Robert and Brooke [BENNETT]; and
several nieces and nephews.
Services
were at 10 a.m. today at Fagen-Miller Funeral Home, Highland, with the Rev.
Leroy FASSETT officiating. Graveside
services will be at 3:30 p.m. today at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Akron.
Rasho Conley
January 13, 1913 - March 27, 1996
Rasho
CONLEY, 83, 10810 W. 14th Road, Plymouth, died at 11:21 p.m. Wednesday at his
residence.
He
was born in Denver, Ky., to James ad Lottie HANNAH CONLEY. On Sept.19, 1942, he married Goldie Van
HALL, who died on April 22, 1995. He
had lived in Plymouth since 1948, having come from Kentucky. He was a retired section laborer for the
Nickel Plate Railroad.
Surviving
are five daughters, Barbara A. McLEAN, Deloris F. EGOLF and Thelma M. BURNS,
all of Plymouth; Virginia L. COLE, Danville, Ill.; and Elaine S. COLE,
Brodhead, Wis.; two sons, Manuel and Charles D. CONLEY, both of Plymouth;
eleven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one sister, Marie PORTER,
Michigan; and one brother, Curtis CONLEY, Wayne, Mich. He was one of a family of eleven children.
Private
services will be held at a later date.
No visitation or viewing is planned.
Grossman
Funeral Home, Argos, is in charge of the arrangements.
Josephine Myers
Josephine
MYERS, 86, 9630 S. Hillcrest Lane, Claypool, died at 1:40 a.m. today at
Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.
Arrangements
are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.
Friday, March 29, 1996
Josephine Myers
Oct. 23, 1909 - March 28, 1996
Services
will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, for Joesphine MYERS,
86, 9630 S. Hillcrest Lane, Claypool.
The
Rev. Randy PACKARD will officiate. Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from1 p.m. until services
Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials
may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Mrs.
Myers died at 1:40 a.m. Thursday at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born in Marion to Hershie M. and
Drusilla BODKINS SHERRON. On June 23,
1928, in Marion, she married Clarence MORRIS, who died in 1957. She later married Lewis MYERS Jr., who
preceded her in death.
She
was retired from General Tire, Wabash, and had also worked at Dailey Brothers
Shoe Co., Marion. She was a member of
the American Legion Auxiliary, Warsaw.
Surviving
is one sister, Hazel BURMAN, Marion. Preceding
in death were several sisters and brothers.
Richard L. Lackey
April 18, 1935 - March 27, 1996
Richard
L. LACKEY, 60, 5787 West 700 South, Claypool, died on Wednesday at his
residence.
He
was born in Mentone to James W. and Mary Ann HUFFMAN LACKEY. He was a lifetime
resident of Mentone and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War.
Surviving
are his parents, James W. and Mary Ann LACKEY; six daughters, Judy PURVIS,
Chris SCHILLING and Sherry WALTERS, all of North Manchester; Julie WAKEFIELD
and Connie HENSLEY, both of Huntington; and Donna OLIVER, Columbia City; one
son, Robert LACKEY, LaGrange; twelve grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Fred
(Marilyn) McSHERRY, Burket; Mrs. Clay (Sandra) CRADDOCK, Zephyrhills, Fla.; and
Mrs. Jerry (Nancy) LEEDY, Warsaw;; one brother, James L. LACKEY, Columbia City.
Services
will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with the Rev. David
CALLIGHAN officiating. Burial will be
in the Palestine Cemetery. Friends may
call from 2 p.m. through the hour of service on Saturday at the funeral home.
Saturday, March 30, 1996
Cecil W. Wynn
Cecil
William WYNN, 66, 25862 Coolidge Ave., Elkhart, died at 6:30 p.m. Friday at
Stewart, Fla., following an illness.
Arrangements
are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.
Anna Vandergrift Boese
March 20, 1904 - March 20, 1996
Word
was received that Anna Van LUE VANDERGRIFT BOESE, 92, died Wednesday, March 20,
at Avondale, Ariz.
She
was born in Fulton County to James W. and Tincy FULTZ Van LUE. In 1928, she married Harold
VANDERGRIFT. They lived in Minnesota
until his death ink 1965. In 1990, she
married Herb BOESE, who survives.
Surviving
with her husband are four daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren; two
sisters, Mrs. Kathern BARKMAN and Willetta MILLER, Rochester; and one brother,
Hubert Van LUE, Indianapolis.
Cremation
was performed. Mrs. Boese was interred
at San Jose, Calif.
Monday, April 1, 1996
Victor L. Owens
One
person was killed and another critically injured in separate Fulton County
motorcycle wrecks Saturday.
The
fatal accident occurred just before 6 p.m. Saturday oin Olson Road west of
County Road 800 West.
Police
report a motorcycle driven by Victor L. OWENS, 48, Knox, failed to make a
curve. He lieft the north side of the
road and lost control in the gravel and sod.
He told the first person at the scene that a deer ran into his
path. He was semiconscious at the scene
and was taken to Woodlawn Hospital. He
died en route to Woodlawn Hospital. His
blood alcohol level was 20 percent, twice the legal limit.
Police
say he was not wesaring a helmet.
This
is the third fatal accident and the fourth fatality Fulton County this year.
The
second accident occurred north of Macy in Miami County. Police report a motorcycle driven by Todd J.
HARTZLER, 33, Macy, left County Road 270 West at 8:30 p.m. Saturday. After leaving the road the motorcycle
traveled about 170 feet before coming to rest.
Hartzler was not wearing a helmet.
He was taken to Woodlawn Hospital, then transferred to Parkview
Hospital, Fort Wayne, where he is in critical condition with head injuries and
a broken wrist. Police believe his
injuries would have been reduced if he had been wearing a helmet.
Martha M. Hornung
Martha
M. HORNUNG, 86, 1155 S. Lake Shore Drive, Akron, died at 12:08 a.m. today at
Wabash County Hospital.
Arrangements
are pending at Thallemer’s Goethals Funeral Home, Mishawaka.
James H. Hunter
Jan. 24, 1926 - March 31, 1996
James
H. HUNTER, 70, 374 W. Fifth St., Peru, died at 7 a.m. Sunday at his residence.
He
was born in Peru to James C. and Swan I. GODFROY HUNTER. On Feb. 17, 1952, he married Aileen
GLESSNER, who survives. A life-long
Peru resident, he was a retired construction worker. He was a 35-year member of the Union of Operating Engineers, a
1944 graduate of Peru High School, and a 34-year member of the First Christian
Church where he served as deacon for 25 years.
Surviving
with his wife are one daughter, Kimberly BRETZMAN, Peru; three sons, Timothy
[HUNTER], Peru; Todd [HUNTER], Brownsburg; and Scott [HUNTER], Indianapolis;
five grandchildren; one brother, Kenneth HUNTER, LaFontaine; and five sisters,
Gladys HALLIBURTON and Evie Jane HUNTER, both of Indianapolis; Phyllis PUCKETT,
Plainfield; Helen KROLL, Edwardsburg, Mich.; and Mary CASBERG, Cleveland,
Ohio. Preceding in death was one
sister, Betty [HUNTER].
Services
will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, Peru, with the Rev.
George McCARTY officiating. Burial will
be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Peru.
Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Virl E. Fore
Nov. 28, 1903 - March 31, 1996
Virl
E. FORE, 92, Noblesville, died Sunday at the Manor House at Riverview, Noblesville.
He
was born in Talma to William and Eva TIPPY FORE. On June 27, 1926, in Rochester, he married Bernice HAGAN, who
survives. He worked at Firestone,
Noblesville, for 25 years in the cost accounting department before retiring in
1968. Prior to that, he worked for
Northern Indiana Power Co. for 17 years.
He
was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Noblesville; charter member
of Noblesville Lions Club, 50-year member of the Noblesville Masonic Lodge No.
57 F&AM, and former member of the Rochester United Methodist Church He played in the Lions Club State Band and
sang in the First United Methodist Choir.
Surviving
with his wife are one daughter, Carolyn JOHNS, Noblesville; one granddaughter;
three great-grandchildren; and one sister, Kathleen CESSNA, Rochester. Preceding in death were two sisters.
Services
will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Randall & Roberts Funeral Home, Noblesville,
with the Rev. Bill BELLMORE officiating.
Burial will be in the Crownland Cemetery, Noblesville. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at
the funeral home. Memorials may be made
to the First United Methodist Church or church choir.
Lucille A. Knox
Nov. 17, 1901 - March 30, 1996
Lucille
A. KNOX, 94, Kewanna, died at 3:43 a.m. Saturday at her daughter’s home in
Kewanna. She was born in Rensselaer to Thomas A. and Rachael PIERCE KNOX. In 1921, at Ft. Knox, Ky., she married
Silver B. KNOX, who died on Oct. 13, 1969.
She was a homemaker and attended the Christian Church, Rennselaer. She was a graduate of Rensselaer High
School.
Surviving
are two daughters, Mary V. PERSONETT, Kewanna; and Ada E. BURKE, Port
Charlotte, Fla.; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were two sisters and
three brothers.
Graveside
services were at 11 a.m. today at Converse Cemetery, Converse, with the Rev.
David WEBB officiating.
Cecil W. Wynn
April 29, 1929 - March 29, 1996
Services
will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, for Cecil William
“Bill” WYNN, 66, 824 S. West Palm City Road, Stuart, Fla.
Burial
will be in the Maxinkuckee I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Culver. Friends may call from 4
to 8 p.m. Tuesday and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral
home.
Mr.
Wynn died at 6:50 p.m. Friday at his daughter’s residence in Stuart, Fla. He was born in Culver to Cleo and June SMITH
WYNN. He had been married to Sue KRING
and later divorced. He had lived in Culver, Elkhart and Zephyrhills,
Fla., before residing with his daughter in Stuart, Fla. He had been a truck driver, served in the
U.S. Navy during the Korean War, and was a member of the National Gold Wing
Motorcycle Association.
Surviving
are three daughters, Theresa WYNN, Stuart, Fla.; Mrs. Ted (Debra)
ARENDT,Elkhart; and Mrs. Mark (Dawn) TRUSTER, Franklin; one son, Charles
William DEWEY and wife Lisa WYNN, Rochester; ;eight grandchildren; one
great-grandson; his mother, June WYNN, Zephyhills, Fla.; one sister, Treva
RANS, Port Richey, Fla.; and two brothers, Charles WYNN and Bobby and wife
Brenda WYNN, all of Culver. Preceding
in death were one grandson, Michael Jon FREEBY Jr.; one brother, Eugene [WYNN];
and his father.
Tuesday, April 2, 1996
Martha M. Hornung
Jan. 14, 1910 - Apr. 1, 1996
Services
will be at 10- a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Mishawaka, for
Martha M. HORNUNG, 86, 1155 S. Lake Shore Drive, Akron.
The
Rev. Robert YOST will officiate. Burial
will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Mishawaka.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Thallemer-Goethals Funeral
Home, Mishawaka. There will be a Rosary
service at 4:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Mrs.
Hornung died at 12:08 a.m. Monday at Wabash Community Hospital. She was born in South Bend as Martha M.
POURE. In Mishawaka, she married John
J. HORNUNG, who survives. She had lived
in Akron since 1995, having come from Wabash, where she lived since 1960. She was a member of St. Bernard’s Catholic
Church, Wabash, and the Rosary Society of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church.
Surviving
with her husband are two daughters, Dolores GARTEE, Dowagiac, Mich., and Sharon
MAJEWSKI, Cassopolis, Mich.; one son, Edward L. HORNUNG, Akron; eight
grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.
Phyllis Jean Clemans
Jan. 10, 1996 - April 1, 1996
Phyllis
Jean CLEMANS, three-month-old infant of Robert and Deane CLEMANS III, 3147 N.
700 W., died at 10 a.m. Monday at Woodlawn Hospital.
She
was born in Rochester. Surviving with
her parents are one sister, Dorine ROYSTER, and two brothers, Joseph and Robert
[CLEMANS] IV, all of Rochester; maternal grandparents David and Marlene
ROYSTER, Rochester; paternal grandparents, Robert and Phyllis WHITE CLEMANS
Jr., Rochester; maternal great-great-grandmother, Dorine KABELL, and paternal
great-grandfather, Robert CLEMANS, both of Rochester; paternal
great-grandmother, Mary MAYHEW, Rochester; paternal great-great-grandmother,
Pauline DUTON, Benton Harbor, Mich.; and paternal great-great-grandmother,
Millie CAREY, Warsaw.
Graveside
services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery, with the
Rev. Brian SEWELL officiating. No
visitation is scheduled.
Foster
& Good Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of the arrangements.
Wednesday, April 3, 1996
Anthony B. Migonis
Sept. 3, 1910 - April 2, 1996
Anthony
B. MIGONIS, 85, 8580 South 300 East, Macy, died at 6:55 p.m. Tuesday at Chase
Center, Logansport.
He
was born in Calumet City, Ill., to Sam and Agnes MIGONIS. On Feb. 22, 1936, in Chicago, Ill., he
married Lillian ROUDEN, who died on April 3, 1954. He was a retired employee of Sears, Roebuck & Co.
Surviving
are one daughter, Alma MIGONIS, Fulton; one brother, George MIGONIS, Rochester;
and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding in death was one brother, Peter [MIGONIS].
Graveside
services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Ann’s Cemetery, near Grass Creek,
with the Rev. John ZAHN officiating.
There will be a private family visitation.
Zimmerman
Family Funeral Home, Fulton, is in charge of the arrangements.
Thursday, April 4, 1996
Barry Conrad
by Stacey Creasy
The
plane crash that killed U.S. Secretary of Commerce Ron BROWN also claimed hotel
magnate Barry CONRAD, one of Rochester’s most successful sons.
Texas
builder Jerry KNAUFF, like Conrad a Rochester High School graduate, said
Conrad’s family tried to remain optimistic after hearing word of the crash
outside the port city of Dubrovnik, Croatia.
Their fears were realized about 8 p.m. Wednesday.
“I’m
pretty close to one of his daughters, Nicole,” Knauff said Wednesday night. “I called her about an hour and a-half
ago. She said the State Department
called and confirmed Barry was on the plane and that the plane was missing”
Knauff,
a Houston resident since 1964, graduated from Rochester High School in 1958,
Conrad in 1957. Knauff remained in
touch with Conrad after the two ran into one another in Houston in 1970.
“Barry
was working for Royal Sonesta, a hotel chain,” Knauff said. “He was transferred to Houston in 1970. One day I ran a full-page ad in the
newspaper. He saw it and said “I only
know one person with the name Knauff.” He came to our office and someone told me
there was a guy from Rochester who knew me.
It was Barry. He bought a house
from me. Also redid a 300-room hoitel
for him He helped me a lot.”
“We’ve
always stayed in touch,” Knauff added.
“I was back in Rochester in 1994 when Barry was back for his football
team reunion and to help kick off the (Rochester) Pathway (between Lake Manitou
and Mill Creek Golf Course).”
Conrad
was part of a 32--person team headed by Brown.
The group was exploring ways to rebuild Croatia’s war-torn economy and
expand trade to the region. Conrad’s
company, Barrington Group, manages hotels in Croatia and Austria.
His
friends were not surprised he joined in on such a venture.
“That
is the kind of thing Barry would do, helping to build economics,” said Conrad’s
former classmate and friend, Sandy SAWYER.
“He logged so many air miles. As
president of Burger King he opened restaurants all over the world. He had an uncanny ability to look at
properties and know which ones to buy.
“We
didn’t get the chance to see him very often, but we stayed buddies,” Sawyer
said. “He’d call every once in
awhile. We enjoyed talking.”
Former
Rochester mayor Ed FANSLER said success didn’t spoil Conrad.
“He
came here to help us kick off our Pathway project (in 1993), which was a big
help to me,” Fansler said. “He and Tom
ROSE, president of Dean Foods came back for that. He traveled all the time.
It wasn’t easy getting a time where he and Tom could be back here at the
same time. It was nice of them to come
back to Rochester.
Local
businessman Phil DAULTON recalls Conrad’s most recent visit to Rochester.
“Barry
was a big influence on my son (Ben).
Ben was going to college and Barry talked to me about talking him into
going into hotel management at Purdue.”
Knauff
said Conrad had a love for Rochester and the people he grew up with.
“We
talked about it. We both felt we were
lucky to have grown up in Rochester and to still know all the people there,”
Knauff said.
Barry
Conrad attended Rochesrter High School from 1954-58.
At
RHS Conrad was the sports editor of the Manitou Ripples yearbook, a member of
the art and glee clubs, choir, and thespians.
He lettered in basketball, football, track and tennis.
Conrad
earned a busines administration and hotel management degree at the University
of Maryland and completed graduate studies in hotel management at Cornell
University.
Conrad
began his management career in 1967 as vice president and general manager of
the Sonesta Hotel chain.
From
1974-80, he was executive vice president of hotel operations for Horizon
Corp. He then became director of
operations of the 2,200-room Hyatt Regency in Chicago.
In
1982, Conrad was named president and CEO for Quality Inns Inc. In 1986, he was appointed president and CEO
for Trusthouse Forte Hotels Inc., operating 600 hotels in North and South
America.
Conrad
joined Burger King Corp in March, 1991.
As president of the franchise division, he was responsible for more thn
4,500 domestic franchised restaurants.
In
1994, Conrad left Burger King Corp. to head Barrington Group., a hotel
management company. Barrington Group
managed luxury hotels world-wide, including establishments in Croatia and
Austria.
Conrad
and hiw wife Pat, had three children, Nicole MAXWELL, Natalie and Brant
[CONRAD]. He had two grandchildren.
Conrad’s
mother, Bernice AULT, resides in Nyona Lake.
Barry
Conrad’s mother, Bee AULT, said today she is proud of the life and legacy
Conrad
left behind.
“I’ve
always been proud of everything he’s done,” Ault said. “He was always a good kid. never had a worry with him.”
Ault
raised Conrad from the time he was three weeks old. The news of plane crash that claimed Conrad’s life in Croatia was
a shock.
“He
went out of my life as quickly as he came into it,” Ault said. “The last time I saw him was at
Christmas. He invited Miller (Ault’s
husband) and I to Coral Gavbles (Florida), for Christmas.”
Like
many of Conrad’s friends, Ault is not surprised that her son was traveling with
a group of executives working to re-stabilize Croatia’s economy.
“His
business was his life,” Ault said. “He
loved it, every minute of it. It’s what he lived for. He was good at it too.”
Ault
said Conrad left Coral Gables in late Deecmber to go to Croatia. She is concerned about how his family will
carry on Conrad’s latest business venture, Barrington Group, a company that
manages hotels.
“He
set up this company to provide security for his family, his kids,” she
said. “I just hope this won’t be too
much of a burden for them. It wasn’t
for Barry - He loved it. I hope they
will do allright.”
Ault
said Conrad’s wife Pat was in Croatia, but was not on the plane. His son-in-law Todd MAXWELL recently
returned from Croatia.
“The
busines was a family affair,” Ault said.
“His wife, Nicole and her husbad Todd worked in the officers. His other daughter Natalie did work for him
from her home in Boca Raton (Florida).”
Conrad’s
son, Brant has been attending college at Coral Gables, Mrs. Ault said.
John G. Reffett
March 21, 1915 - April 2, 1996
John
George REFFETT, 81, Mountain Manor Nursing Home, Paintsville, Ky., died at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Paintsville General
Hospital, Paintsville, Ky.
He
was born in Pyramid, Ky., to Whitten and Eva WRIGHT REFFETT. He married Lydia BENTLEY, who died in
1986. He was a former resident of
Rochester for many years, and resided in West Van Lear, Ky., before moving to
the nursing home. He was a carpenter
and had been employed by McMahan-O’Conner Construction Co., Rochester. He was a member of the First Baptist Church,
Paintsville, Ky.
Surviving
are one daughter, Mrs. Melvin (Eva) WOODCOX, Rochester; two sons, Calvin and
wife Vernelee REFFETT, Rochester; and George Jr. and wife Lucy REFFETT, Garson Ky.; seven grandchildren, Tom ARNETT,
Warsaw; Brett ARNETT, Bruce, Travis and Shawn WOODCOX, Shane and Mark REFFETT,
all of Rochester; four great-grandchildren; six sisters, Ressie GODBEE, Vada
BARTS QUACKENBUSH and Kelsa CARR, all of Rochester; Virginia CASE, Hamden,
Ohio; Jossie PATTON, Conyers, Ga.; Lottie KOTTERMAN, Kokomo; and Emmagene
REFFETT, Fulton; and four brothers, Dr. Sharmon REFFETT, San Bernardino,
Calif.; Paul REFFETT, Lagrange; Henry REFFETT, Maytown, Ky.; and Whitten
REFFETT Jr, Whitehall, Ky.
Services
will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville, Ky., with the
Rev. Jeff BURCHETT officiating. Burial
will be in the Johnson County Memorial Cemetery, Paintsville, Ky. Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. Friday and
from 9 a.m. until services Saturday at Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville, Ky.
Friday, April 5, 1996
[no obits]
Saturday, April 6, 1996
Patricia B. Cook
Jan. 29, 1928 - April 2, 1996
Patricia
B. COOK, 68, 104 Thompson Drive, Moore, Okla., died at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday at
South West Medical Center, Oklahoma City, Okla.
She
was born in Deedsville to Merl and Edna ROBERTS FETROW. In January, 1951, she married Galen FRANTZ,
who died Sept. 20, 1976. She then
married Emmett COOK, who survives. She
was a homemaker and residet of Moore, Okla., since 1960. She was a member of the Methodist Church,
Moore, Okla.
Surviving
with her husband are one son, Eric Gene FRANTZ; one brother, James FETROW, Gloucester,
Va.; four sisters, Maxine BEECHER, Valparaiso; Mrs. Kenneth (Bonnie)
LAUTZENHISER, North Manchester; Jean SWARTZ, Akron; and Mrs. Charles (Sue)
WIDNER, Sebring, Fla.; and two grandchildren.
Preceding in death were three sisters.
Services
will be at 2 p.m Monday at Bender Chapel Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Home, North
Manchester, with the Rev. Carl LEMNA officiating. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Servia. Friends may call from 2-6 p.m. Sunday at the
chapel.
Ignota Lee
June 19, 1907 - April 5, 1996
Ignota
LEE, 88, Covington Health Care Center, Covington, Ohio, died at 4 a.m. Friday
at the center where she was a resident for the last five years. She was a former resident of Fulton County.
She
was born in Tiosa to Roy and Florence WALLACE AILER. She lived most of her life in the Rochester area. She lived in Sebring, Fla., from 1972 to
1991. On Sept. 1, 1929 in Westfield she
married Frank B. LEE who died Sept. 23, 1971.
She was a homemaker and member of the Tiosa First Brethren Church.
Surviving
are two daughters, Mrs. William (Linda) KURTZ, San Jose, Calif., and Mrs.
Jimmie (Marilyn) PHILLIPS, Troy, Ohio; eight grandchildren and one
great-grandson. Preceding in death were
one sister, Reathel ALBER, and one brother, Russell AILER.
Services
will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Tiosa First Brethren Church, with the
Rev. Gerald ZOOK officiating. Burial
will be in the Reichter Cemetery northeast of Rochester. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at
Foster & Good Funeral Home and one hour before services at the church.
Raymond W. Parmley
Nov. 10, 1928 - April 3, 1996
Raymond
W. PARMLEY, 67, Fort Myers, Fla., died at 1:19 p.m. Wednesday at his home.
He
was born in Gary, to Wallace W. and Helen GRABOWSKI PARMLEY. He was married to Carol E. MILLS, who
survives. He was a retired pipe fitter
and member of the Pipe Fitter Union Local 597.
He lived in LaPorte before moving to Florida.
Surviving
with his wife are one daughter, Sue TRIGG, Rochester; three sons, Randy and
Wayne [PARMLEY], both of LaPorte, and Terry [PARMLEY], Michigan City; thirteen
grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and one sister, Carol HATHAWAY. Preceding in death was one grandchild.
Services
will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Haverstock Chapel, 602 Maple Ave., LaPorte, with
the Rev. Wayne ROSSON officiating.
Burial will be in the Pine Lake Cemetery, LePorte. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday and
before the services Wednesday.
Mauna F. Shultz
June 8, 1904 - April 5, 1996
Mauna
Faye SHULTZ, 91, formerly of Mexico, died at 12:15 p.m. Friday at Rochester
Health Care Center.
She
was born in Adams County, Ohio, to Hamilton and Jennie BREWER PIATT. In April 1923 at Maysville, Ky., she married
Ernest P. SHULTZ who died in April 1967.
She was a homemaker.
Surviving
are 11 children, Alma SEASE, Redding, Calif.; Edward [SHULTZ], Huntington;
Sarah MIKESELL, Peru; Pauline WAHAB, Peru; Eldon [SHULTZ], Mexico; Lois DeFORD,
Rochester; Teresa SIXBEY, Chili; Donald [SHULTZ], Deedsville, Malcolm [SHULTZ],
Wichester, Tenn.; Delore STAPLETON, ount Sterling, Ky.; and Karla WOLFE,
Mexico; forty-four grandchildren; sixty-six great-grandchildren; seven
great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Dorothy LAND, LaPorte; and three
brothers, Foster and Bunn [PIATT], both of Florida, and Taft [PIATT],
Missouri. Preceding in death with her
husband are one son, Marion [SHULTZ]; one grandson; one great-grandson and one
great-great-grandson; two sisters, Ennie BURNA and Stella PIATT, and one
brother, Charles [PIATT].
Services
will be at 11 a.m. Monday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Revs.
Lowell BURRUS and Lawrence SEE officiating.
Burial will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Sunday.
Monday, April 8, 1996
Hazel O. Yelton
Sept. 15, 1904 - January 16, 1996
Hazel
O. YELTON, 91, 1000 Husson Avenue, Palatka, Fla., died at 4:30 a.m., Jan. 16,
1996, at Columbia-Putnam Medical Center, Palatka,Fla.
She
was born in Winamac to Thomas and Diana MILLER OVERMYER. On Aug. 4, 1923, in South Bend, she married
Fred R. YELTON, who died on July 16, 1971.
She had lived in Delong before moving to Florida in 1968. She was a homemaker and had resided in
Palatka for five years.
Surviving
are one son, Fred L. YELTON, Stuart, Fla., four grandchildren; and eight
great-grandchildren. Preceding in death
were one daughter, Madelyn J. DINSMORE; three sisters and two brothers.
Graveside
services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Riverside Memorial Cemetery, Monterey,
with the Rev. Dorothy JONES officiating.
There will be no visitation.
Bonine
Funeral Home, Culver, is in charge of the arrangements.
Tuesday, April 9, 1996
Devoe Berkheiser
Nov. 24, 1918 - April 8, 1996
Devoe
BERKHEISER, 77, 506 Broadway St., Argos, died at 2:30 p.m. Monday at St. Joseph’s
Hospital of Marshall County, Plymouth.
He
was born in Richland Center to Harvey and Grace OVERMYER BERKHEISER. On Dec. 28, 1944, in Maxwell, Texas, he
married Hildegarde BONEIG, who survives.
He lived most of his life in the Argos and Rochester communities. He was an electrician for the town of Argos
for many years and was also a self-employed woodworker and cabinet maker. He served in the U.S. Army Airforce in World
War II.
Surviving
with his wife are two daughters, Mary BERKHEISER, Phoenix, Ariz.; and Mrs.
Deise MORLEY, Tucson, Ariz.; two sons, Vaughn [BERKHEISER], Bixby, Okla.; and
Jeffrey [BERKHEISER], Argos; three granddaughters, Mrs. Shauna SUNTKEN,
Plymouth; and Danielle and Emily BERKHEISER, both of Bixby, Okla.; and one
sister, Mrs. Ted (Velma) STICHLER, Rochester.
Services
will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos. Burial will be in the Richland Center
I.O.O.F. Cemetry. Friends may call from
4 to 8 p.m. Thursday and after 9
a.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Marshall County Heart Association.
Freeda A. Hill
April 15, 1898 - April 7, 1996
Freeda
A. SULLIVAN HILL, 97, 315 Main St., died at 12:40 p.m. Sunday at Rochester Life
Care Center.
She
was born in Bracken to James O. and Mahala E. BOLINGER SULLIVAN. In 1927, she married Clyde WILSON, who
preceded her in death. In 1947, she
married Jack C. HILL, who died in 1975.
She toured the United States and Canada performing in vaudeville as lead
soloist with the B.F. Keith Troupe. She
was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Rochester, a member of the
American Legion Auxiliary, and a 50-year member of Evergreen Rebekah Lodge of
Rochester. She was a graduate of
Metropolitan School of Music, Indianapolis.
She
had no immediate survivors.
Graveside
services will be at 2:30 p.m. today at Funk Cemetery, Bracken, with the Rev.
Jeff TAYLOR officiating.
Zimmerman
Family Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of the arrangements.
Kenneth D. Smith
March 15, 1928 - April 8, 1996
Kenneth
D. SMITH, 68, 509 S. Logan St., Kewanna, died at 11:49 a.m. Monday at St.
Joseph Hospital, Kokomo.
He
was born in Kewanna to Chester and Violet NUTT SMITH. On Aug. 27, 1968, in Kewanna, he married Bonnie BROWNING, who
survives. He was a retired parts
manager from Powell Implement Co., Kewanna and served in the U.S. Army during
World War II in China. He was a 1946
graduate of Kewanna High School and a member of United Methodist Church,
Kewanna; life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1121, Kewanna;
and American Legion, Logansport.
Surviving
with his wife are one son, Kevin SMITH, Indianapolis; two daughters, Kathy
HARROLD, Argos; and Kim HOOVER, Star City; two step-daughters, Beverly BALDWIN,
Kewanna; and Mary SCHNITZ, Mexico; two step-sons, Ronald BROWNING, Star City;
and Robert BROWNING, Rochester; one sister, Anetta BESSE, Kewanna; nineteen
grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Preceding in death were his parents and one granddaughter.
Services
will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna
Chapel, with the Rev. Denise DAVAULT officiating. Burial will be in the Bruce Lake Cemetery, Lake Bruce. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today and
after 8 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Military services wil be conducted graveside. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Wednesday, April 10, 1996
Oren F. Murphy
June 7, 1915 - April 9, 1996
Oren
F. MURPHY, 80, 2744 W. Highlands Blvd., Avon Park, Fla., died at 9 a.m. Tuesday
at Walker Hospital, Avon Park, Fla.
He
was born in Denver to Ott and Dora BERKHEISER MURPHY. On March 17, 1936, in Miami County, he married Mildred FINCHER,
who died April 12, 1994. He had resided
in Florida for several years, having come from the Etna Green and Mentone
areas. He was a retired machinist at
Clausings, Warsaw, and had farmed for many years. He was a member of the Mentone United Methodist Church.
Surviving
are one daughter, Marjorie MURPHY, Avon Park, Fla.; three sons, Clarence E. and
wife Wanda [MURPHY], Hendersonville, N.C.; Kenneth L. and wife Linda [MURPHY],
Silver Lake; and Phillip A. and wife Mary Margaret [MURPHY], Logansport; six
grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren;
and one sister, Faye LYNN, Columbus, Ohio.
Precedig in death were one sister, Alma MURPHY and two brothers, Ralph
and James MURPHY.
Services
will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Mentone United Methodist Church, with the Rev.
Will LAWSON Sr., officiating. Burial
will be in the Harrison Center Cemetery, Etna Green. Friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m Sunday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Mentone United
Methodist Church.
King
Memorial Home, Mentone, is in charge of the arrangements.
Robert R. Howard
March 1, 1934 - April 9, 1996
Robert
R. HOWARD, 62, 4111 North 300 East, Logansport, died at 9:05 a.m. Tuesday at
Memorial Hospital, Logansport.
He
was born in Cass County to Nevin O and Eileen Maun SHRIVER HOWARD. On April 10, 1960, in Walton, he married
Alice Jane PRICE, who survives. He was
a farmer. He was a member and past
commander of American Legion Post No. 60, member of Bethlehem Presbyterian
Church, Royal Center Maonic Lodge No. 585, and Voiture No. 729 40&8.
He
was also past master of the Twelve Mile Masonic Lodge and past patron of the
Twelve Mile Order of Eastern Star, a Korean Conflict Air Force veteran, and
served several years as a director for the Farm Bureau Credit Union until 1982.
Surviving
with his wife are three sons, Michael and wife Cindy [HOWARD], David and wife
Judy [HOWARD], and Tony and wife Beth [HOWARD], all of Logansport; his mother,
Eileen Maun HOWARD, Flora; one brother, Roger D. HOWARD, Modesto, Calif.; one
sister, Linda GARRISON, Cutler; one grandson, Preston HOWARD; one
granddaughter, Kayla HOWARD; and two step-grandsons, Jeff and Brad BAKER.
Services
will be at 10 a.m Thursday at Bethlehem Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Pam
RUCKER officiating. Burial will be in
the Ever-Rest Memorial Park Cemetery, Logansport. Full military rites wil be conducted graveside. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m today at
McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport, and one hour prior to
services at the church. Memorials may
be made to the Bethlehem Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund or to the American
Legion Post No. 60 Christmas Toy Fund.
Blanche I. Easter
Nov. 17, 1903 - April 10, 1996
Blanche
I. EASTER, 92, Twelve Mile, died at 4:40 a.m. today at Miller’s Merry Manor,
Logansport.
She
was born in Twelve Mile to Fred W. and Delpha CROOK CARSON. On Dec. 24, 1927, in Twelve Mile, she
married Chester D. EASTER, who died April 24, 1961. She was a homemaker and an 82-year member of Corinth Brethren
Church, Twelve Mile; and member of Corinth Womens Missionary Society.
Surviving
are one daughter, Anita HOEHNE, Rochester; one son, Fred EASTER, Twelve Mile;
five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two
great-great-grandchildren. Preceding in
death were her parents and one sister, Edna M. CARSON.
Services
will be at 2 p.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 to 8 p.m. Thursday at McClain Funeral Home,
Denver, and one hour prior to services Friday at the church.
Thursday, April 11, 1996
[no obits]
Friday, April 12, 1996
Agnes N. Fowler
Oct. 15, 1898 - April 11, 1996
Agnes
N. FOWLER, 97, 3135 N. Evergreen, died at 1:35 p.m. Thursday at Woodlawn
Hospital.
She
was born in Ashland, Wis., to William and Nellie DAVEY. She married John SMITH, who preceded her in
death. She later married Fred FOWLER,
who preceded her in death. She was a
resident of the Rocheter area for 15 years, having come from Portage. She was a tax preparer and worked in
accounting.
Surviving
are one son, Murray C. SMITH, Rochester; five grandchildren, Shirley KELLEY,
Mountain View, Calif.; Suanne PIERO, Coral Gables, Fla.; John S. SMITH,
Rosarito, Mexico; Mike HABER, San Francisco, Calif.; and William HABER,
Aventura, Fla.; three great-grandchildren, Mary M. KELLEY, Mountain View,
Calif.; and Jo Ann and Joseph SMITH, Rosarito, Mexico. Preceding in death was one daughter, Helen
DOERN.
Private
services will be held. There will be no
visitation or viewing.
Foster
& Good Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of the arrangements.
Orville Honeycutt
May 17, 1927 - April 11, 1996
Orville
HONEYCUTT, 68, Route 1, County Rod 375 South, Akron, died at 4 p.m. Thursday at
his residence.
He
was born in Paintsville, Ky., to Valentine and Dollie HONEYCUTT. On April 5, 1945, in Boons Camp, Ky., he
married Virginia P. REED, who survives.
He has lived in Akron since February, 1996, having come from Blaine,
Ky. He retired in 1971 from Wabash
Alloys, Wabash, and was a member of the House of Prayer Church, both in Akron
and Blaine, Ky.
Surviving
with his wife are one daughter, Mrs. Darin (Linda) FIELDS, Wabash; seven sons,
Jerry and wife Brenda L. [HONEYCUTT], North Manchester; Danny and wife Brenda
J. [HONEYCUTT]; Jim and wife Kay [HONEYCUTT]; Larry and wife Debbie
[HONEYCUTT]; and Harold and wife Roxanne [HONEYCUTT], all of Wabash; and Bill
and wife Teresa [HONEYCUTT]. and Darrell and wife Shiela [HONEYCUTT], both of
Akron; twenty-three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two sisters,
Mrs. Erma WEBB and Panzie HONEYCUTT, both of Boons Camp, Ky. Preceding in death were two brothers.
Services
will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at the House of Prayer Church, Akron, with the Rev.
Danny HONEYCUTT officiating. Burial
will be in the Akron Cemetery. Friends
may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home,
Akron, and one hour prior to services on Sunday at the church.
Kimberly K. Bollen Smith
March 11, 1970 - April 10, 1996
Kimberly
Kay WEYBREW BOLLEN SMITH, 26, 3138 Center St., Tippecanoe, died at 9:30 p.m.
Wednesday at a friend’s residence in Macy.
She
was born in Bremen to James Dale and Donna Marie PETERSON WEYBREW. She had lived in Marshall County for most of
her life and attended Triton High School.
Surviving
are her parents, Glenn and Donna SMITH, Tippecanoe; her father, James Dale
WEYBREW, Niles, Mich.; a companion, Tim NASH, Macy; one sister, Tamra WEYBREW,
Rochester; one step-sister, Mrs. Al (Dawn) EWING, Etna Green; two brothers,
James Brian WEYBREW, Rochester; and
Tilman “Tim” WEYBREW, Etna Green; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard
E. PETERSON, Lydick; paternal grandmother, Irene WEYBREW, Lakeville; and four
nieces. Preceding in death were two
children, Tasha Renee and James Dee BOLLEN; one grandmother; one grandfather;
and one great-grandmother.
Services
will be at 3 p.m Saturday at Deaton Funeral Home, Bourbon. Burial will be in the Palestine
Cemetery. Friends may call from 10 a.m.
to 3 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Kimberly’s family.
Saturday, April 13, 1996
[no obits]
Monday, April 15, 1996
Cora M. Denney
Jan. 16, 1911 - April 14, 1996
Cora
Mae DENNEY, 85, 13349 Hickory Road, Argos, died at 12:35 a.m. Sunday at Saint
Joseph’s Hospital of Marshall County, Plymouth.
She
was born in Wakarusa to Jackson and Nancy HARRELL YEAZEL. She married Dale RUNYAN, and was later
divorced. On Stpe. 20, 1935, in Warsaw,
she married Joseph DENNEY, who died on Oct. 18, 1971. She was a homemaker and lived most of her life in the Argos
community.
Surviving
are four daughters, Mrs. James (Charmaine) HATFIELD, Loveland, Colo.; Barbara
STOUDER, Nappanee, Mrs. David (Sue) FERRIS, Osceola; and Lonna HENRY, Plymouth;
one son, Ronald and wife (Wanetta) DENNEY, Argos; ten grandchildren; ten
great-grandchildren; one sister, Flossie DENNEY, Argos; and one brother, Irvin
V YEAZEL, Tippecanoe. Preceding in
death were one daughter, Sylvia RUNYAN; one son, Jackie Lee RUNYAN; two
sisters, Fern LYONS and Joy YEAZEL; and one infant brother, Dale YEAZEL.
Services
will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery,
Plymouth. Friends may call from 2-4
p.m. and 6-8 p.m Tuesday and from 9 a.m. through the hour of services Wednesday
at the funeral home. Memorials may be
made to the Marshall County Heart Fund and the Arthritis Foundation.
Hershel L. Hewitt
March 10, 1918 - April 13, 1996
Hershel
LeRoy “Roy” HEWITT, 78, West Noe St., Kimmell, died at 3:15 p.m. Saturday at
Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne.
He
was born in Ligonier to Lee and Leala Mae LOCKE HEWITT. On July 26, 1947, in Fort Wayne, he married
Lilia LaVern BURNS, who survives. He
was a lifetime resident of Noble County and served in the U.S. Army during
World War II. He was a track supervisor
for Chessie System (formerly B&O Railroad) and was a secretary for his
union local.
Surviving
with his wife are three sons, Randy HEWITT, Kendallville, Hershel Leroy “Junior”
HEWITT Jr., Ligonier; and Mike HEWITT, Indianapolis; four daughters, Virgie
COOPER and Penny OWSLEY, both of Kimmell; Linda HEWITT, Rochester; and Karen
WEAVER, Goshen; fourteen grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two brothers,
Hubert HEWITT, Texas and Jim HEWITT, Knapp Lake; and two sisters, Margaret
WADE, Cromwell; and Joan ROBBINS, Texas.
Preceding in death were one daughter, Vickie [HEWITT]; one brother,
Norris [HEWITT]; and one sister, Mildred SHELEY.
Services
will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home, Ligonier, with
Linda HEWITT officiating. Burial will
be in the Sparta Cemetery, Kimmell.
Memorials may be made to the Boys Town.
Helen M. Ogle
Nov. 22, 1923 - April 13, 1996
Helen
Marie OGLE, 72, Denver, died at 11:50 p.m. Saturday at St. Vincent Hospital,
Indiaapolis.
She
was born to Harry and Alta McCLARAN. On
Sept. 23, 1941, in Louisville, Ky., [she was married] to Rossell OGLE, who died
on Oct. 27, 1991. She was a homemaker and
a member of the Denver Baptist Church.
Surviving
are one son, Thomas OGLE, Macy; seven daughters, Doris Ann TURNPAUGH, Macy;
Carolyn K. STUBER, Betty Jean MILLER, Patricia I. POWELL and Shirley Jean SEE,
all of Denver; Diana E. MITCHELL, Warrenville, S.C.; and Barbara E. THOMPSON,
Rochester; twenty-two grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and two
brothers, Jim McCLARAN, Logansport; and Robert McCLARAN, Roann. Preceding in death were her parents and one
brother, Harry McCLARAN.
Services
will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev.
Steve BATE officiating. Burial will be
in the Westlawn Cemetery, Denver.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
John D. Wouster
Sept. 28, 1942 - April 13, 1996
John
D. WOUSTER, 53, 1012 W. Sixth St., Peru, died at 10:20 a.m. Saturday at
Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home, Peru
He
was born in Peru to Frederick and Clara ASPINWALL WOUSTER. He attended Peru High School and was a
bartender. He was a member of St. Charles
Catholic Church, Peru, Eagles, Moose, Literacy Aid Society, Fraternal Order of
Police and American Legion.
Surviving
are his mother, Clara WOUSTER, Peru; faithful companion, Carol WILBURN,
Rochester; six brothers, Howard WOUSTER, Indianapolis; George, Steve, Mike and
Jeff WOUSTER, all of Peru; and Fred WOUSTER, Mexico; and two sisters, Mary
ZIEMER, Monon; and Jennifer CUNNINGHAM, Peru.
Preceding in death were his father and one brother, Jacob WOUSTER.
Mass
will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Charles Caholic Church, Peru, with the Rev.
Virgil M. BARKER officiating. Burial
will be in the St. Charles Catholic Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m Tuesday at Eikenberry-Eddy
Funeral Home, Peru.
Rosary
will be at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made through the funeral home to the St. Vincent DePaul
Society.
Tuesday, April 16, 1996
Willetta Minglin Miller
June 30, 1922 - April 15, 1996
Willetta
MINGLIN MILLER, 73, 4634 North and 500 West, Rochester, died during the early
morning hours on Monday at her residence.
She
was born near Rochester to James W. and Tincy Jane FULTZ Van LUE. On April 1, 1945, in Rochester, she married
Robert MINGLIN, who died on March 23, 1959.
On Sept. 15, 1967, in Rochester, she married Kenneth L. “Tony” MILLER,
who survives. She lived most of her
life in the Rochester community, except for five years in South Bend
She
retired from Rochester Telephone Company in 1970 after 30 years of
service. She was a member of Mt. Hope United
Methodist church, member and president of Mt. Hope United Methodist Women, and
member and past president of AARP, all of Rochester.
Surviving
with her husband are one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Rosa) METZGER, Rochester; one
son, Richard J. MINGLIN, Warsaw; five grandchildren, Deborah and Steven
METZGER, both of Rochester; and Stephanie, Shawn and Aaron MINGLIN, all of
Warsaw; one sister, Mrs. Chloris (Kathern) BARKMAN, Rochestr; and one brother,
Hubert Van LUE, Indianapolis. Preceding
in death were one sister, Anna VANDERGRIFT; and two brothers, Leonard and Orvan
Van LUE.
Services
will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester,
with the Revs. Robert METZGER and Mark KLINE officiating. Burial wil be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m Wednesday and
after 9 a.m. through the hour of services Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Heart
Association and the Mt. Hope United Methodist Church.
Wednesday, April 17, 1996
Janet Osborn
Oct. 4, 1943 - April 15, 1996
Janet
“Jane” OSBORN, 52, West 14th St., Mishawaka, died at 9:15 p.m. Monday at Abbott
Northwester Hospital, Minneapolis, Minn.
She
was born in Kewanna to Ernest and Cecil DICKENSON HART. On June 1, 1963, in Burr Oak, she married
Edwin Paul OSBORN, who survives. She
was the customer service supervisor for 16 years at J.C. Penney,
Mishawaka. She was a member of
Timberland Bible Church, South Bend.
Surviving
with her husband are two daughters, Paula HULETT, Mishawaka; and Cheryl GEARY,
South Bend; one son, Timothy [OSBORN], Indianapolis; two grandchildren; two
sisters, Sister M CAROLITA, C.S.C., Los Angeles, Calif; and Joanne WALTERS,
Pendleton; two brothers, Glenn HART, Las Cruces, N.M. Preceding in death were three brothers.
Services
will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Timberland Bible Church, South Bend, with the Rev.
John RAILTON officiating. Burial will
be in the Culver Cemetery. Friends may
call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Thursday at Hahn Funeral Home, Mishawaka, and
one hour prior to the service Friday at the church.
June F. Polley
June
F. POLLEY, 82, Four Seasons Mobile Home Court, Lot No. 27, died at 2:15 p.m
Tuesday at Life Care Center of Rochester.
Arrangements
are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.
Thursday, April 18, 1996
June F. Polley
June 5, 1913 - April 16, 1996
Services
will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester,
for June F. POLLEY, 82, formerly of Lot No. 27, Four Seasons Mobile Home Court.
The
Rev. Donald BRENNEMAN will officiate.
Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m Friday and
from 9:30 a.m through the hour of services Saturay at the funeral home.
Mrs.
Polley died at 2:15 p.m. Tuesday at Life Care Center of Rochester, where she
had resided for the past two months.
She was born near Walnut, southeast of Argos, to Clayton and Loella
ALDERFER FLETCHER. On Nov. 25, 1930, near
Culver, she married R. Edward POLLEY, who died on March 15, 1992. She lived her entire life in the Macy and
Rochester communties and retired from Hart Schaffner & Marx Inc. in
1978. She was a homemaker and a member
of the Trinity United Methodist Church, Rochester Women of the Moose and the
Macy Mother’s Club.
Surviving
are one son, Larry E. and wife Judy POLLEY, Lafayette; seven grandchildren,
Susan KIRK, Greenwood; Margot DENGER, Carmel; Dee Ann POLLEY, Indianapolis;
Brenda DOWNS, Rochester; Natalie NEGREROS, Akron; and Gretchen BUTLER and Greg
PHILLIPS, both of Lafayette;eight great-grandchildren, [and one
daughter-in-law, Donna J. POLLEY].
Preceding in death were one son, D. Ward POLLEY, who died in February,
1977, and four sisters, Ruth DURKES, Erma O’DELL, Evadean DAVIS and Lucille REDDINGER.
Friday, April 19, 1996
Eunice E. Houser
March 14, 1912 - April 17, 1996
Eunice
E. HOUSER, 84, Life Care Center of Rochester, died at 10:30 p.m. Wednesday at
Woodlawn Hospital.
She
was born in Montgomery County, Ark, to Roy O. and Dora E. WHITE GRAVES On Nov. 4, 1928, in Langley, Ark., she
married Lewis BASHAW, who died on Feb. 6, 1946. On Dec. 24, 1960, in Huntington, she married Herman M. HOUSER,
who died on April 2, 1974 She was a
retired grocery store clerk and a member of Baptist Church, Delight, Ark., and
Salvation Army Ladies Home League, Huntington
She was a former resident of Kewanna and Huntington.
Surviving
are three daughters, Linda JONES, Kewanna; Wanda ALDRED, Shoals, and Elois
DRAIN, Malvern, Ark.; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; two
brothers, David GRAVES, Cove, Ark; and Elder Booker GRAVES, Mt. Ida, Ark.; and
four sisters, Nellie PINSON, Langley, Ark.; Margie PATE, Amity, Ark.; Wanza
SMITH, Martins Ferry, Ohio; and Flossie LOWERY, Albert Pike, Ark. Preceding in death were one son, two
brothers and two sisters.
Services
will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Harrison-Metzger Kewanna Chapel, with the Rev.
Denise DAVAULT officiating. Burial will
be in the Gardens of Memory, Marion.
Friends may call from 9 a.m through the hour of services at the funeral
home Graveside services will be at 2
p.m. Saturday. Memorials may be made to
the Kidney Foundation or Heart Fund.
John A. Huff
Feb. 15, 1938 - April 18, 1996
John
Arthur HUFF, 58, 102 E Center St., Burket, died at 2:15 p.m. Thursday at his
residence.
He
was born in Warsaw to Paul and Agnes BROWN HUFF. On Dec. 7, 1954, in Denver, he married Tona KUHN, who
survives. He was a resident of Burket
for 41 years, having come from Warsaw.
He was a custodian at Burket Elementary School and was the Burket Town
Marshal for over 20 years.
He
attended Burket United Methodist Church, was a member of the Burket Fire
Department, an officer of Indiana Volunteer Firemens Association and past
president of County Firemens Associationl.
He was named past “Burket Citien of the Year,” “County Fireman of the
Year,” and “Burket Fireman of the Year.”
Surviving
with his wife are one daughter, Mrs. Matt (Nancy) SHAFER, Wabash; one son, Kim
and wife (Jan) HUFF, Warsaw; four grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and
two sisters, Mary Alice [HUFF], Warsaw; and Ruth Ann [HUFF], Tippecanoe.
Services
will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with the Revs.
Eric STOOPS and Don POYSER officiating.
Burial will be in the Palestine Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Home Health Care
and Hospice of Kosciusko County.
Audra L. McKee
Audra
L. McKEE, 89, Winter Park, Fla., died Wednesday, April 17, in Winter Park, Fla.
She
was born in Mexico to Franklin and Bertha BENTZ DILLMAN. She was a resident of Rochester before
moving to Florida in 1969. She was a
former hotel manager in Rochester, a member of Rebekah Lodge, Rochester, and a
member of Pine Castle United Methodist church, Pine Castle, Fla.
Surviving
are one son, Paul BRINEY, Tampa, Fla; one step-daughter, Dixie CURRY, Texas;
seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Services
will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Pine Castle United Methodist Church, Pine Castle,
Fla. Burial will be in Woodlawn
Memorial Park, Orlando, Fla.
Carey
Hand Colonial Funeral Home, Orlando, Fla., is in charge of the arrangements.
Sarah E. Bond Brown
Sarah
E. BOND BROWN, 63, 1318 Washington St., died at 6:13 a.m. today at her
residence, where she resided with her son Roger and wife Mary BOND.
Arrangements
are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.
Michael K. Petrosky
Michael
Kim PETROSKY, 39, 3643 S. Bruner Road, Warsaw, died at 3:45 p.m. Thursday in a
two-vehicle automobile accident at the intersection of Kosckusko County Roads
900 South and 1000 East.
Arrangements
are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.
Robert R. Porter
Jan. l23, 1928 - April 18, 1996
Robert
R. PORTER, 68, 3215 Country Club Drive East, died at 12:22 p.m. Thursday at
Woodlawn Hospital.
He
was born in Kokomo to Marvin “Glay” and Madeline A. FLORA PORTER. On May 13, 1950, in Kokomo, he married
Catherine V BECHELLI, who survives. He
retired in 1987 from Delco Electronics after 25 years. He was a member of the United Auto Workers
No. 292 and served in the Seabees of the U.S. Navy during World War II.
Surviving
with his wife are one son, William J. PORTER, Rochester; one daughter and
son-in-law, Tina L. and Stanley B. LITTLE, Mulberry; two grandchildren; two
brothers and two sisters-in-law, Donal G. and Valerie PORTER and James L. and
Mildred L. PORTER, all of Kokomo; one sister and brother-in-law, E. Rosanna and
Richard STAHL, Kokomo; and several nieces and nephews.
‘ Memorial
services will be at 4 p.m. Saturday at Fenn & Shirley Mortuary, Colonial
Chapel, Kokomo, with the Rev. Francis I. KILCLINE officiating. Friends may call from 1 p.m through the hour
of services Saturday at the mortuary.
Mr. Porter will be cremated and a private burial of the remains will be
held at a later date. Memorials may be
made to the American Heart Association or to the Diabetes Association.
Saturday, April 20, 1996
Sarah E. Bond Brown
March 22, 1933 - April 19, 1996
Sarah
E. BOND BROWN, 63, 1318 Washington St., died Friday at the home of her son,
Roger BOND. She had been ill for a long
time.
She
was born in Prestonsburg, Ky., to Robert and Mary Jane REFFITT, who preceded in
death. She lived most of her life in
Rochester. She was married to Earl BOND
who died April 17, 1970. She later
married Robert A. BROWN. They were
divorced. She retired from Torin
Brookside Corp. after 33 years of service.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Argos.
Surviving
are one daughter, Mrs. Jeff (Debra) LaBERE, Rochester; two sons, Roger and Mary
BOND, Rochester, and Kenneth [BOND], Elkhart; eight grandchildren, Ryan and
B.J. [BOND], both of Rochester; Scott FIGERT, Lakelad, Fla.; Dustin FIGERT,
South Bend; Michelle SPURLOCK and Felica BESSE, both of Rochester; and Kyle and
Nick LaBERE, both of Walkerton; three great-grandchildren; three
step-daughters, Sandy, Tina and Jackie BROWN, all of Spartanburg, S.C.; one
step-son, Randy BROWN, Rochester; two sisters, Agnes BRIGHT, Rochester, and
Mrs. Edward (Mary) LANGLEY, Anderson.
Preceding in death were one son, Michael E. [BOND], one sister, Areminda
BRADLEY and one brother, Clifton REFFITT.
Services
will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church, Argos, with pastor
Robert MACE officiating. Burial will be
in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral
Home, Rochester, and one hour before the services Wednesday at the church. Memorials may be made to Hope Hospice of
Fulton County.
Michael K. Petrosky
Aug. 27, 1956 - April 18, 1996
Michael
Kim “Kemo” PETROSKY, 39, 3643 South Bruner Road, Warsaw, died at 3:45 p.m.
Thursday from injuries received during a two-car accident at the corner of
County Roads 900 South and 1000 East in Kosciusko County.
He
was born in Rochester to Rudolph J. and Carolyn Sue LOCKRIDGE PETROSKY. On May 19,
1979 in Burbon he married Faith YOUNG, who survives. He was the head of the adhesive department
at Sonoco Products Company, Akron. He
was a sports enthusiast and 1974 graduate of Akron High School.
Surviving
with his wife and parents are one son, Brandon [PETROSKY], Warsaw; one sister,
Mrs. Robert (Teresa) WALLACE, Casper, Wy., one brother, Steven and his wife
Lisa [PETROSKY], Akron; and nieces and nephews; mother-in-law, [Mrs. Myrtle
YOUNG, Bourbon; sister-in-law], Cheryl STOUDER, Nappanee, and two
brothers-in-law, Doyle and Glenn [PETROSKY], both of Nappanee.
Services
will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with the Rev. Peter
GREENHOWE officiating. Burial wil be in
the Akron Cemetery. [Memorials may be
made to a trust fund eing set up for his son, Brandon].
Monday, April 22, 1996
Pauline W. Coy
June 15, 1909 - April 19, 1996
Pauline
W. COY, 86, 504 S. Detroit St, Warsaw, died at 10:23 p.m. Friday at the
Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.
She
was born in Milford to Jacob and Lillie Fay ROBINSON. On June 22, 1929, in Warsaw, she married Orville E. COY, who died
on Feb. 25, 1981. She had resided in
Warsaw for 1 1/2 years, having come from Mentone. She was a homemaker and attended the Warsaw Wesleyan Church.
Surviving
are one son, Orville COY Jr., Springfield, Va. three daughters, Mrs. James (Joy)
AUSTIN, Apex, N.C.; Mrs. Jay (Donna) WOODRUFF, Mentone; and Mrs. Royal
(Frances) BAUM, Pierceton; eleven grandchildren; and twelve
great-gradchildren. Preceding in death
were four sisters and ten brothers.
Services
will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with the Revs.
Robert KLATT and Rick SHOCKLEY officiatig.
Burial will be in the Palestine Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Marcella Wentzel
Feb. 12, 1925 - April 17, 1996
Marcella
WENTZEL, 71, 1725 Colonial Bay, died Wednesday, April 17, in Venice, Fla. where
she resides for part of the year.
Surviving
are her husband, Robert J. WENTZEL; and one sister, Cuma BECHT, Rochester. She was a member of the Rochester Women of
the Moose.
Private
burial services will e held in the near future in Calvary Cemetery, Dayton,
Ohio. Cremation has already taken
place.
Lois A. Mallock
Nov. 15, 1906 - April 21, 1996
Lois
A. MALLOCK, 89, South Whitley, died at 9:24 a.m. Sunday at the Whitley Memorial
Hospital, Columbia City.
She
was born in Allen County to Jesse L. and Odessa SPITLER SPANN She was a 1924 graduate of South Whitley
High School. On March 5, 1924, in South
Whitley, she married Carl STONER, who died in 1933.
In
March, 1936, in Columbia City, she married Roscoe MALLOCK, who died in
1974. They lived in Cleveland Township,
Whitley County, before moving to South Whitley in 1973. Mrs. Mallock moved to her present home in
1978. She worked for 18 years at the
Ideal Dress Shop and was a member of the South Whitley Church of the Brethren
and the South Whitley Literary Club.
Surviving
are one son, Wade STONER, South Whitley; four daughters, Mrs. Charles (Bonnie)
ABLE, Big Barbee Lake; Mrs. Rchard (Judith) CORDILL, Mishawaka; Mrs. Jerry
(Janet) RUEF, Huntington; and Mrs. Leslie (Margaret) WALTERS, Rochester;
thirteen grandchildren; twenty great-gradchildren, and two brothers, Bill and
Phil SPANN, both of North Manchester.
Preceding in death were one son, Tom STONER; three brothers, George,
Maynard and Leonard SPANN; and one sister, Mrs. Don (Catherine) LANDIS.
Services
will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Smith and Sons Miller Chapel, South Whitley,
with the Rev. Alan KAHLER officiating.
Burial will be in the South Whitley Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the
funeral home. Memorials may be made to
the South Whitley Church of the Brethren.
Alta M. Scott
Aug. 23, 1917 - April 20, 1996
Alta
Marie SCOTT, 78, 3110 C Manitou Park Road, died at 8:40 p.m. Saturday at
Woodlawn Hospital.
She
was born in Algoa, Ark., to Edward and Polly Alice LONG SCOTT. She had lived in Rochester since 1987,
having come from Oklahoma City, Okla.
She was a retired insurance underwriter and had formerly taught
insurance at Oklahoma University. She
was past preseident of the Insurance Women’s Association of Oklahoma and a
member of the Rochester Elks Women’s Association.
Surviving
are several nieces and nephews, including Eugene SCOTT, Rochester; Mrs. Almira
[WINTERS], Walton; and Mrs. Thelma WEBSTER, Peru. Preceding in death were two brothers, Claude and Leland SCOTT.
Private
family services will be held [at 1 p.m.] on Wednesday, with the Rev. Robert
STORY officiating [at Zimmerman Family Fueral Home]. Burial will be in the Fairlawn Cemetery, Oklahoma City,
Okla. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to the Cancer Fund.
Glen D. Zartman
Glen
Dean “Dutch” ZARTMAN, 70, Miller Street, Fulton, died early this morning at his
residence.
Arrangements
are pending at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Fulton.
David E. Woods Sr.
June 4, 1915 - April 19, 1996
David
E. WOODS Sr., 80, 8001 West and 100 South, Kewanna, died at 11:56 p.m. Friday
at Porter Memorial Hospital, Valparaiso.
He
was born in Terre Haute to Samuel and Flora BESKEEN WOODS. On Dec. 24, 1938, in Farmersburg, he married
Elizabeth Dorothy SHAW, who died on March 19, 1992. He was a resident of Kewanna since 1972, having come from
Gary. He retired in 1977 from American
Bridge Works, Gary; and was a member of the Moose Lodge, Fraternal Order of
Forresters and the Church of the Nazarene, all of Gary.
Surviving
are three daughters, Mrs. Mark (Elizabeth) GRANT and Mrs. James (June) DYER,
both of Chesterton; and Mrs. Mark (Mary Frances) CLARK, Severn, Md.; four sons,
David E. Jr. and wife Donna [WOODS], Rochester; James S. [WOODS], Kewanna;
Denton S. and wife Margaret [WOODS], Wisconsin; and Thomas W. and wife Sandra
[WOODS]; Scherrerville; fourteen grandchildren; twelve great-gradchildren; and one
sister, Dorthea SARGENT, Kokomo.
Preceding in death were six sisters and one brother.
Services
will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F.
Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8
p.m. Monday and from 9 a.m. through
the hour of services Tuesday at the funeral home.
Alma Reffett
Nov. 28, 1931 - April 14, 1996
Alma
COFFMAN REFFETT, 64, Sebring, Fla., died Sunday, April 14, at her residence.
She
was born in Kewanna to Alvie and Fannie COFFMAN. She was a graduate of Grass Creek High School and former resident
of Kewanna.
Surviving
are one daughter, Rhonda SCHLIENGER, Lake Placid, Fla.; one son, Ronald
REFFETT, Ft. Lauderale, Fla.; five grandchildren; her mother, Fannie COFFMAN;
and one sister, Carol SCOTT,
Rochester. Preceding in death were her
father and a son.
Memorial
services will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Scott’s Funeral Home, Lake Placid,
Fla. Cremation has already taken place.
Tuesday, April 23, 1996
Boyd E. Stout
Nov. 26, 1933 - April 21, 1996
Boyd
E. STOUT, 62, Elkhart, died at 9 p.m. at the Veterans Administration Indiana
Health Care System, Fort Wayne.
He
was born in Akron to Adam and Lavon (SPEICHER) STOUT. His mother survives.
He
was a machinist working at various tool and die companies in the Elkhart
area. He retired due to health
reasons. He served in the U.S. Marine
Corps in the Korean War.
Surviving
are two sons, Thomas W. and Mark E. STOUT, both of Elkhart; one daugher, Mrs.
Janet SONAM, Elkhart; one brother, Bob STOUT, Akron, one sister, Mrs. Gerry
LANTZ, Elkhart; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father.
Graveside
services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Rice Cemetery in Elkhart with the Rev. Raymond
P. LABORDE officiating. Visitation will
be from 6-8 p.m Wednesday at Billings Funeral Home in Elkhart.
Memorials
may be left to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Glen D. Zartman
June 27, 1925 - April 22, 1996
Glen
Dean “Dutch” ZARTMAN, 70, Miller Street, Fulton, died early Monday morning at
his residence.
He
was born in Mexico to John W.F. and Marie (FLENNER) ZARTMAN. He had lived in the Fulton area all his
life. He owned Big Z Hardware and was a
retired farmer. He was a member of the
Fulton Baptist Temple and [a past member of] the [board of trustees of the]
Caston [Educational Center]. He was
active in the Fulton Athletic League and Fulton Park programs.
Surviving
are three sisters, Mrs. Rosanna OVERMYER, Rochester; Mrs. Janet COPLEN, Argos;
Mrs. Carolyn YOUNG, Rochester; several nieces and nephews; and one aunt, Mrs.
Helen BEMENDERFER, Tucson, Ariz.
He
was preceded in death by one brother, John [ZARTMAN].
Services
will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home [in Fulton]
with the Rev. Lonnie PETERS officiating
Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Thursday and after 9 a.m. Friday at the funeral
home.
Memorials
may be left to the Fulton Baptist Temple.
Michael Wallis
Michael
WALLIS, 54, Mentone, died Monday.
Arrangements are pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.
Wednesday, April 24, 1996
Michael L. Wallis
Nov. 12, 1941 - April 22, 1996
Michael
L. WALLIS, 54, Mentone, died Monday on Kosciusko County Road 500 South, south
of Mentone of natural causes.
He
was born in Connersville to Carl E. and Thelma E. (DAVIS) WALLIS.
He
lived in the Mentone area most of his life.
He was a welder.
Surviving
are his father, Fort Wayne; two daughers, Mrs. Pami HUNSBERGER, Mentone; Dawn
WALLIS, Mentone; four sons, Michael A. and Robert A. [WALLIS], of Mentone;
Scott [WALLIS], Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and Bud PHILLIPS, Mentone; one brother,
Tim A. WALLIS, Vesta, Calif.; and six grandchildren.
He
was preceded in death by his mother; one sister, Nena M. WALLIS; and one
brother, Steven WALLIS.
Services
are 1:30 p.m. Friday at King Memorial Home in Mentone with the Rev. Claude
STOGSDILL officiting Burial will be in
the Mentone Cemetery. Visitation is 6-8
p.m. Thursday and after 8:30 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Thursday, April 25, 1996
Frances A. Frick
Frances
A. FRICK, 93, Mexico, died at 8:10 p.m. Wednesday at Dukes Continuing Care
Center in Peru. Funeral arrangements
are pending at McClain Funeral Home in Denver.
Rachel M. Templeton
Aug. 7, 1934 - April 25, 1996
Rachel
M. TEMPLETON, 61, 718 Pontiac St., Rochster died at 3:15 a.m. Thursday at her
residence.
She
was born in Gary to Merwin W. and Sylvia M. (SEWELL) TARVIN. She married David J. “Jim” TEMPLETON Sept.
29, 1956 in Gary. He survives.
She
formerly owned The Sewing Center in Rochester.
She was a member of the Church of Fulton and the Patriots of Liberty.
Surviving
are her mother, Sylvia, Conover, N.C.; three sons, Kenneth R. [TEMPLETON],
Traverse City., Mich., Alan R. [TEMPLETON], Champaign, Ill., Paul D.
[TEMPLETON], Fishers; nine grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Marie REILLY,
Conover, N.C.; Mrs. Sarah McGILL, Newton, N.C.; one brother, Glen TARVIN,
Munster.
She
was preceded in death by her father, Merwin; one daughter, Suzanne G.
TEMPLETON.
Memorial
services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at Hillcrest Church Baptist Church in
Rochester. There will be a carry-in
dinner at the church after services.
There
will be no visitation or burial. Her
remains are being donated to the Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport,
Iowa. Memorials may be left to Fulton
County Christian Academy.
Zimmerman
Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Friday, April 26, 1996
Frances A. Frick
June 29, 1902 - April 24, 1996
Frances
A. FRICK, 93, Mexico, died at 8:10 p.m. Wednesday at Dukes Continuing Cre
Center, Peru.
She
was born in Wabash County to Edward and Sarah Elizavbeth MORTS OYLER. On June 30, 1934 at Banquo she married Lyman
B. FRICK, who died Feb. 5, 1988. She
graduated from Somerset High School in 1920 and attended Teacher’s College of
Indianapolis and Manchester College.
She was an elementary school teacher in Monroe County, Somerset, Banquo,
Kokomo, Fort Wayne and Mexico. She
retired in 1962. She was a member of
the Retired Teacher’s Association and United Methodist Women. She was a past matron and 50-year member of
the Macy Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star.
She was the co-owner of Frick Hardware in Fulton from 1947 to 1975. She lived in Mexico from the time she was
married.
Surviving
are one sister, Dorothea WEAVER, Sweetser; two sisters-in-law, Esther FRICK ad
Ruth FRICK, both of Mexico, and nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were two brothers, Howard and Merritt ANDREW,
and three sisters, Ellen REED, Kathryn KEM and Lois BOLINGER.
Services
will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Mexico Baptist Church with the Revs. William
BERGSTROM and Steve FLECK officiating.
Burial will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Saturday at
McClain Funeral Home, Denver, and one hour before services Sunday at the
church.
Devon Pfeiffer
Devon
PFEIFFER of Plymouth died Thursday.
Funeral arrangements are pending.
Goldie F. Smithson
Feb. 3, 1899 - April 25, 1996
Goldie
Fay SMITHSON, 97, Regency Place Nursing Home, Lafayette, died there at 2:20
a.m. Thursday following an extended illness.
She
was born in Fulton County to Frank and Hattie ALEXANDER RITTER. On April 11, 1934 she married Earl F.
SMITHSON who died May 24, 1966. She
was a homemaker.
Surviving
are one daughter, Mrs. John (Shirley) HIlEMAN, Lafayette; six grandchildren;
great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren and one brother, Ralph W.
RITTER, Lafayette. Preceding in death
were three sons, one daughter, one foster-son, two sisters and two brothers.
Services
will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 West Third St.,
Peru, with the Rev. James LUND officiating.
Burial will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Peru. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Saturday.
Saturday, April 27, 1996
Anna M. Kinsel
Sept. 19, 1931 - April 26, 1996
Anna
May KINSEL, 64, 4849 South Wabash Road, died at 6 p.m. Friday at her
residence. She had been ill for one
year.
She was born in Columbus, Ohio, to Wilbur J. and Helen WARNER NORRIS. On Aug. 17, 1952 in Chicago, Ill, she married Don M. KINSEL, who survives. She was a Rochester resident for 28 years, coming here from South Whitley. She was a retired school teacher who taught at Rochester Middle School. She retired in 1989. She grduated from Manchester College, North Manchester, and was a member of the Classroom Teachers Assocition, the Indiana State Teachers Association and Psi Iota Xi Sorority. She was a member o the First Baptist Church and president of the Fellow