FULTON COUNTY INDIANA

OBITUARIES

1997

Rochester Sentinel

Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh

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 1998

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The Sentinel

1997

Thursday, January 2, 1997

A. Buryl Reese
July 27, 1919-Dec. 31, 1996
A. Buryl REESE, 77, Rochester, died at 1 a.m. Tuesday at his residence.
Born in Comstock Park, Mich. to Fred and Clara MUTCHLER REESE, he married Eva J. COLLINS on Dec. 14, 1947 in Champaign, Ill. She survives. He had lived most of his life here and attended local schools. During World War II he served in a U.S. Navy destroyer in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters. He had retired from Torin Corporation in Rochester in 1975 after 17 years. He later worked in industrial management until retiring in 1981. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Lake Manitou Post, the Rochester Lions Club, the Industrial Management Society.
In addition to his wife he is survived by two daughters Shirley PARKHURST, Plymouth, Mrs. Don (Evelyn) WALKER, Carmel; one son Harold [REESE] and wife Bonnie SMITH, Knox; 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; and one brother Harold [REESE] and wife Helen REESE, Rochester. He was preceded in death by a brother Ralph REESE.
Services are at 1 p.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Jeffrey S. TAYLOR officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Military graveside services will be conducted by the American Legion and the V.F.W.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Ernest C. Ballee
Mar. 31, 1929-Dec. 31, 1996
Ernest Clayton BALLEE, 67, Wabash, died at 5:40 a.m. Tuesday at Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Born in Miami County to Clarence Clayton and Dora SPEES BALLEE, he married Sharon FLOOK on Dec. 6, 1952 in Denver. She survives. He was a 1949 graduate of Deedsville High School. A Korean War veteran he was a member of the Wabash American Legion and Peru Veterans of Foreign Wars. He had worked for General Tire in Wabash for 34 1/2 years retiring in 1987. He was a Past Master of Gilead Masonic Lodge 354 F&AM, a member of Macy Chapter 124 Order of the Eastern Star. He attended the Denver Brethren Church.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons James Allen and wife Priscilla BALLEE, Wabash, Kenneth Eugene and wife Rhonda BALLEE, Peru; a stepson Vincent and wife Doris WOLF, Bunker Hill; five grandchildren, four step-grandchildren; and a brother Howard BALLEE, Peru. He was preceded in death by a brother.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Main St. Chapel Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 86 E. Main St., Wabash, with Pastor Lowel BURRUS officiating. Burial will be in the Gilead Cemetery, Gilead. Visitation is from 2 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Masonic Services will be at 8 p.m. today.
Memorial contributions are to the donor's choice.

Helen M. Wright
June 30, 1912-Dec. 31, 1996
Helen M. WRIGHT, 84, formerly of Peru, died at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday at the Hospice of St. John, Lakewood Colo.
Born in Brown County to John and Nettie SCHUMACHER SAYLOR, she married Chase (Happy) Wright on Feb. 1, 1942. He died Feb. 8, 1972. She and her husband owned and operated a neighborhood grocery and meat market in Oakdale for 42 years. She was a member of the Oakdale Baptist Church, Peru, where she taught Sunday School for over 30 years. She moved to Rochester and Lake Manitou in 1978 and joined the First Baptist Church, Rochester. She led Bible study for senior citizens in Rochester until she moved to Colorado in December, 1994.
She is survived by two sons Dr. Robert WRIGHT, Westminister, Colo., Dr. David WRIGHT, Poplar, Mont.; three grandchildren Benjamin [WRIGHT], Rebecca [WRIGHT] and Julia WRIGHT. She was preceded in death by five brothers Homer [SAYLOR], Richard [SAYLOR], Norman [SAYLOR], Arthur [SAYLOR] and Donald SAYLOR.
Services are at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, 84 W. Main St., Peru. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Peru. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made through the funeral home to the First Baptist Church, Rochester.

Friday, January 3, 1997

Betty C. Hunter
Feb. 28, 1924-Jan. 2, 1997
Betty C. HUNTER, 72, Rochester, died at 11 a.m. Thursday at Woodlawn Hospital.
Born in Indianapolis, she married Henry Emerson (Emp) HUNTER on May 27, 1967 in Rochester. He died Feb. 23, 1984. She had been a resident of this area since 1957, having come from the Beaver Dam area. She was employed by Fulton County REMC as a night dispatcher. She was a member of the Manitou Moose Lodge 1107, Rochester.
She is survived by one son Corky NORTH, Largo, Fla.; one granddaughter, Wendy NORTH, Bloomington; and a cousin in California.
Private graveside services will be held Monday. Burial will be in Moon Cemetery, west of Rochester. No visitation or viewing is planned. Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of arrangements.

Clovis M. Petersen
June 29, ,1919-Jan. 2, 1997
Clovis Virginia MIKESELL PETERSEN, 77, Rochester, died at 8:33 p.m. Thursday at her residence.
Born in Fulton County to Clarence and Geraldine Lavonne KINDIG MIKESELL, she married Dale K. PETERSEN on May 20, 1945 in Long Beach, Calif. He survives. She had lived most of her life in the Fulton County area. A homemaker, she was a member of Talma United Methodist Church, Talma.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters Mrs. Gary (Marlene) NELLANS, Winamac, Geraldine PETERSEN, Oak Creek, Wis.; two sons Marvin and wife Mary PETERSEN, Etna Green, Steven PETERSEN, Lafayette; 12 grandchildren; three brothers Wayne and wife Virginia MIKESELL, Calvin and wife Maggie MIKESELL, both of Rochester, and Larry and wife Connie MIKESELL, Fort Wayne. She was preceded in death by a brother Sheldon MIKESELL in 1995.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Pastor Jean McCAN officiating. Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Rochester. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday and after 1 p.m. Sunday through the hour of services.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society or the Talma United Methodist Church.

Darline V. Sayers
Mar. 24, 1916-Jan, 2, 1997
Darline V. SAYERS, 80, Kewanna, died at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.
Born in Geneva, Neb. to Stanley and Mary Winifred JOHNS LEMMON, she married Elston H. SAYERS on Mar. 10, 1938 in Winamac. He died Dec. 29, 1990. A graduate of Star City High School she was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ, Kewanna, the Kewanna Saddle Club, and Pinhook Grange 2412, Kewanna.
She is survived by two sons Ed SAYERS, Kewanna, Elston F. SAYERS, Sheridan; three daughters Darla GREER, Kewanna, Tressa Capper, Star City, Linda KROFT, Winamac; 16 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; three sisters Geneva METZGER, Rochester, Betty BROWN, Elizabeth Ind., and Mildred COX, San Diego, Calif. She was preceded in death by one brother Stanley Lemmon and one sister Twila Selden.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the Church of Christ, Kewanna, with James SAYERS and Cliff GANO officiating. Burial will be in Citizens I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Kewanna. Visitation is from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, and one hour before services on Monday at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Kewanna Church of Christ or the American Heart Association.

Saturday, January 4, 1997

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Monday, January 6, 1997

Lowell D. McFarland
Dec. 16, 1925-Jan. 5, 1997
Lowell D. McFARLAND, 71, Rochester, died at 2:46 p.m. Sunday at his residence.
Born to Ralph and Effie SCHRIMSHER McFARLAND, he married Evelyn SWANGO on Aug. 12, 1957 in Rochester. She survives. He served with the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He had lived most of his life in Rochester and retired from North Manchester Foundry.
In addition to his wife he is survived by four daughters Mrs. Jack (Sandra) CLARK, Ms. Virginia McFARLAND, Ms. Lori McFARLAND, and Mrs. Kent (Jean) McFARLAND, all of Rochester; two sons Lee D. McFARLAND, Rochester, Arden L. McFARLAND, Warsaw; four grandchildren; one brother Eugene [McFARLAND], Rochester; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Lisa McFARLAND, one brother Arden [McFARLAND], and one sister Virginia TODD.
Services are at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester. Burial is in the Rochester Citizens Cemetery. Graveside military rites will be conducted by the Rochester American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign War. Visitation is from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Orville Ellis
Aug. 23, 1904-Jan. 4, 1997
Orville ELLIS, formerly of Akron, died at 6:30 p.m. at Norwood Nursing Center, Huntington.
Born to Edward and Nora GREENWALT ELLIS, he married Doris KEESEY on Jan. 24, 1926. She died Aug. 26, 1967. He then married Grethel REED on Jan. 27, 1968; she died May 1, 1989. He married Evelyn BONEWITZ on May 19, 1990; she survives. He spent most of his adult life as a farmer on the home place near Akron. He was one of the originial members of the Akron Jonah Club in 1936. A member of the Akron Church of God, he had served on the board of directors, was active in the choir, a song leader, was a Sunday School teacher and superintendent, and was a member of the Gideons for 27 years. He was also a longtime, active member of the Farm Bureau.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters Marcile BECKER, North Manchester, Mrs. John (Donna) SPENCER, Cicero, Mrs. Harold (Janice) SHEWMAN, Akron; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister Dorothy WAGONER, one brother Clair ELLIS, two infant brothers, one son-in-law Fred BECKER and one stepson.
Services are at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Akron Church of God with Pastors James MALBONE and Terry CANFIELD officiating. Burial is in Athens Cemetery, Athens. Visitation is from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideons International or the Akron Church of God building fund.

Clarence E. (Poncho) Griffin
Sept. 7, 1926-Jan 3, 1997
Clarence E. (Poncho) GRIFFIN, 70, Akron, died at 8:17 p.m. Friday at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.
Born to Jim and Golda MITCHELL GRIFFIN in Ora, he served in the Korean War and was retired at the time of his death. He had worked at Ron's Garage, Akron.
He is survived by his companion Martha NORMAN, Akron; one brother Raymond MITCHELL, Winamac; two nephews and three nieces, Winamac.
Services are at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with Rev. Dan HONEYCUTT officiating. Burial is at Independence Cemetery, Medaryville. Visitation is from 7 to 8 p.m. today at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.
Memorial contributions may be made to the House of Prayer.

Chester B. Winn
May 14, 1897-Jan. 4, 1997
Chester B. WINN, 99, Lucerne, died at 12:15 p.m. Saturday at Miller's Merry Manor Nursing Home, Logansport.
Born to John and Mary HALL WINN, he married Hazel M. KISTLER on June 12, 1915 in Detroit, Mich. She died Aug. 17, 1994. A retired Harrison Township farmer he liked to fish, hunt mushrooms, and travel. He was a member of the Lucerne Christian Church.
He is survived by two daughters Mary Jean HASELBY, Lucerne, Nancy DOUGLASS, Kewanna; one son Maurice E. WINN, Plainfield; 17 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren, and 12 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers, two sons and one daughter.
Services were at 2 p.m. today at the Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home Royal Center Chapel with Bob Cree officiating. Burial was at Zion Methodist Cemetery, Lucerne.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Lucerne Christian Church.

Monday, January 7, 1997

Evelyn Coral Salathe
Dec. 11, 1903-Jan. 7, 1997
Evelyn Coral SALATHE, 93, Rochester, died at 4:05 a.m. today at ExtendaCare Nursing Home.
Born in Muskegon, Mich., to Marion F. and May RINEHARDT BLISS STOWASSER, she married Marion F. SALATHE on Dec. 19, 1923 in Muskegon Heights, Mich. He died Feb. 24, 1986. She attended the Urseline Academy of Music in Muskegon. She owned and operated a variety store in North Judson for more than 40 years and she was the organist at the North Judson United Methodist Church for over 40 years. She moved to the Rochester area in 1980 and was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women, and a 50-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star.
She is survived by a daughter Mrs. Willard (Polly) CLARK, Rochester; three granddaughters Cynthia CROUSSORE, Susan CLARK, Patricia Keim, all of Rochester; two great-grandchildren Natalie [KEIM] and Phillip KEIM, both of Rochester. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and a sister Jean MINKERT on May 1, 1993.
Private family services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Highland Cemetery, North Judson, with Rev. Jeffrey S. TAYLOR officiating. There is no visitation or viewing planned. Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Grace United Methodist Church or to the Hospice of Fulton County.

Viola E. Adams Gruenewald
April 11, 1919-January 6, 1997
Viola E. ADAMS GRUENEWALD, 77, Mentone, died Monday at her residence.
Born to Roy and Goldie MIKESELL FAULSTICH in Oak Park, Ill., she married the late Herbert ADAMS on May 17, 1945. She married Freeman GRUENEWALD on March 27, 1975; he survives. She was a homemaker.
Besides her husband, she is survived by one son Russell and wife Sandra ADAMS, North Webster; one stepdaughter Mary Jane LEWIS, Black River Falls, Wisc.; one daughter-in-law Markee ADAMS, Anaheim, Calif., eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son Robert ADAMS on Jan. 9, 1994.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Mentone United Methodist Church with the Rev. Greg RITTENHOUSE officiating. Burial will be in the Mentone Cemetery. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the King Memorial Home, Mentone.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Mentone United Methodist Church building fund.

Jerry Dean Graham
May 17, 1935-Jan. 2, 1997
Jerry Dean GRAHAM, 61, Corpus Christi, Texas, a former Rochester resident, died on Thursday at his residence.
Born in Brookeville, Kan., he married Joan M. MICHEL on April 17, 1962 and they moved to Rochester in 1970. He returned to Texas in the mid-1980's.
He and his nine brothers and sisters were the Graham Family Western Riders, a family of professional trick riders and ropers who performed throughout the United States. They were a feature attraction at the International Livestock Show in Chicago for 17 consecutive years. While in Rochester he taught riding lessons and operated a boarding and teaching stable. He was active with the the Rochester Royals and Kovacs Kids swim teams. He was a member of the Eagles. He had worked at the local foundry, Rochester Mobile Homes and had also cooked at local restaurants.
He is survived by his mother Wilma GRAHAM, Corpus Christi, Texas; one daughter Christina SEILER, Columbia City; two sons Curtis, Nappanee, Kenneth, Rochester; three other children Debbie [GRAHAM], Carlton [GRAHAM], Kenny [GRAHAM]; his ex-wife, Joan [GRAHAM], Rochester; three grandchildren Jonathon [GRAHAM], Catherine [GRAHAM], Alison [GRAHAM], Columbia City; two brothers Barney [GRAHAM], Tuscon, Ariz., Roy [GRAHAM] Corpus Christi; three sisters Lorraine SHOULTZ, Lake City, Texas, Joan ELLIOTT, Corpus Christi, Gene Calzavara, Lebanon, Mo.; a sister-in-law Betty GRAHAM, Texas; 17 nieces and nephews, mostly of Texas.
Funeral services were Monday at the Everhart Chapel, Corpus Christi. Burial will be at Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina, Kan. at 2 p.m. Wednesday.

Mary Anne von der Lehr
Word has been received of the death of Mary Anne von der LEHR on Sunday in the Fort Walton Hospital, Fla. Burial arrangements are pending.
She is survived by her husband Dr. William [von der LEHR]; two daughters Beth [von der LEHR], Lorie [von der LEHR]; and one son John [von der LEHR]. Dr. von der Lehr lives at One Shamrock Drive, Mary Ester, Fla., 32569.

Lowell D. McFarland
Dec. 16, 1925-Jan. 5, 1997
Lowell D. McFARLAND, 71, Rochester, died at 2:46 p.m. Sunday at his residence.
Born to Ralph and Effie SCHRIMSHER McFARLAND, he married Evelyn SWANGO on Aug. 12, 1957 in Rochester. She survives. He served with the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He lived most of his life in Rochester and retired from North Manchester Foundry.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by four daughters Mrs. Jack (Sandra) CLARK, Ms. Virginia McFARLAND, Ms. Lori McFARLAND, and Mrs. Kent (Jean) DENNY, all of Rochester; two sons Lee D. McFARLAND, Rochester, Arden L. McFARLAND, Warsaw; four grandchildren; one brother Eugene [McFARLAND], Rochester; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Lisa McFARLAND, one brother Arden [McFARLAND], and one sister Virginia TODD.
Services are at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester. Burial is in the Rochester Citizens Cemetery. Graveside military rites will be conducted by the Rochester American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign War. Visitation is from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Wednesday, January 8, 1997

Catherine I. Miert
[Catherine I. MIERT], 95, Kernersville, S.C., a former longtime Rochester resident, died at 6 p.m. Tuesday in Kernersville.
Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Thursday, January 9, 1997

Mary Lou Wilson
Dec. 6, 1917-Jan. 5, 1997
Mary Lou WILSON, 79, formerly of Peru, died at 1:07 p.m. Sunday at Wishard Hospital, Indianapolis.
Born in Mexico, Mo., to Clyde and Emma TAYLOR, she married Thomas H. WILSON. He is deceased. She was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse employed by Friendly and Miami Nursing Homes and also did private duty nursing. She was a member of the Peru Housing Authority and Mt. Hermon Baptist Missionary Church.
She is survived by two sons, Howard E. BAKER, Indianapolis, Terrence H. WILSON, Ann Arbor, Mich.; one daughter Phyllis LENOIR, Indianapolis; three stepdaughters Naomi WILSON, Frances WILSON, both of Richmond, Wilma Jean WILSON, Buffalo, N.Y.; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one brother Lewis TAYLOR, Oakland, Calif.; one sister Cleo HOLIDAY, St. Charles, Mo.; several nieces and nephews.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Mt. Hermon Baptist Church, 451 W. 2nd St., Peru, with Pastor James BOLLING officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Peru. Friends may call at the church from 12 p.m. until the hour of services on Saturday. Arrangements are by Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, Peru.

Greshem Monty Lough
Greshem Monty "Doc" LOUGH, 61, Culver, died at his residence at 4 a.m. today.
Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.

Friday, January 10, 1997

Greshem M. Lough
June 14, 1935-Jan. 9, 1997
Greshem Monty "Doc" LOUGH, 61, Culver, died at 4 a.m. Thursday at his residence.
Born in Leiters Ford to Greshem F. and Orpha H. GANSCH LOUGH, he married Ann HART on April 2, 1960 in South Bend. She survives. He lived in Culver for 23 years and had resided in South Bend for 10 years and in New Lenox, Ill. for four years. He was a tool and die maker. A 1954 graduate of Richland Center High School he also graduated from Acme Tool and Die School, South Bend. He served in the U.S. Army in Europe and was an avid hunter and fisherman.
In addition to his wife he is survived by two sons Michael [LOUGH] and wife Eva LOUGH, Trafalgar, Matthew and wife Sandy LOUGH, Plymouth; two grandchildren, Ashley LOUGH, Trafalgar, Damien LOUGH, Plymouth; his mother, Orphra H. LOUGH, Rochester; three sisters Mrs. Merle (Betty) MYERS, Lake Havasu, Arix., Mrs. William (Patricia) ROGERS, Phoenix, Arix., Mrs. Phillip (Marilyn) ALBER, Fort Wayne; several nieces and nephews. His father died on April 8, 1978.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. Wayne McALLISTER officiating. Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Rochester. Visitation is from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and one hour before services on Sunday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Marshall County Hospice, Plymouth.

Margaret N. Ramsey
April 18, 1933-Jan. 9, 1997
Margaret N. RAMSEY, 63, Akron, died at 3:18 p.m. Thursday at Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Born in Nashville, Tenn to Lloyd and Gladys DRENNON WILLARD, she was a homemaker.
She is survived by two daughters Mrs. Ignacio (Susie) HERRERA, Akron, Mrs. David (Jenny) DAVIES, Louisville, Ky.; one son Jeffrey RAMSEY, Ravenna, Ohio; five grandchildren; two sisters Mary Ann SWAFFORD, Akron, Mrs. James (June) DILLARD, Lebanon, Tenn.; four brothers Pete WILLARD, Charles WILLARD, both of Warsaw, Danny WILLARD, Silver Lake, and Johnny WILLARD, Murfreesboro. She was preceded in death by one sister Janie SITTS, and three brothers Wayne [WILLARD], James [WILLARD] and Anthony WILLARD.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Nave Funeral Home, Lebanon, Tenn. and burial will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Lebanon. Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday at the Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. There will also be visitation from 2-9 p.m. Tuesday at the Nave Funeral Home, Lebanon.

Harley R. Siders
Harley R. SIDERS, 86, Peru, died at 8:55 a.m. Thursday at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru.
Funeral services will be Monday. Arrangements are pending at McClain Funeral Home, Denver.

Saturday, January 11, 1997

Harley Ray Siders
April 28, 1910-Jan. 9, 1997
Harley Ray SIDERS, 86, Peru, died at 8:55 a.m. Thursday at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru.
Born at Twelve Mile to Chauncey and Cora GAHMAN SIDERS, he married Perma Anna SARVER on April 12, 1936 in Sharon. She died Aut. 10, 1975. He then married Ruby LESLIE SPENCE on Feb. 10, 1987 at Delphi. She survives. A retired farmer from the Macy area, he was a member of the First Church of Christ, Peru.
In addition to his wife he is survived by two daughters Marilyn MILLER, Cary, N.C., Lorita DOUCETTE, Indianapolis; two sons Maurice SIDERS, Rochester, Wilbur SIDERS, Peru; two step-sons, Ernest SPENCE, Camden, Kenneth SPENCE, LaPorte, one step-daughter, Ruth CORRELL, Denver; 10 grandchildren, six step-grandchildren; eight step-great-grandchildren; his step-mother Clara SMITH, Dumas, Ark.; two sisters Mabel BOULET, North Carolina, Edith HOLIDAY, Grass Creek; three half brothers Charles SIDERS, Grand Forks, N.D., Marion Jay SIDERS, Portland, Ore., Robert Lee SIDERS; four half sisters Helen Ruth BURCH, Marjorie Ann HENDRIX, Ruby Jean SIDERS, all of Texas, and Mary Louise CARSON. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, one son Maj. Marvin Isaac SIDERS killed in Vietnam Nov. 6, 1968, one brother Lawrence SIDERS, two sisters, Blanche SIDERS and Frances Marie SPARRO.
Services are at 10 a.m. Monday at the MaClain Funeral Home, Denver, with Evangelist George FAULL officiating. Burial will be in Perrysburg Cemetery, Perrysburg. Visitation is from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

George F. Perkins
Oct. 13, 1921-Jan 10, 1997
George F. PERKINS, 75, Richmond, died at 8:30 a.m. Friday at the Reid Hospital, Richmond.
He was born in Hart County, Ky. to George W. and Lena May NUTT PERKINS and he was married to Doris PERKINS who died in 1989. He had lived most of his life in the Richmond area and was retired from Hoffco.
He is survived by one son, David A. PERKINS, Brownsburg; one daughter, Donna K. RANS, Rochester; nine grandchildren, two step grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one step great-grandchild.
In addition to his parents and his wife he was preceded in death by one sister.
Services are at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Stegall-Berheide-Orr Funeral Chapel, Richmond, with the Rev. Terry DEVERS officiating. Burial will be in Willow Grove Cemetery, Fountain City. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Lloyd M. Hammond
Lloyd M. HAMMOND, 92, Rochester died at 5:45 p.m. Friday at Woodlawn Hospital Emergency Room.
Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.

Rev. Keith J. Smiley
Rev. Keith J. SMILEY, 78, Bruce Lake, died at 12:30 p.m. Friday at his residence.
Arrangements are pending at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.

Monday, January 13, 1997

Lloyd M. Hammond
March 11, 1904-Jan. 10, 1997
Lloyd M. HAMMOND, 92, Rochester, died at 5:45 p.m. Friday at Woodlawn Hospital.
Born in Akron to Clem and Mary Jane COOK HAMMOND, he married Fern Pauline BRAMAN on July 6, 1925 in Rochester. She survives. He lived most of his life in the Rochester and Akron areas with the exception of the early 1920's when he resided in Chicago, while working on skyscrapers. He was a member of the Bricklayers Union Local 4, was a 50-year Gold Card bricklayer, and a fifth-generation mason.
In addition to his wife he is survived by one daughter Mrs. William (Shirley Ann) GATES, Fort Wayne; one son Arlen and wife Joan HAMMOND, Granger; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; one sister Mrs. Pearl NEWCOMER, Rochester; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a great-granddaughter Tracey Ann GATES in 1960. He was one of 14 children.
Services were at 10:30 a.m. today at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. John MAJOR officiating. Burial was in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Rochester.

Herman J. Hartman
March 2, 1912-Jan. 11, 1997
Herman J. HARTMAN, 84, Rochester, died at his residence at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Born in Monterey to Albert Henry and Arelia FOX HARTMAN, he was a 1930 graduate of Monterey High School. During World War II he served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army Air Corps. On Aug. 10, 1946 he married Ethel S. SLACK in South Bend. She survives. He moved to the Leiters Ford area from in 1975 when he retired from White Farm Equipment Co., South Bend. He was a member of the Leiters Ford Lions Club and the Leiters Ford United Methodist Church.
In addition to his wife he is survived by one daughter Patricia DRYDEN LEACH, Indianapolis; two grandsons D. Bryce DRYDEN, Gaithersburg, Md., and M. Blair DRYDEN, Chicago, Ill.; four sisters Agnes HARTMAN, Monterey, Mildred SIMPSON, Higginsville, Mo., Dorothy MORRISON and Gertrude HALM, both of Apache Junction, Ariz.; and one brother Winfred HARTMAN, Monterey. He was preceded in death by three sisters Margaret KLECKNER, Rosella SULLIVAN, and Martha SEREK; and two brothers Joseph [HARTMAN] and Raymond HARTMAN.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Johnson Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth with Pastor Dorothy JONES officiating. Burial will be in the New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth. There will be no visitation.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Leiters Ford United Methodist Church, Leiters Ford.

Lura J. Cumberland
May 18, 1914-Jan. 11, 1997
Lura J. CUMBERLAND, 82, Akron, died at 7:45 p.m. Saturday at ExtendaCare, Rochester.
Born in Akron to Alvin and Martha MEREDITH CLINKER, she married Eldon T. CUMBERLAND on March 27, 1935. He died Feb. 23, 1984. She was a homemaker, a member of the Beaver Dam United Methodist Church and the Ladies Aid Society.
She is survived by two sons Max and wife Judy CUMBERLAND, Akron, Mylin CUMBERLAND, Warsaw; two granddaughters, Janet CUMBERLAND, Warsaw, Mrs. Joe (Gloria) HALTERMAN, Akron; two grandsons Greg CUMBERLAND, Akron, Jerry CUMBERLAND, Columbia City; three great-grandchildren Derek and Heather CUMBERLAND, and April HALTERMAN. She was preceded in death by a brother Gerald CLINKER.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Beaver Dam United Methodist Church with the Rev. Evelyn Taylor CAIN officiating. Burial will be in Akron Cemetery. Visitation is from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.
Memorial contributions made be made to the Beaver Dam United Methodist Church or the Alzheimer's Foundation.

Paul Becker
April 29, 1908-Jan. 10, 1997
Paul BECKER, 88, Argos, died at 6 a.m. Friday at his residence.
Born near Argos to Herman J. and Nora MANGES BECKER he lived his entire life in the Argos community where he farmed.
He is survived by one sister-in-law Marcile BECKER, North Manchester; one niece Peg WIELAND, North Manchester; two nephews Ron and wife Phyllis BECKER, Argos, Don BECKER, North Manchester; five greatnieces; one greatnephew; one great-grandniece and one great-grandnephew. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister Erma E. BECKER on Jan. 17, 1990; and one brother Fred BECKER on July 3, 1984.
Services are at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with the Rev. Tony SCHNEIDERS officiating. Burial will be in the Walnut Brethren Cemetery, southeast of Argos. Visitation is from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, and after 9 a.m. Wednesday until services.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Walnut Church of the Brethren.

Rev. Keith J. Smitley
May 28, 1918-Jan. 10, 1997
Rev. Keith J. SMITLEY, 78, Bruce Lake, died at his residence at 12:30 p.m. Friday.
Born in Adams County near Decatur to John R. and Edna EHERESMAN SMITLEY, he married Alice Marie POLING on Aug. 19, 1945 in Decatur. She survives. He lived in Bruce Lake since 1962, having come from Peru where he was minister of the Erie United Methodist Church. A minister for 49 years he served at the Poplar Grove Methodist Church, Culver, Santa Anna, Argos, Pyrmont Circuit U.M. Church, Colburn-Ockley, Mt. Zion U.M. Church, Morocco, Washington Center U.M. Church, South Whitley. He was pastor at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, Bruce Lake, for 12 years.
In addition to his wife he is survived by three daughters Mrs. Gary (Janice) WENTZEL, Mrs. Ned (Eunice) URBIN, both of Kewanna, Mrs. William (Beverly) PERRY, Enon, Ohio; two sons Philip and wife Madge SMITLEY, Bunker Hill, Rev. David and wife Debb SMITLEY, Portland; 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two granddaughters Lori Ann PERRY and Karla Jo URBIN; one great-granddaughter Precious Eileen URBIN; one sister and one brother.
Services are at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, Lake Bruce, with the Revs. David SMITLEY, Jack HARTMAN and Mike BEALL officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Bruce Lake. Visitation is from 2 to 8 p.m. today at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, and for one hour prior to services at the church.

Esther M. Holmes
July 27, 1945-Jan. 11, 1997
Esther M. HOLMES, 51, Auburn, died at 1:50 p.m. Saturday at the Briarwood Manor Nursing Home, Coldwater, Ohio.
Born in Auburn to Ronald C. and Eva B. HOLMES, she was a lifetime Auburn resident. She had worked at Magnavox, Auburn and was also a nurse's aide at Dekalb Memorial Hospital for five years. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
She is survived by one son James KEEFER, Germany; two daughters Lisa WALKER, Kimmel, Kristine KESSLER, Coldwater, Ohio; four grandchildren; three brothers Ronald HOLMES Jr., Auburn, Robert HOLMES, Syracuse, James HOLMES, Butler; two sisters Hazelann KIMMEL, Auburn, and Diane McGEE, Tulsa, Okla. She was preceded in death by a brother Raymond HOLMES in 1953.
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 500 E. 7th St., Auburn, with the Rev. Raymond BALZER officiating. Burial will be in the Catholic Cemetery, Auburn. Visitation is from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the McComb, Dilgard & Cline Funeral Home, 502 N. Main St., Auburn. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mass of Immaculate Conception Church through the funeral home.

Catherine I. Miert
Feb. 19, 1901-Jan. 7, 1997
Catherine I. MIERT, 95, Kernersville, S.C., formerly of Rochester, died at 6 p.m. Tuesday in Kernersville.
Born in Three Rivers, Mich. to Jesse T. and Philora TRUE MUNCEY, she married Harold BEAUDOIN and later divorced. She then married Roscoe CONRAD in Winamac on Feb. 10, 1937; he died Aug. 7, 1969. She later married Rudolph MIERT on Dec. 17, 1970; he died June 6, 1973. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Rochester, the Manitou Moose Auxiliary, and a former member of the Indiana Glee Club.
She is survived by one son Walter BEAUDOIN, Bradley, Ill.; three stepdaughters Mrs. Rachel CRAIG, Rochester, Mrs. Eleanor KERR, Akron, Mrs. Grace BRUBAKER, Kokomo; one stepson Byron CONRAD, Sacramento, Calif., seven grandchildren; 10 stepgrandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter Ruth E. BEAUDOIN KERN on Dec. 7, 1992 and one stepson Rudolph MIERT.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Mt. Zion Cemetery, southeast of Rochester, with the Rev. David HOGSETT officiating. There is no visitation. Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of arrangements.

Donald R. Plantz
Dec. 5, 1955-Jan. 13, 1997
Donald R. PLANTZ, 41, Kewanna, died at 4:20 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital.
Born in Rochester to Robert J. and Alyce SHEANE PLANTZ, he married Lisa L. HALL on Oct. 15, 1977 in Kewanna. They were reunited in marriage on Dec. 24, 1995 in Kewanna. She survives. He was a truck driver for ANR/Advance Transportation Company, Milwaukee, Wis. He was a 1974 Kewanna High School graduate, a member of Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 710, and he liked to hunt and watch Caston sports.
In addition to his wife he is survived by two sons James R. [PLANTZ], Kevin A. [PLANTZ], both at home; one daughter Stacy and husband Uriah HORN, Kewanna; one brother Fred and wife Molly PLANTZ, Indianapolis; three sisters Kathleen and husband Art KING, Twelve Mile, Susan and husband Larry McCONKEY, Rochester, Karen and husband Mark FIELD, Kewanna; his parents Robert and Alyce PLANTZ, Kewanna; one grandson Garrett FIELD; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Fred and Dessie PLANTZ, Fred and Rose SHEANE; his in-laws Gary and Theresa HALL; and brother-in-law Gary Kyle HALL.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, with David SOMMERS officiating. Burial will be in Citizens I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Kewanna. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Fletchers Lake United Methodist Church.

Tuesday, January 14, 1997

Enrico Gretona
June 24, 1927-Dec. 29, 1996
Word was received of the death of Enrico GRETONA, 69, whose parents, Otto and Margaret GRETONA, were former performers with the Cole Brothers Circus in Rochester.
Born in Germany the family and Enrico came to the United States in 1929, according to Eugene LECHLER, who was a member of The Great Gretonas High Wire act. Lechler, Homosassa, Fla., is the last surviving member of the Great Gretonas.
The troupe performed with Ringling Brothers Circus and joined the Cole Brothers Circus at Rochester in 1936. After the circus left Rochester in 1940, the Gretonas stayed in Rochester and performed in various shows.
Enrico was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and a World War II veteran. He is survived by two daughters, one son, one sister Gloria [GRETONA], and four grandchildren. Burial was in California.

Wednesday, January 15, 1997

Clara E. Spencer
Aug. 26, 1926-Jan. 14, 1997
Clara E. SPENCER, Macy, died a 2:05 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Hospital & Health Center Kokomo. Born In Greencastle to Arlie and Gertrude SCOTT FISHER, she married Devon SPENCER on Aug. 14, 1945 in Frankfort. He survives.
A homemaker, she was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary Rochester, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Rochester, and the America Legion Auxiliary, Peru.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by one daughter, Joan HOUSEHOLDER, Kokomo; two grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; four brothers Ivan FISHER Anderson, Fred FISHER, Kokomo, Roy FISHER and Jimmy FISHER, both of Cloverdale. She was preceded in death by her parens one son, one brother and three sisters. Services are at 1 p.m. Friday at the Ellers Mortuary Main Street Chapel, 725 S. Main St., Kokomo, with the Rev. Greg REED offictating. Entombment will be at Sunset Memory Gardens Mausoleum, Kokomo. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Ellers Main St. Chapel.

Lesba Devera Miller
Word has been received of the death of Lesba Devera MILLER, 89, Carthage, Miss., Monday at Leake County Memorial Hospital, Carthage.
A homemaker, she was a niember of the Carthage First Baptist Church.
She is survived by two sons Choice Allen MILLER, Rochester, Julian Warwick MILLER, Lena. Miss., a stepdaughter Gail DICKEY, Winamac; four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
Services were at 10 a.m. today at the Wilcox Funeral Home. Carthage. Burial was in Parker Cemetery, Lena, Miss.

Annabel B. Mentzer
Annabel B. MENTZER, 90, Mentone, died at 1:45 p.m Tuesday at the Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.
Arrangements are pending at the King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Thursday, January 16, 1997

Charles C. Coffman
Charles Clifford COFFMAN, 81, Hammond, died Wednesday evening at St. Margaret's Hospital, Hammond.
Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Annabel B. Mentzer
Sept. 29, 1906-Jan. 14, 1997
Annabel B. MENTZER, 90, Mentone, died Tuesday at the Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.
Born in Mentone to Mahlon O. and Minnie BLUE MENTZER, she was a lifetime resident of Mentone. She graduated from Mme. Blaker's Teachers College, Indianapolis, the predecessor of the College of Education, Butler University. She was one of the founding members of Psi Iota Xi sorority. She was an elementary school teacher at Mentone, and a medical secretary for Dr. Dan URSHEL (Urshel Medical Clinic, Mentonc). She was a member of the Mentone First Baptist Church and the Eastern Star.
She is survived by two nieces Mrs. Mary Ann MULROY, Columbus, Ohio, Mrs. Margaret MIN, Nashville, Tenn; two nephews Dr. Frank FOULKS, Bloomington, John MENTZER, Indianapolis; and one brother James S. MENTZER, Des Plaines, Ill. She was preceded in death by two sisters Rosalind MENTZER and Margaret FOULKS.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church. Activities Center, Mentone, with the Rev. Joe OLSON officiating. Burial will be in Mentone Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. Saturday at the church until the hour of services.
Memorials can be made to the Mentone First Baptist Church.

Robert P. Young
Dec. 12, 1903-Jan. 14, 1997
Robert P. YOUNG, 93, Middletown, Md., formerly of Grass Creek. died at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Frederick Memorial Hospital, Frederick, Md.
Born in Kilmarnock, Scotlan to Robert and Helen CUMMINGS YOUNG, he married Bertha Gladys WEGER. She died Oct. 17, 1987. He owned and operated a grocery store in Grass Creek until he retired, and was a member of the Grass Creek United Methodist Church.
He is survived by three sons Robert P. YOUNG, Burkittsville, Md., James E. YOUNG, Lexington Ky., William L. YOUNG, Cocoa, Fla., eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one sister Annie [YOUNG] Richmond, British Columbia.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Harrison-Metzge Chapel, Kewanna, with the Rev. Don REED officiating. Burial will be in Grass Creek Cemetery. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Expression of sympathy may be made to the Grass Creek United Methodist Church,

Esther Fenstermaker
Jan. 28. 1911-Jan. 14, 1997
Esther FENSTERMAKER, Alburquerque, N. M., formerly of Akron and Mentone, died at 5 p.m. Tuesday at the Alburquerque Manor. She had lived there for the past few years with her granddaughter, Mary Anna GAHAFER and family.
Born near Mentone to Fredrick W. and Clara LOWMASTER RIGGS who homesteaded in Kosciusko County near Etna Green in the 1890s, she married Herschel (Hody) FENSTERMAKER in 1928. He died In 1969. After farming in the area for many years, Ester and Hody purchased a small farm on Indiana 19 in 1945 and sold insurance to the Akron community. She was a member of the Lions Auxiliary, Moose Lodge, 4-H Clubs, the Historical Society of Fulton County, World War II Mothers and other groups. She was a member of the Pleasant Valley Club for over 50 years and was a volunteer fund raiser with
the State School for the Blind in Indianapolis.
She is survived by one son Don FENSTERMAKER, Pasadena, Calif, two daughters Barbara HAPNERJAHR, Coldwater, Mich., Marilyn KING GARRISON, Laguna Hills, Calif.; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at King Funeral Home, Mentone, and graveside services at Harrison Center Cemetery. Arrangements are pending at King Funeral Home at this time. Please contact them at 353-7975 for arrangements.

Emma B. Gilchrist
Dec. 15, 1906-Jan. 15, 1997
Emma B. GILCHRIST, formerly of Argos, died on Wednesday.
Born in the Bremen community to John and Ellacinda STANLEY PFEIFFER, she married Byron GILCHRIST on Aug. 18, 1928 in South Bend where they lived for many years. In 1968 they retired to a farm in the Argos Community, moving to Indianapolis in 1995. He survives.
She was a member of the Argos Progress Club, the Green Township Home Economics Club, and a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Plymouth.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters Dr. Mary A. GILCHRIST, Indianapolis, Mrs. J. Michael (Janet A.) FROST, two granddaughters Mrs. Salvatore (Susan D.) ROJAS, Scottsdale, Ariz., Mrs. Warren H. (Catherine A. ) NICHOLS, Chandler, Ariz: two sisters Mrs. LaRoy (Omah R.) CAROTHERS, Mrs. Ray (Martha Anna) PADGETT, both of Bremen.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Flanner and Buchanan Mortuary, Broad Ripple. Burial will be at Oak Lawn Cemetery. Indianapolis. There will be novisitation and no flowers.
Contributions may be made in Mrs. Gilchrist's memory to the Argos Community Library, Argos, Ind., 46501.

Friday, January 17, 1997

William E. Stephen
Dec. 17, 1925-Jan. 16, 1997'
William E. (Bill) STEPHEN, 71, Rochester died at 4 p.m. Thursday at his residence.
Born in Portland to Ora A. and Maple WOOD STEPHEN, he married Virginia M. (Ginnie) PAPPIN on Nov. 20, 1948 in Richmond. She died May 9, 1986.
He served with the U.S. Army Air Force in World War 11 in Europe. Retired from Indiana Employment Service, he was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rochester American Legion (life member and Past Commander), Forty & Eight Club of American Legion, Rochester Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Rochester Eagles Lodge.
He is survived by one daughter Mrs. David (Saralic) THOMPSON, Rochester; two grandsons Christopher HOOKS, Rick THOMPSON, both of Rochester; one granddaughter, Mrs. Tom (Tami) HOLLOWAY, Rochester; four great-granddaughters; one sister Mrs. Darwin (Jane) GAINES, Dallas, Texas: four brothers George [STEPHEN], Akron, Robert [STEPHEN], Lafayette, Roger [STEPHEN], Kokomo, and Allen [STEPHEN], Nashville, Tenn.
He was also precedea in death by his parents: his stepmother Madge STEPHEN; one brother Sam [STEPHEN]; one sister Marianne CARR; on infant brother, one infant sister two stepbrothers Eldon [SHEPHERD] and Frcd SHEPHERD; and one grandson Greg THOMPSON in 1979.
Services arc at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral with the Rev. John ZAHN officiating. Burial will be in th Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. The Rochester American Legion and Vetcrans of Foreign Wars will conduct graveside rltes. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday and after 12 p.m. Sunday until services. A vigil service will be a 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.

Robert J. Kenny
Robert J. KENNEY, 70, Beavercreek, Ohio, died Thursday in Dayton.
He is survived by his wife of 21 years Ethel KENNY; three daughters Noreen KENNY, Mississippi, Sheilia and husband Gus VITALI, and Bridget KENNY, both of Dayton; one step daughter Carol POOR, Xenia, Ohio; three sons Michael and wife Tonia KENNY, Rochester, Kevin KENNY, Dayton, Patrick and wife Andee KENNY, Ariz.; two Stepsons Fred FETTSHANS, Texas, Martin FETTSHANS, Beavercreek, Ohio: one brother William KENNY, New Jersey; and five grandchildren. His first wife Eileen KENNY died in 1974.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Tobias Funeral Home, 3970 Dayton-Xenia Road, Dayton, Ohio, with Rev. William KRAMER officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Dayton. The family will receive . friends one hour prior to services at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Thelma Hendricks
Thelma M. HENDRICKS, 91, formerly of Rochester, died at 12:15 a.m. today at Miller's Merry Manor, Culver.
Arrangements are pending at the Bonine Funeral Home, Culver.

Charles C. Coffman
Feb. 19, 1913-Jan. 15, 1997
Charles Clifford COFFMAN, 81, Hammond, died at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Margaret's Hospital, Hammond.
Born in Michigantown to Manson and Francis COFFMAN, he was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corp. He worked at Republic Steel, Hammond, and was a member of the First Baptist Church, Hammond.
He is survived by one sister Mazie MICHAEL and one nephew Phillip MICHAEL, both of Akron. He was preceded in death by one brother Lowell [COFFMAN].
Services are at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with Pastor Lonnie PETERS officiating. Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Rochester. Visitation is from 4-6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Edith M. Ferguson
Nov. 12, 1907-Jan. 15, 1997
Edith M. WINEGARDNER FERGUSON, 89, Logansport, formerly of Clearwater, Fla., died at 3:36 p.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph's Hospital, Kokomo.
Born in Cass County to George W. and Dora May BRAY CONRAD, she married Walter WINEGARDNER who died in 1944. She then married Clarence BENSON who also preceded her in death. She then married Dale FERGUSON who preceded her in death in 1979. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by seven sons Robert T. WINEGARDNER, James G. WINEGARDNER, Ronald G. WINEGARDNER, all of Logansport. William E. WINEGARDNER, Royal Center, Victor I. WINEGARDNER, New Waverly, Harold (Fuzz) WINEGARDNER, Melvin E. WINEGARDNER, both of Rochester; one daughter Wanda KIRKHAM, Monticello, one sister Ethel WORKING, Logansport. Also surviving are 41 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren and 43 great-great-grandchildren.
Services are at 1 p.m. Monday at Kroeger Funeral Home, 711 East Market St., Logansport, with the Rev. Craig PENDL Officiating. Burial will be in Bethlehem United Methodist Cemetery. Visitation is from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Esther Fenstermaker
Services for Esther FENSTERMAKER, 85, Albuquerque, N.M., formerly of the AkronMentone area, will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the King Memorial Home, Mentone, with Rev. Evelyn TAYLOR CAIN offlciating.
Burial will be at the Harrison Center Cemetery, Etna Green. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Catherine Miert
Graveside services for Catherine MIERT, sheduled lor 11 a.m. Saturday at Mt. Zion Cemetery, have been cancelled. They will be rescheduled at a later date.
Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of arrangements.

Annabel B. Mentzer
Services [for Annabel B. MENTZER] will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church Activities Center, Mentone, with the Rev. Joe OLSON officiating.
Burial will be in Mentone Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon until services at the First Baptist Church Activities Center, Mentone.

Evelyn R. Zartman
Evelyn R. ZARTMAN, 80, Deland, Fla., died at 7 a.m. today at an area care center.
Born In Fulton, she moved to the Deland area from Indiana in 1958. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by three daughters Connie HOPKINS, Sue MASTEN, both of Deland, Linda COOPER, Quinton, Okla.; four grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren.
Lankford Funeral Home, Deland, Fla., is in charge of arrangements.

Saturday, January 18, 1997

Thelma M. Hendricks
May 2O, 1905-Jan. 17, 1997
Thelma M. HENDRICKS, 91, Culver, died at 12:15 a.m. Friday at Miller's Merry Manor, Culver.
Born in New Orleans, La., to James Butler and Stella PRITELLA, she married Albert HENDRICKS who preceeded her in death on Jan. 24, 1976.
She was a retired nurses aid. She lived in Culver since 1996, moving from Aubbeenaubbee Township.
Survivors include two granddaughters, Sharon HARVEY, Rochester, and Cecelia ISOM, Chicago, one grandson, Michael WILLIAMS, Menard, Ill., two caregivcrs, Rev. and Mrs. Junior BOSE, Rochester, and two great grandchildren.
Along with her husband, she was preceeded in death by one daughter, one son and one great grandson.
Services are at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Bonine Funeral Home. Culver. Rev. Lenon HARRIS will officiate.
Visitation is from 2-5 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Letters Ford I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

Edwin Carithers
Edwin CARITHERS, 81, Rochester, died at 10 p.m. Friday at Woodlawn Hospital. Services are tentatively planned for Tuesday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Monday, January 20, 1997

Geneva Walters
Nov. 19, 1920-Jan. 19, 1997
Geneva WALTERS, 76, Rochester, died at 5 P.M. Sunday at her residence.
Born in Corydon to Guy and Mary SMITH HEISHMAN, Sr., she married John L. WALTERS on Nov. 28, 1938 in Jasper County. He died July 12, 1969.
She is survived by two sons Leslie R. "Frog" WALTERS, Rochester, Lonny D. WALTERS, Martinsville; three stepgrandchildren, one brother Kenneth HEISHMAN, Logansport, and one sister Mrs. Dale (Annis) SEVERNS, Akron. She was preceded In death by six brothers, two sisters, one son Leroy L. WALTERS Aug. 3, 1966, and one grandson Patrick M. WALTERS July 9, 1973.
Services are at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Junior BOSE officiating. Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Visitation is from I I a.m. Wednesday until services at the.funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, Rochester.

R. Edwin Carithers
April 28, 1915-Jan. 17, 1997
R. Edwin "Ed" CARITHERS, 81, Rochester, died at 10:07 p.m. Friday at Woodlawn Hospital.
Born In Logansport to Charles H. and Cora Dell POWNALL CARITHERS, he married Frances Louise MEADER on Nov. 19, 1939 in Hammond. She died Aug. 16, 1994. A graduate of Rochester High School, he was a retired superintendent of Burton Mechanical Contractors and Air Vac Division. He attended Trinity United Methodist Church, and was a member of the Rochester I.O.O.F. Lodge, Rochester Elks Lodge, Rochester Masonic Lodge, the South Bend Scottish Rite, and Fort Wayne Mizpah Shrine.
He is survived by one daughter Mrs. Paul (Kay) HENDERSON, Gidleigh Park, rd, Devon, England; one sister Mrs. Earl (Helen) BARKMAN, Rochester; one sister-in-law Mrs. Betty Ann ROBERTSON, Rochester; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister.
Services are at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Don BRENNEMAN officiating. Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Visitation is from 4 to 7 p.m. today and after 9 a.m. Tuesday until the hour of services. I.O.O.F. services will be at 7 p.m. today followed by Masonic services conducted by the Rochester I.O.O.F. Lodge and the Rochester Masonic Lodge.
Memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church.

Margaret M. Gierke Hendrickson
Aug. 23, 1909-Jan. 17, 1997
Margaret M. GIERKE HENDRICKSON, 87, Kewanna, died at 9:35 a.m. Friday at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.
Born in Idaville to William and Margaret STRATTON MUSALL, she married Louis M. GIERKE in Crown Point on Sept. 29, 1931. He died March 4, 1981. She then married Robert HENDRICKSON in Kewanna on Oct. 22. 1985. He survives. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Winamac, and a charter member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1728 Auxiliary. She lived in the Pulaski County area most of her life.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two stepdaughters, one stepson, 12 step-grandchildren, 12 step-great-grandchildren, and one sister Beva May [MUSALL], Winamac. She was preceded in death by her first husband and four brothers.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Frain Mortuary, 305 E. Main St., Winamac, with William MATHYS officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens, Winamac. Visitation is from 3 to 9 p.m. today and after 8 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Tuesday, January 21, 1997

Donna M. Riggle
Donna M. RIGGLE, 69, Fulton, died at 3 p.m. Monday at her winter home in Mesa, Ariz.
Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Fulton, with services tentatively set for Monday.

Wednesday, January 22, 1997

Ruth L. DeWitt
July 7,1907-Jan. 21, 1997
Ruth L. DeWITT, 89, formerly of Kewanna, died at 4:07 p.m. Tuesday at Life Care Center, Rochester.
Born in Star City to Henry A. and Etta SHELHART DePOY, she married James Harrison DeWITT in Winamac on June 3, 1925. He died June 18, 1984.
A homemaker who liked to crochet, she was a cook for restaurants and motels, and had owned a coffee shop in Kewanna.
She is survived by two sons Eugene [DeWITT] and Bill [DeWITT], both of Kewanna; two daughters Agnes FORGEY, Logansport, Carolyn SHELPMAN, Akron; 15 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren; two brothers Don DePOY, Royal Center, Ralph DePOY, Fulton; one sister Mary Jane FOLEY. Rochester; several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two sons, one daughter, seven brothers, and one sister.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Harrison-Metzger Kewanna Chapel with the Rev. Mike BEALL officiating. Burial will be in Star City Cemetery, west of Star City. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday and after 8 a.m. Friday until the hour of services.
Memorials may be made to Fulton County Hope Hospice.

Viola K. Nutt
Feb. 14, 1905-Jan. 21, 1997
Viola K. NUTT, 91, Peru, died at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at ExtendaCare, Peru.
Born In Jefferson Township, Miami County, to Charles W. and Celesta FISHBURN PLUMMER, she married Kenneth D. NUTT in Wabash on June 14, 1933. He died May 18, 1990.
She was a homemaker and a member of First Brethren Church, Mexico.
She is survived by a son Rodney Curtis NUTT, Peru, seven grandchildren and 11 greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband Kenneth BEECHER; one son Wayne E. BEECHER on Jan. 8, 1988; and her second husband Kenneth D. NUTT.
Services will be at 1:30 Friday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev. James DANCE officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Thursday, January 23, 1997

Cyrus J. Rieck
June 28, 1903-Jan. 22, 1997
Cyrus J. RIECK, 93, Monterey, died at 6:51 p,m., Tuesday at St. Joseph Hospital, Plymouth.
Born in Chicago to Henry and Mary Ellen CRONIN RIECK, he married Helen AMBROSE KASTO, who preceded him in death.
He was a retired United Parcel Service delivery man and a World War II army veteran. Rieck had lived in Monterey since 1955. He was a member of the St. Anne's Catholic Church, Monterey.
He is survived by one sister, Celia A BYRNES, Monterey; and one brother, Roy L. RIECK, Chicago.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Rieck was preceded in death by five brothers and a nephew he raised, William AMBROSE.
Services will, be at 1 1 a.m. Saturday at St. Anne Catholic Church. The Rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Friday at Bonine Funeral Home. Rev. Dominic YOUNG will officiate. Visitation is from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at the St. Anne's Cemetery, Monterey.

June L. Keim
June 1, 1905-Jan. 23, 1997
June L. KEIM, 91, formerly of Rochester, died ait 12 a.m. Wednesday at Miller's, Merry Manor, Warsaw.
Born to Millard and Dora BLACKETOR WALKER in Huntington County, she married Teddy L. KEIM. He died on April 29, 1984.
She is survived by one daughter, Dora Ann NAY, Warsaw, one son, Harvey KEIM, Warsaw; and two grandchildren.
Along with her husband, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Nancy OLSEN, and four brothers.
Private services took place at 1:30 p.m. today at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Zimmerman Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Charlotte M. Bowman
July 9, 1939-Jan. 22, 1997
Charlotte M. BOWMAN, 57, Claypool, died at 1:57 a.m. Tuesday at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Born in Chicago, she was retired from Heckman Bindery, North Manchester, and a homemaker. She was a member of the Silver Creek Church of God, the Moose Lodge at North Manchester, and the Eastern Star at Swayzee.
She is survived by her husband, Howard L. BOWMAN; one daughter, Virginia HOLLOWAY; two sons, Charles BOWMAN, Claypool, and Benjamin BOWMAN, all of Claypool; one brother, Charles TROUPE, Sims; and two grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Silver Creek Church of God. with Rev. Phil BLAKE officiating. Visitation is from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. Burial will be at the Silver Creek Church of God Cemetery.

Donna M. Riggle
Nov. 17, 1927-Jan. 20, 1997
Donna M. RIGGLE, 69, Fulton, died at 3:30 p.m. Monday in her winter home in Mesa, Ariz.
Born to Floyd and Leona SUTON THOMAS in Logansport, she married Charles RIGGLE July 21, 1946 In Grass Creek. He survives.
She was a member of the Fulton Baptist Temple, the 3 C's Club. and a 1946 graduate of Grass Creek High School.
Along with her husband, she is survived by one daughter, Connie MANCINI, Hoffman Estates, Ill.; one son, Philip D. [RIGGLE] and Bonnie RIGGLE, Kewanna; one daughterin-law, Mary RIGGLE, Leo: one sister, Bonnie FRY, Logansport; one sister-in-law, Wilma THOMAS, Grass Creek; one brother, Orville THOMAS, Grass Creek; six grandchildren, Cindy HEMBREE, Fort Wayne, Laurie YOSHIDA, Covina, Calif., Chrissy PAYNE, Hoffman Estates, Ill., Jerry RIGGLE, Oak Harbor, Wash., Chad RIGGLE, Rochester, Eric RIGGLE, Kcwanna; and two great grandchildren, Cameryn HEMBREE, Fort Wayne, Sophia YOSHIDA, Covina, Calif.
Preceding in death were one son, John J. RIGGLE, Nov. 19, 1996, and one brother, Richard THOMAS.
Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Fulton. Rev. Lonnie PETERS will officiate.
Visitation is from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and after - - - a.m. Tuesday. Burial will be at the Grass Creek Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Thelma L. Zellers
Aug. 18, 1919-Jan. 21, 1997
Thelma Lucille ZELLERS, Centralia, Wash., died there Tuesday at Centralia Providence Hospital.
Born in Plymouth, she married Delbert Carl ZELLERS on June 23, 1940 in Plymouth. They lived in Mishawaka for 13 years, in Sturgis, Mich. for 14 years and South Bend for 16 years before retiring to Centralia. She was a member of the Calvary Assembly of God Church and attended the First Church of God and Bethel Church.
She was a member of the Golden Glow Senior Citizens Group and the Cornerstones at the Calvary Assembly. She loved to hook rugs, cross stitch, plastic canvas, and was known for her fine painting designs on wood.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1996, and a daughter, Kay MALENE, in 1960.
She is survived by her son, Cecil I. ZELLERS, Chehalis, Wash.; three daughters, Nancy L. KILPATRICK, Fairhope, Ala., Penny L. BONTRAGER, North ilidgeville [sic], Ohio, Jeneane L. CLICK, Centralia; seven sisters, Annabelle BIDDLE, South Bend, Mildred COLE, Plymouth, Mary Evelyn COOK, Plymouth, Dorothy WOODWARD, Plymouth, Doris BROUSE, Union, Mich., Barbara FRIEBLEY, Warsaw, and Marjorie EMMIS, Elkhart; 16 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at the Calvary Assembly of God Church with Rev. George PAGE officiating. A private family service will be at the Mt. View Cemetery, Centralia, Wash.

Robert H. Walters
May 2, 1906-Jan. 22,1997
Robert Henry WALTERS. 90, formerly of Rochester, died at Memorial Hospital, South Bend.
Born to Henry and Sophia MILLER WALTERS in Leiter's Ford, he was a graduate of Rochester High School and South Bend Business College.
He was retired from the Studebaker Corp. and the Avon Theater.
He is survived by his two nieces, Roberta HAYES, Mishawaka, and Phylis ROBE, Bowling Green, Ky.
Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at the Forest O. Hay Funeral Home, 1201 Michigan St., South Bend. Rev. Erv. MIZE will officiate. Visitation is for one hour before services. Burial will be at the St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park Cemetery, Granger.

Dayton Manns
April 8, 1934-Jan. 22, 1997
Dayton MANNS, 62, Claypool, died at 6:20 p.m. Wednesday at his residence after a long illness.
Born to Dorton and Dollie MULLINS MANNS in Salyersville, Ky., he married Irene SHEPHERD July 20, 1957.
He retired as a supervisor from Dalton Foundries, Warsaw, in 1993. He lived in Kosciusko County for 40 years. He was a army veteran, and a member of the Pentecostal Lighthouse Church, Warsaw, Sportsman Farmers Conservation Club, Silver Lake, and the Dalton Foundries 25-year Club.
Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Mrs. Curt (Sharon) SIBERT, Claypool, Mrs. Jesse (Lori) HENDRICKSON, Claypool, Mrs. Earl (Denitriss) McKENZIE, Warsaw; three sisters, Mrs. Merril (Grace) AZBELL, North Manchester, Mrs. Duane (Rebecca) SPANGLE, Claypool, Mrs. Lamoine (Della) LECKRONE, Angola; four brothers, Gene MANNS, Claypool, Ed MANNS, Rochester, Ortic MANNS, Milford, and Mitch MANNS. Warsaw; seven grandchildren and two step grandchildren.
His parents and one brother, Russell [MANNS], preceded in death.
Services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday at the Pentecostal Lighthouse Church with Revs. Albert WHITAKER and Wayne WHITAKER officiating, Visitation is from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 pm. at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw. Burial will be at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, North Manchester.
Memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society.

Friday, January 24, 1997

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Saturday, January 25, 1997

Lewis M. Young
Apdl 15,1926-Jan. 23, 1997
Lewis M. YOUNG, 70, Crawfordsville, died at 5:10 p.m. Thursday at the Culver Hospital, Crawfordsville.
Bom in Lafayette to Harry and Lena HORN YOUNG, he married Laura MATHIAS April 10, 1949 in Fulton. She survives.
He was a graduate of Lafayette Jefferson High School, Lafayette, and attended Purdue University. A veteran of World War II, Mr. Young served in the armed guard of the US Navy for 2 1/2 years as a Seaman First Class and took part in the second wave of the invasion at Leyte earning a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart. He retired from R. R. Donnelley as a machinist-tool & die maker after 26 years of service. He was a member of the Nazarene Church, church choir and trustee on the church board. A certified EMT he served on the Linden Volunteer Ambulance, volunteered in Culver Union Hospital emergency room for 18 years. He managed the first aid station for nine years at the Montgomery County 4-H fair, and was a Donnelley Club member and president before his retirement.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son Lewis Stephen and wife Marlene YOUNG, Kankakee, Ill.; two granddaughters Alissa [YOUNG] and Ashley [YOUNG], Kankakee, Ill.: one brother Jess [YOUNG], Rossville; two sisters Anna AUSTIN, Lakeland, Fla., and Dora MYERS. Albuquerque, N.M. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one sister.
Memorial services are at 11 a.m. Monday at the First Church of the Nazarene, Crawfordsville, with the Revs. Matt GOLDEN and Gerald PAINTER officiating. Private interment is scheduled for later. Visitation is from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Powers Priebe Funeral Home, Crawfordsville. Military recognition will be at the church by the Crawfordsville American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Memorial contributions can be made at the funeral home.

Monday, January 27, 1997

Nettie I. Herd
Nettie I. HERD, 78, Kewanna, died at 11:48 p.m. Sunday at her residence.
Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Fulton, with services tenatively set for Thursday.

Covert L. Wentzel
Covert L. WENTZEL, 72, Kewanna. died at 12:52 a.m. today at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.
Arrangements are pending at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna.

Frederisk L. Bauman, Jr.
Aug. 13,1930-Jan. 25, 1997
Frederick L. BAUMAN, Jr., 66, Logansport, died at 8:43 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Hospital, Logansport.
Born in Loigansport to Frederick L. and Minnetta AUSTIN BAUMAN, Sr., he married Joyce Ann CRIPE. She survives.
He was a 1950 graduate of Logansport High School, where he was captain of the football team, and attended Purdue University for five years where he also played football. He served with the U.S. Army in Korea. He retired from Rockwell after 30 years in 1994 and was the ovrner of Bauman's Pest Service, retiring in 1996.
He was a member of the Church of God, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 60 and the Eagles Aerie 323, all of Logansport.
In addition to his wife he is survived by three daughters E. J. and husband Pete HAMM, Lisa and husband Curtis HITE, Blayne and husband Chris COOPER; nine grandchildren Suze BAUMAN, Josh BELL, Shaun HAMM, Brock HITE, Pete HAMM II, Daniel HITE, Khaley HAMM, Brett COOPER, Kameron COOPER. He was preceded in death by two sons Ronald BAUMAN, 1970, and David BAUMAN, 1995.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Marocco Funeral Chapel, 119 E. Market St., Logansport, with Rev. Cary A. JORDAN officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery with military rites. Visitation is from 2 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Juliet A. Traeger
Juliet A, TRAEGER, 70, Fern Park, Fla., died on Saturday.
Born in Chattanooga, Tenn.; she married Robert TRAEGER. An interior designer, she moved to Central Florida in 1978 from Rochester.
She was a member of Congregation Oliev Shalom, president of Center Players and a member of Haddassah.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by three daughters Roberta and Mark COOPER, Maitland, Fla Jacqueline and husband Randal BROWN, Maitland, Fla., Traci and husband Roger JORGENSEN, West Hills, Calif.; six grandchildren; and one sister Rachael RAND, Miami, Fla.
Beth Shalom Memorial Chapel, Orlando, is in charge of arrangements.

Tuesday, January 28, 1997

Nettie I. Herd
Nov. 24, 1918-Jan. 26,1997
Nettie I. HERD. 78 Kewanna, died at 11:48 p.m. Sunday at her residence.
Born In Cass County to Jesse and Mary KAHLER SUTTON, she married John E. HERD In Fulton on Dec. 24, 1939. He died Dec. 9, 1995. A graduate of Metea High School, she was a homemaker and a member of Fletchers Lake United Methodist Church.
She Is survived by two sons Louis D. HERD and John J. HERD, both of Kewanna, six grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, two step-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by six brothers and one sister.
Services are at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Fulton, with the Rev. David SOMMERS officiating. Burial is In Fulton Cemetery. Visitation is from 3 to 8 Wednesday, and after 9 a.m. Thursday until services.
Memorials may be made to FIetchers Lake United Methodist Church

Covert L. Wentzel
Nov. 11, 1924-Jan. 27, 1997
Covert L. WENTZEL, 72, Kewanna, died at 12:52 a.m. Monday in Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.
Born in Aubbeenaubbee Township to Peter and Amanda COPELAND WENTZEL, he married Romayne SMITH in Macy on July 2, 1950. She survives.
He served in the U.S. Army in Europe and the Pacific. He was a retired Union Township dairy farmer. He was a member of the Zion Gospel Chapel, Kewanna.
In addition to his wife he is survived by three daughters Rebecca SLENTZ, Butler, Christine STOPA, Alamogordo, N.M., Carol HOLMQUEST. Valparaiso; three sons Timothy [WENTZEL], Hicksville, Ohio, Roger [WENTZEL],Warsaw, Poland, Donald [WENTZEL], Fishers; 13 grandchildren, two brothers Lester WENTZEL, Culver, Harold WENTZEL, Plymouth; two sisters Mary WENTZEL and Betty WELLER, both of Rochester. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one sister.
Services are at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Harrison-Metzger Funeral Chapel, Kewanna with the Rev. Ivan AUGSBURGER officiating. Burial will be in Bruce Lake Cemetery, Kewanna, with military services at the graveside. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, and after 8 a.m. Thursday until services.
Memorials may be made to the Gideons International or Zion Gospel Chapel.

Harold Fouts
Word has been received of the death of Harold FOUTS, Avon Park, Fla., on Sunday. He was a former resident of Rochester.
Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.

Florence L. Jefferies
April 17, 1918-Jan. 27, 1997
Florence L. JEFFERIES, 78, Rochester, died at 6:45 p.m. Monday at Life Care Center,
Rochester.
Born in Rochester to Ernest and Pearl BIGGS IRVINE. she married Lloyd E. JEFFERIES on Nov. 15, 1942 in Rochester. He survives.
A lifetime resident of Rochester, she was a licensed realtor with the former Jefferies Real Estate Agency, and a member of the Rochester Women's Club, the First Presbyterian Church, a Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star. State President and Noble Grand of the Evergreen Rebekah Wdge, past president of the Fulton County Women's Democrat Club, and past president of the Fulton County Board of Realtors.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons Ed JEFFERIES, Rochester, Ernest JEFFERIES, Santa Cruz, Calif.; four grandchildren Manitou [JEFFERIES], Johanna [JEFFERIES], Gael [JEFFERIES] and Leilani JEFFERIES, all of Santa Cruz; one sister Mrs. Mary BERRY, Rochester, one daughter-in-law Rosanne JEFFERIES, Santa Cruz, Calif; and one nephew William WENTZEL, Elkhart. She was preceded in death by one sister, Mrs. Mildred WENTZEL.
Services are at 2 p.m. Friday at the Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Robert CRYTZER officiating. Burial will be In the I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Tbursday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, and for one hour prior to services at the church. Rebekah services followed by Eastern Star services will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church.

Carl Teel Dillman
Jan. 16,1899-Jan. 27,1997
Carl Teel DILLMAN, 98, died at 9:15 a.m. Monday at his residence near Twelve Mile.
Born in Adams Township, Cass County, to Henry and Elizabeth TEEL DILLMAN, he married Esther Marie DeWALD on Sept. 14, 1927, at the home of the late Rev. C. F. GOLDEN near Denver. She survives.
He was a retired farmer. He farmed, and was born on, the Dillman farm which was homesteaded by his grandfather in 1839 Mr. Dillman's father also was born and died there. He was a 1917 graduate of Twelve Mile High School and a member of the Corinth Brethren Church, Twelve Mile.
In addition to his wife. he is survived by four sons Marvin and wife Harriet DILLMAN. Ronald L. and wife Janet DILLMAN, Robert G. and wife Linda DILLMAN, all of, Twclvc Mile, Carl Edward and wife Shirley DILLMAN, Plymouth; 16 grandchildreri, 25 great-grandchildren, two great-great-granddaughters; one brother Daniel P. DILLMAN, Logansport. He was preceded in death by one granddaughter, one great-grandson, and one sister Gail Mari MORROW.
Services are at 2 p.m Thursday at the Corinth Brethren Church. Twelve Mile with Rev. Rod SCHULER offlciating. Burial will be in Corinth Cemetery. Visitation is from 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the McClain Funeral Home, Denver, and for one hour prior to services at the church.

Lena Mogle Davis Goss
June. 29,1896-Jan. 26, 1997
Lena MOGLE DAVIS GOSS, 100, The Holmstad, Batavia, Ill.. died Sunday at the Michealsen Care Center, Batavia.
Born In Rochester to Charles and Ivah GREEN MOGLE, she was married to Charles DAVIS and then to Ira D. GOSS.
While living in Rochester she was active in the Red Cross drives, raised money for Woodlavm Hospital that was built during her tenure as a board member, worked in the hospital gift shop, and helped to start the Fulton County Cancer Detection Center. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Rochester.
She lived in Chicago, Ill., for many years where she had worked at the Palmer House and the Edgewater Beach Hotel. She later worked at the Civil Aeronautics Board. She had been a resident of The Holmstad Retirement Community since 1984 and was a member of the Calvary Episcopal Church, Batavia.
She is survived by two daughters June SCHEIMANN, Chicago, Ill., Marcia ROHRS, San Francisco, Calif.; seven grandchildren Christopher (Nikki) ROHRS, Atlanta, Ga., Dr. Peter and wife Laurel ROHRS. St. Charles, Ill., Rosanna ROHRS, Bozeman, Mont., Katherine and husband David YEATER, Scotts Valley, Calif., Sarah ROHRS, Vallejo. Calif., Elizabeth and husband Norman DIMOND, Northbrook, III; five great-grandchildren Marc, Eric, Lindsay, Elissa and Owen, and one cousin E. D. MOGLE, Barrington, Ill. She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband Charles DAVIS. her second husband. Ira D. GOSS, one granddaughter Camela ROHRS, and three brothers Evertt [MOGLE], Hubert [MOGLE] and Robert MOGLE.
Services were at 1:30 p.m. today at the Yurs-Peterson Funeral Home, Batavia. with the Rev. Drury GREEN officiating. Graveside services will be held in the spring of 1997 at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Rochester. The date and time of services will be published at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the Good Samaritan Fund, c/o The Holmstad. 700 W. Fabyan Parkway, Batavia, Ill.. 60510.

Wednesday, January 29, 1997

Charles Fredrick Pletcher
Jan. 2,1910-Jan 25, 1997
Charles Fredrick PLETCHER, 87, Bellflower, Calif., died at 4 p.m. Saturday in the Bay Care Hospital, Long Beach, Calif.
Born In Lakeville to Nathan and Cleo BEAM PLETCHER, he married Mertie WOODCOX WHITE in Plymouth on Jan. 11, 1934. She died Jan. 10, 1963. He then married Marjorie PERKINS PLETCHER in California on Dec. 23, 1967. She survives.
He moved to California 30 years ago from the Rochester, Argos and Etna Green areas. He retired in 1982 as a forklift driver for Bell Brand Foods, Bellflower, Calif. He was a member of College Park Church of God in California. .In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son Charles J. and wife Kristine PLETCHER, Etna Green; five stepsons Edison and wife Mable WHITE, Plainfield; Lester and wife Marie WHITE, Florida; John and wife Paula PLETCHER, Paul and wife Mary Lou PLETCHER, both of California; and Robert and wife Carol Ann PLETCHER, Washington; one grandson Dennis and wife Tony PLETCHER, Etna Green; two granddaughters Pam and husband Mike YUNGANDREAS, Etna Green, Sally HIVELY, Warsaw; several step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several step-great- grandchildren; two sisters Naomi CROW, Plymouth. Goldie and husband Harold BARLOW, Argos; four brothers Russell and wife Vera PLETCHER, Gene and wife Leona PLETCHER, both of South Bend; Ralph and wife Vena PLETCHER, Niles, Mich.; and Willard and wife Ruth PLETCHER, Argos. In addition to his first wife, he was preceded in death by one great-grandson John YUNGANDREAS, and two brothers Clarence [PLETCHER] and Paul PLETCHER.
Services are at 11 a.m. Saturday at the First Community Church of God, LaPaz. The Revs. Ralph PLETCHER and Edison WHITE will officiate. Burial will be in Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth. Visitation is from 4 to 7 pm. Friday at the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth.
Memorials may be made to The Gideons International or the First Communtty Church of God, LaPaz.

Thursday, January 30, 1997

Frances E. Bastow
June 22, 1910-Jan. 29, 1997
Frances E. BASTOW, 86 Rochester, died at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday at Memorial Hospital South Bend,
Born to Frank and Edith COWGILL BRYANT, she married Francis "Fritz" L. BASTOW on Sept. 17. 1930 in Rochester. He died Sept. 8. 1992.
She attended Indiana University where she was a memmber of Delta Gamma sorority. She was a member of Rochester First Baptist Church, P.E.O. sorority, and Rochester Tri Kappa sorority.
She is survived by two daughters Mrs. Henry (Jane) TRAUSCH, Rochester, Mrs. Jack (Susan) THIRY, Valparaiso; six grandchildren Mrs. Karen SHAMBLY, Chesterton, Peter TRAUSCH, Chesterton, Mrs. Amy DeLaCRUZ, Mrs. Allison FAUCHER, Michigan City, Andrew THIRY, Chattanooga. Tenn., Mrs. Jennifer BALES, Valparaiso; nine great-grandchildren; one sister Mrs. Margaret KARLTON, Pitman, N.J.; and one nephew Peter KARLTON, Moorestown, N.J.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home. Rochester, with the Rev. Junior BOSE officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Visitation is one hour prior to the services on Friday.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church.

Friday, January 31, 1997

Martha P. Griswold
March 18, 1927-Jan. 29, 1997
Martha P. GRISWOLD, 69, Plymouth, died at 8:32 p.m Wednesday at the Community Hospital, Bremen.
Born in Marshall County to Fred and Gladys ECKER CROCKER she married Kenneth GRISWOLD on April 7. 1946 in Plymouth. He survives. She was a homemaker and worked at Bremen Manor.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by one daughter Carol HOUSOUER, Rochester; two sons Richard and wife Judy GRISWOLD, Barry GRISWOLD, both of Bremen; four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; her mother Gladys Ecker Crocker, Plymouth; one sister-in-law, and one brother Alan CROCKER, Mendon, Mich. She was preceded in death by her father and one sister Mary CROCKER YOUNG.
Services are at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Bremen Church of the Brethren with Rev. Tom HOSTETLER officiating. Burial will be in Bremen Cemetery. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Mishler Funeral Home, Bremen, and at the church for one hour prior to the services.
Memorials may be made to the Bremen Church of the Brethren.

Etna W. Wade
July 4, 1915-Jan. 29, 1997
Etna W. WADE, 81, Peru, died at 8:35 p.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Hospital, Kokomo.
Born in Peru to John R. and Mary Ellen WAY SCOTT, she married Donald E. WADE on May 1, 1937. He died Aug. 25, 1974. She retired in 1980 from Kuepper Favor Company. She was a member of the Main Street United Methodist Church, Moose Auxiliary, Eagles Auxiliary, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary.
She is survived by one brother Robert P. SCOTT, Fort Myers, Fla.; and one sister Cora BURNS, Macy. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one son Donald Earl SCOTT, Jr., two brothers and two sisters.
Services are at I 1 a.m. Saturday at the Mount Hope Cemetery Chapel with Rev. Dean FAGER officiating. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, Peru. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are by FlowersLeedy Funeral Home, Peru.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the Main Street United Methodist Church, Peru.

Cleo V. Hight Miller
June 23, 191 i -Jan. 29, 1 997
Cleo V. HIGHT MILLER, 85, Etna Green, died at 3:57 p.m. Wednesday at 4osclusko Community Hospital, Warsaw,
Born in Bisbee, N.D., to Jesse and Ida SHIVELY BRYANT, she married Wilbur HIGHT. who died in 1937. She married Forrest (Red) MILLER in 1957. He survives. She retired in 1970. She was a member of the Etna Green Church of Christ and Etna Green Thimble Club.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by one son Tony H. and wife Virginia L. HIGHT, Etna Green; three grandchildren Karin RETTINGER, Audrey FELDMAN, both of Bourbon, Thomas HIGHT, Warsaw; five great-grandchildren Summer [RETTINGER], West [RETTINGER] and Wil RETTINGER and Amber [FELDMAN] and Crystal FELDMAN. She was preceded In death by two sisters and one brother.
Services will be at 2 Sunday at the Deaton Funeral Home, Bourbon. Burial in Etna Green Cemetery. Visitation is from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Triton Education Foundation.

Paul H. Fisher
Dec. 29, 1905-Jan. 30, 1997
Paul H. FISHER, 91, Peru, died at 10:13 a.m. Thursday at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru.
Born in Adams Township, Cass County, to Ira A. and Mary Etta KRANING FISHER. he married Velma Mae FISHER on June 1, 1927 at the home of her parents in Decatur, Ill. She died Nov. 17, 1993.
He graduated from Mexico High School in 1924 and from Manchester College, North Manchester, with a bachelor's degree in education in 1932. He taught at South Whitley High School for two years. He and his wife owned and operated the Fisher Orchard near Mexico for 60 years. He was a member of Hoover Community Church, Hoover. He was a deacon, Sunday School superintendent, and teacher at several churches.
He is survived by a daughter Frances HIERS, Bunker Hill-, eight grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren, one sister Martha PALGUTA, North Manchester. He was preceded in death by his wife, one daughter Bonnie BESETT, and one sister, Irene SNYDER.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev. Eugene FRYE officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico. Visitation is from 2-4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Saturday, February 1, 1997

Joan Cunningham
Joan CUNNINGHAM, 64, 1302 Washington St., died at 2:40 p.m. Friday at Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis.
Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home.

Monday, February 3, 1997

Ed Trexler
Former Rochester High School football coach Ed TREXLER, 71, died Friday of an apparent heart attack during halftime of a girls basketball game in Tempe, Ariz.
Trexler coached the Zebras for one year, 1953, leading the team to an 8-0-2 record. That is the only unbeaten season in RHS history.
Trexler began officiating in Indiana in 1946. In addition to working high school games, Trexler also supervised junior college officials, and taught physical education at Arizona State University.
In 1993, Trexler was inducted into the Football Officials Hall of Fame of the Big Sky Conference, and later that year he was named to the Arizona Community College Athletic Conference Hall of Fame.
'Trex was a teacher who loved youth, who loved people," said a fellow Arizona high school official Fritz Gorham. "He gave a lot to athletics, and I know athletics gave a lot back to him."
Trexlcr recently appeared in thd movie "Jerry Maguire" as an NFL official along with his son, John TREXLER.
Trexler said he enjoyed movie making.
"Movie making is a coach's dream," Trexler said. 'You run the same play until you score. We ran one play 22 different times."
Rochester's Norma BEECHER said that Trexler stayed in touch with many people in the Fulton County area.
Beecher's husband, Dale [BEECHER], was a member of Trexler's unbeaten football team, and Beecher was a cheerleader in 1953.
"He kept his contacts with people here," Beecher said. "He has family in the Peru area, and he would stay in touch with his friends."
Tike Trexler's address is 2076 Minton Drive, Tempe, Ariz. 85282.

Joan Cunningham
Jan. 3, 1934-Jan. 31, 1997
Joan CUNNINGHAM, 63, Rochester, died at 2:40 p.m. Friday at Indiana University Medical Center Hospital, Indianapolis.
Born near Rochester to Leonard and Margery MOORE WOODCOX, she Married Joseph D. CUNNINGHAM Sr. on Oct. 4, 1947 in Rochester. He died Nov. 7, 1980. A lifelong resident of the Rochester community, she was retired from Dave's Carpet Cleaners, Rochester.
She is survived by three daughters Mrs. Lonnie (Sharon) WOODCOX, Rochester, Mrs. Charles (Nancy) BAILEY, Plymouth, Mrs. Sam (Diane) MUFFLEY, Bryan, Ohio; one daughter-in-law Kathy CUNNINGHAM, Rochester; 13 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters Mrs. Jerry (Janice) ANDREWS, Mrs. Gene (Patricia) CONLEY, both of Rochester; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one son, Joseph D. CUNNINGHAM Jr., in 1990 and one grandson, Tim WOODCOX.
Services ire at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester. with the Rev. Dan MUNDT officiating. Burial will be in the I.O.O.F Cemetery, Rochester. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until services Tuesday.

Jordan Frazier-Frantz Burton
Jan. 23, 1980-Feb. 2, 1997
Jordan Frazier-Frantz BURTON died at 9:15 a.m. Sunday at the LaPorte Hospital, LaPorte, as a result of injuries received in a Jan. 26 traffic accident.
Born in Winamac to Alan D. and Lynne FRAZIER BURTON, he was a junior at Winamac High School and a member of the First United Methodist Church, Winamac. He was active in sports including baseball, basketball and soccer. He played indoor and outdoor soccer for four years on the Logansport team Storm. In 1992 Storm won the State Soccer Championship in the 12 year-old age bracket. He was the captain of the 1996-1997 Winamac soccer team, earned three varsity letters in soccer, and was selected captain of the 1997-1998 team. He earned a black belt in Taekwondo in 1987 and planned to become a math teacher.
He is survived by his parents Alan D, and Lynne Burton, Winamac,, two sisters Dawn BURTON, West Lafayette, Erin BURTON, Winamac; paternal grandfather Robert D. BURTON, Hattiesburg, Miss.; maternal grandparents Floyd and Irene CALL FRAZIER, Hobart; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the First United Methodist Church, Winamac, with William MATHYS officiating. Burial will be in the Winamac Cemetery. Visitation is from 2 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 to 9 a.m. Wednesday at Frain Mortuary, 305 East Main St., Winamac, and after 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church until services.
Memorials can be made to the Winamac Community High School Athletic Fund.

Eleanor Cora Burke
March 4,1901-Feb. 2, 1997
Eleanor Cora BURKE, 96, formerly of Rochester, died at 4:45 p.m. Sunday at the Indiana Veterans Home, Lafayette.
Born in Chtcago, Ill., to Emil and Cora J. VERNETTE SAWALISH, she married Francis J. BURKE on Oct. 28. 1922 in Chicago. He died April 20, 1979.
A homemaker, she lived in Rochester for 12 years having come from Bourbon and Tippecanoe.
She is survived by one daughter Mrs. Dale (Nannette) EIZINGER, Rochester; two grandsons Timothy and wife Lee Ann EIZINGER, Rochester, Brad and wife Jo Ann EIZINGER, Savoy, Ill.; four great-grandchildren Eric [EIZINGER] and Kurt EIZINGER, Savoy, Ill., and Amy [EIZINGER] and Burke EIZINGER, Rochester. She was prceeded in death by one brother Arthur SAWALISH.
Services are at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Dr. C. David HOGSETT officiating. Burial will be in Summit Chapel Cemetery east of Argos. Visitation is from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and for one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

Tuesday, February 4, 1997

David D. Hart
David D. HART, 36, Argos, died at 11:09 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Hospital of Marshall County, Plymouth, following an industrial accident at Lobdell-Emery Manufacturing Company, Argos.
Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Paul E. Lewis
Paul E. LEWIS, 70, Rochester, died at 7:15 p.m. Monday at Cleveland Clinic Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio.
Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.

Anna B. Williamson
Anne B. WILLIAMSON, 85, 1407 Tanager Dr., Warsaw, died at 9:20 p.m. Monday at Miller's Merry Manor, Warsaw.
Arrangements are pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Wednesday, February 5, 1997

Anna B. Williamson
March 14, 191 1 -Feb. 3
Anna B. WILLIAMSON, 85, Warsaw, died at 920 p.m. Monday at Miller's Merry Manor Warsaw.
Born in Kosciusko County to Jacob and Mary Odith EATON SMITH, she married Harold WILLIAMSON on June 9, 1928. He died Dec. 31, 1950. She lived in Warsaw since 1973, having come from Burket. She was a bookkeeper for 25 years at Ace Hardware, Warsaw. She was a member of Burket United Methodist Church, Seward Home Economics Club, and Warsaw Senior Citiiens.
She is survived by one granddaughter Mrs. Darrel (Pam) MILLER, Mentone; two grandsons Gary and wife Marla KUHN, Etna Green, David KUHN, Kokomo; eight great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter Norma KUHN on Jan. 25, 1992 and one brother Bill SMITH.
Servces are at 10:30 a.m. Thursdy at the Burket United Methodist Church with Rev. Eric STOOPS officiating. Burial is in Palestine Cemetery, Palestine. Visitation is from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today at King MemoiaI Home, Mentone.
Memorials may be made to Burket United Methodist Church or to Mobile Meals of Warsaw.

Paul E. Lewis
Oct, 18 1926-Feb. 3,1997
Paul E. LEWIS, 70, Rochester, died at 7:15 P.M. Monday. at Cleveland Clinic . Hospital, Cleveland.
Born in Lakeville to Nolan and Mildred KREAMER LEWIS, he married Linell McGOWAN on Sept. 17, 1955 in Chicago. She survives.
A 40-year Rochester resident, he was a tool and die maker for 24 years for Square D Corporation, Peru. A member of Richland Center United Methodist Church and a lay speaker, he raised walnut trees on his farm and enjoyed showing his dogs at nursing homes.
In addition to his wife, he is surived by a son Terry and wife Beverly LEWIS Talma; two granddaughters Amy NOEL Rochester, Missy GEIER, Grass Creek; one grandson Jay LEWIS, Warsaw; three great-grandchildren; four sisters Mrs. George (Vera) HARPER, Rochester, Mrs. Betty HUTCHINSON, Bourbon, Mrs. Gary (Bonnie) WILLIAMS, Greenacres, Wash., Mrs. Randy (Kathy) DINWIDDIE, Stehekin, Wash.; one brother Bob and wife June KRAMER, Rochester; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one sister Bessie J. NOLAN and three brothers, Nolen [LEWIS], Leonard [LEWIS] and John [LEWIS].
Services are at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. David MILLS officiating. Burial is in Athens Cemetery, Athens. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. today and for one hour before services.
Memorials may be made to the Richliand Center United Methodist Church.

David Duane Hart
July 21, 1960-Feb. 3, 1997
David Duane HART, 36. Argos, died at 11:09 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Hospital of Marshall County, Plymouth.
Born in South Bend to James and Thelma R. HITLEBITLE HART, he married Cindy S. LEWIS on Oct. 19, 1996 in Hohenwald, Tenn. She survives.
He was a 1978 graduate of Argos High School and a 19-year employee of Lobdell Eme Manufacturing Co.'s maintenanc department. He was a member of the Just for Fun Bowling League in Plymouth and had a black belt in karate.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one stepdaughter Starlyn CHAMBERLAIN, Argos, one stepson Christopher CHAMBERLAIN, Argos, his father and stepmother James and Elnita Ruth MacLAIN HART, Argos; one sister Mrs. Dennis (Tonya) PLETCHER, Etna Green; two brothers James HART Jr., Culver, Richard and wife Kathy HART, Culver; one stepsister Mrs. Gary (Ginger) SULLIVAN, Argos; three stepbrothers Harold and wife Karen CLEVENGER, Walkerton, Larry and wife Linda CLEVENGER, Inwood, James CLEVENGER Plymouth, maternal grandmother Violet MEANS, Connellsville, Pa.; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother Thelma R. HART on Feb. 6, 1990.
Services are at 10 a.m. Friday at the Argos Bible Church, Argos, with Pastor Roy FISHBURN officiating. Burial is in Argos Maple Grove Cemetery. Visitation is from 2-4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, and at the church for one hour prior to services Friday.

Thursday, February 6, 1997

Ruth C. Kline
Juhe 26, 1905-Feb. 5, 1997
Ruth C. KLINE, 91, Culver, died at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday at Miller's Merry Manor, Culver.
Born in Inwood to Charles and Chole THOMAS BAKER, she married Ralph FLORA on July 20, 1922. He died in 1936. She married Clarence C. KLINE on July 10, 1943. He died July 5, 1986.
A homemaker, she lived in Culver for 91 years, was a member of the Mt. Hope United Methodist Church and a charter member of the Mt. Hope United Methodist Women.
3he is survived by four daughters Josephine WINROTTE, South Bend, Mrs. Stephen (Betty) FISK, Palm Springs, Fla., Mrs. David (Treva) SMITH, Argos, Mrs. Walter (Eva) HOLDERREAD, Walkerton: one son Harold FLORA, Colorado Springs, Colo.; three stepdaughters Mrs. Paul (Virginia) BULLOCK, Hudson, Fla., Mrs, Richard (Laura) GUNDER, Culver, Mrs. Bobby (Brenda) WYNN, Culver; one stepson, Charles KLINE, South Bend; 29 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Dora KAWECKI, Lubbock Texas. She was preceded in death by one daughter Helen HANNABACK, one son Robert FLORA, one daughter-inlaw Ethel FLORA, three greatgrandchildren, five sisters and four brothers.
Services are at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Mt. Hope United Methodist Church with Rev. Mark A. KLINE officiating. Burial vall be in the Culver Masonic Cemetery. Visitation is from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Bonine Funeral Home, 104 Lakeshore Dr., Culver.
Memorials may be made to the Mt. Hope United Methodist Church or to the Culver-Union Township Emergency Medical Service.

Frank E. Moore
Frank E. MOORE, 69, 7198 West, Rochester, died at 7:28 a.m. today at his residence.
Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Fulton.

William H. Young
William H. YOUNG, 70, Culver. died at 3:5 p.m. on Thursday at Saint Joseph Hospital of Marshall County, Plymouth.
Arrangements are pending at the Bonine Funeral Home, Culver.

Frank E. Moore
Dec. 12, 1927-Feb. 6, 1997
Frank E. MOORE, 69, died at 7:28 a.m Thursday at his Rochester residence.
Born In South Bend to Noah K. and Ethel C. WHETSTONE MOORE, he married Dorothy E. SWATHWOOD on April 15, 1946 in South Bend. She survives. He retired from AM General of South Bend and Mishawaka and moved to Rochester in 1983.
Also surviving are six daughters Rebecca (Becky) SWATHWOOD, South Bend, Juanita WELCH, Rochester, Christine HARMON, Dryridge, Ky., Mrs. Phil (Bonnie) RIGGLE, Kewanna, Diana WESAW, South Bend, Mrs. Ed (Maria) WAGNER, Elkhart; four sons Daniel [MOORE], Osceola, Wayne [MOORE], Elkhart, Steven [MOORE], South Bend, Kenneth and wife Tina [MOORE], Mishawaka; 18 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren.
Services are at 10 a.m. Monday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Fulton, with the Rev. Lonnie PETERS officiating. Burial is in Fulton Cemetery. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday and after 9 a.m. Monday until service.
Memorials may be made to Pulaski Home Health Care.

Elva I. Gaumer
March 17, 1911-Feb. 6, 1997
Elva I. GAUMER, 85, Rochester, died at 12:50 p.m. Thursday at her residence.
Born in Illinois to Raymond and Maude BUTLER, she married Floyd M. GAUMER on Sept. 2, 1943 in Anniston, Ill. He died on Sept. 2, 1966. She was a retired Edmonton Manufacturing Co. secretary and a member of Rochester First Christian Church.
She is survived by one son Jeffrey J. GAUMER, Seattle, Wash.; two grandchildren Haley [GAUMER] and Dehlia GAUMER, Seattle, Wash.; one sister Mrs. Velma LYONS, Palm Spring, Calif.. nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sisters Ruby HAMNER and Hazel QUENZER.
Services are at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Chris DODSON officiating. Burial is in Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Visitation from 12 p.m. Sunday until services.

Saturday, February 8, 1997

William H. Young
Sept. 13, 1926-Feb. 6, 1997
William H. YOUNG, 70, died at 3:55 p.m. Thursday at Saint Joseph Hospital of Marshall County, Plymouth.
Born in Mishawaka to Jesse and Carrie WELTY YOUNG, he married Joyce FRY in 1956. She died in 1956. He married Alice Jean WILSON on Jan.. 1, 1957. She survives. A W.W. II Army veteran, he was a retired Buckeye Feed Company truck driver. He moved from Winamac to Culver in 1955.
Other survivors Include two sons August and wife Suzanne YOUNG, Dale and wife Teri YOUNG, both of Plymouth; two granddaughters Angela YOUNG, Murfreesboro, Tenn., Rashelle YOUNG, Plymouth; one grandson William YOUNG, Plymouth; four sisters Jessie MARTIN, Melrose Park, Ill., Mary SCHULTZ, New Paris, Maxine SELLERS, Sebring, Fla., and Kathleen ANDERSON, West York, Ill.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Bonine Funeral Home, 104 Lakeshore Drive, Culver, with Pastor Leon HOFER officiating. Burial will be in the Culver Masonic Cemetery. Visitation is from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Heart Fund.

Douglas S. Zartman
May 16,1958-Feb. 3,1997
Douglas Scott ZARTMAN, 38, Knoxville. Tenn., died Monday at Knoxville of a sudden illness.
He was born in Rochester to Winsell D. Sr. and Barbara ROBERTS ZARTMAN. He was the owner of AB Ceilings and a member of Colonial Heights United Methodist Church.
Surviving with his mother arc two sons, James D. [ZARTMAN] 11, and Kevin M. [ZARTMAN] 7; one brother, Winsell (Wink) D. [ZARTMAN], Virginia; one niece, Zannie ZARTMAN, and one nephew, Devan GERALD, Rochester. Preceding in death was his father.
Services were Wednesday at Berry Funeral Home, Knoxville.

Monday, February 10, 1997

Helen I. Day
April 9, 1910-Feb. 9, 1997
Helen I. DAY, 86, Akron, died at 9:20 p.m. Sunday at Life Care Center, Rochester.
Born in Fulton County to Tona and Flo HUDKINS MILLER, she married Joseph W. DAY on May 24, 1928 in south Bend. He survives. She worked at Victory Ordinance during W.W. II, and worked at Akron School as a custodian. She was a member of Akron Women's Club, Akron United Methodist church, and taught Sunday School for 50 years.
Also surviving are one son Richard E. DAY, Akron,. one granddaughter Mrs. James (Pamela) VANDERMARK, Akron, one grandson Joseph W. and wife Marianne DAY, Akron,. five great-grandchildren, two step-great-grandsons; one great-great-grandson, one sister Eva SMITH, Rochester, one brother Kenneth MILLER, Letters Ford. She was preceded in death by one brother Doc Henry MILLER.
Services are at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with Rev. Douglas WITT officiating. Burial is in Akron Cemetery. Visitation is from 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Akron United Methodist Church.

Elbert Opple
April 24,1922-Feb. 8, 1997
Elbert (Lorraine) OPPLE. 74, Akron, died at 9:40 p.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Hospital.
Born in Richland Township, Miami County. to Samuel J. and Selena WHITNEY OPPLE, he married Nina Faye FUNNELL on June 24, 1945 In Chili. She survives. He served in the U.S. Army from Sept., 1943 to May, 1945, receiving one battle star, a Purple Heart and the European African Middle-Eastern Theater Ribbon. He was a farmer, livestock hauler, and school bus driver. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Rochester.
Also surviving are one daughter Mrs. Kenneth (Joyce) HOWARD, Akron, one son Ronald and wife Alice OPPLE, Rochester; five grandchildren Mrs. David (Kendra) HACKWORTH, Angel SIMPSON, Elaine HOWARD. Janelle OPPLE, Tyler OPPLE; two great-grandchildren Travis HOWARD and Amanda SIMPSON. He was preceded in death by one son Dennis [OPPLE]; three sisters Marguerite [OPPLE], Helen [OPPLE], Wreatha [OPPLE]; two brothers Floyd [OPPLE] and

Ralph OPPLE.
Services are at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with Pastor James MALBONE Officiating. Burial will be in Akron Cemetery. The VFW and American Legion will conduct military graveside rites. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

William H. Callahan
Jan. 14, 1920-Feb. 9, 1997
William H. CALLAHAN, 77, Rochester, died at 6 p.m. Sunday at his residence.
Born in Fulton County to George R. and Irene HEWARD CALLAHAN, he served in W.W. II as a Captain in the U.S. Army Signal Corps. A retired photographer he came to Rochester in 1987 from Las Vegas. He was a member of the Moose Lodge, Elks Lodge, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion, all of Rochester.
He is survived by one son Patrick W. CALLAHAN, Fort Wayne, and one brother Joseph
CALLAHAN, Porter.
There will be no services or visitation. Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of arrangements.

Robert J. Whetstone
July 15,1923-Feb. 8, 1997
Robert J. WHETSTONE, 73, Mentone, died at 3:35 a.m. Saturday at'the Goshen General HospitaL Goshen. Born in Mentone to W. Wade and Myrtle McCREA WHETSTONE, he married Catherine SNIDER on Jan. 18, 1945 in Homestead, Ariz. She survives. He served in the U. S. Army Air Force during W.W. II. A salesman, he had lived in Mentone all his life until the last four years when he was a resident of Lakeland Loving Care, Milford. He was a member of the Mentone United Methodist Church and the Mentone American Legion. Also surviving are four sons Jim WHETSTONE, Tucson, Ariz., Tom WHETSTONE. Nappannee, Mike [WHETSTONE] and Chris WHETSTONE, both of Fort Wayne; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with Rev. Greg RITTENHOUSE officiating. Burial will be in Mentone Cemetezy. The American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, Warsaw, will conduct military graveside rites. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Bell Museum, Mentone.

Harold J. Hartman Sr.
Aug. 9, 1922-Feb. 9, 1997
Harold J. HARTMAN Sr., 74, Ligonier, died at 5:30 p.m. Sunday at his residence.
Born in Fulton County to Irvin and Flossie PERSONETT HARTMAN, he married Cleo BASSLER on April 18, 1943 in Fulton. She survives. He graduated from Fulton High School in 1942 and served in the U.S. Army in W.W. II. He owned and operated Lincolnway Market, was a Fuller Brush salesman, Cook Coffee saleman and ran a bread route, retiring in 1984. He moved to Ligonier in 1948 from Bremen. He was a member of West Noble American Legion Post 243.
Also surviving are two sons Harold (James) HARTMAN Jr., Fort Wayne, Mike HARTMAN, Ligonier; four daughters Beverly GENARO, Fort Smith, Ark., Mrs. Terry (Barbara) GROWCOCK, Manitowoc, Wis., Shari ENDERS, Fort Wayne, Mrs. Dave (Cindy) NILES, Greensburg; 12 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, and one brother Richard HARTMAN, Indianapolis.
Services are at 10 a.m. Thursday at Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier, with the Rev. Ralph EASTERHAUS, St. John's Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial will be in Sparta Cemetery. Visitation is from 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to West Noble American Legion Post 243.

Tuesday, February 11, 1997

Lenora K. Voreis
Aug. 28,1938-Feb. 10, 1997
Lenora Kathryn VOREIS, 58, Argos, died at 9:15 a..m. Monday at Memorial Hospital, South Bend.
Born in Argos to Clifford and Cornelia CROW OVERMYER, she married Robert L. VOREIS Sr. on May 28, 1979 near Argos. He survives. A lifetime resident of the Argos area. she was a homemaker, a member of the Santa Anna United Methodist Church and its Womens Society of Christian Service.
Also surviving are three daughters Mrs. Kathy EVANS, Ms. Karen SMITH, both of Argos, Mrs. Jim (Kim) LOCKWOOD, Plymouth: one son Kenny and wife Melody SMITH, Rochester; five grandchildren, one step daughter Mrs. Rick (Teresa) BANEY, Atwood; one step son Robert and wife Ruth VOREIS Jr., Claypool; six step grandchildren; one step great-granddaughter; two sisters Ms. Violet OVERMYER, Knox, Mrs. Randy (Mary) HUBER, Goshen; one brother Meril and wife Dorothy OVERMYER, Argos: several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services are at 10 a.m. Thursday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with Rev. Warren WALMER officiating. Burial is in Argos Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos. Visitation is from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and one hour prior to service Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Santa Anna United Methodist Church,

Robert E. Heiden
Robert E. HEIDEN, 66, Kewanna, died at 4:15 p.m. Monday at the Pulaski Memorial Hospital Emergency Room, Winamac.
Arrangements are pending at the Harrison-Metzger Funeral Chapel In Kewanna.

Wednesday, February 12, 1997

Robert E. Heiden
May 15, 1930-Feb. 10, 1997
Robert E. HEIDEN, 66, Kewanna. died at 3:54 p.m. Monday at the Pulaski Memorial Hospital Emergency Room, Winamac.
Born in LaPorte to John F. and Nettie I. HOWELL HEIDEN, he married Ruth Eileen CARR in Kewanna on Oct. 27, 1950. She died Aug, 4, 1996. A semiretired carpenter and farmer, he liked wood working and was an avid craft maker.
He is survived by two sons Gary and wife Deb HEIDEN, Kewanna, ,Victor and wife Ellen HEIDEN, Columbia City; seven grandchildren; one great-grandson; one brother Donald HEIDEN, Titusville, Fla.; two sisters Maryann SHUCK, Logansport, and Janet JOHNSON, Macy. He was preceded in death by two brothers and his parents.
Services are at 10 a.m. Thursday at Harrison-Metzger Kewanna Chapel with Rev. Cliff GANO officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lake Bruce. Visitation is from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. today and after 8 a.m. Thursday until services.
Memorials may be made to the Ronald McDonald House.

Thursday, February 13, 1997

Floyd Harrell Lowe
Aug. 5, 1907-Feb. 12, 1997
Floyd Harrell LOWE, 89, formerly of Noblesville, died a 7:05 p.m. Wednesday at Life Care Center, Rochester.
Born in Hamilton County to Bert and Nola LACKEY LOWE, he married Blanche Kathryn MOSER on July 2, 1937 in Noblesville. She died April 19, 1995. He was a farmer and a retired Allison's General Motors employee.
He is survived by one daughter-in-law Rosalie LOWE; one granddaughter Julie LOWE; one grandson Gregory A. and wife Rosemary LOWE; and one great granddaughter Rebekah J. LOWE, all of Rochester. He was preceded in death by one son Richard H. LOWE on Nov, 4. 1994, and three sisters Elsey [LOWE], Bessie [LOWE] and Edna [LOWE].
Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Gray Friends Church, Carmel, with Rev. Frances KINSEY officiating. Burial will be in Gray Friends Cemetery, Carmel. Visitation is Friday from 10 a.m. until services. Arrangements are being handled by Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.
Memorials may be made to Gray Friend Church.

Friday, February 14, 1997

Kathy A. Clinger
Kathy A. CLINGER, 22, 19408 S. Michigan Rd., Argos, died at 5:45 a. m. today at her residence of natural causes.
Arrangements are pending at the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth.

Saturday, February 15, 1997

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Monday, February 17, 1997

Kathy A. Clinger
June 22, 1974-Feb. 14, 1997
Kathy A. CLINGER, 22. Argos, died at 4:45 a.m. Friday at her residence.
Born in Plymouth to Richard J. and Katrina A. HIBNER, she married Michael J. CLINGER on Jan. 4, 1992 In Rochester. He survives. A lifelong Argos resident she was a 1992 graduate of Argos High School. She worked at Ristance Wire Co, Argos, and as a waitress for a year at the Rochester Truck Stop. She attended the Rochester Church of the Nazarene and the Walnut Church of the Brethren. She enjoyed collecting bears and clowns.
In addition to her husband she is survived by one son Austin M. CLINGER, 4, and one daughter, Kayla M. CLINGER, 3: her mother and stepfather Katrina and Tim BAILEY, Argos-, two brothers Troy A. HIBNER, Walkerton, Adam D. HIBNER, Argos, maternal grandfather, Dale SULLIVAN, South Bend; maternal great-greatgrandmother LaVerne CRIST, Plymouth; paternal grandparents Roy and Georgia HIBNER, Richland Center, her mother and father-in-law Carolyn and George CLINGER, Rochester. She was preceded in death by her father Richard J. HIBNER on Aug, 25, 1995, and her maternal grandmother Janiece THOMPSON.
Funeral services were today at 11 a.m. at the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth, with Pastor Richard D. THOMPSON of the Rochester Church of the Nazarene offlciating. Burial was in the New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth.
Memorials may be made, to th Marshall County Hospice,

Daniel W. Ault
Dec. 23,1948-Feb. 15, 1997
Daniel W. AULT, 48, Argos. died at4-42 p.m.Saturday at St. JosephHospital of Marshall County, Plymouth.
Born in Argos to Herman "Tiny" and Corriene HARDESTY AULT, he married Wilma I. McMICHAEL on Oct. 1. 1971. She survives. A lifetime resident of Argos, he served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. He retired as a Ql Motors, Warsaw, truck driver in August, 1996. He was a member of the Plymouth Moose Lodge 741 and the Eagles Lodge, Warsaw.
Also surviving are three sons Richard and wife Sherrie AULT, Plymouth, Edwin and wife Catherine AULT, Argos, James and wife Michelle AULT, Bourbon (Inwood); one daughter-in-law Shirley AULT, Walkerton; 10 grandchildren: his mother Corriene MECHLING, Tippecanoe; three sisters Roberta HAYNES, Mrs. Bill (Cora) BRADLEY, Mrs. Dennis (Robbin) CREIGHBAUM, all of Bourbon, four brothers John and wife May AULT, Plymouth, Tom LUDWIG, Columbus, David and wife Lavanna MECHLING, Huntington, Patrick MECHLING, Bourbon. He was preceded in death by his father and one son Perry in 1995.
Services are at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos with Rev. Wayne MIKEL officiating. Burial is in Culver Masonic Cemetery. Visitation is from 2-4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, an hour prior to services at the home. The Plymouth Moose 741 will conduct a memorial service at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Emma W. Zolman
Dec. 19, 1923-Feb. 14, 1997
Emma W. ZOLMAN, 73, Mentone, died at 6:45 p.m. Friday at her residence.
Born in Argos to Harry and Gusta FOLTZ KEPLER, she married Carl D. ZOLMAN on May 1, 1942 in Mentone. He survives. She had managed the Horn's SunnyMaid Restaurant, Warsaw, and was a cook and custodian at the Mentone School. She was a member of the American I.egion Auxiliary and the 1996 Grand Marshall of the Mentone Egg Festival Parade.
Also surviving are two sons John and wife Sue ZOLMAN, Jerry and wife Connie ZOLMAN, both of Mentone; seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; two sisters Mrs. Glenn (Stella) BEATTY, Warsaw, Mrs. Harley (Pearl) RICE, Lake Station; three brothers Henry KEPLER, Argos, Bill KEPLER, Plymouth, and Frank KEPLER, Las Vegas, Nev.
Services are at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the King Memorial Home, Mentone, with Rev. Donald POYSER officiating. Burial will be in Mentone Cemetery. Visitation is from 2 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorial may be made to the Kosciusko County Hospice.

Tuesday, February 18, 1997

Minnie M. Phillips
Minnie M. PHILLIPS, 90, 403 Westwood Lane, Rochester, died at 11:25 p.m. on Monday at her residence.
Arrangement s are pending at the Bonine Funeral Home, Culver.

Wednesday, February 19, 1997

Minnie M. Phillips
Oct. 31, 1906-Feb. 17, 1997
Minnie M. PHILLIPS, 90, died at 11:25, p.m. Monday at her Rochester residence.
Born in Alabama to Sandy Martha DOBBS PARTRIDGE, she married Odell PHILLIPS on July 4, 1925 In Payne, Ala. He. died Sept. 15, 1981. A homemaker, she had lived in Chicago until moving to Rochester 27 years ago.
She is survived by two daughters Audry N. JACKS, Rochester, Doris (Lacy) CONLEY, Monticello; eight grandchildren; 14 greatgrandchildren, 10 great-greatgrandchildren: and numerous step great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son Eugene PHILLIPS of Rochester.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Delong Gospel Lighthouse Church with Rev. Floyd ALLEN officiating.
Burial will be at Memory Lane Cemetery, Schererville, with graveside services at 1:30 p.m. Friday. Visitation is from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Bonine Funeral Home, 104 Lakeshore Drive, Culver, and for one hour prior to services at the church Friday.

Donnabelle Grimes
Nov. 12,1921 -Feb. 18,1997
Donnabelle R. GRIMES, 75, Rochester, died at 7:40 p.m. Tuesday at r)t-ikes Hospital, Peru.
Born in Etna Township, Whitley County, to Wayne S. and Josie M. BAIR BUCKLES, she married William D. GRIMES on May 25, 1946 in Columbia City. He died in January, 1988. She had been a resident of Rochester for 44 years. She was a past noble grand of Evergreen Rebekah Lodgc 57, Rochester.
She is survived by three daughters Miss Deanna GRIMES, Peru, Mrs. Marvin (Debby) DAVIS, Rochester, Mrs. Dave (Donna) PALENIK, Mishawaka; two sons Duane and wife Donna GRIMES, Nacogdoches, Texas, Darry and wife Darlene GRIMES, Rochester; nine grandchildren: one sister Mrs. Frank (Dorothy) WALKER, Columbia City. She was preceded in death by one sister Helen CRAMAR and three brothers Victor [BUCKLES], Russel [BUCKLES] and William BUCKLES.
Services are at 10:30 a.m Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. Donald W. BRENNEMAN officiating. Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Rochester. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday and one hour prior to services Friday. Evergreen Rebekah Lodge 57 will conduct a memorial service at 6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Thursday, February 20, 1997

Dee Ward Shaffer
July 31, 1928-Feb. 18, 1997
Dee Ward SHAFFER, 67, 715 Colbert Ave., Pe Fla., formerly of Argos, died at 8:05 p.m. Tu, his residence.Born in Tippecanoe to Durward and Edna WILLIAMS SHAFFER, he married Aletha Marcelle SANDERS on July 31. 1949 in Argos. She survives. A 1946 graduate of Argos High School he served as a U. S. Marine during the Korean War. In 1976 he retired from Wickes Corporation, Argos, and moved to Pensacola, Fla.
He is also survived by two sons Dave and wife Cynthia SHAFFER, Osceola. and Jerry and vafe Sharon SHAFFER, Kansas City, Mo; three grandsons Justin SHAFFER, Craig SHAFFER, both of Osceola, Christopher SHAFFER, Kansas City, Mo., one granddaughter Amanda SHAFFER, Kansas City, Mo.; one brother Victor and wife Wilma SHAFFER, Rochester; seven sisters Mrs. Eldon (Virginia) BERKY, Kouts, Janice SHAFFER, South Bend, Mrs. Bert (Rosemary) BROCKUS, LaPaz, Dematis TORRES, Columbus, Ohio, Mrs. Don (Millicent) SHAFFER, Bremen, Mrs. Bud (Patricia) HENSELY, Argos, Mrs. Ron (Karen) MENDENHALL, Star City. I-le was preceded in death by his parents.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth. Burial will be in the Richland Center I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Richland Center. Visitation is from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Hospice of Northwest Florida.

Friday, February 21, 1997

Lannie Jay Howard
April 23, 1960-Feb. 20, 1997
Lannie Jay HOWARD, 36, 607 East Walnut St., Akron, died at 7:35 p.m. Thursday at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Born In Warsaw to Ezra and Ruby HITCHCOCK HOWARD, he married Peggy Irene SITTS BURNAU on Oct. 26, 1978 in Van Wert, Ohio. They are divorced. He had been a resident of Akron for 20 years, was a fork lift operator for Pepsi Cola Corporation, Rome City, and a member of Gospel Hill Pentacostal Church, Silver Lake. He is survived by one daughter Hayley Irene HOWARD, Akron; his mother and stepfather Ruby and Louis GIBSON, Indianapolis; two sisters Mrs. Johnny (Kathy) POE, Mrs. Doug (Phyllis) MARSILLETT, both of Prestonsburg, Ky.; several nieces and nephews; four stepsisters and three stepbrothers, all of Indianapolis. He was preceded in death by his father in 1973 and one brother Dan [HOWARD] in 1992.
Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday at the Gospel Hill Pentacostal Church, Silver Lake, with Rev. Frank WHITAKER officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Warsaw. Visitation is from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at Foster and Good Funeral Home, Akron, and for one hour prior to services on Sunday.

Donna J. Coplen Romig
Aug. 16, 1932-Feb. 20, 1997
Donna J. COPLEN ROMIG, 64, Rochester, died at 9:45 a.m. Thursday at Woodlawn Hospital.
Born in Warsaw to George and Freda WAGONER KING, she married Harold COPLEN in Rochester in 1956. He died Jan. 16, 1964. She was a housekeeper.
She is survived by one daughter Mrs. Rusty (Serita) MARKLEY, Rochester; three sons Steven COPLEN, North Webster, Tim COPLEN, Rochester, Robert COPLEN, Plymouth; five grandchildren; three sisters Mrs. Janet BROOKS, Warsaw, Mrs. Barbara ROSS, Mrs. Jean PRITCHARD, both of Mentone; one brother Richard KING, Warsaw. She was preceded in death by a stepson Michael COPLEN and two brothers.
Graveside services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday with the Rev. Rick DuFORD officiating. Burial will be in Mentone Cemetery. Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of arrangements.

Saturday, February 22, 1997

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Monday, February 24, 1997

Carol A. Smith
June 22, 1937-Feb. 22, 1997
Carol A. SMITH, 59, 8320 Ilex St.., Colorado Springs, Colo., died at 7:45 p.m. Saturday at Liberty Manor, Colorado Springs.
Born in Fulton County to Charles and Helen SEBRING SMITH, she married William E. SMITH on Dec. 16, 1956 in Akron. He survivcs.
A 1955 graduate of Akron High School, she was a homemaker.
She is also survived by one daughter Mary WARDEN, Colorado Springs, one son Michael E. SMITH, Portland, Ore.; two grandchildren Ashley [SMITH] and Nathan [SMITH]; two sisters Geraldine WATSON, Rochester, Joyce GEMBECKI, Sandford, Fla.; and her mother-in-law Esther SMITH, Akron.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Akron Cemetery with Rev. Doug WITT officiating. Visitation is from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Hartzler Funeral Horne, Akron.
Memorials may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Tuesday, February 26, 1997

Stephen W. Crump Sr.
Nov. 28, 1949-Feb. 24,1997
Stephen W. CRUMP Sr., 47, 17041 6th Rd., Plymouth, died at 5:29 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Medical Center, South Bend.
Born in Argos to Chester and Joan FLORA CRUMP, he was an automobile mechanic and a member of the Marshall County Sheriffs Posse. He had lived in Plymouth for 11 years, having come from Culver.
He is survived by one son Stephen W. CRUMP, Jr.,, one daughter Misty R. CRUMP, Plymouth, one grandson Christopher S. CRUMP, Culver; two brothers Jack L. CRUMP, Rochester, and Rex A. CRUMP, Plymouth.
Services will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at the Bonine Funeral Home, 104 Lakeshore Drive, Culver. Burial will be in the Culver Masonic Cemetery. Visitation is from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Marshall County cancer Association.

Wednesday, February 26, 1997

James Winfield Zimmerman
James Winfield ZIMMERMAN, who was prominent for 40 years in Rochester's civic affairs, died at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph's Medical Center in South Bend. He underwent emergency open-heart surgery Jan. 31 at South Bend Memorial Hospital and on Feb. 12 was admitted to St. Joseph's following cardiovascular and kidney failure. He was 77 years of age and resided at 2018 White Creek Dr.
Widely known as Jim, Zim or Zimmy, he was associated with son Rick in the operation here and in Fulton of the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, his lifetime occupation. Over four decades he also pursued with great zeal his avocation: community activism. During that time there was scarcely a project of local civic betterment which did not include him as leader or active participant.
Jim began his public involvement as a member of the Rochester Kiwanis Club, which he served 12 years as secretary, organiziang many of the club's charitable activities. He left that post in 1958 to succeed Byron SHORE as executive secretary of the Rochester Chamber of Commerce.
There he found his civic calling and for the next 28 years he became the community's spokesman and the Chamber's dependable driving force before retiring in 1986. As the organization's "part-time" secretary he put himself on duty almost full-time, giving the Chamber a coherence that enabled it to achieve significant industrial and commercial expansion. He took active roles in the location here of several plants, among them Hart Schaffner & Marx, Torrington (now Lau Industries), Rochester Homes, Moore Business Forms and Marshall Electric; always he maintained close ties with the city's ongoing industrial activity.
Jim also kept watch over the city's commercial vitality, assisting in retail merchants' promotions and in the attraction of new businesses, at one point helping in the restoration of Main Street viability by the location of P. N. Hirsch department store.
Jim's civic activities were numerous and ceaseless. He founded and then for over 30 years directed the Fulton County Red Cross Blood Bank, was president of the holding corporation that financed construction of the two elementary school buildings, was president of the Kiwanis Club and of the Fulton County Historical Society, participated in productions of the Fulton County Players, was involved in Boy Scouts and Fulton County Council of Aging, and helped extablish the city's first employment service and the United Community Givers, predecessor of the Fulton County United Way. For over 34 years he was a director of the First National Bank, now Norwest.
His work did not go unrecognized. In 1970 the Chamber honored him as third recipient of its Community Service Award. In 1981 he was chosen by The Indianapolis Star as one of 10 state winners of the Indiana Jefferson Award, given "for outstanding public service without compensation and without expecting public recognition." Also in 1981 the Chamber originated for him a "Super Link" award in recognition of his devotion to holding the organization together and making possible its successes.
Jim was a man of great energy and irrepressible good humor; he earned a considerable local reptitation for the wit contained in the regular newsletters he wrote for Chamber members and local officials. He was both a source and student of local history and gave frequent public, speeches on that topic. For a few years, he also was owner of Rochester's radio station, WROI.
Jim was of the third generation of one of Rochester's earliest families,. His grandfather, Valentine ZIMMERMAN, settled in Rochester in 1865 when the town was barely 30 years old after emigrating from Germany. Valentine's business and civic activities established the farnily's local prominence, his career being climaxed by election to the Indiana State Senate. First a boot and shoe merchant, Valentine embarked upon a new career in 1879 as undertaker and dealer in furniture. Funeral directing has remained the family's business since. Jim's father. Leo [ZIMMERMAN] and uncle, Valentine [ZIMMERMAN] II, succeeded upon the elder Valentine's death in 1929 but soon separated to operate their own mortuaries. Leo's sons Emerson [ZIMMERMAN](briefly), Herbert [ZIMMERMAN] and James followed their father into the business; another son Major [ZIMMERMAN] joining later. Rick [ZIMMERMAN], fourth generation of the family, was added to the firm in 1965.
Jim was born in this city Aug, 29, 1919, to Leo C. and Banche SMAILLES ZIMMERMAN. He graduated from Rochester High School in 1938, from the Indiana College of Mortuary Science in 1940 and served in the Pacific theater during World War II with the Navy Seabees. Zimmerman was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, the Rochester Elks, Moose and IOOF lodges, the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a 50-year member of the Indiana Funeral Directors Association and belonged to the National Funeral Directors Association.
He was marrled in Rochester Aug. 31, 1946, to Marilee HATCH who actively assisted him in his Chamber of Commerce activities and who died March 17, 1995. On Aug. 30, 1996, in this city he was married to Mary Helen PATEWSKI MAY, who survives.
Also surviving are son Rick and three daughters, Mrs. Duane (Marilou) HOLADAY, Brighton, Mich., and Kimberly [ZIMMERMAN] and Kendra ZIMMERMAN, both of Indianapolis; a brother-in-law, Michael HATCH, Redinton Shore, Fla.; a sister-in-law, Dorothy ZIMMERMAN, Carmel, five grandchildren, Mrs. Chris (Jodie) HUTTON, Indianapolis, Rick J. ZIMMERMAN Jr., Aurora, Ann T. ZIMMERMAN, Indianapolis, Eric EASTERDAY, Indianapolis, Joel HOLADAY, Brighton, Mich., and two great-grandchildren. Brothers Emerson [ZIMMERMAN], Herbert [ZIMMERMAN], Valentine [ZIMMERMAN] III, Leo D. [ZIMMERMAN] and Major [ZIMMERMAN] preceded in death.
Private funeral services will be Saturday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home with Rev. Robert CRYTZER officiating. Burial will be In Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to noon Saturday.
Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church or Hope Hospice.

Gilman T. Carlson
May 31, 1902-Jan. 31, 1997
Gilman T. CARLSON, 94, Manhattan, Kan., died Jan. 31, 1997 at St. Joseph's Senior Community Manhattan.
Born on the family farm In Livingston County near Pontiac, Ill., to John Eric and Clara RYERSON CARLSON, he attended Rural Common School and graduated from Pontiac High School.
After studying education at Illinois State Normal University and accounting at Walton School of Commerce, tic taught school in Livingston County from 1921-1925. He then joined International Harvester Company in Chicago where he practiced accounting until 1930. During that time he played saxophone for the Wayne King Orchestra at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago.
In 1931, Mr. Carlson returned to Livingston County where he farmed until 1943 before moving to Fulton County where he continued farming until his retirement in 1977. He was a deacon in the Rochester First Christian Church, a member of the IOOF, a founder of the Rochester Senior Citizen Center, a leader in the Fulton County Council on Aging and active in Indiana Soil Conservation plus numerous other state and local agricultural and civic organizations. In 1991, he moved to Manhattan, Kan., where he remained in retirement until death.
He married Edith M. LINNEMAN in 1929. She prceceded him in death in 1956. He then married the former Hedvig ERLANDSON. She died in 1985.
He is survived by a daughter, Barbara CARLSON STEWART., Manhattan, Kan.; an adopted son, Jan CARLSON, Chicago, Ill.; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, one sister Evelyn LINDROTH, Mountain Home, Ark. He was preceded in death also by two sons, John G. CARLSON and Richard L. CARLSON.
There will be a memorial service at the First Christian Church, Rochester, and graveside services at IOOF Cemetery in the spring. A date has not been set.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Rochester First Christian Church.

Horace E. Barr
April 8, 1918-Feb. 25, 1997
Horace E. "Jim" BARR, 78, 203 Saner Dr., Akron, died at 4:42 p.m. Tuesday at his residence.
Born in Knox to J. Allen and Sarah BARNETT BARR, He married Norma FLOOR on Feb. 12, 1943 at Canton, S.D. She survives.
He served with the U.S. Army Air Corp during W. W. II. He worked at electronic firms in Illinois and Indiana as well as operated a self-service laundromat in Akron. He retired from Warsaw Coil Company in 1986.
He is also survived by one son James Robert BARR, Columbus, Ohio; three grandchildren Rebecca [BARR], Tamara [BARR] and Tbomas [BARR]; three great-grandchildren, one brother Charles B. BARR, Oswego, Ill. He was preecded in death by one daughter Tara Jean BARR; six brothers James Hobart [BARR], W. Montfort [BARR], Allen T. [BARR], Robert V. [BARR], Richard H. [BARR] and Howard BARR; and one sister Elizabeth PENCE.
Services are at. 7 p.m. at the Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with the Rev. Lawrence SEE officiating. Visitation is from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to the Fulton County Home Health Care.

Thursday, February 27, 1977

Forest J. Calloway
June 17, 1903-Feb. 26, 1997
Forest John "Brud" CALLOWAY, 93, Macy, died at 12 p.m. Wednesday at Dukes Continuing Care Center, Peru.
Born in Allen Township, Miami County, to Willard G. and Lucretia G. BRIGGS CALLOWAY, he was a lifetime farmer and raised Angus cattle. He retired from the family farm in 1967, but continued to help until 1993. He was an avid supporter of the Miami County 4-H beef show. In July, 1996, he attended his 40th consecutive beef steer/heifer show at the Miami County Fair. He was a member of the Perrysburg Baptist Church.
He is survived by one brother Glen R. and wife Namona CALLOWAY, Macy; four nieces Patsy and spouse Joe FINCHER, Macy, Joyce and spouse Charles CANNON, Greenbush, Ill., Lela and spouse Richard BARNHISEL, Lexington, Ky. Carol CALLOWAY, Rochester; one nephew, Jerry and wife Phyllis CALLOWAY, Macy. nine greatnieces Shelli and spouse Rex FISHER, Macy, Karen and spouse Jon JOHNSON, Macomb, Ill., Cathy BARNHISEL, Palm Harbor, Fla., Barbara BARNHISEL, Bowling Green, Ky., Jennifer BARNHISEL, Lexington, Ky., Elaine and spouse Bob DRAGSTREM, Amboy, Amy and spouse Jerry ECKROTE Jr., Macy, Rachel CALLOWAY, Vincennes, Renell CALLOWAY, Macy; seven great-nephews Ed and wife Donna FINCHER III, Rochester. David and wife Donna FINCHER, Rochester, Paul and wife Sheryl FINCHER, Hermiston, Ore., John CANNON, Champaign, Ill., Jerry CANNON, DeKalb, Ill., Mike and wife Dana BARNHISEL, Noblesville, Timothy CALLOWAY, Macy, 10 great-great-nieces and nephews; three step-great-great nieces; and one step-great-great-great niece. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers Omar W. (Bill) CALLOWAY, 1968, and an infant brother.
Services are at 2 p.m. Saturday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev. Michael WILLIAMS. Burial will be in Plainview Cemetery, Macy. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Calloway 4-H Scholarship Fund.

Mildred Ann Stoner Landes
July 8, 1905-Feb. 26, 1997
Mildred Ann STONER LANDES, 91, Chili, died at 11:35 a.m. Wednesday at Millers Merry Manor, Peru.
Born in Wabash County to Otis and Viola SMITH PHILABAUM, she married Noah Frederick STONER on June 24, 1923. He died Nov, 1. 1954. She later married Howard LANDES on July 1. 1961. He died April 6. 1988.
She was treasurer of the North Miami School Corporation for 17 years retiring in 1970, and was a member of Chili United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, a past matron and 50 year member of Macy Order of Eastern Star, and the Past Matron's Club.
She is survived by one son Merrill F. STONER, Peru; two grandsons Jon STONER, Denver, James STONER, Chili; four greatgrandchildren, Sean STONER, Shannon STONER. Kristopher STONER, Kelli STONER; one sister Dorothy COLE, Denver; one stepson Forrest LANDES. Auburn: two stepgrandsons, flve stepgreat-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, one brother Howard PHILABAUM, and one stepson Lewis LANDES.
Services are at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev. James R. NEWTON officiating. Burial will be in Chili Cemetery. Visitation is from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Alton E. Ginther
Alton E. GINTHER, 65, Life Care Center, Rochester, died at 7 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital.
Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.

Luther F. Young
Luther F. YOUNG, 70, Greenlawn Place Apartments, Akron, died at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday at the Wabash Healthcare Center, Wabash.
Arrangements are pending at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester.

Dorothy A. McGriff
Dorothy A. McGRIFF, 79, 15991 Mulberry Road, Argos, died at 9:07 p.m. Wednesday at W6odlawn Hospital. .
Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Friday, February 28, 1997

Alton E. Ginther
May 16, 1931 -Feb. 27, 1997
Alton E. GINTHER, 65, Life Care Center, formerly of 520 Indiana Ave., Rochester, died at 7 a.m. Thursday at Woodlawn Hospital.
Born in Rochester to Harry and Effie SLAYBAUGH GINTHER, he married Helen Louise FLOOR on Aug. 4, 1956, in Akron. She died Oct. 27, 1981. A lifetime resident of Fulton County, he was a carpenter foreman for the Erie Lackawarma Railroad until retirIng in the early 1980s.
He is survived by one daughter, Sue GINTHER of Kentucky, three grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Richard (Beatrice) "Sissy" LANDON, Mooresville, Mrs. Welcome "Junior' (Deloris) FORE, Mentone, and Ms. Patty [GINTHER], Rochester; and two brothers, Harry and wife Betty GINTHER, Jr., Verl and wife Joan GINTHER, both of Rochester. He was, preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one son, William L. GINTHER, and two brothers.
Services are at 2 p.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. Fred SHELTON officiating. Burial will be at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Rochester. Visitation is from 12 p.m. through the hour of service on Saturday at the funeral home.

Dorothy Marie McGriff
Nov. 15, 1917-Feb. 26, 1997
Dorothy Marie McGRIFF, 79,Argos, died at 9:07 p.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn Hospital.
Born in Kingsbury to Ernest and Helen ZARR SMITH, she married Paul B. McGRIFF on Aug. 24, 1936, in Plymouth. He survives. She was a seamstress for Hart Schaffner & Marx, Rochester, for 15 years. A member of Stillwell Baptist Church, she was very active with the Real Meals Program of Marshall County, Argos.
She is also survived by one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Dorothy) SMITH, Argos. two sons, James and wife Joan McGRIFF. Oberlin Park, Kan., and Paul E. and wife Lois McGRIFF, Millington, Tenn,; eight grandchildren, 12 greatgrandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Claude (Marine) IVY, Fresno, Calif., and Mrs. Bill (Pat) SNOW, Ormond Beach, Fla.; two brothers, Charles SMITH Sr., South Bend, and Gene SMITH, Linn, Texas; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and two daughters, Patty [McGRIFF] and Joann [McGRIFF].
Services are at 1 p.m. Monday at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with Rev. Roy FISHBURN officiating. Burial will be at the Argos Maple Grove Cemetery. Visitation is from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday or after 12 p.m. Monday through hour of services.
Memorials may be made to Argos Real Meals Program, Argos.

Luther P. Young
June 20, 1926-Feb. 26, 1997
Luther F. YOUNG, 70, Akron, formerly of Urbana. died at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday at Wabash Healthcare Center, Wabash.
Born in Fulton County to Henry and Sylvia VANDERMARK YOUNG, he married Zelpha Marie BECRAFT on July 3, 1950. She survives. A retired brick mason, he had worked for D&C Construction, South Whitley. He was a veteran of the Korean War.
He is also survived by three sons, Alfred YOUNG, North Manchester, Floyd Eugene YOUNG, Palm Bay, Fla., and Gerald YOUNG, Santa Fe, Texas; two daughters, Mrs. Howard (Joyce) DAY, Roann, and Geraldine FRIEND, North Manchester; three grandchildren; one stepgreat-grandchild; two stepgreat-great-grandchildren-, four brothers, Daniel YOUNG and Henry YOUNG, both of South Bend, Harold YOUNG, Laketon, and Leroy YOUNG South Whitley: three sisters, Mrs. Sammie (Sylvia) HOWARD North Manchester; Mrs. Arde (Beulah) BADSKEY, South Whitley, and Ms. Dora FISHER, Australia. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.
Services are at 2 p.m. Sunday at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, with Pastor Thomas TURNER officiating. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery, Servia. Visitation is from 2-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Mary I. Krouse
Aug. 27, 1908-Feb. 27,1997
Mary I. KROUSE, 88, Grace Retirement Center, Winona Lake, formerly of Akron, died a 9.15 p.m. Thursday at Masons Health Care, Warsaw.
Born in Miami County to Ivan and Glendora JOHNSON RAMSEY, she married Kenneth OLIVER on June 12 1928. He died Feb. 7, 1954. She then married Virgil KROUSE. He died in 1970. A homemaker. she attended Akron Church of God.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Felix (Dora) FLORES, San Antonio, Texas, and Martha Louise HONEYCUTT, Greensboro, N.C.; three granddaughters, Alys MARKLE, Christina FLORES and Olivia HONEYCUTT, one grandson, Kenneth HONEYCUTT; and one sister, Mrs. Elise CHRISTMAN, Warsaw. She was preceded in death by one son, Harold Dean OLIVER, and one brother, Kermit RAMSEY.
Services are at I p.m. Sunday at the Akron Church of God with Pastor James MALBONE and Dr. Harold CONRAD officiating. Burial will be at Akron Cemetery. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.
Memorials may be made to'the Akron Church of God.

Guy M. Roahrig
Oct. 13, 1912-Feb. 27, 1997
Guy M. ROAHRIG, Bourbon, died at 7:40 a.m. Thursday at the Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth.
Born in Bourbon to Urben and Coral BANKS ROAHRIG, he married Ethel HALL on Aug. 4, 1929. She survives. A lifetime resident of the Bourbon area, he was a retired farmer and also retired from the Indiana State Highway Department In 1977. He was a member of the Tippecanoe Primitive Baptist Church, Bourbon.
In addition, he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Bill (Martha) BAKER, Plymouth, and Mrs. Mary HELVEY, Bristol; two sons, Morris "Jake" and wife Jeanie ROAHRIG and Marvin and wife Brenda ROAHRIG, both of Bourbon; 11 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; one greatgreat-grandchild; two sisters, Mrs. Chester (Thelma) HALL, Bourbon, and Mrs. Alvin Eugene (Marilee) KOONTZ, Fort Wayne. He was preceded in death by one brother, Henry ROAHRIG, and one son-in-law, Don HELVEY.
Services are at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Tippecanoe Primitive Baptist Church, Bourbon, with Elder Elias SARBER officiating. Burial will be at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bourbon. Visitation is from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Deaton Funeral Home, Bourbon, and one hour prior to services at the church on Monday.
Memorials may be made to Bourbon Emergency Medical Services or the Bourbon Fire Department.

Ruth Abbott Hall
Ruth ABBOTT HALL, 96, St. Paul Retirement Community, South Bend, formerly of Fulton, died early this morning at St. Paul's. Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Saturday, March 1, 1997

Henry Adams
Sept. 10, 1940-Feb. 28, 1997
Henry ADAMS, 56, Claypool, died at 6:40 a.m. Friday at ExtendaCare, Rochester.
He was born In Prestonsburgh, Ky. and was a retired factory worker.
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Randy (Sandy) HOWARD, Rochester; one son Gregg ADAMS, Akron: four sisters Helen KITTS, Plymouth, Mrs. Tom (OmaJean) HALL. Warsaw, Mrs. Henry (Opal) ARNETT Jr. and Mrs. Bill (Mary) WADKINS, both of Silver Lake; three brothers Aaron ADAMS, Prestonsburgh, Ky, Merle ADAMS, Burket, Ellis ADAMS, Silver Lake; and two grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Full Gospel Tabernacle, Main Street, Claypool with the Rev. Ralph DOTSON officiating. Burial will be in Lake View Cemetery, Silver Lake. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m Saturday at the Casey Lloyd Funeral Home, Strong Chapel, 503 E. Main St., Silver Lake.

Robert L. Gohn Sr.
Jan. 30, 1929-Feb. 28, 1997
Robert L. GOHN Sr., 68, Rochester, died at 10:20 a.m. Friday at Woodlawn Hospital.
Born in Mishawaka to Raymond and Jeanette NOFTSGER GOHN, he married Carolyn M. SOUTHERTON on Oct. 12, 1952 in Macy. She survives. He had lived most of his life in Rochester and was a retired comptroller from Indiana Lawrence Bank, formerly Farmers & Merchants Bank. He served with the U. S. Army in World War II and served with the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.
He was a member of the Rochester Elks and Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite of South Bend, and the Rochester American Legion.
He is also survived by one daughter Mrs. Terry (Kathy) HUDSON, Rochester; one son Robert L. GOHN Jr., Cincinnati, Ohio, two grandsons, Loyd HUDSON, Rochester, Robert Michael GOHN, Cincinnati, Ohio; two sisters Mrs. Jean WALLACE, South Bend, Mrs. Rosemary DeWITT, Lebanon, and one brother Meredith "Tim" GOHN, South Bend. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. David WELSH officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday and after 11 a.m. Tuesday. Masonic Services will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday and military graveside rites will be conducted by the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Memorials may be made to the Woodlawn Hospital Home Health Care.

Ruth E. Abbott Hall
Sept. 26, 1900-Feb. 28, 1997
Ruth E. ABBOTT HALL, 96, St. Paul Retirement Community, South Bend, formerly, of Fulton, died at 12:30 a.m. Friday at St. Paul Retirement Community.
Born in Hoopston, Ill., to Othal and Mina WOOD INSLEY, she married William J. ABBOTT in November, 1932, in Fulton. He died in 1967, She the married Delmar HALL in November, 1979, in Bradenton, Fla. He died in 1993. She was a homemaker.
She Is survived by three daughters Mrs. Eldon (Betty) LEEDY, Fremont, Mrs. Tom (Norma) FAULKNER, Warsaw, Mrs. Margie MUCKENFUSS, Logansport; four sons Lawrence CRAIN, Williford, Ark., Robert CRAIN, Oklahoma, Bill ABBOTT, Rochester, Don ABBOTT, LaPaz; two stepdaughters Mrs. Orpha OVERMYER, Warsaw, Mrs. Opal CUTLER, Sebring, Fla.; one stepson, Alvin ABBOTT, Warsaw; 30 grandchildren; many greatgrandchildren and great-greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, one son Jim ABBOTT, one stepdaughter, three stepsons and one sister.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. David McGEE officiating. Burial will be in the Fulton Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday and after 12 p.m. Monday until the hour oF services.

Marjorie E. Kessler
Nov. 30, 1909-Feb. 28, 1997
Marjorie E. KESSLER, 87, formerly of Akron and more recently of North Manchester, died at 1:45 p.m. Friday at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.
She was born in LaPlace Ill., to J.H. and Nellie TRIGG BOLSEN. On Sept. 5, 1938 in Terre Haute, she married Maurice E. KESSLER, who survives.
She was a homemaker and book keeper for Pike Lumber Company from 1959 to 1960. She graduated from Brazil High School in 1928 and from Browns Business College , Terre Haute, in 1930. She was secretary at the Practical School of Nursing at Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie, and worked in Boston, Mass., as a childrens Christian educator at the Church of All Nations. She received two Golden Certificates from the World of Poetry for her poems. She was a member of the United Methodist Women and the Akron United Methodist Church and Delta Theta Tau Sorority.
Surviving with her husband are two daughters, Mrs. Russell (Alona) LEININGER. Akron, and Mrs. Stephen (Miriam) SUMMER, Anderson; four grandchildren, Karl and Melanie LEININGER, Indianapolis; Mrs. Chris (Lael) DuBOIS, Indianapolis; Chad SUMNER and Julie SUMNER, both of Anderson. Preceding in death was on sister, Violet BOLSEN.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the Akron United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Douglas WITT officiating. Burial will be at 3 p.m. Monday in the Mincie Gardens of Memory. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, and one hour before services Monday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Akron United Methodist Church.

Robert Dale Judy
Robert Dale JUDY, 70, Denver, died at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Vincent's Hospital, Indianapolis.
Visitation is scheduled for 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver. Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday.

Monday, March 3, 1997

Robert L. Gohn, Sr.
Robert L. GOHN, Sr., visiting hours for Tuesday were incorrectly listed in The Sentinel on Saturday. Visitation on Tuesday will be from 10 a.m, to the hour of services at 11 a.m. at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Robert Dale Judy
Sept. 20,1926-Feb. 28, 1997
Robert Dale JUDY, 70, Denver, died at 10:30 a..m. Friday at St. Vincent's Hospital, Indianapolis,
Born in Miami County to Raymond and Rowena F. ROBERTSON JUDY, he married Doris Lee DERRINGER on July 6, 1946 in Plymouth. She survives. He was a truck driver for HiWay Dispatch, Inc., for 35 years retiring in April, 1988. He was a member of the Teamsters Union.
In addition he is survived by one daughter, Cindy TIGIER, Denver, four sons, Michael JUDY, Roann, Kevin JUDY, Bremen, Robert JUDY and Jim JUDY, both of Peru; 12 grandchildren: four stepgranchildren; two great-grandchildren; two step great-grandchildren; one brother Jerry Lee JUDY, Denver; three sisters, Phyllis MOORE, Macy, Delores PUGH and Janet SEE, both of Peru. He was preceded in death by three sons, John Arthur JUDY, and twin infant sons, Harold [JUDY] and Gerald JUDY; one grandson, and one sister Anelse HOLLAND.
Services were at 2 p.m. today at the McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with Danny DONALDSON, Minister of the Gospel, officiating. Burial was in Westlawn Cemetery.

Edna A. Burkett Green
May 3, 1908-March 2, 1997
Edna A. BURKETT GREEN, 89, formerly of Main St., Rochester, died at 5 a.m. Sunday at the Life Care Center, Rochester.
Born in Ora to Marion and Anna AWL BURKETT she married William Bryan GREEN Sr. in 1928, and was later divorced. A homemaker, she had lived most of her life in the Fulton County area, and was a member of Evergreen Rebekah Lodge, Rochester.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Orla Mabel JOSCHKO, Coon Rapids, Minn.; one son, Bryan H. and wife Betty D. GREEN Sr., Rochester; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Ruth GREEN, Rochester: 19 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren: one great-great-granddaughter; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded In death by her parents, a son William Grafton GREEN on Dec. 3, 1993, three sisters and two brothers.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Foster and Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. Junior BOSE officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Visitation is from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and after 9 a.m. Wednesday until the hour of services. Rebekah Lodge will conduct a memorial service at the funeral home at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Raymond O. Warstler
Raymond O. WARSTLER, 76, 1409 Lake Ave., Avon Park, Fla., and 805 Baker St., Plymouth, died at 1:45 a.m. at his Florida residence.
Arrangements are pending at Grossman, Funeral Home, Argos.

Tuesday, March 4, 1997

Mary G. Hartzier
April 24, 1904-March 3, 1997
Mary G. HARTZLER, 92, 328 Ninth St.. Rochester, died at 7:50 p.m. Monday at Woodlawn Hospital.
She was born in Rochester to Reuben and Edith UNGER GILLILAND, and lived here all of her life. She retired from Topps Manufacturing after 25 years. She was a member of Grace United M e t h o d i s t Church, and a 55 year member of Rebekah Lodge. She was an avid gardener and specialized in growing roses which she shared with the community.
She is survived by one daughter Mrs. Richard (Mary Edith) McKEE, Rochester; two granddaugiters, Mrs. Jerry (Cheryl A.) BROWN, Rochester, Mrs. David (Jacqueline) DANHAUSER, Logansport; four great-granddaughters, Jennifer and Julie BROWN, Rochester. and Carmen and Kelsey DANHAUSER, Logansport. She was preceded in death by her parents, one slister Alice BAKER, and two brothers Geiger GILLILAND and William GILLILAND.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. C. David HOGSETT officiating. Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Rochester. Friends may call one hour prior to services at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Grace United Methodist Church.

Levi Daniel Long
Nov. 8, 1912-March 3, 1997
Levi Daniel LONG, 84, Rochestler, formerly of North Manchester, died at 2:45 a.m. Monday at Woodlawn Hospital.
Born in Quinter, Kan. to Elmer and Rebecca WOLF LONG, he married Fern NICCUM on Aug. 23, 1936, in Modesto, Calif. She survives. He was a farmer and member of the Old German Baptist Church, North Manchester. He had been a resident of Fulton County since 1996.
Surviving with his wife are three sons Donald R. LONG, Roann, Larry L. LONG, Silver Lake, Galen D. LONG, North Manchester; two daughters, Mrs. David (Lois A.) KIMMEL, Rochester, Mrs. Eddy (Margaret H.) BAYLES, North Manchester; 17 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; one brother William LONG, Modesto, Calif., two sisters Bessie LAWES and Anna RIGGS, both of Quiriter Kan. He was preceded in death by one daughter, four brothers and two sisters.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the the Old German Baptist Church with Home Brethren clergy officiating. Burial will be in the Old German Baptist Cemetery, North Manchester. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Bender Chapel Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 207 W. Main St., North Manchester.

Norman Gillespie
Oct. 1 1 , 1922-March 3, 1997
Norman GILLESPIE, 74, Alliance, Ohio died at 4:30 a.m. Monday at his residence.
Born in Kewanna to VanTuyl and Sylvia METZGER GILLESPIE, he married Ruby SMITH in Akron, Ohio, in April, 1946. She survives. He was a 1940 graduate of Kcwanna High School and served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Surviving with his wife are three sons, Dale GILLESPIE, Ravenna, Ohio, Jerry [GILLESPIE], Akron, Ohio, Eric [GILLESPIE], Alliance, Ohio; nine grandchildren; one sister Frances McKEE, South Bend; one brother Arvin GILLESPIE, Fort Wayne; one stepsister Phyllis BUSKIRK, Logansport. He was preceded in death by two stepbrothers.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Deans Funeral Home, Sebring, Ohio. Burial will be in the Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, Beloit, Ohio.

Raymond O. Warstler
Jan. 4, 1921-March 3, 1997
Raymond O. WARSTLER, 76, 805 Baker St., Plymouth, died at 1:45 a.m. Monday at his winter residence in Avon Park, Fla.
Born in Hamlet to Orville and Meadie KINDIG WARSTLER, he married Norma June PFEIFFER on March 23, 1946 in Tippecanoe. She survives. He attended Rolling Prairie High School and served as a medical Staff Sgt. in field hospitals in Europe during World War II. He was retired from farming and had formerly worked for Borden's Chemical, Inc. (Argos Crop Service), Argos. He had been a director of the St. Joseph and Marshall County Mutual Insurance Co. for many years, and had served as a trustee of Walnut Church of the Brethren, He was a member of the Argos Lions Club, former Argos Community School board member, Past Commander of the American Legion, Argos, a member of' the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Plymouth, and past president for many years of the Argos Little League youth baseball program.
Surviving with his wife are one daughter Sandra Rae DUNLAP, Argos; two sons Stephen and wife Nancy WARSTLER, Zionsville, Carson J. "C.J." and wife Peggy WARSTLER, Charlotte, N.C.: six grandchildren, Troy D. and wife Londa DUNLAP, Tippecanoe, Ms. Angela Rae DUNLAP, Argos, Ms. Tobie Ann WARSTLER, Laurinburg, N.C., Brandon Charles WARSTLER, Cincinnati, Ohio, Ms. Lauren Ashley WARSTLER, Charlotte, N.C. Carson J. WARSTLER II, Charlotte, N.C.; three sisters Roselia KEILTY, Avon Park. Fla., Mrs. Charles (Pauline) RICHARDSON, LaPorte, Mrs. Richard (Mary Jane) MYERS, Elkhart. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister Mildred [WARSTLER], and one son-in-law Arthur DUNLAP. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Walnut Church of the Brethren, 19th Road, Southeast of Argos, with the Rev. Robert RICE officiating. Burial will be in the Argos Maple Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, and one hour prior to services at the church. The American Legion and the VFW will conduct military graveside services.
Memorials may be made to the Walnut Church of the Brethren.

Mary-Etta Garner
Sept. 16, 1924-March 3, 1997
Mary-Etta GARNER, 72, Argos, died at 8 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Hospital of Marshall County, Plymouth. Born in Mishawaka to Albert T. and Florence BALL KEB, she married George E. GARNER Sr. He survives. A homemaker, she had been a resident of Argos for 32 years coming from North Liberty.
Surviving with her husband are three daughters, Mrs. Manuel (Alberta) GARRISON, Granger, Mrs. Jack (Modonna) WILKINSON, Mishawaka, Mrs. Larry (Wanita) SMITH, Osceola; one son Perry Lee and wife Lisa HAYNES, Park Forest, Ill.; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Les (Nancee) SUTTON, Plymouth, Mrs. Will (Connie) SMITH, Ripley, N.Y., Mrs. DeVere (Becky) ABAIR, Plymouth: two stepsons, George and wife Linda GARNER Jr., Willis, Texas, James GARNER, Argos; 32 grandchildren: six great-grandchildren; one brother Charles and wife Maryann KEB, South Bend; several nieces and nephews.
Services will be at I p.m. Thursday at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with Pastor David CHILDS officiating. Burial will be in the Jordan Cemetery, southwest of Argos. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday and one hour before services.
Memorials may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association or the American Diabetes Association.

Clayton Holloway
Clayton HOLLOWAY, 85, 105 South Walnut St., Mentone, died at 6:10 p.m. Monday at Venice Hospital, Venice, Fla.
Arrangements are pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Edwin Umbaugh
Edwin UMBAUGH, 79, Rochester (Lake Manitou), died at 10:20 p.m. Monday at Life Care Center, Rochester.
Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester,

Lorraine C. Herran
Lorraine C. HERRAN, 96, formerly of Argos, died at 7:25 p.m. Monday at Miller's Merry Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth.
Arrangements are'pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Wednesday, March 5, 1997

Edwin T. Umbaugh Jr.
July 14, 1917-March 3, 1997
Edwin T. UMBAUGH Jr., 79, Rochester, died at 10:20 p.m. Monday at Life Care Center, Rochester.
Born In Argos to Edwin T. and Weltha Mae ALEXANDER UMBAUGH Sr, he married Mabel L. GORDON on August 28, 1938 in Peru. She survives. He came to Rochester one and one half years ago from South Bend where he was an accountant for Bendix Corporation until retiring in June, 1974. A World War II Army veteran, he was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, South Bend.
Surviving with his wife are two sons, Charles G. UMBAUGH, South Bend, Raymond L. UMBAUGH, Valparaiso: five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother, Wayne and wife Audrey UMBAUGH, Easley, S.C. and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Barbara K. KELLEY Jan. 2, 1997, two sisters Dorothy POZNANASKI and Willadean WEBER, and one brother Maurice [UMBAUGH].
No services are scheduled and interment will be at a later date. There will be no visitation. Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester,. is in charge of arrangements.

Lorraine C. Herran
April 28, 1900-March 3, 1997
Lorraine C. HERRAN, 96. Argos, died at 7:25 p.m. Monday at Miller's Merry Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth.
Born In Logansport to Stanley and Elsie ULLERY RUE, she married Donald HATRAK on Dec. 22, 1920 in Indianapolis. He died in 1990. She lived in LaPorte for 71 years moving to Argos four years ago. A homemaker, she was a member of the Methodist Church, LaPorte.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. George (Dorothy) JAMES, Franklin, N.C., Mrs. Joseph (Sally) MAXWELL, Salem, Ore., and Miss Beatrice HATRAK, Argos; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren: and one sister Mrs. Maxine HANSON, Warren, Pa. Preceded in death were her parents, husband and one brother Harland [RUE].
Services will be at 1 1 a.m. Saturday at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with the Rev. Robin SMITH officiating. Burial will be in the Patten Memorial Gardens Cemetery, LaPorte. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and after 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Clayton J. Holloway
Oct - 23, 191 1 -March 3, 1997
Clayton J. HOLLOWAY, 85, 105 South Walnut St., Mentone, died at 6:10 p.m. Monday at Venice Hospital, Venice, Fla.
Born in Kosciusko County to Robert "Bert" and Gertrude HIBSCHMAN HOLLOWAY, he had lived in Mentone all his life. He had wintered in Florida for the last 22 years. He retired from Bendix South Bend, in 1973 and formerly owned the Mentone Canvas. He was married to Maxine SCOTT who died Aug. 18, 1983. He married Marguerite RAYNER on Sept. 27, 1986. She survives. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Mentone, and formerly served on the Mentone Fire Department.
He is also survived by two sons, Robert "Bob" and wife Esther HOLLOWAY, Max and wife Barbara HOLLOWAY, both of Mentone; five grandchildren, Vickie BRADLEY, Sheri FOX, Cory HOLLOWAY, Steve HOLLOWAY, Brandon HOLLOWAY; three great-grandchildren; three stepdaughters, Louise DRUMMOND, Rena LABELLE, Joan PETERS; and one stepson Benjamin RAYNER. He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife and a stepson Randall.
Services'will be at 10:30 Friday at the King Memorial Home, Mentone, with the Rev. Joe OLSON officiating. Burial will be in the Mentone Cemetery. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorials made be made to the First Baptist Church of Mentone or Kosciusko Home Health Care.

Ethel J. Lewallen
Ethel J. LEWALLEN, 79, formerly of Tippecanoe, died at 7:40 p.m. Tuesday at the Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth.
Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Thursday, March 6, 1997

Ethel J. Lewallen
Jan. 20, 1918-March 4, 1997
Ethel J."Tody" LEWALLEN, 79, Tippecanoe, died at 7:40 p.m., Tuesday at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth.
Born in Kewanna to Daniel and Bertha WENTZEL OVERMYER, she married Gale "EZ" LEWALLEN on Dec. 24, 1941 in South Bend. He died Aug. 9, 1995. A homemaker, she had lived in the Tippecanoe area since age 2 and was a 1936 graduate of Tippecanoe High School. She is survived by one sister Mrs. Louise GILLIGAN, Boone. N.C.; two nephews, Kenneth HESTON, Mishawaka, and Russell HESTON, South Bend. In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by two sisters, Cleo HESTON, Feb. 22, 1966, and Grace BROWN, Nov. 17, 1967.
Services are at 2 p.m. Friday at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with Pastor Donald KAKAVECOS officiating. Burial is in the Tippecanoe Cemetery. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday and after I p.m. Friday.
Memorials may be made to Tippecanoe E.M.S.

Friday, March 7, 1997

H. Marion Chizum
Aug. 15, 1915-March 3, 1997
H. Marion CHIZUM, 81, Rochester, died at 2 a.m. today at Life Care Center, Rochester. Born in Fulton County to George and Mabel Hollar Chizum, he married Dorothy M.
LAMB on June 6,1937 in Fulton County. She survives. He was a 1934 graduate of Fulton High School. A retired farmer, he was active in the Fulton County Farm Bureau Co-op and the former Pinhook Grange. He also served two terms as Fulton County Commissioner and two terms as Fulton County Auditor. He. was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, 55 year member Fulton Masonic Lodge 665, Rochester Order of East Star Lodge 70, Scottish Rite of South Bend, and Rochester I.O.O.F.
Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Bill (Margaret) DeWITT, Kewanna, and Mary Ann ECKHARDT, Boston, Mass.; seven grandchildren, Barbara EWING, Winamac, Shaun McCARTY, Columbus, Ohio, Cara McCARTY, St. Louts, Mo., Mrs. Eric (Elizabeth) BURCH, Rochester, Rebecca DeWITT, Chesterfield, Bryan DeWITT, Chicago, Ill., Stacy BOWDEN, Raleigh, N.C.; six great-grandchildren, Aaron [EWING], Amy [EWING] and Alyssa EWING, Winamac, Bradley [BURCH], Traci [BURCH] and Sarah BURCH, Rochester, four brothers, Wilbur [CHIZUM], Warsaw, Arthur [CHIZUM], Osceola, Dean [CHIZUM], Mishawaka, Estel [CHIZUM], South Bend; one sister, Clara JAMES, Anderson, S.C.: and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one sister, Anna FINLEY.
Services will be at 2 p.m, Sunday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Donald BRENNEMAN officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday and after 12 p.m. Sunday. Masonic services will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Saturday by the Fulton Masonic Lodge 665.
Memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church.

Clarence E. Bowen
Sept. 19,1903-Feb. 23,1997
Clarence E. BOWEN, 93, Alexandria, Va., died at 10 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, at Fair Hospital, Falls Church, Va.
Born in Miami County to George and Mettie MILLER BOWEN, he lived in Laketon a
youth. He married Catherine Lucille BAILEY In Washington, D.C., in 1925. She died in 1983. He retired in 1964 as a district passenger agent for the Chesapeakee and Ohio Railroad. He was a member of the Masons and Scottish Rite, Washington, D.C.
He is survived by one sister, Mildred FIGERT, Antwerp, Ohio: one brother, Maurice BOWEN, Huntington; seven nieces-, seven nephews, and several cousins including former governor Otis BOWEN. Preceding in death was one brother, Ralph BOWEN of Peru, who died in 1985, and one sister, Beatrice DRUDGE of Claypool, who died in 1991.
Services were Thursday, Feb. 27, in Alexandria, Va. Burial was in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suitland, Md.

Bernice Quinn
Bernice QUINN, 82, formerly of 1618 Wallace Ave., Rochester, died at 9:17 a.m. today at ExtendaCare, Rochester.
Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.

Saturday, March 8, 1997

Charles LaVern Slane Sr.
May 29, 1905-March 6, 1997
Charles LaVern SLANE Sr., 91, Rochester, died at 8 p.m. Thursday at Fountainview Place of Mshawaka.
Born in Grover Hill, Ohio, to Charles Peter and Francis Marie WOHLER SLANE Jr., he lived in the Mishawaka and Rochester areas most of his life. moving to Rochester In 1950. He married Doris EMMERT on July 8, 1932 in Plymouth. She died in 1985. He played the banjo. piano, and many other instruments. During the 1920's and 1930's he played in the Cardinal Orchestra. He also played vath the Ball Band. He was a life member of the Mishawaka Eagles.
Mr. Slane was a superintendent at Ball Band in Mishawaka and retired as an inspector from Sealed Power, Rochester, in 1967.
He is survived by two, sons, Charles L. (Chuck) SLANE, Jr., Plymouth, Donovan James SLANE, Fort Wayne: two daughters, Mrs. Henry (Charlene) LEWIS, Argos, Mrs. Richard C. (Judy) HEYDE South Bend, 10 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Five half-brothers survive, Steve SLANE, Bud SLANE, both of Grand Rapids, Mich., Ted SLANE, Wyoming, Mich., David SLANE, Grand Rapids, Mich., Charles P. SLANE, Jr., Teaneck, N.J.; four haif-sisters, Margaret MARSH, Holland, Mich., Millie GRAMMATICO, Ann Arbor, Mich., Mrs. Don (Rebecca) BUSH, Chelsea, Mich., and Eleanor HOLMES, Lansing, Mich. He was preceded in death by a half-brother, Albert SLANE, and a half-sister, Mae SLANE.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Chapel Hill Funeral Home, 10776 McKinley Highway, Osceola, with the Rev. Ronald DIXON of St. Paul's Memorial United Methodist Church, South Bend, officiating. Burial wfll be in the Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola. Visitation is from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Sylvia M. Watts
Nov. 24, 1921-March 7, 1997
Syliia M. WATTS, 75, 1201 Peace Pipe Dr., Kokomo, and formerly of Fulton, died at 1:20 p.m. Friday at Howard Community Hospital, Kokomo.
She was born In Miami County to Earl and Golda FOUST HEDGER. On May 23, 1938 in Winamae she married Bernard Clyde WATTS, who died in February 1976. She was a retired attendant at Logansport State Hospital.
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Charles (Barbara R.) ROGERS, Kokomo; two sons, Kenneth Robert and Inge [WATTS], Winamac, and Duane Clyde and Linda [WATTS], Logansport; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren, and two brothers, Richard HEDGER, Logansport, and Don HEDGER, Winamac.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Fulton. Burial will be In the Fulton Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Sunday and after 1 1 a.m. Monday.

Bernice Quinn
March 23-1914-March 7, 1997
Bernice QUINN, 82, of ExtendaCare Nursing Home, Rochester, and formerly of 1618 Wallace Ave., died at 9:15 a.m. Friday at ExtendaCare Nursing Home where she had been a resident since Nov. 19, 1996. She had been ill for five years.
She was born in Rochester to Curtis and Margaret "Ellie" EYTCHESON CROUSSORE. On April 16, 1932 in Rochester she married Claude E. QUINN who died Feb. 21, 1992. She was a homemaker and lived in Rochester her entire life. She attended Hillcrest Baptist Church.
Surviving are two daughters Mrs. Robert (Margaret) RITTER, and Mrs. Donna SHELTON, both of Rochester; three grandsons, Richard [RITTER] and Greg RITTER, both of Bristol, and Walker CONLEY, Rochester; six great granddaughters; one sister, Mrs. Josephine BLUE, Rochester, and one brother, Curtis CROUSSORE, Rochester.
Preceding in death were three sisters, Edith MERRILL, Mary WILSON and Clarabelle THOMPSON, and three brothers, Jim [CROUSSORE], Harley [CROUSSORE] and Steve CROUSSORE.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Foster and Good Funeral Home with the Rev. Fred SHELTON officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-6 p.m. Sunday and after noon Monday.

Monday, March 10, 1997

M. Ruth Robbins
Jan. 25, 1912-March 8, 1997
M. Ruth ROBBINS, 85, Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Macy, died at 2 a.m. Saturday at her residence.
Born to Ollie and Ethel CASE LEONARD, she was a graduate of Manchester College and Ball State University, and was a member of Kappa Gamma Honor Society. She was a retired teacher having taught at Macy and North Miami schools. She was a 50-year member and Past Worthy Matron of Macy Order of Eastern Star 124. a member of Macy United Methodist Church and Macy Mother's Club.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Susan KIRKENDALL, Columbus, Ohio, with whom she had lived since 1992; two grand-children. Gregory Alan KIRKENDALL, Denver, Colo., Mrs. Randall (Laura) DRUM, Columbus, Ohio. two great-grandchildren, Suzanne M. and Christian A. KIRKENDALL, Denver Colo.; one sister, Jean MALLING, Key West, Fla. She was preceded in death by one brother Onis LEONARD.
Services are at 7 p.m. today at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. Don BRENNEMAN officiating. Private graveside services will be Tuesday at Plainview Cemetery, Macy. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today. Eastern Star services will follow the funeral services, and be conducted by the Macy Order of Eastern Star.

Hazel F. Carl
May 19, 1907-March 8, 1997
Hazel F. CARR, 89, Newaygo, Mich., died Saturday morning at Transitional Health Services, Fremont, Mich.
Born to Leo and Nellie CARTER GREER, she married Arvin O. CARR on Jan. 27. 1926. He died on January 3, 1961. She was an operator for United Telephone Co. for over 30 years. She retired as assistant supervisor, Winamac office, in 1972.
She is survived by three daughters, Betty LEAZENBY, Beatrice Ann CLARK, both of Newaygo, Mich., Mrs. Jon (Barbara) GAST, Kewanna, one son Don and wife Mary Lou CARR, Lakeville, Pa.; 18 grandchildren. 29 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, two stcp-great-grandchildren, one step-great-great-grandchild; several nices and nephews. She was precedcd in death by two sisters and four brothers.
At her request, cremation has taken place. Graveside services will be held at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lake Bruce, at a later date.
Arrangements were Kroeze Funeral Home, Inc., 637 E. Main, St., Fremont, Mich.

Charles R. Hurd
Jan. 24, 1992-March 8, 1997
Charles R. HURD, 75, Kokomo, died at 5:22 a.m. Saturday at Home Hospital, Lafayette.
Brn in Peru, he was raised by his grandparents Charlie and Bessie HURD. On Aug. 15, 1943, in Peru, he married Emmogene SMITH. She survives. A graduate of Peru High School, he served with the U.S. Army In Germany during World War II. He retired in 1980 from General Motors after 32 years in management at Delco Electronics. He was a member of Rochester American Legion, Rochester Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Rochester Moose Lodge. He moved to Kokomo from Rochester in 1995.
In addition, he Is survived by one son, Michael HURD, Kokomo: one daughter Anita FAULKNER. Kokomo; four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren.
Services were at 2 p.m. today at Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home, Kokomo, with Pastor William ALLISON officiating. Burial was In Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery, Kokomo,
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 919 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, Ill. 60611.

Kay Staton Shideler
March 5, 1959-March 7, 1997
Kay STATON SHIDELER, 38, Warren, died at 10:30 p.m. Friday at Huntington Memorial Hospital of a heart attack.
Born in Bath County, Ky., to William E. and Betty L. PURVIS STATON, she was a 1977 graduate, of North Manchester High School. On Feb. 14, 1997, in Warren, she married Mark Shideler. He survives. She was a clerk at Gene's Market, Warren and a fire mate at the Warren Volunteer Fire Department,
She is survived by her parents, William and Betty STATON, North Manchester; her husband, Mark SHIDELER, Warren: four daughters, Barbara CLARKSON, Jennifer SHIDELER, Marissa SHIDELER, Megan SHIDELER, all of the Warren area; two sons Jeremy CLARKSON, Charles SHIDELER, also of the Warren area; two brothers, Burnie STATON, Wayne STATON, both of North Manchester; two sisters, Nola KING, Warsaw, Iva STATON, Rechester.
Services are at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Bergman-Glancy H. Brown & Son Funeral Home, Warren, with Rev. Lynn MEFFERD officiating. Burial is at Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester. Visitation is from 2 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Warren Volunteer Fire Department or Tri Township E.M.S., both of Warren.

Robert B. Van Dyke
March 14, 1926-March 8, 1997
Robert B. VanDYKE, 70, Peru, died at 1:48 p.m. Saturday at the Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Born in Anderson to Grover and Lula MOONEY VanDYKE, he married Wilma Jane WILSON on June 29, 1947 in Peru. She survives. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Moose Lodge, Fraternal Order of Police and the Peru Maennerchor.
In addition, he is survived by, two daughters, Jane HOLLAND, Peru, Gail VanDYKE, San Bernardino, Calif.; two sons, James VanDYKE, Peru, Roger VanDYKE, Walton; five grandchildren; one stepgrandchild; two stepgreat-grandchildren; and one sister, Ila Mae DAGNEN, Peru. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister.
Services are at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, Peru, with Rev. Francis GOUGH officiating. Burial is in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Peru. A military committal service will be performed by the American Legion and the VFW. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made through the funeral home to the Kidney Foundation.

Sylvia M. Watts
Nov, 24,1921-March 7, 1997
Sylvia M. WATTS, 75, 1201 Peace Pipe Dr., Kokomo, and formerly of Fulton, died at 1:20 p.m. Friday at Howard Community Hospital, Kokomo.
She was born in Miami County to Earl and Golda FOUST HEDGER. On May 23, 1938 in Winamac she married Bernard Clyde WATTS. He died in February, 1976. She was a retired attendant at Logansport State Hospital.
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Charles (Barbara R.) ROGERS, Kokomo; two sons, Kenneth Robert and wife Inge [WATTS], Winamac, Duane Clyde and wife Linda [WATTS], Logansport; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two brothers, Richard HEDGER, Logansport, Don HEDGER, Winamac, and one sister, Mrs. Jay (Shirley) BONNELL, Winamac.
Services were at 2 p.m. today at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Fulton. Burial was in the Fulton Cemetery.

Tuesday, March 11, 1997

Rachel Rentschler
Nov. 20, 1921-March 11, 1997
Rachel RENTSCHLER, Rochester, died at 3:15 a.m. to at Memorial Hosvital, Logansport.
Born in Olive Branch, Fulton County, to Guy and Bertha BARKER NELLANS, she married Everett RENTSCHLER on June 24, 1944 in Fulton. He survives. A lifetime resident of Fulton County and a retired secretary, she was a member of the Fulton United Methodist Church where her musical talents were used in all departments. She spent winters in Fort Myers, Fla., and sang in the Chapel By The Sea Church choir.
In addition, she is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Edward (SueAnn) CARR, Lockport, N.Y.; one son, Tom RENSCHLER, Fulton; five grandchildren, Natialie [RENTSCHLER], Nathan [RENTSCHLER] and Aaron RENTSCHLER, Fulton, Zachery and Shaun CARR, Lockport, N.Y.; one sister, Mrs. Ruth URBIN, Kewanna. She was preceded in death by one son, Bruce Everett RENTSCHLER, and one brother, Carl NELLANS.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Fulton United Methodist Church with Rev. Larry KLEIMAN officiating. Burial will be in the Fulton Cemetery. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Fulton.
Memorials may be made to the Fulton United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society.

Wednesday, March 12, 1997

Hope Sowers
Dec. 5, 1901-March 11, 1997
Edna Hope SOWERS, 95, Elizabeth City, N.C., formerly of 1230 Main St., Rochester, died at 1:34 p.m., Tuesday In Elizabeth City, N.C.
Born in Argos to James and Nora E. WICKIZER BOWELL, she married William H. SOWERS on July 2, 1921 in Rochester. He died Feb. 15, 1983. A homemaker, she was a member of Rochester First Baptist Church and Rochester Women's Club.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. William (Mary Jo) BARNETT, Daytona Beach, Fla.; one son, Richard and wife Yvcinne SOWERS, Elizabeth City, N.C.: eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers Glen B. [BOWELL] and James F. BOWELL, one sister Emma BOWELL, and one grandson, William BARNETT.
Services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Chris DODSON offlciating. Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Visitation is one hour prior to services on Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.

Ruby A. Halterman Tobey
April 1, 1910-March 11, 1997
Ruby A. HALTERMAN TOBEY, 86, formerly of 1201 Jefferson St., Rochester, died at 1:45 p.m, Tuesday at Life Care Center where she had rcsided for the past six years.
Born near Walnut to DeWitt and Nona ROHRER NEWCOMB, she married Rex HALTERMAN on Dec. 6, 1929. He died on Nov. 19, 1943. She later married Howard F. TOBEY on March 22, 1963. He died Aug. 25, 1985. She retired in 1973 as a supervisor from Hart Schaffner & Marx after 12 years, and had also been employed by Topps Manufacturing Co, for a number of years. She was a member of the Walnut Church of the Brethren, near Argos, also attended Trinity United Methodist Church, Rochester, and was a member of the Riverside Kard Klub, Rochester.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Sue) TILLMAN, Claypool, Mrs. Judy JONES, Rochester; two sons George wife Marilyn HALTERMAN and NED and wife Jane HALTERMAN, both of Rochester; two stepsons Bob and wife Shirley TOBEY, Rochester, Tom and wife Mary TOBEY, Indianapolis; 17 grandchildren,, 36 great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two grandchildren and a stepgranddaughter; two brothers Roy [NEWCOMB] and Wendell NEWCOMB, a half-sister Lydia SHOEMAKER, and a half brother Alvin NEWCOMB.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Donald W. BRENNEMAN offtciatIng. Burial will be in Richland Center Cemetery, northwest of Rochester. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p,m. Thursday evening and one hour prior to services on Friday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation.

Howard Winter
Howard WINTER, 56, Knox, died at 11:50 p.m. Tuesday at Starke Memorial Hospital, Knox.
Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Ho Rochester.

Thursday, March 13, 1997

Howard Winter
Oct. 25, 1940-March 11, 1997
Howard WINTER, 56, Knox. died at 11:50 p.m. Tuesday at Starke Memorial Hospital, Knox.
Born in Knox to John and Irene BOND WINTER, he married Elayne A. GONSIOROWSKI on May 28, 1971 in Crown Point. She survives.
He owned and operated the Howard Winter Insurance Agency in Knox for 25 years. He attended St. Mary's of the Lake Catholic Church, Culver.
Surviving with his wife are one daughter, Caryn Ann WINTER, Indiana University, Bloomington, and Knox; his mother, Mrs. Irene WINTER, Knox; one brother, Robert WINTER, Knox; and two nieces. He was preceded in death by his father and a sister, Wilma Jean WINTER.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Jcff LARGENT officiating. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday and after 9 a.m. Saturday.

Friday, March 14, 1997 and Saturday, March 15, 1997

[no obits]

Monday, March 17, 1997

Alice V. Shenefield
Jan. 13, 1919-March 16, 1997
Alice V. SHENEFIELD, 78, Arg died at 11:45 a.m. Sunday at residence.
Born in Argos to Arthur and Ruth DENNIE PARKHURST, she married Grant E. SHENEFIELD on Feb. 17, 1942 in Lawrence, N.J. He survives.
She had been employed by the Argos Community School System for over 30 years and she retired from R.J.R. Foods (Delmonte), Plymouth, in 1981. She was a member of the Argos United Methodist Church, a Sunday school teacher, former Den Mother for Cub Scouts, associated with the Argos Boy Scouts, Argos American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, AARP, secretary of the Neighborhood Center in Plymouth for a number of years, and a member of the American Red Cross Disaster Team, Marshall County,
In addition. she is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Tim (Mary) WHARTON, Hamlet, one son, Gary and wife, Linda SHENEFIELD, South Bend; four grandchildren, Mrs. Bob (Staci) LYON, Walkerton, Mrs. David (Sara) ATKINSON, Elkhart, Miss Allison SHENEFIELD, Michael SHENEFIELD, both of South Bend; one great-grandson, Tyler LYON, Walkerton; one brother, Alfred "Pat" and wife Lorraine PARKHURST, Lake Placid, Fla; one sister-inlaw, Gladys MANGUN, Plymouth. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Services are at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with Revs. Tom PADBERG, Robin SMITH and Mark FISHBURN officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth. Visitatton is from 4 to 8 p.m. today and after 12 p.m. on Tuesday through the hour of services.
Memorials may be made to Marshall County Hospice, Argos E.M.S., or the Argos Fire Department.

Irene M Williams
Irene M. WILLIAMS, 78, died at 9:20 p.m. Sunday at Life Care Center, Rochester.
Arrangements are pending at Foster and Good Funeral Home, Rochester.

Tuesday, March 18, 1997

Irene M. Williams
Feb. 4, 1918-March 16, 1997
Irene M. WILLIAMS, Rochester, died at 9:20 p.m. Sunday at Life Care Center, Rochester.
Born in Winamac to George POLEN and Sadie MANSFIELD POLEN TULEY, she married James A. WILLIAMS on May 22, 1948 in Rochester. He died June 25, 1983. She lived in the Rochester area since 1948, having come from South Bend. A graduate of Rainbow Beauty College, Indianapolis, she was the former owner of the Mar-Jo Beauty Shop, South Bend, and was employed in the Woodlawn Hospital office until retiring In 1982. She was a member of the First Christian Church, Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxillary, Rebekah Lodge 57, Girl Scouts of America, Women's Bowling Association for 14 years, and a member of the United Community Givers, all of Rochester.
She is survived by one daughter, Martie WILLIAMS, Nashua, N.H., one son Joe R. and wife Susie WILLIAMS, Rochester, two grandsons, Nicholas [WILLIAMS] and Kiel WILLIAMS, Rochester; three brothers, George POLEN, Crown Point, James POLEN, Knox, Harry POLEN, Florida; several nieces and nephews.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. Chris DODSON officiating. Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. today and after 9 a.m. Wednesday until services at the funeral home. Rebekah Lodge 57 will conduct a memorial service at 7 p.m. today.

A. Dowe Swick
July 3, 1902-March 17, 1997
A. Dowe SWICK, 94, Rosedale, died Monday at Heritage House, Clinton.
Born in Akron to John Wesley and Louise SUMME SWICK, he married Eunice ADAMS on May 21, 1930. She survives. He was a farmer and a mail carrier. He resided in Rosedale for several years.
In addition, he is survived by one son Robert SWICK, Rosedale; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren, six stepgreat-grandchildren; two brothers, Jay SWICK, Akron, Dale SWICK, Bloomington; one sister, Annabelle ANGLIN, Leesburg. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Allen SWICK. Services are at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Cottrell Funeral Home, 221 N. Main St., Rosedale, with Pastor Perry MAGER officiating. Burial will be in Rosedale Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Wednesday, March 19, 1997

Edna E. Finney
Jan. 2, 1902 - March 18, 1997
Edna Ellen FINNEY. 95, formerly of 1600 Monroe St., Rochester, died at 11:15 a.m., Tuesday at Life Care Center.
She was born Jan. 2, 1902, in Catlin., Ill., to Charles and Mary H. CHESTER ENGLEMANN.
She married Jesse "Jack" W. FINNEY on June 13, 1922 in Danville., Ill. He died on March 5, 1980.
She lived In Rochester since 1985, having moved here from Marcellus, Mich..,where she lived for 20 years. She lived in South Bend earlier.
She retired after 18 years as a spotter at the Little Dutch Cleaners, South Bend, and was a member of the Ardmore Brethren Church, South Bend.
Survivors Include a daughter, Deloris I. BROWN, Rochester; a brother, Otis ENGLEMANN, Catlin, Ill., seven grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Also preceding her in death was a daughter, Edna BROWN, in 1969; two brothers, William [ENGLEMANN] and Elba [ENGLEMANN]; a sister, Viola DICKSON; and a grandson.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. Mark SPENCER officiating. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Tbursday and from noon until services Friday.
Burial will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery, South Bend.

Lonnie Walters
Aug. 3, 1942 - March 18, 1997
Lonnie D. "Lon" WALTERS, 54, 4015 Little Hurricane, Martinsvflle, died at 10 a.m. Tuesday in an industrial accident at the Indianapolis plant of Thompson Consumer Electronics.
He was born Aug. 3, 1942 to John and Geneva HEISHMAN WALTERS at Bass Lake. Formerly of Rochester, he was married to Reva J. DECKER, who survives. He was a superintendent at the Thompson Consumer Eletronics plant. He.worked there 31 years. He was a member of the motorcycle Association, the Stoney Lonesome Association and a longtime motorcycle racer.
Surviving with his wife is a brother, Leslic R. "Frog" WALTERS, Rochester. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, LeRoy L. WALTERS; and a nephew, Patrick WALTERS.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with two visitations. One will be from 3 to 6 p.m. 'Thursday at Little & Sons Funeral Home, 1301 Main St., Beech Grove. Another will be from 11 a.m. to I p.m. Saturday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Burial will be at the Rochester IOOF Ccmetery.

Thursday, March 20, 1997

Lonnie Walters
Aug. 3, 1942-March 18, 1997
Lonnie D. "Lon" WALTERS, 54, 4015 Little Hurricane, Martinsville, formerly of Rochester, died at 10 a.m. Tuesday in an Industrial accident at the Indianapolis plant of Thompson Consumer Electronics.
Born in Bass Lake to John and Geneva HEISHMAN WALTERS, he married Reva J. DECKER. She survives. He was a superintendent at Thompson for 31 years. He was a member of the American Motorcycle Association, The Stoney-Lonesome Association and a longtime professional motorcycle racer.
In addition to his wife he is survived by a brother, Leslie R. "Frog" and wife Marty WALTERS, Rochester, three nephews, James [MARRS], Michael [MARRS] and John MARRS, all of Rochester. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother LeRoy L. WALTERS, and a nephew Patrick WALTERS.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester. with Rev. Junior BOSE officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Visitation is from 3 to 6 p.m. today at Little & Sons Funeral Home, 1301 Main St.. Beech Grove, and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Lillian M. Lavengood
Oct. 12, 1888-March 9, 1997
Lillian M. LAVENGOOD, 108, formerly of Like Manitou, died at 5 a.m. Tuesday at ExtendaCare, Rochester.
Born in Rochester to Henry and Murtilla HAMLET WEIRICK, she married Lynn M. LAVENGOOD May 4, 1929 in Peru. He preceded her in death in 1948. She had lived her entire life in the Rochester community except for 20 years that she resided in Louisville, Ky. A homemaker, she was a member of the Methodist Church, Woodlawn Hospital Auxillary, Past Matron's Club and World War I Auxillary, all of Rochester; a member of the White Shrine, Louisville, Ky, and the Order of Eastern Star, Shelbyville, Ky.
She is, survived by several nieces and nephews.
Services at 10 a.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester. Burial is in Santa Fe Cemetery, near Peru. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday and one hour prior to services on Saturday.

Juanita K. Boswell
Jan. 21, 191 -March 19, 1997
Juanita Katherine BOSWELL, 86, formerly of Akron, died at 3:50 p.m. Wednesday at her Tirnbercrest Retirement Community residence in North Manchester.
Born in Akron to Karl B. and Mabelle LEININGER GAST, she married Joseph H. BOSWELL on Oct. 14, 1934 at Akron United Methodist Church. He preceded her in death on Sept. 14, 1992. She was secretary at Karl Gast Company from 1956 to 1972. A lifelong member of Akron United Methodist Church, she was charter member and 1948-49 President of Akron Mother's Study Club, a Girl Scout leader, and a life member of Fulton County Historical Society.
She is survived by two daughters, Barbara J. GOODWIN, Willshire, Ohio, Susan A. WALTERS, Fort Wayne; one son, Thomas J. BOSWELL, Murfreesboro, Tenn.; eight grandchildren; one brother, Stuart GAST, Winamac; one sister, Barbara VanGILDER, Mentone. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles GAST and Thomas GAST.
Services are at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Akron United Methodist Church with Revs. Douglas WITT and John O. GOODWIN officiating. Burial will be in Akron Cemetery. Visitation is from 2 to. 4 p.m, and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.
Memorials may be made to Akron United Methodist Church.

Friday, March 21, 1997

[no obits]

Saturday, March 22, 1997

Carl F. Zartman
Carl F. ZARTMAN, 91. formerly of Route 2, Rochester, died at 5:05 p.m. Friday at ExtendaCare Center, Rochester, where he had been a resident for 3 1/2 years.
Arrangements are pending at Foster and Good Funeral Home, Rochester.

Monday, March 24, 1997

Eldon Wayne Fahl
Eldon Wayne FAHL, formerly of Denver, died at today at Miller's Merry Manor Peru.
Arrangements are pending at McClain Funeral Home, Denver.
Josephine M. Diveley
Oct. 28, 1903-March 21, 1997
Josephine M. DIVELEY, 93, Mooresville, formerly of Fulton, died at 11:55 a.m. Friday at Hendricks Community Hospital, Danville.
Born in Yeoman to Frank and Alice WEST MYERS, she married Edgar C. DIVELEY on May 11, 1925 in St. Joseph, Mich. He died March 13, 1988. A 1921 graduate of Westville High School, Ohio, she attended nurse's training in Battlecreek, Mich., was a homemaker, liked to read, play bingo and euchre.
She is survived by two daughters June DEMPSEY, Royal Center, Carolyn COX, Mooresville; one son, Frank DIVELEY, Rochester; ten grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren, one great-grcatgrandaughter; two sisters, Hazel HENRY, Port St. Lucie, Fla., and Eileen MYERS, Stuart, Fla. She was preceded in death by two grandchildren, one son, one brother and one sister.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Harrison-Metzger Royal Center Chapel with Rev. Scott MANN officiating. Burial will be in Grass Creek Cemetery. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. today and after 8 a.m. Tuesday until the hour of services at the funeral home.

Carl F. Zartman
April 5, 1905-March 21, 1997
Carl F. ZARTMAN, 91, Rochester, formerly of Mt. Zion, died at 5:05 p,m. Friday at ExtendaCare, Rochester.
Born in Pulaski County to Harry and Flossie BICK ZARTMAN, he was married to Vada ODEN, who preceded in death. He then married Retha HARTZLER who also preceded him in death. He hacl resided in the Rochester area for most of his life except for 20 years when he lived in Malvern, Ark. He retired from farming in 1967.
He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Robert (Vivian) GROVE, Mrs. Dan (Faye) ENYART, Mrs. Roy (Erma) RODEWALD, all of Rochester, Mrs. Wanda NYE, Hot Springs, Ark.,, one son, Victor ZARTMAN, Oswego; 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren: two sisters, Mrs. Esther McFARLAND, Plymouth, Mrs. Fern TAYLOR, Etna Green; one brother, Lawrence ZARTMAN, Colfax and Florida. He was preceded in death by two daughters, infant Sharon [ZARTMAN] 1948, Dorothy [ZARTMAN] 1949, one grandaughter, 1949, one son Darrell [ZARTMAN] 1980, and five brothers.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. Rudell SPARKS officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery, southeast of Rochester. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. today and one hour prior to services.
Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Hospice and the Fulton County Cancer
Society.

James Robert Cole
June 1, 1925-March 21, 1997
James Robert COLE, 71, died at 11 p.m. Friday at Gibson General Hospital, Princeton.
Born in Logansport, he was a Master Sergeant in the U.S. Army serving in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He had lived in Princeton for several years and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion, both of Princeton.
He is survived by three sisters, Rosanna ROSS, Oakland City; Mary LONG, Rochester, Sindy EASTERDAY, Princeton; two brothers, Francis COLE, Peru, Jerry COLE, Marion. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and two brothers.
A memorial service will be conducted at a later date. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are by Corn Colvin Funeral Home, Oakland City.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Cancer Society.

Marjorie L. Maddux
March 3, 1917-March 22, 1997
Marjorie L. MADDUX, 80, Rochester, formerly of Athens. died at 5:42 p.m. Saturday in the Woodlawn Hospital Emergency Room, Rochester.
Born near Rochester to Clyde and Bessie HARTMAN TOWNE, she married Harold Eugene MADDUX on Feb. 4, 1939 in Akron. He died Jan. 9, 1993. A homemaker, shewas a member of the Athens United Methodist Church and Athens United Methodist Women.
She is survived by one son Joseph and wife Janet MADDUX, Carmel, one son-in-law, Roy SWICK, Athens; five grandchildren, Mrs. Jack (Debra) BLACKSTEN, Warsaw, Mrs. Paul (Denise) BAHNEY, Athens, Mrs. Doug (Shirley) SWICK, Rochester, Jessica [MADDUX] and Jason MADDUX, Carmel; three great-grandchildren, Kaitlynn SWICK, Rochester, Ashely BAHNEY, Athens, Kent BLACKSTEN, Warsaw; five stepgrandchildren, three sisters, Evelyn SCHULTZ, South Bend, Mrs. Estel (Catherine) CRALL, Norma J. STARR, both of Rochester; one brother, Jack and wife Beatrice TOWNE, Marseilles, Ill. She was preceded in death by one daughter Betty SWICK, Sept. 28, 1995, two sisters Lucille RYNEARSON, Mary Ann WINTERS; and five brothers, James [TOWNE], Vernon [TOWNE], Emerson [TOWNE], Harold [TOWNE] and Clyde E. TOWNE Jr.
Services will be at 12 p.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Pastor Michael KELLY officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Athens. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. today and from 11 a.m. Tuesday through the hour of services.
Memorials may be made to the Athens United Methodist Church.

Tuesday, March 25, 1997

Eldon Wayne Fahl
Feb. 25, 1919-March 24, 1997
Eldon Wayne FAHL, 78, formerly of Denver, died at 3 a.m. Monday at Mtller's Merry Manor, Peru.
Born in Mexico to George Francis and Annis Pearl BABER FAHL, he was a 1939 graduate of Jefferson Township High School, Mexico, and a member of the Brethren Church.
He is survived by one sister, Edna A. CAMPBELL, Peru; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother George FAHL, and three sisters Bertha BROWN, Lucille HOWARD and Edith NELSON.
Services are at 2 p.m. Thursday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev. Lawrence SEE officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico. Visitation is from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday.

Paul L. Huddleston
May 11, 1955-March 25,1997
Paul L. HUDDLESTON, 41, Kewanna, died at 12:38 a.m. Tuesday at Memorial Hospital Logansport.
Born in Logansport to Paul and Ida HETTINGER HUDDLESTON, he was employed with Huddleston Construction Company. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and had two wolves as pets.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by four sons, Joseph HUDDLESTON, Ruben HUDDLESTON, Jeremy RUSSELL, Joshua RUSSELL, all of Logansport; one grandson, Dallas RUSSELL, Logansport; three brothers, Donald HUDDLESTON, , Logansport, Robert HUDDLESTON, Kewanna, Douglas HUDDLESTON, Jay, Okla.; two sisters, Diana MONTGOMERY, Westville, Connie DeWITT, Fulton; paternal grandmother, Beatrice HUDDLESTON, Delphi; 19 nieces and nephews; five great-nieces and great-nephews.
Services are at 11 a.m. Friday at Kroeger Funeral Home, 711 East Market St., Logansport. Burial will be in Davis Cemetery, Cass County. Visitation is from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia Society of America.

Wednesday, March 26, 1997

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Thursday, March 27, 1997

Ralph Thompson
Feb. 4, 1940-March 26, 1997
Ralph D, THOMPSON, 57, Rochester, died at 12:56 Wednesday at Woodlawn Hospital.
Born in Dayton, Ohio, to William R. and Sylvia TYLER THOMPSON, he married Ann S. HUBBARD on Aug. 8, 1980 in Rochester. She survives. A retired employee of Torx Products, Camcar Division, he served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam war.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Donna Sue THOMPSON, Star City; three sons Berni [THOMPSON] Rochester, William [THOMPSON], Washington, Ill., Marcus [THOMPSON], Columbus; four grandchildren, Terry THOMPSON, Sarah Anna GORDON, Jeremy BILBY, Nora Katherine JENKINS. Mr. THOMPSON raised Nora Katherine. He is also survived by two sisters.
He was preceded in death by his brother William E. THOMPSON.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. Robert RITTER officiating. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. Friday until the hour of services. Cremation will follow the funeral services.

Ellis J. Klein
Nov. 27, 1904-March 26, 1997
Ellis J. KLEIN, 92, Akron, died at 4 a.m. Wednesday at his residence.
Born in St. Joseph County to Jacob and Anna HUNSBERGER KLEIN, he married Treva G. MORRIS on May 22, 1926 in Warsaw. She died March 2, 1983. A retired farmer he was a member, former trustee and past treasurer of the Akron Church of God, and a former trustee of the board of Yellow Creek Campground.
He is survived by his son, Larry and wife Kay KLEIN, Akron; three grandchildren, Kathy MILES, Akron, Melvin KLEIN, Fort Wayne, Gary KLEIN, Claypool; two great-grandchildren, Joshua [SPANGLE] and Amy SPANGLE, Akron, one brother George and wife Mildred KLEIN, Rochester; two step-grandcldren and two step-great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday atthe Akron Church of God with Pastor James MALBONE officiating. Burial will be in Akron Cemetery. Visitation is from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p,m. Friday at the Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, and one hour prior to services at the church.
Memorials may be made to the Akron Church of God.

Elizabeth Shafer
March 2, 1917-March 27, 1997
Elizabeth "Betty" SHAFER, 80, Rochester, died at 12:10 a.m. today at Life Care Center, Rochester.
Born in Rochester to Harry YOUNG and Lois LUTZ YOUNG MUDGETT, she married David W. SHAFER on June 11, 1937 in Rochester. He died Oct. 15, 1981. Mrs. Shafer and her husband co-owned and operated the former Colonial Hotel and Terrace Gardens at Lake Manitou during the 1940's and early 1950's. She was a member of Rochester Tri Kappa sorority and the Rochester First Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Tom (Penni) BROVONT, Rochester; four grandsons Michael SHAFER, Rob SHAFER, both of Pawleys Island, S.C., Mark SHAFER, Bremerton, Wash., Dan SHAFER, Rochester; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Betty STRAUSS, Pasadena, Calif. She was preceded in death by one son Peter S. SHAFER on Jan. 12, 1987.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery, with Rev. David HOGSETT officiating. There is no visitation.
Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of arrangements.
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MAY ENTER MOVIES
Betty [YOUNG], small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry YOUNG, former residents of this city but now of Logansport, may soon be taken to California for a try out in the movies according to the word reaching here. Miss Marjorie WILLIAMS, secretary of the Studio Club at Hollywood, also a former resident who has known the little Miss in Rochester since infancy, has written Mrs. Young that her talented daughter is a perfect screen type. Betty is quite accomplished as a dancer and has all of the talents necessary to succeed on the screen.
[Rochester Sentinel, Thursday, September 11, 1924]

Margaret S. Stone
Margaret SOURS STONE, 88, Long Beach, Long Island, N.Y., died Wednesday, Feb. 12, at her residence.
Born in Rochester to Jay Marion and Roxic SOWERS, she was retired as a controller with McMorran Commodities in Freeport, Long island.
She is survived by one brother, Robert SOURS, Hollywood, Fla.
Graveside services will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Zimmerman, Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Friday, March 28, 1997

Murray C. Smith
Nov. 22, 1917-March 27, 1997
Murray Clayton SMITH, 79, Rivcrwood Acres, Rochester, died at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Woodlawn Hospital.
Born in Duluth, Minn., to John W. and Agnes N. DAVEY SMITH, he married Mary KANE on Sept. 12, 1939 in Gary. She died in 1971. A real estate broker, writer and former educator, he and his wife established Portage Real Estate in the 1960's, and then established C. Murray Smith Realtors which he operated after 1971. He had written and published a book titled "The Principles of Residential Real Estate Appraising" in 1982.
Following this he taught at colleges and junior colleges in Texas, Oklahoma and Minnesota from 1980-1985. He was a 1936 graduate of Emerson High School, Gary, and was elected to the first city council for the City of Portage were he served a four-year term in 1967. A real estate developer in the Portage area he had codeveloped the subdivisions of Birland, Newport and Charletta Woods.
Moving to the Rochester area 15 years ago, he was very active locally in the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) and was a state representative for this area, was active both civically and politically in Fulton County, and was an advocate for the handicapped and disabled of this county. He is survived by one son John S. SMITH, San Diego, Calif.; two daughters, Suanne PIERO, Coral Gables, Fla., Shirley KELLEY, Mountain View, Calif., five grandchildren. No services or recognitions are planned at this time as per his request. Foster and Good Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of arrangements.

Linda Kay Upp
May 21, 1941-March 26, 1997
Linda Kay UPP, 55, 1420 Main St., (formerly of Four Seasons Mobile Home Estates) Rochester, died at 9 p.m.Wednesday at her residence.
Born in Culver to Donald and Hattie M. WHITE WOOLDRIDGE, she married James L., UPP on Oct, 1908. He died Feb. 24, 1978. A resident of the Rochester community for 32 years, she was a bank teller for the Indiana Lawrence Bank and the former Farmers and Merchants Bank, Rochester, and was the manager of the College Square Apartments on 18th St., Rochester. She was a member of the Lake Manitou Moose Lodge 1107.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Harold (Donna) McCALLA, Rochester; three sons, David and wife Judy COOLEY, Lucerne, Don "DJ" and wife Laura COOLEY, Portland, Ore., James UPP II, Argos; eight grandchildren; one brother Eugene L. and wife Barbara WOOLDRIDGE, Plymouth. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.
Services are at 11 a.m. Saturday at Foster and Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. Donald BRENNEMEN offlciating. Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Rochester. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. today and after 9 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. .
Memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, Rochester.

Rev. Russell Edwin Dawson, Sr.
Nov. 28, 1924-March 27, 1997
Russell Edwin DAWSON, Sr., 72, United Methodist Memorial Home, Warren, died at 4:15 a.m. Thursday at Wells Community Hospital, Bluffton.
Born in Hall to Noah Ernest and Oval Beryl BRYANT DAWSON, he married Marian REAM on Aug. 28, 1948 in Wadsworth, Ohio. He graduated from Martinsville High School, and he graduated in 1949 with a bachelor of science degree from Olivet Nazarene University, Kankakee, Ill., he attended Nazarene Theological Seminary, Kansas City, Mo., and graduated from Perkins School of Theology, Dallas, Texas, In 1956. He was ordained an elder in 1958. His ministeries included churches in Kansas City, Severence, Denton, and Overbrook, Kan.; Yuma, Colo; Fairburg, Neb.; Mexico, Ind., Monroeville, Elkhart, Fort Wayne, Morroco, Selma, Michigan City and Elwood. He retired in 1991 and moved to Rochester. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Russell Edwin DAWSON, Jr., Osceola. Robert Ernest DAWSON, Grove City, Ohio: one daughter, Mary Sue DOCKTER, Anchorage, Alaska, nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two brothers, Raymond DAWSON, Sommerfield,Fla., Alvin EugeneDawson, Pine,Ariz., one sister, Christine McCLATCHEY, Brownsburg.
Services are at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Grace United Methodist church, Rochester. with the Rev. C. David HOGSETT and Rev. Dr. Philip GRANGER officiating. Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Visitation is from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday at the United Methodist Memorial Home Chapel, Warren; 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, and 9 to I I a.m. Tuesday at Grace United Methodist Church, Rochester.
Memorials may be made to GraceUnited - Methodist Church,Rochester, or to the United Methodist Memorial Home, Warren.

Matthew S. Hardesty
Dec. 30, 1977-March 27, 1997
Matthew "Matt" S. HARDESTY, Bessmore Park Rd., Rochester, died at 10:30 p.m. Thursday in a motorcycle accident on Indiana 14 east of Rochester.
Born in Rochester to Randy and Joyce SHAND HARDESTY, he was a 1996 graduate of Rochester High School and was employed at Hardesty Printing Company, Rochester.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by one brother, Blake E. HARDESTY, Rochester; maternal grandparents, Lester and Beulah SHAND, Atwood; paternal grandparents, Frank and Alice HARDESTY, Mentone; several aunts and uncles.
Services are at 2 P.M. Sunday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. Brian TAMMANY officiating. Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday and from 12 p.m. to hour of services on Sunday.
Memorials may be made to the organization donor's choice.
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A motorcycle crash took the life of Matthew S. HARDESTY, 19, 1910 Bessmore Park Road, Thursday night.
Hardesty died of blunt force trauma after his motorcycle left the highway four and one-half miles east of Rochester on Indiana 14. Sheriff's deputies were called at 10:44 p.m.
Fulton County Coroner Jon GOOD today said Hardesty was not wearing a helmet when he left the road, hit some small trees and was thrown from the cycle.
Hardesty graduated with the Rochester High School Class of 1996 and worked at his family's business, Hardesty Printing Co.
Hardesty was well liked, said Rochester High School classmate Joclyn BARNETT. "He was funny. He had a good sense of humor," she said. "He was an optimist."
At Rochester High School this morning the news of Hardesty's death spread fast. "We have had support groups running all morning," said Assistant Principal Orv HUFFMAN.
At 10:15 a.m. most students had gone to class. "Conference rooms are open all day. They can leave class and come back if they need to," he said.
"Matt was very much an individualist," Huffman said of his neighbor. "He was into the drama scene here. He was in Tri-Epsilon and the plays. He worked on sets and did a lot of neat things in that area.
Hardesty liked to fish and hunt," Huffman said. He was on the swim team his freshman and sophomore years and quoted the band Nine Inch Nails in his senior yearbook.
As students talked about their classmate a common theme emerged, he said.
"The kids all said he was a great listener. If you needed someone to talk to he was there," Huffman said. "I think that says a lot about a person. Others could count on him."

Saturday, March 29, 1997

Ralph D. Thompson
Feb. 4, 1940-March 26, 1997
Ralph D. THOMPSON, 57, Rochester, died at 12:56 p.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn Hospital.
Born in Dayton, Ohio, to William R. and Sylvia TYLER THOMPSON, he married Ann S. HUBBARD on Aug. 8 1980 in Rochester. She survives. A retired employee of Torx Products, Camcar Division, he served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam war.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Donna Sue THOMPSON, Star City; three sons, Bernj. [THOMPSON] Rochester, William [THOMPSON], Washington, Ill., Marcus [THOMPSON], Columbus; one stepdaughter, Bernadine GORDON, Rochester; four grandchildren, Terry THOMPSON, Sarah Anna GORDON, Jeremy BILBY, Nora Katherine JENKINS. Mr. Thompson raised Nora Katherine. He is also survived by two sisters.
He was preceded In death by his brother William E. THOMPSON.
Services were at 2 p.m. Friday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. Robert RITTER officiating. He was cremated following services.

Monday, March 31, 1997

Adeline M. Wright
Dec. 31, 1930-March 30,1997
Adeline "Addie" MATZAT WRIGHT, 66, Akron. diedl AT 12:53 P.M. Sunday at Woodlawn Hospital.
Born in Chicago to Adolfina and Adele GUTZEIT MATZAT BAUGHMAN, she married Albert HOGUE and later married Waitsel "Gummy" WRIGHT. She was a 1948 graduate of North Judson High School and moved to the Akron area in 1954. She had worked at Chamberlain Products and The Den, both in Akron. She was a member of the Lutheran Church, North Judson, and attended the South Pleasant United Methodist Church, Silver Lake. She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary 1343, Rochester Fraternal of Elks 852, Rochester American Legion Ladies Auxiliary 36, and Wabash Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge 878.
She is survived by four daughters, Karen S. WILLIAMS, Rochester, Mrs. Jay (Sharon) HECKAMAN, Silver Lake, Mrs. Mike (Shelly) STOCKBERGER, Warsaw, Mrs. Tom (Brenda) LESTER, Noblesville, five sons, Bruce and wife Diana HOGUE, Barry L. WRIGHT, Larry and wife Lanette WRIGHT, Rodney WRIGHT, all of Akron, Royce WRIGHT, Clarksville; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandson; one brother, Albert and wife Joan MATZAT, New Haven.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one grandson Aaron WILLIAMS (1981), one sister Ethel MATZAT, and one brother Edward MATZAT.
Services are at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron, with the Rev. Kent MAZWELL officiating. Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. Visitation is from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and after 9 a.m. Wednesday through the hour of services. Memorials may be made to the Manitou Training Center, Rochester.

David William Geller
May 30, 1927-Match 30, 1997
David William GELLER, 69, Akron, died at 3:25 p.m. Sunday at Woodlawn Hospital.
Born in Springfield, Mo., to William T. and Nellie HEATH GELLER, he was a retired supervisor for Torx Products, Rochester, retiring in April, 1988, after 40 years. He had been a resident of Akron for 37 years moving there from Rochester. He was a U . S. Army veteran of the Korean war; member of Torx Products Retirees Club and of the National Rifle Association.
He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Mark (Cindy) PIKE, Rochester, Mrs. Walt (Kimerly) DeWITT, Deltona, Fla., Mrs. Howard (Mary) RITTER, Akron, Mrs. Tom (Patricia) PARKER, Kewanna; 11 grandchildren, one brother, Homer D. and wife Bertha GELLER, Rochester. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons Michael [GELLER] and David [GELLER], and one brother Robert [GELLER].
Services are at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Steve FLECK officiating. Burial is in Lciters Ford Cemetery. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and one hour prior to services on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Tuesday, April 1, 1997

Adeline M.Wright
Dec. 31, 1930-March 30, 1997
Adeline "Addie" MATZAT WRIGHT, 66, Akron, died at 12-.53 p.m. Sunday at Woodlavrn Hospital.
Born in Chicago to Adolfina and Adele GUTZEIT MATZAT BAUGHMAN, she married Albert HOGUE and later married Waitsel "Gummy" WRIGHT. She was a 1948 graduate of North Judson High School and moved to the Akron area in 1954. She had worked at Chamberlain Products and The Den, both in Akron. She was a member of the Lutheran Church, North Judson, and attended the South Pleasant United Methodist Church, Silver Lake. She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary 1343, Rochester Fraternal of Elks 852, Rochester American Legion Ladies AuNiltary 36, and Wabash Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge 878.
She is survived by four daughters, Karen S. WILLIAMS, Rochester, Mrs. Jay (Sharon) HECKAMAN, Silver Lake, Mrs. Mike (Shelly) STOCKBERGER, Warsaw, Mrs. Tom (Brenda) LESTER, Noblesville; five sons, Bruce and wife Diana HOGUE, Garry L. WRIGHT, Larry and wife Lanette WRIGHT, Rodney WRIGHT. all of Akron, Royce WRIGHT, Clarksville; 11 grandchildren, one great-grandson; one brother, Albert and wife Joan MATZAT, New Haven.
She was preceded In death by her parents. one grandson Aaron WILLIAMS (1981), one sister Ethel MATZAT, and one brother Edward MATZAT.
Services are at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron, with Rev. Kent MAXWELL officiating. Burial will be in Akron Cemetery. Visitation is from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today and after 9 a.m. Wednesday through the hour of services.
Memorials may be made to the Manitou Training Center, Rochester.

Reathel B. Kindig
Oct. 20, 1911 - April 1, 1997
Reathel B. KINDIG, 85, Mentone, died at 12:45 a.m. today at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.
Born in Bunker Hill to Harry J. and Lura REYNOLDS HERRELL, she married Lester C. KINDIG on March 4, 1933 in Fulton County. He survives. A resident of Mentone since 1937, she was a homemaker.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Wilma PRATER, Etna Green, Mrs. Harold O. (Bonnie) HILE, Mentone, two sons, Dale KINDIG, Ronnie KINDIG, both of Warsaw, 12 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; one stepgreat-granddaughter, She was preceded In death by her parents.
Private family graveside services will be held on Thursday at Athens Cemetery. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Wednesday, April 2, 1997

Ruth V. Belt
April 30, 1898-April 1, 1997
Ruth V. BELT, 98, formerly of Plymouth, died Tuesday at Westside Retirement Village, Indianapolis.
Born in Plymouth to Olmstead and Eva VanVACTOR, she was a teller and bookkeeper for Akron Exchange State Bank for several years, retiring in 1965. She was a member of Akron United Methodist Church.
She is survived by one daughter, Marian L. WILKINSON, and one granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. F'rank M. BELT.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth, with Rev. Doug WITT officiating. Visitation is from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Conkle Funeral Home Speedway Chapel. Speedway.

David Bell, Sr.
Nov. 12,1924-Aprif 1, 1997
David BELL, Sr., 72. Rochester, died at 10: 15 a.m. Tuesday at his residence.
Born in Knox County to Alexander and Martha DAVIDSON BELL, he married Donna L. BROWN on Aug. 1, 1946 in Paducah, Ky. She survives. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was employed by U. S. Steel Merchant Mill Division, Gary, retiring in 1983.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, David BELL, Linton, Dan BELL, Hobart; two daughters, Diana BELL, Humble, Texas, Debra PULSONI, Portage; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren, one brother, Drummond BELL, Hobart; two sisters, Lillian WEINER, Miller, Martha BELL, Bicknell. He was preceded in death by one grandson Timothy PULSONI; two brothers John Ralph BELL, Alexander BELL, Jr; and one sister Christina THOMPSON.
Services are at 11 a.m. Thursday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with Pastor Brian Sewell offlciating. Burial will be at a later date. Visitation is from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home and one hour prior to services on Thursday.

Thursday, April 3, 1997

Betty J. Rynearson
Dec. 11, 1923-April 1, 1997
Betty Jean RYNEARSON, 73, Barksdale, died at 1:10 p.m. Tuesday at Fountain View Place, Mishawaka.
Born in Rochester to William and Elizabeth STEGMAN CORNELL, she marricd Joe RYNEARSON on Sept. 21, 1947 in Rochester. He died Aug. 22, 1996. .
She is survived by one daughter, Gloria J. and husband Byron BLUE Mishawaka; five grandchildren, Mike A. BLUE, Deborah J. and Gary GERVAIS, Tina and Grady FAULKNER; four greatgrandchildren, Chase and Madison GERVAIS, Britany BLUE, Keeton FAULKNER; one sister Wilmac (PATRIDGE) WOTRING, Houston,Texas. She was preceded in death by one grandson Brent E. BLUE May 22, 1989 and one brother Warren L. CORNELL Sr. in 1960.
Services are at 11 a.m. Friday at the Hahn Funeral Home, 505 W.8th St., Mishawaka, with Rev. Jack THOMPSON offlciating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Mishawaka. Visitation is from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the East United Methodist Church, 1621 E. Third St., Mishawaka, In 46544.

Edna P. Rentschler
Sept. 29, 1013-April 2, 1997
Edna Pearl RENTSCHLER, 83, Rochester, died at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn Hospital.
Born In Logansport to John and Mamie ALLEN MAXWELL, she married William E. FAIRCHILD on June 6, 1938 in Logansport. He died Sept. 7, 1961. She married Clarence RENTSCHLER on Nov. 30, 1963. He survives.
She is also survived by one daughter, Mrs. Jerry (Jeanne) EYTCHESON, Fulton; one son, William D. FAIRCHILD, Rochester; four stepdaughters, Mrs. Don (Lettie Jane) LEININGER, Gurney, Ill., Mrs. Robert (Joyce) POWLEN, Kewanna. Mrs. Glen (Janice) NEIDERER, Rochester; Mrs. Oris (Mary) BAKER, Fulton; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; 14 stepgrandchildren; 38 stepgreat-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Mrs. Clara TARVER, Mrs. Open MORGAN, both of Logansport, one granddaughter and one brother.
Services are at 11 a.m. Friday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Fulton, with Rev. Lonnie PETERS officiating. Burial is in Rock Creek Cemetery, south of Logansport, Visitation is from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. today and after 10 a.m, Friday at the funeral home.

Friday, April 4, 1997

Patricia M. Randall
Sept. 3, 1933-April 2, 1997
Patricia Mae RANDALL, 62, Kokomo, died at 11:55 Wednesday at University Medical center,Indianapolis.
Born in Russiaville to John LIPINSKI, she married Max E. RANDALL on June 12, 1953 in Russiaville. He survives.
She was a homemaker, a self-employed wall paper hanger and also had worked as a cook in the kitchen at Western School Corporation. She was a member of Main Street Christian Church, Russiaville.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by one son, Terty L. and wife Cris RANDALL, Akron; two daughters, Theresa L. and husband Rick BARLOW, Kokomo. Susan E. and husband, Brent MILBURN, Russiaville; 10 grandchildren, one step grandchild; one great-grandchild; four brothers. Dwayne and wife Peggy LIPINSKI, Johnsonville,, N.Y,, Tom and wife Judy LIPINSKI, Russiaville, John and wife Shirley LIPINSKI, Richard and wife Connie LIPINSKI, both of Kokomo. She was preceded in death by her father and one brother.
Services are at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Stout & Son Funeral Home, 206 E. Main St., Russiaville, with Rev. Scott BROWN officiating. Burial is in Russiaville Cemetery. Visitation is from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to The Leukemia Society of America. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.

Edna P. Rentschler
Sept. 29, 1913-April 2, 1997
Edna Pearl RENTSCHLER, 83, Rochester, died at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn Hospital. Born in Logansport to John and Mamie ALLEN MAXWELL, she married William E. FAIRCHILD on June 6. 1938 in Logansport. He died Sept. 7, 1961. She married Clarence RENTSCHLER on Nov. 30, 1963. He survives.
She is also survived by one daughter, Mrs. Jerry (Jeanne) EYTCHESON, Fulton; one son, William D. FAIRCHILD, Robhester; four step-daughters, Mrs. Don (Lettie Jane) LEININGER, Gurney, Ill., Mrs. Robert (Joyce) POWLEN, Kewanna, Mrs. Glen (Janice) NEIDERER, Rochester, Mrs. Oris (Mary) BAKER, Fulton; four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren 14 step grandchildren; 38 step great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Clara TARVER, Mrs. Opel MORGAN, both of Logansport; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded In death by one granddaughter and one brother.
Services were at 11 a.m. Friday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Fulton, with Rev. Lonnie PETERS officiating. Burial was in Rock Creek Cemetery, south of Logansport.

Melissa A. Weller
Nov. 7, 1978-March 31, 1997
Melissa A. WELLER, 18, Nottingham, Pa., died Monday at Southern Chester County Medical Center, West Grove, Pa., following a car accident in Nottingham, Pa.
Born in Dover, Delaware to Donald R. and Theresa WEISTER WELLER, she was a senior at Kennett High School, Kennett Square, Pa. where she was on the year book staff. She was a member of the Holly Oak United Methodist Church, Claymont, Del.
She is survived by her mother, Theresa WELLER, New Castle, Del.; her father and stepmother Donald R. and Barbara WELLER, Kathleen, Ga.; one brother, Donald C. WELLER, Kathleen, Ga.. one half brother, Kyle C. LYNCH, Kewanna; paternal grandparents, Raymond and Beth WELLER, Jon and Barbara GAST, both of Kewanna; maternal grandparents Dolores and Cliff WALKER, Secane, Pa, James and Judy WEISTER, Philadelphia, Pa,, maternal great-grandparents, James and Dorothy WEISTER, Morgantown, W. Va.; her cornpanton, Greg BONIFICINO, Nottingham, Pa.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna Chapel, with Rev. Mike BEALL officiating. Burial will be in Citizens I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Kewanna.
Visitation is from noon to 2 P.M. Monday.

Saturday, April 5, 1997

Margaret M. Alspach
July 17, 1918-April 4, 1997
Margaret M. ALSPACH, 78, Warsaw, died at 3:12 p.m., Friday at Millers Merry Manor Nursing Home, where she had been a patient since March 17.
Born in Rochester to Alvie and Anna Mae HOLLOWAY COOPER, she married Woodrow Daniel ALSPACH on Nov. 3. 1935 in Rochester. Her husband proceeded her in death on June 11, 1976.
She was a teachers aide in the North Miami school system and a manager at the Quick Clean Laundry in Rochester for many years. She was a member of the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, Macy, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge of Rochester, and the Moose Lodge in Warsaw.
She lived most of her life in the Fulton County and Miami County area.
She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Terry (Patsy) CAVE, Rochester; Mrs. Charles (Donna) SCHUSTER, Churubusco; Dixie WIGGINS, Warsaw; and Mrs. Verlin (Becky) RAMSEY, Akron; 10 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren.
Along with her husband, she was preceeded in death by her parents, one grandson, Thomas BARTLETT; one great-great grandson, Bryce RENSBERGER; four sisters, Josephine COOPER, Evabelle NOLEN, Alberta McGRIFF and Stella Pauline BAYNE; and two brothers, Virgil [COOPER] and Robert COOPER.
Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday at the Foster and Good Funeral Home, Rochester. Officiating will be Rev. Wayne BALMER. Visitation Is scheduled for 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday and after 9 a.m. Monday through the hour of services. Burial will be at the Plainview Cemetery, Macy.
Memorials may be made to either the Miller's Merry Manor Nursing Home, Warsaw, or to the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church.

Monday, April 7, 1997

Sam Howard
Oct. 22, 1911-April 6, 1997
Sam HOWARD, 85, died at 6 a.m. Sunday at his Rochester residence.
Born in Prestonburg, Ky. to Elex and Caroline PRATER HOWARD, he married Rose SMITH on 0ct. 15, 1932 in Kentucky. She survives.
A World War 11 Army veteran serving in the Panama Canal, he lived in Rochester for 50 years. he worked at the foundry in North Manchester retiring in 1977.
He is also survived by two daughters, Elsie KATS, Rochester, Kate RANSTEAD, San Diego, Calif., two sons, Sammy HOWARD, Culver, Bob HOWARD, Macy; 19 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren; one brother, Warnie HOWARD, Rochester, three sisters, Savanah FRALEY, Prestonsburg, Rosie OWENS, Silver Lake, Gladys SPARKS, Pedro, Ohio. He was preceded in death by six brothers and sisters.
Services are at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with Rev. Ron PURKEY officiating. Burial will be in Sycamore Cemetery, Mentone, with the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, Rochester, conducting graveside rites. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Hope Hospice.

Harold R. Holcomb
July 24, 1928-April 6, 1997
Harold R."Jim" HOLCOMB, 68, died at 7:31 Sunday at Woodlawn Hospital Emergency Room.
Born in star city tc Harold and Vesta HOLCOMB,he married Henrietta ALLEN on Sept. 11, 1951 in Kentucky. She survives.
He wasa union carpenter and member of Carpenters Millwright Local 1029, United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Warsaw. He retired in 1992. He was a member of the IOOF Lodge 47, Lake Manitou Moose Lodge 1107, and Fraternal Order of Eagles 852, all of Rochester.
He is also survived by two daughters, Mrs. Donnie (Barbara) ARNETT, Kentucky, Mrs. Dan (Brenda) CONNER, Rochester; one son, Douglas and wife Janet HOLCOMB, Rochester, four grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Sally REED, Winamac, Mrs. Larry (Vivian) MERSCH, Leiters Ford, Mrs. Stan (Joan) UTTER, Rochester; five brothers, Thomas Keith and wife Ruth Ann HOLCOMB, Griffith, Orville and wife Kathryn HOLCOMB, Lowell, Jerry and wife Patsy HOLCOMB, Anderson. Walter and wife Sandy HOLCOMB, Letters Ford, Joe and wife Barb HOLCOMB, Plymouth. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Oren W. HOLCOMB.
Services are at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. Richard THOMPSON officiating. Burial is in Rochester IOOF Cemetery. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday and after 9 a.m. until services Wednesday. The Rochester IOOF will conduct a memorial service at the funeral home at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Freda D. Gibbons
Oct. 31, 1904-April 5, 1997
Freda D. GIBBONS, 92, Rochester, died at 4:50 p.m. Saturday at Miller's Merry Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth, where she had lived for nine months.
Born in Marshall County near Culver to Miner D. and Anna WARNER FLAGG, she married O. C. GIBBONS on June 3, 1928 in Green Township, Marshall County. He died in April, 1975.
A homemaker, she had lived in Rochester for 68 years, having come from Marshall County. She was a member of the Santa Anna United Methodist Church since age 15. She belonged to the U.M.C. Women, Maxinkuckee Rebekah Lodge 844, and the Green Township Homemakers Club.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Lee (Bonnie L.) SMITH, Rochester; two granddaughters, Mrs. Lynn (Mary Lou) DURKES, Rochester, Mrs. Andy (Donna) LOUK, Argos; one sister, Miss Bessie FLAGG, Plymouth; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, four sisters Essie COOPER, Dorothy OVERMYER, Mary FREESE, Fran BABCOCK, and three brothers Cleve [FLAGG], Glen [FLAGG] and Wayne FLAGG.
Services are at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with Rev. Warren WALMER officiating. Burial will be in Maxinkuckee IOOF Cemetery (formerly Poplar Grove Cemetery), Culver. Visitation is from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 P.m. today and from 9 a.m. until services Tuesday. The Maxinkuckee Rebekah Lodge 844 will conduct a memorial service at the home at 7 p,m. today.
Memorials may be made to Argos E.M.S., Culver the Santa Anna United Methodist Church.

Lois L. Shadel
Sept. 15,1924-April 6,1997
Lois L. SHADEL, 72, Macy, died at 4:12 p.m. Sunday at Dukes Continuing Care Center, Peru.
Bom in Tile Town to Roy Earl and Dessie ZIMMERMAN KEIM, she married on June 23, 1944, at the home of the late Rev. C. F. GOLDEN, near Denver, Gerald V. SHADEL. He survives.
A homemaker, she was a member of Macy United Methodist Church, Ruth Circle of Macy UMC; a past member of Macy Firemen's Auxiliary and Allen Township Home Extension Club.
She is also survived by one daughter, Paula D. ALLEN, Roann; one son, Robert L. SHADEL, Mexico; three grandsons, Jason ALLEN, Las Vegas. Nev., Jermey ALLEN, Josh ALLEN, both of Phoenix, Ariz.; one great-granddaughter, Angelina ALLEN. Roann; two brothers Robert KEIM, Denver, Lemoine KEIM, Syracuse, several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one sister Dorthea MULLINS and one brother Ronald KEIM.
Services are at 2 p.m. Wednesday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with Rev., Nita KUHN officiating. Burial is in Plainview Cemetery, Macy. Visitation is from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Harold D. Miller
Sept. 14, 1913-April 5, 1997
Harold D. MILLER, 83, died at 9:17 p.m. Satux Woodlawn Hospital.
Born in Athens to Omer an Pearl ZIMMERMAN MILLER, he married Dorothy L. WAGONER on Aug. 17, 1935 in Rochester. She survives.
He founded and operated Miller's L.P. Gas Service north of Akron for 22 years and retired in September, 1976. A farmer, he was a member of Beaver Dam United Methodist Church and the Beaver Dam Community Park Board.
He is also survived by one brother, Gerald MILLER, Springfleld, Ill.; one sister, Mrs. Marion (Mary) LEININGER, Akron, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers.
Services are at 2 p.m., Tuesday at the Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with Revs. Lawrence SEE and Evelyn TAYLOR CAIN officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester . IOOF Cemetery. Visitation Is from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Beaver Dam United Methodist Church.

Thomas Edward Livengood
March 20, 19,42-April 4, 1997
Thomas Edward LIVENGOOD, 55, Hamlet, died at 12:41 a.m. Friday at Bartz Hospice Center, Valparaiso.
Born in Lafayette to Howard and Mildred MIDLEY LIVENGOOD, he married Marjory SHANKLAND BREHOB on July 26, 1971 in Hollywood, Fla. She survives.
He served with the U.S. Air Force in Vietnam and was a member of the Hamlet-Davis Township Fire Department.
In addition he is survived by two daughters, Donelle BURCH, Hamlet, Lorraine FOX, Mason, Ohio; one son, Father Keith BREHOB S.J., Los Angeles, Calif.; four grandchildren, one sister, Carol McCLELLAN, Kewanna; two brothers, Howard and Terrell LIVENGOOD, both of Bastrop, Texas.
Services are at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Rannells Funeral Home, Hamlet Chapel, with Father Keith Brehob S.J. and Ralph TOW officiating. Burial will be in Fletcher Cemetery, Hamlet, with military graveside services conducted by the Hamlet American Legton, Post 356.
Visitation is from 2 to 9 p.m. today and after 9 a.m. Tuesday until the hour of services at the funeral home. A fire department memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Mary Bartz Hospice Center, Valparaiso.

Susan N. Walters
Susan Nicole WALTERS, seven weeks. died Sunday at Riley Children's Hospital Indianapolis. She was the daughter of Michael and Jocelyn FELDMAN WALTERS, Mentone.
Arrangements are pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Tuesday, April 8, 1997

Norma M. McKinley
Sept. 6, 1928-April 6, 1997
Norma M. McKINLEY, 68, Nyona Lake, died at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis.
Born in Miami County to Marion and Treva MOHLER BOWMAN, she married Charles McKINLEY on Dec. 14, 1946. He survives.
Other survivors include her mother Treva BOWMAN LAMB, Peru; one daughter, Jeanine WALTZ, Indianapolis; two sons, Donald McKINLEY, Peru, Pat McKINLEY, Royal Center; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her father and one brother.
Services are at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 West Third St., Peru, with Rev. Jim THOMAS offictating. Burial vall be in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Peru. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorials can be made to the Indiana University Medical Center.

Suzanne Nicole Walters
Feb. 16, 1997-April 6, 1997
Suzanne Nicole WALTERS, seven weeks, Rochester, died at 3:59 p.m, Sunday at Riley Children's Hospital, Indianapolis. Born in Warsaw, she is survived by her parents Michael L. and Jocelyn FELDMAN WALTERS, Rochester; maternal grandparents Charles and Deloris FELDMAN, Rochester; maternal great-grandparents Linnie FELDMAN, Mentone, and Howard and Lucy REED, Rochester; paternal grandparents Michael Joe and Patricia WALTERS, Claypool; paternal great-grandparents Lloyd and Jessie TOLLMAN, Claypool, Jean RENFROE, Mexico, and Lloyd WALTERS, Rochester.
Services are at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Mentone, with Rev. Joe OLSON officiating. Burial is in Sycamore Cemetery, Mentone. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. today at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Wednesday, April 9, 1997

Robert T. Harris
Robert T. HARRIS, 69, Rochester, formerly of Culver, died at 2:25 p.m. Tuesday at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.

Mamie M. Gagnon
March 11, 1909-April 9. 1997
Mamie Mae GAGNON, 88, Burket, died at 3 a.m. Wednesday at the Burket residence of her daughter Rose Boyer.
Born in Cherry County, Neb. to Jesse and Nora WILLSEY LINEBRINK, she married O'Neal Fred GAGNON on March 23, 1929. He died in July, 1994.
A homemaker, she lived near Akron for 47 years until retiring in 1976 and moving to Burket
She is survived by two daughters, Rose BOYER, Burket, Mrs. Claude (Linda) MANUEL, Warsaw; two sons, Virgil GAGNON, Warsaw, David GAGNON, Walton; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, one son, one grandson, two sisters and two brothers.
Services are at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Silver Creek Church of God, Silver Lake, with Rev. Phil BLAKE officiating. Burial is in Silver Creek Cemetery, Silver Lake. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Bertha M. Floor
Jan. 20,1915-Apdl 7,1997
Bertha M. FLOOR, 82, North Manchester, died at 6:33 p.m. Monday at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester.
Born in Wabash County to Elmer and Lura M. HELVEY STAFFORD, she married Carl R. FLOOR in 1934. He died in August, 1968.
She was a retired homemaker and a member of Disko United Methodist Church. She lived at Peabody Retirement Community.
She is survived by two sons, Tom FLOOR, Roann, Gene FLOOR, Urbana; one daughter, Marcella DRUDGE, Liberty Mills; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother, DeWitt "Bud" STAFFORD, Akron. She was preceded in death by one son, two daughters, two brothers and three sisters.
Services are at 11 a.m. Friday at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, with Pastor Brad COOPER officiating. Burial will be in Silver Creek Cemetery, Silver Lake. Visitation is from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Katherine Gearhart
Katherine Rose GEARHART, 67, formerly of Disko, died at 5:25 a.m. today at Life Care Center, Rochester.
Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron.

Thursday, April 10, 1997

Robert 'Ted' Harris
May 15, 1927-April 8, 1997
Robert "Ted" HARRIS, 69, Rochester, died at 2:25 p.m. at Parkview I lospitil, Fort Wayne.
Born in Marion, Ohio to Dewey D. and Cecile L. BAKER HARRIS, he married Josephine M. CARPENTER on Jan. 12, 1945 in Lakeview, Ohio. She survives.
He retired as a carpenter from Culver Military Academy. He had lived in Culver for 20 years, having come from Russells Point, Ohio. He moved to Rochester one year ago. He was a member of the Father's Auxiliary, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post, Culver.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. John (Kathy) BURKE, Everett, Wash., Mrs. Stanley (Virginia) LECTATSAS, Rochester, Mrs. Panl (Cindy) EDEL, Bourbon, Mrs. Gary (Kimberly) BRAASCH, Fairmount; three sons, Michael HARRIS, Columbus, Ohio, Mr. John HARRIS, Rochester, USMC,, Chief Warrant Officer James HARRIS and his wife Betsy HARRIS, Oceanside, Calif.; 13 grandchildren; his mother Mrs. Cecile HARRIS, Russells Point, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his father, two grandsons, two granddaughters, one sister Betty BEATTLEY and one brother William HARRIS.
Services are at 11 a.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Revs. Steve FLECK and Jerry MITCHELL officiating. Burial is in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Rochester. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. Saturday through the hour of services.

Katherine Rose Gearhart
Jan. 6, 1930-April 9. 1997
Katherine Rose GEARHART, 67, formerly of Disko, died at 5:25 a.m. Wednesday at Life Care Center, Rochester.
Born in Plymouth to Daniel and Marie LISKA HARRIS, she married Robert D. GEARHART on May 5, 1957 In Plymouth.
A homemaker.' she had been a Disko community resident for 22 years prior to coming to Rochester.
She is survived by her former husband, Robert D. GEARHART, Akron; one daughter,, Barbara Jean GEARHART, Disko; three grandsons, Randy WITHAM, Palestine, James GEARHART, Disko, Robert WITHAM; brother, Daniel HARRIS, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. She was preceded in death by her parents. one brother and one sister.
Graveside services are at 9 a.m. Friday at the Silver Creek Cemetery, Silver Lake northeast of Akron, with Rev. Steve FLECK officiating. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron.

Melvin "Joe" G. Parman
July 17,1914-April 10, 1997
Melvin "Joe" G. PARMAN, 82, Twelve Mile, died at 2 a.m. today at his residence.
Born in Spring Lake, Ky. to Alexander and Ordelia McCOY PARMAN. he married Glenn JACKSON on Aug. 12, 1943 in Fulton. She died May 11, 1986. He married Jo Murlene CUMMINGS ASHLOCK on July 17, 1987 in Fulton. She survives.
He had lived in the Fulton area most of his life and was a member of the Fulton Wesleyan Church. He served in the U.S. Army in the Pacific theater during W. W. II, and was a retired employee of Sears, Roebuck & Co., Logansport.
He is survived by two sons, Edward D. and wife Sharon PARMAN, Mexico City, Mexico, Terry and wife Chris PARMAN, Decatur, Mich.; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Randall (Linda) ANGLE, New Waverly, Mrs. Randall (Betty) ROGERS, Fulton: one stepson, Clifton ASHLOCK, Brazil, South America; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Eunice June SMITH, Adamsboro, Mrs. Pauline BRINEY, Kewanna, Mrs. Catherine WALKER, Rossville; one brother, Hobart PARMAN, Pittsburg, Mo. He was preceded in death by five brothers and four sisters.
Services are at 2 p.m. Saturday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Fulton. with Rev. George TROYER officiating. Burial is in Fulton Cemetery. Graveside Military rites will be conducted by the Rochester American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p,m. Friday and after 12 p.m. Saturday until services.

Else E. Blue
Feb. 13, 1921 -April 10, 1997
Else E. BLUE, 76, Peoris, Ill., formerly of Elkhart and Sebring, Fla., died at 12:30 a.m. today a Proctor Hospital, Peoria, Ill,
Born in Germany to Paul and Anna BARK LIEDIGK, she married Donald BLUE on Jan, 12, 1945 in Mentone. He died April 22, 1992,
She was a registered nurse, retired from Elkhart County Health Department, and had resided in Illinois for two years.
She is survived by one son, Kenneth BLUE, Peoria, Ill.; two grandchildren Joshua [BLUE] and Donald BLUE; one sister, Lucia DASSANCE, Mesick, Mich. She was preceded in death by one son Edward BLUE, two brothers, Warner [LIEDIGK] and Herbert LIEDIGK.
Services are at. 10:30 a.m. Monday at King Memorial Home, Mentone. Burial is in Mentone Cemetery. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Raymond L. Hurtt
Feb. 21, 1928-April 9, 1997
Raymond L. HURTT, 69, South Bend, formerly of Rochester, died at 6:54 p.m. Wednesday at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, shortly after admission.
Born in Chicago to Mrs. Paul HURTT, he married Mildred SYLVESTER on July 2, 1949 in Chicago, Ill. She survives.
He served in the U.S. Navy, and had been a resident of South Bend for 24 years, retiring from South Bend Lathe Corp. in 1986.
He, is also survived by three daughters, Mrs. James (Linda) CARROLL, Wausau, Wis., Mrs. Thomas (Patricia) STUMPFF, Rochester, Mrs. Scott (Susan) KISTLER, Lafayette; two sons, Michael [HURTT] and James HURTT, both of Seattle, Wash.; four grandchildren, Bailey STUMPFF, Rochester, Michael KISTLER, Lafayette, Janet and Christine CARROLL, Wausau, Wis. He was preceded in death by his parents and one son Thomas Paul HURTT on January 31, 1978.
Gravesides services are at 2 p.m. Saturday, at.the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Rochester, with Rev. Chris DODSON officiating. Visitation is private for family only at the funeral home. Arrangements are by Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.

Friday, April 11, 1997

Ruth Ewert Krieghbaum
July 28, 1896-April 6, 1997
Ruth EWERT KRIEGHBAUM died Sunday at age 100.
She lived in Rochester from 1924 to 1980, when she moved to Shell Point Village, Fort Myers, Fla.
She attended Manchester College where she subsequently taught piano and accompanied a much-acclaimed bass soloist, H. Lisle KRIEGHBAUM. They wed after WW I and lived in Bloomington, where Mr. Krieghbaum finished his degree. In 1924, they made Rochester their home.
Her husband preceeded her in death In 1968. They were active in Grace United Methodist Church, serving on various committees, the choir and study groups. Both had been active in civic activities, such as Kiwanis Club, American Legion, school board and country club and had owned and operated Times Theater.
Five generations gathered for Ruth's 100th birthday celebration where she played with great-great-grandchildren and quipped with Village well-wishers.
She is survived by her son, William [KRIEGHBAUM], and daughter, Pat MADAWICK, both of Fort Myers; 11 grandchildren; 16 grcat-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
She will be buried In IOOF Cemetery in Rochester beside her husband.

Norma J. Spaulding
Aug. 26, 1933-April 9, 1997
Norma J. SPAULDING, 63, died at 3 a.m. Wednesday at her Tippecanoe residence.
Born in Kouts to Edna TAYLOR, she was married to Shirley Eugene POLLOCK and divorced. She later married Byrd SPAULDING in Warsaw. He died Jan 2, 1988. She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, Rochester.
She is survived by two sons, Roger POLLOCK, Tippecanoe, Gary POLLOCK, Palestine; two grandsons, Shannon Russell POLLOCK and Shawn O'Neal POLLOCK, Conway, Ark., one granddaughter, Brittney POLLOCK, Rochester; one brother, Gerald "Bo" TAYLOR, Valparaiso. She was preceded in death by one brother Eddie TAYLOR.
Burial will be in Mentone Cemetery. There are no services or visitation planned. King Memorial Home, Mentone. is in charge of arrangements.

Norman E. Thornton
Nov. 19, 1921 -April 9, 1997
Norman E. THORNTON, 75, Michigan City, died at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Michigan City Healthcare Center.
Born in Ulen, Minn. to Herman and Frances STARMAN THORNTON, he married Marie SHEPHERD in Chesterton. She died in 1974.
A WWII veteran of the U.S. Army, he was a foreman for Pioneer Lumber Co., Michigan City, for 28 years.
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Bob (Diana) ROOSE, Michigan City; one son Norm and wife Dorene THORNTON, New Buffalo, Mich, eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren: two brothers Harold THORNTON, Twin Valley, Minn., Elmer THORNTON, Rochester. He was preceded in death by two brothers Frank THORNTON and Lawrence THORNTON.
Services are at 1 p.m. Saturday at Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, 418 Washington St., Michigan City, with Don SALISBURY officiating. Burial will be in Swan Lake Memorial Gardens, Michigan City. Visitation will be after 11 a.m. Saturday until the hour of services.

Floyd A. Creamer
July 12, 1908-April 10, 1997
Floyd A. CRAMER, 88, Warsaw. died at 12:25 p.m. Thursday at his residence.
Born in Madison County to Elvin and Maude CLOCK CREAMER, he married Uvah STANSBERRY on Dec. 25, 1929 in Alexandria. She survives. He was a farmer and a lifetime Warsaw area resident.
He also is survived by two daughters, Wilma CREAMER, South Bend, Mary E. CARPENTER, Etna Green, three sons, F. Dewayne CREAMER, Warsaw, Herbert CREAMER, Warsaw, Marvin Creamer, Arkansas; 10 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren: one great-great-grandchild; one brother Lawrence CREAMER, Elwood; one sister, Zola BUNCH, Elwood. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Albert [CREAMER] and Robert CREAMER, and one grandson.
Services are at 10 a.m. Saturday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with Rev. Don POYSER officiating. Burial is in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Saturday, April 12, 1997

Dakota Lee Mote
A two-car accident at 4:17 p.m. Friday resulted in the death of a prematurely-born baby, Indiana State Police report.
Stephanie A. MOTE, Rochester, was driving south U.S. 31 when she collided with Diana L. PEAR. 52, Logansport, at the intersection of Miami County Road 1050 North.
Mote, who was eight months pregnant, was transported to Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru, where she prematurely delivered her baby. The state police reportcd that the infant lived for a short while but died at 9:53 p.m.
Mote was wearing a seat belt, and it did reduce her injuries, police say.
Police report that Pear failed to yield at the intersection, and she was arrested and charged with not wearing a seatbelt. Pear complained of pain and a laceration to her right hand.
A passenger in Pear's car, David A. PEAR, 32, Logansport, also wasn't wearing a seat belt. David Pear was lifelined to Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, with broken ribs and a punctured lung.

Monday, April 14, 1997

Dakota Lee Mote
Dakota Lee MOTE, Rochester, was stillborn at 9:53 p.m. Friday at Dukes Hospital, Peru, following an automobile accident in Miami County.
She is survived by her mother, Stephanie A. MOTE, Rochester; maternal grandfather, Carl E. MOTE, Rochester; maternal grandmother, Gail BATSON, Elkhart; maternal great-grandparents, Carol and Leon OSBON, Rochester; uncle, Jay MOTE Peru.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery, with Rev. Paul M. CECRLE officiating. There is no visitation or viewing. Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of arrangements.

Tuesday, April 15, 1997

S. Irene (Konkle) Spangle
Nov. 8, 1914-April 13, 1997
S. Irene (KONKLE) SPANGLE, 82, Claypool, died at 6:45 a.m. Sunday at her residence.
[S. Irene ROHRER] Born in Milford to Ralph and Cora SWARTZLANDER ROHRER, she married Robert J. KONKLE on Dec. 20, 1933. He died April 2, 1985. She married Doyle SPANGLE on April 18, 1988. He died Feb. 8, 1995.
She was a homemaker and a member of Westside Apostolic Church, Rochester.
She is survived by one son, Robert L. KONKLE, Pierceton, one daughter, Mrs. Wendell (Arbutus) McCANE, Claypool; five grandchildren; three great-granddaughters; three brothers, Noble ROHRER, Claypool, Robert ROHRER, Warsaw, Pete ROHRER, Leesburg; one sister Bonnie GIST, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw, with Pastor Paul CECRLE officiating, assisted by Pastor Dan COX. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Claypool. Visitation is from 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Wednesday, April 16, 1997

David H. Frantz
Sept. 9, 1945-April 14, 1997
David H. FRANTZ, 51, 2116 Sir Locksley Dr., Miamisburg, Ohio, died Monday at the Hospice of Dayton of brain cancer.
Born in Lima, Ohio, to Galen and Dorothy ROEDER FRANTZ, he graduated from Flushing (Michigan) High School in 1963. He received his bachelor of science degree from Manchester College, North Manchester, and taught school for five years at both Warsaw and Rochester, where he also directed community and high school theater productions. He had done post-graduate work at Bowling Green State University, Penn State University and Kepner-Tregoe. He had worked for the last 22 years in human resources at Duff Truck Line, Lima, Ohio, Cooper Industries. DOTCO, Hicksville, Ohio, Apex, Dayton, Ohio, and as director at Cooper Cameron (formeriv Ajax Superior), Springfield, Ohio.
He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Mary Joyce BOMBICH FRANTZ, one son Jacob [FRANTZ] and one daughter Emily [FRANTZ], both at home; his mother Dorothy FRANTZ, one sister Mrs. Nick (Carol Jean) BELLOMO; one niece Karen BELLOMO and her fiance Bill BAUGHMAN; two nephews Joel and Tony BELLOMO, all of Flushing, Mich. He was preceded In death by his father; grandparents Emmitt and Della KNIPP ROEDER; his uncle Richard ROEDER, all of Lima, Ohio; and one niece Sarah Beth BELLOMO.
Services are at 11 a.m. Friday at The Prince of Peace Church of The Brethren, Kettering, Ohio, with Pastor Mary Jo FLORY-STEURY officiating. Burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the Blue Lick Cemetery, Lima, Ohio. Visitation is from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Gebhar-tSchmidt-Parramore Funeral Home, 508 East Linden Ave., Miamisburg, Ohio.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Dayton or to Family Service Association, 184 Salem Ave., Dayton, Ohio, 45406.

Mary Wilson
Mary WILSON, 86, Monterey, died at 11 p.m. on Monday at her home of natural causes.
Arrangements are pending at Bonine Funeral Home, Culver.

Thursday, April 17, 1997

Mary Wilson
Nov. 20,1910-Aptil 14,1997
Mary WILSON, 86, Monterey died at 11 p.m. Monday residence.
Born in Hegewisch, Ill. to Peter and Mary KRAJNAC BASALA, she married Howard E. WILSON on Dec. 27, 1929 in Crown Point. He died Jan. 5, 1991.
A homemaker, she lived in Monterey for 28 years, having come from Hammond. She was a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church, Culver Lions Club, and AARP.
She is survived by two sons, Robert A. WILSON, Frederick, Md., Richard E. WILSON,
Monterey; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Emmanuel United Methodist Church with Rev. P. Michael DIXON offictating. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Blachly Cemetery, Valparaiso. Visitation is from 2 to 8 P.m. Friday at Bonine Funeral Home, Culver.
Memorial services will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Friday by the Culver Lions Club at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Emmanuel United Methodist Church, Culver.

Lillian Ginet
April 15,1913-April 16,1997
Lillian GINET, 84, Beverly Hills, Fla.. died at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday at Seven Rivers Community Hospital, Crystal River, Fla.
Born in Kewanna to Preston M. and Belle HYDE PATCHETT, she married Raymond A. GINET on May 29, 1943 in New London, Conn. He died Dec. 21, 1982.
A resident of Florida since 1984, she had lived in South Bend and New London., Conn.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews including Mrs. Harold (Josephine) McCALLA, Rochester. She was preceded in death by one brother and three sisters.
Private graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday with Rev. Don BRENNEMAN officiating. Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of arrangements.

Friday, April 18, 1997

Catherine I. Miert
Feb. 19, 1901-Jan. 7, 1997
Catherine I. MIERT, 95, Kernersville, N.C., formerly of Rochester, died at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, 1997.
Born in Three Rivers, Mich. to Jesse T, and Philora TRUE MUNCEY, she married Harold BEAUDOIN and later divorced. She married Roscoe CONRAD in Winamac on Feb. 10, 1937; he died Aug. 7, 1969. She then married Rudolph MIERT on Dec. 17, 1970; he died June 6, 1973. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Rochester, the Manitou Moose Auxiliary, and a former member of the Indiana Glee Club.
She is survived by one son Walter BEAUDOIN, Bradley, Ill.; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Rachel CRAIG, Rochester, Mrs. Eleanor KERR, Akron, Mrs. Grace BRUBAKER, Kokomo: one stepson Byron CONRAD, Sacramento, Calif.; seven grandchildren; 10 stepgrandchildren; several great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter Ruth E. BEAUDOIN KERN on Dec. 7, 1992 and one stepson Rudolph MIERT.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at, Mt. Zion Cemetery, southeast of Rochester, with the Rev. David HOGSETT officiating. There is no visitation. Zimmerman Funeral Home, Rochester is in charge of arrangements.

Woodrow Willyerd
Woodrow WILLYERD, 78, died at 12 p.m. Thursday at ExtendaCare Ntirsing Home, Rochester. Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Fueral Home, Rochester.

Earl Barkman
Earl BARKMAN, Rochester, died today at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.

Saturday, April 19, 1997

Earl W. Barkman
Jan. 20, 1917-April 18, 1997
Earl William BARKMAN, 80, 2766 East 200 North, died at 10:55 a.m. Friday at his residence. He had been ill for two months.
He was born near Rochester to Harley E. and Tessie McCARTER BARKMAN. On Jan. 20, 1940 in Rochester, he married Helen L. CARITHERS, who survives. He lived in this community his entire life. He was a 1935 Rochester High School graduate and member of
Trinity United Methodist Church. He was a Woodlawn Hospital volunteer and past Noble Grand of IOOF Lodge #47 of which he was a member for 55 years. He served on the Fulton County Council for two terms and served on the board of the Fulton County American Cancer Society. He retired from farming in 1992.
Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Walter (Janis) DIEHM, Reading, Pa., and Mrs. Jean-Pierre (Karen) KANE, Wabash; two sons, Dennis [BARKMAN] and Rhoda BARKMAN, Kokomo, and David L. and Karen BARKMAN, Fayetteville, N.C.; 13 grandchildren, Gretchen [DIEHM], Eric [DIEHM], and Laura DIEHM, Nicole, Steven [KANE] and Michael KANE and Bartley [BARKMAN], Denise [BARKMAN], Bradley [BARKMAN], Joshua [BARKMAN], Amanda [BARKMAN], Seth [BARKMAN] and Japheth BARKMAN; and two sisters, Mrs. Mabel BLACKETOR, Rochester, and Mrs. Carl (Helen) WILSON, Grace Village, Winona Lake.
Services will be at noon Monday. at Foster and Good Funeral Home with pastor Donald W. BRENNEMAN officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-6 p.m. Sunday and after 11 a.m. Monday. IOOF Lodge #47 will conduct a memorial service at 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church and the American Cancer Society.

Esther L. Durbin
June 26, 1916-April 17, 1997
Esther L. DURBIN, 80, died at 12:36 p.m. Thursday at Milner Community Health Care, Rossville, where she was a resident.
She was born in Kokomo to Charles and Anna MAUDLIN BARLOW. On Feb. 6, 1943 she married Clifford E. DURBIN who died Feb. 4, 1987. She was a retired Delco employee and member of New Life Assembly of God. She was past president of Del Ray Club and UAW Local 292.
Surviving are three daughters, Lila BONTRAGER, Cape Coral, Fla.; Leona OSBORN, Rochester and Erma LEMONS, Kokomo; three sons, Larry [DURBIN], and Lonnie [DURBIN], both of Kokomo, and George [DURBIN], Cutler; 24 grandchildren 38 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and two brothers, Everett [BARLOW] and Earl BARLOW, both of Kokomo. Preceding in death were two brothers and three sisters.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Hoffman-Murray Funeral Home with the Rev. Don GIFFORD officiating. Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Kokomo. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Sunday.

Monday, April 21, 1997

Elmer B. Hickle
Dec. 1, 1897-April 19,1997
Elmer B. HICKLE, 99, Chase Center, Logansport, formerly of Kewanna, died at 6:44 a.m. Saturday at Memorial Hospital, Logansport.
Born in Kewanna to Clem and Rose HIZER HICKLE, he married Mollie BLANCHETTE on Oct. 25., 1921 in St. Joseph, Mich. She died June 10, 1987. He attended Kewanna High School, was Kewanna Water Works Superintendent and Town Marshall for 50 years, and a 45-year member of Eagles Lodge 323. He received the John L. Hurley Service Award signed by Gov. Whitcomb in 1972.
He is survived by two sons, Jack and wife Norma HICKLE, Fort Myers, Fla., Robert G. and wife Martha HICKLE, Logansport; three grandsons, Bruce HICKLE, Crystal River, Fla., Carl HICKLE, Plainfield, Guy HICKLE, Logansport; seven great-grandchtldren, seven greatgreat-grandchildren; one sister Elsie ANWEILER, Monticello. He was preceded in death by one brother, George HICKLE.
Funeral services were today at 1:30 at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna Chapel, with Pastor Mike BEALL officiating. Burtal was in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Kewanna.

Lyle "Bud" Harris
Aug. 29,1929-April 18,1997
Lyle Eugene "Bud" HARRIS, 67, retired Akron pharmacist, died at 10 p.m. Friday at his home.
Born in Columbia City to Walter Scott and Gladys L. KEISER HARRIS, he married Betty Jean HAWKINS, a former Air Force nurse, on Aug. 1. 1953 in England, She survives.
He moved to Akron as a small boy and graduated from Akron High School in 1947 as Class Salutatorian, and received his bachelor of science degree from Purdue University School of Pharmacy in 1951. While at Purdue he was a member of Reamer's, and the Purdue Band, serving as the band's chief executive officer. He then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, completed basic training and Officer Candidate School at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas, and was
stationed In England. Following his discharge, he was employed as a pharmacist in Dowagiac, Mich. until 1959 when he purchased the Mishler Drug Store, Akron, and founded Harris Drugs, Inc., which he operated until selling the firm in 1995. He was a member of the Akron United Methodist Church, Akron Chamber of Commerce, the Purdue Alumni Association, the American Pharmaceutical Association, and supported-many community projects including the Akron Youth League.
In addition, he is survived by one daughter, Sally Elizabeth DAY, Granger; two sons, Dr. Mark S. and wife Lisa HARRIS, Akron, Dr. Mitchell A, and wife Jennifer HARRIS, Fishers; eight grandchildren, Michael DAY, Megan DAY, Katharine [HARRIS], Samuel [HARRIS], Stephanie [HARRIS], Andrew [HARRIS], James [HARRIS] and Matthew HARRIS; one brother, Stephen L. and wife Rae HARRIS, Frankfort.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Akron United Methodist Church with Rev. Doug WITT officiating. Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. Visitation is from 3 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. Funeral arrangements are by Smith and Sons Funeral Home, Columbia city.
Memorials may be made to the Akron United Methodist Church.

William Cohee
William COHEE, 73, died at 4:32 a.m. today at Life Care Center, Rochester.
Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.

Robert L. Ball
Robert L. BALL, 76, died at 10 a.m. today at Life Care Center, Rochester.
Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home.

Woodirow Willyerd
April 20,1918-April 17, 1997
Woodrow WILLYERD, 78, Argos, died at 12 p.m. Thursday at ExtendaCare, Rochester.
Born in Hornersville, Ark., to William and Sarah WOOTEN WILLYERD, he married Mary V. KELLY in Sept., 1945 in Middlebury, Ky. She died Jan 1, 1972.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, was a resident of the Argos community for the past 50 years, and owned and operated Mary's Truck Stop, south of Argos for many years.
He is survived by one son, Edward L. WILLYERD, Plant City, Fla.; two grandsons, Edward D. WILLYERD, Argos, Nathan M. WILLYERD, Plant City, Fla.; one granddaughter, Cynthia L. HOOD, Logansport; three stepgranddaughters, Rhonda CARBERG, Plant City, Fla., Robyn ARMSTRONG, Port St. Lucie, Fla., Raquel WYATT, Lakeland, Fla.; four sisters, Josie TRIBBLE, Flint, Mich., Betty WILLIAMS, Memphis, Tenn., Lois RAWLES, Plano, Texas, Celeste WILLYERD, Arkansas; one brother Edd WILLYERD, Leachville, Ark.
Services are at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos. Burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos. Visitation is one hour prior to services on Tuesday.

Tuesday, April 22, 1997

Robert L. Ball
March 6, 1921-April 21, 1997
Robert L. BALL, 76, Roche died at 10 a.m. Monday at Care Center, Rochester.
Born in Akron to Retha B. BALL, he moved to the South Bend area in the early 40's, returning to the Akron area in 1983, and later to Rochester. He was a bartender at the LaSalle Hotel in South Bend for several years.
He is survived by one brother Barton L. BALL, Largo, Fla., several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother; one sister, Willodean BALL; three brothers, Norval [BALL] and Louis "Monk" BALL in W.W. II, and by Hovey James "Jim" BALL.
Graveside services will be at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Nichols Cemetery, north of Akron, with Pastor Donald BRENNEMEN officiating. Foster & Good Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the Trinity United Church Missionary Fund.

Peter F. Rogers
Peter F. ROGERS, 72, Argos, died at 7:30 a.m. today in the emergency room of St. Joseph Hospital of Marshall County, Plymouth.
Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

John N. Wood, Jr.
April 24, 1927-April 11, 1997
John Nelson WOOD, Jr., South 50 East, Rochester, 8 a.m. Friday, April 11 in
Rochester.
Born in Chicago, Ill., to James Nelson and Lillian NICEWANDER WOOD, he served in World War II from 1944-46 as a Seaman 2nd Class. He was a truck driver for 30 years and had worked for Ross Gear, Lafayette. He was retired at the time of death.
He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. David (Rose) KAUFFMAN, Tiffany KAUFFMAN, both of Brookston; three sons, Nelson J. WOOD, Altamonte Springs, Fla., Fred V. WOOD, Lake Mary, Fla., Christopher KAUFFMAN, Brookston; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother, Lloyd V. WOOD, Monticello, four sisters, Grace WOLF, Lafayette, Marie BLACK, Idaville, Jo WAGNER, Lee, Lillian MOHLER. He was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother.
A memorial service was held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, at Hartzler Funeral Home, Brookston, with Rev. Mark T. KUROWSKI officiating. Interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park, Lafayette.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Wednesday, April 23, 1997

Peter F. Rogers
Peter F. ROGERS, 72, Argos, died at 6:20 a.m. Tuesday in the Emergency Room of Saint Joseph Hospital of Marshall County, Plymouth.
Private services will be held. There is not public visitation or viewing. Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, is in charge of arrangements.

Charles O. Lloyd
Charles O. LLOYD, 87, Bourbon, died at 6 a.m. today at Life Care Center, Rochester.
Arrangements are pending at Deaton Funeral Home, Bourbon.

Rolland M. Maus
Rolland M. MAUS, 78, Denver, died today at University Hospital, Indianapolis.
Arrangements are pending at McClain Funeral Home, Denver.

Thursday, April 23, 1997

Charles O. Lloyd
April 14, 1909-April 23, 1997
Charles O. LLOYD, 88, Bourbon, died at 6 a.m. Wednesday at Life Care Nursing Home, Rochester.
Born in Pittsburgh, Pa. to Thomas Hancock and Alice Elizabeth ROBERTS LLOYD, he married Mary E. ROYLE. She died July 27, 1994.
Mr. Lloyd was a professional in many areas of transportation. He retired from Safe Way Trucking, LaPaz. He was a past member of the faculty of the University of Pittsburgh which was one of the first schools to offer Transportation Law classes. Mr. Loyd was a Licensed Practitioner of Traffic Law with the Interstate Commerce. He was also a charter member of the Traffic and Transportation Association, Pittsburgh, Pa. A resident of Bourbon for the past 20 plus years, he and his wife Betty answered the Bourbon Fire Department and the Bourbon E.M.S. telephones for many years and were responsible for dispatching of both until the recent 911 system was put in use. He and his wife also were responsible for answering the telephones for Deaton Funeral Home for almost 19 years. He was a member of Bourbon First United Methodist Church, Bethel Masonic Lodge 761, Bethel, Pa., South Bend Scottish Rite, and the Orak Shrine of Hammond.
He is survived by three daughters, Alice F. GORE, Orlando, Fla., Margaret N. HENDRICKSON, Grass Creek, Martha J. MOORE, Jacksonville, Fla.; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four sisters and nine brothers.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 3, at Grass Creek Cemetery, with Pastor Bonnie SHOAF officiating. There is no visitation. Deaton Funeral Home, Bourbon, is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Bourbon Emergency Medical Services or Bourbon Fire Department.

Rolland M. Maus
Feb. 22, 1919-April 23, 1997
Rolland M. MAUS, 78, Denver, died at 7:03 a.m. Wednesday at the University Hospital of Indianapolis.
Born in Miami County to Marvin and Beulah WARNER MAUS, he married Moiselle TRENT June 7, 1940 at Bunker Hill. She died April 22, 1992. He married Dorothy BUTLER JACKSON on Oct. 23, 1993 at the First Christian Church, Peru. She survives.
A 1937 graduate of Peru High School, he was a veteran of W.W. II, a retired civil service rural mail carrier and a retired farmer. He wasa member of New Life United Methodist Church,
Mexico, the Knights of Pythias, Peru, and Maennerchor, Peru, former secretary/treasurer Miami-Cass R.E.M.C., and local representative for Mtami-Cass R.E.M.C. to R.E.M.C. Statewide.
He is survived by one son, Dr. Ronald T. MAUS, Kokomo; two stepdaughters, Lynne REAM, Peru, Jennifer JOHNSON, Pflugerville, Texas, three grandchildren, Trent M. MAUS, Kokomo, Jeff PUNTER, Valparaiso, Erin PUNTER, Valparaiso, one step-grandson, Aaron JOHNSON, Pflugerville, Texas; one brother, Edwin MAUS, Peru. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Joy Eileen PUNTER and Penelope Joy MAUS. Services are at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Mexico Baptist Church with Rev. Bill BERGSTROM officiating. Burial is in Springdale Cemetery, Bunker Hill. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, and from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at the church.
Memorials may be made to New Life United Methodist Church, Mexico.

Ora L. Culp
Ora L. "Bill" CULP, 92, formerly of Mexico, died at 9:40 p.m. Wednesday at ExtendaCare, Peru.
Arrangements are pending at McClain Funeral Home, Denver.

Pearlie Hoagland
Pearlie HOAGLAND, 72, formerly of Park Road, Rochester, died at 3:40 p.m. Wednesday at Chase Center Nursing Home, Logansport.
Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.

Friday, April 25, 1997

William Cohee
Oct. 5,1926-April 21, 1997
William COHEE, Rochester, died at 4:32 Monday at Life Care where he had been a resident for six years.
Born in Marion to William and Lila BODKINS COHEE, he had been a resident of Rochester for eight years coming from Sacramento, Calif. He served in the U.S. Navy in World War II, and had been in the vending machine repair business. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Logansport.
He is survived by three daughters, Vicki DAVIS, Cape Coral, Fla., Linda COHEE, Marion, Marie COHEE, Wabash, six sons, Billy COHEE, Bend, Ore., Adam [COHEE], Ty [COHEE] and Krys COHEE who reside in the home of Dan and Lana UNDERWOOD, Wabash, Joseph COHEE, Nevada City, Calif., Marple COHEE; his stepmother, Ruth COHEE, Marion; two sisters, Jacqueline ESLER Marion, Jade GARDNER, Monterey, Calif.
Funeral services were at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the Marion National Cemetery Chapel, Marion, with burial in Marion National Cemetery. Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, was in charge of arrangements.

Ora L. Culp
Sept. 17, 1904-April 23, 1997
Ora L. "Bill" CULP, 92, formerly of Mexico, died at 9:40 p.m. Wednesday at ExtendaCare, Peru.
Born in Peru to Fenton and Gertie BUNNELL CULP, he served in the U.S. Army in World War II. He was a retired Redmon Basket Factory employee, Peru.
He is survived by four brothers, Chester CULP, Logansport, Orville CULP, Fla., Robert CULP, James CULP, both of Peru; six sisters, Mamie PETTY, Peru, Margaret LOFTUS, Royal Center, Josephine McCLAIN, Grand Rapids, Mich., Marcella PETER, Peru, Lois POWNALL, Macy, Oliver SNYDER, Wabash. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Edith KIDD aiid Grace HAYDEN: two brothers, Harry CULP and Raymond CULP.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with Rev. Don RITCHEY officiating. Burial is in Spring Creek Cemetery, Logansport.

Pearlie Hoagland
Sept. 1, 1924-April 23, 1997
Pearlie HOAGLAND, 72, formerly of Park Road, Rochester, died at 3:40 p.m. Wednesday at Chase Center Nursing Home, Logansport.
Born in Hopkinsville, Ky. to Benjamin Franklin and Betty HESLER, she married Frank KUHN who died. She married John Richard HOAGLAND on May 2, 1956 in Rochester. He died July 14, 1975. A resident of Rochester for 40 years, she retired from Torin Manufacturing, Corp., Rochester.
She is survived by four daughters, Betty McRAE, Opelika, Ala., Donna SIRBACK. Fontana, Calif., Anna Marie BROOKS, Marksville, La.; three sons, Frank W. KUHN, Robert A. KUHN, both of Tampa, Fla., David HOAGLAND, Rochester; 11 grandchildren-, one sister Ethelene GOODMAN, Miami, Fla. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Roy [HESTER], Robert [HESTER] and Huse HESTER.
Services are at 10 a.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral, Home, Rochester. Burial is in Sand Hill Cemetery, Rochester. Visitatton is from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Saturday, April 26, 1997

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Monday, April 28, 1997

Irene A. Evans
July 8, 1908-April 25, 1997
Irene A. EVANS, 88, Kewanna, died at 9:25 a.m. Friday at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamae,
Born in Arcadia to Albert and Jennie POTTS BRAUER, she married Lee B. EVANS on June 16, 1977 at the Kewanna United Methodist Church. He survives. A retired secretary, she worked for various Kokomo businesses, and was a member of Kewanna United Methodist'Church and the Order of Eastern Star, North Manchester.
She is survivcd by two sons, Carl LONG, Cataula, Ga,, Robert LONG, Greentown; three stepsons, Robert BRAUER, Kokomo, Carl EVANS, Greenfield, Calif., Reynolds EVANS, Rochester; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.
Services were at 1 p.m. today at the Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna Chapel, with Rev. Mike BEALL officiating. Burial was in Kokomo Memorial Park Cemetery, Kokomo.
Memorials may be made to Kewanna United Methodist Church or Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.

Mae W. Ludwig
Nov. 10, 1915-April 25,1997
Mae W. LUDWIG, 81, Argos, died at 8:50 p.m. Friday at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth.
Born near Atwood to Harry R. and Ivah WHITE PARKER, she married Homer ALLEN who preceded her in death. She married Clyde L. LUDWIG who preceded her in death In April, 1974. She had been a resident of the Argos community for 38 years having come from Michigan City and Knox. She was a homemaker and worked at Hart Schaffner & Marx, Rochester, for 20 years prior to retiring. She was a member of Argos Wesleyan Methodist Church,Wesleyan Methodist Women, a Sunday school teacher, and church board secretary.
She is survived by two daughters, Ivah ALLEN HAYDEN, Norfolk, Va., Mrs. Dwight (Cheryl) DYE, Farmington, N.M.; four sons, Eugene and wife Gladys ALLEN, Tampa, Fla., Dr. Charles and wife Gisela ALLEN, Pal Springs, Calif., Eldon ALLEN, Victoria, Texas, Raymond and wife Carol LUDWIG, Monticello, seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one brother, Harry L. PARKER, Argos.
Services are at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Argos Wesleyan Methodist Church with Revs. Marcel ALLEN LAMB and Richard DEAN officiating. Burial is in Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, and for one hour before services Tuesday at the church.
Memorials may be made to the Argos Wesleyan Church and the Marshall County Cancer Fund.

Eileen A. Koenig
March 18, 1912-April 26, 1997
Eileen A. KOENIG, 85, Mentone, died at 6:15 a.m. Saturday at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.
Born in Marshall County to Chauncey and Golda RINGLE MOLLENHOUR, she married Walter FENSTERMAKER on May 8, 1938. He died Jan. 7, 194 1. She married Ferd "Ped" KOENIG on June 10. 1950. He died June 19. 1985. A resident of Mentone and Etna Green communities all of her life, she was educated at Butler University and was a teacher at the Mentone and Etna Green Schools for 33 years. She was a member of the Etna Green United Methodist Church, Daughters of American Revolution, the Retired Teachers Association and matron of the Warsaw Order the Eastern Star, .
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Charles (Cara) TUCKER Mentone, three grandchildren, Chad [TUCKER] and Chan TUCKER, Mentone, Cheri MIKESELL, Noblesville; three great-grandchildren, Charles, Bethany and Logan; two sisters, Mary SHIREY and Mrs. Cornic (Bobbie) WALLACE, both of Mentone.
Services are at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Etna Green United Methodist Church with Pastor Dennis BOLLENBACHER officating. Burial will be in the Mentone Cemetery. Visitation is from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at King Memorial Home, Mentone.
Memorials may be made to Etna Green United Methodist Church.

Mary Ann Strubbe
April 11, 1920-April 27, 1997
Mary Ann STRUBBE, 77, Versailles, died Sunday at Manderley Health Care Center,
Osgood.
Born near Versailles to Robert and Lena KEMKER FIRTH, she was the widow of Lee STRUBBE. She was a member of the Versailles American Legion Auxiliary and the Tanglewood Baptist Church.
She is survived by three sons, Robert STRUBBE, Versailles, Stephen STRUBBE, Osceola, and Firth SHELPMAN, Rochester; two daughters, Judith SMITH and Caroline McCARTHY, both of Versailles; 11 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren. one brother, Bine FIRTH, Versailles, one sister, Tiena SHEETS, Kokomo.
Services are at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Tanglewood Baptist Church, Versailles. Burial is in Tanglewood Cemetery. Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Bovard Funeral Home, Versailles.

Tuesday, April 29, 1997

Clarice Eileen Kindig
Jan. 12, 1916-Aptil 13, 1997
Clarice Eileen KINDIG, 81, Albuquerque. N,M., died Sunday,April 13, at the Sandia Manor Care Nursing Home, Albuquerque.
She was born in Akron to Leon and Gladys KNIGHT KINDIG.
She is survived by one brother, Dalton KINDIG, Winslow, Ariz.; one sister Jo Ann RHOADES, Albuquerque; four nieces, Christina LAHTI, Farmington, N.M., Jane PEACOCK, Winslow, Ariz., Dani WILLIAMS, Las Vegas. Nev., Debbie HELLBACK, Canyon, Texas; also several grandrileces and nephews; one great-grandniece.
She was cremated and the ashes will be returned to Indiana for burial.

Wednesday, April 30, 1997

Fay Keefer
Feb. 17, 1912-April 28, 1997
Fay KEEFER, 85, Plymouth died at I 0 p.m. Monday at her residence.
Born in Larwell to Ernest and Erma GOODRICK BROWN, she [Fay BROWN] married Emmett Earl KEEFER in Claypool in April, 1929. He died Dec. 26, 1978.
A resident of Plymouth since 1993 coming from Argos, she was a homemaker, a 50 year member of Santa Anna United Methodist Church and Women's Society of Christian Service, Maxinkuckee Rebekah Lodge 844. and Marshall County Mother of Twins Club.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Tony (Lola) DiGERLANDO, Chicago, Ill.; three sons, Lloyd and wife Phyllis KEEFER, Chicago, Ill.. Terry and wife Alice KEEFER, Argos, lvan and wife Brenda KEEFER, Olympia, Wash.; 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one sister, Lucille BOHNSTEDT, Columbia City, two brothers, Lewis and wife Ann BROWN, Columbia City, Eldon and wife Audrey BROWN, Liberty, one sister-in-law, Mavis BROWN, South Whitley. She was preceded in death by one brother, Walter BROWN.
Services are at 10 a.m. Friday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with Rev. Warren WALMER officiating. Burial is in Stoney Point Cemetery, near Atwood. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, and after 9 a.m. Friday until the hour of services at the funeral home. Maxinkuckee Rebekah Lodge 844 will conduct a memorial service at 5 p.m. Thursday at the funeal home.

Dwight L. Rouch
June 14, 1900-April 29, 1997
Dwight L. ROUCH, 96, Fulton, died at 9:40 p.m. Tuesday at Life Care Center. Rochester,
Born in Marion to John and Mary Elizabeth MULLINS ROUCH, he was raised by Jonas and Mary E. ROUCH. He married Alta L. BEEHLER on June 22, 1921 in Rochester. She died Sept. 28, 1983.
He formerly owned Rouch's Garage in Fulton, and was a member of Fulton United Methodist Church, Fulton County Gideons, past board member of Fulton County HUD, and longtime trustee of Fulton Cemetery,
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. James (Arvella) SUTTON, Fulton; two sons, LeRoy "Dutch" ROUCH, Fulton, Marvin ROUCH, Rochester; six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister and four brothers.
Services are at 11 a.m. Friday at Fulton United Methodist Church with the Rev. George HAPNER officiating assisted by Rev. George TROYER. Burial is in Fulton Cemetery. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Fulton, and one hour prior to services Friday at the church.
Memorials may be made to the Gideon Society or to the Fulton Uniied Methodist Church.

Thursday, May 1, 1997

Gilman T. Carlson
May 31, 1902-Jan. 31, 1997
Memorial services for Gilman T. CARLSON, 94, are at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the First Christian Church, Rochester, with Rev. Chris DODSON officiating.
Mr. Carlson, 94, Manhattan, Kan., formerly of Rochester, died Friday, Jan. 31, in Manhattan., Kan.
Born in Pontiac, Ill., to John Eric and Clara RYERSON CARLSON, he married Edith M. LINNEMAN in 1929. She died in 1956. He married Hedvig ERLANDSON on Sept. 1, 1956 in Chicago, Ill. She died Feb. 12, 1985. He studied education at Illinois State Normal University and accounting at Walton School of Commerce, taught school in Livingston County from 1921-1925. He worked at International Harvester, Chicago, as an accountant until 1930 and also played the saxophone with the Wayne King Orchestra at the Aragon Ballroom, Chicago. He returned to Livingston County in 1931 where he farmed until moving to Fulton County in 1943. He continued farming until his retirement to Rochester in 1977. He was a deacon and elder of the Rochester First Christian Church, member of Rochester I.O.O.F. Lodge 47, founder of Rochester Senior Citizen Center, leader in the Fulton County Council on Aging, and active in Indiana Soil Conservation plus numerous other state and local organizations.
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Barbara CARLSON STEWART Manhattan, Kan.; one adopted son, James CARLSON, Chicago, eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; one sister, Evelyn LINDROTH, Mountain Home, Ark. He was preceded in death by two sons, John G. [CARLSON] and Richard L. CARLSON.
Burial is in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Rochester, Foster & Good Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Lena Mogle Davis Goss
June 29, 1896-Jan. 26, 1997
Memorial services for Lena MOGLE DAVIS GOSS, 100, Batavia, Ill., will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Grace United Methodist Church. Family and friends are invited for light refreshments following the service.
She died Jan. 26, in Batavia.
Born in Rochester to Charles and Ivah GREEN MOGLE, she married Charles DAVIS and then Ira D. GOSS.
She lived in Chicago, Ill., for many years and worked at the Palmer House, Edgewater Beach Hotel and the Civil Aeronautics Board. She had been a resident of the Holmstead Retirement Community since 1984 and was a member of the Calvary Episcopal Church, Batavia.
While living in Rochester she was active in the Red Cross drives, raised money for Woodlawn Hospital that was built during her tenure as a board member, worked in the hospital gift shop, and helped to start the Fulton County Cancer Detection Center.
She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Rochester.
She is survived by two daughters, June SCHEIMANN, Chicago, Ill., Marcia ROHRS, San Francisco, Calif.; seven grandchildren, Christopher (Nikki) ROHRS, Atlanta, Ga., Dr. Peter and wife Laurel ROHRS, St. Charles, Ill., Rosanna ROHRS, Bozeman, Mont., Elizabeth and husband Norman DIMOND, Northbrook, Ill., five great-grandchildren, Marc , Eric, Lindsay , Elissa and Owen; and one cousin, E. D. MOGLE, Barrington, Ill. She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband Charles DAVIS, her second husband Ira D. GOSS, one granddaughter Camela ROHRS, and three brothers Evertt [MOGLE], Hubert [MOGLE] and Robert MOGLE.
Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

Goldie V. Ellis
Feb. 3,1903-May 1, 1997
Goldie V. ELLIS, 94, died at 6:51 a.m. Thursday at Crestmark of Monticello.
Born in Carroll County to Charles M. and Mary Ellen BURRIS VINEY, she married Ralph S. ELLIS on Dec. 2, 1928 in Monticello. He died April 18, 1976 . Mrs. Ellis lived on a farm in Jefferson Township most of her life before moving to White County in 1972. She was a homemaker, and a telephone operator for Yeoman Telephone Co. and the old Thread Mill. She was a member of the Yeoman United Methodist Church, the Oak Grove Christian Church ladies group, Twin Lakes Garden Club and Twin Lakes Senior Citizens Club.
She is survived by one son, Charles H. "Hi" ELLIS, Rochester: two daughters, Monticello Mayor Mrs. Maxy E. WALTERS, Mrs. Joan CRAIG, Marion, Ohio, nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters.
Services are at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at. the Voorhis-Draper Funeral Home, 202 S. Illinois St., Monticello. Burial will be in Riverview I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Monticello. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the White County Council on Aging Building Fund.

Mary F. Petty
Oct, 15, 1918-May 1, 1997
Mary F. PETTY, 78, died at Millers Merry, Manor Nursing Home, Peru, at 1:50 a.m.Thursday.
Born in Indianapolis to Elijah and Della PENNINGTON BUCK, she married Byron L. PETTY on May 29, 1937. He died Sept. 11, 1988. She retired from Square D Company.
She is survived by one daughter, Carol UBEL, Peru; one son, Gary PETTY, Macy; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister Lola PATTON.
Services are at 11 a.m. Saturday at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 West Third St., Peru, with Pastor Ron SHANER officiating. Burial is in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Deedsville, Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association and/or the American Heart Association.

Russell L.Fall
Sept. 24, 1928-March 28, 1997
Russell L. FALL, 68, Zephyrhills, Fla., formerly of Grass Creek and Fulton County, died Friday, March 28, at Zephyrhills, Fla.
Born in Fulton County to Guy and Verna TATMAN FALL, he was a veteran of World War II. He retired from Exide Corp., Logansport.
He is survived by three sons, David A. FALL, Macy, Russell "Rusty" L. FALL, Jr.. and Michael A. FALL, both of Florida; two grand children; three stepgrandchildren; two sisters, Carol HEWITT, Logansport, June YOUNG, Leesburg, Va., one brother, James FALL, Marion; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services are at 10:30 a.m,. Monday at Grass Creek Cemetery with Rev. Cliff GANO officiating. Memorial services were held in Zephyrhills, Fla. Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, is in charge of arrangements.

Saturday, May 3, 1997

Emmett A. Autrey
April 6, 1895-May 1, 1997
Emmett A. AUTREY, 102, Georgetown, Texas, died May 1, 1997.
Born in Gilmer, Texas, he married Jimmie Lillian TABOR on January 2, 1919 in Kansas City, Mo. She died in Brownsville, Texas, on March 1. 1959. He later married Leona UPPENCAMP OLIVER. She died in Brownsville, Texas, on April 1, 1970.
He and his family traveled by covered wagon to a number of sawmill and gristmill towns in Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas. He served in the Navy on convoy duty aboard the USS Minneapolis in World War I. He later homesteaded near Lamar, Colo., did stationary engineer work in Chicago, Ill., and owned a farm and sawmill in Indiana. He served as a Justice of the Peace from 1939 to 1948, first in Macy and later in Delong. He moved to Brownsville, Texas, in 1948 and then to Georgetown, Texas, in 1987.
He is survived by two sons, E. Allen AUTREY, Georgetown, Texas, Donald R. and wife Ruth AUTREY, LaPorte; two daughters Reva M. LANE, Rochester, Alice M. MURRIE, Indianapolis; one sister Pearl STAMPLY, DeQuincy, La.; 15 grandchildren; 16 great-grandildren; numerous other relatives.
Memorial services will be held at a later date. Burial will be in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Brownsville, Texas.
Arrangements are by Gabriels Funeral Chapel, Georgetown, Texas.

Monday, May 5, 1997

Pearl A. Truitt
Dec. 25, 1903-May 2, 1997
Pearl A. TRUITT, 93, formerly of Rochester, died at 11:15 a.m. Friday at Columbus Regional Hospital.
Born in Perry County to Andrew and Sedona HERMANN DEVILLEZ, she married Gerald B. TRUITT on April 25, 1929 in Columbus. He died Nov. 19, 1966.
She was a m ember of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Order of Eastern Star, Order of Amaranth, and Daughters of the Union, all of Columbus.
She is survived by three daughters, Wanda Lee HENDERSON, Columbus, Mary Alice SECREST, Shelbyville,Valura Ann TRUITT, Columbus; one granddaughter, Le Anne M. ISTVANKO, Memphis, Tenn.; two sisters, Clara MEZO, Marion, Adeline DAUBY, Tell City. She was preceded in death by a daughter Geraldine Kay TRUITT, and two brothers William [DEVILLEZ] and Albert DEVILLEZ.
Services were at 10:30 a.m. today at Hathaway-Myers Chapel, Columbus, with Rev. Peder BERDAHL officiating. Burial was in Garland Brook Cemetery. An Eastern Star memorial service was held Sunday at 6 p.m.
Memorials may be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Columbus, Ind.

Mattie X. Boling
Jan. 3, 1905-May 4, 1997
Mattie X. BOLING, 92, died at 4.-50 a.m. Sunday at Harbor Side, Terre Haute.
She was born in Owen County to Wilkie and Elmira WOODS ELLI, she married Roy F. BOLING. He died in 1985.
She is survived by three sons, Don BOLING, Farmersburg, Roy Gayle BOLING, Greencastle, Darrell W. BOLING, Warsaw; nine grandchildren. 13 great-grandchildren.
Services are at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mattox-Fox Funeral Home, Riley, with Rev, Rick SWAN officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Riley. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Mary R. Swick
Mary R. SWICK, 80, Lake Placid, Fla., died at 8:40 p.m. Friday at her son's residence in Zanesville.
Her husband Willis M. SWICK survives. Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Margaret M. White
July 10, 1914-May 5, 1997
Margaret M. EBER WHITE, 82, died at 6:25 a.m. today at her Akron residence.
Born in Madison County, Ky., to Kirby and Elizabeth LAKES HAINES, she married Ernest G. EBER on May 16, 1936. He died May 30, 1983. She married Paul WHITE on Oct. 19, 1987. He survives.
She owned and operated Eber's Dime Store, Akron, from 1959 to 1965, was a member of the Akron Church of God and served in the nursery of the church for many years.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Charles (Mary Lou) STATON, Akron, one son, Phillip and wife Carolyn EBER, Ossian, one stepdaughter, Corita REEF, Riverview, Fla.; one stepson, Karl WHITE, Merced, Calif., three grandchildren, Mrs. David (Susan) HUGHES, Heidi and Chad EBER; 14 stepgrandchildren; three great-grandchildren; 22 stepgreat-grandchildren; one sister, Debbie HUFF, Bluford, Ill.; one brother, Theodore and wife Ella HAINES, Bluffton. She was preceded in death by one grandson, David COX, four stepgrajidchildren, one brother, and four sisters.
Services are at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Akron Church of God with Pastor James W. MALBONE officiating. Burial is in the Akron Cemetery. Visitation is from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.
Memorials may be made to Hope Hospice.

Tuesday, May 6, 1997

Gloria J. Carpenter
Nov. 15, 1928-April 17, 1997
Gloria Jean CARPENTER, 68, formerly of Macy, died Thursday, April 17, at her residence in Crescent City, Fla.
Born in Grand Rapids, Mich., to Joseph Bernard and Amanda PATTON FARLEY, she married James E. CARPENTER in Centreville, Mich., on Sept. 12. 1949, He survives.
She had lived in the Crescent City area for almost two years, having come from Leesburg, Fla. Prior to that she had lived in Macy, where she had been a Girl Scout leader, a Mother's Adviser for Rainbow Girls, a Macy United Methodist Church Sunday school teacher, a member of the Olive Branch Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was graduated as valedictorian of Tawas City (Mich.) High School.
She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Dale (Diana J.) WALTZ, Lafayette, Mrs. Michael (Dawn L.) BOYES, Wilmington, N.C., Mrs. Ramon (Darcy K.) MORTON, Auburn, Mrs. Jeffery (Daryn J.) VASSAU, Jacksonville, Fla., Mrs. Rodney (Darla J.) SHELBURNE, Noblesville; seven grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sister, Barbara J. FARLEY.
Funeral services were Saturday, April 19, at Clayton Frank & Sons Funeral Home, Crescent City, with the Rev. Burnell JORDAN offtctating. Cremation followed.
Memorials may be made to the Hospice of North Central Florida, 3204 Crill Ave., Palatka. Fla.. 32178.

Earl Zent
July 23, 1907-May 5, i 997
Earl ZENT, 89, died at 1,24 p.m. Monday at Mason Health Care, Warsaw.
Born in Fulton County to Lloyd and Blanche AMES ZENT, he married Elma C. BYBEE on Sept. 5, 1926. She died Oct. 28, 1996.
A former Mcntone resident and farmer, he was a member of the First Baptist Church, Mentone,
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ron (Louise) GILLUM, Mesa, Ariz., one son Kermit and wife Nellie ZENT, Rochester, four grandchildren; nine great-grand-children; one sister-in-law, Clarabelle ZENT, Rochester. He was preceded in death by one brother Orton ZENT.
Services are at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at King Memotial Home, Mentone, with Rev. Joe OLSON officiating. Burial is in Mentono- Cemetery. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, Mentone.

Wednesday, May 7, 1997

Mary R. Swick
Nov. 6,1916-May 2,1997
Mary R. SWICK, 80, Lake Placid, Fla., died at 8:40 p.m. Friday at her son's home in Zanesville.
Born in Peru to Charles Spurgeon and Mary Elinor TUDOR MORRIS, she married Willis M. SWICK on Jan. 23, 1936 at Beaver Dam Lake, Claypool. He survives. She worked as a cashier at Labelle School in Florida.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Walter (Suzanne) HEMPENIUS, Cary, Ill.; two sons, Paul and wife Kathy SWICK, Zanesville, Roy Lee (Skip) SWICK, Athens: nine grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; one brother, William Tudor MORRIS, Middletown, Ohio.
Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with Pastor James MALBONE officiating. Burial will be In Lakeview Cemetery, Silver Lake. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to the Visiting Nurse Services & Hospice. P.O. Box 12869, Fort Wayne, IN 46866-2869.

Merle A. Deck
Feb. 2, 1915-May 6, 1997
Merle A. DECK, 82, died at 4 p.m. Monday at his Lucerne home.
Born In Harrison Township, Cass County, to Russell C. and Fern A. POWLEN DECK, he married Betty J. BREW on Nov. 6, 1938 in Lowell. She died April 12, 1995.
A retired farmer, he was a member of Lucerne Indian Creek Christian Church and the Lucerne Lions Club. He enjoyed woodworking. He is survived by one daughter, Kathy A. SMITH, Warsaw; two sons, Tom DECK, Carmel, Rusty DECK Lucerne; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Corabelle HANDSCHU, Royal Center, Margie MILLER, Walton. He was preceded in death by one sister.
Services are at 10 a.m. Friday at the Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Royal Center. with Bob CREE officiating. Burial will be in Indian Creek Christian Cemetery, Lucerne. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday.

Thursday, May 7, 1997

Tina M. Ritchie
Police are investigating Fulton County's second fatal traffic accident of 1997.
At 12:30 a.m. today a car driven by Tina M. RITCHIE, 23, Culver, left Indiana 17 south of County Road 700 North and hit a tree.
Fulton County sheriff Bruce BAKER said police do not know why the car left the road. .
Ritchie's four-year-old son, Trevor M. WENTZ was injured in the crash and taken to Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, where he was placed in the intensive care unit.
Baker said Ritchie appears to have been headed home from work at Federal Mogul in Leiters Ford when the crash occurred. She had just picked up her son from a babysitter.
On March 27 Matthew S. HARDESTY, 19, 191O Bessmore Park Road, was killed when the motorcycle he was driving left Indiana 14 east of town.

Chester L. Pavy
Oct. 19, 1907-May 6, 1997
Chester L. PAVY, 89, Connersville, died Tuesday at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis.
Born in Vevay to Frank and Nola BUCHANAN PAVY, he married Nellie May REEDER on July 14, 1930 in Vevay. He moved to Connersville at age 12. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church for 50 years, holding many offices including Church Building Fund treasurer for 25 years and Sunday School Class president several years. He was a member of the Cornerstone :Sunday School class, Connersville Lions Club, and a former member of the Optimist Club and the Eagles Lodge. He was the office manager at American Kitchens for many years, and owner and operator of MFA Insurance Agency. He retired in 1976.
In addition to his wife he is survived by one daughter Mrs. Paul C. (Susan) BAKER, Kewanna; three grandchildren, Robert BAKER, Orlando, Fla., Chad Michael BAKER, Dallas, Texas, Kristy Kay BAKER, Kewanna. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Robert PAVY, and one sister Helen STRAUSS.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Urban-Winkler Funeral Home, 513 W. Eighth St., Connersville, with Dr. Dan McCOLLOUGH, First Baptist Church, and Rev. Kenneth CHANDLER, Chaplain at Fayette Memorial Hospital, officiating. Burial will be in Dale Cemetery. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday. The Lions Club will assemble at the funeral home at 5:15 p.m.

Charles J. Shumaker
Word has been received of the death of Charles J. SHUMAKER, 77, on Friday, May 2, at his rcsidence in Lady Lake, Fla.
Born in Pennville. he was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a basketball coach and high school teacher in Winchester and Rochester (1949-1952). He had owned Shumaker Oil Company, Huntington, where he lived until retiring in 1985.
He is survived by his wife Martha [SHUMAKER]; one son Mike [SHUMAKER], Winter Springs, Fla.; one daughter Deborah JACOBS, Fort Wayne; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers Ralph SHUMAKER, Dunkirk, Richard [SHUMAKER], Muncie.
Services were Wednesday at North Lake Presbyterian Church, Lady Lake, Fla. Burial was in Bushnell Cemetery, Bushnell, Fla.
Memorials may be'made to the church or to the Hospice of Lake and Sumter County.

Marrianne E. Lyons
Marrianne Elizabeth LYONS, 24, Logansport, formerlv of Rochester, died at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday in a single car accident in Cass County.
Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.

Friday, May 5, 1997

Marrianne Elizabeth Lyons
June 27, 1972-May 7, 1997
Marrianne Elizabeth LYONS, 24, Logansport, formerly of Rochester, died at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday in a single car accident in Cass County.
Born In Rochester to Danny R. and Vera L. LYONS COOK, she had been a resident of Logansport for three years coming from Rochester. She was a waitress at the Fireside Lounge, Logansport.
She is survived by her fiance, Harold McKEE, Logansport; one son Deonte LYONS, Logansport; her stepfather and mother, Devon and Vera LYONS UTTER, Rochester; one half-sister Stacy GAMBLE, Rochester; 2 half-brothers, Dustin UTTER and D. J. COOK, both of Rochester; two stepbrothers, Anthony UTTER, Germany, Larry UTTER, Oregon; maternal grandmother Mary E. LYONS, Rochester; paternal grandparents A. J. and Marie COOK, Rochester. She was preceded in death by her father Danny R. COOK, 1993, and her grandfather James LYONS on Feb. 2, 1982.
Services are at 10 a.m. Monday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. Junior BOSE officiating. Burial is in I.O.O.F, Cemetery, Rochester. Visitation from 4 to 8 p,m. Sunday 9 a.m. Monday until the services at the funeral home.

Saturday, May 10, 1997

Robert 'Bob' Howard
March 20, 1921-May 8, 1997
Robert "Bob" Howard, 76,Wendover, Ky., died Thursday at Hazard Regional Medical Center, Hazard, Ky.
Born in Hayden, Ky., to Jack and Corellia CORNETT HOWARD, he married Mary FARLER. She survives.
He was a retired factory employee of General Tire and Rubber Co., Wabash. He was a lifelong resident of Leslie County, Ky, with the exception of 15 years that he lived in Ohio and Indiana, and was a member of the Stinnet Church of Christ, Hoskinston, Ky.
In addition to his wife he is survived by five daughters, Audrey PRATER, Rochester, Loretta GIBSON and Margie BENNETT, both, of Wabash, Vanda COLE and Connie COLLINS, both of Wendover, Ky. four sons, Clarence HOWARD, Wendover, Ky., Kirby HOWARD, New Carlisle, Ohio, James Paul HOWARD and George Steve HOWARD, both of Wabash: 20 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Jenny LEWIS and Betty BAILEY, both of London, Ky., Rosie PARSON, Xenia, Ohio, Helen CHANEY, Hazard. Ky., three brothers, Clayton MORGAN, Hyden, Ky., Leonard HOWARD, Eaton, Ohio, James HOWARD, Wendover, Ky.
Services are at 2 p.m. today at the Duane Walker Funeral Home, Hyden, Ky., with Rev. Keith BOWLING officiating. Burial will be in Singleton Cemetery, Wendover. Ky.

Monday, May 12, 1997

Robert C. Hager
Oct. 1, 1919-May 10, 1997
Robert Charles HAGER , 77, Rochester, died at 6:10 p.m. Saturday at the Lutheran
Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Born in Chicago, Ill., to August and Frieda SCHROEDER HAGER, he married Lillian MANTEY on Nov. 29, 1941 in Chicago. She survives.
He served in the U. S. Navy during World War II as a Seabee in the Pacific theater, and had been an employee of Illinois Bell for 35 years retiring in 1981 as a construction supervisor. He had been a resident of Rochester for the past 14 years coming from Lombard, Ill.
In addition to his wtfe he is survived by two sons, Robert C. and wife Carole HAGER, Stream, Ill., Roger R. and wife Joette HAGER, Medina, Minn.; five grandchildren; one brother August and wife Florence HAGER, Chicago Ridge, Ill. He was preceded in death by one brother William HAGER in 1979.
Services are at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Dr. Ronald W. LIECHTY officiating. Burial is in Retchter Cemetery, seven miles northeast of Rochester. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. today and from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday.

Esther Coral Adams
Oct. 2,1906-May 11, 1997
Esther Coral ADAMS, 90, Mentone, died at 7;35 p.m. Sunday at Life Care Center, Rochester.
Born in Etna Green to Albert and Zida POOL JONES, she married Roy L. ADAMS on April 4, 1925 in Warsaw. He survives.
A homemaker, she , had lived her entire life in the Atwood, Akron and Mentone area. She was a member of the Etna Green Church of Christ and had received the Hoosier Poet's Award on two different occasions.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by three daughttrs, Beatrice GORDON, Macy, Mrs. Paul (Mary) WEASE, Rochester, Mrs. Robert (Betty) BUSCH, Syracuse; two sons, James and wife Kathryn ADAMS, William and wife Ardith ADAMS, both of Rochester; 24 grandchtldren; 54 great-grandchildren, 16 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister Wilma SPICE.
Services are at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the King Memorial Home, Mentone, with Rev. Marvin LOWMAN officiating. Burial is in Harrison Center Cemetery, Etna Green. Visitation is from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

John Henry Scheetz
Jan. 31, 1912-May 9, 1997
John Henry SCHEETZ, 85, died at 10:30 p.m. Friday at Sycamore Village Health Care Center, Kokomo.
Born in Grass Creek to John B. and Margaret O'BRIEN SCHEETZ, he married Marie L. (GROVES) HUNLEY on Feb. 4, 1967 in Saint Joan of Arc Church, Kokomo. She died on May 11, 1993.
A veteran of the World War II he served in Africa and Italy, and had been a farmer in Grass Creek all of his life. A former member of St. Ann Catholic Church, Kewanna, he was a member of Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church, Kokomo and a 4th degree Knight of the Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles and the American Legion.
He is survived by three brothers, Leo J. and wife Mary Margaret SCHEETZ, Paul E. and wife, Miriam SCHEETZ, both of Lucerne, Joseph F. and wife Mary Catherine SCHEETZ, Logansport, three sisters, Mary COSTELLO, Chicago, Ill., Eva GLIP, Buchanan, Mich., Monica WHITE, Logansport; several nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 900 S. Purdum St., Kokomo, with a nephew, the Rev. John COSTELLO, S.J., and the Rev. David HELLMANN officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Kokomo. Visitation is from 4 to 8:30 p.m. today at Fenn & Shirley Mortuary, Colonial Chapel, 1315 West Lincoln Road, Kokomo, where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m.
Memorials may be made to the Parkinson's Awareness Association of Central Indiana, 721 Sherwood Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46240.

Mary True Bonin
March 14, 1927-May 10, 1997
Mary TRUE BONIN, 70, died at 6:55 a.m. Saturday at the Hospice House, South Bend.
Born in St. Louis, Mo., to George and Ellen SWEENEY DONAHUE, she married Eugene BONIN on Jan. 17, 1948 in Oak Park, Ill. He died Dec. 19, 1976.
She retired in June, 1992, from St. Joseph Hospital Mishawaka. She was a resident of Mishawaka since 1980 coming from Rochester. She was a member of St. Joseph's Parish, Mishawaka, and the Second Wind Group.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Denny (Rosalie) KAISER, Mishawaka, Mrs. Stan (Mary Ellen) WATSON, South Bend; two sons, Paul and wife Debbie BONIN, Mishawaka, Tom and wife Denise BONIN, South Bend; eleven grandchildren.
A funeral mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mishawaka, with Rev. Robert A. YAST officiating. Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery,. Rochster. There is no visitation or funeral procession.
Memorials may be made to the Hospice of St. Joseph County. Inc., 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637-3437.

Tuesday, May 12, 1997

James O. Downour
James O. DOWNHOUR, 78, 410 Westwood Lane, was found dead at about 11:30 a.m. Monday by Meals on Wheels driver Dr. Phillip CLINGER, said Coroner Jon GOOD.
Clinger was delivering lunches.
Police records said Downhour left a note and was apparently depressed about his health.
"He had been Ill for a long time. It was believed to be cancer," Good said. "He was facing surgery." Good said Downhour died of traumatic asphyxiation about 9 p.m. Sunday.
Good would not say where or how Downhour hung himself.

Eunice Grau
897-May 12, 1997
Eunice GRAU, 99, died at p.m. Monday at Life Care Center, Rochester.
Born in Groomsville to Reuben and Flora Belle GRISHAW WISNER, she married Monroe P. GRAU on June 12, 1915 in St. Joseph, Mich. He died Jan. 24, 1990.
A homemaker, she moved to Rochester from Miami County In 1972. Prior to that she lived in Kokomo. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and Retired Senior Volunteer Persons. She was active in Farm Bureau and social activities.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Rachel SCHWARTZ, Long Beach, Calif.; one son, Philip and wife Margaret GRAU, Rochester, six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister Carolyn FOUCH, an infant son and lost another son, Thomas E. GRAU in World War II.
Services are at 9.30 a.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester. with the Rev. Donald BRENNEMAN officiating. Burial is in Sharpsville Cemetery near Kokomo. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 8:30 a.m. Thursday until the hour of services.

Marjorie M. Fields
Aug. 14,1926-May 11, 1997
Marjorie M. FIELDS, 70, died at 5 a.m. Sunday at her Peru restdence.
Born in Fulton County to Frank and Beulah CURTIS FOUTS, she married Ross ALLEN. He died April 5, 1957. She married William R. FIELDS on July 26, 1957. He died Feb. 24, 1986. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Peru.
She is survived by three sons, Robert W. ALLEN, Kenneth C. ALLEN, both of Peru, James N. FIELDS, Angola; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one brother Willis FOUTS, Florida. She was preceded in death by one brother.
Services are at 11 Wednesday at the Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 West Third St., Peru, with Revs. Philip KRUPSKI, and Robert W. KOCH officiating. Burial is in Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Sick & Shut-in Ministries, St. John's Lutheran Church.

Earl Jackson
Sept. 12, 1926-May 12, 1997
Earl JACKSON, 70, Akron, died at 6:14 p.m. Monday at Parkvi'ew Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born in SayIersville, Ky., to John F. and Osie STANLEY JACKSON, he married Emma Grace JACKSON on Dec. 31. 1948 in Warsaw. He lived in Akron for 40 years after moving from Saylersville, Ky. He retired from Nickle Plate Railroad (Norfolk & Western).
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Jerry (Brenda) HONEYCUTT, North Manchester, two sons, Ronnie and wife Nancy JACKSON, Rochester, Garrett J. and wife Barbara JACKSON, Laketon; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Chester (Imogene) CODDLE, Claypool, Mrs. Lillie SPRADDLIN, Warsaw, Mrs. Maxine CONLEY, Rochester; three brothers, Desmond JACKSON, Warsaw, Harold JACKSON, Mentone, Merl JACKSON, Michigan. He was preceded in death by one daughter Linda JACKSON.
Services are at 2 p.m. Thursday at the House of Prayer, four miles cast of Akron, with Pastor Danny HONEYCUTT officiating. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron, and one hour prior to services at the church.

Don Slemons
Word has been received of the death of Don SLEMONS, 38, Stevensville, Mich., early Saturday morning at Benton Harbor Hospital, St. Joseph, Mich.
Born Jan. 16, 1959 in Norton, Va., to Dr. William C. and Helen CARR SLEMONS, he lived in Stevensville, Mich., for eight years after moving from Argos where he had been a machinist for Lobdell-Emery Manufacturing Co. He was a 1977 graduate of Westville High School, earned an associate degree from Purdue University, and had served in the U. S. Army
Special Forces.
He is survived by his parents, Dr. William and Helen SLEMONS, Fishers; three sisters, Mrs. Ken (Sarah) SHAW, Hindsdale, Ill., Mrs. Michael (Kathy) QUINN, Houston, Texas, Miss Rachel SLEMONS, Arlington. Va.; one brother Jonathan SLEMONS, Chicago, Ill.; two nieces; four nephews; two aunts; one uncle.
Services were at 11 a.m. today at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with the Rev. David A. TERHUNE officiating. Burial was in Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos.
Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.

Reba Dunlap
Reba DUNLAP, 82, died Monday at Miller's Merry Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth. She was a former Argos resident. .
Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Mary E. Wheetley
Mary Elizabeth WHEETLEY, 62, Peru, formerly of Denver, died at 5:28 p.m. Monday at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Arrangements are pending at McClain Funeral Home, Denver.

Wednesday, May 14, 1997

James O. Downhour
July 29, 191 8-May 12, 1997
James O. "Jim" DOWNHOUR, 78 died early Monday at his residence in Rochester.
Born in Cass County to Albert and Marie SNAVELY DOWNHOUR, he married Crystabelle "Crick" GRIFFIN in 1939 in Howard County. She died March 3, 1994. He retired from farming in 1976.
He is survived by two sons, William DOWNHOUR, Lafayette, James DOWNHOUR, Jr., Rochester; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren, one sister Dorothy CHEEVER, Galveston, one brother Richard "Dick" DOWNHOUR, Flora. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, two sisters and three brothers.
Services are at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Murray Funeral Home Galveston Chapel, Burial is in Galveston Cemetery. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Hazel F. Carr
May 19, 1907-March 8, 1997
Hazel F. CARR, 89, Newaygo, Mich., died Saturday, March 8,1997 at Transitional Health Services, Fremont, Mich.
Born in Star City to Leo and Nellie CARTER GREER, she married Arvin CARR on Jan. 27, 1926. He died Jan. 3, 1961. Formerly of Kewanna, she retired as an assistant supervisor of the United Telephone Co. Winamac office.
She is survived by three daughters, Betty LEAZENBY, Beatrice Ann CLARK, both of Newaygo, Mich., Mrs. Jon (Barbara) GAST, Kewanna, one son Don CARR, Lakeville, Pa.; 18 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren, two step great-grandchildren, one step great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by two sisters and four brothers.
Graveside services are at 11 a.m. Friday at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lake Bruce, with Rev. Mike BEALL officiating. Arrangements are by Harrison-Metzger Funeral Homes, Kewanna.
Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.

Reba C. Dunlap
Oct. 24,1914-May 12, 1997
Reba C. DUNLAP, 82, died at 9:30 p.m. Monday at Miller's Merry Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth. .
Born in Argos to Homer and Cordia FLAGG, she married Earl DUNLAP in 1938 in Knox. He died in 1974. A homemaker and beautician, she lived all her life in Argos until moving to Miller's Merry Manor two years ago. She was a member of the Plymouth Order-of Eastern Star.
She is survived by one daughter Mrs. Marjorie WYMAN, Warsaw, two sons, Mark and wife Pat DUNLAP, San Antonio, Texas, Charles DUNLAP, Argos; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren, one sister Mrs. Bertha WILHELM, Argos; one brother Albert and wife Burl FLAGG, Argos. Services are at 10 a.m. Friday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with Pastor Earl LIGHTFOOT officiating. Burial is in Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, ancl one hour prior to services on Friday.
Memorials may be made to the Marshall County Diabetis Foundation.

Mary Elizabeth Wheetley
Sept. 19,1932-May 12, 1997
Mary Elizabeth WHEETLEY, 62, Peru, died at 5:28 p.m. Monday at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Born in Cadillac, Mich., to Raymon and Helen WADE SOLES, she married Marvin H. WHEETLEY on Sept. 1, 1953 in Santa Fe. He survives. Formerly of Denver, she was a homemaker, and a member of the Mexico Baptist Church and the D.D. Doers Home Extension Club.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by three sons, Jerry Wayne WHEETLEY, Kenneth M. WHEETLEY, both of Peru, David Glen WHEETLEY, Denver; seven grandchildren two grcat-grandchildren; her mother Helen SOLES, Cadillac, Mich., four sisters, Shirley FLOWER, Ruth CROWLEY, Nancy MYER, Myrtle SOLES, all of Michigan; seven brothers, Henry SOLES, Raymon SOLES, George SOLES, Eugene SOLES, Karol SOLES, Walter SOLES, Nathan SOLES, all of Michigan. She was preceded in death by her father.
Services are at 1 p.m. Friday at the Mexico Baptist Church with Rev. Mardy VonHARTEN officiating. Burial is in Westlawn Cemetery, Denver. Visitation is from 2-8 p.m. Thursday at the McClain Funeral Home, Denver, and one hour prior to services Friday at the church.

Austin Wyatt McCall
May 14,1997
Austin Wyatt McCALL, Rochester, was stillborn at 7:21 a,m, today at Woodlawn Hospital.
He is survived by his parents Matthew and Jodi PFEIFFER McCALL. Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.

Thursday, May 14, 1997

Irene Adelle Paltz
Irene Adelle PALTZ, 90, Timbercrest Retirement Community, North Manchester, died at 4:20 a.m. today at her residence.
Formerly of Rochester, arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.

James LeFdridge Hill
Feb. 16,1925-May 13,1997
James LeFdridge HILL, 72, Denver died at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday at his residence.
Born in Hillsborough, N.C., to John William and Mamie MOREFIELD HILL, he married Averil Joyce BUTCHER on March 6, 1954 in Southend, England. She survives.
A veteran of World War II, Korea and Vietnam, he retired as a sheet metal specialist from the U.S. Air Force in 1967. He retired from Dwyer & Apollo Vending Service in 1990. He was a mcmber of the Peru American Legion Post and the Lutheran church.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Gary J. HILL, Warsaw, Roger W. HILL, Yorkville, Ill., Peter R. HILL, Des Moines, Iowa; five grandchildren; one sister Frances Olive [HILL], Charlotte, N.C. He was preceded In death by one son David C. HILL Private funeral services are scheduled with Rev. Don RITCHEY officiating. Burial is in Westlawn Cemetery. There is no visitation. McClain Funeral Home, Denver, is in charge of arrangements.

Friday, May 16, 1997

Austin Wyatt McCall
May 14,1997
Austin Wyatt McCALL Rochester, was stillborn at 7: a.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn Hospital.
He is survived by his parents Matthew and Jody McCALL; maternal grandparents Wally and Terry NOTZ PFEIFFER, Rochester; paternal grandparents Jay and Dean JACOBS McCALL. Rochester; maternal great-grandparents: Helen and the late Richard NOTZ and Don and Donnabelle PFEIFFER; paternal great-grandparents: Gertie and the late Carl JACOBS, Rochester; the late Herman and Dorothy McCALL; maternal greatgreat-grandmothers Eva KINDIG, Rochester, and Myrtle PFEIFFER, Rochester; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Private services are Saturday with Rev. Don BRENNEMAN officiating. Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Foster & Good Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the Ronald McDonald House.

Irene Adelle Paltz
April 13,1907-May 15,1997
Irene Adelle PALTZ, 90, Tibercrest Retirement Center, North Manchester, died at 4:20 a.m. Thursday at her residence.
Born in Richland Township to Byron O. and Leila O. TATMAN SMITH, she married Arnold Alfred PALTZ on June 3. 1939 in Rochester. He died in February 1950.
She was a graduate of Rochester High School and a 1929 graduate of Indiana University with a bachelor of arts degree in French and English. While at Indiana University she was a member of Kappa Delta Sorority. A retired schoolteacher she taught at Akron High School, and Riddle and Columbia Elementary schools in Rochester.
She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Order of Eastern Star 70, Sigma Delta Pi Sorority, all of Rochester: AARP, Indiana Retired Teachers Association,, Fulton County Retired Teachers Association.
She is survived by three cousins, Mrs. Lucy SMITH, Tillamook, Ore., Mrs. Richard FLEMMING, Modesto, Calif., Mrs. Peggy ROBERTS, Pio Rancho, N.M. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and a sister Mildred Lucille SMITH.
Services are at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home with Dr. C. David HOGSETT officiating. Burial is in Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday and one hour prior to services Tuesday.

Flossie B. Shelley
Aug. 18, 1910-May 14,1997
Flossie B. SHELLEY, 86, Denver, died at 7 p.m. Wednesday at her home where she was born.
Born to Charles Henry and Ida May BREIDENSTINE DeWALD, she was a graduate of Jefferson Township High School, Mexico. She was retired from the Olin Corporation, Peru, and a life member of Denver United Methodist Church where she was the church pianist.
She is survived by one daughter Lois A. BERRY, Denver; three grandchildren Bryan BERRY, Lithia, Fla., Kenneth BERRY, Asheville, N.C., Holly Ann BERRY, Boca Raton, Fla.; three great-grandchildren; one brother Harold L. DeWALD, Peru. She was preceded in death by one son Charles Allan SHELLEY, one sister Laura Arlene DeWALD. and one infant brother.
Services are at 3 p.m. Saturday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with Rev. James NEWTON officiating. Burial is in Westlawn Cemetery, Denver. Visitation is 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Saturday, May 17, 1997

Charles E. Kilian
Jan. 2,1922-May 16,1997
Charles E. KILIAN, 75, Rochester, died Friday at Dukes Continuing Care, Peru.
Born in Peru to William and Marguerite ENGELAGE KILIAN, he married Margaret Ann HOLLAND on June 16, 1947. She survives.
He lived in Rochester for 15 years coming from Peru. A World War II Army veteran, he was retired from Northern Indiana Public Service, Peru. He was a life member of the Eagles Lodge, Elks Ledge and Peru Maennerchor, and a member of the American Legion, the Fraternal Order of Police, and St. Charles Catholic Church.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Patricia J. WESTCOTT and Alicia L. CONKLIN, both of Peru, one grand daughter Shannon CONKLIN, Peru, one grandson Blake CONKLIN. Peru. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Private graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday with the Rev. Virgil BARKER officiating. Burial is in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Peru. A military committal service will be conducted by the Peru American Legion and the Peru Veterans of Foreign Wars. Arrangements are by Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, Peru.
Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.

Robert L. Simmons
March 7, 1906-May 14, 1997
Robert L. SIMMONS, 91, formerly of Brodhead, died Wednesday at Pleasant View Nursing Horne, Monroe.
Born in Jennings County to Charles and Laura EVAN SIMMONS, he married Violet O. HUNNICUTT on Oct. 26, 1932 in Brownstown. She died July 20, 1996. He had farmed in Avon township, moving from Flora in 1959. He retired In 1992.
He was a member of the United Methodist Church, Brodhead, a former member of the Od4 Fellows, School Board and Township Trustee Board.
He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Don (Ruby) REED, Kewanna, Mrs. Tom (Roberta) EVANS, Madison; 13 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; six step great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; two brothers, Howard and wife Thelma SIMMONS, Hayden, Clarence and wife Pearl SIMMONS, North Vernon. He was preceded in death by his wife, a son Robert [SIMMONS] Jr. in 1992, and two sisters.
Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday at the United Methodist Church, Brodhead, with Rev. Amos SHIMKO officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Brodhead. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the church. Newcomer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Monday, May 19, 1997

Floyd M. Bookwalter
Oct. 4, 1902-May 17, 1997
Floyd M. BOOKWALTER, 94, Rochester died at 4:05 p.m. Saturday at Dukes Hospital, Peru.
Born in Twelve Mile to Harvey and Minnie McHENRY BOOKWALTER, he married Ruth Marie SHEETZ In 1923. She died in death in 1928. He married Ida SNAVELY on March 26, 1932 in Kokomo. She survives.
A 1922 graduate of Twelve Mile High School, he retired in 1963 as a C&O Railroad section foreman. He then worked as head of the Merrillville schools custodial department for 10 years before moving to Rochester 26 years ago. He worked as a custodian for Gropp's Restaurant.
He was a member oi the First Baptist Church, Rochester, Royal Center Masonic Lodge for 65 years. Order of Eastern Star 70, Rochester, Merrillville Volunteer Fire Department for 20 years, and lifetime member of Indiana Volunteer Fireman's Association.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter Mrs. Paul (Carol) STEINHAUER, Crown Point; one son David BOOKWALTER, Rochester, seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son Errctt BOOKWALTER in 1989 and one brother Ross BOOKWALTER.
Services are at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. Mark SPENCER and Rev. Junior BOSE officiating. Burial will be in Bethlehem Cemetery, Twelve Mile. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 a.m. Wednesday until the hour of services.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, Rochester.

Joseph Wesley Sarver
March 23, 1940-May 17, 1997
. Joseph Wesley SARVER, 57, Macy, died at 8:15 p.m. Saturday at Wabash County Hospital, Wabash.
Born in Union Township, Miami County, to Edgar L. and Sarah LEWELLEN SARVER, he married Glenda SMITH on June 12, 1993 in Townsend, Tenn. She survives. He was a line foreman for Peru Utilities, and a member of the United Methodist Church and Eagles Lodge, Peru.
In addition to his wife he is survived by three sons, Joseph W. SARVER II, Walton, Michael S. SARVER, Fulton, Terry L. SARVER, Logansport, one daughter Julie M. SCULLY, Fulton; three stepsons, Michael RIDENOUR, North Manchester; Scott SMITH, Matthew SMITH, both of Silver Lake; one stepdaughter Jessica SMITH, at home; seven grandchildren, Michael [SARVER] and Jade SARVER, Walton, Zachary [SARVER] and Austin SARVER, Fulton, Travis GOSNELL, Logansport, Christian and Caitlin SCULLY, Fulton. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Robert L. SARVER.
Services are at 2 p.m. Wednesday at at McClain Funeral Home with Pastor Robert LOUGHEED officiating. Burial will be in Deedsville IOOF Cemetery. Visitation is from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Larry A. Swartz
AUg. 22, 1937-May 18, 1997
Larry A. SWARTZ, 59, died at 8:45 p.m. Sunday at his residence in Rochester.
Born in Peru to Delbert and Corrine FIKE SWARTZ, he married Harriet BOWERS on Jan. 15, 1961 in Akron. He worked at Torx for 27 years as a set up man.
In addition to his wife he is survived by one daughter Mrs. Kenneth (Sondra) NELSON, Indianapolis; four grandchildren, Donna [CLOUD], Misty [CLOUD] and Nathan CLOUD, and Amy CLARK; one sister Madonna TRESLER, Bunker Hill. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister Janice BOSLEY.
Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Athens Cemetery, with Rev. Chris DODSON officiating. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

John Clement Thompson
June 9, 1918-May 11, 1997
John Clement THOMPSON, 78, Chula Vista, Calif., died Sunday, May 11, at Bay General Community Hospital, Chula Vista, Calif. Born In Argos to Elwin and Elizabeth NEWHOUSE THOMPSON, he was a retired lawyer.
He is survived by one daughter Tina THOMPSON, La Mesa, Calif. two cousins, Virginia REDINGER, Plymouth, Dorothy McFARLAND, Argos. He was preceded in death by one brother Robert THOMPSON.
Services were held in Chula Vista, Calif. Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, is in charge of local arrangements.

Tuesday, May 20, 1997

Arthur G. Montgomery
Sept. 4, 1917-May 8, 1991

Mary E. Montgomery
Aug. 1 7, 1921 -May 9, 1997
Joint services were held for Arthur G. and Mary E. MONTGOMERY, at 11 a.m Tuesday, May 13, at Alexander West Chapel, Evansville, with the Revs. Roger TABB and David H. BAYER officiating. Burial was in Alexander Memorial Park, Evansville.
Arthur G. MONTGOMERY, 79, died at 3:04 p.m. Tbursday, May 8, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Evansville. Mary E. MONTGOMERY, 75, died at 10:47 p.m. Friday, May 9, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Evansville.
Mr. Montgomery was born in Indiana to Porter and Mary THOMPSON MONTGOMERY. He married Mary FARLAND, who was born in Hopkinsville, Ky. They were married for 60 years.
He retired in 1982 from Marblehead Lime Company, Gary, and was a retired member of Teamsters International. She was a retired school crossing guard.
They are survived by three daughters, Norma Jean SMITH, Midway, Trena ROEDEL, Evansville, Catherine FOX, Rochester; two sons, Jack [MONTGOMERY] and Don MONTGOMERY, both of Evansville, 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren.
In addition Mr. Montgomery is survived by three sisters, Dorothy THOMPSON, Delores CORNWELL, Betty FENWICK, all of Evansville; two brothers, Raymond [MONTGOMERY] and Norman MONTGOMERY, also of Evansville.
Mrs. Montgomery is survived also by one sister Ollie BAKER, Leesburg, Fla.

Wednesday, May 21, 1997

Jessie N. Rogers
June 13, 1927-May 20, 1997
Jessie N. ROGERS, 69, Rochester, died at 4:38 p.m, Tuesday at Life Care Center.
Born in Lafayette, La., to Laurent and Mable BARRAS HEBERT, she married Hugh H. ROGERS, Sr. on Oct. 5, 1943 in Beaumont, Texas. He preceded her in death on Dec. 27, 1990. A resident of Rochester since 1972 coming from Lake Station, she retired in 1992 from Marshall Electric Co. She was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church.
She is survived by six daughters, Mrs. Brian (Sherry K.) SOLUM, Crete, Ill., Mrs. Robert (Sharon Ann) KETCHEM, Jr., Azle, Texas, Mrs. Dan (Lynn) ARRAMBIDE, Memphis, Tenn., Mrs. Wayne (Mary Alice) BENEDICT, Longview, Texas, Mrs. Pattsy FREDICKSEN, Frankfort, Ill., Mrs. Donald (Vickie) KEIM, Denver: three sons, Hugh ROGERS, Jr., Rochester, Carey and wife Dee ROGERS, Mishawaka, Clifford and wife Sue ROGERS, Houston, Texas; 24 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; her mother Mable HEBERT, Lafayette, La.; one sister Mrs. Dick (Jo Ann) ANGELLE. Lafayette, La. She was preceded in death by her father and one sister Deloris E. HEBERT in infancy.
Services are at 11 a.m. Friday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home with Revs. Fred SHELTON and Lawrence SEE officiating. Burial is in IOOF Cemetery. Visitation. is from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday and one hour prior to services on Friday.
Memorials may be made to the Hope Hospice of Fulton County, Rochester.

Tony Trusty
July 22, 1942-May 20, 1997
Tony TRUSTY, 54, died at 9:57 a.m. Tuesday at his residence in Delong.
Born in Pulaski County to Jonnie and Roberta JONES TRUSTY, he married Joyce CHANEY on Sept. 9, 1963 in Leiters Ford. She survives.
A U. S. Marine veteran of the Vietnam War, he was a retired truck driver.
In addition to his wife he is survived by three daughters, Christina ERVIN, Royal Center, Michele TRUSTY, Culver, Judy TRUSTY, LaPorte; two sons, Anthony [TRUSTY], Monterey, Michael [TRUSTY], Delong; six grandchildren; two sisters, Mary MASTERSON, LaPorte, Martha BRANSCOM, Rothester; five brothers, Don [TRUSTY] and James [TRUSTY], both of LaPorte, David [TRUSTY] and Ronald [TRUSTY], both of North Judson, Richard [TRUSTY], Plymouth.
Services are at 2 p.m. Friday at the Gospel Lighthouse Church, Delong, with Rev. Floyd ALLEN officiating. Burial is in I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Monterey. Visitation is after 5 p.m. Thursday at the Gospel Lightouse Church. Rannclls Funeral Home, Hamlet Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

Thursday, May 22, 1997

Dora Oliver Flores
Word has been received of the death of Dora OLIVER FLORES, 61, April 28, 1997 in San Antonio, Texas.
She was born in Akron to Kenneth OLIVER and Mary OLIVER KROUSE. A graduate of Beaver Dam High School, she earned diplomas from Anderson University and received her master's degree from Ball State University. She taught in the Rochester School system and was a teacher for 30 years in the San Antonio area. She was a member of MacArthur Park Church of God, San Antonio.
She is survived by her husband, Felix C. FLORES; two daughters, Christine FLORES, Mrs. Robert (Alys) MARKLE, one aunt Elsie CHRISTMAN; one sister Martha HONEYCUTT; one nephew Kenneth HONEYCUTT; one niece Olivia HONEYCUTT; numerous cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother Harold Dean OLIVER.
Services were at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 1, at the MacArthur Park Church of God with H. C. ADAMS and Gene BENEDICT officiating. Burial was at First Memorial Park. Arrangements were by Brookehill Funeral Home, San Axitonio, Texas.
Memorials may be made to MacArthur Park Church of God Library, 2938 Nacogdoches Rd., San Antonio, TX 78233.

Pauline Daine
Pauline DAINE, 81, 141 David St., South Bend, and formerly of Akron and Gilead, died at 9:25 a.m. today at her residence.
Arrangements are pending at Foster and Good Funeral Home, Akron.

Friday, May 23, 1997

Pauline Daine
Aug. 18, 1915 -.May 22, 1997
Pauline L. GRONINGER DAINE, 81, 141 E. David St., South Bend, died at 9:25 a.m. Thursday at her home after a lengthy illness,
Born Aug. 18, 1915 in Disko to Roy L. and Mary O. FERREE GRONINGER, she married Cluster Robert DAINE Dec. 24, 1939. He survives. She once lived in the Akron and Gilead areas and moved to the South Bend/Roseland area from Wabash 57 years ago.
She was a 35-year employee of the Indiana & Michigan Electric Company in South Bend, where she was the head of the collections department until retiring in 1980. She had formerly attended the Disko United Methodist Church.
Surviving with her husband are one sister, Alice McFARLAND, Akron; three brothers, Gordon GRONINGER and his wife Mary Louise and Wayne GRONINGER, both of Disko, Dwight GRONINGER and his wife Kathy, Winter Park, Fla; one sister-in-law, Jackie JUDD, Goshen. She was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth DAINE, and two brothers, Harold [GRONINGER] and Otto GRONINGER.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home in Akron with the Rev. Lowell BURRIS officiating. Burial will be in Akron Cemetery. Visitation is to be from 5 to 8 p.m. tonight and from 10 a.m. to time of services Saturday.

Wilma A. Border
Jan. 5, 1928 - May 22, 1997
Wilma A. BORDER, 69, 919 Pontiac St., died at 11:35 a.m. Thursday at Woodlawn Hosptal.
The daughter of William H.P. and Bertha RHODES DITTMER, she was born Jan. 5, 1928 in Savanna, Ill., She married Dairl E. BORDER in Rochester on Sept. 24, 1955. He survives. She was a homemaker and member of First Christian Church.
Surviving with her husband are three sons, William H. [BORDER] and David A. [BORDER], both of Rochester, and Duane K. [BORDER], of North Pole, Alaska; two step-daughters, Karen R. SHAFER, Rochester, and Joanne LOPER, Cromwell; 14 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Byron BORDER, and two grandsons.
Private graveside services will be Tuesday at the IOOF Cemetery with the Rev. Chris DODSON offlciating. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home in Rochester.
Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church or Woodlawn Hospital.

Mabel L. Burch
Jan. 4,1911 - May 23,1997
Mabel Lenora BURCH, 86, 1035 Manchester Ave., Wabash, died at 1: 15 a.m. today at Miller's Merry Manor East Nursing Home in Wabash.
The daughter of Levi and Bertha OSWALT MILAM, she was born Jan. 4, 1911 in Wabash County. She married Vores L. BURCH on July 4, 1933 in Columbia City. He preceded her in death May 23, 1996.
In 1937 the couple opened the Burch Shell Station in North Manchester, which they owned and operated until retiring in 1974. She also operated the Corner Cupboard Restaurant.
She graduated from Laketon High School in 1929. She was a member of the South Pleasant United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. She was a past worthy matron of the Ivy Chapter of the Eastern Star, past district deputy of District 18 of the Eastern Star and past Grand Martha of the Indiana Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star. She was a past president of Indiana Business and Professional Women.
Survivors include one son, Thomas L. BURCH, North Manchester; one sister, Caroline SAMPSEL, Rochester; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Bender Chapel Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, North Manchester. Burial will be Monday in the Oaklawn Cemetery in North Manchester. Visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Bender Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Foundation.

Saturday, May 24, 1997

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Monday, May 26, 1997

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Tuesday, May 27, 1997

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Wednesday, May 28, 1997

Irene Wallen-Hoge
1917-May 24, 1997
Irene WALLEN-HOGE, 79, died at 7:30 a.m., Saturday at her Culver home.
Born in Hindman, Ky., to Cassell BAILEY and Ivory COLE, she married on Nov. 9, 1935 in Garrett, Ky., to Dave WALLEN, who died Feb. 8. 1978. She married Harold L. HOGE on Dec. 24, 1985, in Culver. He survives.
She moved to Culver from Medaryville in 1949. She was a member of the Maxinkuckee Rebecca Lodge and was a cosmetology instructor with Vogue Beauty College, South Bend.
Other survivors include three daughters, Charlotte (Orville) BLESSING, Culver, Sandra K. WALLEN, Benton Harbor, Mich., Vivian EIDENMILLER, Warsaw, two sons, Michael B. WALLEN, Warsaw, Gary L. WALLEN, Plymouth; one step-son Midge WALLEN, Portage; two sisters, Vera POLLOCK, Culver, Joy PARROTT, Plymouth; two brothers, Ron SHEPPERD, Buffalo, Roger SHEPPERD, Argos; 17 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister and one brother.
Services were scheduled for 2 p.m. today at the Bonine Funeral Home with Rev. Richard SHEPPERD officiating and burial at the Culver Masonic Cemetery.

Janet M. Spangler
June 5, 1909-May 27, 1997
Janet Margaret SPANGLER, 87, Lawrenceville. Ga., and formerly of Mexico, died at 1:05 a.m., Tuesday, at her home.
Born in Rolla,, N.D., to Hugh McCULLOCH and Lavina BINKS McCULLOCH, she married Lorin W. SPANGLER on Feb. 13, 1932 in Valparaiso. He died on Jan. 15, 1975.
A chef, she was a member of the Dyer Baptist Church.
She is survived by two daughters, Sharon CALDWELL, Rockville, Janet BLACKETOR, Lawrenceville, Ga.; three sons, Robert SPANGLER, Cleveland, Ohio, Lorin SPANGLER, Little Rock, Ark., Douglas SPANGLER, New Ritchey, Fla.; 24 grandchildren 31 great-grandchildren.
Also preceding in death was one son, John Edward SPANGLER; one daughter, Elsie DOCKTER, and several brothers and sisters.
Services are 11 a.m. Friday at the Mexico Baptist Church with the Rev. Mardy VanHARTEN and her grandson William MULER officiating. Visitation is set for 4-8 p.m. Thursday at McClain Funeral Home. Burial will be at Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico.

Helen E. Hundt Pontius
March 21, 1913-May 27, 1997
Helen E. HUNDT PONTIUS, 84, died at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday in her Walkerton home after a long illness.
Born in Aldine to George and Ida Moe SCOTT HAZEN, she married Arthur W. HUNDT, Sr., on Jan. 1, 1931 in LaPorte County. He died on March 19, 1974. She married Paul PONTIUS, who survives, on Oct. 31, 1981 in Bremen.
She attended Cottage Grove Elementary School, Winamac and Knox High School. She was a fruit and vegetable gardener, and supplied many families with fresh produce from the family-owned truck patch. For 14 years, she was a production worker at Burkliff Wire (Easy Heart), Lakeville. A seamstress, she made much of her family's clothing. She also enjoyed quilting and fishing.
She was a lifetime member of the Calvary Lutheran Church, Plymouth, the Ladies Auxllary of both the Moose and Eagles in Plymouth, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, in Bremen. She was a past president of Parents Without Partners.
Also surviving are six sons: Robert and wife Bonnie HUNDT, Richard and wife Lorretta HUNDT, Frank HUNDT, Paul and wife Chris HUNDT, all of Plymouth, George HUNDT, Wheeling, Ill., William and wife Donna HUNDT, Bremen, 10 daughters Beverly DAVIS and Delores OGLE, both of Rochester, Louella POWELL and Kathy GARZA, both of Plymouth, Tina SNYDER, Bremen, Judy and husband Richard LOWHAGEN, Pottstown, Penn., Carol and husband David COLBURN, Newark, Ohio, Lila and husband Bill HARMAN Winterhaven, Fla., and Patty and Ray IGLESKI, Wabash; four step-sons Wayne and Carol PONTIUS, Barbara KEITH, all of Walkerton, Larry and Karen PONTIUS, and Allen and Donna PONTIUS, all of Plymouth, Mark and Beth PONTIUS, Argos; three stepdaughters Barbara KEITH, Walkerton, Evelyn WAGNER, Leesburg, and Carol and Bob DUNCAN, Milford; 80 grandchildren, 85 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by three sisters, Mae CARMAN, Alice FREEMAN and Ann TEDGE, four brothers, Louis HAZEN, Russell HAZEN, Robert HAZEN and Jesse HAZEN, one son, Arthur W. HUNDT, Jr., and four grandsons.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Calvary Lutheran Church, Plymouth, with visitation is from 28 p.m. Thursday and for an hour before services at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home., Plymouth. The Rev. Roger ROHDE, Bremen, will officiate. Burial will be in the Bremen Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Richard Hazen Heart Foundation or to the Calvary Lutheran Church.

Sandra Jean Brown
Sandra Jean BROWN, 49, Warsaw, died at 10:20 p.m. Tuesday at Parkview Memorial Hospital in Fort Wayne.
Arrangements are pending at King Memorial Funeral Home, Mentone.

Thursday, May 28, 1997

Sandra Jean Brown
Aug. 15,1947-May 27,1997
Sandra Jean BROWN, 49, Warsaw, died at 10:27 p.m. Tuesday at Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne, from complications from a May 23 heart attack. Born in Rochester to Orlando SURFACE, Jr,. and Kathryn E. SMITH, she married Walter F. BROWN April 3, 1970 in Virginia. He survives.
She graduated from Akron High School in 1965, and earned a tax accounting certificate from LaSalle University. She lived in Goshen and Barstow, Calif., before moving to Warsaw in 1981.
A member of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 81, she was a former union steward-secretary for Chamberlin Products, Akron. She published a story in Science Fiction Magazine. She was the secretary-treasurer of the Prairie Street Restoration, a division of Old Technology, Inc.
Also surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Gary (Kathryn) SCHUE, Pierceton, one son, Arthur BROWN, Warsaw, two sisters, Carol SIMCOX, Pierceton, Mrs. Ron (Francis) WENDELL, Darlington; and two grandchildren, Kailey SCHUE and Drake SCHUE, Pierceton.
.Preceeding in death with her parents is one brother, Larry SURFACE.
Private family services are scheduled. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. today at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Friday, May 29, 1997

Robert LeRoy Hagenbush
Sept. 9, 1923-May 29, 1997
Robert LeRoy HAGENBUSH, 73, died at 12:10 p.m. Thursday at his South Bend residence after a long illness.
Born in LaPorte County to Ivo and Mabel (KINDIG) HAGENBUSH, he married Florence CARLSON on March 19, 1949, in Minneapolis, Minn.
Hagenbush lived in South Bend for 37 years after moving from Argos.
He retired in 1992 after 25 years service as a union representative for the American Federation of State and Municipal Employees. He attended Grace Baptist Church, Plymouth. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II in the European Theater. He was a member of American Legion Post 68, Argos.
Surviving vath his wife are one daughter, Cheryl HAGENBUSH, South Bend: one son, Richard HAGENBUSH, South Bend; one granddaughter, Mrs. Thomas (Karen) EDWARDS, Argos; one sister, Mrs. Evelyn TRACY, Argos; three brothers, Ivo and Kay HAGENBUSH, Tyner, Richard and Betty HAGENBUSH, Argos, Donald and Jackie HAGENBUSH, Peru; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were one daughter, Christy HAGENBUSH; one son, Robert HAGENBUSH; and one brother, Wilbur HAGENBUSH.
Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with the Rev. Peter WARDLOW officiating. Burial will be a Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos. Visitation is Saturday from 2-7 p.m., and on Sunday for one hour before services. The Argos American Legion Post 68 and the Plymouth Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1162 will conduct military graveside rites

Mary Frances Wright
June 14, 191 0-May 29 1997
Mary Frances WRIGHT, 86, formerly of 1169 Apple Tree Lane, died at 3:33 p.m. Thursday at Life Care Center of Rochester.
Born in Deedsville to Herman A. and Tressie LANDIS TILDEN, she married Carl DICK, who preceded her in death. She married Roger Newell WRIGHT on May 1, 1946, in Chicago; he died Nov. 9, 1988.
She lived most of her life in Akron and Rochester. She owned and operated the Madrid Theater and a dress shop in Akron with her husband Roger. She was also a nurses assistant at Woodlawn Hospital and Dukes Hospital, Peru.
Survivors Include two daughters, Patricia Colleen UTTERBACK, Westfield, Mrs. William (Sharon Charlene) SCHROER, Rochester; one step-son, Frederick WRIGHT, LaGrange; five graddaughters, Kathy VOYLES, Noblesville, Mary MAHONEY, Clarksville, Tenn., Lori WORFORD, Jacksonville, Fla., Deborah HABIG, Carmel, Cynthia CERAMI, Chino Hills, Calif.; two grandsons, Paul LISKAY, Cary, N.C., Chris WRIGHT, Peru, and 11 great-grandchildren.
Preceding in death with her parents and husbands were three brothers, Henry TILDEN, Russell TILDEN and Zenathon TILDEN.
Services are scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the Foster and Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. James KREFT officiating. Burial will be at the Akron Cemetery. Visitation is from 2 p.m. Sunday until services.
Memorials should be made to Woodlawn Hospital Development Council.

Saturday, May 31, 1997

Gerald D. Friend
Gerald D. FRIEND, 80, Macy, died at 10 p.m. Friday at his home.
Services are pending at McClain Funeral Home, Denver.

Monday, June 2, 1997

William H. Benson
July 24, 1908 - June 1, 1997
William H. BENSON, 88, 1078 N. Madison, Lake Bruce, died at 1 1: 15 a.m. Sunday at ExtendaCare, Rochester.
He was born July 24, 1908, in Carmel, to George Walter and Hettie GOFF BENSON. He married Rachel BLOSSEY on Nov. 10, 1929. in Kokomo. She survives.
Formerly of Bunker Hill and Brandenton, Fla., he retired as a machinist at Chrysler Corp., Kokomo. and a farmer. He was a member of the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, and a 50-year member of Bunker Hill Lodge No. 683, Free and Accepted Masons. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.
Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Nancy HALE, Kokomo, and Sue FAIR, Kewanna; six grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Five brothers and three grandchildren preceded in death.
Graveside services at Pleasant Hill Cemetery will be at a later date.
No visitation is planned. Arrangements are by Harrison Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna.

Gerald D. Friend
Dec. 13, 1916 - May 30, 1997
Gerald Dewald FRIEND, 80, Route 1, Macy, died at 10 p.m. Friday at his residence.
He was born Dec. 13. 1916, in Macy, to Charles G. and Bertha M. DEWALD FRIEND. He married Eva Marie WARNER on Oct. 16, 1941, at the home of the Rev. C. F. GOLDEN near Denver. She survives.
He was a retired farmer and a United States Army veteran of World War II. He attended the Mexico Baptist Church and served on the Miami County Council for 14 years, retiring in 1974. He was a member of the Lincoln Masonic Lodge No. 523, Macy, and was Past Patron of the Macy Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star No. 124. He also was a member of the American Legion and the Moose Lodge, both in Peru, and the Scottish Rite, Fort Wayne.
Surviving with his wife are two sons, James L. FRIEND, Logansport, and State Rep. Bill FRIEND, Macy; two sisters, Mildred SARVER and Rosalyn ROLLER, both of Peru; six grandchilden, Samantha WARD, Amanda FRIEND, J. Daniel FRIEND and Christopher HERRELL, all of Macy, Jennifer SPRAGUE, Peru, and Trisha STUART, Logansport; three great-grandchildren, Randall WARD and Marcus WARD, Macy. and Robert SPRAGUE II, Peru.
Two sisters, Evelyn FRIEND and Maxine BROWN. and a granddaughter, Leanna FRIEND, preceded in death.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at McClain Funeral Home in Denver with Rev. Mardy vonHARTEN officiating. Burial is in Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico. Visitation is from 2 to 8 p.m. today at McClain Funeral Home, U.S. 31 and Indiana 16, Denver. Memorials may be made to the Mexico Baptist Church Building Fund.

Margaret Lee Moulton
March 31, 1928 - May 31, 1997
Margaret Lee MOULTON, 69, 109 Arnold Ave., Peru, died at 11:59 a.m. Saturday at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru.
She was born in Perrysburg on March 31, 1928 to Fray Howard and Cleta Mildred SARVER PEPPERS. She married Lawrence J. MOULTON on Jan. 30, 1954 in Denver. He survives.
She was a homemaker and 50-year member of the Denver Baptist Church.
Surviving with her husband are one brother, William L. PEPPERS, Denver; one daughter, Susan May BUZBEE, Peru; one son, Steven Fray MOULTON, Indianapolis; three grand-children, Ralph Bartholomew BUZBEE, Peru, and Klmberlee Ann MINNICK and Michael Wayne MOULTON, Indianapolis.
Services are at 10 a.m. Thursday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with Rev. Steve BATE officiating. Burial is in Westlawn Cemetery, Denver. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Robert O. Walker
Nov. 2, 1913 - May 31, 1997
Robert O. WALKER, 83, Chili, died at 5:45 a.m. Saturday at Dukes Memorial Hospital in Peru.
He was born Nov. 2, 1913 in Fulton County to Harvey and Ida ACHEY WALKER.
A farmer, he lived in the Gilead area for a number of years.
Survivors include three sisters, Bernice ARTHUR and Mary CAMPBELL, Akron, and Gladys DEEDS, Rochester; five, brothers, Clifford, and his wife Hazel [WALKER] and Donald and his wife Doris [WALKER], both of Peru, Melvin and his wife Jewell [WALKER], and Kenny [WALKER], of Wabash, and Eugene and his wife Gertrude [WALKER], Chili; and several nieces and nephews. Four brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.
Services are at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron with Rev. Robert LOUGHEED officiating. Burial will be in Chili Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Alfred J. Dimmock Jr.
May 23, 1940-June 1, 1997
Alfred J. DIMMOCK Jr., 57, 8735 North Cass County Road 325 East, Lucerne, died at 12:30 p.m. Sunday at St. Vincent's Hospital, Indianapolis.
He was born in Calumet City, Ill., on May 23, 1940, to Helen A. and Alfred J. DIMMOCK Sr. He married Pattie SUTTON on March 3, 1994 in Lucerne. She survives.
He was a truck driver. He worked for Baker Vault Co., Fulton, and Shults Homes, Etna Green. He attended Fletcher's Lake United Methodist Church.
Surviving with his wife are his father, Alfred J. DIMMOCK Sr., Knox two daughters, Darlene DIMMOCK and Stephanie HINDERLIDER, both of Kewanna; two sons, James [DIMMOCK], Winamac, and Pat and his wifc Angie [DIMMOCK], Kewanna: two step-sons, Troy ROUSH and his wife Jennifer, Lucerne, and Tom ROUSH and his fiance Laurie SCHMIDT, Plymouth; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Frank [DIMMOCK], and his mother.
Services will be at 2 p.m., Sunday at Fletcher's Lake United Methodist Church with Rev. David SOMMERS officiating. There will be no visitation or burial. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements are by Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Fulton. Memorials may be made to Fietcher's Lake United Methodist Church.

Frances Edna Tilman
Dec. 28, 1914-May 31, 1997
Frances Edna TILMAN, 82, died Saturday at her Clearwater, Fla., home.
She was born Dec. 28, 1914 in Rochester. She moved to Clearwater from Lorain, Ohio, in 1976.
She retired from Lorain Community Hospital where she was a medical transcriptionist. She was an elder at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Clearwater.
She is survived by two sons, Nelson TILMAN, Revenna, Ohio, and Richard TILMAN, Hollywood, Fla.; three grandchildren, Carl [TILMAN], Tiffany [TILMAN] and Michelle [TILMAN]; two great-grandchildren, Jessica and Alexander; one niece, Jennifer HERBERT; and one nephew, Jim HERBERT.
Memorials may be made to Trinity Presbyterian General Building Fund. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes, Belcher Road Chapel, Clearwater, is handling arrangements.

Tuesday, June 3, 1997

William H. Long
William H. LONG, 69, formerly of Twelve Mile, died at 12:20 a.m. today at Miller's Merry Manor in Peru, where he lived three years.
Funeral arrangements are pending at McClain Funeral Home in Denver.

Wednesday, June 4, 1997

William Harold Long
October 3, 1927-June 3, 1997
William Harold LONG, 69, Peru, died at 12:.20 a.m. Tuesday at Millers Merry Manor, Peru.
Born to Eleck and Lillie ENNIS LONG in Miami, he was a U.S. Army veteran, farmer and a memher of the Mexico Church of the Brethren.
Survivors include three sons, Michael K. LONG, Peru Maxwell W. LONG, Twelve Mile, Mark A. LONG, Rochester; four sisters, Eloise LORENZE, Peru, Norma NAY, Kokomo, Marcella ZEHRING, Kokomo, Naomi ADAMS, Kokomo; and 11 grandchildren.
Preceding in. death were one grandson, Klayton Maxwell LONG, two brothers, Robert LONG, Everett LONG; and two daughters, Kathy LONG and Carol LONG.
Services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Friday at the McClain Funeral Home, Denver. Visitation is set for 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. The Rev. Tim DEARDORFF will officiate. Burial will be at the Galveston Cemetery.

Dorothy J. Baker Maher
Dorothy J. BAKER MAHER, 80, formerly of Fulton, died at 8:30 P.M. Monday at her residence Mesa, Ariz.
A beautician, she was married to Rollin MAHER, who preceded her in death.
Survivors include one stepson, Kenny MAHER, Mesa, Ariz.. and one brother, Richard P. BAKER, Fulton.
Also preceding in death was one son Jim KELLEY.
Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at Melsher Mortuaries, Mesa, Ariz. Burial will be at the Queen of Heavens Cemetery, Mesa, Ariz.

Nancy Storm Finn
Nancy STORM FINN, 61, Seaside, Calif., died on March 27, 1997.
Born to Garfield A. and Mary STORM in Lockport, Ill., she spent most of her childhood in Argos. In 1962 she married Daniel M. FINN who survives.
She was a 1953 graduate of Argos High School, and earned bachelor's degree in elementary education at MacMurry College Jacksonville, Ill. She taught elementary classes in both public and private schools in several states.
Surviving with her husband are one sister, Jo (SNYDER) SCHADEN, Tallahassee, Fla.; one brother, Marvin SNYDER, Argos; a stepfather, A. C. SNYDER, Argos; and seven nieces
and nephews. A memorial service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Grossman Funeral Home. Burial at the Argos Maple Grove Cemetery.

Richard W. Storm
Richard W. STORM, 67, San Juan, Puerto Rico, died on Dec. 28, 1996.
Born to Garfield A. and Mary STORM in Tippecanoe, he was a childhood resident of Argos before joining the U.S. Army, and later the U.S. Air Force.
A career soldier, he served in South Korea shortly after the Korean War with the U.S. Army. After transferring to the U.S. Air Force, he had assignments in New Mexico, Newfoundland, Indiana and Puerto Rico, where he lived after retiring.
Survivors include his wife Ciriaca "Evie" STORM, San Juan, Puerto Rico; two daughters, Cynthia HOLLAND, Plymouth, Patti Gean [STORM], Plymouth; two sons, Richard STORM, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Ricardo [STORM], San Juan, Puerto Rico, a stepfather. A. C. SNYDER, Argos; one sister, Jo (SNYDER) SCHADEN, Tallahassee, Fla.; one brother, Marvin SNYDER, Argos; five grandchildren, one greatgranddaughter and three nieces.
One sister, Nancy (STORM) FINN, Seaside, Calif. died on March 27, 1997.
Memorial services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at the Grossman Funeral Horne, Argos. Burial is at the Argos Maple Grove Cemetery.

Thursday, June 5, 1997

Donald Eugene Cover
July 14, 1933-June3, 1997
Donald Eugene COVER, 64, Denver, died at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Veteran's Hospital in Indianapolis.
He was born July 14, 1933 to Fred Oren and Mary Catherine PONTIUS COVER. He married Flossie Virginia SMITH June 9, 1973 at Peru. She survives.
He worked at Gangloff Trucking, Logansport, as a truck driver until retiring in 1974. He also worked at Hagans Bestmart, Denver.
He served in the United States Army at Korea, was a baseball coach for the Denver Youth League and was a volunteer driver for the Miami County Chapter of the American Red Cross. He was a volunteer Emergency Medical Technician for Dukes Memorial Hospital in Peru. He was a member of Denver Baptist Church, American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Kathy STRAHLEM, Logansport, and Donna BLIZZARD, Los Vegas; two stepsons, Leon JONES, Cookeville, Tenn., and Jerry JONES, Monticello, a step-daughter, Geda GARLING, Twelve Mile; two brothers, Wayne [COVER] and Lyman [COVER], Peru; 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister, Fern SEE, and three brothers, Lewis [COVER], Harley [COVER] and Robert [COVER].
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Denver Baptist Church with Rev. Steve BATE officiating. Burial will be in Westlawn Cemetery, Denver, with military graveside rites. Visitation will be one hour prior to service at the church. Arrangements are by McClain Funeral Home.

Friday, June 6, 1923

Edna Irene Sicks
Nov. 20, 191 8 - June 4, 1997
Edna Irene SICKS, 78, 22 Third St., Hartford City, die 6:46 p.m. Wednesday in home.
She was born Nov. 20, 1918 in Fulton County to Roy and Dessie KARNS LANDIS. She graduated from Akron High School in 1936. She married William E. SICKS on Sept. 1, 1937 in Peru. He survives.
She lived in Hartford City since 1958 and retired from 3-M Company in 1979 after 18 years of employment.
Also surviving are one son, Gary SICKS and his wife Ann, Hartford City; one daughter, Beth BAILEY and her husband Fred, Hartford City; 12 grandchildren, Terrie MOORE, Debra COLE, Julie FARBER, Angela FIGHTS, Kem BAILEY, Wendy LEE, Cheryl SNYDER, Bill SICKS, and Christy KNOX, Hartford City, Donna PIERCE, El Paso, Texas, Tina OXFORD, Texas, and Robin WILLIAMS, Montpelier; 27 greatgrandchildren and one greatgreat grandchild. She wAs preceded in death by one daughter, Norma McKEE.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City. Burial will be in Akron Cemetery, with graveside services at 1 p.m. Saturday. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to Ball Memorial Hospital Hospice, Muncie.

William H. Benson
July 24, 1908-June 1, 1997
William H. BENSON, 88, 1078 N. Madison, Lake Bruce, died at 11:15 a.m. Sunday at ExtendaCare, Rochester.
He was born July 24, 1908, in Carmel, to George Walter and Hettie GOFF BENSON. He married Rachel BLOSSEY on Nov. 10, 1929, in Kokomo. She survives.
Formerly of Bunker Hill and Bradenton, Fla., he retired as a machinist at Chrysler Corp., Kokomo, and a farmer. He was a member of the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, and a 50-year member of Bunker Hill Lodge No. 683, Free and Accepted Masons. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.
Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Nancy HALE, Kokomo, and Sue FAIR, Kewanna; six grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren, Five-brothers and three grandchildren preceded him in death.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Pleasant Hill Cemetery with Rev. Mike BEALL officiating. There will be a masonic service. Arrangements are by Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home.

Saturday, June 7, 1997

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Monday, June 9, 1997

Mary M. Backus
Oct. 4, 1909-June 7, 1997
Mary M. BACKUS, 87, formerly of Lucerne, died at 3:55 p.m. Saturday at Miller's Merry Manor Nursing Home, Logansport.
She was born Oct. 4, 1909 in Harrison Township, Cass County, to Ora O. and Minnie REED BURTON. She married Clarence R. BACKUS Dec. 29, 1928 at Lucerne. He died July 7. 1979.
She retired as manager of Gourmet Cafeteria, Logansport, and was an avid Avon representative. She also was a cook at Lucerne High School. She was a member of the Lucerne Christian Church and enjoyed Euchre and bingo.
Survivors-include one sister, Nola DOUGLASS, Rochester, several nieces and nephews. Two sisters preceded in death.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Homes' Royal Center Chapel with Rev. Stuart ROSE officiating. Burial will be in Indian Creek Christian Cemetery, Lucerne. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday and after 8 a.m. Tuesday until services. Memorials may be made to Lucerne Christian Church.

Robert J. Powell
June 3, 1932-June 8,.1997
Robert J. POWELL, 65, 18 Southdowns Dr., Kokomo, died at 7 a.m. Sunday at St. Joseph Hospital and Health icenter, Kokomo.
Born June 3, 1932 in Kokomo to Joseph and Dorothy MERRILL POWELL he married Glenna STANLEY Nov. 1, 1952 in South Bend. She survives.
He retired in 1995 from Delco Electronics' tool and die department, where he had worked 30 years. He was a 1950 graduate of South Bend's Central High School, a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of United Auto Workers 902.
Surviving with his wife are two sons, Steve [POWELL] and his wife Kimberly, and Dave [POWELL] and his wife Cynthia, Kokomo: three brothers, Thomas [POWELL] and his wife Juanita, Kokomo, Jack [POWELL], South Bend, and John [POWELL] and his wife Fontelle, Fort Wayne; one sister, Judith CRUM, Tampa, Fla., two grandchildren and two stepgrandchildren. Preceding in death were one brother and one sister.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Ellers Mortuary Webster Street Chapel, 3400 Webster Street, Kokomo, with Rev. Dr. Mike HOLLOWAY officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memory Garden Cemetery. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Temple Baptist Church, Kokomo.

Everett Leroy 'Roy' Lantz
Aug. 25, 1922-June 8, 1997
Everett Leroy LANTZ, 74, 7341 Tulip Lane, Michigan City, died at 6:30 a.m. Sunday at his home.
He was born Aug. 25, 1922 in Rochester to Ira and Marie WYNN LANTZ. He married Ruthann THOMAS June 9, 1946 in Rochester. They moved to Michigan City in 1968.
He was a medical technician with the Indiana State Prison and retired in 1981 due to poor health. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of LaPorte. He was a life and charter member of the Rochester VFW Post No. 1343 and was its past post commander.
Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Cheryl PEARCE and Kay SCHUETTE, and Rebecca Abbott LANTZ, Michigan City; three sons, Michael [LANTZ] and Steven [LANTZ], LaPorte, and Robert [LANTZ], Michigan City; his mother-in-law, Gladys THOMAS, Rochester; 16 grandchildren. 11 step-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were one brother, Franklin [LANTZ], and one grandson.
Funeral service will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Cutler Funeral Home, 2900 Monroe St., LaPorte, with Rev. Thomas MELTON officiating. Military rites by the V.F.W. will be at his graveside service at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Citizens Cemetery in Rochester. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until services at the funeral home. Local arrangements are by Foster & Good Funeral Home.

Frances M. Brash
July 10, 1925-June 7, 1997
Frances M. "Fran" BRASH, 71, 3311 Gregory Farm Village, died at 7:26 p.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Hospital.
She was born July 10, 1925 In Muskegon. Mich., to William P. and Margaret HOTILE SMITH. She married Maurice A. BRASH July 25, 1945 in Muskegon. He survives.
She was a homemaker and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the church's Altar and Rosary Society.
Survivors include one daughter, Mary Jo BRASH, Rochester; five sons, Bob [BRASH], Greg [BRASH], Tim [BRASH] and Terry [BRASH], Rochester, and Rick [BRASH], Indianapolis; one brother, Donald H. SMITH, Muskegon; two sisters, Mrs. Doris LIPPS, and Mrs. Nancy SCHMALTZER, Muskegon, eight granddaughters, Andrea SULLIVAN, Warsaw, Shelly BRASH, Loveland, Ohio, Jennifer [BRASH] and Jill BRASH, Indianapolis, Julie BURCHER, Minneapolis, Mandy, Kelly, and Colleen, Rochester; four grandsons, Mark [BRASH], Tom [BRASH], Mike [BRASH] and David BRASH, Rochester. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Jack [SMITH] and Bill SMITH.
Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Rev. John ZAHN officiating. Burial will be at Rochester IOOF Cemetery. Vigil service will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Funeral Home and Rosary at 2:30 p.m. Monday.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester. Memorials may be made to Manitou Training Center or the heart fund.

Jessie G. Young
Mrs. Jessie G. YOUNG, 75, 8340 Hawes Court, Indianapolis, and formerly of Akron and Rochester, died at 2:40 p.m. Sunday at Community Hospital North, Indianapolis. Funeral arrangements by Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, are pending.

Betty Glaser
July 4, 19:53-July 7, 1997
Betty GLASER, 73, 1201 Main St., died at 3:15 a.m. Saturday at her residence.
She was born July 4, 1923 in Mishawaka to Maben and Madeleine SHIRK REED. She married Russell J. GLASER Sept. 28, 1946, in South Bend.
She lived in Mishawaka and South Bend and moved to Rochester 10 years ago. She was a homemaker.
Surviving with her husband are two daughters, Sondra DeJARNETT, Fort Wayne and Ida GLASER, Indianapolis; one son, Russell G. GLASER, Albion; one stster, Doris WESTON, Mishawaka; two brothers, Robert [REED], South Bend, and Larry [REED], California; five grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. Preceding in death were one grandson and two brothers.
Funeral service was at 11 a.m. today at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester with Rev. Donald BRENNEMAN officiating. Burial was in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery. Visitation was from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. today until services.

Joyce E. Rutkowski
Sept. 11, 1935-June 7, 1997
Joyce Elaine RUTKOWSKI, 61, Rochester, died at 3 a.m. Saturday at the home of her brother, Dennis HOUK, in Rolling Prairie.
She was born Sept. 11, 1935 in Charleroi, Penn., to Robert MORRIS and Kathryn GAMBLE. She was a shipping clerk at Edmonton, Manufacturing Co. for 40 years.
Surviving with her mother and father, Kathryn and Robert HOUK, New Carlisle are one brother, Dennis HOUK, Rollie Prairie; two sisters, Rena ARNETT, Deston, Fla., and Nancy HOUK, Seattle, Wash.; one aunt, Betty FUNDUKIAN, Chicago; two uncles, Edward GAMBLE, Rochester, and Edwin GAMBLE, Chicago. Preceding in death was a brother, Robert D. MORRIS.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, 418 Washington St., Michigan City, with Rev. Mike KLONASKI officiating. There will be no visitation. Ashes will be interred privately at Greenwood Cemetery in Michigan City.

Tuesday, June 10, 1997

Jessie G. Young
Aug. 31, 1921-June B, 1997
Jessie G. YOUNG, 75, formerly of Akron and Rochester, died at 2:40 p.m. Sunday at Community Hospital North, Indianapolis.
She recently moved from Lake Placid, Fla. to Indianapolis.
Born to Edward F. and Leora STOUGHTON SMITH in Wabash County, she married Cleo W. YOUNG on Feb. 26, 1938 in Wabash County. He survives.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Akron Church of God.
Surviving with her husband are two daughters, Brook (Loretta) BLACK, Indianapolis, Larry (Judy) BURCH, Fishers, three sisters, Onalee RHOADES, Rochester, Dorothy SMITH, Lake Placid, Fla., Carol (Geneva) McNUTT, Arizona; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Preceding in death was one brother, Arthur SMITH.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Akron Church of God with the Revs. James MALBONE and Harold CONRAD officiating. Burial will be at the Akron Cemetery. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. today at the Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Akron Church of God or Gideons International.

Mary Ellen Felder Hott
March 7, 1912-June 9, 1997
Mary Ellen FELDER HOTT, 85, Culver, died at 10:10 p.m. Monday at the Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.
Born to Charles and Emma BERGNER FELDER in Kewanna, she married Charles HOTT, on Dec. 31, 1931, in Rochester. He died on Dec. 9, 1988.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Culver Bible Church. She lived most of her life in Pulaski County.
Survivors include two daughters, Sue TULEY, Winamac, Nancy CURTIS, Culver; one son, Dr. Bob HOTT, Kouts; eight grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
Two sisters, one brother and two grandchildren preceded in death.
Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. Rev. Dan HUHN will officiate. Visitation is scheduled for 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and at 8 a.m. Thursday. Burial will be at the IOOF Citizens Cemetery, Kewanna.

Bernice Casper Retterer
Word has been received of the death of Bernice CASPER RETTERER, Marion, Ohio.
Survivors include her sister, Mrs. Robert (Ruth) KRATHWOHL.
She was a former Rochester resident and a graduate of Rochester High School.

Harry L. Bramble
Nov. 13, 1938-June 9, 1997
Harry L. BRAMBLE, 58, 2342 East Fulton County Road 200 North, Rochester, died at 4 p.m. Monday at Jobsite Trailer Corp, 1393 Lucas St., Rochester, following a sudden illness.
Born to Charles C. and Lola BEAVER BRAMBLE near Buffalo, he married Shirley ATKINSON, who survives, on June 11, 1961 in Remington.
He was a 17-year employee of Jobsite Trailer. He also worked at Forrest Farms, Rochester, Ritz Craft Corp, Argos.
He attended Remington High School, and was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Surviving with his wife are two daughters Penny Joan BRAMBLE, Rochester, Chris (Lori Marie] GOAD, Lebanon; one sister, Don (Charlene) MILLER, Remington, one niece, Debbie BALTES, Rensselaer; one nephew, Rick MILLER. Akron; and several other nieces and nephews.
Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday at Foster and Good Funeral Home, Rochester. Rev. Chris DODSON will officiate. Burial will be at Remington Cemetery. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and after 9 a.m. Thursday.
Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church, Rochester.

Robert Lowe, Sr.
Robert LOWE, Sr., 52, 5999 East Fulton County Road 700 North, died at 10:38 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital.
Services are pending at Foster and,Good Funeral Home.

Wednesday, June 11, 1997

Robert Lee Lowe, Sr.
Aug. 2B, 1944-June 10, 1997
Robert Lee LOWE, Sr., 52, Fulton County Road 700 North, Rochester, died at 10:
Tuesday in Woodlawn Hospital.
Born to Leonard E. and Frances BODEY LOWE in Plymouth, he married Betty Lou ESTEP on Nov. 20, 1964 in Grundy, Va. They later divorced.
He lived most of his life iii Talma.
Survivors include one daughter, Brenda Sue LOWE, Peru: one son, Robert Lee and wife Regina LOWE, Jr., Rochester; and three grandchildren, Mary R. LOWE, Rochester, Edward LOWE, Rochester, Loren Lee LOWE, Rochester.
No services are planned. Arrangements are being handled by Foster and Good Funeral Home, Rochester.

Robert L. Babbs
D6c. 11, 1922-June 9,1997
Robert L. BABBS, 74, 6410 Shafer Dr., Macy, died at 4:32 p.m. Monday in Woodlawn Hospital.
Born to Bruce A., and Bernice BRUNSON BABBS in Indianapolis, he was raised by Lola JACKSON.
He attended the Nazarene Church, Peru, and was a member of the Nyona-South Mud Lake Booster Association. He was retired from Gallahan's Truck Stop.
Survivors include two brothers, Melvin BABBS, Greenwood, Orville BABBS, Peru. three sisters, Betty HODSON, Peru, Delores YOUNG, Bradenton, Fla., Barbara FURNISS, Fort Wayne, and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Tbursday at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Rev. Ron SHANER will officiate. Burial will be at the Ever-Rest Memorial Park, Cass County. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. today and at the funeral.

Frances Mae Martin
July 27, 1909-June 9, 1997
Frances Mae MARTIN, 87, a Rochester resident for the last 10 years, died at 2 p,m. Monday at the Life Care Center, Rochester.
Born to Frank B. and Nannie MARTIN ANDERSON in Edina, Mo., she married on June 23, 1928 to Albert R. MARTIN, who died on Jan. 5. 1970, She was a Kokomo resident until 1987. She was a member of the South Side Christian Church and was a former member of the Courtland Avenue Friends' Meeting, both of Kokomo. She was a charter member of the Missionary Society at the Courtland Avenue Friends' Meeting. She was also a member of the White Shrine, Kokomo.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Billy R. and Carol MARTIN, Gainesville, Ga.; a daughter and son-in-law, Barbara E. and Billy BUFFUM, Rochester, 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Two brothers preceded in death.
Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday at Fenn and Shirley Mortuary, Colonial Chapel. 1315 W. Lincoln Rd., Kokomo. Rev. Jack COLLINS will officiate. Burial will be at Crown Point Cemetery, Kokomo. Visitation is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions should be made to the! Alzheimer's Association, 9135 N. Meridian St., Suite B-4, Indianapolis, Ind. 46209-7109.

Martha "Bobbie" Nicholson
Martha "Bobbie" NICHOLSON, 730 Pontiac St., Rochester, died at 10:45 p.m. Tuesday at her home.
Arrangements are pending at Ellers Mortuary, Kokomo.

Thursday, June 12, 1997

Mary E. Gray
Mary E. "Betty" GRAY, 78, Floren S.C., died Monday.
She was born in Marlboro County, S.C., to Fred and Alma EASTERLING ADAMS. She married William R. GRAY who survives.
A former Rochester resident, she was a school teacher for 15 years and a member of Central United Methodist Church. She also lived in Hartsville, S.C.
While in Rochester, she taught at Rochester Junior High, was a member of Tri Kappa sorority; Rochester Woman's Club, Grace United Methodist Church and the Fulton County Library Board of Trustees during design and construction of the new library.
Survivors also include one son, William R. GRAY III, Milwaukee, Wis.; one daughter, Ann GRAY, Chicago; and two grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. today at the Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home chapel, Florence.
Memorials may be made to Central United Methodist Church building fund or Wesley United Methodist Church, Hartsville.

Martha R. "Bobbie" Nicholson
Dec. 4, 1928 - June 10, 1997
Martha R. "Bobbie" NICHOLSON, 68, 730 Pontiac St., died at 10:45 p.m. Tuesday at home.
She was born Dec. 4, 1928 in Zionsville to William and Bertha Ann MENDENHALL DORAN. She married Howard W. 'Nick" NICHOLSON on June 19, 1949. He died March 19, 1971.
She graduated from Kokomo High School. She was retired from Delco Electronics. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Order of the Eastern Star, Fulton County Republican Women, Daughters of the American Revolution, Fulton County Historical Society and Tri Kappa sorority, all in Rochester, and the United Auto Workers Local No. 292, Kokomo.
Survivors include two daughters, Judy Ann ROE and her husband Ken, Nyona Lake, and Kitti L. AILES and her husband Tim, Twelve Mile; one son, Bill [NICHOLSON] and his wife Pat, Rochester; one brother, Dee DORAN, LaPorte; three sisters, Edith CARPENTER, Rochester, Rene ALBRIGHT, Indianapolis, and June MILLER, Modesto, Calif.; and six grandchildren. Two brothers and one grandchild preceded in death.
Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at Ellers Mortuary, 725 S. Main St., Kokomo. Rev. Ronald PURKEY will officiate. Burial will be at New London Cemetery, New London. Visitation wlll be from 4-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Hope Hospice of Fulton County.

Friday, June 13, 1997

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Saturday, June 14, 1997

Hubert D. O'Dell
April 6, 1912-June 13, 1997
Hubert D. O'DELL, 85, Leesburg, died at 2:18 a.m. Friday at Miller's Merry Manor, Warsaw.
He was born in Bernice, Okla., to William F. and Virginia M. PHELPS O'DELL On Dec. 23, 1939 he married Harriette WARVEL who died June 14, 1995. He graduated from Plymouth High School and was a member of the Warsaw Baptist Church. He was a machine operator at Weatherhead, Columbia City, until he retired in April 1976. He lived in Kosciusko County for 48 years. He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving during World War II in the Philippines. He was a 32-year member of American Legion Post 98, Columbia City, and a life member and past commander of V.F.W. #2919, South Whitley.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Ed (Judith) ZILE, Silver Lake; Mrs. Carl (Barbara) LEHMAN, Warsaw, and Kathleen SHIRCLIFF, Leesburg; two sisters, Lillie HUSTON, South Bend and Callie WILLIAMS, Plymouth; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were six brothers and two sisters.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Sunday at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Virarsaw Baptist Church, Indiana 15 South, with the Rev. James BEAN officiating. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Servia. Military will be conducted by American Legion.

Monday, June 16, 1997

Floyd "Mike" Krieg
Floyd "Mike" KRIEG, 80, 309 Indiana 14, Akron, died at 4 a.m. today at his home.
Arrangements are pending at Foster and Good Funeral Home, Akron.

Ecirl E. Mason
June 30,1932-June 15, 1997
Earl E. MASON, 64, Mt. Prospect, Ill., died . Sunday evening at home.
Born in Guilford, Ind., to Joseph and Ruth MASON, he married Helen I. DAWSON on May 12, 1956. She survives.
A veteran of the U.S. Army, he received bachelor's and master's degrees from Purdue University. He was executive director of a food trade association and a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Mt. Prospect.
Survivors, besides his wife, include two daughters, Alison MASON HEYDE and her husband, David, of Rochcster, and Noreen MASON HEYDE and her husband, Robert, of' Rochester; one son, Keith [MASON] and his wife, Chris, of Gurnee, Ill.; six grandchildren, Randall [HEYDE] and Mason HEYDE, Caroline [HEYDE] and Blake HEYDE and Kevin [MASON] and Claire MASON; one sister, Naomi HOSTETTER, Guilford; three brothers, Ralph MASON and Roy MASON, Guilford, and Robert MASON, Indianapolis. He was preceded in death by a sister, Hollis BOYLES.
Private memorial services will be Friday at Trinity United Methodist Church, Mt. Prospect. Memorials may be made to Mt. Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St., Mt. Prospect, IL., 60056.

Guy N. "Andy" Anderson
Dec. 2, 1921 -June 16, 1997
Guy N. "Andy" ANDERSON, 75, died at 4:42 a.m. today at his home, 2311 Westside Dr., Rochester.
Born to Guy W. and Aletha McCAY KEENER ANDERSON in Fulton County, he married Jean M. THOMPSON on April 26, 1969. She survives.
He was a retired sales representative from the former Louderback General Motors dealership, a member of the Elks Lodge, Moose Lodge, Eagles Lodge, and the Rochester American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wirs posts. He was a Woricl War II veteran with the U.S. Navy.
Surviving with his wife are one daughter, Kevin (Darla) CARTER, New Palestine, one grandson, Mark W. CARTER, New Palestine; one stepson, Tim THOMPSON, Tamassee, S.C.: one half-sister, Mary Jane LOCKHART, Walton; step-mother John (Bea) EBER, Rochester.
Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester. Rev. Junior BOSE will officiate. Visitation is from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, and after noon on Wednesday. Burial will be at the Rochester IOOF Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Fulton County Cancer Fund.

Trevon P. Browning
Nov. 8, 1988-June 15, 1997
Trevon Patrick BROWNING, 8, Peru, died at 8:42 a.m. Sunday at Woodlawn Ilospita), Rochester, following a car accident on U.S. 31 south of Rochester.
Born to Gail Lynn TROYER and Patrick Dale BROWNING in Logansport, he attended North Miami Elementary School.
He was a member of the Chapel Hill Alliance Church, the Dodgers team of the Denver Youth League, the YMCA's Cavaliers basketball team and Navajo Soccer.
Survivors include his mother and step-father, Randy TROYER, Peru: his father and step-mother, Jennifer BROWNING, Rochester; one half-sister, Kearsten Jessica BROWNING, Rochester, one step-brother, Zachary TROYER, Rochester, maternal grandparents, Larry and Sonja MILLER, Perrysburg; paternal grandparents, Patricia MOSHER, Peru; and Dale Edward BROWNING, Kokomo: maternal great-grandparents, Betty TEEL, Bunker Hill, Joe TEEL, Mexico, and Galen and Mary Elizabeth MILLER, Peru; paternal step greatgrandparents Harry and Ruth ADAMS, Argos, and Delores MARTENS, Culver; maternal step great-grandparents, Elizabeth WAITS, Peru, and Henry TROYER, Kokomo.
Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver. Rev. Tom ROBBINS will officiate. Burial will be at Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico. Visitation is from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Peru YMCA basketball and soccer league, or the Denver Youth League.

Esther R. Sarber
April 5, 1903-June 14, 1997
Esther R. SARBER, 94, 4190 S. Kosciusko County Road 1200 West, Mentone, died Saturday at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.
Born to Isaac HORN and Vida STUCKEY in Marshall County, she married on March 1, 1924 to Elmer D. SARBER, who died on May 22, 1976.
A homemaker, she was a lifelong area resident, a member of the Mentone Home Economics Club and the Mentone United Methodist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Fay WHETSTONE, Mentone, Robert (Zelda) BLACKFORD, Warsaw, one son and wife, Gene and Maria SARBER, Warsaw; one brother and wife, Eldon and Mary HORN, Warsaw, one sister, Jim (Geneva) BEESON, Etna Green, nine grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.
Preceding in death with her husband were one sister, three brothers and one grandson.
Services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at King Memorial Home, Mentone. Rev, Greg RITTENHOUSE will officiate. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. today. Burial will be at the Mentone Cemetery,
Memorials should be made to the Mentone United Methodist Church.

Tuesday, June 17, 1997

George Thompson, Jr.
May 7, 1913-June 16,1997
George THOMPSON, Jr., 3541 E. Fort Wayne, Rochester, died at 10:15 a.m. Monday at his home.
Born to George and Mary MUTCHLER THOMPSON, Sr., in Rochester, he married Virginia C. WALTZ on Jan. 1, 1935. She died on Aug. 12, 1995.
A, carpe, and farmer he assisted in the Manitou Training Center in the wood shop. He was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church and the Manitou Moose Lodge.
Survivors include three daughters, Don (Sue) KOCHENDERFER, Rochester, Robert (Mary Jane) EBER, Rochester, Ron (Virginia "Pinky") JANA, Kewanna; five granddaughters, one grandson, and one great-grandson.
Along with his wife, preceding in death were four brothers, Dallas [THOMPSON], Charles [THOMPSON], Clifford [THOMPSON] and Arthur THOMPSON.
Services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester. Visitation is 8 p.m. Wednesday, and after 9 a.m. Thursday. Burial will be at the Rochester IOOF Cemetery. Memorials should be made to the Manitou Training Center.

Ruby Garrett
Ruby GARRETT, 63, 7957 1200 North, Silver Lake, died at her residence Monday.
Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Horne, Akron.

Richard Walker
Richard WALKER, 66, 5328 West Bass Dr., Palestine, Lake, Claypool, died at 12:35 a.m. today at his residence.
Arrangements are pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Floyd "Mike" Krieg
Nov. 4,1916-June 16,1997
Floyd "Mike" KRIEG, 80, 309 N. Indiana 14 Akron, died at 4 a.m. Monday at his home.
Born to Harvey and Bessie DICKERHOFF KRIEG in Akron, he married Elnora DILLARD of Roann on Nov. 23, 1941. She survives.
He was a farmer and a carpenter in the Akron area, where he lived most of his life. He was a school bus driver for Akron School for 20 years. He also worked for Franger Gas, Akron, before retiring. He was a member of the Akron Brethren Church and the Akron Cemetery Association Board.
Surviving with his wife a sisters, Joanna McGEE, Ossian, Glendon READ, Mexico, Trella BASTIAN, Akron, and Irene ENGLE, Akron.
He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother.
Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday at the Foster and Good Funeral Home, Akron with the Rev. Lowell BURRIS officiating. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Wednesdav and after 9 a.m., Thursday at the funeral ;home. Burial will be at the Akron Cemetery.
Memorials should be Made to the Akron Cemetery Association.

Nancy Lou Birnell
Dec. 11, 1932-June 15, 1997
Nancy Lou BIRNELL, 64, 1000 Michigan Ave., Logansport, died at 6:26 p.m. Sunday at her home.
Born to Lewis SHAMBARGER and Bernice COVER in Macy, she married James Harvey BIRNELL, Sr., on Dec. 14, 1955 in Walton. He survives,
She was retired from White Rogers, and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary 3790.
Surviving with her husband are three sons, James H. BIRNELL, Jr., Logansport, Ricky BIRNELL, Lucerne, Jeffrey BIRNELL, Indianapolis; two daughters, Jackie BOWMAN, Logansport, Kay LUGABIHL, Logansport; three brothers, Noah "Bob" SHAMBARGER, Plymouth, Herbert SHAMBARGER, North Manchester, Charles "Chuck" SHAMBARGER, Kewanna; four sisters, Marjorie DEWITT, Logansport, Sue LONG, Warsaw, Marilyn NICODEMUS, Rochester, Bernita (Ann) MILLER, Rochester; nine grandchildrenan and two great-grandchildren.
Preceding in death were one son and one brother.
Services are scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the McCloskey-Hamilton Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport. Rev. Horace SMITH will officiate. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday. Burial will be at the Ever-Rest Memorial Park, Logansport.

Elizabeth A. Prater
April 7, 1973-June 16, 1997
Elizabeth A. PRATER, 24, 3397 South Kosciusko County Road 575 East, Pierceton, died at 12:20 p.m. Monday at her home.
Born to Vern and Joyce AKERS PRATER in Warsaw, she was a lifelong resident . of Kosciusko County. Her parents survive.
She worked at the Grace Retirement Village, and she was a member of the Olive Branch Church of God, Roann. She was a 1996 graduate of Grace College. Surviving with her parents are one sister, Kimberly BOLT Warsaw, and her fiance, Tim DOUD, Akron.
Services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday at the Pentacostal Lighthouse Church, Warsaw.
Rev. Albert WHITAKER and Rev. Lowell BURRIS will officiate. Visitation is from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the McHatton-Sadler Funeral.Chapel, Warsaw. Burial will be at the Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.
Memorials should be made to the American Cancer Society.

Clarence Rentschler
Clarence RENTSCHLER, 94, 316 West Fulton County Road 750 South, Rochester, died at 3:12 a.m. today at the Lifecare Center, Rochester,
Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Fulton.

Guy N. "Andy" Anderson
Dec 2, 1921-June 16, 1997
Guy N. "Andy" ANDERSON, 75, died at 4:42 a.m. today at his home, 2311 Westside Dr., Rochester.
Born to Guy W. ANDERSON and Aletha McCAY KEENER in Fulton County, he married Jean THOMPSON on April 26, 1969. She survives.
He was a retired sales representative from the former Louderback General Motors dealership, a member of the Elks Lodge, Moose Lodge, Eagles Lodge, and the Rochester American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a World War II veteran with the, U.S. Navy.
Surviving with his wife are one daughter, Mrs. Kevin (Darla) CARTER, New Palestine, one grandson, Mark W. CARTER, New Palestine, one stepson, Tim THOMPSON, Tamassee, S.C.: one half-sister, Maryjane LOCKHART, Walton: step-mother Mrs. John (Bea) EBER, Rochester.
Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester. Rev. Junior BOSE will officiate. Visitation Is from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, and after noon Wednesday. Burial will be at Rochester IOOF Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Fulton County Cancer Fund.

Wednesday, June 18, 1997

Clarence Rentschler
Sept. 1, 1902-June 17, 1997
Clarence RENTSCHLER, 316 West Fulton County Road 750 South, Rochester, died at 3:12 a.m. Tuesday at,LifeCare Center.
Born to George A. and Lettie (LUDWIG) RENTSCHLER in Liberty Township. His first marriage was to Virginist CALLAWAY on Jan. 19, 1929. She died June 9, 1959. He married Edna P. (MAXWELL) FAIRCHILD on Nov. 30, 1963. She died April 2, 1997.
A lifelong resident of Rochester, he was a retired farmer and a member of the Fulton United Methodist Church. He supported many community activities and was a director of the former Fulton State Bank.
Survivors include four daughters, Lettie Jane LEININGER-GURNEE and her husband Don, Illinois, Mary BAKER and her husband Oris, Fulton, Janice NIEDERER and her husband Glen, Rochester, Joyce POWLAN and her husband Robert, Kewanna; one stepdaughter Jeanne EYTCHESON and her husband Jerry, Fulton. one stepson Bill D. FAIRCHILD and his wife Pat, Rochester; 14 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, and two step-great-grandchildren.
Preceding in death were seven brothers, Robert RENTSCHLER, Andrew RENTSCHLER, Henry RENTSCHLER, George RENTSCHLER, Elgic RENTSCHLER, Burl RENTSCHLER and Paul RENTSCHLER.
Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Fulton, with the Revs. George HAPNER and Phil FRYE offleiattng. Burial will be at Fulton Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m., and 6-8 p.m. Thursday and after 9 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Ruby A. Garreft
Aug. 29, 1933-June i6, 1997
Ruby A. GARRETT. 63, 7957 West Fulton County Road 1200 North, Silver Lake, died Monday at her home.
Born to Kennie and Lillie WALLEN MILLER in Prestonburg, Ky., she married James GARRETT, who survives.
She was retired from Eaton Controls, North Manchester.
Surviving with her husband are two daughters and two sons.
Preceding in death were one son, seven grandchildren and one sister.
Services are scheduled for 3 p.m. Thursday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. Rev. Don POYSER will officiate. Burial will be at Hillcrest Cemetery, Pierceton. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Richard L. Walker
March 5, 1931-June 17, 1997
Richard L. WALKER, 66, 5328 W. Bass Drive, Claypool, died at 12:35 a.m. Tuesday at his home.
Born to Johnny and Margaret WALKER in Marion, he married Bethel COX on April 3, 1962. His mother and wife survive.
He worked at General Tire, Marion, and he was an area resident for 23 years. He was a Korean War veteran.
Surviving with his mother and wife are one son, Joseph WALKER, Fort Wayne, two daughters, Kimberly ERNE, Warsaw, Beth Ann WALKER, Palestine, one stepdaughter. Ruth SCHOEFF, Andrews; three stepsons, David COX, Atlanta, Ga., Tony COX, Claypool, Sam COX, North Manchester; one sister, Loretta GRIFFIN, Palestine, one brother, Allen D. WALKER, Palestine, 23 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren.
Preceding in death were one brother, Weldon WALKER.
Services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Kings Memorial Home, Mentone. The Rev. Don POYSER will officiate. Visitation is set for 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Palestine Cemetery.

Thursday, June 19, 1997

Martha M. Wray Gust
Oct. 3, 1913-June 17, 1997
Martha M. WRAY GUST, 83, Chase Park, Logansport, died at 10:27 p.m. Tuesday at Chase Convalescent Center, Logansport.
She was born to William Hardy and Jennie SHERMAN WRAY in Cass County.
She worked in the sales department at Erlenborn's Supply Store, Aurora, Ill., and attended the Logansport Church of God.
Survivors Include three daughters, Barbara Jean WORTMAN, Logansport, Marie Caroline
SOUTHERTON and her husband Garland, Rochester, Goldie Louise RUSSELL and her husband Dale, Frankfort; one brother, Lawrence WRAY, Osterville, Mass,; 10 grandchildren, one step-grandson, one grandson, 36 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren, two sisters, three brothers and one step-grandson preceded her in death.
Services are at 2 p.m. Friday at the Gundrum Funeral Home, 1603 E. Broadway Logansport, with Rev. William Art MALONEY officiating. Burial at Five Corners Cemetery, Macy. Visitation will be for two hours before services Friday.

L. Carol Skillen
L. Carol SKILLEN, 54, Omaha, Neb., died Saturday In her home following a brief illness.
A former Akron resident, she graduated from Akron High School and Manchester College. She taught elementary school for 37 years.
Survivors include two brothers, James SKILLEN, Warsaw, Dee SKILLEN, Omaha, Neb.; and one sister, Sue SKILLEN, Omaha.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 12 at Grace United Methodist Church, 25th and E streets, Omaha. Memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society or Manchester College.

Friday, June 20, 1997

Hazel Bernice "Sandy" Myers Grable
Aug. 23,1926-June 19, 1997
Hazel Bernice "Sandy" MYERS GRABLE, 70, Twelve Mile died at 1:35 p.m. at Logansport Memorial Hospital.
Born to Charles and Sally JONES MYERS in Logansport, she married Ned T. GRABLE on July 14, 1947, He died on Nov. 9,
She was a homemaker and the owner of Grable's Chevrolet, Twelve Mile.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law Sharan and Chris UNGER, Logansport; a son and daughter-in-law Randy and Debbie GRABLE, Twelve Mile; a sister Betty and her husband Carl RICHTER, Logansport, three brothers-in-law Merrill GRABLE and his wife Jeane, Clifford WRAY and his wife Phyllis and Gary GRABLE, all of Twelve Mile; four grandchildren, Stephanie GRABLE, Andy GRABLE, Katie UNGER and Abbie UNGER, and several nieces and nephews. One sister Josephine GOCHENOUR PRICE preceded in death.
Services are at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Gundrum Funeral Home, 1603 E. Broadway St., Logansport, with Pastor Ernest FEASEL officiating. Visitation is from 2-4, and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Twelve Mile. Memorials can be made to the First Assembly of God Church, Logansport.

Saturday, June 21, 1997

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Monday, June 23, 1997

Josephine McClain
Feb. 9, 1914-June 20, 1997
Josephine McCLAIN, 83, 106 Clayton St., Rochester, died at 10 p.m. Friday at Life Care Center, Rochester.
Born to Cyril and Nettie RYNEARSON FINK in Huntington County, she married Harley E. McCLAIN on Feb. 26, 1936. He died on Dec. 23, 1992.
She was a former employee of the former Rochester Laundry and was a member of the Rochester Church of the Nazarene.
Survivors include two daughters Mrs. Ned (Juanita) RENTSCHLER, Fulton, and Mrs. Glen (Virginia) SIVITS, Logansport; one son, Mr. Robert McCLAIN and his wife Janice, Argos; eight grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 10 step-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Evelyn FLYNN, Nyona Lake, Imogene SHEDLOCK, Friendswood, Texas, Joyce DENTON, Huntington; two brothers, William HARDACRE, Hartford City, and Leo HARDACRE, Huntington
Preceding in death were two brothers and two grandsons.
Services were at 1 p.m. today at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. officiating. [sic] Visitation was before the services. Burial was at the Rochester Citizens Cemetery.
Memorials should be made to the Alzheimers Foundation or the American Cancer Society.

Gene W. Gamble Sr.
Jan. 7, 1934-June 21, i997
Gene W. GAMBLE, Sr., 63, 4537 South Fulton County Road 125 East. Rochester died at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in his home.
Born to Robert and Edna Naomi HOOTON GAMBLE in Plymouth, he married Sally WARD in May 1974 in Marshalltown, Iowa. She survives.
He was a retired mechanic, a member of the Rochester American Legion, the Moose Lodge in Columbus, Ohio, and served with the U.S. Army in the Korean War.
Surviving with his vafe is one daughter, Mrs. Douglas (Jody) WINKS, Huntington; three sons, Pat GAMBLE and wife Pam, Rochester, Gene W. GAMBLE Jr., Rick GAMBLE and wife Marsha, Syracuse; 10 grandchildren, one great grandson, one step-sister, Jean ZUMBAUGH, Rochester.
Preceding in death were two grandchildren.
Graveside services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth. Graveside Military Rites will be conducted by the Rochester American Legion and V.F.W. posts. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Donna M. Cornell
Nov. 19, 1924-June 21, 1997
Donna M. CORNELL, 72, 8636 South Fulton County Road 125 East, Rochester died at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Woodlavm Hospital.
Born to Charles and Vena JONES OLMSTEAD in Indianapolis, she married Clyde D. "Bud" CORNELL on June 29, 1943 in Fulton. He survives.
She was a member of the Fulton Wesleyan Church and the Fulton Order of Eastern Star.
Surviving with her husband is one son, Kenneth K. CORNELL, Camden Ohio; two grandchildren, Bobby CORNELL, Camden, and Mrs. Randy (Lisa) SPITLER, West Alexandria, Ohio.
Preceding in death was one son, Robert Lee [CORNELL].
Services are 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Fulton, Rev. George TROYER will officiate. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. today and one hour before services Tuesday. Burial will be at the Fulton Cemetery.
Memorials should be made to the Arthritis Foundation.

Ottis G. Boggs
July 15, 1927-June 22, 1997
Ottis G. BOGGS, 69. 827 W. 13th St. Rochester, died at 12 a.m. Sunday at Extenda Care, Rochester.
Born to Bert and Nora SHORT BOGGS, in Johnson County, Ky., he married Lena HURLEY. She died in 1976.
Survivors include, one daughter, Mrs. John (Charlene) CONTIELL Painstvflle, Ky; five sons, Otis Jay BOGGS and his wife Vickie, Mentone, Harold T. STAMBAUGH and his wife Deb, LaPorte, Palmer L. STAMBAUGH and his wife Audra, Leesburg, Bobby E. STAMBAUGH and his wife Patty, Pierceton, Billy STAMBAUGH and his wife Jennifer, Etna Green; 13 grandchildren; one great-grandchild.
Preceding in death were two brothers and two sisters.
Graveside services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Palestine Cemetery. Minister Harold STAMBAUGH will officiate. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Monday at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Wilbur J. Stackhouse
Feb. 19, 1914-June 23, 1997
Wilbur J. STACKHOUSE, 83, 406 E. Broadway St., Etna Green, died at 3 a.m. today at his home.
Born to Leonard and Mary JOHNSON STACKHOUSE, Etna Green, he married Neva L. PAXTON on Nov. 11, 1939, she died Jan. 8, 1992. His second marriage was to Helen ROW on June 19, 1993. She survives.
He was a retired farmer who lived his entire life in Etna Green, and attended the Etna Green Church of Christ.
Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Marie) LEMLER, Bourbon, Mrs. Rudy (Joy) SALDIVAR, Warsaw; one son, James STACKHOUSE and his wife Diane, Peru; eight grandchildren-, five great-grandchildren. one brother, Leonard STACKHOUSE, Jr., Bourbon; three step-children.
Preceding in death was one brother, O. Paul STACKHOUSE.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Etna Green Church of Chiist. Rev. Robert KLATT and Rev. Steve HINTON will officiate. Burial is at Stoney Point Cemetery. Atwood. Visitation will be from 3-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and one hour before services at the Deaton Funeral Home, Bourbon.
Memorials should be made to the Kosciusko County Hospice or Etna Green Church of Christ.

Thomas Butler Sr.
Thomas BUTLER Sr., 114 E. 12th St., Rochester, died at 9:30 a.m. today at Life Care Center, Rochester.
Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Tuesday June 24, 1997

Josephine McClain
Josephine McCLAIN'S birthday was incorrectly listed Monday. She was born June 9, 1914 and died June 20, 1997. Services were Monday.

Thomas E. Butler Sr.
June 3, 1939-June 23, 1997
Thomas E. BUTLER Sr., 58, 114 E. 12th St., Rochester, died at 9 a.m. Monday at Life Care Center, Rochester.
Born to James L. and Catherine C. DOHERTY BUTLER in Holyoke, Mass., he married Alice J. ZAMROCK on Sept. 3, 1962. She died on Oct. 11, 1995.
He retired from Torin/Brookside Corporation, and attended St. Joseph Catholic Church. He served with the United States Air Force and the Massachusetts National Guard. He was also a past member of the Mentone Flying Club.
Survivors include one daughter, Barbara BUTLER, Rochester; two sons, Thomas E. [BUTLER] Jr. Butler and his wife Samantha, Rochester, Joseph P. BUTLER and his wife Leslie, Rochester; two grandchildren, Alison BUTLER, Rochester, Michael CASTELLANO, Rochester; two step-grandchildren, Dustin [WYATT] and Carissa WYATT, Rochester; one sister, Mrs. Prudence SNEESBY, Kenosha, Wis.; one brother, Robert BUTLER, Illinois.
Preceding in death were one brother and one sister.
Services are 11 a.m. Tbursday at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rochester. Rev. John Zahn will officiate. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday and 9-10:30 a.m. Thursday. Vigil services will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester. Burial will be at the Rochester Citizens Cemetery. .
Memorials may be made to Hope Hospice.

Wednesday, June 23, 1997

Ruth Flentge
May 16,1939-June 17, 1997
Ruth FLENTGE, 58, died Tuesday, June 17, at her daughter's home in Lake of the Hills, Ill.
Born to Scott and Pearl LOW WOODCOCK, she married David FLENTGE, Carpentersville Ill. He survives.
Also surviving are two daughters, Dorothy FLENTGE, Madison, Wis., Debbie FLENTGE, Lake of the Hills, Ill., one son, David FLENTGE, Carpentersville, Ill.; two sisters, Carol SHERWOOD, Dayton, Ohio, and Joan DRAIM, South Bend.
Services and burial were held on June 20, at the Windridge Memorial Park, Cary, Ill. Grossman Funeral Home, Argos was in charge of local arrangments.

Moses Deeb
Moses DEEB, 83, Twelve Mile, died at 3:30 a.m. today at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis.
Rites are pending at McClain Funeral Home, Denver.

Thursday, June 24, 1997

Ernest F. Norman
Dec. 16, 1910 June 25, 1997
Ernest F. NORMAN, 86, Commerce Street, Macy died Wednesday at LifeCare Center,
Rochester.
Born to Jesse and Judel ALSPACH NORMAN in Miami County, he married Anna Marie SLISHER on May 25, 1931. She died on Feb. 18, 1932. He married Zelma RABER on January 28, 1934. She survives.
He owned and operated a gravel pit and trucking business in Macy, and attended the Macy
Christian Church. He was the past High Priest of Rochester Chapter of Royal Arch Masons No. 9, past Worshipful Master of Macy Lincoln Lodge No. 52, past Illustrious master of the Peru Council No., 58, Macy order of Eastern Star, past- Commander of Peru Commandery Knights Templar No. 60, a, member of Knights of the York Cross of Honor No. 8, and a 42-year member of the Macy Fire Department.
Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Don (Anna) DIELMAN, Rochester, Mrs. Joe (Priscilla) CRILL, Rochester; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; five sisters, Mrs. Wilma GROSS, Warsaw, Mrs. Ruth BYER, Warsaw; Mrs. Martha WAGONER, Rochester, Mrs. Irene POWELL, Carpentersville, Ill., Mrs. Audrey FOUTS, Sebring, Fla.; four brothers, Oren NORMAN, Akron, David NORMAN, Macy, Roy NORMAN, Warsaw, Kenneth NORMAN, Lagro. One sister and three brothers preceded in death.
Services are 10 a.m. Monday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester. Rev. David WELSH will officiate. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Sunday and after 9 A.m. Monday. Burial is at Plainview Cemetery, Macy.
Memorials can be made to the Macy Christian Church.

Moses Deeb
Dec. 27,1913-June 25,1997
Moses DEEB, 83, Twelve Mile, died at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis.
Born to David :and Melia TOOMEY DEEB in Cozad, Neb., he married Mary Margaret HOFFMAN on Dec. 14, 1970. She died Nov. 19, 1996.
He was a farmer and retired control operator for Western Electric. He attended Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Twelve Mile, was a member and Past Master of the Masonic Lodge, Royal Center, and the Eagles Lodge, Logansport. He won the Cass County Good Neighbor Award in 1988.
Surviving are two sisters, Elizabeth CLEVINGER, Kokomo, Anne BATEY, Corpus Christi, Texas, one sister-in-law, Della DEEB, Rochester; many nieces and nephews. Four brothers, Simon DEEB, Isaac DEEB, Joe DEEB, and four sisters, Sadie DEEB, Verna WHEELER, Mary M. MILLER, Sarah ABOOD, preceded him in death.
Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver. Rev. Judy Adams will officiate. Visitation is one hour before services. Burial is at Bethlehem Cemetery, Twelve Mile.
Memorials can be made to Si Deeb Scholarship Fund, Rochester, and to Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Twelve Mile.

Donnabelle M. Hoff
March 25, 1912-June 24,1997
Donnabelle M. HOFF, 85, Greenwood, formerly of Kewanna, died Tuesday at Regency Place Nursing Home, Greenwood.
Born to Charles and Elgie BAILEY MOON in Mishawaka, she married Dale H. HOFF on March 25, 1936. He died April 23, 1992.
She was a homemaker and attended the Community Church of Greenwood. There she was a member of the "M & M's" and Anna Circle of the Church.
Survivors include, one daughter, Shirley K. HOFF, Greenwood; one son, Robert Dale HOFF, Woodstock, N.Y.; three brothers, Charles MOON, Mishawaim, William MOON, Rochester, Don MOON, Florida; four sisters, Agatha MARCH, Ethel MATHIAS, Thelma FRETTINGER, Hattie BALDWIN, all of Rochester; and two grandchildren.
Services are at 8:15 p.m. today at the Community Church of Greenwood, 1477 W. Main St., Greenwood. Visitation is from 4:30 p.m. till service at the church. A service will then be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, Kewanna, with visitation from 12 p.m. till service. Burial is at IOOF Cemetery. Kewanna.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Community Church of Greenwood Mission Fund, 1477 W. Main St., Greenwood.

Friday, June 27, 1997

Valura M. Robison
May 20, 1903-June 27, 1997
Valura M. ROBISON, 94, 1829 S. 1075 E. Akron, died at 7:10 a.m. today at LifeCare Center, Rochester.
Born to Wilbur and Katherine KREIG McINTYRE in Miami County, she married Arthur ROBISON in Montana. He died July 21, 1973.
She was a homemaker and worked various jobs. She also worked as an Avon representative for many years.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Karl (Sally) COLE, Lady Lake, Florida; one son, Bill ROBISON, North Manchester; 18 great-grandchildren; and one great-grcat-grandson.
Preceding her in death is one daughter, Esther HARMAN.
Services are 1 p.m. Sunday at Hartzler Funeral Homes, Akron. Rev. Lawrence SEE will officiate. Visitation is from 4-7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Akron Cemetety.

Ernest F. Norman
Additional memorial contributions may be made to Shriners' Crippled Childrens Hospital.
Moses Deeb
In addition to visitation one hour before services Saturday, there is visitation from 4-8 p.m. today at the McClain Funeral Home, Denver.

Beulah "Bea" P. Harris
Sept. 19, 1914 - June 27, 1997
Beulah "Bea" P. HARRIS, 82, 205 W. Main St., Kewanna, died at 1:10 p.m., Friday, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac.
She was born Sept. 9, 1914, in Kosciusko County to Merl E. and Trelia MUNSON SCOTT. She married Elmer G. HARRIS on Dec. 18, 1948, in Huntington. He died Sept. 6, 1978. She was a homemaker and a member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, Warsaw, and Women of the Moose, Mishawaka.
Survivors include one sister, Naomi POYNER, Kewanna; one niece, Rev. Ruth LARKIN, Kewanna; and two nephews, Rob MITCHELL, Corona, Calif., and Jeff MITCHELL, Mountain Home, Ark.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Homes' Kewanna Chapel. Burial will be in Bruce Lake Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 P.m, Monday and from 8 a.m. Tuesday until time of service.

Monday, June 30, 1997

Clair D. Timbers
August 8, 1933-June 22, 1997
Clair D. TIMBERS, 63, 1006 Zollinger Road, Goshen, died at home at 6 a.m. Sunday.
He was born to Robert Q. and Edna REESE TIMBERS in Rochester and worked at Taco Bell.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Richard (Joyce) CLARK, Warsaw, and two brothers, Dean TIMBERS, Plerceton, and Robert L. TIMBERS, Rochester.
No services or Visitation will be held.

Merle Devon Harper
Jan. 14, 1923-June 28, 1997
Merle Devon HARPER, 74, 412 W. 8th St., Rochester died at home at 4 a.m. Saturday.
Born to George and Mildred SHRIVER HARPER in Fulton County, he married Bonnie R. MARTIN on May 14, 1945. She survives.
A lifetime resident of Fulton County, he came from Akron to Rochester in 1960. He was a retired truck driver for Morgan Drive-away in Elkhart. He later worked for Ditch-Witch, Fort Wayne. Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Donna Jean DUFF, Rochester, Mrs. Leonard (Cindy Lee) GINN, Linton, Colo.; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Geraldine SHEARS, Fort Wayne; two brothers, George HARPER and his wife Vera, Rochester, Arthur HARPER and his wife Betty.
Preceding him In death are three brothers, Edward HARPER, Richard HARPER, and Paul HARPER; and one sister, Jolane FUTRELL.
Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester. Rev. George HAPNER will officiate. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and after 12 p.m. Wednesday until services. Burial will be at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

Tuesday, July 1, 1997

Ruth Ewert Krieghbaum
Graveside memorial rites wfll be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery for Ruth Ewert KRIEGHBAUM, who died April 6 at the age of 100.
She was born on July 28, 1896 and lived in Rochester from 1924 to 1980, when she moved to Shell Point Village, Fort Myers, Fla.
She attended Manchester College where she subsequently taught piano and accompanied a much acclaimed bass soloist, H. Lisle KRIEGHBAUM. They wed after WWI and lived in Bloomington, where Mr. Krieghbaum finished his degree. In 1924, they made Rochester their home. Her husband died in 1968.
They were active in Grace United Methodist Church, serving on various committees, the choir and study groups. Both had been active in civic activities, such as Kiwanis Club, American Legion, school board and country club. They also owned and operated Times Theater. She is survived by a son, William KRIEGHBAUM, Fort Myers, a daughter, Pat MADAWICK, Fort Myers, 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
She is buried next to her husband in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery.
Arrangements are bv Zimmerman Family Funeral Home.

Merle Harper
Merle Devon HARPER, 74, 412 W. 8th St., died Sunday rather than Saturday as reported earlier. Services are at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Foster & Good Funeral home, Rochester. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Wednesday, July 2, 1997

Mary M. Grove
March 3, 1923-July 1, 1997
Mary M. GROVE, 74, 814 Avondale, Bluffton, died at 8:58 a.m. Tuesday at Meadowvale Care Center, Bluffton.
She was born to William and Nancy REDDING JACOBS in Allen County.
She worked for the Eaton Corp., Rochester, and retired in 1983. She attended Park United Brethren Church.
Survivors include three sons, R. Leslie GROVE, Rochester, Stan C. GROVE, Bluffton, Dean K. GROVE, Elkhart; one daughter, Mrs. Nancy CLARK, North Carolina; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Rolland (Luella) COPE, New Cumberland, Pa.
Preeding her in death are siblings, Arnold JACOBS and Mrs. Willis (Elda) HAUSBACH.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Goodwin Memorial Chapel, Bluffton. Visitation is from 2 to 8 p.m. today at the Chapel. Burial will be at Hoverstock Cemetery, Zanesville.
Memorials may be made to the Church or Wells County Mental Health Association.

Thursday, July 3, 1997

Thelma N. Safford
May 18, 1911-July 2, 1997
Thelma Neff SAFFORD, 86, 2243 N. 800 E., Akron, died at 12:45 p.m. Wednesday at ExtendaCare Nursing Home, where she lived since June 17.
Born to Amos T. and Adda NEFF SANDERS near Rochester, she married Walter Barton SAFFORD on May 14, 1944 at the Athens United Methodist Church. He survives.
She was a lifelong resident of Fulton County. She received her teaching degree from Manchester College and taught in Talma, Silver Lake, Akron, and Richland Center. She was a member of the Athens United Methodist Church and its womens service group, the Womens Christian Temperate Union the Prill School Association and the Indiana Farm Bureau.
Surviving with her husband is one son, Lowell B. SAFFORD and his wife Susan, Elkhart: four grandchildren; and. four great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death are her parents; a grandson, and her brother, Ralph [SANDERS], who died at the age of 10.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Athens United Methodist Church with the Rev. Michael KELLY officiating.
Visitation is from 2-4 and 6-8 Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, and one hour before services at the church. Burial will be at the Rochester IOOF Cemetery.

May Lauraine "Larry" Vance
June 13, 1928-July 1, 1997
May Lauraine "Larry" VANCE, 69, died at her Elkhart home Tuesday.
Born to George and Elizabeth BROOKE WOLFRAM in Monterey, she married Jerome J. VANCE in Elkhart on July 4, 1981. He died May 27.
She retired in 1993 after 32 years of work as a hairdresser and cosmetologist. She continued to own and operate the Lakeland Beauty Salon, Elkhart.
Survivors include four daughters, Donna MILLER, Goshen, Mrs. Ravon (Sheryle) HALL, Osceola, Mrs. Clyde (Elizabeth) BROWN, Elkhart, and Mrs. Jim (Christine) MALCOM, Elkhart; 10 grandchildren: six great-grandchildren; four sisters, Rosemand GROSS, Tucson, Ariz., Mrs. Carl (June) MASTER, Monterey, Mrs. Jack (Carol) MASTER, Monterey, and Betty MANZULK, Osceola.
One brother, Charles wofram, and one sister, Margarete RHINEHOLT, preceded in death.
Services are 2 p.m. Sunday in the Chapel Hill Funeral Home, Osceola. Visitation is from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made to the Winding Waters Brethren Church, Elkhart, or the Elkhart Community Hospice.

Friday, July 4, 1997

[no paper - holiday]

Saturday, July 5, 1997

[no obits]

Monday, July 7, 1997

Harriette Vivian Gates Worsham
Jan. 15, 1912-July 4, 1997
Harriette Vivian GATES WORSHAM, 85, died at LifeCare Center, Fort Wayne, at 9:50 p.m. Friday. She was a resident there for three years and in failing health for four.
Born to Edward and Nellie BAYLOR in Fisher, Ill., she married Robert GATES. He died in 1958. She then married Preston WORSHAM. He died in 1994. She lived in Austin, Texas, for 35 years after moving there from Lake Manitou. She then moved to Fort Wayne in 1994. She was a homemaker and a member of Meadow Brook Baptist Church, Austin, Texas.
Survivors include two sons, Robert GATES and his wife Jean, Austin, William GATES and his wife Shirley, Fort Wayne; four granddaughters; two grandsons; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death are her parents; husbands; a daughter Rhoda [GATES]: six sisters; and one brother.
Graveside services were 10 a.m. today at Citizen's Cemetery, Rochester, Pastor John MAJOR officiated. Burial was at Citizen's Cemetery.

Phillip M. "Finney" Krieg
July 21, 1918-July 5, 1997
Phillip M. "Finney" KRIEG, 78, 705 E. 4th St., Rochester, died at 11:50 p.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Hospital.
Born to John and Elba MORRIS KRIEG in Henry Township, he married Betty HEETER on June 4, 1938 in Winamac. She survives.
He was a retired farmer and a member of the Rochester Fraternal Order of Eagles, and the Father's Auxiliary of Rochester VFW Post.
Surviving with his wife are one son, Larry E. KRIEG and his wife Arlene, Terre Haute; two grandchildren, Mrs. Todd (Mary Karen) JOHNSON, Indianapolis, Daniel KRIEG, Cleveland Ohio; one great-grandson, Andrew Johnson, Indianapolis.
One sister, Opal FOUTS preceded him in death.
Services are 10:30 Wednesday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester. Rev. Robert CRYTZER will officiate. Visitation is from 5 to 8 Tuesday, and after 9 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial is at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Athens.
Memorials may be made to Athens United Methodist Church.

Cecil N. Hoffman
Dec. 16,1901-July 6,1997
Cecil N. HOFFMAN, 95, Century Villa Health Care Center, Greentown, died at 12:27 a.m., Sunday at Century Villa.
Born to Cleophis and Eva BOWEN VALENTINE in Warsaw, she married Charles R. HOFFMAN on Feb. 21, 1923 in Bryan, Ohio. He died Oct. 2, 1975.
Formerly of Logansport and Galveston, she attended Upper Deer Creek United Church of Christ.
Survivors include three sons, Charles Duane HOFFMAN and his wife Dolores, Arlington, Va, James L. HOFFMAN and his wife Dianne, Rochester, Jerry V. HOFFMAN and his wife Carol, Logansport; one daughter, Mrs. Larry L. (LaRue) SHEPPARD, Galveston; flve grandsons, Toby L. HOFFMAN, Kokom Troy D. SHEPPARD, Galveston, Todd (Mitch) SHEPPARD, Essex Junction, Vt., Trent A. SHEPPARD, Galveston, two granddaughters, Tami S. SMALLWOOD, Kokomo, Heather L. METHNER, Naples Fla.; six great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death along with her husband are three sisters and one brother.
Services are 8 p.m. Tuesday at Upper Deer Creek United Church of Christ, 5019 E. 1400 S., Galveston. Rev. John RHODES will officiate. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. before services. Private family graveside services will be on Wednesday at Ever-Rest Memorial Park, Logansport.
Memorials may be made to Upper Deer Creek United Church of Christ.

Dorothy E. Forker
Dec. 2, 1912-July 6, 1997
Dorothy E. FORKER, 84, 31 Park Ave., Logansport, died at 5 p.m. Sunday at Miller Merry Manor Nursing Home, Logansport.
Born to Carl and Alice Mae REAM ZELLERS in South Bend, she married Albert F. FORKER. He died Aug. 24,1962. .
Dorothy was a homemaker.
Surviving are three daughters, Claudette M. PETERS, Logansport, Patricia A. DANIELS, Logansport, Alberta F. FRY, Logansport; one son, John "Jack" FORKER, Brooksville, Fla.; one half-brother, Elmer BALDWIN, Phoenix City, Ala.; two half-sisters, Edith WOLFE, South Bend, Martha CLOUD, Rocheste;, twelve grandchildren: three step-grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were two brothers; one sister; one half-brother; one son, Albert F. FORKER Jr.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport, Rev. William Art MALONEY will officiate. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Ever-Rest Memorial Park Cemetery, Logansport.
Memorials may be made to Cass County Cancer Society or Heart Fund.

Tuesday, July 8, 1997

Sue St. John
Sue ST.JOHN, 59, Toledo, Ohio, died Sunday of a massive stroke.
She was a school teacher at the Bedford Michigan Junior High School, and owned the Vineyard Wine and Coffee House in Toledo. She was an avid wine connoisseur who visited vineyards throughout the world to provide advice to her customers.
She is survived by her sister, Mrs. Harold (Ruth) SNYDER, Rochester; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Ingatius Catholic Church, 212 N. Stadium Rd,, Oregon, Ohio.

Grace E. Sullivan
Grace E. SULLIVAN,. 87, Riverside, Calif. died Wednesday.
Survivors include two daughters, Monna Lee JOHNS and Martha REAVIS, Riverside; one son, Lary SULLIVAN, San Antonio, Texas; one sister, Setta CARLILE, Finley, Ohio; one brother, William FIELDS, South Bend; seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death is her husband, Harry SULLIVAN; a daughter Marilyn Sue (Susie) JOHNSON: and a foster son, Jesse HENDERSON.
Services are 2 p.m. Friday at King Memorial Home, Mentone. Visitation is from noon till services. Burial will be at the Mentone Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Hospice Foundation of.America 777 17th St. Ste. 401 Miami Fla. 33137.
Arrangements were made by Akes Family Funeral Home, Riverside, Calif.

Wednesday, July 9, 1997

[no obits]

Thursday, July 10, 1997

Helen M. Myers
Dec. 16,1913-July 9, 1997
Helen M. MYERS, 83, died at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Millers Merry Manor Nursing Home, Peru.
Born to Aude and Maude RUNKLE MILLER in Miami County, she married Warren MYERS in Jan. 1958 in Culver. He died Jan. 4, 1989.
She was from the Peru, Gilead area and attended Gilead United Methodist Church. She was a homemaker.
Survivers include one son, Richard "Mick" HARDING Jr. his wife Martha, Roann; one step-daughter, Mrs. Robert (Emily) KEITHLEY, Charlottsville, Va.; one sister, Mable ROBERTSON, Roann; one brother, Frank MILLER, Akron, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren,
Preceding her in death with her husband, are three, brothers one sister.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. Rev. Lawrence SEE will officiate. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial is at Plainview Cemetery, Macy.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society.

Martha L. Andrews
Martha L. ANDREWS, 83, 208 Huff St., Argos, died at 7:15 a.m. today in her home.
Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Friday, July 11, 1997

Martha L. Andrews
March 5, 1914-July 10, 1997
Martha L. ANDREWS, 83. 208 Huff St., Argos, died at 7:15 a.m. Thursday in her home.
Born to Ernest and Addie COMPTON BYERS, she married Thomas A. ANDREWS on June 5, 1931 in Culver. He survives.
She lived her entire life in the Marshall County area, and was a clerk for the former Harveys Five & Dime store in Argos.
Surviving with her husband are four daughters, Mrs. Bruce (Mary) CORRELL , Argos, Mrs. Charles (Linda) HOWARD, Argos, Mrs. Herbert (Shirley) STEVENS, Argos, Mrs. Carl (Leila) DENNY, South Bend; four sons, Jerry L. ANDREWS and his wife Janice, Rochester, Larry ANDREWS and his wife Patricia, Rochester, Michael ANDREWS and his wife Patsy, Delong, Douglas ANDREWS and his wife Patti, Argos; 28 grandchildren, 48 great-grand children; six great-great-grand children; two sisters, Mrs. Edith ECKMAN, Culver, Mrs. Virginia CARPENTER, Bronson, Mich.
Preceding her in death were her parents; one son Thomas LeRoy ANDREWS, 1992; two grandsons; three granddaughters; three great-grandsons; and a brother Charles BYERS.
Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos. Revs. Dave PENNINGTON and Blaine PENNINGTON will officiate. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Friday and one hour 'prior to services Saturday, at the funeral home. Burial is at Argos Maple Grove Cemetery.

John M. Minnick
Sept. 15, 1974-July 9, 1997
John M. MINNICK, 22, 225 N. Fort Wayne Ave., Warsaw, died at 10 p.m. Wednesday.
He was born to Charles M. MINNICK and Linda BONHAM DRIELICK in Jacksonville Fla.
He lived in the Warsaw area most of his life. He was a 1994 graduate of Tippecanoe Valley High School, and worked at Owen Supermarket, Warsaw, for four years.
Survivors include his parents, Charles M. MINNICK, Columbia City, and Linda DRIELICK, Bourbon; one daughter, Rebecca MINNICK, Rochester; one sister, Lisa PERRY, Warsaw: one half-sister, Madelyn MINNICK, Columbia City; grandfather and step-grandmother, John and Grace MINNICK, Jonesboro; maternal grandparents, Forrest and Nancy BONHAM, Marion; paternal grandmother, Amy MANSBARGER, Rockville; and companion, Wendy JAYNES, Warsaw.
Memorial service is at 7 p.m. today at King Memorial Home, Mentone. Internment will be at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.
Memorials may be given to a trust fund for daughter Rebecca.

Fredia L. Yeazel Greeb
Fredia L. YEAZEL GREEN, 85, 1421 Pontiac St., Rochester, died at 12:56 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital.
Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.

Saturday, July 12, 1997

Fredia L. Green
Aug. 20, 191 1 -July 1 1, 1997
Fredia L. GREEN, 85, 1421 Pontiac St., Rochester, died at 12:56 a.m. Friday at Woodlawn Hospital.
Born to Fred and Sylvia BECHTOLD YEAZEL, she married Charles E. GREEN on Jan. 18, 1928. He died July 30, 1980.
She lived most of her life in Fulton County and Talma community. She and her late husband operated the former Green's Service Station in Talma for many years. She was also a baby-sitter. She attended Riverview Community Church in Talma where she was a Sunday School Teacher. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Mary Louise) KALE, Rochester; one son, Charles "Sonny" GREEN and his wife Jennie, Warsaw: eight grandchildren, Beth FOSTER, Sharon HELT, Donn KALE, Tom KALE, Mark GREEN, Andrew GREEN, Paul GREEN and Julia BEVINGTON, 14 great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren.
Preceding in death with her husband are her parents, four sisters and one brother.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Foster & Good Funeral lome, Rochester with the Rev. Rodney RUBERG officiating. Burial .vill be in the Rochester IOOF cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Saturday and after 1 p.m. Sunday.
Memorials may be made to the Riverview Community Church Building Fund.

Monday, July 14, 1997

Lela Wills
Lela WILLS, 96, Logansport, died at 10:15 p.m. Sunday at Chase Center Nursing Home.
Rites are pending at the Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna.

Shirley M. Pogue
March 27, 1927-July 12, 1997
Shirley M. POGUE, 70, 775 S. 200 W., Hebron, died at 2:25 p.m. Saturday at the Porter Memorial Hospital, Valparaiso.
Born to Charles and Ida Naomi FRASHOUR BERDINE in Hebron, she married Russell J. POGUE on Aug. 14, 1949. He died Aug. 13. 1988.
She was a 1945 graduate of Hebron High School. A farmwife, she worked for the Railway Express in Chicago from 1945-1949. She was a member of the Lake County Saddle and Bridle Club since 1949.
She is s urvived by her mother Ida BERDINE; three sons, Charles POGUE, Michael POGUE and his wife Lalonnie, and David POGUE and his wife Brenda, all of Hebron, five grandchildren; one brother, Cedrick BERDINE and his wife Barbara.
Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Steinke Hebron Chapel, Hebron. Rev. Brian BEEKS will officiate. Visitation is from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel.. Burial is at the :Hebron Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Make a Wish Foundation.

Opal Helen Marsh
May 19,1913-July 12, 1997
Opal Helen MARSH, 84, died at Timbercrest Retirement Home, 2201 E. St., North Manchester, at 8:50 p.m. Saturday.
Born to Clarence E. and Janie HARTMAN UTTER in Akron, she married Lee W. MARSH on Feb. 16, 1934. He survives.
A homemaker, she was a member of the Athens United Methodist Church and the Happy Hour Club of Akron.
Survivors include her husband, North Manchester; two sisters, Mrs. Lena TOUSLEY, Warsaw, Mrs. Charles (Betty Jean) TAYLOR, Avenger, Texas; several nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death are two sisters, Phyllis CLARK and Donna Mae UTTER; two brothers, Gerald UTTER and Walter Leroy UTTER.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. Mr. Elmer ZIMMERMAN will officiate. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial is at the Athens Cemetery.

Tuesday, July 15, 1997

Lela S. Wills
April 1, 1901-July 13, 1997
Services for Lela S. WILLS, 96, Chase Center Nursing Home, Logansport, will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Grass Creek United Methodist Church with Rev. Don RUHL officiating.
An Eastern Star Memorial service is at 7:30 p.m. today at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home, and one hour before services Wednesday at the church. Burial is at the Grass Creek Cemetery.
Mrs. Wills died at 10:15 p.m. Sunday at the nursing home.
Born to Charles and Rosella HILL BUCHANAN in Fulton County, she married Marlie E. "Dick" WILLS on March 26, 1928. He died May 10, 1974.
Formerly of Kewanna, she was a 1919 graduate of Grass Creek High School, and a homemaker. She attended Grass Creek United Methodist Church and belonged to the Ladies Aid Society. She was a 50-year member of Fulton Order of the Eastern Star No. 576 and a past Worthy Matron. She was also a member of the Wayne Township Extension Homemakers Club.
Survivors include one daughter, Eva HIPSTER, Albuquerque, N.M.; two sons, Marvin WILLS, Erie, Pa., Phil WILLS, Edwardsville, Ill.; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death are two sisters, one brother, and one son.

Wednesday, July 16, 1997

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Thursday, July 17, 1997

2 Akron men perish in wreck
BY CHPISTINA M. SEILER
Staff Writer, The Sentinel

A high-speed crash involving alcohol killed two Akron men early today.
Marcus D. HACKWORTH, 21, of Indiana 14 West, and Scott A. SECHRIST, 21, of 9891 West County Road 1000 South, died of massive trauma in the 12:55 a.m. wreck and ensuing fire.
Hackworth was the son of Akron Fire Chief Duane HACKWORTH and his wife Janet. The chief was called to flght the fire but was taken home by colleagues.
Jeffrey D. ROSENBURY, 37, of Clovis, N.M. vras cited with driving drunk. He was treated for facial cuts and a hand injury at Woodlawn Hospital, then released. He was not jailed.
Troopers said Rosenbury was driving north on Fulton County Road 925 East and turned west onto Indiana 14. Sechrist was eastbound at a high rate of speed on Indiana 14.
"He was going very fast," State Trooper Raymond POOLE said of Sechrist.
"It was a lot, a lot of destruction for two vehicles," said Poole. It took rescue workers about five hours to extricate the bodies from the car.
Other charges are pending.
Police were at the scene of the wreck until 8:30 a.m. today. ISP accident reconstructionist Sgt. Bob GOOD was called to help determine the details of the wreck,
Lori L. CAST, 27, Rosenbury's passenger, suffered facial cuts but refused medical treatment.
The fatalities were the fourth and fifth on Fulton County roads.

Marcus D. Hackworth
Marcus D. HACKWORTH, 21, 11046 E. Indiana 14, Akron, died at 1 a.m. today in an automobile accident.
Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron.

Scott A. Sechrist
Scott A. SECHRIST, 21, 9891 W. 1000 S., Akron, died at 1 a.m. today in an automobile accident.
Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron.

Myrtle T. Smith
April 17, 1909-July 16, 1997
Myrtle T. SMITH, 88, 300 N. Washington St., Wakarusa, died at 7:20 p.m. Wednesday at Millers Merry Manor, Wakarusa.
Born to Samuel T. and Vivian TOMLINSON HAWKINS in Ballard County, Ky., she married Ermal E. SMITH June 26, 1937. He died June 20, 1969.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Rochester, and the Child Study Club. She worked at Robertsons Department Store, and retired from Bentons/Lane Bryant Stores, South Bend.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Philip (Gayle) WHITMER, Elkhart; one son, Thomas E SMITH, Gansevoort. N.Y.; one sister, Mrs. Dale (Mildred) ENGEL, Dowagiac, Mich.; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death is one brother, Robert HAWKINS; one sister, Mary GARRETT.
Graveside services are at 2:30 p.m. Friday at the IOOF Cemetery, Kewanna.
Memorial contributions may be made to Elkhart Community Hospice or donor's choice.

Friday, July 18, 1997

Scott A. Sechrist
Oct. 8, 1975-July 17, 1997
Scott A. SECHRIST, 21, 9891 W. 1000 S., Akron, died at 1 a.m. Thursday in an automobile accident.
He was born to Rick SCHRIST and Lousanne WEBER SECHRIST in Warsaw and spent most of his life In the Warsaw and Akron communities. He was employed by Helser's Metal Finishing, Inc., Warsaw. A member of the Beaver Dam United Methodist Church, he was a 1994 graduate of Tippecanoe Valley High School and attended Manchester College, North Manchester. and St. Joseph College, Rensselaer. He enjoyed golfing and fishing.
Survivors include his mother, Louanne SECHRIST, Akron; his father and step-mother, Rick and De Ann SECHRIST, Louisville, Ky.; two sisters, Mrs. John (Carrie) HARROLD, Warsaw, Miss Rhonda SECHRIST, Akron; two half-brolhers, Cole SECHRIST, Louisville, Ky, Kevin HILEMAN, Chicago, Ill.; maternal grandparents, Walter and June WEBER, Akron.
Services are 10 a.m. Monday at the Beaver Dam United Methodist Church, Akron, with Rev. Evelyn CAIN officiating. Visitation is from 3-8 p.m. Sunday in the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron, and one hour before services at the church. Burial is at the Rochester IOOF Cemetery.
Memorials may be maie to the Beaver Dam United Methodist Church.

Marcus D. Hackworth
May 28, 1976-July 17, 1997
Marcus D. HACKWORTH, 21, 11046 E. Indiana 14, Akron, died at 1 a.m. Thursday in an automobile accident.
He was born to Duane and Janet SHEETZ HACKWORTH in Rochester.
A life long resident of the Akron community, he was employed by Hackworth & Son Oil Company, Akron. He attended Akron United Methodist Church, Akron, and was a 1994 graduate of Tippecanoe Valley High School. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and was a classic car collector.
Survivors include his parents, Duane and Janet HACKWOTH, Akron; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Edith SHEETZ, Akron; paternal grandparents, Oliver and Ora Lee MARSILETT HACKWORTH, Warsaw; two aunts, Mrs. James (Barbara) WHITAKER, Warsaw, Mrs. Rick (Becky) WHITAKER, Warsaw.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron. with Revs. Steve FLECK and Doug WITT will officiating. Visitation is from 3-8 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. until services. Burial is at the Akron Cemetery, Akron.
Memorials may be made to the Henry Township Fire Department and the Akron United Methodist Church.

Fern Swlhart
Jan. 3, 1919-July 17, 1997
Fern SWIHART, 78, 6050, Indiana 110, Argos, died at 9:24 p.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Hospital, Plymouth,
Born to Clifford and Nettie CHAPMAN SHOEMAKER in Fulton County, she married Robert L. SWIHART on Dec. 10, 1939. He survives.
She was a lifelong resident of the Fulton County area, and attended the First Baptist Church, Mentone. She was a homemaker.
Surviving with her husband are three sons, James SWIHART and his wife Mary, Rochester, Earl SWIHART and his wife, Sandra, Bourbon, Charles SWIHART and his wife Vicki, Rochester; one daughter, Mrs. John (Julia) BAKER, Warsaw; two brothers, Roy SHOEMAKER, Argos, Carl SHOEMAKER, Calif.; 11 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death are six brothers, and one grandson.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at King Memorial Home. Mentone. Rev. Joe OLSON will officiate. Visitation is from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Sunday. Burial is at the Walnut Church of the Brethren Cemetery, South East of Argos.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church library, Mentone.

Willa Mae Kelly
Jan. 12, 1924-July 18, 1997
Willa Mae KELLY, 73, 200 W. Jefferson St., Rochester, died at 12:50 a.m. today in her home.
Born to Henry and Olivia RENFROW OWENS in Lepanto, Ark., she marn'ed Charles KELLY Aug. 1946. He survives. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include six daughters, Mrs. Roger (Carolyn) CHILDERS, Columbus, Ohio, Cora DILL, Jonesboro, Ark., Mrs. Robert (Martha) CLINGER, Rochester, Mrs. Stanley (Sheila) SMALL, Rochester, Mrs. Mike (Eva) PICKETT, Kokomo, Mrs. Jack (Mary) HEDRICK, Rochester, six sons, Charles E. KELLY and his wife Joyce, Lepanto, Ark., John KELLY and his wife Robin, Fort Worth, Texas, Curtis KELLY and his wife Pam, Hittisburg, Miss., Charles D. KELLY, Rochester, Michael [KELLY] and Dale KELLY, Columbus, Ohio, Danny KELLY and his wife Windy, Augusta, Ga.; 43 grandchildren; several greatgrandchildren.
Preceding her in death are five sisters, three brothers, one grandson, and one granddaughter.
Services are 10 a.m. Sunday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. Saturday and one hour before services Sunday. Burial is at Citizens Cemetery. Rochester.

Saturday, July 19, 1997

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Monday, July 21, 1997

Steve Owens
March 6, 1925-July 19, 1997
Steve OWENS, 72, 8121 E. 600 N., Rochester, died at 4:51 a.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.
Born to Kenny and Eva OWENS in Owensboro, Ky., he married Harriet Rachel NETTE in 1955. She survives.
He came to the Fulton County area from Denver. A World war II U.S. Navy veteran, he retired from Modern Materials, Inc., Rochester.
Surviving with is wife are three sisters, Mrs. Robert (Judy) TIMBERS, Rochester, Polly HAINES, Gary, Mrs. David (Nora Lee) SMEETON, South Bend; one brother, Bill OWENS and his wife Bureta OWENS, Knox.
Preceding him in death are his parents and one stepdaughter, Balancy Ann GUNTER in 1989.
Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.

Estelle S. Knyzer
May 21, 1912-July 19, 1997
Estelle S. KNYZER, 85, 4113 Irish Hills Dr.. Apt. 1B, South Bend, died at 2:53 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Medical Center, South Bend.
Born to Theodore and Mary STAKEN STANISLOVAITIS in Chicago, she lived in the South Bend area for six years, having come from Palos Hills, Ill. She retired as an instructor from Western Electric Co. in 1967. She was a member of the retirees of Western Electric, the Pioneers.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Anthony (Terry) MARTIN, Argos; one son, Raymond B. KNYZER, South Bend; two grandchildren, Mrs. Dave (Janet) WRIGHT, Tinley Park, Ill., Mr. Keith CONDON and his wife Debbie, Lockport, Ill.; five great-grandchildren; one brother, Mr. John STANTS and his wife Agnes, Evergreen Park, Ill.
Preceding her in death are her parents and one brother, Charles [STANISLOVAITIS].
Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos. A rosary service will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral Home. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and for one hour before services. Burial is at the Maple Grove Cemetery Argos.

Tuesday, July 22, 1997

Steve Owens
Memorial services for Steve OWENS are at 1 p.m. Thursday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester,.There is no visitation. Burial is at the Sycamore Cemetery, Northeast of Rochester.
Owens, 72, 8121 E. 600 N., Rochester, died at 4:51 a.m., Saturday at Woodlawn Hospital.

Wednesday, July 23, 1997

Gertrude Irene Vawter Smythe
Sept. 24, 1918-July 22, 1997
Gertrude Irene VAWTER SMYTHE, 78, died at 1 1:35 a.m. Tuesday in her home, 320 W. Main St., Warsaw.
Born to Herbert Clifford and Ada Florence VAWTER SMITH in Battle Creek, Mich., she married Ernest Leon SMYTHE on Nov. 3, 1934. He died March 7, 1969.
She was a graduate of Fort Wayne Beauty College. She attended Wesleyn Church, Warsaw, and was a retired cook from Pratre View Nursing Home.
Survivors include one son, Jack L. SMYTHE and his wife Nancy, Warsaw; two daughters, Sandra Kay SNYDER, Warsaw, Mrs. Stephen (Susie) RIFFE, Leesburg, four granddaughters, Melody LUECKE, Melissa HELMAN, Marty SHAFER, Amanda MUELLER; three grandsons, Jamie SMYTHE, Byron TROUT, Mark SNYDER; 11 great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death are three brothers and one sister.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at King Memorial Home, Mentone. Pastor David ASCHLEY will officiate. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home. Burial is at the Palestine Cemetery.

Beulah M. Shand
Jan 7, 1927-July 22, 1997
Beulah M. SHAND, 70, 7341 W. 200 N., Warsaw, died at 7:40 p.m. Tuesday, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne,
Born to Clarence and Fannie STANLEY in Floyd County, Ky, she married Lester L. SHAND on Dec. 20, 1944. He survives.
She was an Avon Representative for 25 years and attended Otterbien United Methodist Church, Atwood.
Surviving with her husband, Lester SHAND, Warsaw, are two daughters, Judy COSGRAY, Burnettsville, Joyce JARDESTY, Rochester; two sons, Stan SHAND, Kokomo, Steve SHAND, Fort Wayne; two sisters, Ora Lee HACKWORTH, Warsaw, Myrtle HOPKINS, Warsaw; eight grandchildren, one great-grandchild.
Preceding her in death are two grandsons and one brother.
Services are 11 a.m. Friday at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. Pastor Milton GOULD will officiate. Visitatton is from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the chapel. Burial is at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.
Memorials may be made to Otterbien United Methodist Church, Atwood.

Thursday, July 24, 1997

Brittain Mae Mathias
Brittain Mae MATHIAS was stillborn at 5:19 p.m. Wednesday at I.U. Medical Center, Indianapolis.
Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.

Friday, July 25, 1997

Brittain Mae Mathias
July 23, 1997-July 23, 1997
Brittain Mae MATHIAS, was stillborn at 5:19 p.m., Wednesday at IU Medical Center, Indianapolis.
She was born to Phillip J. and Rhonda R. BIRK MATHIAS, Roann, in Indianapolis.
Surviving with her parents are maternal grandparents, Robert L. and Wilma BIRK, Roann; Paternal grandparents, Jim "J.D." and Melva "Sis" MATHIAS, Athens; several aunts and uncles, several cousins.
Preceding her in death are her maternal and paternal great-grandparents.
Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester. Rev. Brad COOPER will offlciate. Private family visitation only. Burial is at Athens Cemetery.

Saturday, July 26, 1997

Galen LaVere Miller
July 8, 1914-July 25, 1997
Galen LaVere MILLER, 83. Peru, died at 11:45 a.m., Friday at the Millers Merry Manor, Peru.
Born to Vancie LOCKWOOD and Roscoe Franklin MILLER in Jefferson Township, Miami County, he married Mary Elizabeth "Betty" PEARCE MILLER on Oct. 16, 1938, by Rev. Jack YARIAN at the Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, Sharon. She survives.
He worked as the head sawyer. timber buyer and co-owner of Miller Sawmill, Perrysburg. He was a member of the Chapel of Praise, Peru.
Surviving with his wife are one daughter, Rhoda Joyce MILLER, Perrysburg; three sons, Larry Gene MILLER, Perrysburg, Gregory Eric MILLER, Peru, Kevin Roscoe MILLER, Perrysburg; two brothers, Carl Addison "Buss" MILLER, Perrysburg, Glenn Edward MILLER, Perrysburg; two step-grandchildren, one step great grandson, eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Bobbi Jo MILLER. two sons, Randy Lew MILLER, Curtis Lynn MILLER, a granddaughter, Jana Vivie MILLER; a great-grandson, Trevon Patrick BROWNING; and two brothers, Cloyd Elsworth "Mode" MILLER, and Myron MILLER.
Services are scheduled for 2 pm. Monday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver. Visitation is set for 2-6 p.m. Sunday. Officiating will be Rev. David ROSS.
Burial will be at the Perrysburg Cemetery. Memorial contributions should be made to the Perrysburg Community Chifdrens Playground.

Monday, July 28, 1997

Harold, L. Miller
May 8,1921 -July 26,1997
Harold L. MILLER, 76, 508 N. Franklin St., Mentone, died Saturday at his home.
Born to William and Alta Marie DUDGEON MILLER in Fulton County, he married Betty ANDERSON on Feb. 2, 1947. She survives.
He graduated in 1939 from Richland Center High School and served in the U.S. Army in World War II. He was a member of the Moose Lodge, Rochester, the American Legion, Rochester, and was a retired bartender.
Sutviving with his wife are two sons, Jerry MILLER, Goshen, Larry MILLER and his wife Cherikee, Mentone; three grandsons, Ryan MILLER, Martin MILLER, and Nathan MILLER.
Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Mng Memorial Home, Mentone. TR Jones will officiate. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. tonight at the funeral home. Burial is at Richland Center Cemetery, Rochester.

Tuesday, July 29, 1997

Henry L. Wood
Dec. 26, 1968-July 27, 1997
Henry L. WOOD, 28. Macy, died at 7:30 p.m. Sunday in a motorcycle accident on U.S. 31.
Born to Bill WOOD and April CASE SLISHER in Peru, he was engaged to Melissa OUSLEY. He was a mechanic.
Surviving with his parents Bill WOOD, Arkansas, and Terry and April SLISHER, Kewanna, are six children, Brandon WOOD, Peru, Crystal Ann WOOD, Peru, Ashley OUSLEY, Macy, Amanda OUSLEY, Macy, Brandi ROBERTS, Peru, Melissa CAMPOS, Cass County, and Michelle CAMPOS, Cass County; maternal grandfather, Roy CASE, Peru, a twin brother, Billy J. WOOD, Peru; two half-brothers, Andy WOOD, Arkansas, Tim M. SEE, Rochester-, two step-brothers, Timmy SLISHER, Mexico, Kevin SLISHER, Mexico; one sister, Janet M. BAKER, Marion; three half-sisters, Pat SPARKS, Kentucky, Pam MARLOW, Kewanna, Sue STAIR, Nyona Lake; four step-sisters, Linda WRIGHT, Peru, Denise SLISHER, Logansport, Angle QUINN, Chili, Shelly BOWEN, Kokomo: several aunts and uncles: 26 nieces and nephews, five of which are, T. J. BOGGS, Lafontaine, Jesse BOGGS, Lafontaine, Chelsie BAKER, Lafontaine, Sammi WOOD, Peru, and Josie WOOD, Peru.
Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, Peru. Pastor Ron BOWLAND will officiate. Visitation is from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial is at the Plainview Cemetery, Macy.
Love offerings may be made to the Wood family through the Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home.

Peggy B. "Peg" Poulson
June 25, 1937-July 27, 1997
Peggy B. "Peg" POULSON, 60, 0203 W. 300 S., Hartford City, died at 8:34 p.m. Sunday al Kosciusko County Hospital, Warsaw.
Born to Gilbert B. and Esther STONE GOTHRUP in Hartford City, she married Jerry J. POULSON on June 5, 1955.
She was a 1955 graduate of Hartford City High School, and a 1954 high school prom queen. She attended Grace United Methodist Church, Hartford City. An avid fisherwomen, she owned and operated P.J.'s Sport Hut, Hartford City. She was a member and past president of the Hartford City Chamber of Commerce and a charter member of the Hartford City Elks Lodge. She was a member of the Citizens First State Bank Heritage Club, the Blackford Historical Society, and a charter member of the Original Hartford City Heritage Days Festival Committee. She was also a member and past president of Hartford City BPW. She was active in Hartford City Girl Scouts years ago and spent many summers at Leesburg on Secrist Lake.
Surviving with her husband. at home, is her mother, Esther STONE GOTHRUP, Hartford City; two daughters, Joni L. SLENTZ, Hartford City, Beth A. CLARK and her husband Rick, Miami; one son, James H. POULSON and his wife Mary Jo, Muncie; two sisters, Patsy TWIBELL and her husband Don, Hartford City, Cindy MURRELL and her husband Michael, Hartford City; one brother, Clifford GOTHRUP and his wife Anne, Hartford City; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Nancy and Ted SPENCER, Holt, Mich.
Her father and one brother, Thomas Gilbert GOTHRUP, preceded in death.
Services are 2 p.m. Thursday, at Keplinger Funeral Home, 509 N. High St., Hartford City. Rev. Lloyd HALL will officiate. Visitation is from 3-5 and 6-9 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m. till services Thursday at the funeral home. Burial is at Hartford City Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Blackford County Youth Soccer League, 591 W. 200 S., Hartford City, or the Hartford City Little League.

Wednesday, July 30, 1997

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Thursday, July 31, 1997

MACY WOMAN DIES IN ACCIDENT
By Christina M. Seiler
Staff Writer, The Sentinel
A 63-year-old Macy woman was killed Wednesday at Old U.S. 31 and U.S. 31 in a twovehicle accident.
Police said Doris A. FRITZ, 3494 E. Channel Drive, died at the scene of a broken neck and crushed chest.
Fritz was d riving south on Old U.S. 31 at 4:47 p.m. and attempting to cross the four-lane traffic when her car collided with a northbound van driven by Mickey O. WILSON Marion.
Fritz's car rolled one time and stopped off the roadway.
She was not wearing a seatbelt. Rochester firefighters extricated her from the back of the car. Wilson was wearing a seatbelt and suffered facial injuries. He was released from Woodlawn Hospital.
Wilson told police he looked up from reaching for a cup of coffee and saw Fritz driving into his path. He was cited with driving while suspended, but Fulton County Sheriffs Deputy, Larry JOLLEY, investigator of the accident, said he was not at fault.
Neither of the two drivers had consumed any alcohol, Jolley said. Fulton County EMS and Indiana State Police also were called to the accident.
Ftitz's death is the sixth this year on Fulton County's roads.

Margie M. Mattix
July 26, 1932-July 30, 1997
Margie M. MATTIX. 65, 4070 W. 700 S., Claypool, died at 9:20 a.m., Wednesday, at Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Born to Alton B. and Dessie M. LANDIS SHIREMAN in Akron, she married Robert E. MATTIX on April 8, 1953. He survives. She was a member of the Burket United Methodist Church, and worked at Dalite Screen, Warsaw.
Surviving with her husband, Claypool, are three daughters, Mrs. Kerry (Dana) STOGSDILL, Warsaw, Mrs. Chris (Sandy) VOGEL, Mentone, Mrs. Craig (Vicki) UTTER, Columbia City; seven grandchildren: one sister, Mrs. Leon (Betty) SCHIPPER, Akron.
Preceding her in death is one brother, Paul SHIREMAN.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Burket United Methodist Church. Revs. Don POYSER and Mark ENGLE will officiate. Visitation is from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday, at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. Burial is at Silver Creek Cemetery.

Thelma O. McVay
April 17, 1914-July 30, 1997
Thelma O. McVAY, 83, Royal Center, died at 10:10 p.m., Wednesday, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.
Born to Earl H. and Bessie Blanche MURRAY BAKER in Grass Creek, she married Everett McVAY on Dec. 11, 1937. He survives.
She was a 1933 graduate of Lucerne High School, and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Grass Creek United Methodist Church and Ladies Aid.. She also enjoyed flowers.
Surviving with her husband are five sons, Wayne McVAY, Darl McVAY, and Marvin McVAY, all of Twelve Mile, Lyle McVAY, Poplar Bluff, Mo., Roger McVAY, Royal Center; six daughters, Carolyn SPITLER, Bunker Hill, Virginia NIMON, Columbia City, Anita MILLER, Royal Center, Connie AILES, Gas City, Linda GULLEY, Fort Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Faye MILLIGAN, Poplar Bluff; two brothers, Forrest M. BAKER, Kewanna, Dale A. BAKER, Royal Center; one sister, Helen M. BONNELL, Star City: 43 grandchildren: 19 great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death is one brother and one great grandson.
Services are 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Grass Creek United Methodist Church. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at Harrison Metzger Funeral Home, Royal Center, and one hour before services at the church. Burial is at Grass Creek Cemetery,. Grass Creek. Memorials may be made to the Grass Creek United Methodist Church and Ladies Aid.

Friday, August 1, 1997

Kathleen E. Rankin
Kathleen E. RANKIN, 54, formerly of 1519 Jefferson St., Rochester, died at 10 p.m. Thursday, at ExtendaCare.
Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Saturday, August 2, 1997

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Monday, August 4, 1997

Kenneth W. Bledsoe
Jan. 21, 1925-Aug. 1, 1997
Kenneth W. BLEDSOE, 72, Russiaville. died 8:30 p.m. Friday, at St. Vincents Hospital, Indianapolis.
Born to Russell and Alma INMAN BLEDSOE in Sullivan County, he married Esther B. MIKESELL BLEDSOE on Aug. 23, 1952. She survives.
He was a 1943 graduate of Union High School, Duggers and served in the Navy from 1943-1946 in WWII. He was a member of the Eastern Wood Carvers Club, and Russiaville American Legion Post #412. He was retired from Delco Electronics as aN Electrican after 31 years of service. He loved golf.
Surviving with his wife are three sons and daughter-in-laws, Kevin and Kristi BLEDSOE, Forest [BLEDSOE], Michael [BLEDSOE] and Karla BLEDSOE, Garland, Texas, David "Duke" and Karen BLEDSOE, Bellows Falls, Vt.; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Jack and Ruth BLEDSOE, Linton, George and Ann SLY, Sullivan, and Paul BLEDSOE, Terre Haute: three sisters and one brother-in-law, Mary and Clelland HANNER, Bloomingdale, Jane BLEDSOE and Lois BLEDSOE, both of Sullivan; seven grandchildren, Michelle BLEDSOE, Travis BLEDSOE, Jacob BLEDSOE, Marie BLEDSOE, Jessica BLEDSOE, Samuel BLEDSOE, and Daniel BLEDSOE.
Preceding him in death is one sister.
Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Stout & Son Funeral Home, 200 E. Main St., Russiaville. Rev. J. P. HILL will officiate. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial information not available.
Memorials may be made to West Point Christian Church and the American Heart Association.

Bessie M. Flagg
March 17,1916-Aug. 1, 1997
Bessie M. FLAGG, 81, formerly of Gardens Court West, 400 W. Washington St., Plymouth, died at 11:58 p.m. Friday, at Miller's Merry Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth.
Born to Minor and Anna WARNER FLAGG in Marshall County.
She lived most of her life in the Marshall and Fulton County areas. She was a former employee of Culver Academies, and attended the Santa Anna United Methodist Church. Argos. Survivors include several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Preceding her in death are six sisters, Freda GIBBONS, Essie COOPER, Fran BABCOCK, Mary FREESE, Dorothy OVERMYER, and an infant sister Jessie FLAGG; three brothers, Clevie FLAGG, Glenn FLAGG, and Wayne FLAGG.
Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. and one hour before services at the funeral home. Burial is at Maxihcuckee IOOF Cemetery, Culver. Memorials may be made to the Marshall County Hospice.

Alberta C. Adair
July 27,1912-Aug. 3,1997
Alberta C. ADAIR, 85, Logansport, died at 1:05 a.m. Sunday, at Miller's Merry Manor, Logansport. ,
Born to Glenn D. and Elvie E. DAVIS HUMERICKHOUSE in Carroll County, she married Hosea "Sam"' ADAIR on March 21, 1942. He died in 1971.
She was a homemaker,
Survivors include two sons, Glenn ADAIR, Walton, Jon ADAIR, Logansport; one daughter, Kay Arlene ADAIR, Logansport: four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death are two brothers.
Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Kroeger Funeral Home. Rev. Don RUHL will officiate. Visitation is from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial is at Bethel Cemetery, Cass County.
Memorials may be made to.the Woodlawn Center.

Bryan L. Taylor
Bryan L. TAYLOR, 19. 6816, Yellow Creek Rd., Claypool, died unexpectedly Friday at George, Washington.
Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron.

Tuesday, August 5, 1997

John Andrew Bilby
Aug. 4, 1976-Aug. 3, 1997
John Andrew BILBY, 20, 423 South D St., Gas City, died 3:45 p.m. Sunday, at Marion General Hospital.
Born to Deborah Sue BILBY in Marion, he was handicapped.
Surviving with his mother, Deborah Sue BILBY, Mesick, Mich, are maternal grandparents Guy and Janelda BILBY, Gas City: one great-grandfather, John RYBOLT and his wife Betty, Swayzee; one half-brother, Walter Addison PEER, Mesick: two half-sisters, Tisha PEER and Sharon PEER, both of Mesick; uncles, cousins, and several aunts.
Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday, at Needham-Storey Chapel, 400 E. Main St., Gas City. Pastor Bob MOORE will officiate. Visitation is from 10 a.m until services. Burial is at Grant Memorial Park, Marion.

Bryan L. Taylor
May 16, 1978-Aug. 2, 1997
Bryan L. TAYLOR, 19, 6816 West Yellow Creek Rd., Claypool, died accidentally Friday at George, Washington.
Born to Jerrold and Diana HOPPER TAYLOR in Moses Wash., he was a senior at Tippecanoe Valley High School, Mentone.
Surviving are his step-father and mother, Ed and Diana WARREN, Claypool; his father, Jerrold TAYLOR, Seattle, Wash.; two sisters. Amanda [WARREN] and Margaret WARREN, Claypool; one brother, Aaron TAYLOR, Silver Lake; maternal grandmother, Beverly HOPPER, Winona Lake; paternal grandparents, John and Miriam SHARPE, Moses Lake, and Robert and Marge WARREN, Claypool.
Services are 4 p.m. Thursday, at the Beaver Dam United Methodist Church, Akron. Rev. Evelyn CAIN will officiate. Visitation is from 1 p.m. until services. Burial is at the Fairview Cemetery, Claypool.
Memorials may be made to the Family of Bryan L. Taylor.

Madison F. Stephenson
Madison F. STEPHENSON, 94, formerly of 106 S. Maple St., Argos, died at 6 a.m. today, at Milton Home, South Bend.
Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Kathleen E. Rankin
July 2' 1943-July 30, 1997
Kathleen E. RANKIN, 54, formerly of 1519 Jefferson St., Rochester, died at 10 p.m. Thursday, at Rochester ExtendaCare.
She was born to Charles T. and Clara I. LISS RANKIN in Camden, N.J.
She came here from Haddon Heights, N.J. in 1970 and lived in Rochester since. She was a retired secretary and a member of St. John Lutheran Church.
Surviving are several cousins.
Services were 1 p.m, Saturday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester. Rev: James KREFT will officiate. Visitation was from 11 a.m. Saturday until services. Burial was at Deedsville IOOF Cemetery.

Alberta C. Adair
Alberta C. ADAIR, 85, who died at 1:05 a.m. Sunday at Miller's Merry Manor, Logansport, did not have four great-grandchildren, but she had four grandchildren.
Their names are Todd ADAIR, Tampa, Fla., Krystal ADAIR, Orlando, Fla., Chuck ADAIR, Logansport, Beth Ann ADAIR, Logansport.

Wednesday, August 6, 1997

Doris A. Fritz
May 16,1934-July 30, 1997
Doris A. FRITZ, 63, MACY last Wednesday following mobile accident.
Born to Roger BOXELL and Helen BOXELL FOLTZ in Hartford City. she married Joseph D. FRITZ in 1955. He survives.
She lived 40 years in Anderson, moving to Macy one year ago. She was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church, and managed Autumn Wind Apartments for 10 years. She retired in 1996. She was a homemaker, mother, and grandmother.
Surviving with her husband is her mother, Helen BOXELL FOLTZ, Hartford City; two daughters, Cindy WEBB and her husband David, Anderson, Jody PURDY and her husband Steve, Daleville, four sons, Bill FRITZ and his wife Cindy, Daleville; Brian FRITZ and his wife Stacy, Anderson; Ron FRITZ and his fiance Chasity COLLETT of Dallas, Texas; Tim FRITZ and his wife Leslie, Anderson; 13 grandchildren, Cory WEBB and his wife Michelle. Jason WEBB and his wife Tami, Bradley J. WEBB, Ben FRITZ, Breanna FRITZ, Carly FRITZ, Brandy FRITZ, Jessica WHITE, Dustin PURDY, Brittney PURDY, Bethany, FRITZ, Tyler FRITZ, Katie HINSHAW; two great-grandchildren, Cierna PUTNAM and Aaron PUTNAM; two sisters, Shirley CARPENTER, Muncie, Melba SINCLAIR and her husband Allen, Hartford City, several nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death is her father, Roger BOXELL; one brother, Larry BOXELL; one, sister, Brenda BERRIER.
Mass of Christian Burial was at 1 p.m. Monday at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Anderson. Father Edward DHONDT officiated. A Vigil Service was 7 p.m. Sunday at the Rozelle-Johnson Funeral Service, Anderson. Visitation was from 2-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Cremation followed the service.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Madison F. Stephenson
June 2, 1903-Aug. 5, 1997
Madison F. STEPHENSON formerly of 106 S. Argos died at 6 a.m. Tuesday at Milton Home, South Bend.
Born to John Charles and Katherine ARMONTROUT STEPHENSON in Argos, he married Grace Elizabeth DRAKE on June 28, 1928. She died Jan. 18, 1992. He was a resident of Milton Home since May 7, 1996. He owned and operated the J.C. Stephenson & Son Grocery Store in Argos for 32 years. He attended Purdue University, West Lafayette, and was a member of the Argos United Methodist Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Betty) KNOTH, San Diego, Calif., one son, John M. STEPHENSON and his wife Barbara GENTNER, Granger; seven grandchildren, seven greatgrandchildren.
Preceding him in death are his parents.
Services are 10 a.m. Thursday, at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos. Revs. Ed ERSKIN and Robin SMITH will officiate. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. today, and one hour before services Thursday at the funeral home. Burial is at Argos Maple Grove Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Argos United Methodist Church and the Hospice of St. Joe County.

Mary Frances Wilson
Aug. 12,1916-Aug. 5,1997
Mary Frances WILSON,. 80, 2193 E. 150 S., Rochester, died early Tuesday morning in her home. Born to Charles and Lillian MOW STURKEN in Rochester, she married Tilman WILSON on Dec. 24, 1934. He died Sept.11, 1995.
She was a life long resident of Rochester. She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, and the Mt. Zion Club.
Survivors Include one daughter, Mrs. Jaan (Roberta) KANGILASKI, Philadelphia; one son, Loren WILSON and his wife Sherry, Rochester; four grandchildren, Tim WILSON, Rochester, Traci SAYLORS, Indianapolis, Tom and Tad WILSON, both of Indianapolis; four step-grandchildren, four step-great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death are one brother and one sister.
Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester. Rev. Donald BRENNEMAN will officiate.
Visitation Is from 4-8 p.m. Thursday and two hours before services Friday at the funeral home. Burial is at the Rochester IOOF Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church.

Michael A. Saylor
Feb. 18, 1972-Aug. 5, 1997
Michael A. SAYLOR, 25, Route 6, Peru, died at 4 a.m. Tuesday at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis.
He was born to Donald J. and Marilyn DePOY SAYLOR in Logansport.
Survivors include his mother, at home; two brothers, Donald J. SAYLOR, at homc, and Troy M. SAYLOR, Seattle, Washington State; three sisters, Jackie CALFEE, Peru, Kim THOMAS, California, Tamara WARNER, Texas. He is preceded in death by his father.
Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, Peru. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Friday at the Funeral Home. Burial is at Mount Hope Cemetery, Peru.

Bryan L. Taylor
Services [for Bryan L. TAYLOR] are 4 p.m. Thursday, at the Beaver Dam United Methodist Church, Akron, Rev. Evelyn CAIN will officiate.
Visitation is from l p.m. until services at the church. Burial is at Fairview Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the family of Bryan L. Taylor.

Richard H. Dice
Jan. 9,1929-Aug. 5, 1997
Richard H. DICE, 67, Rochester, died at 8:45 p.m. Tuesday at Life Care Center.
He was born to Chauncey and Blanche BEATTIE DICE in Logansport.
He lived most of his life in Fulton, and owned and operated the Dice Oil Company, Fulton, for many years. He lived at Life Care Center for 23 years.
Surviving are his guardians, Mr. Allan and Phyllis HEMINGER, Rochester; several cousins, including Mrs. Duane (Janet) HACKWORTH, Akron.
Services are 1 p.m. Thursday, at the Foster & Good Funeral Homc, Rochester. Rev. Steve FLECK will officiate. Visitation is from noon until services at the funeral home. Burial is at the Fulton Cemetery.

Thursday, August 7, 1997

Myrtle Mae Stansell
July 7, 1916-Aug. 6, 1997
Myrtle Mae STANSELL, 81, Royal Center. died at 8:25 a.m. Wednesday, at Logansport
Memorial Hospital.
Born to Alonza and Georgia PHERSON McCLISH in Royall Center, she married Franklin STANSELL on July 31, 1972. He died March 8, 1984.
She was the former owner of the Indiana Cafe, Rochester, and was a member of the Christian Science Church.
Survivors include three daughters, Anna V. TRIBBETT, Royal Center, Carolyn Sue COOK, Rochester, Patricia Lee STILES, Knoxville, Tenn.; one brother, Johnny McCLISH, Alexandria, two sisters, Bernice WILLIAMS, .Alexandria, Thelma BEAMER, North Webster; one brother-inlaw, Elmer WILLIAMS, Warsaw; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren: one great-great- grandchild.
Preceding her in death is one great-granddaughter, and a great-grandchild. [sic]
Services are 2:30 p.m. Friday at Fisher Funeral Chapel, Logansport. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral chapel. Burial is at Davis Cemetety, Burnettsville,

Laura M. Boughan Horn
Feb. 3,1951 -Aug. 6,1997
Laura M. BOUGHAN HORN, 46, 6950 South County Road 25 West, Rochester, died at 9:50 a.m. Wednesday, at the Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Born to Clayson and Virginia RENBARGER WIMMER in Peru, she married Dale L. HORN on Nov. 10, 96. He survives.
She was a 1969 graduate of Maconaquah High School, and was a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening, yard work and crafts.
Surviving with her husband, is one daughter, Amber Lynn MALOTT and her husband Mike, Akron: one step-daughter, Cara HORN, Rochester; one brother, Rick WIMMER, Bunker Hill; father and step-mother, Clayson and Janis WIMMER, Naples, Fla.: two grandchildren, Austin and Kristen MALOTT, Akron, three nephews.
Services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday at MeCloskey-Hamilton Gundrum Funeral Home. Rev. E. G. FEASEL will officiate. Visitation is from 2-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial is at the Fulton Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Austin and Kristen Malott and Cara Horn Trust Fund.

John C. "Jack" Anderson
John C. "Jack" ANDERSON, 75, formerly of Logansport, died Tuesday under the care of Hope Hospice, Cape Coral, Fla,
He retired after 25 years on the police department and also as head of security with the Wilson Packing Company.
He was a World War II Navy veteran.
Survivors include his children, Judi FAIR, Jill CROUCH and Harold ANDERSON, all of Cape Coral, Fla., Carol CARNEY and Mike YOUNG, both of Logansport; sisters, Tish KNOX, Cape Coral, Mary ENGELBRECHT, Logansport; brother, Keith ANDERSON, Bruce Lake; 12 grandchildren: one great-grandchild.
Graveside memorial services are planned at a later date at Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Hospice, 9470 Health Park Circle, Fort Myers, Fla. 33908.

Friday, August 8, 1997

Ella Mae Vice
Jan. 22, 1935-Aug. 7, 1997
Ella Mae VICE, 62, 4981 W. Boicourt Dr., Rochester, died at 11:45 a.m. Thursday, at home.
Born to Charles GOUCH and Marie CALANDRE BURROUGH in Detroit, Mich., she married Jesse E. VICE on Feb, 14, 1967. He survives.
She lived her entire life in the Rochester Community. She was retired from Federal-Mogul, Leiters Ford, She was a charter member of Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge No. 852, Rochester.
Surviving with her husband are two sons, Charles E. VICE and his wife Pamela, and Douglas KLINE and his wife Linda, both of Rochester; two daughters, Mrs. Randy (Jacqueline) HOSKINS, Plymouth, Mrs. Bruce (Denise J.) BAKER, Kewanna; seven grandchildren, Nicholas VICE, Corey and Nichole VICE, Ryan and Daniel BAKER, Cindy and Tim HOSKINS, two sisters, Patricia ELTOUNI, Jacksonville, Fla., Mrs. James (Frances) KERR, Rochester, two brothers, Jack LOWRY and his wife Pauline, and Robert LOWRY and his wife Betty, both of Detroit.
Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Friday and two hours before services at the funeral home. Burial is at Leiters Ford Cemetery.

Jill Suzanne Eisenman Damron
April 13,1966-Aug. 7,1997
Jill Suzanne EISENMAN DAMRON, 31, 2032 E. 300 N, Rochester, died following an automobile accident Thursday.
Born to Howard Raymond and Sue Ann BARKMAN EISENMAN in South Bend, she had been married to Harold DAMRON.
She was a 1984 graduate of Rochester Hgh School, and a nursing student at Ivy Tech, Kokomo. She would have graduated in two weeks. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church Rochester, and worked at Wal-Mart, Rochester.
Survivors include her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard EISENMAN, Rochester; two daughters, Miss Stacy EISENMAN and Miss Courtney DAMRON, both of Rochester; two sisters, Mrs. Roger (Judy) TERRY, Rochester, Miss Jennifer EISENMEN, Kokomo; maternal grandfather Mr. Kenneth MENZIE Sr., Plymouth; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Mary
EISENMAN Rochester.
Preceding her in death is her maternal grandmother, Leatha MENZIE, on Aug. 8, 1996 and her paternal grandfather, Mr. Howard EISENMAN in April 1968.
Services are 1 p.m. Sunday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester. Rev. Jeff TAYLOR will officiate. Visitation is from 3-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Saturday and one hour before services. Burial is at Mentone Cemetery.
Memorials may be made in her name to the Nurse Training at IVY Tech, Kokomo.

Saturday, August 9, 1997

[no obits]

Monday, August 11, 1997

Sarah E. Gunter
Dec. 25, 1929-Aug. 9, 1997
Sarah E. GUNTER, 67, 418 E. 10th St., Rochester, died at 5:48 p.m. Saturday, at Woodlawn Hospital.
Born to Charles and Susie HOOK SUITER in Burnettsville, she married Russell L. GUNTER on Aug. 28, 1948. He died Nov. 11, 1993.
She lived in Rochester for six years after coming from Fulton.
She was an employee of Chamberlain Products, Akron, and a member of the Rochester Church of God.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Donald (Anna) ROWAN, Fulton, Mrs. David J. (Myra) COVER, Logansporti Mrs. Sue AMOR, Kewanna: one son, Russell G. GUNTER, Star City; 17 grandchildren; one great-grandchild, one sister, Betty CARMIN, Logansport, one brother, Robert SUITER, Earl Park.
Preceding her in death is one sister, two brothers, and one step-brother.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester. Rev. Larry PYEATT will officiate. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Monday and after 9 a.m. until services Tuesday, at the funeral home. Burial is at Grass Creek Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

Thelma M. Ulshafer
Nov. 14, 1922-Aug. 10, 1997
Thelma M. ULSHAFER, 74, 472 E. Canal St., Peru, died at 12:34 p.m. Sunday, at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru.
Born to Harry and Effie MULLINIX EBERLE in Peru, she married Harold ULSHAFER on April 10, 1948. He survives.
She was a homemaker.
Surviving with her husband is one son, Robert ULSHAFER, Peru; four daughters, Beth Ann CLARK, Katherine M. ULSHAFER, Melanie Ann ULSHAFER, and Regina "Jenny" ULSHAFER, all of Peru; one half-brother, Jerry RICHARDSON, Bunker Hill; one sister, Phyllis June BOOKS Rochester, one step-sister, Rhoda FISHER, Bunker Hill; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death is one daughter, Marcia OGAN; three brothers, James EBERLE, Harry EBERLE,, and Eugene EBERLE.
Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, Peru. Pastor Steve FLECK will officiate. Visitation Is from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home. Burial is at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Peru.

Helen L. Towle
Feb. 20, 1916-Aug. 9, 1997
Helen L. TOWLE, 81, 805 Baker St., Lot 62, Plymouth, died at 11:20 a.m. Saturday. at St. Joseph's Hospital, Plymouth.
Born to Clem E. and C. Marie BAYLESS BOWEN in Fulton County, she married George H. TOWLE on Dec. 23. 1934. He died Dec. 10, 1978.
She was educated in the Plymouth School system, and was a homemaker. She was an avid seamstress. She was a sales clerk in Towles' Infants and Children's Store, Plymouth, for six years. She was a member of the Pretty Lake Trinity United Methodist Church, and enjoyed crossword puzzles.
Survivors include one son, Don TOWLE and his wife Beverly, Plymouth; two daughters, Donna Jean GARRISON and her husband Jeff, New Castle, Norma Marie STRICKLER and her husband Bill, Crawfordsville; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Harold BOWEN and his wife Marcelle, La Porte, Clem BOWEN Jr., Sun City, Ariz.
Preceding her in death are two brothers, Roy [BOWEN] and Robert BOWEN.
Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Johnson Danielson Funeral Home 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth. Pastor Charles KRIEG will officiate, assisted by Richard SHIREMAN. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today and two hours before services at the funeral home. Burial is at New Oakhill Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Pretty Lake United Methodist Church.

Pauline Edna DeKeyser
Jan. 13,1921-Aug. 11, 1997
Pauline Edna DeKEYSER, 76, 3461 E. 200 N., Rochester, died at 6 a.m. today, in her home.
Born to Alex and Edna THOMAS GREVEN in Mt. Clemens, Mich., she married Charles H. DeKEYSER on Sept. 21, 1940. He survives.
She lived in the Rochester area since 1974; and was a homemaker. She was a'member of the 31 Club, and a Girl Scouts of America Leader while in Mt. Clemens.
Surviving with her husband is one daughter, Mrs. Gary (Donna) KRUSO, Warrner Robins, Ga.; one son, Jerry DeKEYSER and his wife Annis, Rochester; three grandchildren, Tabitha DeKEYSER, Rochester, Scott BURLINGAME, Warrner ROBINS, Cleveland, Ohio ; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Mary CLEVENGER, Mt. Clemens; one brother, Harry GREVEN and his wife Joyce, Mt. Clemens.
Preceding her in death are her parents and one brother, Edmund [GREVEN].
Arrangements are pending at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.

Tuesday, August 12, 1997

Letha M. Miller
April 10, 1914-Aug. 11, 1997
Letha M. MILLER, 83, 1036 E. Singer Rd., North Manchester, died at 4:30 a.m. Monday, at her home.
Born to Marland and Ivy Hazel BOYER GREEN, she married Cecil H. MILLER on Sept. 27, 1936. He died Oct. 1, 1995.
A homemaker, she attended Missionary Church, North Manchester.
Survivors include three sons, Wayne H. MILLER, Dick L. MILLER, and Paul E. MILLER, all of North Manchester; two daughters, Mrs. Michael (Mary Lou) REED, Akron, Mrs. Paul (Ruth A.) KLINE, North Manchester; two brothers, Verlin GREEN, Wynnwood, Okla., Junior GREEN, Warsaw; three sisters, Mrs. David (Lucille) BOWMAN, Pierceton, Mrs. Floyd (Katherine) WALTERS, Burket, Mrs. Kenneth (Dorothy) CULVER, Tempe, Ariz.; one grandchild; one great-grandchild.
Preceding her in death are three sisters.
Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday, at DeLaughter-McKee Moruary North Manchester. Rev. Dan BINKLEY will officiate. Visitation is from 2-8 p.m. today, and one hour before services, at the funeral home. Burial is at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Wabash County Cancer Society.

Wednesday, August 13, 1997 to Thursday, August 14, 1997

[no obits]

Friday, August 15, 1997

La Vaughn Duke
Jan. 30, 1910-Aug. 18, 1997
La Vaughn DUKE, 87, Smith Court, Rochester Wednesday at Woodlawn Hospital following an extended illness.
She was born in Delaware County, and married Calvin DUKE. He died in 1980.
She lived in Eaton from 1939-1991, then moved to Rochester. She worked for Delaware County Superintendent of Schools from 1927-1943, and worked at Royerton School from 1944-1949. She was a member of Eaton United Methodist Church, and was a member of American Legion Auxiliary 90, Eaton.
Survivors include one son, Timothy DUKE and his wife Trudy, Rochester; one daughter, Christi JONES, Muncie: one brother, Larry STOTLER and his wife Marilyn, Muncie: two sisters, Lucille ASHCRAFT and her husband Virgil, Leesburg, Fla., Billie LEE and her husband Raymond, Selma; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death with her husband were three sisters.
Services are 11 a.m. Saturday, at Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, Eaton. Rev. Leon POMEROY will offlciate. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Friday, and three hours before services, at the funeral home. Burial is at Union Cemetery.

Larry J. Mersch
Jan. 26,1929-Aug. 14, 1997
Larry J. MERSCH, 68, 8262 W. 275 N., Kewanna, died at 9:50 a.m. Thursday at Woodlawn Hospital.
Born to Peter and Hilda SAUTER MERSCH in Nebraska, he married Vivian "Biv" HOLCOMB on Sept. 20, 1958. She survives.
He was a retired farmer, blacksmith, and did backhoe work. He was a member of the St. Ann Catholic Church, Kewanna, the Monterey American Legion and the Kewanna VFW, James Talbott Post. He liked antiques and restored furniture. Enjoyed restoring windmills and drilled wells to put them up on. He was also a member of the National Rifle Association. He was a Sgt. with the 1st Battalion, U.S. Marines in Korea, 1951-1952.
Surviving with his wife are three sons, Scott MERSCH, Kewanna, Bart MERSCH, Westminister, Colo., Stacey MERSCH, Nappanee, two daughters, Juanita RUDE, Kewanna, Julie MOONEY, Rochester: four sisters, Elnora GUNTER, LaHabra, Calif., Catherine BONGE, Freemont, Neb., Josephine SPIERING, Whittier, Calif., Cecelia WHITAKER, Fresno, Calif.; 13 grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were three brothers, and one sister.
Services are 10 a.m. Monday at St. Ann Catholic Church. Father John ZAHN will officiate. There is a Scripture Vigil at 7:30 p.m, Sunday followed by the Rosary at the funeral home. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Sunday, at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, and two hours before services at the funeral home. Burial is at Moon Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Fund and toward Graveside military services.

Geneva B. "Babe" Gray
Nov. 9,1917-Aug. 14, 1997
Geneva B. "Babe" GRAY, 79, 202 E. R6chester St.. Akron, died at 11:30 p.m. Thursday at Memorial Hospital, South Bend.
Born to Fred and Ethel MERRELL DILLARD in Howard County, she married Robert L. GRAY on Sept. 19, 1938. He died July 1, 1996.
She was retired from the former Control's, North Manchester, and was a member of the Denver Baptist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Lawrence (Bonnie) OVERLANDER, Akron, Mrs. Dan (Barbara) GABY, Akron; two granddaughters; seven great-grandchildren; two stepgrandaughters; two step-grandchildren: one sister, Elnora KRIEG, Akron: one brother, William DILLARD and his wife Marjorie, Muncie.
Preceding her in death with her husband and parents, was one sister, Irene OGLE: one brother, Donald DILLARD.
Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. Rev. Lowell BURRUS will officiate. Visitation is from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial is at the Akron Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Akron-Henry Township Fire Department.

Saturday, August 16, 1997

Sue F. Jaeger
May 1, 1941 -Aug. 15,1997
Sue F. JAEGER, 56, 483 East U.S. 24, Warsaw, died at 12:35 P-M. Friday at her home following a four-year illness.
She was born in Miami County to Alvia and Juanita WAGNER SMITH. She was formerly employed at Patten Monument and Wearly Monument. She did volunteer work for the Drop-In Center, Fort Wayne..
Surviving with her mother, who lives in Kokomo, are one daughter, Danita HANCOCK, Wabash; one son, Raymond A. JAEGER, Wabash; three grandchildren, Joseph P. [JAEGER], Charles A. [JAEGER] and Jessica P. JAEGER. one brother, Alvia SMITH, Rochester, and one sister, Linda GOLLEY, Covington. Preceding in death was her father.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 West Third St., Peru Burial will be in the Mount Hope Cemetery, Peru. Friends may call 2-6 p.m. Sunday.

Monday, August 18, 1997

Michael "Mick" Daniel Lahman
Nov. 9, 1940-Atig. 17, 1997
Michael "Mick" Daniel LAHMAN, 56, 755 W. 13th St., Rochester, died at 5 a.m.
Sunday, at Woodlawn Hospital.
Born to Oscar D. and Katherine ZIMPLEMAN LAHMAN in Winamac, he married Marcia K. MORGAN. She survives.
He lived most of his life in the Leiters Ford and Rochester communities. He was employed by the Futton-Marshal County Coop, where he worked for 11 years. A U.S. Army veteran, he was an avid golfer and Indiana University sports fan.
Surviving with his wife are one daughter, Mrs. John (Mindy) MARRS, Rochester, one son, Ryan LAHMAN, Rochester; one granddaughter, Taylor MARRS, Rochester; mother, Katherine E. LAHMAN, Rochester: three sisters, Mrs. Thomas (Karen) RUSSELL, Mrs, Don (Susan) SCOTT, both of' Valparaiso, and Gail GRAVLEE, Atlanta, Ga.; two brothers, Ronald LAHMAN and his wife Kay, Panama, City, Fla., Dean LAHMAN and his wife Carol, Rochester: several nieces and nephews. Prececiing him in death is his father, in 1985, and a brother, Kenneth [LAHMAN], in 1995.
Services are 11 a.m. Wednesdayat Foster & Good funeral Home, Rochester. Rev. Jeffrey S. TAYLOR will officiate. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and two hours before services at the. funeral home. Burial is in Rochester JOOF Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Heart Fund.

Wayne Riley Crow
Feb. 25, 1917-Aug. 15, 1997
Wayne Riley CROW, 80, 20312 Nutmeg Rd., Argos, died at 6 p.m. Fridayy in his home.
Born to William S. and Lenora LOCKWOOD CROW in Argos, he married Helen M, SMITH on Jan. 25, 1942. She survives.
He. was a retired farmer and a member of the Santa Anna United Methodist Church. He was a 55 year member of the Maxinkuckee IOOF Lodge No. 373 and a member of the Marshall County Farm Bureau Co-op. He. was a World War II U.S. Air Corps veteran, serving form 1942-1946, and an avid fisherman.
Surviving with his wife, who is at home, are three daughters, Mrs. Helen I. RINGER, Argos, Rev. and Mrs. Lyle (Betty J.) KRIEBEL, Brush, Colo., Diana L. GARNER, Argos; two sons, Larry W. CROW, and his wife Shirley, Plymouth, Bill CROW and his wife Nancy, Kewanna; 29 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Naomi CROW, Plymouth and Audrey CROW, Culver.
Preceding him in death are four sisters, two brothers, one grandson, one great-grandson, and a great-granddaughter.
Services were 10 a.m. today at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos. Rev. Warren WALMER officiated. Visitation was from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Sunday and one hour before services. The Maxinkuckee I.O.O.F. Lodge conducted a memorial service at 6 p.m. Sunday.
Memorials may be made to the Santa Anna United Methodist Church.

Orville D. Large
Sept. 19, 1914-Aug. 16, 1997
Orville D. LARGE, 82, 13367 Nutmeg Ridge Dr., Plymouth, died at 6:18 p.m. Saturday, at Miller's Merry Manor, Plymouth.
Born to Emery and Clovie Annice STAYTON LARGE in Leiters Ford, he married Clara E. CALHOUN on May 1, 1938. She died March 15, 1990.
Formerly of Monterey, he worked at Wanzer Dairy. He was a member of the Monterey United Methodist Church and the Monterey Volunteer Fire Department. He was a member of the Leiters Ford IOOF Lodge and the Monterey Town Council.
Survivors include, one daughter, Patricia ACRE and her husband Mike, Zephyrhills, Fla.; one daughter-in-law, Mary LARGE PERSONETTE, Versailles; two sons, John E. LARGE and his wife Mary, Culver, Dennis O. LARGE and his wife Rita, Plymouth; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Helen Jane SHRIVER, Argos; many nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death is one son, James LARGE; two sisters and four brothers.
Memorial services Are 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Boninc Funeral Home, Culver, Rev. Jeff JONES will officiate. No visitation is scheduled. Burial is at the Leiters Ford IOOF Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Monterey Volunteer Fire Department.

Jim G. Brown
March. 15, 1934-Aug. 18, 1997
Jim G. BROWN, 63, 9524 S. Indiana 25, Rochester, died at 6 a.m. today in his home.
Born to Carl and Effie "Peg" GOFF BROWN in Logansport, he married Shirley WILLIAMS on Dec. 7, 1963. She survives.
A building contractor, he attended Fulton United Methodist Church. He was a 1953 graduate of Fulton High School where he starred in basketball and later played for the Buttermilk Bob's basketballteam in an independent league.
Surviving with his wife are two sons, Patrick A. BROWN and his wife Jerri, Fulton, and J. Perry BROWN, Fulton; his mother, Mrs. Effie "Peg" REAMES, Fulton; four grandchildren Keisha BRYANT, Caleb [BROWN] and Anna BROWN, all of Fulton; one sister, Sherry MYERS, Plymouth; two brothers, Mick [BROWN] and Dan BROWN, Carson City, Nev.
Services arc 10:30 a. m. Thursday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Fulton, with Rev. George HAPNER officiating.
Visitation is from 3-8 p.m. Wednesday and after 9 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial is in Fulton Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Fulton United Methodist Church.

Tuesday, August 19, 1997 to Wednesday, August 20, 1997

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Thursday, August 21, 1997

Donald C. Smith
Dec. 24, 1932-Aug. 20, 1997
Donald C. SMITH, 64, 211 E. Aitken, Fulton, died at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, at Woodlawn Hospital.,
Born to Harold and Elzetta EASTERDAY SMITH in Logansport, he married Shirley I. ARBAUGH on Jan. 6, 1959. She survives.
He was a State Pharmacy Inspector for the Health Professional Bureau in Northern Indiana for nine years. He was formerly an Indiana State Police Detective Sergeant for 20 years and was with the State Police for 32 years. While with the State Police he was a member of the ISP Pioneers, and was active with FEDCO, where he was a past president and served on the Board. of Directors. He was also a former U.S. Marine assigned to the Air-Wing. He was a member of the Orient F & AM Lodge 272, Logansport, Scottish Rite Lodge, South Bend, and the Murat Shrine Club, Indianapolis. Politically, he was active in the Democratic Party where he was a Liberty Township committeeman.
Surviving, with his wife, who is at home, are three daughters, Mrs. Clayton (Ruby) TROGLEN, Fulton, Linda RODRIGUEZ, Plerceton, Mrs. Dale (Kara) GRAHAM, Macy, three sons, James D. RODRIGUEZ and his wife, Susan, Muncie, Mark RODRIGUEZ and his wife Gayle, Rochester, Donald C. SMITH Jr., Rochester; 12 grandchildren; father, Harold SMITH, Logansport; one sister, Mrs. Emitt (Karen) BARNELL, Kokomo.
Preceding him in death is his mother.
Services are 11 a.m. Saturday, at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester. Rev. George HAPNER will officiate. A memorial service conducted by the Masonic Lodge #665 is at 6 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Visitation is from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday, and two hours before service. The American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars will conduct military graveside services Saturday at the Fulton Cemetery.

R. Eugene Smith
R. Eugene SMITH, 88, Miller's Merry Manor, Culver, died at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday. at his residencc.
Bonine Funeral Home, Culver, is in charge of arrangements.

Friday, August 22, 1997

R. Eugene Smith
May 19,1909-Aug. 20,1997
R. Eugene SMITH, 88, died at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday at Miller's Merry Manor, Culver.
Born to Ralph H. and Edith ULERY SMITH in Ora, he married Viola M. PERRY on Jan. 17, 1933. She died on June 2, 1995.
He was a retired farmer. He was a member of the St. Mary's of the Lake Catholic Church and the Starke County Farm Bureau.
Survivors include three daughters Margaret L. BRADLEY, Indianapolis, Ruth FOX and her husband Kenneth, Plymouth, Catherine MULLER and her husband Phillip, Tinley Park, Ill.; two sons, Richard E. SMITH, Monterey, Glen E. SMITH, Noblesville; 15 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; three step great-grandchildren; one sister, Laverne crist, Plymouth.
Preceding him in death is one daughter, Maxine SMITH.
Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Anne's Catholic Church, Monterey. Rev. Dominic YOUNG will offlctate. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. -today at the Bonine Funeral Home, Culver. A rosary will be conducted at 5:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at St. Anne's Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to St. Anne's Catholic School, Monterey, or to St. Mary's of the Lake Catholic Church, Culver.

George C. Grossman
Feb. 23, 1931-Aug. 21, 1997
George C. GROSSMAN, 66, 7687 E. 150 N., Akron, died at 1:45 p.m. Thursday, at Life Care Center, Rochester.
Born to Lott and Corene HAGENBUSH GROSSMAN in Argos, he married Trella SCOTT on Nov. 23, 1954. She survives.
He was a 1949 graduate of Argos High School, a farmer and a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War.
Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Trina MILLER, Chester, Mrs. Jim (Carla) BEERY, Akron, Mrs. Bart (Della) CONLEY, Akron; four sons, Rodney GROSSMAN and his wife Kelly, Warsaw, Dan "Jake" GROSSMAN and his wife Arissa, Akron, Calvin GROSSMAN and his wife Nikki, Argos, Chad GROSSMAN and his wife Gretchen, Mt. Gilead, Ohio; 23 grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Jerome (Leona) YOUNG, Niles, Micb., Mrs. Hank (Virginia) BOLLHOEFER, Tyner, Donna ROBB, LaPorte; four brothers, Leroy GROSSMAN and his wife Donnabelle, Rochester, Lowell GROSSMAN and his wife Bonnie, Argos, Merle GROSSMAN and his wife Dorothy, Argos, Richard "Dick" GROSSMAN, Culver.
Preceding him in death are his parents; a twin sister, Martha LONGSTRETH; two brothers, Gerald [GROSSMAN] and Dwight GROSSMAN. two granddaughters, Catherine GROSSMAN and, Jennie CONLEY.
Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos. Rev. Lynn JESSUP will offlciate. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Saturday and one hour before services at the funeral home. Burial is at Argos Maple Grove Cemetery.

Eugene Lechler
Aug. 24, 1911-Aug. 21, 1997
Eugene LECHLER, 85, Hamasassa, Fla., died Thursday. Born in Germany, he married Carol BIDDINGER on April 27, 1942. She died Aug. 12, 1993.
He resided at Lake Manitou and later moved to Hamasassa, where he owned a fishing guide business. He was a member of the Great GRETONA HIGH WIRE ACT with the Cole Bros. Circus. He was given special recognition at the Round Barn Festival by the Historical Society. Sixty years ago he climbed the 70 feet tall court house flag pole and repaired the pulley.
Survivors included two granddaughters; a nephew, two sisters-in-law, Allene BIDDINGER, Rochester, and Vera BIDDINGER, both of Warsaw.
Preceding him in death with his wife is his son, Fred [LECHLER], on July 12, 1993.
Services are Monday at Wilder's Funeral Home, Hamasassa.

Melvin Earl Muurphy
Melvin Earl MURPHY, 4606 W. 100 N., Rochester, died at 2:15 a.m. today at his residence.
Arrangements are pending at F & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.

Charies L. Spohn Jr.
Word was received that Charles L. SPOHN Jr., 71, Cincinnati, Ohio, died Friday, July 27, in his home. Born to Charles and Valura BRADWAY SPOHN In Rochester, he married Dorothy McCONVILLE on Sept. 23, 1949. She survives.
He served in the U.S. Army from 1944-1946 and was active in community services. He was an Associate Director of the Ohio State University Marching Band from 1952-1963; Director of the OSU Marching Band from 1964-1969; Professor of Music at OSU from 1951-1970, former Associate Dean of the College of Arts at OSU from 1968-1970; Dean of College of Fine Arts at Wichita University, Wichita, Kan. from 1970-1973, Dean of the School of Fine arts, Miami University from 1973-1983. They moved to the Cincinnati area in 1986.
Survivors include his wife, Cincinnati; two sons, David SPOHN Illinois, Steven SPOHN, Cincinnati,, one grandson, Ryan RAMBICURE: two sisters, Jean LEE, Indianapolis, Janice SPOHN, North Carolina.
Memorial services were planned for a later date at Ohio State University. Charles C. Young Funeral Home, Ross, Ohio was in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to The Ohio State University Foundation: For the Charles Spohn Scholarship Fund, at Ohio State University, 113 Fawcett Center, 2400 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio 43210.

Saturday, August 23, 1997

Ida A. White
Ida Alice WHITE, 92, of Box 56703, North Pole, Alaska and formerly of 18513 South Kenilworth Road, Argos, died at 7:30 a.m. Friday at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital following an illness. Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Monday, August 25, 1997

Kelly Sean Spry
Alcohol was a factor in the lateSaturday one-car accident that killed an Elkhart man on Olson Road.
Kelly Sean SPRY, 30, Elkhart, died .when the car in which he was riding failed to negotiate a curve and left Olson Road, west of Fulton County Road 800 West. The car rolled several times, ejecting Spry, then landing on him. The wreck was at 10:13 p.m.
Fulton County Sheriff Bruce BAKER said it is not yet known who was driving the car. Another man, John TAYLOR, was able to crawl out of the wreckdd car.
Taylor, who was staying in the area but has an Elkhart driver's license address, walked to a nearby residence and found someone to drive him to the hospital.
He was treated and released from Pulaski Memorial for head cuts.
Baker said officers did some sleuthing to figure out Taylor's name and whereabouts after.the crash.
They called surrounding area hospitals and found him at the Winamac hospital.
They learned at the scene the two men had recently left a Leiters Ford Tavern, Baker said.
No blood-alcohol content results have returned from a test of Spry at Woodlawn Hospital. Taylor also was tested. Results have not returned but there is no doubt, Baker said, he had been drinking.
Baker said it does not appear the vehicle was traveling at an excessive rate of speed. Officers believe neither was wearing a seat belt.
It was Fulton County's eighth traffic, fatality of the year.

Melvin Earl Murphy
Feb. 7,1934-Aug. 22,1997
Melvin Earl MURPHY, 63 100 N., Rochester, died at Friday, in his home.
Born to George and Madge GILBERT MURPHY in Kokomo, he married Nancy K. SCHULTZ on May 25, 1952. She survives.
He was an electrical maintenance supervisor for U.S. Steel, Gary, until retiring in 1981. He was a member of the U.S. Steel Concert Choir, the Good Fellow Carolers, and the Innovator Swing Choir in Gary. He was a member of the First Christian Church, Rochester, where he served as an elder, trustee, and chairman of the board. He sang in the choir for over 30 years. He was present Master of the Masonic Lodge No. 79, Rochester, and the past Master at the Prairie F & A.M. Lodge No. 125, Renssalear. He was also a member of the Scottish Rite and Mizpah Shrine Temple.
Surviving with his wife, at home, are three sons, Marvin MURPHY and his wife Roxann, Richard E. MURPHY and his wire Paula J., David E. MURPHY and his wife Dee Dee, all of Rochester: one daughter, Mrs.Charles (Deborah Rae) ALLCOTT, Pensacola, Fla.; nine grandchildren, Chase and Ryan ALLCOTT, Pensacola, Marci [MURPHY[, Eric [MURPHY], Ben [MURPHY], Justin [MURPHY], Kacy [MURPHY], Garrett [MURPHY], and Karla MURPHY, all of Rochester; one sister, Mrs. Tom (Linda) COVER, Rensselear; six brothers, Ray MURPHY and his vafe Patty, Ralph MURPHY and his wife Elgie, Robert MURPHY, Mike MURPHY and his wife Rhonda, Dode MURPHY, all of Rensselear; Donald MURPHY and his wife Nancy, Monticello; mother-in-law, Edrie SCHULTZ, Rochester.
Preceding him in death are parents, and one sister, Betty WIDMAN.
Services were 11 a.m, today the First Christian Church. Revs. Chris DODSON and Teal YOUNCE officiated. Rochester Masons conducted a memorial service in the funeral home at 7 p.m. Sunday. Visitation was from 3-8 p.m. Sunday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester and one hour before services at the church. Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church and the American Cancer Society.

John W. Adams
July 22,1905-Aug. 22, 1997
John W. "Jack" ADAMS, 92, 1245 Green Acre Ct., Wabash, died at 11:05 a.m. Friday, at Wabash Skilled Care Center.
Born to Claude and Mary Ammanda RHODA ADAMS in Lafayette, he married Helen MOSS on March 4, 1939. She survives.
He was a member of the Wabash Presbyterian Church and a past member of the Wabash Community Service Board of Directors. He was a Cub Scout, Explorer and Boy Scout Leader in Wabash for over 50 Years. He retired from General Tire and Rubber, Wabash, after 27 1/2 years.
Survivors include his wife, at home, one son, John A. ADAMS, North Manchester; one daughter, Barbara HORTON, Fort Wayne: one sister-in-law, Mrs. James (Donna) O'DELL, Rochester: five grandchildren: seven great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson.
Services were 2 p.m. today at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Home Main St. Chapel, Wabash. Rev. Jeffrey SMITH officiated. Visitation was from 2-6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery, Andrews.

Letha A. Trigg
June 14,1924-Aug. 23, 1997
Lctha A. TRIGG, 73, 300 E. 4th St., Apt. 68, Rochester, died at 8:55 a.m. Saturday, at Life Care Center, Rochester.
Born to Earl and Martha STAINER HOMAN in Milford, she married Donald M. TRIGG on Sept. 21, 1941. He died April 27, 1991.
She worked at Topps Manufacturing Co., Rochester, for 16 years. She was employed by the Westville Correctional Center for 12 years. She was a member of the Apostolic Church of God, North Judson.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Donald (Mary) TIPTON, New Mexico, Mrs. Jack (Carol) WEBB, Junction City, Ky; three sons, David TRIGG, Texas, Donald L. TRIGG and his wife Sue, Rochester, Keith A. TRIGG, LaPorte; 12 grandchildren: nine great-grandchildren. Her parents, a granddaughter, and a great-granddaughter preceded in death.
Services are at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home with the Rev. Larry PYEATT officiating. Visitation is from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today and two hours before services.

Betty L. Scott
Aug. 25,1927-Aug. 24,1997
Betty L. SCOTT, 69, 1857E Rd., Tippecanoe died at 3:34 a.m. Sunday at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne.
She was born to Jerry and Edna BRADWAY SCOTT in Bremen. She was a graduate of Talma High School and worked at Coppes, Nappanee, as a wood finisher.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Fred (Virginia) RICHARDSON, Tippecanoe; one brother, Richard SCOTT and his wife Aloma, Elkhart.
Preceding her in death is one sister, Bonnie [BRADWAY].
Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at King Memorial Home, Mentone. Rev. Greg RITTENHOUSE will officiate. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday.
Burial is at Summit Chapel Cemetery, Bourbon.

Dorothy E. Taylor
Feb. 15,1920-Aug. 23, 1997
Dorothy E. TAYLOR, 77, 3774 E. 500 S., Macy, died at 10 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Hospital, Logansport.
Born to Harry and Emma COTNER SMITH in Cass County, she married Robert G. TAYLOR on June 20, 1943. He survives.
A homemaker, she belonged to the First Baptist Church, Rochester, and the Pleasant Hour Club.
Surviving with her husband, at home, are two daughters, Mrs. Braden (Sherry) CHANDLER, Macy, Mrs. Dennis (Joy) GRONINGER, Silver Lake, two sons, Lester TAYLOR and his wife Susan, Fairfield, Pa., Cary TAYLOR and his wife Sherri, Fishers; nine grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; several nieces and nephews; two sisters, Opal MILLER. Logansport, Olive HIPES, Royal Center.
Preceding her in death were two brothers, Victor [SMITH] and Paul SMITH: two sisters, Edna ZIMMERMAN and Edith LESLIE.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. Rev. Mark SPENCER will officiate. Visitation is from 4-9 p.m. today. Burial is at Plainview Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Irma K. Henry
March 1, 1915-Aug. 23,1997
Irma K. HENRY, 82, 1530 Treen St., Logansport., died at 7:53 p.m. Saturday at Chase Convalescent Center.
Born to Edward and Anna Elizabeth BRANDENBURG HEISHMAN in Idaville, she married Charles A. HENRY on March 1, 1936. He died Dec. 11, 1986.
She was a homemaker and worked for the H.W. Gossard Company. She was a member of the Main Street United Methodist Church, Cass County Senior Citizens, and the Cass County Widows Group.
. Survivors include one daughter, Cindy M. CAMP and her husband James ALLEN, Logansport; one daughter-in-law, Helen Sue HENRY, Logansport; one granddaughter, Michelle Lee CAMP; several nieces and nephews.
Prededing in death:. one son, James Lee HENRY, June 16, 1988; two sisters, Paulinc COX, June 12, 1992, Thelma HEISHMAN, in 1918.
Services are at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at McCloskey-Hamilton Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport. Revs. Mark BERG and Donald L. RUHL will officiate. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Main Street United Methodist Church.

Tuesday, August 26, 1997

Ida Alice White
May 29, 1905-Aug. 22, 1997
Ida Alice WHITE, 92, North Pole, Ak., died at 10:30 a.m. at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, Fairbanks.
Born to William and Nevada RUNKLE BRAGUNIER in Delphi, she married George William WHITE on May 24, 1940. He died Feb. 14, 1994.
She.lived in Argos most of her life and was a homemaker. She was a 78-year member of the Argos United Methodist Church and the Missionary Society.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Frank "Bill" (Esther M.) McFARLAND, North Pole; one sister, Mrs. Anna VanLUE, Plymouth; one niece, Mrs. Treva WEAVER, South Bend; one nephew, Mr. Willie VanLUE, Plymouth.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos. Rev. Robin SMITH win offlctate. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday and one hour before services. Burial is at Argos Maple Grove Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Argos United Methodist Churth.

Wednesday, August 27, 1997

John C. "Jack" Anderson
Memorial services for "Jack" ANDERSON, 75, who died Aug. 5 [sic], are 11 a.m. Friday, at Hope Cemetery Chapel, Logansport.

Hester Zimmerman
May 20, 1916-Aug. 26, 1997
Hester ZIMMERMAN, 81, Miller Merry Manor, Culver, formerly of 433 E. 18th St., Rochester, died at 2:06 p.m. Tuesday, at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshall County.
Born to Edward and Ida M. DAVIS STREBE in Miami County, she married Ralph ZIMMERMAN on April 15, 1936. She lived in Fulton County all her life and was a member of the Fulton United Methodist Church. She graduated from Fulton High School in 1936. She retired in 1981 from Edmonton Manufacturing Co., Rochester, after 30 years.
Survivors include one son, Edward ZIMMERMAN, Arvada, Colo.; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, two step-great-grandchildren, three sisters, Mrs. Louise RHODES, Atlanta, Ga., Mrs. Luella GRAY, Mrs. Helen SHRIVER, both of Palm Beach, Fla., one brother, Clifford STREBE, Clarksville, Tenn.; many nieces and nephews including Mrs. Sue ZARTMAN, Rochester, and Bonnie MONTGOMERY, Fulton.
Preceding her in death along with her husband: one son, Mark [ZIMMERMAN] in 1974; two sisters, Mrs. Ruth MATHIAS and Mrs. Gladys CLEMANS, two brothers, Harvey [STREBE] and Cleatis STREBE. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester. Rev. George HAPNER will officiate. Visitation is two hours before services. Burial is at the Rochester IOOF Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Fulton County RSVP Mini-bus Fund.

Henry Sriver
Henry SRIVER, 91, 1305 Jackson Blvd, Rochester, died at 10:05 p.m. Tuesday, at Woodlavrn Hospital.
Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

W. Howard Flugle
Jan 28, 1912-July 31, 1997
Word was received that former Akron resident, Howard FLUGLE, 85, Everett, Pa., died Thursday, July 31.
Born to W. Lester and Alice BECKLEY FLUGLE in Alum Bank, Pa., he married Akron native Mildred THOMPSON on April 27, 1935. She preceded him in death.
He was a member of the Cherry Lane Church of the Brethren.
Survivors include two daughters, Alice FEATHERS, Clearville, Pa., and Barbara BENNETT, Harpers Ferry, W.V.; five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren.
Services were 1 p.m. in the Dalla Valle Funeral Chapel, Everett.

Thursday, August 28, 1997

Harry Sriver
Feb. 25,1906-Aug. 26,1997
Harry SRIVER, 91, 1305 Jackson Blvd., Rochester, died at 10:02 p.m. Tuesday, at Woodlawn Hospital.
Born to John and Emmaline MERLEY SRIVER in Akron, he married Nadine ROE on June 24, 1934. She survives.
He was a Talma resident for many years and a retired farmer. He was also a former employee of Talma Fastener Corp., and attended Talma United Methodist Church.
Surviving with his wife, at home, is one daughter, Mrs. Loren (Janelene J.) HOPPING, Muncie; one son, Monte R. SRIVER, Dallas, Texas; five grandchildren, David HOPPING, Los Angeles, Mark HOPPING, Indianapolis, Todd SRIVER, Dayton, Ohio, Scott SRIVER, Chicago, Ryan SRIVER, Purdue University; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Garland [SRIVER] and Orville SRIVER, both of Akron.
Preceding him in death are three brothers and one sister.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Jean McCANN officiating. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Friday and after 9 a.m. Saturday. Burial is at the Rochester IOOF Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Talma United Methodist Church.

Friday, August 29, 1997

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Saturday, August 30, 1997

Willidean E. Moss
July 23, 1929-Aug 29, 1997
Willidean E. MOSS, 68, 1237 Tower Drive, Logansport, died at 8:51 p.m. Friday at home.
She was born July 23, 1929, to Orville and Edith SMITH CUMBERLAND in Rochester. She married Leroy E. MOSS April 30. 1948, in Logansport. He survives. She was a former sales clerk for Frick Hardware, Fulton, and had worked for Hamilton Standard, Auburn. She was a Member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 3790 Ladles Auxiliary and of Metea Baptist Church.
Surviving with her husband, at home, are: two sons, Rick MOSS, and his wife Lynne, Logansport, and Tim MOSS, New York City, one daughter, Cindy HARNESS and her husband Jim, Lucerne; two sisters, Dorla POWELL and her husband Dave, Hernando, Fla., and Darlene KUHN and her husband Don, Palmetto, Fla.; three grandsons, Mark [HARNESS], Blake [HARNESS] and Whitney HARNESS; and two granddaughters, Jill [MOSS] and Courtney MOSS. Funeral service is to be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Metea Baptist Church with Dr. Bryan CLEMENS officiating. Burial will be in Metea Cemetery. Visitation is from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday at McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home, 1603 E. Broadway St., Logansport, and for one hour prior to the funeral at the church. Memorials may be made to Metea Baptist Church.

Monday, September 1, 1997

[no paper - holiday]

Tuesday, September 2, 1997

Evelyn "Sally" V. Foust
Evelyn "Sally" V. FOUST, 67, Knob Noster, Mo., died at Lukes Hospital, Kansas City, Monday. Arrangements are pending at lTarrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna.

Clark E. Coughenour
July 23, 1929-Aug. 30. 1997
Clark F. COUGHENOUR, 68, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth, died at 7:47 p.m. Saturday, at Miller's Merry, Manor, Plymouth.
Born to Clark and Geraldine McMILLEN McCULLOUGH COUGHENOUR in Fulton County, he married Wanetta HAAG on July 11, 1951. She survives.
He was a lifelong resident of Fulton County and attended DeLong and Leiters Ford %chools. He served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. He worked as a laborer and foreman in the building trades and was employed by the Moriarty and Wickes Building Companies of Argos for 22 years. He enjoyed carpentry and loved being busy.
Surviving with his wife, Argos, is one daughter, Jean A. REDINGER, Argos, one son, David A. COUGHENOUR, Fort Sill, Okla.; three grandchildren, Natasha [COUGHENOUR] Christi [COUGHENOUR], and Anthony COUGHENOUR, Fort Sill; one sister, Helen BAKER, Chicago.
Preceding in death are his parents and one brother, Kenneth COUGHENOUR.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth. Rev. Paul McBRIDE, assisted by Elizabeth TERRILL will officiate. Visitation is from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home. Burial is at Maple Grove Cemetery. Special graveside rites will be conducted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Marshall County Post No. 1162.
Memorials may be made to the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Foundation.

Mary Alice Blackford Lozier
June 3, 1922-Sept. 1 1997
Mary Alice BLACKFORD LOZIER, 75. 18633 Indiana 331, Tippecanoe, died at 12:05 a.m. Monday at her home.
Born to Joseph BLACKFORD and Sarah SIEVERS in Marshall County, she married Charles LOZIER on Nov. 5, 1938.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Tippecanoe Community Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Sonny (Liz) CARPENTER, Bourbon; one son, Ray Dale LOZIER and his wife Faye, Baraga, Mich., one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Ron (Patricia) YORK, Etna Green. one son-in-law, Devon, Claypool and his wife Norma DUNNUCK: 20 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild: six sisters, Mrs. Rose HARROFF, Warsaw, Mrs. Carol BAUGHER, Helen McINTYRE, both of Tippecanoe, Sara KAUFFMAN, Etna Green, Vi WARD, Argos, Nancy KREFT, Platsville, Wis.: five brothers, Robert BLACKFORD, Warsaw, Dean BLACKFORD, Tippecanoe, Charles R. BLACKFORD, Las Vegas.
Preceding her in death are two daughters, Patricia DUNNUCK and Karen CORMICAN; one son, Charles LOZIER, two grandchildren; two sisters, Pauline BLACKBURN and Kathryn MONTELBANO, one brother, Paul BLACKFORD.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Deaton Funeral Home, Bourbon. Rev. Richard LEWKE will officiate. Visitation is from 3-9 p.m. Wednesday. Burial is at Summit Chapel Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Marshall County Hospice.

Helen M. Newell
April 6, 1911-Aug. 31, 1997
Helen M. NEWELL. 7272 S. 125 E. Macy, died at 4;30 p.m., Sunday, at Miller's Merry Manor, Logansport.
Born to Ben and Lula QUICK DAWALD in Fulton County, she married Everett D. NEWELL on Sept. 26, 1931. He died April 30, 1990.
She was a member of the Fulton Baptist Temple.
Survivors include three daughters, Mary MILLER, Mrs. Tom (Carolyn) ZARTMAN, both of Fulton, Mrs. Joseph (Alice) LEAVELL, Carmel; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death is one sister, Cleo DURBIN.
Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Fulton. Rev. Lonnie PETERS will officiate. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday and two hours before services. Burial is at the Fulton Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Fulton Baptist Temple or. the American Cancer Society.

Wednesday, September 3, 1997

Robert S. Place
July 13, 1917-Sept.1, 1997
Robert S. PLACE, 80, Route, 1, Denver, died at 7:25 a.m. Monday, at LifeCare Center, Rochester.
Born to Rollin S. and Myrtle M. MOON PLACE in Richland Tov.rnship, he married Josephine E. CORDER on Oct. 5, 1935. She survives.
A farmer, he attended Denver Baptist Church.
Surviving with his wife are two sons, Robert PLACE Jr., Garland, Texas, Michael J. PLACE, Peru; one daughter, Patricia R. FOUTS, Seymour; four grandchildren, Brian FOUTS, Seymour, Jean Ann FOUTS, Indianapolis, Channon PLACE, Peru, Robert R. PLACE, Garland:. two great-grandchildren, David FOUTS, Matthew FOUTS, both of Seymour, one sister, Frances SMITH, Peru.
Preceding him in death is one grandson, Bradley FOUTS; one sister, Rosanna BROWN.
Graveside services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Westlawn Cemetery, Denver. Rev. Steve bate will officiate. There is no visitation.
Memorials may be made to the Alzhieimers Fund or the Denver Baptist Church.

Evelyn "Sally" V. Foust
March 30, 1930-Sept.1, 1997
Evelyn "Sally" V. FOUST, 67, Knob Nobster Missouri, died at 10:45 a.m. Monday, at St. Lukes Hospital, Kansas City, Mo.
Born to Chester and Elizabeth EMMONS ENGLE in Mishawaka, she married Willard FOUST on Aug. 20, 1950. He died Jan. 29, 1968.
She was formerly of Kewanna, and graduated, from Kewanna High School in 1948. She was a retired inspector with Essex Wire Company, Logansport and a member of the Church of Christ, Kewanna.
Survivors include three daughters, Penny KEYSER, Rochester, Nancy EWING, Sandford, N.C., Cindy EASTWOOD, Knob Nobster, one son, Tom FOUST, Logansport; two brothers. Robert ENGLE and Bill DONATHAN, both of Kewanna; nine grandchildren; eight greatgrandchildren.
Preceding her in death with her husband is one grandson and one sister.
Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna; Rev. Cliff CANO will officiate. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial is at the Bruce Lake Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Kidney Foundation.

Thursday, September 4, 1997

Gladys S. Albright
Jan. 14, 1926-Sept.2, 1997
Gladys S. ALBRIGHT, 71, 886 N. 400 W. Kokomo, and of Lake Bruce, Kewanna, died at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday at Woodlawn Hospital.
Born to Thomas and Mabel BOON SHUFFLEBOTHAM in Kokomo, she married John W. ALBRIGHT on April 22, 1945. He survives.
She retired from Delco Electronics in 1988.
Surviving with her husband, at home, are two daughters, Kathy Jo MERRELL and her husband Rodney L., Indianapolis, Deborah A. ALBRIGHT, Tell City; one son, John W. ALBRIGHT Jr. and his wife Diana, Indianapolis; two grandchildren, Jennifer REYNOLDS and her husband Jeff, Indianapolis, Michelle MERRELL, Miami Beach, Fla.; four sisters, Ruth WRIGHT and her husband James, Edith PRICE and her husband Loyal, Florence STEDRY and her husband Edward, all of Kokomo, Vera ADAIR and her husband Murl, Port St. Lucie, Fla.; two brothers, Thomas SHUFFLEBOTHAM Jr., Kokomo, Oliver SHUFFLEBOTHAM. and his wife Garnet, Kokomo.
Preceding her in death is one brother and two sisters.
Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Ellers Mortuary Webster St. Chapel, 3400 S Webster St., Kokomo. Rev. Harold WILLIAMS will officiate. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. today at the chapel. Burial is at Albright Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the charity of donor's choice.

Gladys E. Kern
Aug. 13,.1920-Sept. 2,1997
Gladys E. KERN, 77, West Palm Beach, Fla., died Tuesday.
She moved to Palm County in 1960 from Van, Pa. She was a founding member of Dodd Road Church of Christ. She was preceded in death husband, Ralph S. KERN, Jr.
Survivors include three daughters, Margaret MacDOUGAL, West Palm Beach, Fla., Bonnie S. KERN, Rochester, Pamela J. WINEINGER (Frank), West Palm Beach, Fla.; one son, Ralph S. KERN (Maryann) II, of Pembroke Pines, Fla., two grandchildren, Valerie A. MacDOUGAL, West Palm Beach, Fla., and Rohm S. KERN, Gainsville, Fla.
Services are at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at E. Earl Smith and Son Memory Gardens Chapel, Lake Worth, Fla. Benny SANTIAGO Jr. will offietate. Burial will follow at Lake Worth Memory Gardens. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m., Friday.
Memorial contributions may be made to Dodd Road Church of Christ, Greenacres, Fla., or National Parkinson Foundation, Miami, Fla.

Edward D. Gray
July 2, 1948-Sept. 3, 1997
Edward D. GRAY, 49, Grass Creek, died at 5:22 a.m., Wednesday at Woodlawn Hospital.
He was born to Thomas J. GRAY and Ethel Lee JOHNSON GRAY, both deceased, in Hamilton, Ohio. He worked at Federal Mogul for seven years.
Survivors include his wife, Phyllis [GRAY], two daughters, Kelly and husband David MONTINE, Logansport, Michelle GRAY, Grass Creek: three brothers, Bob GRAY, Logansport, Tom GRAY, Kewanna, Charlie GRAY, Kewanna; one sister, Reba SILVERS, College Corner, Ohio, and one granddaughter.
Preceding in death with his parents was one brother, Carl GRAY.
Services are at 10 a.m. Saturday at R.C. Nein Funeral Home, Camden, Ohio. Visitation will be from 2-9 p.m., Friday. He will be buried in Camden, Ohio.

Elizabeth Pauline Taylor Roller
April 20, 1910-Sept. 2, 1997
Elizabeth Pauline TAYLOR ROLLER, 87, Route 1, Logansport, died at 6 p.m. Tuesday in her home.
Born to Ora DeWitt and Gertrude Sophia GROSS TAYLOR in Logansport, she married Charles Nelson ROLLER on Nov. 22, 1931. Hie died July 26, 1994.
She was a graduate of Logansport High School and was a homemaker. She attended the Webb Chapel United Methodist Church, and liked to knit.
Survivors include two daughters, Joan GORDON, Rochester, Shirley ALLEN, Delphi, one son, Ron ROLLER, Bloomington, one brother, Robert TAYLOR, Macy; one sister, Martha LEACH, Logansport, five grandchildren,. six great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death is one brother, Herbert TAYLOR; and her parents.
Services are 1:30 p.m. Friday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Royal Center. Rev. Daniel ECKART will officiate. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. today and after 8 a.m. Friday until services. Burial is at Mount Hope Cemetery.
Memorials may be mz Webb Chapel United I Church

Friday, September 3, 1997 to Saturday, September 6, 1997

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Monday, September 8, 1997

Jeanine Marie Bolen
July 14, 1939-Sept. 5, 1997
Jeanine Marie BOLEN, 58, Route 2, Winamac, died at 11:57 a.m. Friday at Pulasla Memorial Hospital, Winamac.
Born to Norman Arthur and Ruth MITCHELL WHITACRE in Portland, she married Carl Edward BOLEN on Sept. 2, 1972. He survives.
She was a homemaker and lived in Winamac since 1983 coming from Rochester.
Surviving with her husband, at home, are three daughters, Shawn Marie BOLEN, Canton, Ga., Laura J. FREEMAN and her husband Rick, Macy, Pauletta A. RUPERT, Maryville, Tenn.; three sons, Jonathan Alan RUPERT and his wife Andrea, Canton, Chad Edward Gardner BOLEN, Fort Wayne, Charles Phillip BOLEN, Winamac, 10 grandchildren; one great-grandson; three sisters, Carlene LeGGUIRE; Grand Rapids, Mich., E; Juanmaine STULL, Albion, E. Charmaine KERSHNER, Fort Wayne .
Preceding her in death are two brothers.
Services were 1 p.m. today at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. Visitation was from 2-9 p.m. Sunday and after 8 a.m. Monday. Burial was at McKinley Memorial Gardens.

Tuesday, September 9, 1997

John W. Ely
John W. ELY, 63, 7840 S. 800 E. Monterey, died at 3 a.m. today at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac. following an illness.
Arrangements are pending with Bonine Funeral Home, Culver.

Doris M. Haney
Sept. 26,1905-sept. 8,1997
Doris M. HANEY, 91, 1000 S.. Akron, died At Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, at 8:58 a.m, Monday.
Born to Charles P. and May DOHNER JENNINGS in Butler, she married Fred D. HANEY on Jan. 25, 1930. He died March 26, 1984.
She was a retired Registered Nurse, who graduated in.1926 from Elkhart General Hospital Nurse Training School. She worked in many local hospitals, and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Beaver Dam United Methodist Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Raymond (Marilyn) ADAMS, Akron; three sons, Fred HANEY Jr. and his wife Trudy, Akron, Dr. L.E. (Bugs) HANEY and his wife Laura. Goshen, Maurice (Mort) HANEY and his wife Judy, Akron; 14 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in deatl son, David HANEY; one grandson Keith HANEY; three brothers; two sisters.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Beaver Dam United Methodist Church, Akron. Rev. Wayne BALMER will officiate. Visitation is from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. Burial is at Akron Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Beaver Dam United Methodist Church.

John W. Ely
Feb. 2, 1934-Sept. 8, 1997
John W. ELY, 63, 7840 S. 800 E., Monterey, died at 3 a.m. Monday at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.
Born to John B. and Dorothy JOHNSON ELY in Chicago, he married Carol Sue SELLERS on Sept. 30, 1977. She survives.
He lived In Monterey for 18 years, and worked as a Mechanical Outside Engineer at Culver Academies. He was a member of the St. Anne's Catholic Church, Monterey, and was a veteran of the U.S Air Force.
Survivors include his wife, at home; one sister, Kathleen KLINE, Culver; two brothers, Paul ELY, Clearwater, Fla., James ELY, Garden City, Mich.
Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Anne Catholic Church. Rev. Dominic YOUNG will officiate. Visitation is from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday at Bonine Funeral Home, Culver, with Rosary at 6 p.m. Burial is at St. Anne's Cemetery. Veteran Rites will be conducted at graveside.
Memorials may be made to St. Anne's School of Monterey.

Thursday, September 11, 1997

Dorothy M. Kirby
Nov. 10, 1921-Sept. 8, 1997
Dorothy M. KIRBY, 75, 2626 George St., Logansport, died at 3:21 p.m. Monday, at Logansport Memorial Hospital.
Born to Harvey and Mary HILDEBRAND JOHNSON in Star City, she married John W.
KIRBY on July 13, 1940. He died in 1953.
She was retired from A.R.A. Services where she worked as a cook in the Wilson Foods cafeteria. She enjoyed baking and crocheting.
Suravors include two sons, Harold Eugene KIRBY, Rochester, John J. KIRBY and his wife Ruth Ann, Logansport; one daughter, Joyce Ann GIRTON, Star City; one brother, James Dewey JOHNSON, Valparaiso; three sisters, Julia TURNPAUGH, Onward, Mary Lucille BUDD, Star City, Martha LIVINGSTON, Arkansas; 11 grandchildren-, 11 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death,with her husband, is one grandchild, one brother, two half-brothers.,one half-sister.
Services were at 10 a.m. today at Fisher Funeral Chapel. Rev. Donald RUHL officiated. Visitation was from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday. Burial is at EverRest Memorial Park, Logansport.

Betty Gagnon
Betty GAGNON, 72, 1747 S. 5900 E., Akron, died at 1:45 a.m. today at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Arrangements are.pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Dorothy E. Orpurt
Sept. 6,1921-Sept. 9,1997
Dorothy E. ORPURT, 76, 106 Lawrence Ave., Peru, died at 10:35 p.m. Tuesday, at Millers Merry Manor.
Born to Charles M. and Ada Marie CLINGENPEEL POTTENGER in Cass County, she married Kenneth L. ORPURT on Nov. 8, 1947. He survives.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Peru and the Pipe Creek Home Economics club.
Surving with ber husband, at home, is one son, Kevin ORPURT, Terre Haute; three brothers, Dale "Hooker" POTTENGER, Nyona Lake, Marvin POTTENGER, Denver, Paul Edward POTTENGER, Rochester. two sisters, Margaret BLACKBURN, New Waverly, Ethcl HACK, Vermont, one grandchild, Christine ORPURT, at home.
Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Flower's-Leedy Funeral Home, Peru, Rev. Ron KERR will officiate. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexlco.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church through the funeral home.

Dr. Robert T. Lord
July 6, 1905-Sept. 9, 1997
Dr. Robert T. LORD, 92, Greenfield, died Tuesday at Brandywine Manor Nursing Home.
He was a 1936 graduate of the Indiana University School of Dentistry, and practiced in Kewanna for over 50 years. He retired in 1992. He was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church, Kewanna and married to the late Elsie M. NORRIS.
Survivors include one son, Robert J. LORD, St. Louis, Mo.; one daughter, Jane M. McNEAL, Greenfield; two sisters, Elizabeth FRIES, Indianapolis, Mary Alice GRAFFIS, Louisvillc, Ky,, and four grandchildren. Graveside, services are 10 a.m. Satuirday, Our Lady of Miraculous Medal Mausoleum in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. Entombment to follow. Visitation is from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday in Our Lady of Miraculous Medal Mausoleum in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Foundation, 615 N. Alabama, Suite 330, Indianapolis. Ind., 46204.

Forrest "Red" A. Miller
Jan. 16, 1908-Sept. 10, 1997
Forrest "Red" A. MILLER, 89, 334 W. Railroad St., Etna Green, died at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mayflower Care Center, Plymouth.
Born to Wesley and Lana FLORY MILLER in Etna Green, he married Cleo BRYANT HIGHT on June 1. 1957. She died on Jan. 29, 1997.
He retired from Bendix Homes in 1973. He was a mernber of Etna Green Church of Christ and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors include one step-son, Tony HIGHT and his wife Virginia, Etna Green; three grandchildren, Karin RETTINGER, Audrey FELDMAN, both of Bourbon, Thomas HIGHT, Warsaw, five great-grandchildren, Summer [RETTINGER], Wes and Will RETTINGER, Amber and Crystal FELDMAN, one brother, Russell "Pete" MILLER, Etna Green.
Preceding him in death are his parents, three sisters, four brothers.
Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Deaton Funeral Home, Bourbon. Pastor Steve HINTON will officiate. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Etna Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Etna Green Tovrnship Fire Department.

Friday, September 12, 1997

William M. Wilson
May 15,.1914 - Sept. 10, 1997
William M. WILSON. 83, 231 E. Main St., Greentown, formerly of rural Denver, died at 3:42 p.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Hospital in Kokomo.
The son of Charles and Bertha LOGAN WILSON, he was born in Cass County on May 15, 1914. He married Sarah Bernice TAGGART on Jan. 12, 1935 at the Perrysburg home of Rev. Walter BALSBAUGH. She died Dec. 5, 1992. He married Beulah MITCHELL on Nov. 6, 1994, at the Mexico Church of the Brethren. She survives.
He was a former and member of the Mexico Church of the Brethren.
Surviving with his wife are one son John W. WILSON, Macy; two daughters, Janice Rose BENNETT YANCY, Cocoa Beach, Fla., and Donna GRAHAM, Denver, two step-daughters, Connie PURSIFULL, Greentown. and Janet HIATT, Greentown, two sisters, Thelma JAMES, Wanatah, and Frances HIATT, Walton; six grandchildren, two step-granddaughters, 13 great-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren. Also preceding in death were a brother, Lewis WILSON, and two sisters, Lucille SKINNER and Donna Belle ROSE.
Funeral services are at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev. Tim DEARDORFF officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico. Visitation is from 3 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Frankie L. Wahlig
July 15, 1917 - Sept. 11, 1997
Frankie L. WAHLIG, 80, 114 E,. Third St., Peru, died at 5:35 a.m. Thursday, at Parkview Memorial Hospital in Fort Wayne.
The son of Clarence and Linnie SAUSAMAN WAHLIG, he was born July 15, 1917 in Peru. On Oct. 13, 1940 he married Olive M. LINES. She survives.
He was a retired McLean truck driver.
Surviving with his wife are a son, Alfred L. WAHLIG and his wife Leanne, Peru; a grandson, Cale WAHLIG, Peru; a brother Russell D. WAHLIG, Peru;; and two sisters, Mary Jane FISHER and Annabell PETRI, Peru. A brother Mike [WAHLIG], preceded him in death.
Funeral services are at 2 p.m. Saturday at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 W. Third St., Peru, with Rev. William SHEWMAN presiding. Burial will be EverRest Memorial Park Cemetery, Cass County. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Mary Bowen
March 5,1908 - Sept. 11, 1997
Mary BOWEN, 89, formerly of 1118 Jefferson St., died at 8 p.m. Thursday at . ExtendaCare, Rochester.
She was born March 5, 1908, in Rochester to Charles and Geneva STINSON WYLIE. She married Walter BOWEN on July 26, 1930 in Athens. He preceded her in death on Aug. 20, 1986.
She was a lifetime resident of Rochester. She and her husband owned the Evergreen Cafe for 34 years. She was a secretary for the Armour Creamery in Rochester and was a secretary for the late Dr. E.V. HERENDEEN, and for Charles RAUSCHKE State Farm Insurance Agency.
She was a 60-year member of the Rochester Trinity United Methodist Church and longtime Sunday school teacher. She was an active member of the Rochester Order of the Eastern Star and the Evergreen Rebekah Lodge, playing piano for both. She was a longtime volunteer at Woodlawn Hospital. She was a charter member of the Homefront Club and a member of the Neighborly Club, The Rochester Women's Club and the Past Noble Grand Club.
Survivors Include three daughters, Mrs. James (Joyce) WENINO, Plymouth, Mrs. Jacqueline ALLEN, Oldsmar, Fla., and Mrs. Walter (Sherry) BROWN, Brownsburg; one son, James L. BOWEN, Fish Lake; two sisters, Mrs. Mildred BASLER South Bend, and Mrs. Harold (Helen) REESE, Rochester; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by a brother, Ward WYLIE.
Funeral Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Sunday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. Donald BRENNEMAN officiating. Burial will be in Rochester IOOF Cemetery. Eastern Star Service will be at 7 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home, followed by Rebekah service. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday and after 11 a.m. Sunday until services. Memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church or American Cancer Society.

Betty. I. Gagnon
Feb. 15,1925 - Sept. 11, 1997
Betty I. GAGNON, 72, 301 Center St., Akron, died at 1:45 a.m. Thursday at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne.
The daughter of Joseph and Jessie BUTTERBALL HOLLENBACK, she was born Feb. 15, 1925 in Wabash County. She married Robert L. GAGNON on Nov. 27, 1949. He preceded her in death on Oct. 27. 1977.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Timothy (Diana) SWIHART, Logansport; a son, Gary GAGNON, Akron, and his wife Michelle; three sisters, Josephine DeVORE, California, Pearl MUNDY, Metea, and Bonnie STRATTON, Akron; four grandchildren and three step grandchildren.
Funeral services is to be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with Rev. Frank WHITAKER officiating. Burial is to be in Silver Creek Cemetery, Silver Lake. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. tonight at the funeral home.

Saturday, September 13, 1997

Amanda D. Drudge
Fulton County roads have claimed another life.
Amanda D. DRUDGE, 18, 11018 East Indiana 14, Akron, died at 4:28 p.m. Friday in the Woodlawn Hospital emergency room.
Police say Drudge was westbound on Indiana 14 near County Road 1000 East at about 4:05 p.m. when she lost control of her 1996 Pontiac Sunbird. The car slid on loose gravel, left the road and hit a utility pole. She was alone at the time of the accident.
The Fulton County Sheriff's Department is investigating.
Drudge was a senior at New Life Academy, Rochester, and had attended Tippecanoe Valley High School. . . .
Nine people have died in county traffic accidents this year, four since July 30.

Amanda D. Drudge
Jan. 27, 1979-Sept. 12, 1997
Amanda D. DRUDGE, 18, 11018 East Indiana 14, Akron, died at 4:28 p.m. Friday at Woodlawn Hospital following an automobile accident on Indiana 14 near Akron.
Born in Rochester to Charles and Darlene SPARKS DRUDGE, she was a senior at New Life Academy, Rochester, and also a student New Life Academy, Rochester, and also a student at Tippecanoe Valley High School. She was editor and photographer of the New Life Academy yearbook and was employed at Webb's Pharmacy, Akron.
Surviving with her parents are two sisters, Mrs. Jeff (Aimee) LANE, Richmond, and Erin DRUDGE, Akron; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Julius (Margie) MOLDOVAN, Rochester, and paternal grandfather, Richard (Mary Louise) DRUDGE, Akron.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Olive Branch Church of God, Roann, with Rev. Lowell BURRUS officiating. Burial will be in the Akron cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Sunday at the Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, and after 10 a.m. Monday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Olive Branch Church of God.

Mary Bowen
Funeral services for Mary BOWEN, formerly of 1118 Jefferson St., Rochester, is at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Donald BRENNEMAN officiating.
Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F. cemetery. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday and from 11 a.m. to time of service Sunday at the Funeral Home.

Norma L. Donovan
Sept. 2, 1921-Sept. 10, 1997
Norma L. DONOVAN, 76, 7006 E. Colonial Club Dr., Mesa, Az., died Sept. 10.
The daughter of Ernest M. and Susie B. KEELER MILLER, she was bom Sept. 2, 1921 in Kokomo and moved to the Rochester area as an infant.
She was a veteran of the U.S. Navy WAVES during World War II. She lived most of her aduh life in Sioux City, Iowa. She was a homemaker. She worked for such service organizations as the American Fleld Service. She hosted foreign exchange students from Somalia, Japan, Turkey and many other countries. An avid golfer, she hit a holc-in-one at Sioux City Country Club.
She is survivied by her husband of 52 years, Robert B. DONOVAN; one son, Dr. Denis M. DONOVAN, Treasure Island, Fla., two daughters, Susan Deborah BILLINGS, Steilacoom, Wash., and Margaret DONOVAN, Des Mcdnes, Iowa; three grandsons, Micah DONOVAN, Halifax Nova Scotia, and Bryan [BILLINGS] and Josh BILLINGS, Steilacoom, Wash.; a brother, Ralph W. MILLER, Texarkana, Texas. two staters, Joanne Van Der WEELE and Mildred BEMENDERFER, Plymouth; a brother-in-law, Robert PAULIK, Rochester; and a sister-in-law, Frances MILLER, Rochester. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard M. [MILLER] and Earnest F. MILLER, and two sisters, Carole PAULIK and Martha THOMPSON.
A memorial service will be Sept. 18 at the Melcher Mortuary in Mesa.

Robert Wilson
June 20, 1920- Sept. 2, 1997
Robert WILSON, 77, Durham Court, South Bend. died at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, at St. Joseph Medical Center, South Bend.
The son of Glenn and Lera OVERMYER WILSON, he was born June 20, 1920, in Monterey. He. married Mary Lou PARROTT on Aug. 18, 1973, in Winamac. She survives.
He was retired as the owner/operator of the Wilson Agri Service, in Lakeville. A World War II Army Air Corps veteran. he was a member of the American Legion, Lakeville, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Bremen.
Surviving with his wife are four daughters R. Janine WILSON, Albequerque, N.M., Candis L. SUSITS, Plymouth, Nancy Jo WILSON, Rockland, Calif, and Stephanie LENNOX, Mishawaka; one son Kris CAPES, Miami, Fla.; one sister, Glenda SHOWLEY, Rochester; one brother Russell WILSON, Rochester; eight grandchildren and three great-gmndchildren. A son, Robert Wflliam WILSON, preceded in death.
Funeral services were at 10. a.m. Sept. 5, at the Palmer Funeral Home in Lakeville. Burial was in Southlawn Cemetery, South Bend, where military services were conducted. Memorials may be given to the donor's choice.

Monday, September 15, 1997

Janice T. Joseph
Word has been received that Janice THACKER JOSEPH, Calimesa, Calif., died Wednesday, Sept. 10, in California. She was formerly of Rochester.
Interment was at Riverside National Cemetery.

Nancy Lynn Ford
Sept. 9, 1955-Sept. 14, 1997
Nancy Lynn FORD, 42, Millers Merry Manor East, Wabash, died at 1:48 a.m. Sunday at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Born to Harold FORD and Mary Lou BAER DEWITT in Wabash, she was a member of the Wabash Zion Lutheran Church. She was a lifetime resident in Wabash County.
Survivors include her mother and step-father, Dan DeWITT, Rochester; her father, Roann; one brother, Daniel F. FORD, Wabash; one sister, Claudia S. DRAPER, Laotto, grandmother, Vera BAER, Wabash, one nephew, Gary TRESKA II, Lagro; one niece, Megan FORD, Wabash; three step-brothers, four step-sisters.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Gradstaff Manchester Ave. Chapel. Rev. Manfred W. FREMDER and Tony THOMAS will officiate. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel. Burial is at the Memorial Lawns Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the CAPD Unit at the Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.

Daniel J. Zehner
Sept. 13, 1997-Sept. 13, 1997
Daniel Joseph ZEHNER stillborn, died at 8:11 a.m. Saturday, at St. Joseph Hospital of Kokomo.
He was born to William A. and Helen M. WALTERS ZEHNER in Kokomo.
Surviving art his parents, Monterey; one sister, Amanda R. ZEHNER, at home; maternal grandparents, Bryon and Donna WALTERS, Ora; paternal grandparents, William S. and Lena ZEHNER, Monterey, maternal great-grandparents. Allen and Eileen TANNER, Monterey.
Preceding him in death is one sister and one brother.
Graveside services are 1 p.m. at St., Anne's Cemetery, Monterey. Rev. Dominic YOUNG will officiate. There is no visitation.

Joseph A. Sellers
Dec. 28, 191 1 -Sept. 14, 1997
Joseph A. SELLERS. 85, 107 Broadway St., Argos, died at 11 a.m. Sunday, at his home. Born to Grover and Rose BLAKELY SELLERS in La Crosse, he married Jeannette E. BLEAM on Dec. 21, 1946. She died Jan 9, 1985.
He was a retired carpenter and mechanic.
Survivors include four daughters, Rose ROWE, Knox, Patricia BREEN and Sandra De BOSE, both of Zephyrhills, Fla., Mrs. Robert (Betty) SEARS, Wheatridge, Colo; one son. Frederick SMITH and his wife Mary, Linden, Tenn.; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Richard (Darlene) DECKER, Valparaiso, Mrs. Clifford (Lelah) BEAN, Culver; three brothers, Henry SELLERS and his wife Dorothy, and Clarence SELLERS and his wife Virginia, both of Culver, Robert SELLERS and his wife Susie, Plymouth; one brother-in-law, Kenneth ILIFF, Argos.
Preceding him in death are three sisters, Dorothy [SELLERS], Pansey [SELLERS], and Farrell [SELLERS], one brother, Phillip [SELLERS].
Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and one hour before services at the funeral . Burial is at Oak Hill tery.

Tuesday, September 16, 1997

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Wednesday, September 17, 1997

Zella Collier Easley
Zella COLLIER EASLEY, 86, formerly of 2315 Huddleston Dr., Rochester, died at 9:15 p.m. Tuesday at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester.
Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.

Thursday, September 18, 1997

Barbara Lynn Mull Basham
Rochester police were called Wednesday afternoon to the 214 W. Ninth St. home of Barbara BASHAM, 44, where she was discovered dead on the bathroom floor.
They suspect no foul play, but Fulton Couny Coroner John GOOD attended an autopsy this morning to determine the cause of her death.
Police Chief Dick ROE said officers responded to a 911 call to the Basham home at 1:47 p.m. Eight officers were on the scene about three hours, he said.
Neighbor Becka MILLER made the call. Basham's coworkers at the Fulton County Medical Clinic became worried when she did not show up for her job as an X-ray technician. They called Mrs. Miller.
"We have no reason to believe that foul play was involved," Roe said today.
Barbara Lynn Mull Basham's arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home.

Barbara Lynn Mull Basham
Barbara Lynn MULL BASHAM, 44, 214 W. 9th St., Rochester, died at about 11 p.m. Tuesday, in her home.
Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.

Dorothy Jean Gustin
Dec. 20,1923-Sept. 17,1997
Dorothy Jean GUSTIN, 73, 118 W. Canal St., Peru, died at 2:40 p.m. Wednesday at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru.
Born Dec. 20, 1923 to Howard and Mabel FRETZ DuBOIS in Rochester, she married Harold C. GUSTIN in 1941. He died August 7, 1976.
She was retired from Delco Electronics, Kokomo, and a member of the First Christian Church in Peru. She was a member of the Women of the Moose, Peru, and the Order of the Eastern Star, Rochester.
Survivors include two sons, Tom GUSTIN, Peru, Ben GUSTIN, Indianapolis; two daughters, Sue PRICKETT and Roberta GUSTIN, both of Peru; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were three brothers, Robert [DuBOIS], Thomas [DuBOIS], and Ben DuBOIS.
Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at the First Christian Church, 53 W. Main St., Peru, with Rev. George McCARTY officiating. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 W. Third St., Peru. Burial is at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Peru.
Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church.

Zella Clara Easley
Jan. 6, 1911-Sept.16, 1997
Zella Clara EASLEY, 86, formerly of Pacific, Mo., died at 9:15 p.m. Tuesday at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester.
She was born to the late Jesse WITT in Chaffee, Mo. Her first husband, George COLLIER, died. Her second husband, Willard EASLEY, died Jan. 6, 1996.
She moved to Indiana from Pacific, where she had lived 25 years. She was a bookkeeper for the So Good Potato Chip Company in St. Louis for 32 years until she retired in 1971. She was a member of the United Methodist Church, Pacific, and active in the Pacific R.S.V.P.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Frederick L. (Brenda) McKINNEY MANUWAL Rochester; four grandchildren, Suzette RODA, Pacific, Sherry KELLY, Savanah, Ga., Jamie COOK, Indianapolis, Steven McKINNEY, Plymouth; four great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; nieces and nephews.
Aso preceding her in death ,were two brothers, William CRUSE and Steve WITT.
Private services will be at 10 a.m., Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Pastor Robert SCHMEISER officiating. Burial will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Elaine R. Oldt
May 3, 1925-Nov. 24, 1993
A graveside service for Elaine R. OLDT, who died Nov. 24, 1993, in New Lenox, Ill., at the age of 68, has been scheduled for noon Saturday at Bruce Lake Cemetery with Father John ZAHN officiating.
The daughter of James A. and Xavier BENTON FLAHERTY' she was born May 3, 1925, in Hartwick, Iowa. She marded Ralph OLDT in Chicago. He preceded in death.
She was a homemaker and accountant. She was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church,
AARP and Citizens Utility Board.
Survivors include one daughter, Sandra OLDT, New Lenox; one son, Ralph OLDT, New Lenox; one sister, Doris WENTZEL, Kewanna, and one brother, James FLAHERTY, Churubusco.

Friday, September 19, 1997

Barbara Lynn Mull Basham
Dec. 3, 1952-Sept. 16, 1997
Barbara Lynn MULL BASHAM, 44, 214 W. Ninth St., Rochester, died at 11 p.m. Tuesday in her home.
She was born to Ralph and Lola WERR MULL in Rochester.
She was an Ultrasound and X-Ray technician for the Fulton County Medical Clinic, Rochester, and the Miami County Medical Clinic, Peru. She enjoyed camping and hiking in her free time.
Survivors include her best friend and companion, Ron VITITOE, at home; one daughter, Amber Lynn BASHAM, Indiana University, Bloomington; one son, Aaron BASHAM, United States Marine Corps, Oahu, Hawaii; mother and step-father, Lola VINCENT and her husband Dayton, Lafayette; father and step-mother, Ralph MULL and his wife Janet, Elkhart; two sisters, Mrs. Thomas (Peggy) MILLER, Rochester, Mrs. Dave (Jennifer) CRISWELL, Lafayette; two brothers, Brent MULL and his wife Jean, and Rick MULL, both of Lafayette; several nieces and nephews.
Services are 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Foster and Good Funeral Home, Rochester. Pastor Rick PRETTYMAN will officiate. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. today and one hour before services at the funeral home. Burial is at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

Saturday, September 20, 1997

Mary Overmyer
Arrangements for Mary OVERMYER, 77, who died Friday at Frame Nursing Home, Indianapolis, are pending at Foster and Good Funeral Home, Rochester.

Monday, September 22, 1997

Nellie Johanna Fouts
June 5, 1905-Sept. 20, 1997
Nellie Johanna FOUTS, 92, Denver, died at 10:45 a.m. Saturday, in the home of her daughter, Doris LAYMON, Onward.
Born to Christopher and Mary Ann MILLER MINNEMAN in Royal Center. she married Henry Clifford FOUTS on June 27, 1931. He died June 20, 1961.
She was a member of the Denver Baptist Church, graduated from Royal Center High School and Noyes School of Nursing, St. Joseph, Mo. She worked as a registered nurse at Memorial Hospital, Logansport, for 35 years, and was a homemaker.
Survivors include two sons, Charles Dean FOUTS, Seymour, Gene Edward FOUTS, Denver; four daughters, Doris Ann LAYMON, Onward, Marilyn SPANGLER, Denver, Carolyn MARKLEY, Peru, Barbara FOUTS, New Knoxville, Ohio, one great-great-grandson; 18 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death is one grandson, Bradley FOUTS, five sisters, Viola WOOD,
Bernadine COLEMAN, Florence SMITH, Agnes FOUTS, Doris WARNACUTT.
Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Denver Baptist Church. Rev. Steve BATE will officiate. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. today at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, and one hour before services at the church. Burial is at Westlawn Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Denver Baptist Church.

Doris Slonaker
Aug. .1 7, 1918-Sept. 21, 1997
Doris SLONAKER, 79, ExtendaCare Nursing Home, Rochester, died at 6 p.m. Sunday at ExtendaCare.
Born to Leonard and Daisy FEECE SLONAKER in Fulton County. She lived most of her life in the Rochester area.
She was a 1936 graduate of Rochester High School and later a graduate of Michiana Business College, South Bend. She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, Rochester.
She retired in Dec. 1985 from Farmers and Merchants Bank, Rochester, where she was employed as a teller for 25 years. She also was an employee at Hart, Schaffner and Marx, Rochester and the Fulton County Auditors Office.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Stanley (Esther) JACKNEWITZ, Upper Marboro, Md.; one brother-in-law, Laurence NORRIS and his wife Mary, Fulton: six nieces, Doris GOODE, Doreen EHRESMAN, Jean CARROLL, Joy JARBOE, Jayne WOLLARD, Sue ADAIR, two nephews, David NORRIS, Dean SLONAKER; several great nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death with her parents is one sister, Marguerite NORRIS in 1994; three brothers, Clarence [SLONAKER], Virgil [SLONAKER] and Clement [SLONAKER].
Services are noon Wednesday at Foster and Good Funeral Home, Rochester, Rev. Will LAWSON will officiate. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and two hours before services. Burial is at Leiters Ford Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church.

Tuesday, September 23, 1997

John D. Green
John D. GREEN, 31, 4104 E. 700 N., Rochester, died at 9:20 a.m. today. Arrangements arc pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Burnell DeWayne See
Oct. 19, 1959-Sept. 21 1997
Burnell DeWayne SEE, 37, Route 1, Macy, died at 3:50 p.m. Sunday at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.
Born to Lawrence and Sue CRAFT SEE in Rochester, he married Deborah YARBROUGH on Aug. 12, 1978. She survives.
He was a self-employed farmer and a 1978 graduate of North Miami High School. In 1978 he received the Hoosier Farmer Degree, which is an award given to the top 2% of Future Farmers of America Members in the state of Indiana. He was a member of the Olive Branch Church of God, and was the chairman and project leader of the church building committee.
Survivors include his wife, Deborah SEE, Macy; his parents, Lawrence and Sue SEE, Macy; three daughters, Courtney B. SEE, Tory B. SEE, and Kyleigh B. SEE, all at home; one son, Justin B. SEE, at home; two brothers, Bartley SEE, Macy, Breton SEE, Lafontaine.
Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at the Olive Branch Church of God, Roann. Pastors Lowell BURRUS and Stanley OWEN will officiate. Visitation is from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Bueial is at the Ebeneezer Cemetery, Deedsville.
Memorials may be made to the Burnell See Children's Trust Fund.

Oscar Stapleion
Oct. 20, 1897-Sept. 21, 1997
Oscar STAPLETON, 99, 1170 S. Lake Shore, Akron, died at 5 p.m. Sunday at ExtendaCare, Rochester.
Born to Henry and Frances Ludena SALYERS STAPLETON in Carter County, Ky., he married Bethel L. ADKINS on Nov. 28, 1928. She died Dec. 26, 1993.
Formerly of Peru, he was retired from Triplex Heating and Cooling.
Survivors include three sons, Watt STAPLETON, Akron, Hubert STAPLETON, Bunker Hill, Paul STAPLETON, Texas,. two daughters, Mary OUSLEY, Peru, Evelyn BAILEY, Peru; 15 grandchildren, several step-grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; several step-great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death with his wife are two sons, four brothers and one sister.
Services are 2:30 p.m. today at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, Peru. Rev. James MOTE will officiate. Services in Kentucky are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Malone Funeral Home, Grayson. Visitation is from noon until services at the funeral home. There is also a visitation at the Malone Funeral Home from noon until services Wednesday. Burial is at Adkins Cemetery, Grayson.

Mary Overmyer
March 13, 1920-Sept. 19, 1997
Mary OVERMYER, 77, formerly of Rochester, died at 11:30 a.m.. Friday at the Frame Nursing Home, Indianapolis.
Born to Harvey and Carrie GIBBONS OVERMYER in Rochester, she was a member of Grace United Methodist Church.
Survivors include two neices, Mrs. Judy BERGOLD, Fruit Heights, Utah, Mrs. Anna KIER, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; one nephew, Dr. John GERHART, Berkley, Calif.; and one cousin, Mrs. Catherine OSBORN LEWIS, Rochester.
With her parents. she was preceded in death by two sisters, Mrs. Thelma G. TIFFANY aand Mrs. Esther GERHART.
Services are scheduled for 3 p.m. Wednesday at Foster and Good Funeral Home, Rochester. Dr. David HOGSETT will officlate. Visitation is one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Rochester.

Wednesday, September 24, 1997

John D. Green
Oct. 1, 1965-Sept. 23, 1997
John D. GREEN, 31, 4104 E. 700 N., Rochester, died at 9:20 a.m. Tuesday at his mother's residence.
Born to Calvin and Eva MATTHEWS GREEN in Rochester, he marricd Jennifer PIPER on Sept. 19, 1987. She survives.
A 1984 graduate of Tippecanoe Valley High School, he was associated with Green Construction, saw sharpening and Bob's Lock and Key. He was a member of the Riverview Community Church, the Northern Indiana Bible Institute, the Manitou Mustang Club, and was the Reichter Cemetery treasurer.
Survivors include his wife, Jennifer GREEN, Rochester; mother Eva GREEN, Rochester; one daughter, Mallory GREEN, at home; one son, Lucas GREEN, at home: two sisters, Mrs. Bill (Sandy) ETTINGER, Rochester, Mrs. Phil (Judy) DUNCAN, Rochester; two brothers, Gary GREEN and his wife Susan, Barry GREEN and his wife Schenna, Rochester.
Preceding him death is his father.
Services are 11a.m. Friday at Riverview Corhmunity Church, 3780 W. Indiana 110, Rochester. Pastor Rodney RUBERG will officiate. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial is at Reichter Cemetery.
Memorials may be made toward Cystic Flbrosis and the Riverview Community Church.
King Memorial Home is in charge of arrangements.

Thursday, September 25, 1997

Ralph F. Clemans
April 23, 1920-Sept 24, 1997
Ralph Frederick CLEMANS, 77, 7334 E. 625 N., Twelve Mile, died at 12:05 a.m. Wednesday at Logansport Memorial Hospital.
Born to Frank and Bessie ROWE CLEMANS in Logansport, he married Ellen Mae McCORD on Feb. 21, 1942. She survives.
He was a retired farmer and a member of the Bethlehem United Methodist Church.
Surviving with his wife, Ellen Mae CLEMANS, Twelve Mile, are three daughters, Karen S. MROZ, Ohio, Beth E. CLAVARDONI, Twelve Mile, Liane HURST, Macy; three sisters, Marian REID, Betty Jane COSTELLO, both of Logansport, Mary Ellen MARKET, Delphi; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death is one sister, Helen CLEMANS.
Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver. Rev. Judy ADAMS will officiate. Visitation is from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial is at Bethel Cemetery.

Friday, September 26, 1997

Paul G. Arms
Feb. 3, 1959-Sept. 25, 1997
Paul G. ARMS, Rockford, Ill., died at 1:15 a.m. Thursday at Maplewood Care Center, Elgin, Ill.
Born to Alan and Mary ARMS in Muskegon, Mich., he married Rebecca LYNN LEATHERBY on April 21, 1990. She survives.
He was a 1977 graduate of Boylan High School, Rockford, and 1986 graduate of the Illinois Police Academy. He was a Deputy with the Winnebago County Sheriff Department.
Surviving with his wife, Rockford, and parents, Rochester, is one stepson, Mitchell LEATHERBY, Rockford; four sisters, Michele ARMS, Fort Adkinson, Wis., Sarah RAMACH, Minneapolis, Minn., Amy JOHNSON, Fort Wayne, Anna LEWANDOWSKI, Milwaukee, Wis.; two nephews, William [RAMACH] and Samuel RAMACH, Minneapolis; one niece, Elaine Marie JOHNSON, Fort Wayne.
Services are 10 a.m. Monday at St. Peters Cathedral, Rockford. Burial is at Greenwood Cemetery, Rockford.

Saturday, September 27, 1997

Lester Leman
Dec. 7, 1915-Sept. 22, 1997
Lester ["Jake"] LEMAN, 81, Los Angeles, Calif., and formerly of Rochester, died Tuesday at home.
He was born Dec. 7, 1915, in Illinois to Louise and Edward LEMAN. He served in the Merchant Marines during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Rose [LEMAN], at home; two daughters, Lydia HENRY and her husband Patrick, Glendale, Calif., and Karen HOLLIS, California; a granddaughter, Dana HOLLIS, California; a sister, Dorothy POUNDSTONE, Hobart; an aunt, Marie HAUTER, Illinois; an uncle, Jess LEMAN, Peoria, Ill., and several cousins.
Arrangements are pending in California.

Monday, September 29, 1997

Helen Carroll
Helen M. WORRELL CARROLL, 92, 602 Washington Street, Frankfort, died Thursday at St. Vincent'sHospital, Indianapolis. Funeral services and burial were conducteded Saturday at Frankfort.
She and her husband, Arthur [CARROLL], resided in Rochester from 1935-37 while he was circulation manager of The News-Sentinel.
Surviving are two daughters, Betty ROUSH, Louisville, Ky., and Jill CARROLL, Frankfort: two sons, Arthur B. CARROLL, Lebanon, and Jack CARROLL, Rockledge, Fla.; also grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Harry G. Marshall Sr.
Nov. 14, 1926-Sept. 26, 1997
Harry G. MARSHALL Sr., 70, Wheatfield, died Friday in Valparaiso.
Born to Harry A. and Louella St.GERMAINE MARSHALL in Kankakee, Ill., he married Ardith M. KNISLEY on Oct. 11, 1949. She died Nov. 29, 1991.
He was a 1944 graduate of Wheatfield High School and a U.S. Army Veteran. He was an active member of Amateur Trapshoottng Association, Wheatfleld American Legion Post 406, and Men's Tuesday Night Bowling League. He was a Crane Operator for Midwest Steel, Portage, and retired in 1990. He was also a former bus driver for Wheatfield School and a former mechanic for Jack Gray Transport, Gary,
Survivors include one daughter, Sally TILLEMA and her husband Richard, Wheatfield; one son, Harry G. MARSHALL Jr. and his wife Shirley, Wheatfield; four grandchildren, Jodi [TILLEMA] and Richard TILLEMA, and Heather [MARSHALL] and Keith MARSHALL, all of Wheatfield; one sister, Mrs. Melvina GREEN, Wheatfield; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Dorothy MARSHALL, Wheatfield, Mrs. Lois MARSHALL, Rensselear: one brother, Dennis MARSHALL and his wife Gaye, Garden City, Mich.
Preceding him in death with his parents and wife is one brother and sister-in-law, Howard [MARSHALL] and Alvah MARSHALL.
Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Jackson Funeral Service, 200 Third St., DeMotte. Rev. Roger SCULLEY will officiate. Visitation is from 2-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Wheatfield Cemetery.

Rev. John Davis
Dec. 7, 1925-Sept. 27, 1997
Rev. John DAVIS, 71, Timbercrest Retirement Community, North Manchester, died at 10:05 p.m. Saturday.
Born to Warren C. and E. STOOKEY DAVIS in South Bend married Lois BAGWELL on Dec. 1949. She survives. .
He was a retired pastor in Evangelical United Brethren United Methodist Churches for 40 years, retiring in 1990. He was a member of the Syracuse Calvary United Methodist Church, Northern Indiana Conference of the United Methodist Church, and a World War II Army Veteran. He lived at Timbercrest since May of 1997, coming from Syracuse, where he lived there for 7 years.
Survivors include with his wife, Lois DAVIS, at home, three sons, Stephen P. DAVIS, Timothy J. DAVIS, both of Syracuse. and Michael T. DAVIS, Lawrenceburg; a daughter, Mrs. Ned (Mary) ROGERS, Batesville; a brother, Ted C. DAVIS, Rochester; a sister Mrs. DeVerl (Marjorie) HOLLOWAY, Rochester; seven grandchildren.
Preceding him in death is one daughter.
Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Calvary United Methodist Church, Syracuse. Rev. Leroy WISE will officiate. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Bender Chapel Grandstaff-Hentgen, North Manchester, and one hour before services at the church. Burial is at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Oakwood Foundation, Syracuse.

John W. Boose
March 24, 1935-Sept. 26, 1997
John W. BOOSE, 62, Vancouver, Wash., died Friday at home.
Born in Logansport, he lived in the Vancouver area for 33 years. He was a member of the Vancouver Elks Lodge No. 823. the Moose Lodge, Rochester, the National Rifle Association In Vancouver. He was also a member of the Brick layers and Allied Craftsman Local No. 1, Portland, Ore., for 20 years.
Survivors include two sons, Chris [BOOSE] and Tim BOOSE, Vancouver-, two daughters, Cathy POWERS, Palm Harbor, Fla., and Carolyn BOOSE-McCOSHUM, Vancouver, his companion, Anita KEMP, Vancouver; 12 grandchildren.
Preceding him in death is his son Jeffery [BOOSE] in 1986.
Services are 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Memorial Gardens Funeral Chapel, Vancouver. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at the Garden of Faith, Evergreen Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Jeffery Boose scholarship fund at Clark College, 1800 E. McLoughlin Blvd., Vancouver, Wash., 98661.

Mary V. Woodhouse
March 1, 1904-Sept. 27, 1997
Mary V. WOODHOUSE, 93, Century Villa Health Care, Greentown, died at 12:55 a.m. at
Century Villa.
Born to Charles E. and Edith NEWMAN CRESS in Miami, County, she married Everett WOODHOUSE on Aug. 26, 1927. He died May 15, 1973.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Skinner Christian Church, Twelve Mile. She was al$o a member of the Skinner Church Ladies Aide.
Survivors include two daughters, Mary Jean BROWN, Kokomo, Dorothy M. GRAY and her husband Edwin, Kokomo; two sons, John A. WOODHOUSE and his wife Bonnie, Xenia, Ohio, Richard L. WOODHOUSE and his wife Linda, Campbellsville, Ky.; one daughter-in-law, Catherine WOODHOUSE; Bastrop, Texas, one sister, Kathryn E. RABER, Mexico; 20 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; two great-great twin granddaughters.
Preceding her in death with her husband are two sons, James E. [WOODHOUSE] and Robert F. WOODHOUSE; is one brother, Frank E. CRESS; three sisters, Dorothea SMITH, Edna RIMPLER, and Hazel FLORA.
Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver. Pastor Wayne SCOTT will officiate. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. tonight, at the funeral home. Burial is at Skinner Cemetery.

Lawrence W. Pfeifer
Feb. 24, 1928-Sept. 26, 1997
Lawrence W. PFEIFER, 69, 1373 S. 850 W.. Kewanna, died Friday at his home.
Born to Wendel L. and Catherine G. GREEN PFEIFER in Pulaski County. He was a retired farm employee and was a member of the St. Ann Catholic Church, KeWanna. He was a Korean War veteran with the U.S. Army.
Survivors include two sisters, Louise DECKER, Worthington, and, Sister Louise PFEIFER, Port Sulphur, Louisiana: one brother, Cyril PFEIFER, Bloomfield. Preceding him In death is one sister.
ddd Services were 11 a.m. today at St. Ann Catholic Church, Kewanna. A Scripture Vigil was at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, at the funeral home.
Visitation was from 5-8 p.m. Sunday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, and two hours before services at the funeral home. Burial and graveside military rites was at the St. Ann Catholic Cemetery.

Tuesday, September 30, 1997

Shirley A. Craig
Sept. 30, 1923- Sept. 30, 1997
Shirley A. CRAIG, 74, . Maple St., Akron, died at a.m. today at her home.
The daughter of Harry and Myrtle RAYMER HOWARD, she was born Sept. 30. 1923 in Akron. She married Jan. 26, 1947 in Rochester to Arthur R. CRAIG, who survives.
She lived her entire life in the same home where she was born with the exception of two years. She was a secretary for Sonoco Products Co., Akron, for 29 years, retiring in 1989. She was a member of Akron Church of God and was on the board of directors of the Akron Library and the Akron Cemetery. For the past fivc years she was a teachers' aide and a substitute at Akron Elementary School.
Surviving with her husband, at home. are three nieces, Mrs. Tom (Sandra) BURCH, North Manchester, Ann KREIDER, Yardly, Pa., and Paula FOELLINGER, Indianapolis; one nephew, Craig SCHALLER, Indianapolis; a sister-in-law, Maxine SCHALLER, Indianapolis; several cousins, great-nieces, great-great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters, Evelyn HOWARD, Florence RICHTER and Alice AMBRIDGE.
Funeral services is to be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the, Church of God with Rev. MALBONE officiating. Burial is to be in Akron Cemetery. Visitation is to be from 2 to 8 Wednesday in the Foster and Good Funeral Home, Akron, or in the church one hour prior to services. Memorials may be made to the Akron Church of God or to the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (AL-S or Lou Gerhig Disease) Foundation.

Wanda J. R. Zimmer
Sept. 12, 1997
Wanda Jeane REMY ZIMMER, 72, Angola, died Sept. 12 at Miller's Nursing Home in Fort Wayne.
The daughter of Maxine and Harold REMY, Rochester, she was born in Milford. She married her husband Paul F. E. [ZIMMER] in 1955. He preceded her in death in 1982.
She retired from Bank of Highland Park, Ill.. in 1994.
Surviving are one daughter, Lorna Lee MOORE, and her husband Richard. of Angola, a brother, Robert Duane [REMY], and his wife Gloria, of Toledo, Ohio; three step-children and four step-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be private and internment will be in the IOOF Cemetery in Rochester. Memorials may be made to the donor's choice.

Wednesday, October 1, 1997

Truman D. Kingery
May 5, 1916-Sept. 30, 1997
Truman D. KINGERY. 81, formerly of Route 6, Rochester, died at 12:48 a.m. Tuesday at the Indiana Veterans Home, West Lafayette.
Born in Fulton County, he graduated from Kewanna High School, and was a brakeman with the New York Central Railroad for 22 years, retiring in 1964. He served in the Navy during World War II, was a member of the American Legion Post No. 36, Rochester, and the VFW Post No. 1343 of Rochester. He resided at the Veterans home for the past four years.
Survivors include his step-mother, Lena KINGERY, Las Vegas, Nev.; three brothers, William KINGERY, Rochester, Phillip KINGERY, Delphi, John KINGERY, Las Vegas; three sisters, Dolly RIFE, Kewanna, Dorothy MASON, Brooklyn, Jo Ann STALLCUP, Las Vegas, Nev.
Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at the Indiana Veterans Home Chapel, West Lafayette. Rev. Loren SCHAFFER will officiate. Friends may call one hour before services. Burial is at the Indiana Veteran Home Cemetery.

Thursday, October 2, 1997

Lehman R. Wallace Sr.
March 17, 1923-Sept. 30, 1997
Lehman R. WALLACE Sr., 74, 2904 S. U.S. 35, Lott No. 24, Logansport, died at 4 p.m. Tuesday at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis.
Born to Homer and Frances MOLENCUP WALLACE in Supply, Ark., he married Ida CUNNINGHAM AZBELL on Sept. 7, 1974. She survives.
He retired from General Tire in 1977 after 30 years. He was a member of the Hoover Church, a World War II Army Air Corps Veteran, and past president of the Logansport Coin Club.
Surviving with his wife, Ida WALLACE, at home, is one daughter, Carolyn SETTLEMYRE, Logansport; three sons, Lehman R. WALLACE Jr., West Plains, Mo., Roger WALLACE, Monticello, Steve WALLACE, Logansport; one brother, Euel WALLACE, New Albany; one sister, Geneva KATS, Lucerne; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death are two brothers; sister.
Services are 10 a.m. Friday at McCloskey-Hamilton Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport. Revs. Gene FRYE and Bruce RUSSELL will officiate. Visitation is from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Ever-Rest Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Woodlawn Center.

Friday, October 3, 1997

Patsy E. Scott
March 4, 1936 - Sept. 30, 1997
Patsy E. McCALL SCOTT, 61, 12372 Lincoln Way East, Mishawaka, died Tuesday at South Bend Memorial Hospital.
Born to Herman and Dorothy DENNIE McCALL, Rochester, on March 4, 1936, she married Robert SCOTT, Rochester, on June 21, 1955. He preceded in death.
Survivors include two sons, Randy SCOTT, Mishawaka, Roger SCOTT, Edwardsburg, Mich.'; one sister, Mrs. Ronald (June) BERQUISTT, Massillion, Ohio: two brothers, Jay McCALL, Rochester, Larry McCALL, Orange Park, Fla.; several nieces and nephews.
Also preceding her in death were her parents.
Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Chapel Hill Cemetery, Osceola. Visitation is two hours before services at Chapel Hill Funeral Home in Osceola.
Memorials may be made to the South Bend Humane Society.

Saturday, October 4, 1997

[no obits]

Monday, October 6, 1997

Helen R. Walburn
Nov. 19, 1920- Oct. 4, 1997
Helen R. WALBURN, 76, Marina Dr., Rochester, died p.m. Saturday in her home.
Born to Earl and Ruth B WILSON in Fulton County, she married Keith L. WALBURN on Jan. 10. 1941 in Rochester. He survives.
She lived most of her life in Fulton county, and 12 years in Hammond. She was a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church and its Ruth Missionary Circle. She retired from Edmonton Manufacturing Co., Rochester.
Surviving with her husband, at home, is one daughter, Mrs. Philip (Joyce) BARNES, Bloomfield; one son, Robert L. WALBURN, and his wife Doris, Greenfield; four grandchildren; two step-grandchildren: four step-great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. John (Margery) MUTCHLER, Rochester, one brother, E. Wayne WILSON, and his wife Bettie, Rochester.
Preceding her in death was a sister, Mrs. Martha MATHIS.
Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester. Rev. Phil PRATT will officiate. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. tonight and two hours before services at the funeral home. Burial is at Sycamore Cemetery northeast of Rochester. Memorials may be made to Hope Hospice.

Tuesday, October 7, 1997

Body Found
Local police investigated the discovery of a body north of Rochester this morning.
The body apparently a female, was found about half a mile east of Old U.S. 31 south of County Road 300 North on property owned by former Fulton County Sheriff Laurence NORRIS.
No other details were available.
Police from at least one other county were on the scene at The Sentinel press time.
[NOTE: see Thursday, October 9, below, re: Debra BAILEY]

Wilma E. Nellans
Sept 25, 1914-Oct 7, 1997
Wilma E. NELLANS, 83, died at 6:20 a.m. today. Arrangements are pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Wednesday, October 8, 1997

Wilma E. Nellans
Sept. 25, 1914-Oct. 7, 1997
Wilma E. NELLANS, 83, formerly of Mentone, died at 6:20 a.m. Tuesday at Timbercrest Retirement Community. North Manchester.
Born to Raymond and Clara SHIVLEY SPONSELLER in Marshall County, she married Frank H. NELLANS on Feb 27, 1940. He died Nov. 27, 1989.
She was a homemaker, attended Manchester College, and was a member of the Akron Church of God.
Survivors include two sons, Gale D. NELLANS and his wife Patricia, Hawaii, Miles L. NELLANS and his wife Rose, Warsaw., two grandchildren, Melissa NELLANS and Eric NELLANS, Warsaw.
Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at King Memorial Home, Mentone. Rev. James MALBONE will officiate. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. tonight at the funeral home. Burial is at the Mentone Cemetery.

Thursday, October 9, 1997

Human Remains Identified
The human remains found Tuesday north of Rochester have been identified as those of Debra BAILEY, 37, formerly of Kokomo, said Fulton County Coroner Jon GOOD.
Forensic dentist Edwin PARKS used dental records to make the determination Wednesday afternoon.
Bailey may have laid in a Fulton County pine grove almost two years.
Kokomo police said Wednesday she disappeared in January 1996. Earlier reports that she had been missing since January of this year were incorrect.
The lon suspect in her death is George SLAUGHTER, a former Kokomo man held in Virginia on unrelated charges. He gave police tips to find her remains. She once dated him.
Police found the bones at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in a pine grove about a quarter mile east of Old U.S. 31 on Fulton County Road 300 North.
Good took the remains to Indiana University Medical Center Wednesday. The remains now go to Steve NURAKI, the forensic anthropologist who met police at the scene Tuesday. He will try to determine the exact cause of death.
Insect evidence found at the scene will be forwarded to forensic entomologist Neal HASKELL of Rensselaer, Good said.

Alfred James Strayer
Sept. 26, 1920-Oct. 8, 1997
Alfred James STRAYER, 77, 8064 W. Olson Rd, Leiters Ford, died at 11:22 a.m. Wednesday at his home.
Born to Amon E. and Frances L. ALEXANDER STRAYER in Council Bluffs, Iowa. he married Loretta FULTZ on April 27, 1946. She survives.
He lived in Leiters Ford for 13 years, coming here from Hammond. He was the Apprentice Coordinator for the Iron Workers Local No. 395 for 25 years, and he served as an officer and member of the Iron Workers of Hammond for 55 years until retiring in 1984. He was secretary-treasurer of the North Central States Iron Workers Apprenticeship Training Conference from 1972-1984. He was a member of the Leiters Ford United Methodist Church, where he served as the Administrative Board Chairperson for five years. He was a member and officer of the Leiters Ford Lions Club and was the current President of the Kewanna Saddle Club since 1995. He was also a Decorated World War II Army Airforce Veteran who served in Italy. He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post in Hcssville.
Surviving with his wife, Loretta STRAYER, at home, is one daughter, Mrs. Daniel (Darlene) MAYS, Rochester; two sons, Mr. Richard STRAYER and his wife Sue, Decatur, Ill., Mr. James STRAYER and his wife Patricia, Hobart; seven grandchildren, Douglas J, STRAYER, LaPorte, Rebecca Lynn and Andrew STRAYER, Hobart, Sarah MAYS, Rochester, Jacob [STRAYER] and Adam STRAYER, Decatur: one great-grandchild, Ann Marie GARCIA, Hobart, three sisters, Mrs. Delbert (Helen) GROSS and Darlene STRAYER, both of Council Bluffs, Mrs. Edward (Lola) COLLIER, Missouri Valley, Iowa.
Preceding him in death are his parents, an infant daughter, Donna Sue [STRAYER]; four sisters and two brothers.
Services are 11 am, Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester. Pastor Dorothy JONES and Dr. John EASTWOOD will offictate. Visitation is from 2-9 p.m. today and two hours before services at the funeral home. Burial is at the Leiters Ford Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Hope Hospice, 100 W. 9th St. Rochester.

Mary Elizabeth "Befty" Miller
Feb. 5, 1917-Oct. 8, 1997
Mary Elizabeth "Betty" MILLER, 80, Peru, died at 11:10 a.m, Wednesday at Millers Merry Manor, Peru.
Born to Earl Delbert and Rhoda Florence BUTT PEARCE in Wayne County, Ill., she married Galen LaVere MILLER on Oct. 16, 1938 at the Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, Sharon. He died July 25, 1997.
She worked for Hoyt Dry Cleaning, Peru, and Millers Saw Mill, Perrysburg. She attended the Chapel of Praise, Peru, and the Chippawa School in Wabash County. She was also an avid gardener.
Survivors include one daughter, Rhoda Joyce MILLER, Perrysburg; three sons, Larry Gene MILLER and Kevin Roscoe MILLER, both of Perrysburg, Gregory Eric MILLER, Route 2, Peru; five sisters, Charlotte GRIMES, Bemidji, Minn., Ruth A. HOULIHAN, Frances E. GOCHENOUR, Dorothy BUTT, and Doris BECK, all of Peru; eight grandchidren; four great-grandchildren-, two stepgrandchildren: one step-great-grandson.
Preceding her in death with her husband is one daughter, Bobbie Jo MILLER; two sons. Randy Lew MILLER, Curtis Lynn MILLER; one brother, William Alfred PEARCE; one granddaughter, Jana Vivie MILLER; one great-grandson, Trevon Patrick BROWNING.
Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver. Pastor David ROSS will officiate, Visitation is from 3-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial is at the Perrysburg Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Perrysburg Community Playground.

Orval Pittman
Orval PITTMAN, 80, 504 W. Brown St., Fulton, died at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. .
Arrangements are pending at McCloskey-Hamilton Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport.

Friday, October 10, 1997

Sandra S. Heater
Sept. 24, 1951-Oct. 9, 1997
Sandra S. HEATER, 46, 2284 N. 1100 W., Kewanna, died at 2:57 a.m. Thursday at her home.
Born to Raymond D. and Rosezella VERMILLION HARNESS in Winamac, she married Francis V. HEATER Jr. on Feb. 14, 1972. He died July 25, 1996.
She graduated from Culver High School and was the owner and operator of Sandy's Fire Wood Co., for 24 years.
Survivors include one daughter, Tanya HEATER, at home; two sons, Franklin GROSS Jr., Kewanna, Raymond P. HEATER, at home; three sisters, Vivian CRULL, Mishawaka, Donna MINIX, Winamac, Gladys HAMILTON, Logansport, two brothers, Eugene HARNESS, Plymouth, Larry HARNESS, Culver, one aunt, Minnie CAMPBELL, Culver; close friend, Paul E. FIPPS, Kewanna; several nieces and nephews; five grandchildren.
Preceding her in death with her spouse is a son and daughter.
There are no services. Visitation is from 1-4 p.m. Sunday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna.
Memorials may be made to the Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.

Minnie A. Grubbs
April 30, 1912-Oct. 9, 1997
Minnie A. GRUBBS, 85, 64 1 8 W. Indiana 25, Mentone, died at 11:48 a.m. Thursday at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.
She was born to Andy and Susie ANDERSON MATHY in Morville, Kan.
She lived in Mentone since 1935, when she came from Kansas, and was a former manager of Harvey's Mart, Warsaw.
Survivors include three grandsons, Giles NEER, Akron, Mikel NEER, Mentone, Chris NEER, Leesburg; seven great-grandchildren; three sisters, Grace HOCH and Lillian GOLLEHAN, both of Kansas, Mrs. Herschel (Elsie) GRUBBS, Mentone: one brother, Henry MATHY, Kansas.
Preceding her in death is one daughter, Phyllis NEER, and one brother, Frank [MATHY].
Graveside services are at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Palestine Cemetery. Visitation is from noon to 1:30 p.m. at The King Memorial Home, Mentone.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Hope Hospice of Kosciusko Cotinty.

Pearl E. Long
Pearl E. LONG, 96, Route 2, Macy, died at 2:40 a.m. today,at Dukes Continuing Care Center, Peru.
Arrangements are pending with McClain Funeral Home, Denver.

Orval William Pittman
Nov. 23, 1916-Oct. 8, 1997
Orval William PITTMAN, 80, 1376 W. Brown St., Fulton. died at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis,
Born to William C. and lnez Janette HOLDEREED PITTMAN in Kendallville, he married Ramona Josephine SADLER on Feb. 21, 1948. She survives.
A self-employed contraetor, he retired in 1981 after 30 years. He then opened Orval's Small Engine Repair Shop. He was a member of the Kewanna VFW Post No. 1121 and was a life member of the Disabled Veterans Association.
Surviving with his wife, at home, are one, daughter, Jan RICE and her husband Fred, Fulton; one son, Rex PITTMAN and his wife Debra, Bowersville, Ga.; two granddaughters, Kim TROEGER, Logansport, Dawn PITTMAN, Bowersville; three step-grandchildren, Sue SCHMITZ, Netawaka, Kan., Brenda BOWMAN, South Carolina, Troy RAMSEY, Bowersville; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death is a half-brother and half-sister.
Graveside services are 4 p.m. today at Ever-Rest Memorial Park Cemetery, Logansport, with full military graveside rites.
Rev. George HAPNER will offictate.

D. "Blair" Luyster
Nov. 26,1925-Oct. 8, 1997
D. "Blair" LUYSTER, 71, 1145 E 350 S., Logansport, died at 4:59 p.m. Wednesday at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis.
Born to John D. and Hattie MATHIUS LUYSTER in Johnson Ceunty, he married Leah Mae DENNY. She.survives.
He was the owner and operator of Luyster Heating & Cooling for over 40 years, and was a member of the National Modified Midgets Association for 35 years.
Surviving with his wife, at home. is one son, David LUYSTER and his wife Kim, Logansport; three daughters, Bonnie J. RIPPLE, Wabash, Benita BURKES and her husband Alfonzo, Logansport, Donna McLELAND, Indianapolis: four grandchildren, Blair ZIMMERMAN, Greg RIPPLE, John LUYSTER, and Betsy ZIMMERMAN; one sister, Janet R. GERMAN, Indianapolis; several nieces and nephews.
Preceding. him in death is one grandson.
Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at McCloskey-Hamilton Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport. Rev. Don RUHL will officiate. Visitation is from 1-8 1-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Ever-Rest Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Cass County Childrens Home.

Saturday, October 11, 1997.

Pearl E. Long
July 20, 1901-Oct 10, 1997
Pearl Elizabeth LONG, 96, rural Macy, died at 2:40 a.m. Friday at Dukes , Memorial Hospital's Continuing Care Center in Peru.
The daughter of Ambrose and Elizabeth HELMIG CLARK. she was born July 20, 1901, in Peru. She married Thomas H. LONG July 28, 1919, in Peru. He survives.
She was a homemaker. Married 78 years, she was known as a great mother and friend. She attended Olive Branch Church of God and was a member of Royal Neighbors.
Surviving with her husband, at home in rural Macy, are three daughters, Juanita GEBERIN, with husband Robert. and Charlotte DUNCAN. both of Peru, and Markie EDWARDS, with husband Ted, Rochester; two sons, Fred LONG, with wife Mary, Peru, and James LONG with wife Wanda, Tilton, Ill.; 17 grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, 16 step-great-grandchildren, 22 great-great-grandchildren and 12 step-great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceeded in death by one grandson, Thomas D. LONG, and two brothers, Lloyd [CLARK] and Thomas CLARK.
Funeral Service will be at 2 p,m. Monday at McClain Funeral Home, U.S. 31 and Indiana 16, Denver, with Pastor Stan OWEN officiating. Burial will be in Plainview Cemetery, Macy. Visitation is from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Charles Franklin "Frank" King
March 8 1911-Oct. 11, 1997
Charles Franklin "Frank" LONG, 86, 1659 Grand St., Wabash, died at 5:30 p.m. Saturday at his home.
Born to Joseph and Emma MEREDITH KING in Vincennes, he married H. Louise EAKIN on March 29, 1941. She survives.
He was the owner of King Pest Control In Wabash since 1937 and also owned King's General Store at Poor Man's Corner, Wabash. He was a member of the Bachelor Creek Church of Christ and a past president of the Izaak Walton League of America. He was an avid fisherman, a conservationist and served in the United States Army. He also received a degree from Purdue University in entomology.
Surviving with his wife, at home, are four sons, Robert L. KING, Marion, Donald W. KING and Gene L. KING, both of Wabash, Douglas F. KING, Roann; one daughter, Sarah L. WILKERSON, Wabash; three brothers, James KING, Newark, Ohio, Ronald FLYNN, Urbana, Donald FLYNN, Wabash, two sisters, Hazel BUTLER, Indianapolis, Anne MEYER, Wabash, 19 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death is one son; two grandchildren; three brothers: one sister,
Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Grandstaff-Hentgen Manchester Ave. Chapel, Manchester. John LEINBAUGH will officiate. Visitation is from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday 'at the chapel. Burial is at the Friends Cemetery, Wabash.
.Mmetnorials may be made to the Wabash County Cancer Society.

Cheryl L. Bradley
June 9, 1947-Oct. 12, 199T
Cheryl L. BRADLEY, 50. 1701 Madison St., Rochester, died at 9:40 p.m. Sunday at her home.
Born to Edgair and Dorothy EMIGH LINDGREN in Hammond, she married Claude "Sonny" BRADLEY on July 25, 1968. He survives.
She lived in Rochester for, 10 years coming here from Cedar Lake, and was a former employee of Wood-Tek Corporation, Argos. She was a member of the Cedar Lake Eagles Auxiliary and the Rochester American Legion Auxiliary.
Surviving with her husband, at home is her mother, Dorothy HUBER, Crown Point; three daughters, Mrs. Bernie (Melanie) GREEN, Tuckerman Ark., Mrs. Tom (Lori) SARGENT, Cedar Lake, Tami BRADLEY, Rochester,, four sons, Kevin BRADLEY and Brian BRADLEY, both of Mentone, Todd BRADLEY and Tim BRADLEY. both of Rochester; 15 grandchildren; two brothers, Rick LINDGREN, Detroit, Mich., and Mike LINDGREN, Beaver Dam, Ky.
Preceding her in death is her father and one brother, Steve LINDGREN.
Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester Rev. Frank WHITTAKER will officiate. Visitation is from 2-9 p.m. Tuesday and two hours before services at the funeral home. Burial is at the Rochester IOOF Cemetery.

Sara Marie Doktorczyk
Sept. 2, 1997-Oct, 10, 1997
Sara Marie DOCTORCZYK, 38 days, 2800 W. 55th Ave., Merrillville, died at 4:50 a.m. Friday at her home.
She was born to George and Renee WALKER DOCTORCZYK at Christ Hospital, Oaklawn, Ill.
Survivors include her parents, at home, maternal grandparents, William E. and Peggy A. SMITH WALKER, Rochester; paternal grandparents, Chester and Eleonor REZSKA DOCTORCZYK, Palm Harbor, Fla.: maternal greatgrandparents, Joyce P. SMITH, Logansport, and Mary E. WALKER, Flora; maternal uncle and aunt, Tim and Heather WALKER, Noblesville; paternal aunt and uncle, Donna and Dan POWERS, Chicago, Ill.
Gravestde services are 2 p.m. today at the Rock Creek Cemetery, south of Logansport. Pastor Sandy HUTCHENS will officiate.
Foster & Good Funeral Home was in charge of Arrangments.

Tuesday, October 14, 1997

Kenneth Bright
Jan 12, 1915-Oct 13, 1997
Kenneth BRIGHT, 82, 1609 S. Indiana 19, Akron, died at 4:07 p.m. Monday at his nephew's home
Born to Bert and Nellie COOK BRIGHT in Akron, he married Viola M. REED BEENEY. She died August 23, 1983.
He was retired from Sonoco Paper Products, Akron. and also delivered The Rochester Sentinel for 27 years. He was a member of the Akron Lions Club, Akron Nutrition Site, Akron Church of God, and a 25 year member of the Sonoco Products Club. He served in the U.S. Army in the Philippines, was a World War II veteran, and awarded the purple heart.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Don (Betty) STONER, Delphi; several nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death are four brothers, Charles [BRIGHT], Robert [BRIGHT], Junior [BRIGHT] and George [BRIGHT]; one sister, Margaret ENGLE.
Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Akron Church of God, with military rites by VFW and American Legion to be conducted at the cemetery. Pastor James MALBONE will officiate, Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. today at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. Burial is at Nichols Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the donors choice.

Wednesday, October 15, 1997

Fannie M. Coffman
March 25, 1907-Oct. 14, 1997
Fannie Mathilda COFFMAN. 90, Extendacare Nursing Home, Rochester. formerly of 422 W. Sixth St., Rochester, died at 7: p.m. Tuesday at Woodlawn Hospital.
Born to Alva and Mary GARRY CROOKS in Cass County, she married Alva L. COFFMAN on March 7. 1931. He died in September 1970.
She lived most of her life near Fulton and spent her later years in Rochester. She was a homemaker and a member of the Olive Branch United Methodist Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Wendell (Carol) SCOTT, Rochester; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. one great-great-granddaughter-, one sister, Dorothy [CROOKS], Berkshire, Fla.
Preceding in death with her husband are her parents: one grandson, Danny REFFETT; two daughters, Alma REFFETT and Frances McKISSICK, two sisters, Alma WALL and Inez WILLEY; two brothers, Richard CROOKS and Robert WILSON.
Services are 10-.30 a.m. Friday. at the Foster and Good Funeral Home, Rochester. Rev. Gerald ZOOK will officiate. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Thursday 9 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Burial is at the Fulton Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Cancer Fund.

Thursday, October 16, 1997

Icie R. Smith
Sept. 23, 1914-Oct. 15,1997
Icie R. SMITH, 83, 9656 S. 100 E., Claypool, died at 12:40 p.m. Wednesday at ExtendaCare nursing home, Rochester.
Born to Tom and Alice HACKWORTH ADAMS in Prestonburg, Ky., she inarried Earl SMITH on Sept. 12, 1931 In Prestonburg. He died July 6, 1983.
She was a homemaker and operated a grocery store in Packerton. She was a member of the Gospel Hill Pentecostal Church of God, Silver Lake.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Carmel (Opal) MANNS, Silver Lake, two sons, Tom SMITH and his wife Marlene, Akron, Paul SMITH and his wife Carol, Claypool; 10 grandchildren: 25 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren: one sister, Eva SMITH, Argos.
Preceding in death with her husband is one son, Curtis [SMITH], one brother, Ortie ADAMS.
Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at the Gospel Hill Pentecostal Church of God, Indiana 15. Rev. Frank WHITAKER and Rev. Albert WHITAKER will officiate. Visitation is from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. Burial is at Graceland Cemetery, Claypool.
Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

Friday, October 17, 1997\

Mary Slaybaugh
May 23, 1992-Oct. 16, 1997
Mary A. SNYDER SLAYBAUGH, 75, 3597 W. Hill Lake Road, Claypool, formerly of Argos, died at 7:15 a.m. Thursday at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.
Born to Dilas and Augusta ABAIR FEAR in Argos, she married Walter J. SNYDER on Dec. 3, 1938. He died Nov. 9. 1957. She then married Harry SLAYBAUGH, who also preceded her in death.
She was a homemaker and attended the Warsaw Southern Baptist Church.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Herman (Sally) LITTLE, Claypool, Mrs. Sheldon (Sharon) CAMPBELL, Lakeland, Fla.; nine grandchildren: 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; one sister, Mrs. Everett (Opal) BOWELL, Argos.
Preceding her in death with her husbands is a son, Darrall SNYDER, one sister, Zella HOOKER; one great-grandson.
Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday at the Argos Maple Grove Cemetery. Pastor James BEAN will officiate. Visitation is from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Saturday at Grossman Funeral Home Argos.

Elaine Joyce Reagan Ruff
Oct. 14,1997-Oct. 14, 1997
Elaine Joyce REAGAN RUFF, born to Terra RUFF and William REAGAN, was stillborn at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Woodlawn Hospital.
Surviving with her parents, 4684 N. Indiana 25, Rochester, are her maternal grandparents, Tim and Karen RUFF, Akron, Lee and Betty POPPY, DeLand, Fla., Marvin RUFF, Cerritos, Calif., paternal grandparents are Bill and Joyce SAUNDERS REAGAN, Rochester; Maternal great-grandparents are Tom and Louanna PIERATT PUGH, Rochester, paternal great-grandparents are Ray and Dorothy SAUNDERS, Tennessee;. maternal great-great-grandmothers are Ida PIERATT and Ruby PUGH, Rochester, several aunts and uncles.
Private graveside services are 2:30 p.m. today at Plainview Cemetery, Macy. Pastor J. PYEATT will offlciate. No visitation. Burial is at Plainview Cemetery, Macy.
Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of arrangements.

Saturday, October 18, 1997

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Monday, October 20, 1997

Thomas A. Guthrie
Thomas A. GUTHRIE, 66, 2804 Manitou Park Dr., Rochester, died at 6:05 p.m. Sunday at Elkhart General Hospital.
Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.

Kenneth Lawrence Working
Feb. 20, 1915-Oct. 19, 1997
Kenneth Lawrence WORKING, 82, Route 2, Macy, died at 6:25 a.m. Sunday at Dukes Continuing Care Center, Peru.
Born to Andrew Jackson and Emma Daisy STOOP WORKING in Peru, he marricd Helen Arlene FOUTS on Feb. 20, 1935. She survives.
He was a retired Passenger Car General Foreman at Penn Central Railroad, and retired in 1975. He attended the Deedsvtlle United Methodist Church, was a member of the Lincoln Masonic Lodge No. 523, Macy, and the Macy Chapter Order of the Eastern Star.
Surviving with his wife, Helen Arlene WORKING is one daughter, Marcia Ann FOX, Pittsburgh Pa.: one son, Larry Deo WORKING, Moyoak, N.C.; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild.
Preceding him in death are three, brothers, Leo WORKING, Allen WORKING, Robert WORKING; two sisters, Velma Lucille HOPKINS, Evelyn DAWALD.
Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Deedsville United Methodist Church, Deedsville. Rev. Rick STONE will officiate. The Masonic Lodge will perform at memorial services at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Visitation is from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, and one hour before services at the church. Burial is at Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico.

Rollin E. Nette
March 2, 1926-Oct. 18, 1997
Rollin E. NETTE, 71, 11219 E. 50 N., Akron, died at 2 a.m. Saturday at Life Care Center, Rochester.
Born to Fred and Elva SIPLE NETTE in Holdenville, Okla., he married Phyllis HOLLOWAY in January of 1955. She survives.
He was retired from LakeSide Dairy, Silver Lake. He served in Africa and Germany with the U.S. Army's 63rd Division.
Surviving with his wife, Phyllis NETTE, at home, are three daughters, Mrs. Ricci (Patti) SWIHART, Gilead, Mrs. Cliff (Lori) COX, Akron. Mrs. Kevin (Dianna) POWELL, Rochester; two sons, Robert NETTE, Akron, Jeffrey NETTE and his wife Melanie, Warsaw, seven grandchildren; three sisters, Harriet OWENS, Rochester, Alice SLAYBAUGH, Fowler, Wilma McGEE, Kewanna.
Preceding him in death is one granddaughter.
Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. Rev. G. Scott PATTISON will officiate. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Tbe American Legion and VFW, Rochester, will conduct military graveside rites at Nichol's Cemetery Akron.

Merl M. Gibson
Jan. 25,1914-Oct. 18, 1997
Merl M. GIBSON. 83, 8336 E. 100 S. Etna Green, died at 9:08 p.m. Saturday at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.
Born to Davis and Harriet BLOUGH GIBSON in Kosciusko County, he married Jean M. GIBSON on Dec. 2, 1950. She survives.
He was a farmer and lived in the Etna Green area most of his life, He attended Harrison Center Church, was a World War II Veteran serving in the Army, and was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Mentone, and the Mentone Lions Club. .
Survivng with his wife, Jean M. GIBSON, at home, are two step-sisters, Mary TEEL, Mentone, Ethel FISHER, Warsaw.
Preceding him in deal three brothers, Homer [GIBSON], David [GIBSON] and Kyle [GIBSON]; four step-brrothers, Thomas WITHAM, Richard WIITHAM, Arthur WITHAM, Hiley WITHAM; one step-sister, Edith HANEY.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Harrison Center Church, Etna Green. Rev. Larry GOSS will officiate. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at King Memorial Home, Mentone. Burial is at Harrison Center Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Harrison Center Church.

Betty J. Jenkins
July 29, 1922-oct. 20, 1997
Betty J. JENKINS, 75, 1512 Long Beach Dr., Rochester, died at 4:40 a.m. today at LifeCare Center.
She was born to Lotus T. and Lela J. THOMAS THRUSH in Kokomo.
She retired from Hart Schaffner & Marx, Rochester, and attended Grace United Methodist Church. She was a 50 year member of the Rochester Order of Eastern Star, and the Rochester American Legion Auxiliary.
Survivors include two sons, James O. JENKINS, Rochester. and Joseph G. JENKINS, Logansport; five grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Shirley ANDERSON, Logansport.
Preceding her in death is one daughter, Susan J. JENKINS; two sisters, Vivian SCHEID and Mary ELLITHORP.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester. Rev. Jess TAILOR will officiate. Eastern Star services will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and after 9 a.m ' Wednesday. Burial is at Rochester IOOF Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Tuesday, October 21, 1997

Thomas A. Guthrie
March 10, 1931 - Oct. 19, 1997
Thomas A. GUTHRIE, 66, 2804 Manitou Park Drive, died at 6:05 p.m. Sunday at Elkhart General Hospital.
The son of Robert and Nina GUTHRIE, he was born March 10, 1931 in Kalamazoo, Mich. He married Marilyn MURPHY on Dec. 18. 1954 in Oak Park, Ill. She survives in Palm Springs, Calif .
He moved to Rochester in 1973 from Chicago. He was owner and president of Jobsite Trailer Corporation, Rochester, estabIishing the business in 1971. He was a beekeeper and had Invented a mobile honey kitchen. He established the first Rochester Chamber of Commerce office. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, where he helped establish the Mission of Mary. He was a member of the Kiwannis Club and the Elks Lodge, both in Rochester. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a 1956 graduate of the University of Illinois.
Also surviving are four sons, Glenn [GUTHRIE], of Portland, Maine, James [GUTHRIE], with wife Lisa, of San Diego, Calif., Jack [GUTHRIE], of Rochester, and William [GUTHRIE], with wife Laura, of Los Angeles, Calif. and four grandchildren, Aloma [GUTHRIE], Leona [GUTHRIE], and Ryan [GUTHRIE], Portland, and Grant [GUTHRIE], Los Angeles.
Private services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Foster and Good Funeral Home, Rochester. A public memorial mass will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rochester, at 11 a.m. Wednesday with Father John ZAHN officiating. A gathering in the St. Joseph Parish Hall will follow mass and conclude at 1 p.m.
There will be no visitation. Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Memorial may be given to St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Wednesday, October 22, 1997

Louis Eugene "Gene" Walker
Louis Eugene "Gene" WALKER, 72, Route 1, Denver, died at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Methodist Hospital Indianapolis.
Arrangements are pending with McClain Puncral Home, Denver.

Normalene Wagner
July 11, 1923-Oct. 21, 1997
Normalene WAGNER, 74, 2138 South Wabash Rd., Rochester, died at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne .
Born to Elmer and Glee BUTT FITES in Miami County, she married George E. WAGNER on June 11, 1944 in Macy. He survives.
She worked at Kroger Grocery for 18 years and prepared taxes. She attended the Ebenezer United Methodist Church, Macy and was a member of the Woodlawn Hospital Auxiliary and the Order of Eastern Stars, North Manchester.
Surviving with her husband George E. WAGNER, Rochester, is one daughter Mrs. David (Martha) ROBERTS, Warren, one son, Stephen R. WAGNER and his wife Mariane, Macy; flve grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three sisters, Grace WAECHTER and Evelyn SCHIPPER, both of Akron, Mary WEIRICK, Mexico.
Preceding her in death is one sister, Ruth BAMMERLIN; three brothers, Paul [FITES], Ralph [FITES] and James FITES.
Servicesc 11 a.m. Friday at Ebenezer United Methodist Church. Revs. Rick STONE and
George HAPNER will officiate. Visitation. is from 2-8 p.m. Thursday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. Burial is at the Ebenezer Cemetery, Macy.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Ebenezer United Methodist Church.

Ruby L. Miller
April 14,1916-Oct. 20,1997
Ruby L. MILLER, 81, Route 3 Peru, died at 3:10 p.m. Monday at Dukes Memorial Hospital Peru.
Born to Willard Wayne and Nante Murtle MASHER LAIN in Peru, she married William Tyman MILLER Sr. on Aug. 30, 1939 in Rochester. He survives.
She was a homemaker and farmer and attended the Mexico Church of the Brethren. She was a member of the Macy Chapter Order of Eastern Star.
Surviving with her husband, William Tyman MILLER Sr., at home, are two sons, Michael Lain MILLER and his wife Sandra and William Tyman MILLER Jr. and his wife Dorothy, both of Peru; one daughter, Kay E. BACKMAN and her husband Bob, De Land, Fla.,, twin sisters, Florris E. KURTZ, Naples, Fla., and Ruth McCORMICK, North Judson; four grandchildren; three step-grandchildren, one great-grandchild; flve step-great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death is one sister, Janet PATCH.
Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver. Rev. Don RITCHEY will offlclate. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. today. Burial is at Greenlawn Cemetery. Mexico.

Thursday, October 23, 1922

Louis Eugene "Gene" Walker
June 14,1925 - Oct. 21, 1997
Louis Eugene "Gene" WALKER, 72, rural Denver, died at 11:18 a.m. Tuesday at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis.
Born to Harvey and Ida ACHEY WALKER in Miami County, he married Gertrude GEARHART in Akron on Sept. 28, 1950. She survives.
He was a farmer and worked for 15 years at GenCorp, Wabash. He was a member of the Chili Baptist Church and was a Korean War veteran.
Surviving with his wife, at home, are four sons, Larry D. WALKER, David A. WALKER, Harvey C. WALKER, all of Denver, and Roger E. WALKER and his wife Rene, Peru; four brothers, Kenneth WALKER and Melvin WALKER, both of Wabash, Don M. WALKER and Clifford WALKER, both of Peru, three sisters, Bernice ARTHUR and Kate CAMPBELL, both of Akron, Gladys DEEDS, Rochester; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death is one, son, Danny Joe WALKER; two sisters, Ethel MONGOSA, Beulah WINNINGHAM; five brothers, Art [WALKER], Robert [WALKER], Russell [WALKER], Wayne [WALKER] and Ralph WALKER.
Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Chili Baptist Church. Rev. William SHEWMAN. will officiate. Visitation is from 4 to 8 pm. today at McClain Funeral Home, on U.S. 31. Denver, and at the church for one hour before services. Burial is at the Chili Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Chili Baptist Church.

Friday, October 24, 1997

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Saturday, October 25, 1997

Jack Davidson
Aug. 21, 1937-Oct. 23, 1997
Jack DAVIDSON, 60, 3166 S Lakeshore Drive, Macy, died a 10:50 p.m.Thursday at Howard Community Hospital.
Born to Albert W. and Vera KELLY DAVIDSON in Peru, he married Sandy C. FIKE on Jan. 31, 1959. She survives.
He was a 1955 graduate of Peru High School and attended Bowling Green University in Ohio. He retired from Chrysler Corporation in Aug. 1992 as electrical engineer with 30 years
of service.
He attended the Peru United Methodist Church and the Macy Methodist Church. He was a member of the Rochester Elks Club. Davidson was past president and founding officer of the Nyona Lake Boosters Association and a past president of the Lime Tree Condominium Association of Bonita Springs, Fla.
Surviving with his wife are two daughters and one son-in-law, Missy DAVIDSON and Kelly [MINGLIN] and Bryan MINGLIN, Kokomo; three grandchildren Devon MINGLIN, Taylor MINGLIN and Hannah MINGLIN, Kokomo; and one brother and sister-in-law Craig KELLEY and Lisa DAVIDSON, Angel Fire, N.M.
Services are at 11 a.m. Monday at Fenn and Shirley Mortuary, Colonial Chapel, 1315 W. Lincoln Road, Kokomo. Rev. Bob MOORE will officiate. Burial will follow at the Sunset Memory Gardens Mausoleum. Visitation is from 2-4 p.m and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the mortuary.

Monday, October 27, 1922

Marjorie Kester
17, 1911-Oct. 25, 1997
Marjorie JESTER, 86, Life Care Center, Rochester, formerly of Akron, died at 2:50 a.m. Saturday at Life Care.
Born to Edward and Dora WAGONER PONTIOUS in Marshall County, she married Elmer KESTER on Dec. 23, 1933. He died May 28, 1979.
She was a homemaker and member of the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church.
Survivors include one son, Eugene KESTER, Rockville; one sister, Annabelle NUNNERY, Lake City, Ark.
Preceding her in death with her husband are four brothers, Clair [PONTIOUS], Ledger [PONTIOUS], Richard [PONTIOUS] and Harry [PONTIOUS] and one sister, Orlepha [PONTIOUS].
Graveside services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Athens Cemetery, Athens, with Rev. Wayne BALMER officiating. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. tonight at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, and from 10-10:45 a.m. before services at the funeral home.

Georgia Ann Bunch Turner
Oct. 6, 1906-Oct. 14,1997
Georgia Ann BUNCH TURNER, 91, Bowling Green, Ky. died at 7:57 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, at Greenview Hospital, Bowling Green.
Born to William D. and Rebecca RIGSBY BUNCH In Sunnyside, Ky., she married John Ira TURNER In 1924. He died.
She moved to Bowling Green from Indianapolis where she worked for H.P. Wasson Department Store. While working there, she served on the Fashion Board, and was head of two departments. She was also active in the real estate buisness.
Survivors include one daughter, Connie TURNER ELLIOTT, Rochester; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Elizabeth DODD and Beatrice LONG, both of Bowling Green; one brother, James BUNCH, Bowling Green. Preceding her in death with her husband is a son, John Edward TURNER; two brothers. Jess [BUNCH] and Benton BUNCH, three half-brothers; two half-sisters.
Graveside services were held in the Floral Park Cemetery Indianapolis.
Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of local.

Tuesday, October 24, 1997

Opal M. Young
July 23, 1907-Oct. 26, 1997
Opal M. YOUNG, 90, Clay St,, Mishawaka, died at 9:45 a.m. Sunday at Bridgewood Health Care Center, Elkhart.
She was born to Rev. Daniel and Abaline YOUNG in Wabash County.
She was a member of the Gospel Center Missionary Church, was active in the missionary, field, and retired from Uniroyal Corporation in 1968 after 23 years of service.
Survivors include many neices and nephews; two sisters-in-law, Ruth YOUNG, Indianapolis, Helen YOUNG, Rochester.
Preceding her in death are 10 brothers and sisters.
Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday, at Bubb Funeral Chapel, North 3910 North Main St., Mishawaka. Visitation is from 2-5 p.m. today at the chapel. Burial is at the IOOF Cemetery in Akron.
Memorials may be made to the Gospel Center Missionary Church.

Wednesday, October 29, 1997

John J. Hornung
March 12, 1910-Oct. 28,1997
John J. HORNUNG, 87, South Lake Shore Drive, Akron, died at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday in his daughters home, Dolores GAERTE, Dowagiac, Mich..
Born to Theodore and Katherine BEUCHE HORNUNG In Mishawaka, he married Martha M. POURE on Nov. 26, 1930 at St. Joseph Church, Mishawaka. She died April 1, 1996.
He retired in 1973 after 27-1/2 years as plant manager for the former Essex Wire Co. From 1926-1946 he was employed by the U.S. Rubber Co., Mishawaka. He was a member of St. Bernard's Catholic Church, Wabash, and a member of the Elks Lodge in Ligonier and
Wabash for over 50 years.
Survivors include two daughters, Dolores GAERTE and her husband Donald, Dowagiac, Mich., Sharon MAJEWSKI and her husband Richard, Cassopolis. Mich.; one son, Edward L. HORNUNG and his wife Gerri, Akron; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Isabella SEYMOUR and Bertilla ANDREWS, both of South Bend; one brother, Frank HORNUNG, Royal Oak, Mich.
Preceding him in death is a sister, Clara [HORNUNG], and a brother William [HORNUNG].
A funeral mass will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mishawaka. Fr. Robert A. YAST will officiate. Visitation is , from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Thallemer-Goethals Funeral Home, Mishawaka. A rosary will be recited at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial is at the Fairview Cemetery, Mishawaka. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

Thursday, October 30, 1997

Mary Gertrude Ritter
June 6, 1911-Oct. 29, 1997
Mrs. Mary Gertrude RITTER, 86, formerly of 219 N. Michigan St., Argos, died at 12:29 p.m. Wednesday at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Lafayette.
She was born June 6, 1911, in Argos, to Herbert and Eloyse YEARICK BOWELL. She married Lowell W. RITTER on June 2, 1934, in Michigan City. He preceded her in death in 1986. An Argos resident most of her life, she lived at St. Anthony Health Care Center, Lafayette, for eight years..
She was a secretary for Argos Community Schools for many years, retiring in 1974. She was a member of Argos United Methocost Church.
Survivors include a son, Richard A. [RITTER], with wife Pam, Lafayette; three grandsons, Brent [RITTER] and Chase RITTER, Lafayette and Jeff NIFONG, Ann Arbor, Mich.; a son-in-law, Burl NIFONG, Bremen; a sister, Mrs. Shorty (Nancy) HENDERSON, Lake Havasu, Ariz. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Sharon NIFONG, a grandson, Scott NIFONG, a sister, Evelyn ZINK, and two brothers, Herbert "Bud" [BOWELL] and Harold BOWELL.
F'uneral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Argos United Methodist Church with Rev. Robin SMITH and Rev. Richard LEWKE officiating. Burial will he in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday until services at the church. Memorials may be made to Argos United Methodist Church. Grossman Funeral Home in Argos is making arrangements.

Friday, October 31, 1922

Paul K. Reichard
Feb. 17, 1917-Oct. 30, 1997
Paul K. REICHARD. 80, 1115 S. 30th St South Bend, died at 12:37 p.m. Thursday at the Community Hospital of Bremen.
Born to Noah and Mahala BRUMM REICHARD in Portland, he married Viola M. COWEN on Sept. 3, 1938. She died Sept. 15, 1987.
He lived in the Tippecanoe area in the 1940, and worked at Lath, Studebakers, and Torringtons in South Bend, until retiring in 1982. He was a mcmber of Eagles Lodge No. 2083 in Mishawaka and the Hope Chapel Church of God, South Bend.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. (Sharon) ZINKLE, Kokomo, Mrs. David (Paula) A. RADER, Bremen; three brothers, Dale REICHARD, Columbia City, Harley REICHARD, Plymouth, Milo REICHARD, Tippecanoe; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death are two brothers, Wilson [REICHARD] and Dwight [REICHARD]; one sister, Avis BOWLER.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at King Merfiortal Home, Mentone. Rev. Marvin ENGBRECHT will officiate. Visitation is from 3-7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial is at the Tippecanoe Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Amercian Lung Association.

Saturday, November 1, 1997

William Joel Downs
Sept. 22, 1902-Oct. 31, 1997
William Joel DOWNS, 95, Tucson, Ariz., and formerly of Rochester, died at 10:50 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Hospital, Tucson.
He was born Sept. 22, 1902, to William K. and Maude BRUBAKER DOWNS. He married Mildred M. DIELMAN on Oct. 5. 1957 in Princeton, Ill. She preceded him in death on Nov. 9, 1990.
He was a longtime Rochester resident. He was a retired construction superintendent and was a member of the Rochester First Presbyterian Church and Emmanuel Presbytezian Church of Tucson. He was a charter member of the Rochester EIks, a member of the Rochester Masonic Lodge #79, South Bend Scottish Rite and Sabbar Temple of Tucson.
Surviving are a son, Richard E. DOWNS, Calvert City, Ky.; one step-son, Paul HANSEN, Cape Girardeau, Mo., two step-daughters, Mrs. Karen PRIEST, Elwood, and Mrs. Jane McCRUME, Tucson; one brother, Donald K. DOWNS, Bradenton, Fla.; 19 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, William K. [DOWNS] and Dennis DOWNS.
A funeral service will be Tuesday in Tucson. Local services will be held at a later date at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Monday, November 3, 1997

Arthur L. Bollhoefor
June 21, 1935-Nov. 2,1997
Arthur L. BOLLHOEFER, 62, 6068 E. Indiana 14, Athens, died at 6:07 p.m. Sunday at St. Joseph Hospital of Marshall county, Plymouth.
Born to Mark and Pearle McDANIEL BOLLHOEFER in Huntington County. he married Rosella HARTLE on Nov. 24, 1957 in Leiters Ford. She survives.
He was self-employed at Art's Garage and Tractor Service, Athens. He was a member of the Akron Church of God. the American Legion in Rochester, and a 1954 graduate of Tyner High School. He was a U.S.. Marine Corps sergeant during the Korean War.
Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Mrs. Rick (Donna) GREER, Rochester, Mrs. John (Dianna) ILES, Logansport, Debra BOLLHOEFER, Rochester; two sons, Dennis and wife Andrea BOLLHOEFER, Rochester, Daniel and wife Julie FOX, Bremen; 12 grandchildren, two.sisters, Alta KIEFER, Huntington, Mrs. Howard (Anna) WIDNER, Boonville, Mo.; and two brothers, Henry and wife Virginia BOLLHOEFER, Tyner, Phillip and wife Ardelle BOLLHOEFER, Rancho Cordova, Calif.
Preceding in death were two sisters and two brothers. ,
Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Akron Church of God with military rites following the service by the VFW and American Legion. Cremation will follow. Rev. James MALBONE will officiate. Visitation is from 3-8 p.m. Tuesday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. Memorials can be made to the Akron Church of God or Gideons International.

Paul N. Bowen
Jan. 11, 1914-Oct. 31, 1997
Paul N. BOWEN. 83, 1285 N. Indiana 19, Akron, died at 8:15 p.m. Friday at ExtendaCare Health Facility, Rochester.
Born to Nelson and Emma NICODEMUS BOWEN in Fulton County, he married Gloria J. PRATT on July 10, 1948 at the Omega Church, Akron. She survives.
A farmer, he worked as the superintendent at the Omega Church, Akron. He was a trustee at the church, and he was a World War II U.S. Army veteran. . .
Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. George (Carol) GRAHAM, Akron, Mrs. Mark (Janet) HAWLEY, Akron; one son, David and wife Jane BOWEN, Atlanta, Ga.. nine granddchildrcn, one great-grandson, two sisters, Ruth BOWEN, Akron, Doris SHELLENBARGER, Wabash. and two brothers, Raymond and wife Margaret BOWEN Lakeville, Albert and wife Esther BOWEN, Rochester.
Preceding in death were two sisters, Mary BOWEN and, Lois DRUDGE.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Hartzler, Funeral Home. Akron. Rev. Thomas TUPPS will officiate. Burial will be at the Akron Cemetery, and military graveside rites will be conducted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials can be made to the Omega Church, Akron.

Tuesday, November 4, 1997

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Wednesday, November 5, 1997

Earnest O. Baxter
April 13, 1903-November 4, 1997
Rochester has lost a dear friend.
Ernest O. BAXTER, 94, died at 2:23 p.m. Tuesday.
During his four decades as owner of Baxter Drugs - now Webb's Family Pharmacy - he was known for his community leadership, volunterr work, philanthropy and courtly manner.
In addition to serving 16 years on the Woodlawn Hospital Board of Directors, Mr. Baxter campaigned tirelessly on behalf of downtown merchants. He teamed with the late Robert TRUITT and Howard WERTZBERGER to create 300 off-street parking spaces downtown, largely by dint of weekly visits to merchants to collect financial support. The 23-year effort resulted in the removal of 10 houses, one hotel and three warehouses and conversion of the space to parking lots.
On Nov. 18, 1994, Mr. Baxter, his son, Parke, and Parke's wife, Fran, gave the Northern Indiana Community Foundation $10,000 on behalf of Baxter Drugs. Mr. Baxter later gave $50,000 to Grace United Methodist Church via the foundation.
During church services, he was thanked for the gift and asked if he had anything to say. His response: "I don't think I did anything special. There are at least a dozen people in this room who could do the same thing." (One did, in the form of an anonymous $10,000 gift.)
When hardening of the arteries threatened his eyesight, Mr. Baxter resolved to get more exercise and began riding his bicycle to work from his Lake Manitou home. Over the next 18 years, he pedaled the five-mile round trip 200 times a year, during which time he did not change the prescription to his glasses.
Mr. Baxter graduated from Van Wert High School in 1922. He was the first member of his family to earn a high school diploma. He graduated from Northern Ohio University in 1926 and worked as a Registered Pharmacist for 55 years.
He worked at pharmacies in Van Wert, Detroit and Toledo before coming to Indiana. In 1935, while working 60-hour weeks for a Galveston druggist at a weekly salary of $17.50, he cobbled together $750 dollars worth of loans on his 1928 Chevrolet and his good name and bought a drug store in Walton.
He came to Rochester in 1941 in search of a larger market, and purchased the Blue Drug Store, 724 Main St. In 1953 he purchased the Coplen and Erdmann Drug Store, 800 Main St. He operated it for nine years before merging it with the old Blue operation. He worked at Baxter Drugs until his 1981 retirement.
Born April 13, 1903 in Van Wert County, Ohio, to Addie L. and Julie Annette BERRY BAXTER, he married Alice E. KREACHBAUM in Van Wert on Nov. 25, 1926. She preceded in death in 1976. He married Berniece MARTIN NEWHOUSE Nov. 4, 1980. She died in 1995.
He was an active member of Grace United Methodist, a past president and 50-year member of the Rochester Kiwanis Club, past president and 16-year member of the Woodlawn Hospital Board of Trustees, a 70-year Mason, and a 50-year member of the South Bend Scottish Rite. He belonged to the Mizpah Shrine of Fort Wayne, the Indana Pharmacists Association, and was a past president of the Fulton County United Way. He was a member of the Lake Manitou Association and the Rochester and Lake Manitou Chamber of Commerce, which presented him with its Distinguished Service Award in 1982.
He was Grand Marshal of the Round Barn Festival Parade in 1992.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Howard (Gloria Anne) GALLOP, Cornwall, Pa.; one son, Parke BAXTER, Rochester; four grandchildren, Mrs. Buddy (LeeAnn) POLLOCK, Rochester, Doug BAXTER, Durango, Colo., James W. GALLOP, St. Louis, Charles E. GALLOP, Myerstown, Pa.; seven great-grandchildren, Jared [GALLOP] and Andrew GALLOP, Kelly Joy [GALLOP] and Kimberly GALLOP, Chip POLLOCK and Chad [BAXTER] and Josh BAXTER. Three brothers and one sister preceded in death.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Grace United Methodist Church with the Revs. David HOGSETT and Jeff TAYLOR officiating. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, and at the church afterr 10 a.m Friday. Burial will be at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Grace United Methodist Church Endowment Fund.

Beverly Ann Ironmonger
May 10, 1947 - Nov. 3, 1997
Beverly Ann IRONMONGER, 50, 1923 43rd Ave., Gulfport, Miss., and formerly of Nyona Lake and Miami, died at 10 a.m. Monday at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport.
The daughter of Kenneth and Lilly ARNETT SHERRILL, she was born May 10, 1947, in Kokomo. She married Darrell IRONMONGER Oct. 8, 1965, at Hemlock. He preceded her in death Aug. 18, 1993.
She moved to Gulfport two years ago from Miami. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include a daughter, Denise IRONMONGER, Gulfport; a son, Dennis IRONMONGER, Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Raymond [SHERRILL] , Bob [SHERRILL], and Roger SHERRILL.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Fulton Cemetery with Rev. George HAPNER officiating. There will be no visitation, Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Fulton, is making arrangements.

Mildred M. Green
Feb. 23, 1907-Nov. 4, 1997
Mildred M. GREEN, 90, Burnettsviiie, died at 4:50 a.m. Tuesday at her home.
Born on Feb. 23, 1907, in Wren, Ohio, she was the daughter of John Thomas and Laura Mabel JAMES LETT. She married Elwood S. GREEN on Jan. 2, 1938., in Kokomo. He preceded her in death Dec. 24, 1961.
She was a retired home health care employee,
Survivors include two sons, Donald E. [GREEN] Diego, Calif., and William M. [GREEN], Burnettsville; two brothers, John Chester LETT, Culver, and Clifford Gerald LETT, Angola: one sister, Lela Pauline EISENHOWER, Fremont; four grandchildren and two great-grandsons. She also was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister.
There will be no funeral services and graveside services will be at a later date. Harrison-Metzger Funeral Homes, Royal Center, is making arrangements.

Wednesday, November 5, 1997

James M. Metcalf
Nov. 23,1920 - Nov. 1, 1997
James Madison METCALF, 76, 3835 East Fulton County Road 400 North, Rochester, died at 5:15 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Hospital in South Bend.
The so of Fletcher and Mittee DURHAM METCALF, he was born Nov. 23, 1920, near Winchester, Tenn. He married Lillie O. ASHLEY June 9, 1943, in Huntsville, Ala. She survives.
He was a resident of the area 13 years moving here from the Schaumburg, Ill. area, where he lived 21 years. He was a retired roofing contractor. He was a .member of the First Assembly of God Church, Rochester. He served in the U.S. Army in Europe during World War II.
Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Brenda TAYLOR, and husband Rev. Jeff, Rochester, and Renee DeLEON, and husband Joseph, South Elgin, Ill.; three sons, William [METCALF], with wife Brenda , Coconut Creek, Fla., Jeffrey [METCALF], with wife Carol, Winchester, Tenn., and John [METCALF], with wife Joann, Parkland, Fla., 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, a sister, Mattie SPELLMAN, Winchester; seven brothers, Cecil [METCALF] Plantation, Fla., Frank [METCALF], Chattanooga, Tenn., Ray [METCALF], Ringold, Ga., Edward [METCALF], Birmingham, Ala., and Ralph [METCALF], Bill [METCALF] and Hugh [METCALF], Winchester.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Gerald [METCALF] and Donald [METCALF]. Funeral services was at 1;30 p.m. Wednesday at Moore and Cortner Funeral Home, Winchester, Tenn., with Rev. Jeff TAYLOR officiating. Buriallwas in Memorial Garden Cemetery, Winchester. Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, was in charge of local arrangements.

Thursday, November 6, 1997

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Friday, November 7, 1997

Mabel M. Swanson
June 14, 1902 - Nov. 6,1997
Mabel M. SWANSON, 95, 1120 N. Main St., Monticello, a former Rochester resident, died at 9 p.m. Thursday at Monticello Health Cart Center.
She was born to Charles and Melissa CRISSINGER DAVIDSON June 14, 1902, in Pulaski County. She married Ernest E. SWANSON July 14, 1932, at Chicago. He preceded her in death on Sept. 5. 1978.
She was employed as a nurse at Bethany Hospital in Chicago for several years and later worked in the Rochester Wiles Department Store. She co-owned, with her husband, a Rochester antique shop. She was a member of Monticello United Methodist Church and former member of Rochester United Methodist Church.
Surviving are four nephews, Galen DAVIDSON, Monticello, V. Trent DAVIDSON, Tucson. Ariz., William DAVIDSON, Red Bluff, Calif, and Merrill DAVIDSON, Monticello, and several great-nieces and nephews. She also was preceded by one brother, one sister and. three step-sisters.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Monticello United Methodist Church with Rev. Janet McFALL-BROWN officiating. Burial will be in Pro Cemetery, Headlee. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday at the church.
Memorials may be made to the Monticello United Methodist Church.

Saturday, November 8, 1997

Joyce Lee Pemberton
Joyce Lee PEMBERTON, 66, died at 2:50 p.m. Friday at Rochester Middle School where she was doing something she loved - substitute teaching.
Pemberton was filling in for John FEARNOW's class when she slumped at her desk. Students went to the main office and emergency medical technicians were called. They could not revive her.
For about 26 years, Rochester children have come to school in the morning to find Pemberton, affectionately known as "Mrs. P.," at the head of the class as a substitute.
"She was just one great lady," said Rochester High School math teacher John ROBERTS. "Every one of the kids loved her. If they found out Mrs. P. was going to be the sub, they were overjoyed."
Rochester High School choir teacher Hope SHOWLEY said: "They would cheer."
Pemberton, of 1029 Main St., filled in for Showley during two maternity leaves.
"She really went above and beyond the call of duty. She took my kids to contest," Showley said. Pemberton judged the high school variety show for the past eight years. She rarely missed a performance of the high school band or choir and was an ardent supporter of the local arts, Showley said.
Pemberton enjoyed substitute teaching. "I believe this is where God wants me to be," she said in January.
Teachers Friday recalled Pemberton's kind heart. "We could all tell a story about something nice Joyce did for us," Showley said. "She gave us Holy Water she brought from the Holy Land to baptize our kids."
Columbia Elementary teacher Kathy SUTTON said: "We know she loved the kids."
The teachers liked having Pemberton take over for them, Sutton said, because she kept things in order and followed their plans. The children respected her.
Longtime substitute Barb McGEE often found herself alongside Pemberton at the high school.
"The kids just all adored her," McGee said. Many believe Pemberon taught for the enjoyment of being with the children.
"She loved the kids. She just plain enjoyed being with the young people," McGee said.
Pemberton so loved her job her vehicle license plate number was: ZMRSP.
Pemberton filled in at every grade level.
"She knew every kid by name," Roberts said. "She was like everybody''s grandma."
Sutton said: "She was a very loving teacher and we're really going to miss her."
Pemberton's musical involvement was not limited to the schools. She studied speech, music and drama during three years of college.
She sang solos in local churches. "She sang in the church choir forever at Grace (United Methodist Church)," Showley said.
"She sang every single Christmas in our church," Showley said. Pemberton's rendition of "Sweet Little Jesus Boy" is Christmas eve tradition at Grace.
Born Feb. 5, 1931, in Houston, Texas, Mrs. Pemberton was the daughter of Jamie and Sarah DENTON McMAHAN.
She was married to Val R. PEMBERTON on Dec. 1, 1951, in Riverside, Calif., who is the executive director of Fulton Economic Development Corporation and a former manager of Torx Products. He survives.
The couple moved to Rochester from Rockford, Ill., 24 years ago.
She was a former realtor with Dave Helt Realty, Rochester, and in Rockford. She was an active member of Grace United Methodist Church, serving on various boards and in the choir. She sang solo in various churches in Fulton County and teamed with the late Margaret SHAFER in presenting musical programs throughout the state of Indiana. She was a member of the Macy Mother's Club.
Also surviving are a daughter, Sarah PEMBERTON, of Santa Fe, N.M.; four sons, James Andrew [PEMBERTON] and wife Pamela, Paul Arnold [PEMBERTON], John McMahan [PEMBERTON], all of Rochester, and Thomas Orrin [PEMBERTON], with wife Dawn, of Columbus, Ohio; nine grandchildren, McMahan [PEMBERTON], James Val [PEMBERTON], Jennifer Marie [PEMBERTON], Katherine Ann [PEMBERTON], Ian [PEMBERTON] and Andrew PEMBERTON and Jeremy [BROZOZSKI], John [BROZOZSKI] and Ben BROZOZSKI; and one sister, Judy (Mrs. James) DURANT, Oklahoma City, Okla.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, 1997, at Grace United Methodist Church with the Rev. David HOGSETT and Rev. Jeff TAYLOR officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3-8 p.m. Monday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, and one hour prior to services at the church. Memorials may be made to the Rochester High School Scholarship Fund.

Monday, November 10, 1997

Bobbie L. Bahney
28-Nov. 8,1997
Bobbie L. BAHNEY, 69, Macy, rday at Rochester Metal of natural causes..
Born to Urban S. and Nellie E. DILSAVER BAHNEY in Elkhart, he married Bonnie MILLER on July 29, 1948 in Denver. She survives.
He was a farmer and construction worker. He was working as a security guard at Rochester Metal Products, and worked at Heraeus Electro-nite, Peru.
He was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War.
Surviving with his wife are four daughters, Diana AKEMON (and companion Mike), Rochester, Mrs. Emery (Kathy) GAHL, North Manchester, , Mrs. Joe. (Cindy) TINNEY, Peru, Mrs. Jim (Trina) OUSLEY, Pierceton; two sons, Gary (and companion Pam) BAHNEY, Macy, Dennis and wife Sandra BAHNEY, Peru; one sister, Bonnie (Colleen) MILLER, Gilead; three brothers, Marvin and wife Carol BAHNEY, Akron, John and wife Carol BAHNEY, Macy, Virgil and wife Rita BAHNEY. Akron; 20 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Preceding in death were two daughters and one son.
Services are at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. Rev. Robert LOUGHEED will officiate. Burial will be in the Gilead Cemetery. Visitation is from 4-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Lilly Schroll
July 15, 1930-Nov. 7,1997
Lilly Genevieve SCHROLL, 67, Akron, died at 9:03 p.m. Friday in Akron.
Born to John C. BUTCHER and Leora J. WORDEN in Kokomo, she married Harold L. SCHROLL on Dec. 17, 1949, at the Niconza Baptist Church, Roann. He survives.
She attended the Niconza Baptist Church and the Olive Branch Church of God.
Surviving with her husband are three sons, Larrisson V. (Larry) SCHROLL, Roann, Harold L. SCHROLL, Jr., Kewanna, Phillip L. SCHROLL, Logansport; one daughter, Mrs. Jeffrey (Annette) BAKER, For Wayne; four brothers, Fred BUTCHER, Fulton, Robert BUTCHER, Denver, Ronnie BUTCHER, Denver, David BUTCHER, Peru,, one sister, Mrs. Ron (Charlotte) HOFF, Wisconsin; eight grandchildren and two step-grandchildren.
Preceding in death were on daughter, one sister and one brother.
Services are at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Olive Branch Church of God, with Rev. Lawrence SEE officiating. Burial will be in the Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. today, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Home, Roann.
Memorials may be sent to th Hope Hospice, Rochester.

Lawrence Wagenknecht
Sept. 16,1903-Nov. 8,1997
Lawrence WAGENKNECHT, 94, Spring Lake, Mich., and a former resident of Culver and Chicago died at 12:30 a.m. Saturday at the Mercy Hospital, Muskegon Mich.
Born to Charles and Mary KEIFFER WAGENKNECHT in Chicago he married Helen FRIES on July 14, 1927 in Chicago. She preceded him in death on June 9, 1973. He was a teacher in Stark County Public Schools, Knox. After retiring from teaching, he worked drilling wells. He was member of the Wesley United Methodist Church, Culver, and graduate of Valparaiso University.
Survivors include three daughters, Joyce HOWARD, Grand Prairie; Texas, Lois and husband Duane POWERS, Spring Lake Mich., Judith and husband Bruce CRAWFORD, Bloomfield Hills, Mich. one son, Lawrence and wife Mariam WAGENKNECHT, Rochester 14 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Jeanette POERSCH, and one brother, Clarence WAGENKNECHT.
Services were at 3 p.m. Sunday at Foster and Good Funeral Home, Rochester. Rev. James KREFT officiated. Burial was at the Culver Masonic Cemetery.

Joyce Pemberton
Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Grace United Methodist Church. Rev. David HOGSETT and Rev. Jeff TAYLOR vrill officiate. Visitation will be from 3-8 p.m. Monday in the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester. Burial will be at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

Leonard Huff
Oct. 22, 1932-Nov. 7, 1997
Leonard Lee HUFF, 65, Plymouth, died at 2:40 p.m. Friday at his home.
Born to Abraham and Nancy NICKELL HUFF in Rochester, he married Alberta LOUDERBACK on May 8, 1966. She survives.
A 20-year veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, he served in the Korean and Vietnam wars. He retired as a Staff Sergeant. He was active in the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1162, Plymouth.
Surviving with his vrife arc one daughter, Tracy and Jim CASEY, Plymouth: one son, Tom HUFF, Plymouth; one grandson, Joshua CASEY, Plymouth, one granddaughter, Jessica CASEY, Plymouth; five half-brothers, Al HUNTER, Plymouth, Fred HUNTER, Syracuse, Dean HUNTER, Nevada, Danny HUFF, Rochester, Roger HUFF, Logansport; one half-sister, Phyllis JOHNSON, Harbor, Mich.: and several aunts, uncles and cousins in Rochester.
Preceding in death were his parents.
Services are at 10:30. a.m. Wednesday at Van Gilder Funeral Home, Plymouth, with Rev. Maurice GRINDLE officiating. Military graveside services will be performed by the VFW Post 1162 Wednesday at the Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation is from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 pm. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Tuesday, November 11, 1997

Dr. James R. Hines
Sept. 26, 1923-Nov. 8, 1997
Dr. James R. HINES, 74, Winnetka, Ill., died Saturday at his home.
He was raised on the family farm near Grass Creek, which he still kept. He married Hollis BURKE in 1957. She survives at home.
He graduated from Kcwanna High School in 1941, received his bachelor's degree from Notre, Dame in 1943 and another bachelor's from University of Illinois in 1944. He earned his doctor of medicine degree from University of Illinois in 1946.
He was an Abbott Fellow at Northwestern University Medical School from 1949 to 1951. He was an associate at Cook County Hospital from 1954 to 1966 and volunteered at the hospital until 1979. He became a professor at Northwestern University Medical School in 1969. He was chief of surgery at Wesley from 1969 to 1974.
He was the chief of general surgery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago from 1977 to 1990. In 1984 he was elected Northwestern Memorial's chief of staff.
He was elected to numerous regional and national surgical organizations. He was a member or chairman of more than 70 hospital and university committees. In 1971 Northwestern students voted him clinical teacher of the year.
He was a captain in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, where he received the Bronze Star Medal for serving as chief of surgery for the 121st Evacuation Hospital.
Survivors include two daughters, Rachel [HINES] and Eliza [HINES]; three sons James, [HINES] Jr., John [HINES] and Matthew [HINES]; and four grandchildren.
.Funeral services was at 10 a.m. today in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Winnetka. Visitation was from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday at Donnellan Family Funeral Hom, Skokie, Ill.
A graveside service will preclude his burial at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Anne's Cemetery in Grass Creek.

Kyle Eugene Dauenhauer
Kyle Eugene DAUENHAUER, 61, 3104 Country Club Drive, Rochester, and formerly of Elwood and Kokomo, died at 12:17 am. today at Woodlawn Hospital.
Arrangements are pending at Foster and Good Funeral Home, Rochester.

Wednesday, November 12, 1997

Vera Nelle Smock Daily
July 5, 1923-Nov. 10, 1997
Vera Nelle SMOCK DAILY, 74, Indianapolis, died Monday. She was born July 5, 1923, to Everett and Ruth PUTMAN SMOCK in Indianapolis. She married William T. DAILY Jr. He survives.
She graduated in 1941 from Arsenal Tech High School, Indianapolis. She was co-owner for 20 years of the A-1 Letter Shop and a former secretary in the English Department at Arsenal Tech. She was a member of Emerson Avenue Baptist Church for 65 years, where she was a Sunday School teacher, a department head and the first church secretary as well as the current financial secretary and flower and decoration committee chairperson. She was a member of the American Baptist Women's Ministries, the Helen Schmitz Circle, a 50-year member of The Naomi Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, and past Honored Queen of Jobs, a member of Daughters, Bethel No. 4 , and was past president of the Warren Central High School PTA and Warren Township PTA Council.
Survivors Include a son, Mark E. DAILY, Rochester; a daughter, Karen R. GRONSKI; a sister, Betty CARR; and six grandchildren.
F'uneral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Emerson Avenue Baptist Church. Burial will be at Washington Park East cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Shirley Brothers Washington Memorial Chapel, 9606 E. Washington St., Indianapolis.

Mary E. Alspach Hutchens
Nov. 6, 1912-Nov. 12, 1997
Mary E. ALSPACH HUTCHENS, 85, 1535 E. Ninth St., Rochester, died at 4 a.m. today at LifeCare Center.
She [Mary Evaretta CLEMENTS] was born Nov. 6, 1912, to William P. and. Lethel McGUIRE CLEMENTS. She married Louis L. ALSPACH on June 20, 1936. He died June 26, 1968. She later married Raymond HUTCHENS on Nov. 26, 1971. He died Oct. 10, 1987. She was a former bookkeeper at Manitou Moose Lodge and retired employee of Hart Schaffner & Marx. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Manitou Moose Lodge, andd Rochester American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliaries.
Survivors include one son, David W. ALSPACH, Rochester; three grandchildren, Gregory ALSPACH, Buford, Ga., Joseph A. ALSPACH, Valparaiso, Helen A. ALSPACH, Indianapolis; one great-grandson, Jeremy ALSPACH, Valparaiso, and a daughter-in-law, Sue HILDEBRANDT, Indianapolis.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Rochester IOOF Cemetery with Rev. John ZAHN officiating. There will be no visitation. Zimmerman Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or The Heart Fund.

Kyle E. Dauenhauer
July 19, 1936-Nov. 11, 1997
Kyle Eugene DAUENHAUER. 61, 3104 Country Club Drive, Rochester, formerly . of the Kokomo and Elwood areas, died at 12:17 a.m. Tuesday at the Woodlawn Hospital Emergency Room.
He was born to George and Dorothy WAYMIRE DAUENHAUER on July 19. 1936, at Elwood. They are deceased. He married Joyce COULTER on Aug. 27, 1965, in Elwood. She survives at home.
He moved to Rochester from Kokomo in 1978. After 31 years as an inspector, he retired from Chrysler Corporation in Kokomo in 1995. He was a member of 8t. Joseph Catholic Church and the Fulton County Conservation Club. He was a 1954 graduate of Wendell Wilke High School, Elwood.
Survivors include a daughter, Joni DAUENHAUER, Woodlawn, Tenn.; three sons, Mark [DAUENHAUER], Monterey; Brett [DAUENHAUER], with wife Kathy, Kokomo, and Bart [DAUENHAUER], Rochester; a brother, Lamont "Monty" [DAUENHAUER] with wife Nancy, Kokomo; eight grandchildren, one of whom serves at Camp Pendleton, Calif., in the U.S. Marine Corps; and a great-granddaughter.
Funeral services is to be at 10 a.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home with Father John ZAHN, St. Joseph Catholic Church. officiating. Burial place will be determined later. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday and from 9 a.m, to time of service at the funeral home. A prayer vigil will be at 8. p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Thursday, November 13, 1997

Glendon M. Read
5, 1907-Nov. 13, 1997
Glendon M. READ, 90, Peru, died at 5:50 a.m. Thursday at Millers Merry Manor, Peru.
Born Feb. 5, 1907, to Harvey and Bessie DICKERHOFF KRIEG in Fulton County, she married Clare O. READ on Fcbruary 26, 1925, at Gilead. He preceded her in death Aug. 19, 1980.
She also lived in the Mexico and Gilead areas. She was a homemaker and a member of the Gilead United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Church Women.
Survivors include one daughter, Elaine BAMMERLIN, Mexico; four grandchildren, Stanley BAMMERLIN, Carol MOORE, Diane LARSON and Neil BAMMERLIN, 11 great- grandchildren; three sisters, Joanna McGEE, Ossian, Irella BASTIAN and Irene ENGLE, Akron . She was preceded in death by one son, Donald L. READ, and one brother, Floyd "Mike" KRIEG.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Hartzler Funeral Home,.Akron with Rev. George HAPNER and Rev. Robert LOUGHEED officiating. Burial will be at Akron Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. Memorials may be sent to the American Heart Association and American Lung Association.

Rosemary L. Schneck
March'i 4, 1949 - Nov. 1 1, 1997 .
Rosemary L. SCHNECK, 48, 1725 Graham Ave., Henderson, N.C., died Nov. 11 at her residence.
She was born March 14, 1949, in Indianapolis to Franklin W. and Jane GROOVER HEISLER.
She was employed as a tutor by GTE, and taught English and Spanish to the company employees. She graduated frorti Rochester High School in 1967 and then Purdue University. She formerly attended the Grace United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her parents, of Rochester; two sisters Phyllis HEISLER, Henderson, and Barbara, with husband Tony MATTHEWS, of Oxford, N.C.; two brothers, Glenn [HEISLER] with wife Shannon, of Bainbridge, Wash., and David [HEISLER] with wife Elizabeth, of Dayton, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her grandparents.
Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home with Rev. Donald BRENNEMAN officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery, southeast of Rochester. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday and from noon to time of services Saturday. Memorials may be made to Manitou Training Center.

Friday, November 14, 1997

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Saturday, November 15, 1997

Anthony E. Kuziela
June 12, 1922-Nov. 14, 1997
Anthony E. KUZIELA, 75, 2077 East Sycamore Dr., died at 2:50 p.m. Friday at his home.
He was born in Chicago, III,, to Thomas and Lottie KRZEMPIEC KUZIELA. On Feb. 14, 1946, in Colorado Springs, Colo., he married Maryanna KOPACZEWSKI, who survives.
He was a retired stationary engineer and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rochester, and St. Barbara Catholic Church Chicago. He served on the USS Enterprise with the U.S. Navy in the, South Pacific. He lived in this area for the last 7 1/2 years.
Surviving with his wife are five daughters; Mrs. Paul (Christine) DYTRICH, Frankfort Ill.; Mrs. James (Marybeth) PLUNKETT, Fort Wayne; Mrs. Robert (Linda) CRUSING, McHenry, Ill., Cynthia KUZIELA, Chicago, Ill., and Mrs. Albert (Lynette) CASTELLANO Jr.. Rochester, three sons; Stephen [KUZIELA] and Hilarie, Westville; Thaddeus [KUZIELA], San Diego, Calif. and James [KUZIELA], Chicago Ridge; 14 grandchildren; two great- grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Ann PEDZIWIATR, Glendale, Ariz., and one brother, Marion [KUZIELA], Chicago, Ill. Preceding in death was one brother, Joseph [KUZIELA].
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church with the Rev. John ZAHN officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery where military rites will be conducted by the Rochester American Legion and VFW posts. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Sunday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home. A vigil service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Sunday.

Monday, November 17, 1997

Eileen Simone
May 1, 1929-Nov. 14,1997
Eileen SIMONE, 68, Rochester. died at 10:15 p.m. Friday at Life Care Center.
Born in Oaklawn, Ill., she married Gerald (Gerry) A. SIMONE on Dec. 28, 1978 in Rochester. He survives.
She was retired from the Fulton County Public Library where she worked from 1978-1994.
Surviving with her husband are one sister, Eloise ROBERTS, Minnoco, Ill.; and one brother, John LOUCKS, Frankfort, Ill.
One brother preceded her in death.
Services are at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rochester. with the Rev. John ZAHN officiating. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Monday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester. Burial will be at the Rochester Citizens Cemetery. A vigil service is set for 7:30 p.m. today. Memorials can be made to the Fulton County Cancer Society.

V. Bernice Umbaugh
March 28, 1909-Nov. 16, 1997
V. Bernice UMBAUGH, 88, Avilla and formerly of Argos, died at 2:50 a.m. Sunday at McCray Hospital, Kendallville.
Born to Harry and Hazel GARN ALLEMAN in Argos, she married D. Edwin UMBAUGH on July 14, 1928 in Rochester. He preceded her in death on Aug. 1, 1991.
She lived in Argos until 1965 when she moved to Kokomo. She stayed there until 1989 when she moved to Avilla. She and her husband operated Harvey's Restaurant in Argos. While in Kokomo, she assisted her son, Monte, in operating Monte's Fine Dining. She attended the Lutheran Church, Avilla.
Survivors include one son, Monte and wife Frances UMBAUGH, Rome City; three grandchildren, Tim and wife Sherri UMBAUGH, Greenwood, Teryl HITE, Laguna Beach. Calif, Kimberly HEFLIN, Destin, Fla.; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Helen BLANCHARD, Mary ALLEMAN; and one brother, Donald ALLEMAN.
Services arc 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos. Rev. Dean BEARMAN will officiate. Visitation is from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday and one hour prior to services on Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at New Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth Memorials may be made to Sacred Heart Home or the Lutheran Church, Avilla.

Charles H. Widman
Dec. 25,1912-Nov. 15, 1997
Charles (Charlie) H. WIDMAN, 84, a former resident of the Monterey area, died Saturday morning at the Portland Community Care West nursing home, Portland.
Born to Ambrose, and Elizabeth (KELLER) WIDMAN in Fulton County, he married Anna Caroline LANGENBAUGH on Dec. 26, 1933. She preceded him in death on Sept. 8, 1992.
He worked for the Erie Railroad, Haschel's Lumber Company, Monterey. and Cutter Implement, Monterey. He lived most of his life on the family farm where he was born. He was a retired dairy farmer. He served as a volunteer ftreman for the Monterey Fire Department, and was a former member of the Aubbeenaubbee Tovrnship Advisory Board, the Production Credit Association Board, and the Federal Land Bank board of directors. He was a life-long member of St. Ann's Catholic Church, Monterey.
Survivors include one daughter, Catherine and husband Walter DRACH, Stanwood, Mich.; four sons, Paul WIDMAN and wife Betty, Ray WIDMAN and wife Linda, James WIDMAN and wife Susan, all of rural Rochester, Dale [WIDMAN] and wife Ruth Ann of rural Portland; 14 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren: and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding in death were two sons and three sisters.
Mass of Christian burial is at 11 a.m. Wdncsday at St. Ann's Catholic Church, Monterey. Rev. Dominic O. YOUNG will officiate. Burial will follow in the St. Ann's Cemetery.
Visitation is scheduled from 8 p.m. today at the Williamson and Spencer Funeral Home, Portland, and from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Foster and Good Funeral Home, Rochester. A rosary service is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday at Foster and Good. Memorials can be made to the St. Ann's Catholic Church, Monterey.

Kyle E. Dauenhauer
Kyle Eugene DAUENHAUER, 61, Rochester, died at 12:17 a.m. Tuesday in the Woodlawn Hospital emergency room.
He married Joyce COULTER on Aug. 27, 1955 in Elwood instead of the previously published date of Aug. 27. 1965.
Services were Friday.

Lonus B. Wise
Sept. 2, 1921 -Nov. 17, 1997
Lonus B. WISE, 76, Akron, died at 3:12 a.m. Monday at the Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.
Born to Clyde and Mary BATZ WISE in Kosciusko County, he married Virginia M. CURRIE on May 16, 1942 in South Bend. She preceded him in death on Nov. 24 1993.
He was a farmer and had worked at Sonoco Products Company, Akron, for 32 years. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of the Akron Church of God and the Rochester Masonic Lodge.
Survivors include two daughters, Christine FULTZ, Akron, Mrs. Dale (Nedra) WILCOXON, Pierceton. one son. Micheal L. WISE, Akron; four grandchildren, Brent [WISE], Brian [WISE], Lori [WISE] and Julie [WISE]; one sister, Leola EMBODEN, South Bend; and one brother, Eldon WISE, Warsaw.
Preceding in death with his wife was one brother, Arthur WISE.
Services are at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Akron Church of God. A Masonic Lodge service will be at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Visitation is from.2-4 p.m. and again from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Hartzler Funeral Home. Burial will be at the Akron Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Akron Church of God and the Masonic Home.

Evadna Marie "Sue" Snider
Feb. 28, 1939-Nov. 15, 1997
Mrs. Evadna Marie "Sue" SNIDER, 58, 8470 19th Road, Argos, died at 12:55 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Medical Center, South Bend.
She was born Feb. 28, 1939 in South Bend to Dewey and Alice JOHNSON GENTRY. Both preceded in death, She married C. Robert SNIDER on July 4, 1956 In Elkhart. He survives.
She moved from South Bend to Argos in 1973. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include husband, C. Robert SNIDER, at home; one daughter, Mrs. Jon (Cathy) STRYCKER, Tippecanoe; two grandchildren, Miss Jennifer Lynn STRYCKER and Christopher Michael STRYCHER, Tippecqnoe; two sisters, Mrs. Jack (Verda) CURTIS and Violet FARVER, South Bend; two brothers, Vernon and wife Jan CORNWALL, and Donald and wife Bernita GENTRY, South Bend. Also preceding in death was a sister, Vera 'Maxine' BERGERON.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Funeral Home, Argos, with pastor
Maurice GRINDLE officiating.
Burial vall be at the Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos. Visitation is from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and from 9 a.m. until services Tuesday.

Pauline Morris
Mrs. Pauline MORRIS, 89, 6545 South and 200 West, Claypool, died at 7:30 a.m., Monday at Millers Merry Manor Nursing Home, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron.

Jack W. Miller
Apr. 21, 1921-Nov. 15,1997
Jack W. MILLER, 76, 2103 Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw; died at 6.25 a.m., Saturday, at his residence.
He was born April 21, 1921 to Rollen and Edna LEMLER MILLER. He married Beverly STEDMAN on July 29, 1993, who survives. .
He was a Kosciusko County resident for six months and was employed at G.E. in Fort Wayne for many years.
He served in World War II as a Corporal in the 323rd Field Artillery Battalion during the Normandy invasion. He was a member of the Disabled Veterans Association and the Warsaw Elks Club 802.
Survivors include one daughter, Debbie ROSE, Elkhart; one grandson, Jason ROSE, Elkhart; one brother, Edward MILLER, Decatur. He's preceded In death by one brother, Richard MILLER and, his previous wife Virginia [MILLER] in 1983.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 11:00 a.m. at the Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw, with the Rev. Randy PACKER officiating. Burial will be at the Oakwood Cemetery. Military services will be conducted by the American Legion Post 49. Visitation is Monday, Nov. 17 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.
Memorials may be made to Disabled Veteran's Association, 301 Buffalo St., Warsaw, IN. 46580.

Thomas J. Sausaman
June 20,1925-Nov. 15,1997
Thomas J. SAUSAMAN, 72, 401 West Main.St., Silver Lake died at 8:50 p.m. Saturday at Parkview Hospital, Ft. Wayne.
He was born on June 20, 1925 to Clifford and Gladys BOWMAN SAUSAMAN in Kosciusko County. He married Adeleen HOMAN on Feb. 24, 1962, she survives.
He was a lifetime Kosciusko County resident and worked in shipping and handling at Woodcraft, N. Manchester until retirement in 1992.
A U.S. Army infantry veteran Of World War II and Vietnam, he received his honorable discharge as a master sergeant in 1969.
He was a member of the American Legion Post 286, North Manchester and attended the Wesleyan Church at Silver Lake.
Survivors include one daughter, Scarlett DIMMOCK, Warsaw; one brother, Jack SAUSAMAN, Akron; one sister, Kathryn SPARKS, Monticello; two grandsons, Joshua JOHNSON and Nathan DIMMOCK, Warsaw.
Funeral services will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Titus Funeral Home., Warsaw, with Pastor Jcrry TRAVIS officiating. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery, Claypool. Military services will be conducted at the cemetery by the American Legion Post 49, Warsaw. Visitation is from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the Titus Funeral Home.

Tuesday, November 18, 1997

Prudence A. Butler Sneesby
June 1, 1942-Nov. 16,1997
Prudence A. BUTLER SNEESBY, 55, died Sunday in Kenosha, Wis. Born to Catherine and James L. BUTLER in Holyake, Mass., she married Arden J. SNEESBY on May 20, 1960, in Massachusetts. He survives.
Other survivors include two daughters, Tina (Alan) NEIGHBOR, South Bend, Evy MILLER, LaPorte; two sons, Arden SNEESBY, James SNEESBY, both of Kenosha, Wis.; seven grandchildren, Joshua [SNEESBY], James, [SNEESBY] Jr. and Jeremy SNEESBY, all of Kenosha, Wis., Cori [NEIGHBOR] and Seth NEIGHBOR, South Bend, Rachel MILLER and Justin SCHAAF, LaPorte; one niece, Barbara BUTLER, Rochester; two nephews, Tom BUTLER and Joe BUTLER, Rochester; one brother, Robert BUTLER, Delevan, Wis. She was preceded in death by two brothers, including Tom BUTLER, Rochester, and a sister, Rearlene FONTAINE.
Funeral Mass is set for 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Peter's Church, Kenosha, Wis. Burial will be in Kenosha, Wis. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Burch Funeral Home, Kenosha, Wis.

Pauline Morris
Sept. 26, 1908-Nov. 17, 1997
Pauline MORRIS, 89, 6546 South 200 West, Claypool, died at 7:30 a.m. Monday at Miller's Merry Manor Nursing Home. Warsaw,
Born to Orin and Zora MEREDITH McFARLAND near Akron, she married Donald Harmon MORRIS on Feb. 3. 1934, in Akron. He preceded her in death on May 6, 1983.
She came from Beaver Dam and lived in the Clayl>ool area since 1941.
She was a homemaker. She graduated from the former Beaver Dam High School.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Jim (Marcille) CARTER, Alexandria, La., Mrs. D (Connie) LaRUE, Claypool; sons, Dick and wife Sharodene MORRIS, Warsaw, Donald and Donna MORRIS, Claypool; nine grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson; three sisters, Mrs. Katherine ADAMS, Middletovrn, Ohio, Mrs. Claude (Dorothy) HAUPERT, Akron, and Mrs. Devon (Ruth) TUCKER, Mentonc; two brothers, Clair and wife Catherine McFARLAND, Downey, Calif., Paul and wife Virginia McFARLAND, Akron. One sister, Thelma LOCKRIDGE, and a brother, Dale McFARLAND, preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Foster and Good Funeral Home, Akron. Rev. Ron MANN will officiate. Burial will be at Akron Cemetery. Visitation is from 4-8 Wednesday and from 9:3 the hour of services on Thursday at the funeral home.

Wednesday, November 19, 1997

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Thursday, November 20, 1997

Marie A. Schmidt
Dec. 27,1913-Nov. 19, 1997 '
Marie A. SCHMIDT, 83, 11981 W. County Road 800 North, Culver, died at 6:30 a.m.,
Wednesday at Miller's Merry Manor, Culver.
Born to Theodore and Margaret MACHTEMES DILLENBURG in Avon, Minn., she was rnarried on Dec. 28, 1935, to Frank W. SCHMIDT in Chicago, Ill. He.preceded her in death.
She resided in Culver for 62 years.
She was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church, Monterey, the Rosary Sodality of the Church, and the Monterey Home Economics Club.
Survivors include three daughters, Margaret (Bernard) STUKENBORG, Plymouth. Leona SCHMIDT, South Bend, and Cathy (Robert) ELEY, Argos; seven sons, Paul F. (Carol) SCHMIDT, Culver, John (Judy) SCHMIDT, Tyner, Harold . J. (Pat) SCHMIDT, Plymouth, William SCHMIDT, Bremen, James (Diana) SCHMIDT, St. Louts, Mo., Tbomas E. (Rhea) SCHMIDT, Culver, Richard (Regina) SCHMIDT, Culver; 31 grandchildren; 25 great- grandchildren; and one sister, Leona EDER, Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.
Numerous sisters and brothers preceded her in death.
Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Anne's Catholic Church, Monterey. Rev. Dominic YOUNG will offlciate. Burial will be at St. Anne's Cemetery, Monterey. Visitation is from 2-8 p.m. Friday at Bonine Funeral Home, Culver. Rosary service is set for 7 p.m. Friday.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Anne's School, Monterey.

James N. Tobey
May 8, 1920-Nov. 19, 1997
James N. TOBEY, 77, 5060 E. Indiana 14, Rochester, died at 1:45 a.m., Wednesday at the Veterans Hospital, Ft. Wayne.
Born to Stacey and Bertha (NELSON) TOBEY in Rochester, he married Marjorie A. McCOY on Jan. 4, 1947 in Hamilton, Ohio. She preceded him in death.
Tobey farmed and was a past owner of the Conifers Nursery. He was a former Rochester school bus driver. and was a retired employee of Dean Foods.
He was a member of the Rochester Lions Club and Rochester VFW Post. He was an avid ham radio operator. He served with the U.S. Navy in World War II in South America and the Pacific Ocean. He was a 1938 graduate of Rochester High School.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Ty (Rita) CLOUD, Rochester; two sons, Glenn [TOBEY] and wife Barbara, Moreno, Calif. and Paul [TOBEY] and wife, Kathy, Kokomo; 4 grandchildren, Andy SCHLEIGER. a University of Minnesota student, P.J. SCHLEIGER and Erin CLOUD, both of Rochester, and Zack TOBEY, Tipton; five: step-grandchildren. seven step-great-grandchildren; one brother, Richard and wife Phyllis TOBEY, Loughton, Tenn. and Naples, Fla.
Services are 1:00 p.m, Saturday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, Rev. John ZAHN will officiate. Burial will be at the Rochester IOOF Cemetery. Graveside military rites will be performed by the Rochester American Legion and VFW Posts. Visitation will be two hours prior, to funeral services on Saturday.
Memorials may be made to the Heart Fund or the Nursing Home Care Unit of the Veterans Hospital, Ft. Wayne.

Thurl V. Foster
April 17,1906-Nov. 19,1997
Thurl V. FOSTER, 91, Mexico, died at 1 p.m., Wednesday at Dukes Continuing Care Center, Peru.
Born to Vern E. and Blanche WINEBREMER FOSTER in Kimmel, he married Mildred R. MARKS on Aug. 15, 1928 in Santa Fe. She preceded him in death. ,
He lived in Mcidco since March 1938.
Foster started work on the Nickel Plate Railroad In March 1928 in Peru. He retired as an engineer from the Norfolk and Western railroad on June 1. 1972.
He was a member of the Mexico Baptist Church.
He is survived by one sister, Mary Lois SWAIN, Warsaw.
Preceding him in death are two daughters, Margaret Caroline FOSTER and Norma Jean FOSTER; one brother, Murl W. FOSTER; and one half-sister, Betty Jean MAKEMSON.
Services are 10 a.m., Saturday, at McClain Funeral Home, Denver. Rev. Mardy von HARTEN will officiate. Burial will be at Greenlawn Cemetery. Mexico. Visitation is set for 3-7 p.m. Friday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver.

Friday, November 21, 1997

Ebert Noble
Dec. 16,1907-Nov. 20, 1997
Ebert NOBLE, 89, formerly of Elwood, died 4:30 a.m. Thursday at John P. Haulk Private Care.
Born to Samuel Johnathon and Nola HINDS NOBLE on Dec. 16, 1907 in Leisure, he married Georgia MOORMAN in November 1938. She preceded him in death. He later married Mary E. FRANTZ, who preceded him in death. Noble was a retired livestock and horse trader. He was a member of the Harmony Christian Church.
Survivors include one son, Larry NOBLE, Indianapolis and a brother, Ethod NOBLE, Anderson.
Services are 10:30 a.m., Monday, at Copher and Fesier Funeral Home, Elwood. The Revs. Kent CLARK and Gary McCASLIN will officiate. Burial will be at Knox Chapel Cemetery, Elwood. Visitation is Sunday from 2-5 p.m.

Bertha "Bertie" Gocking
July 26,1929-Nov 2l, 1997
Bertha "Bertie" GOCKING, 68, Apt. 19, Oakwood Apartments, E. 18th St., Rochester, died 1: 15 a.m. Friday at Life Care Center.
She was born on July 26, 1929 to Fred and Ada HUFF McGLOTHIN in Norton, Va. Both preceded her in death.
She lived her entire life in Rochester.
A 17-year employee of Torin Brookside Corp., She was a member of the American Legion Womens Auxiliary and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Jim (Tana Marie) CULP, Rochester, and one son, Terry McINTYRE, S. Carolina; five grandchildren; two sisters, Ella RICHARDS, Cresent City, Fla., and Joy HUNTER, Rochester; two brothers, Woodie McGLOTHIN, Leiters, Ford, and Fred and wife Rose McGLOTHIN Rochester. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Ruth JONES, Elsie BATES, and Pearl WOODCOX and one brother, John [McGLOTHIN].
Services are at 10 a.m. Monday with Rev. David HOGSETT officiating. Burial and graveside services will be at the Rochester IOOF Cemetery. Visitation is one hour before services at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.

Saturday, November 22, 1997

[no obits]

Monday, November 24, 1997

Ila Elkins
Ila ELKINS, 89, 18335 Dewberry Road, Tippecanoe, died at 8:55 p.m., Sunday, at her residence. Funeral arrangements are pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Tuesday, November 25, 1997

[no obits]

Wednesday, November 26, 1997

Letha L. Decker
Sep., 16, 1909-Nov. 25, 1997
Letha L. DECKER, 88, Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw, died 7:03 a.m. Tuesday.
Born Sep. 16, 1909, to Milo and Vida WALBURN NELSON, in Kosciusko County, she married Donald L. DECKER who preceded her in death.
Formerly from South Bend, she had resided in the Mentone and Warsaw area for the last 15 years. She was a member of .the First Baptist Church, Mentone.
She and her husband operated the Edgewater Resort, Iron Mountain, Michigan.
She is survived by one sister, Odetta M. NOGGLE, Warsaw. She was preceded in. death by one son, Robert DECKER.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the King Memorial Home, Mentone, with the Rev. Joe OLSON officiating. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. Visitation is from 10:30 . to 11:00 a.m. Friday at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Ila Elkins
May 23, 1908-Nov. 23, 1997
Ila ELKINS, 89, Dewberry Road, Tippecanoe, died at 8:55 p.m., Sunday at her residence.
She was born May 23, 1908 to Charles and Jestena COPLEN TAYLOR in Fulton County. She married John A. ELKINS on June 1. 1926. He preceded her in death.
Formerly from Plymouth, she lived in Fulton County since 1957. She was a cook at Tippecanoe and Triton Schools.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Noble (Deloris) D. MENTZEL, Tippecanoe, one sister, Ima TAYLOR, Mentone, five grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by one daughter, Thelma J. DAVIS, two sisters, Mabel TAYLOR and Elva TAYLOR; two brothers, Verl TAYLOR and Delford TAYLOR; one grandchild
Funeral serviceman be 11 a.m., Wednesday at the King Memorial Home, Mentone. Burial will be at Tippecanoe Cemetery, Tippecanoe. from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday.
Memorials may be sent to Woodlawn Home Health Care, Rochester.

Henry A. Myer
Aug. 4, 1920-Nov. 25, 1997
Henry A. MYER, 77, 104 East Columbia St., Flora, died Tuesday at his residence. Born Aug. 4, 1920, in Carroll County. to Odis and Stella Mae RISLEY MYER, he married Esther "Judy" FINSTER on April 27, 1947, in Bunker Hill. She survives.
Myer was a 1939 graduate of Flora High School and a World War II U.S. Army veteran. He was a self-employed milk truck driver, and retired from Brim Concrete in 1982, after 12 years. He was a member of the American Legton.
Survivors include one daughter, Cathy MYER, Indianapolis; three sons, Tom MYER, Akron, Danny MYER, Venice, Fla., and Tony MYER, Flora. He had two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister and one brother.
Services will be 2:30 p.m Saturday, at Reinke Funeral Home, Flora, with Rev. Charles COMPTON officiating. Burial wil be at Maple Lawn Cemetery, Flora. Visitation is 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Reinke Funeral Home, Flora.
Memorials may be made to the Diabetes Foundation.

Ivan Wilbur Minthorn
April 18,1903-Nov. 24,1997
Ivan Wilbur MINTHORN, 94, 9990 North Indiana 25 North, Lucerne, died at 6:50 p.m. Monday, at Logansport Memorial Hospital. Born April 18, 1903 to James and Patty LESHER MINTHORN in Royal Center, he married Lottie May HUFFORD, May 10, 1924 in St. Joseph, Mich. She survives. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include one son, James and wife Elsie MINTHORN, Twelve Mile; one brother, Raymond MINTHORN, Kewanna; two sisters, Janice POWLEN, Lucerne and Nina GRAFTON, Royal Center; four grandsons, Richard HARMON, Lucerne, Jeff HARMON, Indianapolis, Mark HARMON, Macy, and Joe MINTHORN, Logansport; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one grandson, one great-grandson, two daughters, two sisters and one brother. Services will be 2 p.m., Friday, at McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport, with visitation from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Metea Cemetery, Lucerne.

Kelby E. Swihart
Sep. 6, 1963-Nov. 25, 1997
Kelby E. SWIHART, 34, R #2, Macy, died Tuesday at his residence.
He was born Sep. 6. 1963, in Wabash, to Jack E. and Anne RHODES SWIHART.
Formerly he was a U.S. Navy veteran serving on the USS Saratoga. He was employed at
the Gulf Stream Coach Company, Nappanee.
Survivors include parents, Jack and Anne SWIHART, Macy; paternal grandmother, Carrie SWIHART, Akron: one daughter, Katie SWIHART, Rochester; one sister, Mrs. Wesley (Kim) SMITH, Macy; three brothers, Stuart and wife Cindy SWIHART, Leesburg, Ricci and wife Patti SWIHART, Macy, and Brett and wife Julie SWIHART, Bourbon. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with Rev. Lowell BURRUS officiating. Burial will be at Gilead Cemetery, Gilead. Visitation is 2 to 8 p.m. Friday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.
Memorials may be made to the Olive Branch Church.of God, Roann.

Nellie L. Fish
Nellie L. FISH, 93, formerly of 1110 Rochester Blvd., Rochester, died 12:55 am. today at ExtendaCare Nursing Home. Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home.

Friday, November 28, 1997

Loyd J. Clemons
Nov. 15, 1911-Nov.26,1997
Loyd J. CLEMONS, 86, 9701 S. 400 East, Macy, died 10:10 a.m., Wednesday at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru.
Born to Roscoe and Annabelle HEFLIN CLEMONS in Silver Point, Tenn., he married Mae PALMER on Sep. 6. 1932 in Silver Point, Tenn. She preceded him in death on Aug. 29,1982.
Coming from Silver Point, Tenn. in 1928, Clemons lived most of his life in this area.
He was a retired farmer and a member of Perrysburg Baptist Church, Perrysburg.
Survivors include two daughters Mrs. Edward (Lora A.) PINDER, Culver, and Mrs. John (Geneva) PACKARD, Kalamazoo, Mich.; one son, Ora W. and wife Anna CLEMONS, Macy; one son-in-law, Rick ANSELMI, San Francisco, Calif.; 14 grandchildren; 24 great- grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Tavie WILDMAN, Logansport; two brothers, Everett and wife Louzetta CLEMONS, Thornhope, and Pete and wife Marie CLEMONS, Rochester.
Preceding him in death with his wife and parents are a daughter, Jeanette ANSELMI, two sisters, Hester FOSTER and Earlene MOSS, and two brothers, Georgie [CLEMONS]and Tip CLEMONS.
Services are at 1 p.m. Saturday at Perrysburg Baptist Church. Rev. Michael WILLIAMS and Rev. Rick STONE will officiate. Burial will be at Greenlawn Cemetery. Mexico. Visitation will be 2-8 p.m.. Friday and one hour prior to church services on Saturday. Memorials may be made to Perrysburg Baptist Church.

E. Lewis Shambaugh
Sept. 2, 1914-Nov. 26, 1997
E. Lewis SHAMBAUGH, 83, formerly of 1035 S. 1325 East, Akron, died at 2:01 p.m. Wednesday at Life Care Center, Rochester.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry SHAMBAUGH in Wabash, he married Mary E. EASTERDAY on July 9, 1938 in Wabash. She preceded him in death on Nov, 7, 1986.
He was the Head Sawyer and saw sharpener for D.A. Pike Lumber Company, Akron, for 52 years. He lived most of his life in the Akron community. .
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Mike (Mary Lou) HENSLEY, Franklin; three sons, Fred and wife Diane SHAMBAUGH, Akron, Roger SHAMBAUGH, Rochester, and Jackie and wife Chris SHAMBAUGH, Burket; seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; one sister, Kathleen YODER, Fla.; one brother, Bruce SHAMBAUGH, Rio Dell, Calif; one half- brother, Fred SNIDER, Fla.
Preceding him in death along with his wife and parents are four sisters and one brother.
Services are at 10 a.m. Saturday at Foster and Good Funeral Home, Akron. Rev. Stan OWEN will offlciate. Burial will be at Akron Cemetery, Akron. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to time of services Saturday.

Nellie L. Fish
Dec. 5, 1903-Nov. 26, 1997
Nellie L. FISH 93, formerly of 1110 Rochester Blvd., Rochester, died at 12:55 a.m. Wednesday at the ExtendaCare Nursing Home.
Born to Jacob and Nellie CONSTANT OREY in Decatur, Ill., she married Dr. John William FISH on Nov. 5, 1923 In Decatur, Ill. He preceded her in death in 1956.
A mother, homemaker and a retired licensed practical nurse, she lived in Rochester since 1968. She attended Hill Crest Baptist Church. She was a published author, who wrote 'Pomander ball and other things to do with Grandma."
Survivors include one daughter, Drs. Donald and Maxine HUFFMAN, Pella, Iowa; three sons, Dr. William and wife Beverly FISH, Rochester, John and wife Joann FISH, Raleigh, N.C., and Lance and wife Linda FISH, Des Moines, Iowa; eight grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. .
Preceding her in death with her husband and parents is a brother, William ORCY and a sister, Grace HAINES.
Services are at 11 a.m. Friday at Foster and Good Funeral Home, Rochester. Dr. C. D HOGSETT will officiate. Burial will be at Macon County Memorial Park Cemetery, Decatur, Ill. Friends may call one hour prior to services Friday in the funeral home.

Clyde Harvey
March 29, 1912-Nov. 27, 1997
Clyde HARVEY, 85, 1109 Rochester Blvd., Rochester, died at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at his residence.
Born to Hiriam N. arid Viva (BAUGHMAN) HARVEY in Royal Center, he married Mary A. EISERT on July 6, 1934 In Crown Point. She survivcs.
Formerly of Royal Center, Harvey lived in this area for 54 years. He was a retired farmer and a 50-year member of Rochester Masonic Lodge, a 53-year member of Rochester Fraternal Order of Eagles Manitou Moose Lodge, and he attended Riverview Community Church.
Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Arnold (Kay) HORN, Rochester, and, Mrs. Monty (Karen) DANIELSON, Spooner, Wisc.; one son, Gary C. and wife Jackie HARVEY, Goshen: six grandchildren, Brad [BURKETT] and Blake BURKETT, Kristy SHEELER, Beth cahagen, Angie and Jason HARVEY; three great-grandchildren, Abby COHAGEN, Justin HARVEY, and Lincoln BURKETT; two sisters, Marjorie GOLTRY and Mary HENRY, both of Royal Center; several nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death is one sister, Thora MESSERLY.
Services are 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester. Rev. Rod RUBERG will officiate. Burial is at the Rochester IOOF Cemetery. Friends may visit from 4-8 p.m. Saturday and after noon on Sunday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester. Memorials may be made to Fulton County Cancer Fund or Riverview Church Building Fund.

Saturday, November 29, 1997

[no obits]

Monday, December 1, 1997

William A. "Bill" Smith
Dec. 1, 1929 Nov. 30,1997
William A. "Bill" SMITH, 67. 2359 Westside Drive, Rochester, died at 5:45 a.m. Sunday. Nov. 30, 1997 at Life Care Center.
Born to Admiral and Inez BALL SMITH Dec. 1, 1929 in Rochester, he was a lifetime resident of Rochester. On April 21, 1950 he married Sue KEESEY in Rochestei. She survives.
Smith owned and operated Smitty's Lakeside Service in Rochester since 1957. He was a member and past governor of the Manitou Moose Lodge, was named 2nd District "Moose of the Year" in 1981 and Indiana "Moose of the Year" In 1982. He earned the "Pilgrim of the Moose" degree in 1982. He was a member of the Rochester Elks Lodge and the Rochester Eagles Lodge.
Along with his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Diane WHEADON, Rochester; two grandchildren, Jim WHEADON, Rochester and Mrs. Mike (Laurie) MESSER, Akron; one great-granddaughter, Cree WHEADON. He was preceded in death by one brother, Don [SMITH].
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. Junior BOSE officiating. Burial is in Rochester IOOF Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and after 9 a.m. Wednesday. Moose memorial services will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Memorials may be sent to charity of one's choice.

John James Kirby
June 17, 1942-Nov 28, 1997
John James KIRBY, 55, 5130 East, County Road 75 North Logansport, died 9:57 p.m. Friday, at Logansport Memorial Hospital.
Born on June 17, 1942 to John W. and Dorothy JOHNSON KIRBY in Fulton County, he married Ruth Ann STRONG on July 2, 1966 in Logansport.
After 21 years - at Exide Corp., he worked in maintenance at BTR Inc. He enjoyed football and boxng.
\Along with his wife, he is survived by.four daughters, Chery and husband Roger WOODKE, Star City, Angelia HILL, Delphi, Kim and husband Scot PIERCY, Richmond, Sallie and husband David KROHN, Hicksville, Ohio; one son, John W. KIRBY, Dallas Texas; one brother, Harold "Gene" KIRBY, Rochester; one sister Joyce GIRTON, Star City; nine grandchildren, Ian James KROHN Trevor KROHN, Brian KROHN, Terry PIERCY, Jessica PIERCY, Brett DUEVALLE, Corrina DUEVALLE, Joseph HILL and Jacob ULERY.
Services will be at 1 p.m., Tuesday at McCloskey-Hamilton Gundrum Funeral Home with Rev. Donald L. RUHL officiating. Burial is at Ever-Rest Memorial Park Cemetery, Logansport. Friends may call from 1 to 8 p.m Monday at McCloskey-Hamilton Gundrum Funeral Home. Memorials may be sent to Memorial Hospital Hospice Foundation.

Doris Ann Goudy
Mar. 4, 1935 - Nov. 28, 1997
Doris Ann GOUDY, 62, Portage died Friday at Rush Presbyterian St. Lukes Hospital, Chicago.
Born March 4, 1935 to Daniel and Mary ZIMMERMAN ROSE in Rochester, she married Robert J. GOUDY on Dec. 31, 1955 in Rochester. He survives. Formerly of Gary, she lived in Portage for 25 years.
She was a 1953 graduate of Rochester High School and employed in the Valparaiso University Food Service Department for 10 years. She was a member of the Portage First Church of the Nazarene and American Legion Post 260 auxiliary.
Survivors include one son, Jack and wife Bridget GOUDY, Carol Stream, Ill; one daughter, Pamela GOUDY, Portage; two grandchildren, Jennifer and Jamie GOUDY; three brothers, Tom and wife Nancy ROSE, Belvedere, Ill., Carl and wife Karen ROSE, Valparaiso, and Joe ZIMMERMAN, Rochester; two sisters, Nancy and husband Nick KEEL, Iowa Park, Texas, and Cathy and husband David GINTHER, Rochester, mother-tn-law, Minnie GOUDY. She was preceded in death by her parents and two grandchildren, Jacob Robert [GOUDY]and Courtney Elizabeth [GOUDY].
Services will be held 10 a.m. CST Wednesday at Engel Funeral Home with Pastor Duane SCHMIDT officiating. Burial will be at McCool Cemetery, Portage. Friends may call on Tuesday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Engel Funeral Home, 2700 Willow Creek Road, Portage. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Portage First Church of the Nazarene Building Fund.

Tuesday, December 2, 1997

Sarah M. Singer
Nov. 9, 1934-Nov. 30, 1997
Sarah M. SINGER, 63, 216 East First St., Fairmount, died Sunday at 1:37 a.m. at Marion General Hospital, Marion.
Born in Marion to Corwin and Evelyn SHANKS DIXON, she was a lifetime resident of Grant County. She was married to Albert Fred SINGER. He survives.
She was a homemaker and enjoyed bingo.
Survivors include a son, Keith and wife Gayle HICKMAN, Marion; four daughters, Penny and husband Billy HUDDLESTON, Rochester, Bronda AUSPITZ, Marion, Lisa and husband Bruce HOLLOWAY, Summitville, Debra and husband Harlan AILES, Marion; one brother, John and wife Dixie DIXON, Gas City; one sister, Alice and husband Jerry STINGER, Springfield, Ohio; twelve grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, at the Needham-Storey Funeral Home, Storey Chapel, 400 East Main St., Gas City with Rev. Jerry STINGER officiating, and burial at Riverside Cemetery, Gas city. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Memorials may be made to the family.

Wednesday, December 3, 1997

Braxton Stavedahl
Jan. 17, 1997-Dec. 1, 1997
Braxton L. STAVEDAHL, 11 months, 1555 Commerce St., Logansport, died 1:30 p.m. Monday at Riley Hospital.
He is survived by his parents, Richard and Marissa McCULLOUGH STAVEDAHL; one brother, Austin STAVEDAHL, Rochester; paternal grandparents, Kevin and Kathryn TRUSTY, Winamac; maternal grandparents, Rodger and Cheryl McCULLOUGH, Rochester.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Mount Hope Cemetery Chapel, Peru, with Rev. Steve FLECK officiating. Burial at Mount Hope Cemetery, Peru. Friends may call from 1 p.m. Thursday until service time at the Chapel.

SHAMBAUGH'S DEATH ENDS LONG LINK TO AKRON'S
PIKE LUMBER COMPANY
By Ann Allen
'Them were the good old days,"Jack" SHAMBAUGH said in 1995 when asked about his 60-year association with PIKE LUMBER COMPANY.
It was a statement that carried his memory past sophisticated, state of the art sawmills at Akron and Carbon to crude Michigan lumber camps where he hewed ties for D. A. Pike Lumber Company, a firm Helen PIKE established in 1933. As the fourth generation of her family to work in the lumber industry, Pike and a small crew operated a portable sawmill powered by a Rumley steam engine across northern Indiana. By the time she married Howard Utter in 1934, the sawmill had moved to Jones, Mich., where Shambaugh joined them in 1935.
Shambaugh's grandparents had been neighbors of John S. PIKE, the man who introduced the Pike name to Indiana's lumber industry in 1853. His father had used horses and wagons to haul logs for D. A. PIKE, Helen Utter's father, and later became a skilled tie hewer.
It was only natural that young Lewis SHAMBAUGH, called Jack by everyone who knew him, should follow his father's footsteps by becoming a hewer affiliated with the Pike firm
"They paid me 23 cents an hour," Shambaugh recalled. "The work was hard, but we had fun."
He remembered sleeping in bunk houses built on skids that were pulled by horses from camp to camp. Asked what they did for relaxation, he confided, "We used to go out in the woods at night and brew wine from berries and wild cherries."
When the Utters decided to locate in Akron in 1937, Shambaugh was one of a three-man crew that accompanied them. The others, Ernest TUCKER and Lester WOOD, along with Howard UTTER, preceded him in death. "Howard Utter used to tell me he'd push me around in a wheelchair as long as I wanted to come visit," Shambaugh said. "Only problem is, I outlived him."
He never outlived his pride in the company he helped establish and that he saw evolve from a tie-cutting operation to one propelled by 21st century technology that sells kiln-dried lumber to an international market. "Rode the carriage there for 23 years, then I sawed and filed for 24 years," Shambaugh said. "Working there was a good life. You had to know what you were doing, but you were never alone. Everyone was like family."
After Shambaugh retired he liked to boast, "I get a check (his pension) from Pike every Friday and I go visit every Saturday." That, plus daily trips to Rochester's Burger King for lunch, provided the nucleus of his life until illness sidelined him.
Shambaugh died last week at the age of 83, leaving Helen Utter as the only surviving member of Pike Lumber Company's original team.
"Jack was the last of a dying breed and certainly one of the last tie hewers," said the Utters' son, Channing [UTTER]. "He saw sawmilling come into the modern era and he had very essential skills and crafts. His was a rare talent, now long gone, a skill passed from father to son."
While the old hewer is gone, the Shambaugh name remains on the Pike payroll. His son, Fred [SHAMBAUGH], is employed there as a material handler. Another son, Jack [SHAMBAUGH], is a former employee.

Thursday, December 4, 1997

[no obits]

Friday, December 5, 1997

Francis L. Hauser
Francis L. HAUSER, 73, 7338 North U.S. 25 Metea, died at 3:15 p.m. Thursday in Indianapolis. Arrangements are pending at McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport.

Saturday, December 6, 1997

Heather Metzger
Royal Center, Ind. -- A 10-year-old Cass County girl died in an early morning fire that swept through her house Friday.
Firefighters found Heather METZGER unconscious in a second-floor bedroom. She was later pronounced dead at Logansport Memorial Hospital from smoke inhalation.
Her 8-year-old brother, Adam [METZGER], broke his leg jumping to safety from a second-floor window and was taken to the hospital for treatment, Royal Center Town Marshal Dave HOUSER said. Mike METZGER, 39, his wife, Dawn, 37, and son Matthew [METZGER], 15, were treated for smoke inhalation.
Houser said he was told Heather had escaped the 3:30 a.m. fire but went back inside to rescue her cat.
Investigators are unsure what started the fire.

Saturday, December 6, 1997

Ruth Marie Stych
1906-Dec. 4, 1997
Marie STYCH, 91 Life Care Center, Rochester, died at 7:04 p.m., Thursday, at the facility.
Born to Charles and Daisy WIDNER VURPILLATTE in Fowler, she married William H. STYCH on July 3, 1926 in Kokomo. He preceded her in death.
. She attended schools in Lafayette and Kokomo and graduated from the Indiana Business College, Kokomo In 1925. From 1957 until retiring in 1964 she and her husband owned and operated an A & W Drive-In restaurant in Angola. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women, Delta Sigma Kappa, Alpha Chapter Sorority, YWCA, Cheer Guild, Women's Republican Club, and several AARP organizations.
Survivors include two daughters, Mary Jo and husband Harry M. McCOOL, Rochester, and Jeanne A. and husband Richard D. DUNLAP, Fort Myers, Fla.; five grandchildren, Deborah J. GLASS, Michael W. McCOOL Robert P. McCOOL, Mary A. JACKSON, Nancy GOODSON, four step-grandchildren, Rick DUNLAP, Kris DUNLAP, Keny DUNLAP, Brett DUNLAP, and six great-grandchildren.
Friends may call from 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Fenn and Shirley Mortuary, Colonial Chapel, 1315 W. Lincoln Road, Kokomo. A private family service will follow. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Kokomo.

Francis L. Hauser
May 7, 1924-Dec. 4, 1997
Francis L. HAUSER, 73, 7338 N. U.S. 25, Lucerne, died at 3:15 p.m. Thursday in Indianapolis.
Born to John and Mary TRAPP HAUSER in Pulaski County, he married Geraldine F. PETER on Oct. 19, 1946, in Logansport. She survives.
Hauser was retired from the C & O Railroad In 1985 after 30 years of service.
Survivors include one son, David and wife Faye HAUSER, Lucerne; one daughter, Jean and husband Donald OGLE, Rochester, one sister, Dorothy HENDERSON, Kewanna; one brother, Omer and wife Wanda HAUSER, Rochester; five grandchildren, Melissa SPAGNOLA, Kimberly OGLE, Kevin OGLE, Jamie HAUSER and Joshua HAUSER; three great-grandchildren.
Two brothers and one sister preceded in death.
Services are at 10:30 a.m. Monday at McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home. Rev. William Art MALONEY will officiate. Burial will be at Ever-Rest Memorial Park Cemetery, Logansport. Friends may call from 3-7 p.m. Sunday at McCloskey-HamiltonGundrum Funeral Home.

Monday, December 8, 1997

[no obits]

Tuesday, December 9, 1997

Ed Wilcox, Jr.
Rochester resident Ed WILCOX Jr., 35, 2328 S. OLD U.S. 31, apparently died Monday of a self-inflicted gunshot to the head, officials say.
Police were called at 2:04 p.m. Monday to his pick-up-truck, parked and running in the driveway at his residence.
Fulton County Coroner Jon GOOD today said a single shot was fired from a .45-calibre handgun. He estimated time of death at about 11 a.m.. It is believed Wilcox left a note, Good said.
Rochester Police Chief Dick ROE was the first to respond. He held the scene for Fulton County Sheriff Bruce BAKER, who was not available today.

Larry Gene Duncan
May 18, 1956-Dec. 8, 1997
Larry Gene DUNCAN, 41, 52 McKee St., Macy, died at 11 p.m, Monday, at his residence.
Born to Francis L. and Charlotte M. LONG DUNCAN in Peru, he married Karen S. DELAWDER on July 13, 1974, in Mexico.
Duncan was affiliated with the Akron United Methodist Church, Akron. He worked for Leo Brown Construction Co., Logansport. He was a member of Laborers Union Local No. 274, Lafayette and Lincoln Masonic Lodge No. 523, Macy.
Survivors include his wife, Karen S. DUNCAN, Macy; his mother, Charlotte M. DUNCAN, Peru; one son, David A. DUNCAN, at home, Macy: two brothers, Thomas W. DUNCAN, Converse, and James F. DUNCAN, Walkerton; one sister, Diana L. SISK, Peru; one grandfather, Thomas H. LONG, Macy. His father, Francis L. DUNCAN preceded him in death.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver. Rev. Doug WITT will officiate. ,Burial will be at the Plainview Cemetery, Macy. A Masonic Memorial Service is at 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Thursday at the McClain Funeral Home, Jct. US 31 and Indiana 16, Denver.

Michael A. Elliott
Feb. 13, 1969-Dec. 7, 1997
Michael A. ELLIOTT, 28, 6551 N. Indiana 25, Rochester. died at 11: 10 a.m. Sunday at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.
Born to Donald R. and Etta PATTON ELLIOTT, Sr. in Warsaw, he married Tina MUNCY on March 22, 1997, in Talma. They survive.
He lived in the Tippecanoe area all his life.
Elliott was a 1987 graduate of Triton High School. He was a polisher at Biomet, Inc., Warsaw. He attended the River View Community Church, Talma.
Survivors include, along with his parents and wife, a brother, Donald R. ELLIOTT, Jr., Tippecanoe, and several aunts and uncles. He is preceded in death by one brother Duane "Chip" ELLIOTT.
Services are at 11 a.m., Wednesday at the Deaton Funeral Home, Bourbon. Rev. Rod RUBERG will officiate. Burial will be at the Tippecanoe Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the family of Michael Elliott.

Barbara "June" Stokes
June 22, 1932 - Dec. 7, 1997
Barbara "June" STOKES, 65, Rochester, died Sunday at the University of Indianapolis Hospital, Indianapolis.
Born in St. Louis, Mo., she lived in Matteson, Mokena and Park Forest.
She was married to John STOKES who preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and formerly attended St. Ireneaus Church, Park Forest.
Survivors include one daughter, Pamela Ann and husband Ron CLARK, Shakopee, Minn.; two sons, David and wife Constance [STOKES], Flossmoor, Ill., and Ronald and wife Patricia [STOKES], Mokena, Ill.; one sister, Doris MEIFERT, Moor Park, Calif.; two brothers, George MANESS, Concord, Calif., and Pat MANESS, Grants Pass, Ore,; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. at Hirsch Funeral Homes Lincoinway Chapel, 4501 W. Lincoln Highway, Matteson, Ill. Other arrangements are pending at the funeral home.

Ruth A. Tetzlaff
May 13, 1912 - Dec. 9, 1997
Ruth A. TETZLAFF, 85, 1417 Madison St., Rochester, died at 1:54 a.m. Tuesday at Woodlawn Hospital.
Born in Rochester to Ed. and Iona Fern PRIEST TETZLAFF, she lived most of her life in Rochester.
She was employed at the former Snyder's Jewelry in Rochester and co-owned, with her sister, the former RU-AL Cafe in Rochester. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and Evergreen Rebekah Lodge. She was an active member of Fulton County RSVP, and the Fulton County Historical Society where she received the 1991 Volunteer of the Year award.
She is survived by one sister, Alice TETZLAFF.
Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester. Rev. Fred SHELTON will officiate. Burial will be at Rochester I.O.O.F. cemetery. Friends may call from noon Thursday until services. Memorials may be made to RSVP Mini Bus Fund.

Wednesday, December 10, 1997

Edward Wilcox, Jr.
Dec 25, 1961 - Dee..8, 1997
Edward D. WILCOX, Jr., 35, North Old US 31, Rochester, died 11 a.m. Monday, at 2328 Old US 31S, Rochester.
Born Dec. 25, 1961 in Plymouth to Edward D. and Shirley HITE WILCOX. he married Beverly S. BAKER on Sep. 7, 1996 near Rochester. She survives. Wilcox was a 1981 graduate of Argos High School. He owned and oerated Manitou Industrial Sandblasting and Painting, Rochester.
Survivors include, his wife, Beverly S. WILCOX, at home: three sons, Michael Scott WILCOX, Etna Green, Brad Alan WILCOX, at home, and Matthew Anthony WILCOX, Etna Green; one step-daughter, Amber Michele SHORTZ, at home; his parents, Edward and Shirley WILCOX, Argos; two sisters, Robbin and husband Brian NELSON, Rochester. and Beth and husband James WARD, Argos: three nephews: and one niece; maternal grandmother, Mary HITE, Plymouth; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Chester WILCOX, Plymouth; several auntsand uncles and cousins; father and mother-in-law, Dick and Sharon BAKER, Rochester.
Services will be 3 p.m. Thursday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with Pastor Gerald ZOOK officiating. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Thursday.

James I. Johnson
Aug. 21, 1936-Dec. 9, 1997
James I. JOHNSON, 62, 1495 S. 575 E., Rochester, died 10:57 p.m. Tuesday at W6odlawn Hospital.
Born Aug. 21, 1935 in Peru to Marvin Edgar and Pearl BRATTAIN JOHNSON, he married Sue E. MANMILLER on August 22, 1954 in Peru. She survives.
Formerly from Rochester, he moved to Des Moines, Iowa in 1984 and lived there until his return to Rochester in 1996.
Johnson was a former Indiana State Trooper and had been the Vice President of Marketing for Midwest Mutual Insurance Company, Des Moines, until he retired in 1996. While with the Indiana State Police, he was a Public Information Officer and a SCUBA diver.
. He graduated from Peru High School in 1953. He was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church, Rochester, F&AM Lodge 67, Scottish Rite and Mizpah Shrine both of Ft. Wayne, Fulton County Conservation Club, and the Elks Lodge, Des Moines.
Survivors include one daughter, Julie A. and husband Gregory PETER, Rochester: two sons, Paul E. and wife Melinda JOHNSON, Columbus, and David B. and wife Shelly JOHNSON, Fulton; nine grandchildren, Jill [JOHNSON], Eric [JOHNSON] and Mark JOHNSON, Columbus, Lanae [PETER], Aaron [PETER] and Jessica PETER, Rochester, and Garrett [JOHNSON], Dylan [JOHNSON] and Hayley JOHNSON, Fulton. Preceding him in death with his parents are two brothers, Dr. Owen B. JOHNSON and Marvin O. JOHNSON.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. C. David HOGSETT officiating, and burial at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Peru. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday or for one hour before services on Friday. A Masonic Memorial service will be conducted at 8 p.m.

Cyrus C. Denney
Cyrus C. "Bill" DENNEY, 78, 120 East Logan St., Argos, died at 5:30 a.m. today at his home.
Arrangements are pending'at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Thursday, Decembver 11, 1997

Cyrus C. Denney
Apdl 10, 1919 - Dec. 10, 1997
Cyrus C. "BIll" DENNEY, 78, 120 Logan St., Argos, died 5:30 a.m. Wednesday at his residence.
He was born April 10, 1919 in Courtland, New York. to George and Pearl CLINE DENNEY. Formerly from Claypool, he lived in this area for 40 years.
A barber in the Claypool and Pierceton communities, he was a member of the Pierceton Baptist Church. He earned a Purple Heart in the Paciflc Theater during WWII, where he was a U.S. Army sergeant. He was a 50 year member of the American Legion Post No. 68. He enjoyed mountain climbing and hiking in the Rocky Mountains and painting.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister,. Dorothy THOMPSON and three brothers, Walter [DENNEY], Robert [DENNEY] and Joe DENNEY.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with Pastor Mark FISHBURN officiating. Burial is in Argos Maple Grove Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to services. The American Legion will conduct graveside services.

James I. Johnson
Aug. 21, 1935-Dec. 9,1997
James I. JOHNSON. 62, 1495 South 575 East, Rochester, died Dec. 9, 1997 at Woodlawn Hospital.
Services will be at 10 a.m: Friday, at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. C. David HOGSETT officiating, with burial at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Peru. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home and for an hour before services Friday. A Masonic service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Kidney Foundation.

Rodney W. Cook
Aug. 19, 1949-Dec. 9, 1997
Rodney W. COOK, 48, died 3:20 p.m. Tuesday at his residence.
Born Aug. 19, 1949 in Peru to Basil and Sylvia WILBURN COOK, he is survived by his mother.
Cook was a U.S. Army veteran of Vietnam. He attended Chapel Hill Alliance Church and was employed by Cook's Tree Trimming & Landscaping Service.
Survivors include two sons, Peter N. COOK, Logansport, and R. Taylor COOK, Peru; two daughters, Lyndi M. COOK, Peru, and Jordan A. COOK, Peru; one sister, Paula L. SALTSMAN, Peru. He was preceded in death by his father and sister, Peggy Jo COOK CRATES.
.Services wfll be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, with Pastor Bob BROWN offlctating, and burial at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Peru. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday. American Legion and VFW will conduct graveside rites. Memorials may be made to Salvation Army, through the funeral home.

Jeanne E. Shaffer
Jeanne E. SHAFFER, 79, 6380 N. Sunset Blvd., Nyona Lake, Macy, died at 10:50 p.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn Hospital.
Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Raymond D Bowers
June 25,1916-Dec. 10, 1997
Raymond D. BOWERS, 81, Indiana 14 East, Box 25, Athens, died 4 p.m., Wednesday at Woodlawn Hospital.
Born June 25, 1916 in Fulton County to Dullen and Harriet MILLER BOWERS, he married Cora FRETZ on Jan. 17, 1936 in Tippecanoe. She survives.
Bowers worked at Torx Products, Rochester for, 30 years and retired in 1982. He was a member of the Torx 20 Year Club and a farmers. Survivors include two daughters, Jean and husband Robert GATES, Austin, Tex., Harriet SWARTZ, Rochester; one son, Michael R and wife Ruby BOWERS, Athens; four grandchildren, Robert GATES, Jr.. Sondra NELSON, Christina NIEDBALSKI, Ryan BOWERS; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Mabel SHOEMAKER, Warsaw; one brother, Ralph BOWERS, Picayune, Miss. He was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with Rev. Michael KELLY officiating. Burial is in Athens Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday.

Homer A. Graffis
Aug. 13,1910-Dec. 10, 1997
Homer Arthur GRAFFIS, 87, Timbercrest Retirement Community, N. Manchester, died 2:25 a.m. Wednesday at his residence.
Born to Clarence and Lela METSGER GRAFFIS on Aug. 13, 1910 in Fulton County, he married Lucile DEATON on Feb. 4, 1934. She preceded in death.
He was a 1928 graduate of Talma High School, a retired farmer, a member of the Wabash County Farm Bureau, and had worked at Peabody Seating Co. He attended Liberty Mills Church of the Brethren.
Survivors include two sons, Darrel Dean GRAFFIS, Scotts, Mich.,. and Dallas Gene GRAFFIS, Ft. Wayne; one sister, Lorene FOOR, Rochester; four grandchildren; four great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday. at Timbercrest Chapel, 2201 East St., N. Manchester with Revs. Mark FLORA-SWICK Helen BEERY officiating. Burial is in Ulery Memorial Cemetery, Kosciusko County. Family will receive friends following services. Memorials may be made to Timbercrest Crestwood Unit.

Alan C. Henwood
June 6,1933-Dec. 10, 1997
Alan C. HENWOOD, 64, 318 South Ash St., Centerville, died Wednesday at Reid Hospital, Richmond.
Born June 6, 1933 in Centerville to Wayne W. and Ruth PLANKENHORN HENWOOD. he married Joyce HOFMANN on June 8, 1952. She survives. A 1951 graduate of Centerville High School, he was a farmer and retired employee of Design and Manufacturing Co.
A 50-year member of the Centrvillee Christian Church, he served as a Wayne County Adult 4-H leader for nine years. He was an Abington Township volunteer fireman and was an avid racoon hunter and turkey shoot participant. He was a member of Richmond Moose Lodge No: 167 and an official of the Fellowship Degree of the Legion of the Moose. He was a member of the Council of Higher degree, and a member of the Druids Lodge.
Survivors include three daughters, Cheryl RODENBERG, Akron, Sonja LUMSFORD, Centerville, Iris MARCUM, Eaton, Ohio; one son, Dale A. HENWOOD, Centerville; seven grandchildren: one brother, Robert D. HENWOOD, Cincinnati, Ohio; nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one grandson, Michael Wade LUMSFORD.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Mills Funeral Home, Centerville, with Rev. Steve ABERNATHY officiating. Burial is in Doddridge Chapel Cemetery, Southwest of Centerville. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Friday where Moose Lodge Memonal services will be at 7 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Wayne County 4-H Association, c/o Debbie Searcy, Co-operative Extension Agents Services, 401 East Main St., Richmond, Ind. 47374, or to Moosehart International, Moosehart, Ill. 60539.

Friday, December 12, 1997

Cyrus C. Denney
April 10, 1919-Dec. 10, 1997
Cyrus C. "Bill" DENNEY, 78, 120 Logan St., Argos, died Wednesday at his residence.
Services are at 11 a.m. Saturday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos. Rev. Mark FISHBURN will officiate. Burial will be at Argos Maple Grove Cemetery. Visitation is one hour prior to services. The American Legion will conduct graveside services.

Jeanne E. Shaffer
July 13, 1918-Dec. 10, 1997
Jeanne E. SHAFFER, 79, 6386 N. Sunset Blvd., Nyona Lake, died at 10:50 p.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn Hospital.
Born in Peru to Bert and Mary Ethel SHERRICK WILGUS, she married J. EI'Dorado SHAFFER on July 13, 1938 in Greensburg. He preceded her in death on Aug. 15, 1980.
She lived at Nyona Lake since 1938. She and her husband owned and operated the former EI'Dorado Restaurant at Nyon Lake for 39 years. They also performed in show business for several years and owned a circus and rodeo.
She was a member of Fulton County Republican Women's Club, and was a charter member of the Nyona Lake-South Mud Lake Booster Association.
Survivors include one daughter, Betty and husband Earl WALDECK, Norman, Okla.; two grandsons, Todd and wife Chery WALDECK, Tulsa, Okla.. and Chris and wife Jill WALDECK, Louisville, Ky.; three great grandsons.
One brother, Harold WILGUS, preceded her in death.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester. Rev. Juanita KUHN will officiate. Burial will be at Rankin Cemetery near Bunker Hill. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Sunday and after 9 a.m. Monday.
Memorials may be made to the Nyona Lake-South Mud Lake Boosters Association.

Lucille Ferguson
Lucille FERGUSON. 96, Franklin Methodist Home, Franklin, and former Fulton County resident, .died at 2:43 p.m. Thursday in the home.
Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Louise E. Wilson
Louise E. WILSON, 5616 N. 300 West, Lucerne, died at 8:.53 p.m. Thursday at Woodlawn Hospital.
Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home
Rochester.

Saturday, December 13, 1997

Louise E. Wilson
Louise E. WILSON, 5616 North 300 West, died at 8:58 p.m. Thursday at Woodlawn Hospital.
She was born to Charles and Goldie TERRELL REID and lived in Lucerne for 51 years. On April 13, 1946, in Fort .Wayne, she married Harold D. WILSON, who survives. She was a Food Service Department employee at Pioneer High School until she retired in 1991. She was a member of Indian Creek Christian Church, Lucerne, and was a former president of the Harrison Township home economics club.
Surviving with her husband are one son, William R. [WILSON], Logansport; one granddaughter, Ashley WILSON, Logansport; one grandson, B.J. WILSON, Logansport; one sister, Ionie REID, Chico, Calif., and two brothers, Glen and Miriam REID, Logansport, and Harold REID, Logansport. Preceding in death, with her parents, are one sister and four brothers.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Indian Creek Christian Church, Lucerne, with chaplain Richard HARRIS officiating. Burial will be in the Indian Creek Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Cass County Council on Aging, 1801 Smith St., Logansport. Foster and Good Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Monday, December 15, 1997

Russell Sroufe
Oct 9, 1903-Dec 14, 1997
Wilson Russel SROUFE, 94, RR No. 2, Macy, died at 5:50 a.m. Sunday at ExtandaCare, Rochester.
Born to Scott and Beatrice WILSON SROUFE in Macy, he lived his entire life in the house in which he was born. He married Georganna M. JONES on Oct. 15, 1928 in Macy. She preceded him in death on March 4, 1991.
Sroufe was a 1923 graduate of Macy High School and never missed a class reunion.
He was a member of the Macy Christian Church for 79 years where he served as trustee and deacon. He served in the organization of the Pearsons Mill Christian Camp, later named the Rainbow Christian Camp, Converse.
He served as Allen Township trustee for 10 years, and was a member of North Miami Community School Board during its consolidation. He was a retired farmer. He served several years on the Miami County Fair Board and with Miami County Farm Bureau.
Survivors include two sons, Tom and wife Alice [SROUFE], Macy, and Mark J. and wife Joyce [SROUFE], Rochester; one daughter, Beth NICODEMUS, Silver Lake; seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Martha GALLIPO and Catherine DUEY.
Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver. Rev. David WELSH will officiate. Burial will be at Plainview Cemetery, Macy. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Monday and 9-11 a.m. Tuesday.
Memorials may be made to Macy Christian Church or Rainbow Christian Camp Building Fund.

Tuesday, December 16, 1997

Alfred Clopton
Alfred CLOPTON, 92, 222 Parkvicw St., Plymouth, formerly of the Rochester area, died at 3 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 15 at Pilgrim Manor, Plymouth. Arrangements are pending at Bonine Funeral Home, Culver.

Timothy L. O'Keefe
May 19, 1949-Dec. 14, 1997
Timothy L. O'KEEFE, 48, Northshore Drive, Elkhart, died at 2:45 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, in Memorial Hospital of South Bend.
Born May 19, 1949 in Plymouth, he lived most of his life in this area. He married Janine MILLER on July 12, 1969 in Plymouth. She survives.
O'Keefe was a United Auto Workers Union steward at Allied Signal. He earned his tool and die machinist journeyman's card at Contech, Mishawaka. He was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Mishawaka.
He enjoyed fishing and being on the St. Joseph River. He loved his granddaughters and took great pride in the appearance of his yard.
Survivors include his parents, Arthur O'KEEFE of Ocala, Fla. and Mary DURNAN, Plymouth; his daughter Heather and husband Andrew MAWSON, South Bend; one son, Timothy "T.J." O'KEEFE, South Bend; his granddaughters, Bethany [MAWSON] and Brianna MAWSON, South Bend: one sister Collee and husband Phil SPORNER, Bremen; three brothers Patrick and wife Linda O'KEEFE, Dowagiac, Mich., Kevin and wife Cathy O'KEEFE Bremen, and Shawn and wife Linda O'KEEFE, Plymouth; three nephews; seven nieces; his mother-in-law Glenna Jane MILLER, Rochester,
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Cremation is planned. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today in Bubb Funeral Chapel North, 3910 N. Main St., Mishawaka. Memorials may be made to the church.

Neola M. McGowen
July 8,1913-Dec. 16,1997
Neola Mae McGOWEN, 84, 306 S. Franklin St., Mentone, died at 12:20 a.m. Tuesday at Masons Health Care, Warsaw.
Born [Neola Mae BASH] July 8, 1913 in North Manchester to Roscoe Lee and Savilla Isabelle LAUGHLIN BASH, she married Hershel E. McGOWEN on Jan. 29, 1938 in North, Manchester.
She had worked at O.E.C., a sewing company in Mentone.
Survivors include one daughter, Dorene and husband David ROMING, Mentone; one son, Melvin and wife Karin MILLER, Citrus Springs, Fla.; one sister, Mabel JONES, No. Manchester; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by one brother, Moyne BASH.
. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at King Memorial Home, Mentone with Rev. T.R. JONES officiating. Burial will be at Harrison Center Cemetery, Etna Green. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Wednesday, December 17, 1997

Glendolyn DeMont
Mar. 23, 1902-Dec. 16, 1997
Glendolyn DeMONT, 95, 4172 W. Shore Drive, Bremen, died at 2 a.m. Tuesday at her residence.
Glendolyn was born in Fulton County to Leslie F. and Dorabelle WOLFE STUBBS and lived in Bremen for 16 years coming from LaPorte and Pine Lake area. She married Earl E. DeMONT in 1922 in South Bend. He preceded her in death. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include three daughters, Ethel McNEIL, South Bend, Marjorie OVERMYER, Bull Head City, Ariz., and Clarabelle BURELISON, Plymouth; one son, Robert D. DeMONT, Bremen; 10 grandchildren-, 28 great-grandchildren: four great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Mattie BARTH, Mishawaka: one brother, Ivan STUBBS, Culver. One son Richard W. DeMONT preceded her in death.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Mishler Funeral Bremen with the Rev. Jim MORSE officiating. Burial will be in Pine Lake Cemetery, LaPorte. Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday.

Carl Hilding
April 13,1896 - Dec. 15,1997
Carl HILDING, 101, Foley Nursing Home, Foley, Minn., died Monday at the home.
Born in Minneapolis, Minn., he married Agnes BJURSTROM HILDING. She preceded him in death. He was a member of the Estes Brook Tabernacle Church, Milaca, Minn.
Survivors include four daughters, Lois and husband Loren SCHERBING, Rochester, Lorraine and husband Reuben SEAGREN, Rockford, Ill., Ione and husband Eldon GUSTAFSON, Rockford, Ill., and Arliss and husband Melvin BEEHLER, Rockford, Ill.: two sons, Jerry and wife Doris HILDING, Rockford, Ill., Allan and wife Sheila HILDING, Rockford, Ill.: grandchildren and great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Avis [HILDING], and a son Lawrence [HILDING].
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday At Estes Brook Tabernacle Church, Minn. Burial will be in Minn. Friends may call at the church one hour before service.

Alfred Clopton
July 12, 1905 - Dec. 15, 1997
Alfred CLOPTON, 92, 222 Parkview St., Plymouth. died 3 p.m. Monday at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth.
Born in Deverux, Ga. on July 12, 1905 to Berry and Annie May ANDREWS CLOPTON.
Formerly of the Rochester and Culver areas, he lived in Plymouth for nine years. He was an Army veteran of WW II, and a retired postal worker.
Survivors include one daughter, Sheila CLOPTON, Chicago, Ill.; one son, Raymond CLOPTON, U.S. Army stationed in Germany; one sister, Mary REYNOLDS, Chicago, Ill.; and one brother, John CLOPTON, Rochester. He was preceded in death by wife, Lillie [CLOPTON] and sister, Ethel McWILLIAMS.
Services will be at Thursday at Bonine Home, Culver with the Floyd G. ALLEN officiating. Burial in the Leiters Ford IOOF Cemetery. Friends may call from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday.

Lucile N. Ferguson
Lucile NAFE FERGUSON, Franklin United Methodist Home, died at 2:43 p.m. Thursday at her residence. She was formerly of Lombard, Ill. and also a Fulton County resident.
Born to Eugene P. and Susan MILLER NAFE in Fulton County near Leiters Ford, she married W. Loar FERGUSON on Aug. 31, 1930 in the family homestead on Olson Road near Leiters Ford. He preceded her in death. She has been a resident at Franklin United Methodist Home since 1992. She graduated of Indiana University and a secondary math teacher. She taught at the Burton School in Fulton County from 1944 to 1947. She also taught in the Huntington, West Virginia school system for several years. She was a member of the Lombard First United Methodist Church, D.A.R., Daughters of the American Colonists, The Good Government Committee, Rotary Anns of Lombard, The Lombard Panhellenic Tri Delta Sorority Alumnus, Lombard Women's Club, Lombard Historical Society, Lombard Republican Women's Club, Tri Kappa Sorority of Rochester.
Survivors include one daughter, Josue NAFE and husband Robert KLEMKOSKY, Bloomington; two grandsons, Dave Loar JENKIN, Charlotte, No. Carolina, and Robert William and wife Sandra JENKIN, Farmington Hills, Mich.; three great grandsons, Andrew W. JENKIN, Michael D. JENKIN and Matthew R. JENKIN, all of Farmington Hills, Mich. She is preceded in death by three brothers, Don O. NAFE, Cleon A. NAFE and J. Emerson NAFE, and one sister, Mildred NAFE WAKEFIELD.
Private services will be held at the Nafe family farm on Olson Road near Leiters Ford. Burial will be in Leiters Ford IOOF Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Franklin United Methodist Community Health Care II dining room building fund.

Thursday, December 18, 1997

William Tyman Miller Sr.
June 23, 1909-Dec 17, 1997
William Tyman MILLER, Sr., 88, Peru, died at 3:10 a.m. Wednesday at Dukes Continuing Care Center, Peru.
Born in Jefferson Township in Miami County to Joseph E. and Martha PUGH MILLER, he married Ruby L. LAIN on Aug. 30, 1939 in Rochester. She preceded him in death on Oct. 20, 1997.
Miller was a farmer. He was a 1928 graduate of Jefferson Township High School. He was a member of Mexico Church of the Brethren, Mexico Masonic Lodge 347 and the Peru Moose Lodge.
Survivors include one daughter, Kay and husband Bob BACKMAN, DeLand Fla. two sons, Michael L. MILLER and wife Sandra, Peru, and William Tyman MILLER, Jr. and wife Dorothy, Peru; four gtrandchildren; one great-grandson; three step-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph H. MILLER and Quinter MILLER.
Services are at 2 p.m. Saturday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver. Rev. Don RITCHEY will officiate. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Masonic Services will be 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Lucile Nafe Ferguson
Lucile NAFE FERGUSON died at 2:43 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, at Franklin United Methodist Home, Franklin.
Private services are today at the NAFE family farm on Olson Road, near Leiters Ford. Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of the arrangements.

Friday, December 19, 1997

Joshua D. Denton
Nov. 3, 1976-Dec. 18, 1997
Joshua D. DENTON, 21, Route No 1, box 84A, Roann, died 1 a.m. Thursday near Denver in an auto accident.
He was born Nov. 3. 1976 in Wabash to Dwight and Sandra FORST DENTON.
Denton was a graduate of North Miami High School. He was a member of the Emmanuel United Methodist Church.
He was a cook at Happy House of Harvest, Metea.
Survivors include his father Dwight "Ike" and wife Susie DENTON, Roann; his mother and her husband Robert DENTON, Roann; one brother, Jeremy DENTON, Roann; grandparents, Wayne and Kathy DENTON, Roann; half-sister, Briann DENTON, Roann; half- brother, Brandon DENTON, Roann.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. Rev. Richard FOX will officiate. Burial will be in Gaerte Cemetery, Macy. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.
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Two Miami County men died early Thursday when the car they were in rolled over and they were thrown out.
Joshua D. DENTON, 21, rural Roann, and Jeremy E. SMITH, 21, rural Denver, died about 1 a.m. Thursday, according to a Miami County Sheriff's Department release.
The cause of the wreck is under investigation. Dentona was driving a red 1990 Plymouth eastbound on Miami County Road 800 North, east of County Road 150 West. The car, for a reason not yet determined, left the south side of the road. Denton over-corrected, police said, and the vehicle slid sideways out of control, left the north side of the road, hit a ditch and rolled. Both men were thrown from the car. Deputy Jeff WILLIAMS found both dead when he arrived.

Donald H. Reno
Sep. 16, 1909-Dec. 18, 1997
Donald H. RENO, 88, 1709 Monroe St., Rochester, died 10:15 a.m. Thursday at ExtendaCare, Rochester.
Born Sept. 16. 1909 in Rochester to Lawrence and Chloa HOOD RENO, he married Dorothy B. FISHER on Sept. 12, 1930 in Peru.
A lifetime resident of Rochester, he was a U.S. Army veteran of WW II and retired from Kingsbury Ordinance Plant.
Survivors include one son, Gene RENO, Rochester; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. A son, John R. RENO, preceded in death.
Private services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester. Rev. Junior BOSE will officiate. Burial will be in Kewanna IOOF Cemetery.

Charles E. Green
Feb. 8, 1909-Dec. 18, 1997
Charles Earnest GREEN, 88, Timbercrest Church of the Brethren Home, North Manchester, died 1:20 p.m. Thursday at his residence.
Born Feb. 8, 1909 in Fulton to Earnest and Bertha THOMPSON GREEN, he married Mildred L. DUBUQUE on Mar. 22, 1936 in Fulton. She preceded him in death on Jan. 13, 1983. He married Hazel BROWN SHEETS on June 9. 1985 in Rochester. She survives.
Green was a retired farmer and a lifetime member of Fulton Baptist Temple, Fulton.
Survivors include one daughter, Janice and husband Gilbert RADERSTORF, Logansport; one son, Richard D. and wife Jane GREEN, Kewanna; six grandchildren; nine great- grandchildren; two stepsons, Arnold and wife Mary SHEETS, San Diego, Calif., and Dennis and wife Donna SHEETS, Indianapolis: six step-grandchildren: two step-great-grandchildren; one brother, Willis and wife Madge GREEN, Phoenix, Ariz.
He was preceded in death by three sisters, Ruth GREEN, Esther TANNER and Lois WAGONER.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, at Fulton Baptist Temple, Fulton. Rev. Lonnie PETERS will officiate. Burial will be at Fulton Cemetery. Friends may call at the church for one hour before services Saturday. Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to Timbercrest Church of the Brethren Home, North Manchester, or the Fulton Baptist Temple, Fulton.

Saturday, December 20, 1997

Floyd J. Lockridge
March 3, 1952 - Dec. 19,1
Floyd J. LOCKRIDGE, Vincennes, and formerly of Winamac, died at 1:10 p.m. Friday at Good Samaritan Hospital, Vincennes.
He was born in Winamac to Frank and Betty HILT LOCKRIDGE.
Surviving are one daughter, April LOCKRIDGE, Rochester; one son, Floyd LOCKRIDGE Jr., Rochester; his mother, Betty BARLOW, Vincennes, and two sisters, Emma SMITH, Knox, and Thelma VEST, Vincennes. Preceding in death were one sister and two brothers.
Services will be at 2 p,m. Monday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Hone, Kewanna. Burial will be in the Winamac Cemetery. Friends may call after noon on Monday.

Frances, A. Weaver
Frances A. WEAVER, 48, 19402 20th A Road, Culver, died at 12:05 p.m. Friday at Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne, from injuries sustained in a traffic accident Wednesday on Indiana 110 west of U.S. 31.
Arrangements are pending at Bonine Funeral Home, Culver.
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Wednesday's five-vehicle pile-up on Indiana 110 west of U.S. 31 has turned into a fatal accident.
Frances A. WEAVER , 48, Culver, died at 12:05 p.m. Friday at Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Bonine Funeral Home, Culver.
Weaver, a nurse, had stopped to offer aid after an Argos school bus and a van collided at 9:52 a.m.
While she was still in her car a truck crested a hill, slid on the ice and spun into the bus and Weaver's car. She was taken to the Plymouth hospital and then by helicopter to Fort Wayne.
The bus driven by Bob BARCUS, 22, Argos, was carrying 30 students. None of them sustained any serious injuries.
The van was driven by Larry BIBLER, 57, Argos, who suffered a broken leg. The truck driver, Daniel HATTER, 46, was not injured.

Monday, December 22, 1997

Frances A. Weaver
Feb. 10, 1949-Dec. 19, 1997
Frances A. WEAVER, 48, 19402 20th A Road, Culver, died at 12:05 p.m. Friday at Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Born to Frank and Helen ZDEBSKI JOSEK in Chicago, Ill., she married Robert E. WEAVER an Dec. 4, 1993 in Monterey. He survives.
She graduated from Morton College, Cicero, Ill., and is a member of the American Association of Nurses.
Survivors include a son, Johnathan L. BAILEY, Culver; two stepsons, Gary R. WEAVER and Thomas E. WEAVER, both of Monterey; a stepdaughter, Amanda S. WEAVER, Plymouth; two step grandchildren; her mother, Helen JOSEK, Culver; a brother, Christopher JOSEK, Wheeling, Ill.; six nieces and eight nephews.
Services were at 11 a.m. today at Bonine Funeral Home, Culver. Rev. Jeffrey LARGENT officiated. Burial was in Culver Masonic Cemetery, Culver.

James E. McCoige
May 14, 1940-Dec. 19, 1997
James E. McCOIGE, 57, 128 Louisa St., Plymouth, died at 11 a.m. Friday at his residence.
Born to William C. and Esther POWERS McCOIGE in Argos, he lived most of his life in Marshall County.
McCoige was an employee of Door Craft of Indiana, formerly Young Door, Plymouth for 32 years. He was a member of Moose Lodge, Plymouth.
Survivors include three sisters, Bonnie and husband Bob HUNDT, Plymouth, Marjorie and husband James MEWSZEL, Plymouth, and Susie and husband Tony DENNEY, Argos; one brother, Bruce and wife Shirley McCOIGE, Pekin. Ill.; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two sisters and a brother.
Private funeral services are being held with no visitation or viewing. Grossman Funeral. Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to Marshall County Hospice and the Diabetic Foundation.

Wilmer Carl Alberts Sr.
April 5, 1930-Dec. 19, 1997
Wilmer Carl ALBERTS, Sr., 67, Rochester, died Friday at Woodlawn Hospital. .
He was born in Oscoda, Mich., to Whitney and Beatrice ALBERTS.
Alberts was a self-employed mason during his working years. He moved to Detroit in 1970 where he lived for many years. He retired and lived in the Rochester area for the past few years. He enjoyed hunting. fishing, football and bingo.
Survivors include his mother, Beatrice ALBERTS, Mt. Pleasant, Mich.; friend Dorine KABELL, four daughters, Theresa SHANANAQUET, Kewadin, Mich., Mary and husband Earl PELCHER, Mt. Pleasant, Mich., Patricia and husband Bobby POERTNER, Traverse City, Mich., and Melissa ALBERTS, Kewadin, Mich.; three sons, Michael and wife Shirley SHANANAQUET, Traverse City, Mich., Martin and wife Karen SHANANAQUET, Rapid City, Mich., and Wilmer ALBERTS, Jr., Kewadin, Mich.; three brothers, William [ALBERTS], Mikado, Mich., Frank [ALBERTS], River Rouge, Mich., and John [ALBERTS], Standish, Mich.; 19 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Whitney [ALBERTS], a brother, Francis [ALBERTS] and two sisters, Hazel [ALBERTS] and Susa ALBERTS].
Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Buresh Chapel, River Road, Oscoda, Mich. Rev. Owen WHITEPIGEON and Pastor Delfred WHITECROW will officiate. Burial will be in the Oscoda Indian Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. in the Buresh Chapel of the Buresh Bennett Funeral Homes Inc., Oscoda, Mich.

Floyd J. Lockridge
March 3, 1952-Dec. 19, 1997
Floyd J. LOCKRIDGE, 45, Vincennes, formerly of Winamac, died at 1:10 p.m. Friday at Good Samaritan Hospital, Vincennes.
He was born in Winamac to Frank and Betty HILT LOCKRIDGE.
He was a laborer.
Survivors include one son, Floyd J. LOCKRIDGE, Jr., Rochester; one daughter, April LOCKRIDGE, Rochester; his mother, Betty BARLOW, Vincennes; two sisters, Emma SMITH, Knox, and Thelma VEST, Vincennes.
He was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister.
Services are at 2 p.m. today at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna. Rev. Cliff GENO will officiate. Burial will be in Winamac Cemetery. Visitation is from noon until time of services today.

Norman F. Hall
Dec 30, 1912-Dec. 20, 1997
Norman F. HALL, 85, Life Care Center, Rochester, formerly of 300 East 4th St., Rochester, died at 7:10 a.m. Saturday at Life Care Center, Rochester.
Born in Belville, N.J. to Frederick R. and Alma BRANNIN HALL, he married Charlotte L. BEERY on Sept. 17, 1937. She preceded him in death on July 5, 1987.
Coming from Bridgewater, N.J., Hall lived here for 33 years.
He was a Sea Bee from 1942-45 and served in the Pacific Theater. He was Supervisor for Dean Foods and had been employed by Torx Products, Rochester until retiring in 1977. Survivors include one son, Russell and his wife Beverly HALL, Randolf, N.J.; two granddaughters, Miss Jo Ann HALL, Parsippany, N.J. and Miss Beth Ann HALL, Ellsworth, Maine; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Wayne and wife Jane BEERY, Rochester, He was preceded in death by a brother Leonard BEERY.
Private graveside services will be held. There will be no visitation or viewing. Burial will be at Rochester IOOF Cemetery.

Carlos (Carl) Arthur Gross, Jr.
Oct. 21, 1946 - Dec. 19, 1997
Carlos (Carl) Arthur GROSS, Jr., 51, 307 East 14th St., Rochester, died 7:19 a.m. Friday at Methodist Hospital South Lake Campus, Merriillville.
Born to Carlos Everette and Lorene AKERS GROSS, Rensselaer, he married Linda WICKER on Dec. 4, 1965 in Rensselaer. She survives.
Gross was a Hod Carrier Mason Tender employed by Ziolkowski Construction, Fort Wayne. He was a 13 year member of the Laborers International Lafayette Local No. 274. He was a U.S. Army draftee of 1966 and made the rank of private. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles.
Survivors include two sons, Rodney Lee and April GROSS, Rochester, and Timothy David and Jennifer GROSS, Rochester, six grandchildren; three sisters, Bonnie CROWNOVER, Rensselaer, Connie WILLIAMS, Ft. Myers, Fla., and Tammy and Charles CAIN, Rensselaer; one brother, John GROSS. He was preceded in death by two brothers.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Jackson Funeral Chapel, 250 North McKinley Ave., Rensselaer. Pastor Eveston RISNER will officiate. Burial will be in Fair Oaks Cemetery, Fair Oaks. Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. today. Memorials may be made to the family.

Tuesday, December 23, 1997

[no obits]

Wednesday, December 24, 1997

Doris Hammond
April 22, 1928 - Dec. 24, 1997
Doris HAMMOND, 69, formerly Akron, died at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday at Life Care Center, Rochester.
Born April 22, 1928 in Fulton County to Max and Nellie McCAIN NICODEMUS, she married Carroll E. HAMMOND, Jr. on Aug. 2, 1946 in Kokomo. He preceded her in death Nov. 13, 1982.
She and her husband had owned the C&D Greenhouse, Akron. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW.
Survivors include two sons Steven and wife Betty HAMMOND, Akron, and Lyle "Joe" and wife Mary Ann HAMMOND, Warsaw: three grandchildren; five step-grandchildren: three step-great- grandchildren; three sisters, Marjorie SUTTON, Akron, Wilma and husband Marshal BOYER, Syracuse, and Mary and husband William DAY, Roann; two brothers, Robert NICODEMUS, Akron, and John NICODEMUS, Syracuse.
She was preceded in death by one sister, Hazel [NICODEMUS], and one brother, Edwin [NICODEMUS].
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Athens Cemetery with Rev. Lowell BURRUS officiating. Friends may call from 10 to 10:45 Friday at the Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Thursday, December 25, 1997

[no paper - holiday]

Friday, December 26, 1997

Nancy G. Sommers
May 30, 1932-Dec. 26, 1997
Nancy G. SOMMERS, 65, Kewanna, died at 12:07 a.m. at home.
Born May 30, 1932, in Kenbridge, Va., to Anderson Cole and Ella Sue ASHWORTH WALLACE, she married Carl D. SOMMERS Dec. 11, 1954, at Kenbridge. He survives.
She graduated from Kenbridge High School in 1950. She was a homemaker and Western Union office manager at Camp Pickett, Va., She was a member of Grass Creek United Methodist Church.
Also surviving are two sons, Randy [SOMMERS], Kewanna, and Kevin [SOMMERS], Nashville, Tenn., a daughter, Debbie SMYTH, Nashville, Tenn; four brothers, Will [WALLACE] and Everett WALLACE, Richmond, Va., Wiley WALLACE, Charlottesville, Va., and Dennis WALLACE, Kenbridge; four sisters, Elsie McGINNIS, Townsend, Del., Ruby WINN and Doris WADFORD, Kenbridge, and Beth HIGGINS, Huntington, and four grandchildren, Kaitlin [SOMMERS] and Kyle SOMMERS and Lauren [SMYTH] and Taylor SMYTH. She was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Grass Greek United Methodist Church with the Revs. Don REED and David JENNYS officiating. Burial will be in Grass Creek Cemetery. Visitation is from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, and one hour before services at the church. Memorials may be made to Grass Creek United Methodist Church or the Grass Creek Lions Club.

Marion F. Kline
July 7, 1922-Dec. 24, 1997
Marion F, KLINE, 75, Monterey, died at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday at Memorial Hospital in South Bend.
He was born July 7, 1922, in the family's Aubbeenaubbee Township home to Louis and Mae OVERMYER KLINE. He married Agnes MIKESELL Dec. 15, 1946, at Mount Hope Church, Culver. She survives.
A 1942 graduate of Letters Ford High School, he was a retired farmcr and member of the Zion Gospel Chapel Church, Kewanna, and Fulton County Farm Bureau. He was a 46-year member of Gideons International, Rochester Camp.
Also surviving are two sons, Gary L. KLINE, Kewanna, and Ned A. KLINE, Marysville, Wash.; a daughter, Lisa BLACKFORD, Bowie, Md.; and six grandchildren, Phillip [KLINE], Lorena [KLINE], Danae [KLINE], and Danica KLINE and Bryce [BLACKFORD] and Amber BLACKFORD. He was preceded in death by a brother.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, with Rev. Ivan AUGSBURGER officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens, Winamac. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. until services on Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials, may be made to Gideons International or Zion Gospel Chapel.

Saturday, December 27, 1997

Virginia M. Harmon
May 28, 1921-Dec. 25, 1997
Virginia May REED HARMON, 76, 240 Adams St., Roann, died at 10:03 p.m. Thursday at Wabash County Hospital in Wabash.
She was born May 28, 1921, in Marshall County to Elson and Fay SEYMOUR REED. She married Harold A. HARMON May 7, 1950, in Argos. He survives at home.
She was a member of the Olive Branch Church of God, Roann. She was a homemaker and a 1939 graduate of Tippawawa High School.
Survivors include two sons, Willis [HARMON] and Gerald HARMON, Roann; three sisters, Mrs. Arthur (Betty) HALL, Bourbon, Mrs. Denver (Lucille) JONES, Plymouth, and Mrs. Floyd (Joann) HUDSON, Huntington Beach, Calif.; a brother, Roy REED, Plymouth; two grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. Two sons and a sister preceded her in death.
Funeral seraces will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Olive Branch Church of God with Reverends Lowell BURRUS and Lawrence SEE officiating. Burial will be in the Roann Community Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Grandstaff-Hentgen Roann Chapel, 335 S. Chippewa, Roann. Memorials may be made to the church's Sunday School.

Celia A. Byrnes
July 3,1901-Dec. 25,1997
Celia A. BYRNES, 96, 130 S. Maple St., Monterey, died at 4:15 p.m. Thursday at home. . She was born July 3, 1901, in Chicago, Ill., to Henry and Mary Ellen CRONIN RIECK. She flrst married Richard AMBROSE in 1926. He died in 1931. She then married James BYRNES in 1933, who preceded her in death in 1960.
She moved to Monterey from Chicago 35 years ago. She was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church, Monterey. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include a brother, Roy L. RIECK, Chicago; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, William AMBROSE, and six brothers.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St., Annc's Catholic Church with Rev. Dominic YOUNG officiating. Burial will be in St. Anne's Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 pm. Saturday at Bonine Funeral Home, Culver. Rosary is at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Bonine.

Monday, December 29, 1997

Lillian F. Emigh
July 24, 1906-Dec. 28, 1997
Lillian Florence EMIGH, 91, Knox, died Sunday at her home.
Born in Milwaukee, Wis. to Daniel and Maude EARL BYRNE, she married Chester EMIGH on Feb. 23, 1924 in Knox, He died Dec. 16, 1987.
She was a member of the Eagle Creek Church and the Eagle Creek Ladies Aid.
Survivors include four daughters, Betty KEISER, Geraldine TRIGG and Bonny COFFIN-OLSON, all of Knox, and Barbara ENYART, Rochester; 13 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildrcn.
She was preceded in death by one son, Donald R. EMIGH, two grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at M.C. Smith Funeral Home, Knox, with the Rev. Edward HASNER officiating. Burial will take place at the Bass Lake Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday from 2 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Eagle Creek Church, Knox.

Robert F. Powell
Oct. 3, 1929-Dec. 27, 1997
Robert F. POWELL, 68, Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw, and formerly of 6413 South 700 West, Claypool, died 7:45 p.m. Saturday at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.
Born in Wabash County to Meade and Sarah BADGER POWELL, he married Margie A. CARTER on June 17, 1951 in Wabash. She survives.
He was a meat department manager at Gene's Super Value, South Whitley. He owned Powell's Market and Snack Bar, Burket, for 28 years. He was a member of Lake Manitou Moose Lodge, Rochester, American Legion, Wabash, Bourbon Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite, South Bend, and was a vetcran of the Korean War.
Survivors include one daughter, Cheryl and husband Michael MURPHY, Silver Lake; two sons, Greg A. and wife Marita POWELL, Akron, and James R. "J.R." and wife Addie POWELL, Warsaw; two granddaughters, Ashley [POWELL] and Kristin [POWELL]; one grandson, Weston [POWELL]; two sisters, Juanita SARTEN, Scottsdale, Ariz., and Audrey HARRIS, Wabash; four brothers, Everett POWELL and Leo POWELL, both of Wabash, Richard POWELL, Indianapolis, and John POWELL, southern Indiana. He is preceded in death by one sister, Irene GOINS.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with Rev. Don POYSER officiating. Graveside rites will be conducted by the VFW and American Legion at the Mississinewa Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. Memorials may be made to Alzheimers Foundation.

Richard O. Moore
June 10, 1926-Dec. 27, 1997
Richard O. MOORE, 71, 2698 E. Lakeshore, Macy, died at 5:0 p.m. Saturday at Woodlaw Hospital.
Born to Otto and Dora MYER MOORE in Peru, he married Phyllis JUDY on Sept. 19, 1945. She survives.
He was a retired Topp Manufacturing security guard.
Survivors include one daughter, Sandra HANLEY, Peru; two sons, James F. MOORE, Altamont Tenn., and Richard D. MOORE Rochester; one sister, Lorett DORAN, Peru; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death two grandchildren.
Services will be 1:30 p. Tuesday at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 West Third St., Peru with Rev. George McCARTY officiating. Burial will be at Westlawn Cemetery Denver. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Helen Weirick
July 18,1912-Dec. 29,1997
Helen WEIRICK. 85, 767 Indiana 19, Bourbon, died 8:10 a.m. Monday at Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw.
Born in Etna Green to Alva and Daisy BRINDLY MELLOTT, she married Donald G. WEIRICK on July 23, 1932 in Warsaw. He preceded her in death Mar. 23, 1985.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include one daughter, Audrey and husband William BLACKBURN, Elkhart; one son, Jack and wife Mary WEIRICK, Fort Wayne; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Joe MELLOTT, and two grandsons.
Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at King Memorial Home, Mentone with Rev. Greg RITTENHOUSE officiating. Burial will be in Harrison Cemetery, Etna Green. Friends may call for an hour before services at the funeral home.

Ethel L. Snyder
Dec. 8, 1904-Dec. 28, 1997
Ethel L. SNYDER, 93, Mason's Health Care Facility, Warsaw, formerly of Palestine, died 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.
Born n Marshall County to Clyde and Cora FLORY WARD, she married Glen SNYDER on Sept. 16. 1921. He preceded her in death.
She worked on her dairy farm and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include a daughter, Betty and husband Merrill BEAR, Winona Lake; several nieces and nephews; one sister, Ruth BOWLE, Eagle River, Wis.; one brother, Ralph and wife Vadis WARD, Mentone, one granddaughter, Pat COLE.
She is preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at King Memorial Home, Mentone with Rev. T.R. Jones officiating.
Burial will be in Mentone Cemetery. Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Tuesday, December 30, 1997

Herbert Hammond
Jan. 8, 1921-Dec. 29, 1997
Herbert HAMMOND, 76, 204 Lincoln St., Argos, died 11:20 a.m. Monday at Miller's Merry Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth. Born Jan. 8, 1921 in Gauge, Ky. to Addison and Mary C. PUGH HAMMOND, he married Hazel B. CRAFT on Jan. 10, 1942 in Gauge, Ky. She survives.
He retired from Bremen Castings, Bremen in 1982 after 28 years of employment. He was a deacon of the Church of Jesus Christ, Argos.
Survivors include four daughters, Mary Lois and husband Bill WATSON, Plymouth, Wilma Jean and husband John TROYER, Argos, Patty Sharon and husband Scott GEISELMAN, Culver, and Sherry and husband Robert HARRINGTON, Argos; four sons, Gerral and wife Pat HAMMOND, Etna Green, Gary and wife Christine HAMMOND, Argos, Michael HAMMOND, Argos, and Christopher and wife Kathleen HAMMOND, Argos; 15 grandchildren; five great
grandchildren; one sister, Geneva and husband Wilson CRAFT, Leslie, Mich.; three brothers, Taylor HAMMOND, West Liberty, Ky., Walter and wife Hazel HAMMOND, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Addison and wife Patricia HAMMOND, Jr., Nicholasville, Ky.
He was preceded in death by his parents. one daughter, Thelma Faye HAMMOND; two sisters, Dora CRAFT and Cora MILLER, four brothers, Chester [HAMMOND], Claude [HAMMOND], Clayton [HAMMOND] and George [HAMMOND].
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ, Argos with Pastors Lloyd D. HOWARD and Ronald HENSLEY officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos. Friends may call 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday, New Years Day, at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, or at the church Friday for an hour before the services
Memorials may be made to the Church of Jesus Christ, Argos.

Wednesday, December 31, 1997

Troy H. Fry
June 22, 1924-Dec 29, 1997
Troy H. FRY, 73, Route 1 Bx 307, Peru, died at 7:08 p.m. Monday at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru.
Born in Fulton to Dorsey and Verna GAULT FRY, he married Mabel B. CARPENTER on April 8, 1974 in Wabash. She survives.
He was owner and operator of New Look Auto Body Shop for 24 years. He also worked for the Wabash County Highway Department and Universal Fire Apparatus Corp., Logansport. He attended Pilgrim Holiness Church, Kokomo.
Survivors include two daughters, Janet RHUDY, Lafayette, and Judi WAGENKNECT, Lafayette; one step-daughter, Becky MOWERY, Frankfort; two sons, Dan FRY, Logansport, and Paul FRY, Frankfort; two sisters, Virginia DODRILL, Knightstown, and Gladys McMAHAN, Logansport; two brothers, Alvin FRY, Logansport, and Carl FRY, Madison; 16 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Bible Holiness Church, Logansport with the Revs. Brian LINE and Mark MOWERY officiating. Burial will be in Fulton Cemetery, Fulton. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home and one hour prior to services at the church.