OBITUARIES
2009
COMPILED BY
Phyllis M. McGurk
2010
The
2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009
No
Obituaries-Holiday
Friday, January 2, 2009
Dwight
A. Thomas
Dwight A. THOMAS, 56, of
Arrangements are pending at
Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Dorothy
C. Fern
May
28, 1908-Jan. 1, 2009
Dorothy C. FERN, 100, of
She was born in Scottsburg on May 28,
1908, the daughter of George and Estelle Carr. Dorothy grew up on a farm near
Elwood and married Russell Fern on June 1, 1929, and he preceded her in death
on Feb. 22, 1995.
Dorothy lived on
Dorothy was well known in her
Surviving are two sons, Keith Fern and
his wife Barbara of Rochester and Riverview, Fla., their two sons, Brian Fern
and his wife Marcella of Warner Robins, Ga., and their children Corrynn, Kyler,
Christian and Brayden, and Scott Fern of Indianapolis; and Donald Fern and his
wife Janice of Peru and Naples, Fla., their three children, Matthew Fern and
his wife Jacqueline of Woodland Hills, Calif., and their daughter Gabriella,
Mark Fern and his wife Jennifer of Reading, Pa., and their sons Kyle and
Chandler, and Melissa Rohde and her husband A.J. of Chicago, Ill. She was
preceded in death by her parents, her husband and two brothers, Glen and Jay
Carr.
A service celebrating the life of
Dorothy Fern will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home,
Shirley
Jean Scott
Shirley Jean SCOTT, 74,
Survivors include her husband, Ronald
E. Scott; daughters, Terri Sweet, Regina Lloyd, both of Rochester, and Rene'
Schmeltz, New Haven; a son, Dennis Scott, Granger; sisters, Frances Joan Sauer,
Nancy Ware of Mishawaka, Ellen Swihart, Margie Odione of Bremen; and a brother,
James Slusser, Indianapolis.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m.
Jan. 17 at
Monday, January 5, 2009
Flossie
June Garn-Sirus
April
27, 1935-Jan. 3, 2009
Flossie June GARN-SIRUS, 73, of
June was born on April 27, 1935, in
rural
June was a former employee of the
Culver Military Academies, having held several positions. She enjoyed singing
and once entertained the Oprah Winfrey audience before the show. She was
passionate about volunteering her time, cooking meals for the homeless, and
taking in stray pets.
June is survived by her husband,
William P. Sirus of South Bend; daughters, Susan Napier of Culver and C.
Beatrice (Alan) Wentzel of Kewanna; sons, Billy Napier of Las Vegas and James
(Barbara) Napier of Culver; sisters, Sarah Behnke of Culver, Mary Wolverton of
Burr Oak, Wanda Miller of Plymouth and Margaret Newland of Coldwater, Mich.;
grandchildren, Shari, John, Shawn, Stephanie, Gene, Emily, Becky, Alison,
Phillip, Todd, Paula, Neil, Amanda and Denise; and 30 great-grandchildren.
Visitation with the family will be
from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Bonine-Odom Funeral Home in Culver. The Rev.
Dan Huhn will officiate funeral services at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral
home. Burial will follow at
Betty
Geane Glentzer
May 18, 1924–Jan. 3, 2009
Betty Geane GLENTZER, 84, of 3022 E. 300 South,
Born in
On March 28, 1968, in
Betty was a loyal employee of the Hart
Schaffner & Marx Co. of Rochester. She also worked at
She is also survived by four
daughters, Patricia Quier, Kitty Kesler and husband Jim, Tracy S. Lewis, all of
Rochester, and Jackie Platz and husband Bobby, Mishawaka; a son, David
Glentzer, Lacoohee, Fla.; two stepdaughters, Loraine Hunter, Rochester, and Sue
Miller and husband Jeff, Hudson, Fla.; a sister, Melva Sanders, Rochester; five
grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; five sisters, Edith Alber, Mildred Kramer, Iris Hattery, Minnie Neese
and Maxine Sayger; and a son-in-law, Don Quier.
A celebration of the life of Mrs.
Betty Geane Glentzer will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Good Family Funeral Home,
Raymond
L. Smith
May
2, 1938-Jan. 2, 2009
Raymond L. "Ray" SMITH, 70, passed away peacefully at 3:30 a.m. Friday in
his rural Leesburg home.
Born in
He married Judy A. Scheffer on Oct.
15, 1983, in Pulaski, and she survives in Leesburg. They celebrated their 25th
wedding anniversary this past year.
He was a machine operator for Dana
Corp., where he worked for 25 years. He retired from Dana in 1994.
A veteran, he enlisted in the U.S.
Navy on Aug. 30, 1956, in
He belonged to Rochester Eagles No.
852 and North Webster American Legion Post No. 253.
In addition to his wife, Judy Smith,
he is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Brenda Smith, Goshen,
and Jesse and Rhonda Bitterling, Star City; two daughters, Kendra Smith,
Goshen, and Michelle Hand, Syracuse, and a daughter and son-in-law, Jamie and
Dan Wenzler, Star City; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his
parents and is now with his beloved dog, Chelsey.
His funeral service was at 5 p.m.
Sunday at Titus Funeral Home,
Ashley
Nicole Swope
Ashley Nicole SWOPE, 23, formerly of
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home,
Dwight
Allen Thomas
Dec.
11, 1952-Dec. 31, 2008
Dwight Allen THOMAS, 56, of
Born in
He was a plant supervisor at Standard
Motor,
He lived in the
He graduated from
He earned a bachelor's degree in
business management from Indiana University South Bend.
Dwight was a huge
In addition to his wife, Terri Thomas,
he is survived by a son, Bryan Thomas and wife Cynthia, Rochester; a daughter,
Laura M. Thomas and fiance Max Colon, Mishawaka; two grandchildren, Taylor L.
and Alexus L. of Rochester; his mother, Ruth Thomas, South Bend; and his
brother, Mark R. Thomas and wife Deborah, Osceola.
He was preceded in death by his
father, Kenneth Earl Thomas.
His funeral service will be at 11 a.m.
Wednesday at Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Ashley
Nicole Swope
Feb.
26, 1985-Jan. 4, 2009
Ashley Nicole SWOPE was called to
Heaven at the age of 23 and freed from her courageous 2 1/2-year battle with
cancer on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009, at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center
in Defiance, Ohio, surrounded by Angels and the everlasting love of her
parents, Robert and Lisa Swope - Rochester, Judith Carr Parrott - Defiance,
Ohio, brothers John Swope - Rochester, Robert Bruder - Indianapolis and Chase
Swope - Defiance, Ohio. She was the proud mother of the family pride-and-joy,
Brandon Lee Swope, age 4.
Known as "Daddy's Girl"
since her birth in
In her youth, Ashley enjoyed being a
member of the Rochester Royals Swim Team, taking several years of dance lessons
at Pam and Louise Dance Studio, Super Saturdays at
A proud graduate of the Rochester High
School Class of 2003, she was an exceptional student, member of the National
Honor Society, a Scholar Athlete, featured in Who's Who Among American High
School Students, and an RHS Mentor.
Ashley dearly loved being involved in
numerous extra-curricular activities. She was a four-year member of the RHS
choir program including the Women's Choir and Manitous, a four-year Athletic
Trainer/Manager for the football team as well as ladies basketball, the track
team, and the wrestling team along with being Manager for the RHS dance team.
She was also an active participant in Tri-Epsilon Drama Club, Key Club, Spanish
Club, Chess Club, and Jets.
During her life, she thoroughly
enjoyed vacationing with her family at Walt Disney World Resort when she was in
Middle School, the Field of Dreams in Iowa, as well as traveling with the First
Baptist Youth Group to the Grand Canyon while on a mission trip, mushroom
hunting, shopping, and the company of her many friends and relatives. Most
recently, she was proud to have the opportunity to take
In addition to her darling son, dearly
loved parents and precious brothers, she will be sadly missed by her treasured
Great-Grandmother Alice Swope, adoring Grandmothers Floanna Swope and Beverly
Jennings, along with her Grandfather Louis Pfeiffer, all of Rochester, and a
cherished abundance of aunts, uncles, and cousins. She is being greeted in
heaven by her grandmother Virginia Pfeiffer and beloved grandfathers Jack
Swope, Richard Carr and C. Lee Jennings.
A celebration of the life of Ashley
Nicole Swope will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Good Family Funeral Home,
Preferred memorials may be made to the
First Baptist Church Junior/Senior High Youth Group,
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Richard
Lee Griswold
Richard Lee GRISWOLD, 61,
Survivors include his wife, Judy
Griswold,
Services were Saturday at Mishler
Funeral Home,
Christine
Wolford
Christine WOLFORD, 73, of 9556 W. Old 30, Etna Green, died Monday at
home.
Survivors include three sons, Dock Estep
and Freddie Estep,
Private family services were held
Tuesday at King Memorial Home, Mentone.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Elizabeth
'Jane' Fraser
July
16, 1920-Jan. 6, 2009
Elizabeth "Jane" FRASER, 88, of
Born July 16, 1920, in
She worked for RCA in
Surviving relatives include: four
sons, Cyrus Fraser of Bloomington, Ronald Fraser of Bloomington, Phil Fraser of
Spencer and Floyd L. Fraser and wife Linda of Rochester; 15 grandchildren
including Tamara "Tammy" and husband Kenneth Eisan and their sons
Robert and Kristopher of Dover, Tenn., Matthew "Matt" Fraser and wife
Jennifer and their children Connor and Jordan of Akron, and Paul Fraser and
wife Nicole and son Tavis Zimmer of Rochester; 14 other great-grandchildren;
and four great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; husband, Albert J. Fraser on July 14, 1993; two brothers; and two
sisters.
Graveside services will be conducted
at
J.P.
'Pete' Huddleston
June
16, 1938-Jan. 5, 2009
J.P. "Pete" HUDDLESTON, 70, of 3709 S. 250 East,
He was born June 16, 1938, in
He worked for ALCOA, Lafayette, for 37
years, retiring in 2003.
He attended
Survivors include his wife, Susan L.
Huddleston, Lafayette; son, Jeff W. Huddleston, Monticello; daughters, Michelle
and Derrick Webb, West Lafayette, and Jennifer L. Stonebraker, Lafayette;
brother, Glen and Agnes Huddleston, Logansport; sister, Shirley Story, San
Diego, Calif.; stepson, Ed and Angie Elkins, Leesburg; stepdaughter, Marilee
and Eric Gates, Fulton; 13 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and former
wife, Ginger B. Huddleston, Delphi. He was preceded in death by five brothers
and two sisters.
Friends may call Thursday from 4 p.m.
to 8 p.m. at
James
S. Woods
James S. WOODS, 63, 8001 W. 100 South, Kewanna, died at 9:46 a.m.
Dec. 11 at
He is survived by three sisters,
Elizabeth Grant and June Dyer, Chesterton, and Mary Francis Clark,
His funeral service is at 10:30 a.m.
Monday at Good Family Funeral Home. Visitation is one hour prior to the
service.
Friday, January 9, 2009
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Obituaries
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Henry
Haggard
Aug.
23, 1935-Jan. 7, 2009
Henry HAGGARD, 73, of
He was born Aug. 23, 1935, in
Henry first married Clara Fix on July
25, 1960. He then married Sandra McCune in
He is survived by his wife, Sandra
Haggard of Wabash; his and Clara's children, Wayne Haggard of Rockford, Ill.,
Julie Eakright of Wabash, Scarlet (Roger) Montague of Akron, and Jacki (Tom)
MacLain of Rochester; Sandra's daughter, Teresa (Kenneth) Stanley of Roann; his
sister, Mary Bogard of Harrisburg, Ark.; a half brother, John (Karen) Haggard,
two half sisters, Frankie (Donnie) Thomas and Margaret (Ricky) Lawson, and a
stepsister, Margie Akers, all of Heber Springs, Ark.; 11 grandchildren; and 10
great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers; four sisters;
his stepson, Charles E. Neal Jr.; and his grandson, Jeramy Stanley.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash,
with Guy Provance officiating. Burial will be in
Monday, January 12, 2009
Opal
N. Flenner
Oct.
12, 1920-Jan. 10, 2009
Opal N. FLENNER, 88, of
Born in
She retired from Torx Products,
She is also survived by a daughter,
Linda and husband Eldon Redinger, Winamac; three sons, Noel and wife Judy Kamp,
Rochester, Jeff and wife Cindi Kamp, Indianapolis, and Neil and wife Pat Kamp,
Rochester; a stepson, Jeffrey Flenner, Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; eight
grandchildren and nine stepgrandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and 14
stepgreat-grandchildren; and one stepgreat-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by two
sisters, Edith Tilden and Evelyn Stallard; two grandsons; and a
great-granddaughter.
Her funeral service will be at 10:30
a.m. Wednesday at Hartzler Funeral Home,
David
Eugene Foust
Nov.
21, 1936-Jan. 10, 2009
David Eugene FOUST, 72,
Dave was born Nov. 21, 1936, to Alice
(Disinger) Foust and Norman Foust and lived most of his growing up years in
Kewanna. He met and married his true soulmate, Rita Kathleen (Mohler) Foust,
who survives him, on March 23, 1956.
Dave was honorably discharged from the
United States Army on Oct. 1, 1961. His patriotism was evident; an American
flag was always displayed outside his home.
Surviving are three children, Kathy
and husband John Sebby of Lakewood, Colo., Randall (Randy) and Lynda Foust, of
Mountain, Wis., and Jennifer (Jenny) and Kevin Wilk of Roselle, Ill. The people
to bring him more joy than his children are his 12 surviving grandchildren, six
great-grandchildren and their families to whom he was known affectionately as "Grandpa
Dave." There is a sister-in-law, Joyce Brooks, and numerous nieces and
nephews who have considered him a surrogate father as well.
Dave was a brother to Willard and his
wife Sally Foust of Kewanna, who preceded him in death. Surviving brothers are
Harold and wife Patricia Foust of Leiters Ford and Marion Foust of
Dave worked for 44 years at Dean
Foods, beginning his career in
Dave's faith in our Lord Jesus and the
saving of souls for heaven was of paramount concern to both Dave and his wife.
They were both founding members of
David's "Promotion To Glory"
is truly heaven's gain!
Visitation is at Johnson Danielson
Funeral Home,
Theda
E. Hairrell
Theda Elizabeth HAIRRELL, 92, formerly of rural
Surviving are three daughters, Cynthia
(Ralph) Nolan,
Private graveside services will be
officiated at
Charles
Miller
Sept.
10, 1928-Jan. 9, 2009
Charles B. MILLER, age 80, of
Charles was born on Sept. 10, 1928, in
Charles was self-employed as a painter
and wallpaper contractor. He was a member of the Plymouth Moose Lodge No. 721,
American Legion Post No. 27, and the Plymouth VFW Post No. 1162, all of
Charles is survived by his wife,
Lucille; his daughters, Linda M. Miller (Ted) of California, Diana S. Miller
(Mike) of Florida, Janet Seamon (Lucky) of Argos; his son, Mark A. Miller
(Amaryl) of California; his brothers, Ralph W. and Marie Miller of Schoorl,
Holland, and Retired Lt. Col. USAF Alan M. and Carol Miller of Kewanna; eight
grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his
parents and his first wife, Duffy.
Funeral services for Charles will be
Wednesday at 4 p.m. at the Van Gilder Funeral Home,
Paula
Rose Tripaldi
Paula Rose TRIPALDI, 62, of 4189 N. 750 West,
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home,
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
James
'Jim'
Sept.
27, 1926-Jan. 11, 2009
James "Jim" BERRY, 82, Kewanna, died at 11:09 p.m. Sunday at home.
He was born in
He owned and operated Jim Berry and
Sons Inc., Kewanna.
A World War II Army veteran, he was a
member and past commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1728, Winamac.
In addition to his wife, Lois E.
Berry, Kewanna, he is survived by five children, Ellen King and husband Don,
Rochester, Jim Berry and wife Sharon, Kathy Green and husband Ron, David Berry
and wife Melanie and Pat Berry and wife Tracy, all of Kewanna; grandchildren,
Jeff King and wife Toni, Decatur, Ill., Melinda Shultz and husband Rich, Jamie
Taylor and husband Nick, Matt Berry, all of Kewanna, Kellie Schmaltz and
husband Jake, Royal Center, Brian Clemons and wife Veronika, Jacksonville,
N.C., Adam Berry, Hali Berry, Chelce Snider and Sidney Berry, all of Kewanna;
great-granddaughters, Madison and Bailey Schultz, Jessica Taylor, all of
Kewanna, and Rileigh and Emilie Schmaltz of Royal Center; stepgrandsons, Aaron Green,
Logansport, and Patrick Green, Flora.
His service will be at 10:30 a.m.
Friday at Gundrum Funeral Home,
Charles
Miller
Sept.
10, 1928-Jan. 9, 2009
Charles B. MILLER, age 80, of
Charles was born on Sept. 10, 1928, in
Charles was self-employed as a painter
and wallpaper contractor. He was a member of the Plymouth Moose Lodge No. 721,
American Legion Post No. 27, and the Plymouth VFW Post No. 1162, all of
Charles is survived by his wife,
Lucille; his daughters, Linda M. Miller (Ted) of California, Diana S. Miller
(Mike) of Florida, Janet Seamon (Lucky) of Argos; his son, Mark A. Miller
(Amaryl) of California; his brothers, Ralph W. and Marie Miller of Schoorl,
Holland, and Retired Lt. Col. USAF Alan M. and Carol Miller of Kewanna; eight
grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his
parents and his first wife, Duffy.
Funeral services for Charles will be
Wednesday at 4 p.m. at the Van Gilder Funeral Home,
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Paula Tripaldi
Paula Rose TRIPALDI, 62, 4189 N. 750 West,
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home,
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Paula
Rose Tripaldi
Jan.
23, 1946-Jan. 10, 2009
Paula Rose TRIPALDI, 62, of 4189 N. 750 West,
Born in
She was a trimmer for the mobile home
industry and retired after 20 years from Rochester Homes.
Paula enjoyed watching TV and using
the computer. She also liked to work in her yard.
She is survived by a sister, Cathy
DiBenedetto and husband Patsy,
She was preceded in death by her
parents and a brother, Willie Lee Tripaldi.
A celebration of the life of Paula
Rose Tripaldi will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Good Family Funeral Home,
Friday, January 16, 2009
Ronald
R. Atkinson
Ronald R. ATKINSON, 57, of
Survivors include four sisters,
Darlene Bulington, Remington, Carol Jensen,
Private family services will be at
Good Family Funeral Home,
Alva
May Thompson
Alva May THOMPSON, age 64, a resident of
Mrs. Thompson is survived by her
nieces, Candy Johnson and Deanna Turpen; nephews, Joseph Iliff-Duran, Doug
Krisher, Billy Krisher, Jim Turpen, Tony Turpen; great-nieces, Nikki Lee,
Amanda Hamby and Jenna Sanders; great-nephews, James Lee, Chris Lee, Cory
Hamby, Kyle Turpen; two brothers, Bill Bradley, John Ivan Iliff Jr.; and
sisters, Carolyn Turpen and Linda Jordon.
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Cuma
Becht
Cuma BECHT, 75,
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home,
Marjorie
L. Josetti
Marjorie L. JOSETTI, 84, Kewanna, died at 8:40 a.m. Friday at
Arrangements are pending at
Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna.
Monday, January 19, 2009
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Obituaries – Holiday
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Cuma
C. Becht
March
9, 1933-Jan. 16, 2009
Cuma Catherine BECHT, 75, of
She was born March 9, 1933, to Ralph
G. and Rae Moler Dowen in Carbon. Her parents and a sister, Marcella Wentzel,
preceded her in death.
In 1950, she graduated from
An active member of the Manitou Moose
Lodge, Chapter 1684, Cuma was selected by Mooseheart as Deputy Grand Regent for
Indiana and Deputy Regional Manager for the Ladies of the Moose, organizing
training sessions throughout
As travelers, Cuma and Burns enjoyed
their experiences and visits to a variety of locales all over the world. A
memorable vacation was their visit to the North Pole. Cuma fondly recalled
their visit to
On June 26, 1953, she and Burns S.
Becht were united in marriage. He survives with a son, Robert Becht and wife
Sarah Sayger, and two granddaughters, Edna, 24, and Savannah, 18, all of
Monticello, whom she greatly admired.
Friends may visit with the family of
Mrs. Cuma C. Becht from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Good Family Funeral Home,
William
J. Burgess
William J. BURGESS, 81,
Survivors include a son, Bruce O.
Burgess,
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday
at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna. Visitation will be from 4
p.m. to 8 p.m. today.
Ula
Cole
March
24, 1920-Jan. 18, 2009
Ula COLE, 88, died at 6:15 a.m. Sunday at
Born in
On March 29, 1935, she married Homer
Cole in Salyersville. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include four sons, Darrel W.
Cole, Lebanon, Ron (Doris) Cole, Lebanon, Larry (Virginia) Cole, Albuquerque,
N.M., and Philip (Lori) Cole, Lakeville; two daughters, Sue (Willie) Castle and
Medrith (Jerry) Lard, all of Argos; 18 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren;
and numerous nieces and nephews. She is also survived by four sisters, Pauline
(Sterling) Taylor, Stockbridge, Mich., Edna Penix, Salyersville, Ky.,
Ausgustine Castle, Flat Gap, Ky., Barbara (Bert) Daniels, Salyersville, Ky.;
and two brothers, Hurndon Rudd, Rochester, and E.J. (Mary Ellis) Russ,
Salyersville, Ky.
She was preceded in death by her
husband in 1980; three sons, J.H. Cole, Kenneth Wayne Cole and Randall Keith
Cole; three daughters, Sondra Cole, Leatress Penix and Joyce McGee; five
brothers and three sisters.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8
p.m. today at Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
Jack
W. Griese
Jack W. GRIESE, 79, of 2615 Wolf's
Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman
Bros. Funeral Home,
Marjorie
L. Josetti
Sept.
2, 1924-Jan. 16, 2009
Services for Marjorie L. JOSETTI, 84, of Kewanna, formerly of
She passed away at 8:40 a.m. Friday at
Life Care Center of Rochester.
Born Sept. 2, 1924, in Elwood, she was
the daughter of the late Charles and Verna Hazel (
Marjorie was a 1942 graduate of
Survivors include two daughters, Verna
Alm and her husband Lester of Winchester, Tenn., and Mary Ann Smith of Kewanna;
a son, Howard Josetti and his wife, Donna of Poplar Grove, Ill.; and
son-in-law, Ron Seno of Logansport; 16 grandchildren and 22
great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by one
son, David Josetti; one daughter, Connie Seno; one son-in-law, Art Smith; six
brothers; two sisters; a grandson; and a great-grandson.
Friends may call from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Wednesday at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home,
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Alzheimer's Association and online condolences may be made to the Josetti
family at www.harrisonmetzger.com.
Harley
Antone Justus
Harley Antone JUSTUS, 86,
Survivors include his wife, R. Eleanor
Justus; three daughters, Marsha Davis,
Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at
Sunrise Chapel,
Mildred
Louise Nesbit
Mildred Louise NESBIT, 79, of
Survivors include her husband, William
"Harold" Nesbit, at home; a daughter, Linda Schmitt, Rochester; three
sons, Dennis Nesbit, Michael Nesbit, both of Rochester, and Jeffery Nesbit,
Fort Ogden, Fla.; six sisters, Lucille Dowers, Kathryn Thomas, Edna Roberts,
all of Kokomo, Helen Wrathall, Jupiter, Fla., Lola Kikta and Dorothy Hinkle,
both of Port Orange, Fla.; and three brothers, William Jameson, Greentown,
James T. Jameson, Londen, Tenn., and Roy Jameson, Kokomo.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at
Good Family Funeral Home,
Gerald
L. Strayer
Gerald L. STRAYER, 45, Burrows, died Friday at
Survivors include his mother, Wanda
Anderson, Burrows; daughter, Tiffany Strayer,
Services will be at 2 p.m. today at
Fisher Funeral Chapel,
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Jack W. Griese
Dec.
17, 1929-Jan. 19, 2009
Jack W. GRIESE, 79, of 2615 Wolf’s
He was born Dec. 17, 1929, in
Mr. Griese was a U.S. Air Force
veteran of the Korean War. He worked as
a co-pilot and mechanic for Jeffrey Manufacturing in
Mr. Griese was a member of the
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post, lifetime member of the Moose Lodge, Professional
Pilots Association and the Rochester Lions Club.
Survivors include his longtime
companion and partner, Betty Haun, Rochester; daughters, Terry Firmani, Port
St.
Memorial services will take place at a
later date. Arrangements are by
Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home,
Mildred L. ‘Millie’ Nesbit
Millie NESBIT,
She died peacefully surrounded by her
loving family. Millie, 79, was born June
10, 1929, to Grant and Bertha Jameson in
Millie was a homemaker most of her
life. She was a wonderful loving wife,
mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
She loved fishing, bowling, and being with her family and had a very
active, fulfilling life until suffering a stroke in 2003.
Millie lived near
Mildred and W. Harold were married
March 5, 1955, in
Millie came from a family of ten
children, all surviving: sisters,
Lucille Dowers of Kokomo, Katherine Thomas of Kokomo, Edna Roberts and husband
Dave of Kokomo, Helen Wrathrall of Jupiter, Fla., Dorothy Hinkle of Port
Orange, Fla., Lola Kikta and husband Paul of Port Orange, Fla.; brothers,
William Jameson and wife Annie of Greentown, Tommy Jameson and wife Lois of
Loudon, Tenn., Roy Jameson and wife Joyce of Kokomo.
Millie loved flowers. Donations may be made to Hope Hospice of
Visitation will be Saturday, Jan. 24,
from noon until 2 p.m., with services following with the Rev. Don Nunemaker
officiating, in the Good Family Funeral Home,
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Onie Beckman
Onie BECKMAN, 82,
Survivors include sons, Rob Beckman,
Rochester, and John Beckman, Kokomo; brother, Essie Horton, Cicero; and
sisters, Jenny King, Cicero, and Bea Bollinger, Moline, Ill.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday
at Gundrum Funeral Home,
Kay L. Creviston
Nov.
27, 1947-Jan. 20, 2009
Kay L. CREVISTON, 61 , of
She was born on Nov. 27, 1947, in
Mrs. Creviston had worked at Sirkens,
Superior Sample, Green Oak Antiques and Life Touch. She was a current member of the American
Legion Ladies Auxiliary and had previously been a member of the Rochester
Eagles Lodge and Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary.
Survivors include her three daughters,
Julie (Creviston) (Williams) Shafer and husband Shanan,
Friends may call from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home,
Carl Leon Etchison
Carl Leon ETCHISON, 79, Noblesville, died Wednesday at
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy,
Noblesville; daughters, Retha Naylor, Frankton, Rhonda Perry, Noblesville, and
Dahlie Bragg, Bloomington; sons, Carl Etchison, Spring, Texas, David Lavengood,
Kokomo, Dan Lavengood, Noblesville; and brothers, Dallas Etchison, Tipton, and
Gene Etchison, Cicero.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday
at First Presbyterian Church, Noblesville, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m.
Margaret Mulligan
May
28, 1923-Jan. 20, 2009
Margaret “Marge” MULLIGAN, 85, of Zionsville died Tuesday.
Born May 28, 1923, to John and Julia
(Gaidosh) Marko in
As a “Sweetheart of the 82nd
Airborne,” Marge was one of the models whose photograph was mounted by the
plane door for troopers to touch for luck.
She married her beloved Marine Veteran Harold Mulligan six months after
he returned from war on March 26, 1945.
She was employed as a tutor for
Fayette County Schools, retiring in 1982 as Program Coordinator.
Marge later became well known for her
award-winning watercolors. Marge was
also well known for the beautiful crocheted items and clothing she made for
family members, who were her true joy.
Marge was a member of
She is survived by husband, Harold;
children, Margaret “Peggy” Mulligan (Dale Herndon), James (Treva) Mulligan and
Robert (Chris)Mulligan; grandchildren, Stacy, Scott, Shane, Brandy, Andy, Ryan,
Janell, Melissa, Oliver and Matthew; and four great-grandchildren. She is also survived by niece Paula Leech
(Curt) and two brothers and two sisters.
Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8
p.m. Friday at
Friday, January 23, 2009
Doris
Leslie Linton
Doris Leslie LINTON, 86, of the Leesburg-North Webster area, died at 10
a.m. Thursday at Miller's Merry Manor,
Arrangements are pending at King
Memorial Home, Mentone.
Phyllis
Ann Norman
Oct.
8, 1935-Jan. 21, 2009
Phyllis Ann NORMAN, 73, of 3868 N. Old
Born in
She married Roy L. Norman on June 25,
1955, and they celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2005. He survives at home.
She was a homemaker and assisted her
husband with the family business,
She had many hobbies including her
freshwater aquarium, needlepoint and word puzzles. She enjoyed reading, movies
and the daily soap opera. Elvis was her favorite musician.
Phyllis was proud to be the wife of a
U.S. Air Force pilot as her husband served our country for 20 years. She
cherished spending time with him, their children and grandchildren.
They include two daughters, Linda
Andrews and Debbie Montel and husband Tim, all of Rochester; two sons, Richard
Norman and wife Bonnie, Rochester, and Tim Norman and wife Robin, Jamestown,
Ohio; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and three brothers, Jerry
Blanchard and wife Sue, Bobby VanLue and wife Nancy, all of Rochester, and
Larry VanLue, Macy.
She was also preceded in death by her
brother, Mark "Bink" VanLue.
A celebration of the life of Phyllis
Ann Norman will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Good Family Funeral Home,
Donna K. Rans
May
2, 1942-Jan. 21, 2009
Donna K. RANS, 66, of
She was born on May 2, 1942, in
Mrs. Rans retired from Hart, Schaffner
and Marx in
Survivors include her husband, James
R. Rans Sr.,
She was preceded in death by her
father and stepmother, George and Doris Perkins; her mother and stepfather,
Betty and Huck Fenn; twin brother; and brother-in-law, Richard Rans.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m.
Monday at Zimmerman Bros, Funeral Home,
Jerry L. Schnieb
Oct.
24, 1936-Jan. 21, 2009
Jerry L. SCHNIEB, 72,
Born in
He married Linda Pugh on March 6,
1983, in
He worked as a John Deere mechanic for
Grant Implement Company.
Mr. Schnieb enjoyed Sunday football,
fishing and camping.
Survivors include his wife, Linda
Schnieb; four daughters, Kathy Combs and husband Daryl, Alabama, Carol Hunt and
husband Todd, Georgia, Karyn Daily, Logansport, and Joyce Moss and companion
Dennis Harris, Kokomo; sons, Keith Cunningham and wife Missy, Monticello, and
Eric Schnieb and companion Shelby Allen, Tennessee; several grandchildren and
great-grandchildren; and a sister Susie Bonnell, Monticello.
He was preceded in death by his
brother, Joe Schnieb, and a sister, Peggy.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at
Gundrum Funeral Home,
June
22, 1955-Jan. 21, 2009
Cary G. SMITH Sr., 53, of
He was born and raised in
There will be a memorial service at 2
p.m. Saturday at
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Everett W. ELLENWOOD, 81, of
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home,
Doris
P. Leslie-Linton
Doris P. LESLIE-LINTON, 86, of
Survivors include two sons, Bruce
James Leslie,
Services will be at 4 p.m. Saturday at
King Memorial Home, Mentone, with visitation from 1 p.m. until the service.
Charles
L. '
Feb.
18, 1929-Jan. 22, 2009
Charles L. "Roy" SMITH, 79,
He was born in
He married Iris Schmidt on Oct. 27,
1950, and she survives.
He was a retired dairy farmer, a
member of
Survivors include a son, Charles Craig
Smith and wife Donna, Gilead; a daughter, Cathy Jo Hileman and her family,
He was also preceded in death by four
brothers, William, Robert, Earl and infant George Smith, and eight sisters,
Evelyn Betzner, Mildred Wilson, Kathryn Leedy, Esther Pattison, Naomi Cossairt,
Wilma Jean Frieden, Mary Smith and Helen Linkenhelt.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday
at
S.
Evelyn Sowers
Aug.
31, 1928-Jan. 23, 2009
S. Evelyn SOWERS, 80, of 11254 E. 225 South,
Formerly of
The daughter of Ross and Faun Sowers,
she was born in Macy and graduated from
She loved to quilt and read and
enjoying taking vacations and traveling.
Survivors include a sister, Dorothy
Savage,
She was preceded in death by her
parents and a brother, John Sowers.
Services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at
Hartzler Funeral Home,
Anna
Valera Tribbett
Jan.
8, 1933-Jan. 22, 2009
Services for Anna Valera TRIBBETT, 76, of
She passed away Thursday at
Born Jan. 8, 1933, in
Anna was a 1951 graduate of
She was a member of Center
Presbyterian Church,
Anna loved spending time with her
children and grandchildren. She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed cooking. She
also formerly played softball with the team members who were later made famous
in "A League of their Own." She enjoyed sharing her birthday with
Elvis Presley and was a big fan of his music. Anna loved her monthly gatherings
with her classmates and had a wonderful circle of friends.
Survivors include one son, Allen L.
Tribbett and his wife, Andra, Royal Center; one daughter, Lynne A. Grosvenor
and her husband, Timothy, Rochester; two brothers, William Boehme and James
Boehme, Logansport; two sisters, Carolyn Cook and her husband, Howard,
Rochester, and Barbara Jean Roller and her husband, James, Royal Center; six
grandchildren, Anjanette Paul (Michael), Byron Osborn (Maricruz), Katrena Tribbett,
Marjorie Osborn (Cory), Lincoln Osborn (Brandi) and Nicholas Tribbett (Summer);
and seven great-grandchildren, Kelsi Wierenga, Matthew Osborn, Alyssa Solis,
Chase Thomas, Megan Thomas, Justin Tribbett and Anna Osborn. She is also
survived by her best friend and beloved poodle, Molly Sue.
She is also preceded in death by one
sister, Patricia Stiles, and one grandchild, Christina Osborn.
Friends may call from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
today and also one hour prior to the time of the service at the funeral home on
Sunday. Pastors Jay Cline and Bill Kleymann will officiate and burial will be
in
Monday, January 26, 2009
Mabel
Barkman Blacketor
Sept.
20, 1915-Jan. 24, 2009
Mabel Barkman BLACKETOR, 93, of
Mabel was born on Sept. 20, 1915, in
Mabel and Kline had one child, Brent
Blacketor, who was killed in a tragic accident after his freshman year of
college. After his death, Mabel was inspired to give considerable improvements
to the
Mabel was Deputy Auditor for Robert
Peterson for four years. She later worked in the business offices of Dr. Howard
Rowe and
Mabel was a lifelong member of the
In 1999, Mabel received the Community
Service Award from the Rochester & Lake Manitou Chamber of Commerce. That
summer she served as the Marshal of the Round Barn Festival Parade.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; husband Kline; son Brent; sisters, Zula G. Long and Helen Wilson; and
brother Earl Barkman. She is survived by several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
Wednesday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home,
Everett W. ELLENWOOD, 81,
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy,
at home, and two sons, David Ellenwood, Palos, lll, and Daniel Ellenwood, Cedar
Knolls, N.J.
Services and visitation were Sunday at
Good Family Funeral Home,
Doris
Lorene Hittle
Feb.
23, 1928-Jan. 25, 2009
Doris Lorene HITTLE, 78, of
Born in
On April 2, 1948, she married Raymond
L. Hittle northeast of
A homemaker, she had worked at TM
Morris,
Her favorite hobby was her French
poodle, Buddy.
Survivors include a son, Randy R.
Hittle and wife Kenna, Terre Haute; two grandsons, Audie Lee Hittle and wife
Jennifer, Terre Haute, and Joshua Ray Hittle, Muncie; two sisters, Anna Clemons
and husband Ora "Bud," Macy, and Margaret White and husband Virgil,
Macy; a brother, James Rock and wife Barbara, Rochester; and her faithful
canine companion, Buddy.
She was also preceded in death by her
parents; sister, Erma Sutton; and three brothers, Ivan, Donald and infant Jesse
Rock.
A celebration of the life of Doris
Lorene Hittle will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Good Family Funeral Home,
Marianne
Nixon
Marianne NIXON, 59, of
Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman
Bros. Funeral Home,
Charles
W. Ray
July
7, 1931-Jan. 23, 2009
Charles W. RAY, 77, of
He was born July 7, 1931, in
Crawfordsville, to Harry E. and Elizabeth Coats Ray.
Charles graduated from
Charles married Elizabeth (Betty)
Charles was a member of
A
memorial service will be at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at
Charles is survived by his loving wife
of 56 years, Betty; devoted children, Kathy Ray-Huffman, Carmel, David (Susan)
Ray and Michael (Anne) Ray, Encinitas, Calif.; six grandchildren, Julie Ray,
Ryan Huffman, Erik Ray, Alex Ray, Hannah Ray and Sophie Ray.
In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to Concordia Theological Seminary, Attn: Gary
Nahrwald, 6600 N. Clinton,
Final arrangements are entrusted to
Shirley Brothers Fishers-Castleton Chapel.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Ralph
P. Chapman
Sept.
27, 1921-Jan. 16, 2009
Ralph P. CHAPMAN, 87, North Manchester, died at 6:35 p.m. Jan. 16 at
He was born in
He served in the U.S. Army, 1942-1945,
and was a Tech Sergeant in Patton's 3rd Army, 80th Division. He received two
Purple Hearts for injury in service, one with an Oak Leaf cluster. He also
received the EAME Theater Ribbon with three Bronze Stars.
On July 11, 1942, he married Betty
Barr. She died Oct. 25, 2008.
He was a self-employed farmer for many
years. He was employed by Bourbon Creamery for six years and Laketon Creamery
for 14 years until its closing. Later, he was employed with Endicott Church
Furniture Co.,
He belonged to Congregational
Christian Church, was a life member of American Legion Post No. 402, Laketon,
and a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars and Disabled American Veterans.
Ralph enjoyed refinishing furniture,
woodworking and caning chairs.
Survivors include a son, Bruce Chapman
and companion Phillip Addario,
He was preceded in death by two
brothers, a sister and his parents.
Services and calling were at 1 p.m.
Jan. 19 at Peabody Chapel,
Mary
L. Kale
Mary L. KALE, 79, of
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home,
Marianne
Nixon
Feb.
4, 1949-Jan. 24, 2009
Marianne NIXON, 59, of
She was born on Feb. 4, 1949, in
Marianne had more than thirty years of
nursing experience in the
Survivors include her brother, Michael
and wife Dottie Nixon, South Whitley; nieces, Tracey and husband Jon Bos, Alma,
Mich., Jessica and husband Joe Schultz, Warsaw, and Katie Nixon, Mentone;
nephews, Jason Nixon, Louisville, Ky., and Jonathan Nixon, Holland, Mich.; two
great-nephews; two great-nieces; two stepnephews; and some "very close
friends."
She was preceded in death by her
parents; son, Patrick Walters; and brother, James Dale Nixon.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m.
Saturday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home,
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Mary
Louise Kale
Mary Louise KALE, 79, of
Survivors include two daughters, Beth
Foster and Sharon Helt of
Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at
Good Family Funeral Home,
Charles
'Dave' Wicker
Charles "Dave" WICKER, 56,
Arrangements are pending at
Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Marilyn
Leanna Blacketor
April
23, 1922-Jan. 25, 2009
Marilyn Leanna BLACKETOR, 86,
She was born April 23, 1922, to Ross
E. and Carrie E. Baldwin in
She is survived by J.P.
"Jake" Bates, her companion of more than 10 years; daughters, Rebecca
(Dennis) Gray of Rochester, Rossanne (Steven) Egbert, Covina, Calif.; and son,
Robert (Cynthia) Blacketor of Pt. Ludlow, Wash.; a sister, Catherine Beattie of
Rochester; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her
husband of 52 years, James F. Blacketor.
Memorial services will be held at 10
a.m. Saturday at Forest Lawn Mortuary,
Forest Lawn,
Mary
Louise Kale
Feb.
2, 1929-Jan. 26, 2009
Mary Louise KALE, 79, of
Born in
Mary was a proud graduate of the Talma
High School Class of 1947. On Oct. 15, 1950, she married her best friend,
Robert H. Kale. Their union of 47 1/2 years yielded a beautiful family of four
children - Beth, Sharon, Donn and Tom. The family tree further expanded with
the additions of seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
She did clerical work for Chester
White.
The family's matriarch, Mary was noted
for her abilities as a baker. Her forte was delectable chocolate chip, peanut
butter, snickerdoodles and iced sugar cookies that she blended and baked for
birthdays and special holidays. The sugar cream pies she created were
extraordinary.
A family tradition shared by Mary -
handed down for four generations - was the secret recipe for making noodles.
The technique of rolling and cutting them with perfection was also overseen by
Mary, always meeting her expectations.
Mary was a devoted member of
She also belonged to the Home Front
Club.
Summertime brought on many of Mary's
favorite things including cheering on the Chicago Cubs and making homemade ice
cream. She also enjoyed the opportunity to demonstrate her patriotism by flying
the flag each day.
Mary's two favorite days of the week
were Sunday, providing her the opportunity to attend worship service and share
in Sunday School class, and Monday, girls day out game day. This day provided
great times and spirited games with daughter Beth and special friends Esther,
Helen, Chris and Barbara. A variety of card games, dominos and Rummy cubes were
among the group's best loved games.
Game time was also enjoyed as a family
event at times of celebration and the holidays. Trivial Pursuit and various
board games offered challenges to keep the group sharp. It was Christmas
evening 2008 that Mary and the family played till past 9 p.m. Mary deeply
enjoyed the special music of the Big Band Era - especially the music of the
Glen Miller orchestra.
Mary leaves behind a great legacy to
cherish many wonderful memories - her four loving children, seven adoring
grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, her Baptist church family, the
Monday game buddies and the many friends she made along the pathways of life's
journey.
Survivors include two daughters, Beth
Foster and Sharon Helt and husband Robert of Rochester; two sons, Donn Kale and
wife Brenda of Rochester and Thomas Kale and wife Phyllis of St. Louis, Mo.;
seven grandchildren, Shari Miller and husband Steve, Greg Gentry and wife Kari,
Amber Kale and fiance Kai, David Kale, Steve Helt and wife Jean, Amy Foster and
Scott Kale; eight great-grandchildren, Shelby, Sidney, Samantha, Jazmine,
Kalvin, Koltin, Jacob and Johnathon "J.J."; and a brother, Charles F.
Green and wife Jennie, Warsaw.
Her husband preceded her in death on
April 19, 1998.
A celebration of the life of Mrs. Mary
Louise Kale will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Good Family Funeral Home,
Jerry
J. Reed
Jerry J. REED, 74, of
Survivors include his wife, Dixie
Reed, at home, and two daughters, Kim Sheehy,
Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at
Good Family Funeral Home,
Irene
M. Robison
Feb.
26, 1919-Jan. 23, 2009
A memorial service for Irene ROBISON, 89,
She died at 9 p.m. Friday at
Crossroads Rehabilitation Nursing Home,
Born Feb. 26, 1919, outside of
Irene was a 1936 graduate of
Irene was a longtime member of
Survivors include two sons, Stephen
Robison,
She was preceded in death by one
brother killed in World War II, Earl Lawrence Townsend, and her lifelong
friend, Ida Kate Burwell.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Salvation Army.
Donald
Leroy Rouch
May
15, 1915-Jan. 19, 2009
Donald Leroy ROUCH, 93,
He was born May 15, 1915, in
Donald was married to Naomi Ellen
Wackerle for 63 years and she preceded him in death.
Survivors include three children:
Sandy Thompson (Jerry),
Don was retired from Square D Company,
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m.
Saturday at Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home,
Helen
L. Stambaugh
Helen L. STAMBAUGH, 73, of
Arrangements are pending at King
Memorial Home, Mentone.
Charles
'Dave' Wicker
Charles "Dave" WICKER, 56,
Survivors include his wife, Jennifer
L. Wicker, Lake Bruce; children, Hunter and Hanna Wicker, Lake Bruce, Joshua
Wicker, Michael David Trosper and Jaime Wicker; sisters, Linda Gross,
Rochester, and Bobbie Sellers, Momence, Ill.; and brothers, Kevin Wicker,
Rochester, and Danny Wicker, Delong.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday
at
Friday, January 30, 2009
Jerry
J. Reed
Aug.
25, 1934-Jan. 28, 2009
Jerry J. REED, 74, of
He was born in
Jerry was a proud 1953 graduate of
Mr. Reed was assigned to teach
chemistry at
On June 12, 1956, at the
Following retirement, Jerry and Dixie
returned to their home county and settled in
Jerry, a very kind hearted, caring and
thoughtful man, could be seen strolling the neighborhood each day and checking
in on friends and neighbors. He always took time to help them by assisting with
home repairs, working on their cars or chauffeuring them to doctor's visits.
To relax, Jerry joined his lifetime
friend and schoolmate, Phil Pratt, for breakfast and to catch up on the latest
daily events. They also enjoyed adventures fishing for Blue Gill on
In addition to his family that he
loved so dearly, Jerry looked forward to the arrival of their new addition, the
fourth generation, precious great-granddaughter Amelia Grace Ponto due to
arrive on or before Saturday. He was delighted with the visits of his
grandchildren and playing bean bag toss, darts and fishing.
Survivors include his wife, Dixie
Reed, at home; two daughters, Kim Sheehy,
He was preceded in death by his
parents.
A celebration of the life of Mr. Jerry
J. Reed will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Good Family Funeral Home,
Howard
'J.R.' Slifer
April 28,
1931-Jan. 27, 2009
Howard "J.R." SLIFER, 77, of Twelve Mile, passed away Tuesday at
Born April 28, 1931, in Twelve Mile,
he was the son of Howard and Nellie Glassburn Slifer. On Sept. 12, 1948, at the
J.R. was the owner of the Ford
dealership in Twelve Mile for more than 50 years. He received multiple Dealer
In Excellence awards.
He was proud to serve his community as
a volunteer fireman for more than 50 years. He was named the first Fireman of
the Year in
J.R. had a love for music and played
guitar for 67 years. He had the privilege of playing with Hank Williams Jr.,
Stonewall Jackson and Crystal Gayle ... to name a few. In 1949, his band, the
Cass County Ramblers, played the opening for the WSAL Radio Station. He enjoyed
getting together with his friends for jam sessions and teaching his son and
grandsons to play the guitar. He also had a love for camping, mushroom hunting
and spending time with his family.
Survivors include two children, Donita
Hook and her husband Jim, Logansport, and Anita Boldry and her husband Steve,
Rochester; a daughter-in-law, Helen Slifer, Florida; two sisters, Sandra Tigler
and her husband Bill, Denver, and Patty Cooper and her husband Wally, Michigan;
a sister-in-law, Mary Weller, Kokomo; 11 grandchildren, Rob Hook, Wendy James,
Doug Hook, Bill Hook, Eric Slifer, Marcus Slifer, Gabby Slifer, Libby Behr,
Tammy Bonnell, Brad Boldry and Scott Boldry; 14 great-grandchildren; and
several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one son,
Charlie Slifer, and one brother, Richard Weller.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m.
Saturday at McClain Funeral Home with Pastor Bob Cree officiating. Burial will
follow in
Helen
L. Stambaugh
Helen L. STAMBAUGH, 73, of
Survivors include a daughter, Charlene
Moore, Grayson, Ky., six sons, Jay Boggs and Harry Stambaugh, both of Mentone,
Palmer Stambaugh, Bobby Stambaugh, Billy Stambaugh, James Robert Stambaugh, all
of Warsaw; a brother, Palmer Honeycutt, Wabash; and three sisters, Alice
Clatos, Wayne, W.Va., Charlotte Honeycutt, Paintsville, Ky., and Frances
Childress, Wayne, W.Va.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at
King Memorial Home, Mentone, with visitation from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday.
Kenneth
Wilhelm
Kenneth WILHELM, 83,
Survivors include his wife, Betty J.
Wilhelm,
Services will be at 10:30 a.m.
Saturday at Gundrum Funeral Home,
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Norma
J. Robbins
Sept.
2, 1938-Jan. 30, 2009
Norma J. ROBBINS, 70, of
She was born on Sept. 2, 1938, the
daughter of James Frank Sutton and Ruth (Kistler) Sutton. She graduated from
Survivors include her brother, Harold
L. Sutton of Kewanna; sisters, Mary R. Sutton Shideler and husband William F.
Shideler of
She was preceded in death by a sister,
Helen R. Vernon, and her parents.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m.
Monday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home in
Kathleen
S. Stults
Kathleen S. STULTS, 59, of
Arrangements are pending at
Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
Monday, February 2, 2009
Kathleen S. Stults
June
25, 1949-Jan. 30, 2009
Kathleen S. STULTS, 59, of
Born in
On Oct. 8, 1967, in
She was the branch manager at 1st
Source Bank,
Kathy was a member of
In addition to her husband, David
Stults,
She was preceded in death by her
father and her son, Greg A. Stults, on April 19, 1974.
Friends may visit with the family from
2 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at
James R. Morgan
James R. MORGAN, 82,
Arrangements are pending at
Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home,
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Pauline Johnston
Pauline JOHNSTON, 88, formerly of
She is survived by her husband, Howard
Johnston of
Mrs. Johnston was preceded in death by
her parents, William and Ruth Thompson; and her son, Eric Johnston.
Donations may be made to the American
Red Cross. Online condolences may be
made to the family at 222.klbrownfuneralhome.com.
James R. Morgan
March
27, 1926-Jan. 31, 2009
James Richard “Dick” MORGAN, 82, a longtime
Dick was born March 27, 1926, in
In 1955 he was eager to serve his
country and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force.
Dick was a carpenter by trade and
personally raised hogs until an early disability prevented him from doing so.
He first married Janet E. Hamman, who
survives. Together they had five
children: Hope C. (Virgil) Herring of
Grovertown, Kelly L. (Paul) Antoine of Bryan, Ohio, Gretchen D. (John) Worley
of LaPorte, Bridgett B. Koz of Argos and Mark R. (April) Morgan of Donaldson.
On Sept. 19, 1987, in
Dick’s surviving siblings are: Daren (Dorothy) Morgan of Plymouth, Stanley
(Dorothy) Morgan of Rochester, Jane Wilson of
Dick was an active member of the
In July of 2008, Dick was saddened at
the passing of his wife, Marvis. Also
preceding in death were his parents; three brothers, Lloyd, Wayne Kent, and
John Adrian Morgan; and a sister, Norma Fillinger.
All are invited to share memories with
the family from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral
Home,
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Daniel Bengston
Daniel BENGSTON, a former
Survivors include his wife, Jean Baker
Bengston; daughters, Lois Douglas of Raleigh N.C., Cathy Habermehl, Ellen
McDonald and Laura Baker; one son, Philip Bensgston of Versailles, Ky.; and one
sister, Doris Combs of Niles, Mich.
Russell K. McComb
Sept.
26, 1923-Feb. 2, 2009
Russell K. McCOMB, 85, of
He was born Sept. 26, 1923, in
Huntertown to Verne and Cecile Fitch McComb.
He was a 1941 graduate of
On Sept. 7, 1946, he married Juanita
Sheehan in
He is survived by two sons, Russell K.
McComb Jr. of Demotte, Raymond Jay McComb of
Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at
Reinke Funeral Home,
Charles G. O’Conner
Charles G. O’CONNER, 76, of 6209 S. 250 West,
Arrangements are pending at
Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
Thomas V. Sayger
Dr. Thomas V. SAYGER, 57,
Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman
Bros. Funeral Home,
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Charles Glen O’Connor
Charles Glen O’CONNOR, 76, of 6209 S. 250 West,
Survivors include his wife, Betty L.
O’Connor, Rochester,; sons, Charles Ray O’Connor, Gillette, Wyo., Kenneth
Wells, Costa Rica, and Randy Zehner, Pittsburg, Pa.; daughters, Debra O’Connor,
Angola, Patricia Chee, Albuquerque, N.M., Pauline King, Coolidge, Ariz., Diane
King, Knox, Barbara Charstens, Helensville, Wis., Judy Hovenden, Mentone, Cindy
Sumey, Rochester, Louis Lairson, Hillsboro, Texas, and Windy Lauderback,
Rochester; and brothers, Howard O’Connor, Bremen, John O’Connor, South Bend,
and Merlyn O’Connor, Kentucky.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at
Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
Dr. Thomas V. Sayger
Nov.
3, 1951-Feb. 3, 2009
Dr. Thomas V. SAYGER, 57,
He was born on Nov. 3, 1951, in
Dr. Sayger was a full professor of
counseling psychology in the Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology,
and Research at the
Survivors include his sister, Judith
Sayger,
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
Sunday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home,
Friday, February 6, 2009
Dorothy Ann Marriott
Dorothy Ann MARRIOTT, 85,
Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman
Bros. Funeral Home,
Leona J. Zechiel
Jan.
21, 1913-Feb. 5, 2009
Leona J. ZECHIEL, 96, a Culver resident all her married life, died at
8 a.m. Thursday in Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver.
The daughter of Lula and Albert
Grosvenor was born in Bourbon on Jan. 21, 1913. She graduated with the Class of 1931 in
Bourbon.
On Oct. 19, 1933, she married Ferris
Zechiel at
Leona is also survived by a daughter,
Betty (Stan) Reinholt, and a son, Larry (Ruth) Zechiel; five grandchildren,
Susan (Marty) Mansfield, Dean (Tina) Zechiel, Jo Zechiel, Ryan (Mindi)
Reinholt, and Beth (Rob) Herzong and 10 great-grandchildren.
A homemaker, Leona loved to cook,
garden, crafts, sew, teach Sunday School and read her Bible. She was a 50-year member of Culver
Homemakers, Marshall County Extension and a member of Community Bible
Fellowship Church of God.
Leona was preceded in death by her
parents; a daughter, Carol Ann in 1940; 3 sisters, Hester Kuhn, Iris Peirson
and Bernice Calvert; five brothers, Arnold, Victor, Leonard, Harvey and Calvin
Grosvenor; also a set of infant twin siblings.
Friends and family are invited to
celebrate the life of Leona Zechiel from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday. The Rev. Bob Huddlestun and Bob Collier will
officiate funeral services at 2 p.m.
Burial will follow at
Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009
Maxine L. Coughlin
Maxine L. Petrie Kistler COUGHLIN, 82,
Arrangements are pending at Marocco
Funeral chapel,
Dorothy Ann Marriott
Dorothy Ann MARRIOTT, 85,
Survivors include her two sons,
Richard Marriott and Scott Marriott, both of
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m.
Tuesday at
James Lee Shelton
James Lee SHELTON, 84, of
Survivors include his wife, Pat
Shelton,
His funeral service will be at 2 p.m.
today at
Monday, February 9, 2009
Maxine
L. Petrie Kistler Coughlin
April
29, 1926-Feb. 6, 2009
A mass of Christian burial for Maxine
L. Petrie Kistler COUGHLIN, 82, of
She died at 6:45 a.m. Friday at the
McKinney House,
Born on April 29, 1926, in
Maxine attended
Survivors include sons, Don Kistler
and wife Connie of Kokomo and Ron Kistler and wife Kerry of Logansport;
daughter, Patricia Ann Evans of West Lafayette; stepsons, Daniel R. Coughlin
and wife Diane of Fort Wayne and Timothy E. Coughlin and wife Pam of
Chesterton; stepdaughter, Mary Kathryn Laskody of Norcross, Ga.; sister,
Imogene LeDonne and husband Francis of Walton; sister-in-law, Margaret Ann
Willison of Logansport; grandchildren, Scott Kistler and wife Courtney of
Indianapolis, Tatum Egan and husband Joe of Oklahoma, Jessica Weathington and
husband Cameron of Fort Worth, Texas, Kira Evans of Logansport, Carrie Richards
and husband Brian of Fort Wayne, Emily Coughlin of Fort Wayne, Hilary Coughlin
of Fort Wayne, Jamie Nygra of Portage, Lindsay Laskody of Florida and Robyn
Murphy and husband Shane of Peru; great-grandchildren, Emma Kistler, Logan
Egan, Callen Weathington, Ethan Coughlin, Daison Richards, Jazmine and Anthony
Leydet.
She was also preceded in death by her
first husband, Donald "Spin" Kistler; son, Tommy Kistler; brothers,
Dick, Charlie, Jim and Bob Petrie; and sisters, Bette Morecraft and Evelyn
Bolander.
Father Jeff Martin will officiate and
burial will be at
Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Monday at Marocco Funeral Chapel,
While flowers are welcome,
contributions in Maxine's memory may be made to the All Saints Catholic School.
Online condolences may be to the family at www.maroccofc.com.
Michael
E. Cowger
Michael E. COWGER, 58, of
Survivors include his wife, Darlene
Cowger, Rochester, daughter, Carla Decker, Knox; son, Leon Cowger, Kansas City,
Mo.; parents Bud and Donna Cowger, Rochester; brothers Kelly Cowger and Tim
Cowger, both of Rochester, and sisters, Beverly Cooley, Talma, Dianna Overmyer,
Tippecanoe, Twyla Hartman and Melody Avery, both of Argos.
Services will be at 11 a.m.
Thursday at
Robin Lea Kelly
Feb.
4, 1954-Feb. 7, 2009
Robin Lea KELLY, 55, of
She was born on Feb. 4, 1954, in
Mrs. Kelly was a homemaker who enjoyed
crafts, antiquing, going to garage sales and auctions.
Survivors include her husband, John
Kelly, Rochester; daughter, Kasie Kelly, Rochester; brothers, Martin ad wife Sue
Shuey, Rensselaer, and Gary and wife Kathy Shuey, Rochester; sisters, Pequitta
Montelongo, Rochester, Sue Griffis, Bourbon, and Sandra Watts, Wichita, Kan.;
and several nieces and nephews. She was
preceded in death by her parents, one brother and one sister.
No services or visitation will be
observed. Arrangements are by Zimmerman
Bros. Funeral Home,
Christopher H. Najafiarab
Christopher H. NAJAFIARAB, 25, Francesville, died Saturday at
Survivors include his mother Holly A.
Tolzin, Francesville; his father,
Services will be at 8 p.m. Tuesday at
Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville, with visitation from 4
p.m. until the service.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Michael
E. Cowger
Nov.
26, 1950-Feb. 8, 2009
Michael E. COWGER, 58, of
Born in rural
He married Darlene K. Davis on June
14, 1969, in
He worked in production at RBC
Precision Products,
Michael was an avid deer hunter and
fisherman. He enjoyed working in his yard and garden during the summer months.
He was a member of the National Rifleman's Association and Northern Indiana
Hunting Club.
He attended
In addition to his wife, Darlene
Cowger, Rochester, he is survived by a daughter, Carla Decker and husband
Chris, Knox; a son, Leon Cowger, Kansas City, Mo.; three grandchildren, Matt,
Chris and Jarod Decker of Knox; his parents, Bud and Donna Cowger, Rochester;
two brothers, Kelly Cowger and Tim Cowger, both of Rochester; and four sisters,
Beverly Cooley and husband Joe, Talma, Dianna Overmyer and husband Danni,
Tippecanoe, Twyla Hartman and husband Mike, and Melody Avery and husband Clyde,
all of Argos.
He was preceded in death by a son,
Michael E. Cowger Jr. in 1991; four brothers, Keith Lee Cowger,
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday
at
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Arrangements are pending at
Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
Eldon
Pike
July
20, 1921-Feb. 9, 2009
Eldon PIKE, 87, died at 3 p.m. Monday at Warsaw Meadows,
Born in
He was owner of Pike Service Station,
Atwood, for 26 years and retired in 1983. He lived most of his life in the
Atwood and Etna Green areas.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Pike,
Etna Green; two sisters, Wilma Draper,
He was preceded in death by two
brothers, Forrest Pike and Finton Pike, and a sister, Marilyn Young.
His funeral service will be at 11 a.m.
Thursday at Titus Funeral Home,
Joseph
D. Stachelski
Joseph D. STACHELSKI, 68, of
Arrangements are pending at
Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Loren
L. Betz
Aug.
12, 1924-Feb. 8, 2009
Loren L. BETZ, 84, of 2656 N. 56th St., Unit 242H, Mesa, AZ 85215,
former high school principal and superintendent of Rochester Community Schools,
died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009, of congestive heart failure.
Loren and his wife, Naomi, lived in
Loren and Naomi moved from
Betz retired back to
Faith, family, friends and work were
the priorities by which he lived his life. An accomplished musician, Betz used
his special gifts in all of his endeavors and played the piano beautifully
until the day he died.
Loren is survived by his loving wife
and best friend of 63 years, Naomi (Mundy) L. Betz; four children, Bill (Marla)
Betz, Susan Betz (Craig) Hintz, Muhammad (Ruby) Betz and David (Debbie) Betz;
11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family
requests donations be made to the
Violet
Irene Overmyer
Violet Irene OVERMYER, 68, of
Survivors include a sister, Mary L.
Huber,
Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at
Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
Marilyn
R. Smiley
Marilyn R. SMILEY, 79, formerly of
Arrangements are pending at
Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
Joseph
D. Stachelski
Joseph D. STACHELSKI, 68, of
There are no immediate family
survivors.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at
Sacred Heart Catholic Church,
Rosanne
Stokes
Rosanne
STOKES, 89, Elwood, died Tuesday at
Survivors include daughters, Suellen
Stokes, Anderson, and LeAnn Linsmeyer, Elwood, and daughter-in-law, Sue Stokes,
Services will be 11 a.m. Friday at
Dunnichay Funeral Home, Elwood, with visitation from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday.
Friday, February 13, 2009
John
P. Markley
John P. MARKLEY, 71,
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn J.
Fouts Markley; children, Jennifer Markley, Jacksonville, Ill., Troy Markley,
Kokomo, Karen Trigg, Deedsville, John Weisenberger, Peru; and siblings, Linda
Leisure, Kewanna, Susie Rysz, Bluffton, Ohio, Jeanie Froman, Ferdinand, Julie
Birge, Kewanna, and Jeff Markley, Rochester.
Services will be at noon Saturday at
McClain Funeral Home,
Marilyn
Rose Smiley
Aug.
20, 1929-Feb. 11, 2009
Marilyn Rose SMILEY, 79, formerly of
She was born in
On July 25, 1947, she married Richard
Louis Smiley in Paw Paw,
She worked at Kroger in
Survivors include two daughters, Diana
(Terry) Ellis, Argos, and Patsy (Stephen) Lucas, Byron Center, Mich.; six
grandchildren, Cheryl (Jeff) Shoup, Huntington, Tammy (Scott) Tuley, Trafalgar,
Craig (Christen) Ellis, Argos, Lona (Adam) VanLoozenoord, Grand Rapids, Mich.,
Jason (Kori) Ellis, Clayton, and Jody (Matt) O'Dell, New Palestine; 10
great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two brothers, James P.
Moriarty, Argos, and Terry L. Moriarty, Plymouth; and a sister, Linda (Leonard)
Fuller, Wakarusa.
She was also preceded in death by her
parents; a brother, John Moriarty; and a sister, Shirley Knezevich, on May 7,
2008.
Friends may visit with the family from
4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
Saturday, February 14, 2009
No
Obituaries
Monday, February 16, 2009
No
Obituaries – Holiday
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
James E. Lee
James E. LEE, 69, of 6131 W. 200 South,
Arrangements are pending at
Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
Daniel L. Lynch
Oct.
13, 1942-Feb. 13, 2009
Daniel L. LYNCH, age 66,
Born in
Daniel had been employed as a truck
driver at Exide Corp. He later worked
for USF Holland.
Dan was a 1960 graduate of
Dan was a founding member and elder of
Survivors include daughter, Danielle
(Tony) Johnson,
He was preceded in death by a sister,
Carolyn Cunningham, and a brother, Jack Lynch.
His funeral service will be at 10:30
a.m. Wednesday at
Emma
Jean Redinger
Jan.
23, 2008-Feb. 13, 2009
Emma Jean REDINGER, 13 months, of
Born in
She is also survived by siblings,
Teddy and Samantha Redinger, Argos; paternal grandparents, Charles and Linda
Redinger, Argos; maternal grandparents, Bob and Janice Diangikis, Argos, and
Sharon Diangikis and fiance Larry Spaid, Plymouth; great-grandparents, Ted and
Dorothy Thurin, Culver, Wilma J. Diangikis, Plymouth, John Diangikis, Bremen,
Dorothy Spohn, Argos, and Al and Patricia Klinger of Florida; aunts and uncles,
Rose and Dean Dodson, Charlie and Kelly Redinger, Bill and Alicia Redinger, Amy
Diangikis, Julie Diangikis, Michelle Morgan, Matt Chizum, and Adam Diangikis.
She was preceded in death by her
great-grandparents, Ward and Virginia Redinger.
Friends may visit with the family from
4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
Carolyn
Kay Stuber
Jan.
2, 1944-Feb. 16, 2009
Carolyn Kay STUBER, 65, of
She was born Jan. 2, 1944, in
Carolyn was a
She is survived by her husband, Allen
Stuber of Denver; three sons, Kurt (Jackie) Stuber of Denver, Kerry (Melissa)
Stuber of Chili and Wendell Stuber of Denver; two daughters, Karen (David)
Boone of Denver and Kara (Steven) Gordin of Warsaw; eight grandchildren, Nathan
Stuber of Mexico, Jennie Stuber of Kokomo, Nicholas Stuber of Chili, Trent
Gordin of Warsaw, David Jr. and Abbagail Boone, both of Denver, and Madisyn
Gordin and Kaitlyn Gordin, both of Warsaw; six sisters, Doris Turnpaugh of
Nyona Lake, Betty Miller of Rochester, Patricia Powell of Denver, Barbara
(Ronald) Thompson of Rochester, Diana Mitchell of Aiken, S.C., and Shirley
(Jim) Cook of Denver; and her brother, Thomas Ogle of Mexico.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m.
Thursday at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service,
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Heber
C. Herkless
Heber C. HERKLESS, 92,
Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman
Bros. Funeral Home,
Brent
Lee Jackson
Brent Lee JACKSON, 34, North Manchester, formerly of
Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman
Bros. Funeral Home,
James
E. Lee
James "Jim" E. LEE, 69, of 6131 W. 200 South,
Survivors include his wife, Rosalie
Lee, Warsaw; children, Dawn Harris, Warsaw, Robin Ward, Phoenix, Ariz., Tim
Lee, Mentone, and Kim Lee, Malta, N.Y.; his mother, Reah Lee, Warsaw; and
sister, Jennie Earl, Atwood.
Services will be at 6 p.m. Friday at
Donald
L. Naylor
Oct.
30, 1925-Feb. 17, 2009
Donald L. NAYLOR, age 83, of
He was born Oct. 30, 1925, in
He was also preceded in death by his
parents.
He is survived by one sister, Carolyn
Donaldson of
Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 2
p.m. Saturday at Moore Funeral Home,
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Ralph
J. Frettinger
Sept.
8, 1926-Feb. 17, 2009
Ralph J. FRETTINGER, 82, Wanatah, died at 5:13 p.m. Tuesday at his
residence.
Born in
He was a veteran of World War II,
serving in the Army in
He attended Family Bible Church of
Wanatah and had also attended a Bible college. He taught Sunday school for 30
years at the Methodist church in Hamlet.
He enjoyed gardening and especially
growing roses. Ralph also loved to play the piano and read the Bible.
Survivors include four daughters,
Bonnie Jean Wilson,
He was preceded in death by three
sisters, Mildred Frettinger, Hazel Dackwood and Gladys Ambrose, and four
brothers, William, Roy, Frank and Walter Frettinger.
His funeral service will be at 11 a.m.
Saturday at Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron, with the Rev.
Tom Beaty officiating. Directly following the service, military rites will be
performed by the LeRoy Shelton American Legion Post No. 36 and Veterans of
Foreign Wars Post No. 1343, both of
Thomas
John Hall
Feb.
23, 1947-Feb. 13, 2009
Thomas "Tom" John HALL, 61, of County Road 17,
He was born in
A
In addition to his wife, he is
survived by sisters, Terri Furnivall, Tippecanoe, and Wendy Utter,
He was preceded in death by his father
on Dec. 7, 1979, his mother on June 5, 1970, and a sister, Henrrietta Clark on
Oct. 13, 2008.
Tom was cremated and his family had a
private service at home.
Heber
C. Herkless
Nov.
9, 1916-Feb. 17, 2009
Heber C. HERKLESS, 92, of
He was born on Nov. 9, 1916, in
Knightstown, the son of Heber Chase and Helen (Steiner) Herkless. On Aug. 2,
1941, in
Mr. Herkless attended
He had been a member of the
Mr. Herkless was an avid
Survivors include his wife, Margaret
L. Herkless,
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
Saturday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home,
Lyle
L. Hillman
Lyle L. HILLMAN, 86, of
Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman
Bros. Funeral Home,
Brent
Lee Jackson
Feb.
5, 1975-Feb. 17, 2009
Brent Lee JACKSON, 34, North Manchester and formerly of
He was born on Feb. 5, 1975, in
Mr. Jackson was a 1992 graduate of
Survivors include his wife, Keri
Jackson, North Manchester; daughters, Rachael Jackson and husband Justin
Pontius, Rochester, Samantha Jackson, Rochester; son, Raven Jackson, Rochester;
grandson, Cole Davis, Akron; mother, Peggy Kats, Warsaw; grandparents, Patsy
and Terry Cave, Rochester; sisters, Nicole Kats, Warsaw, Dana Jackson, Akron;
mother-in-law, Sandy Moore, Rochester; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home,
James
'Jim' E. Lee
Aug.
17, 1939-Feb. 16, 2009
James "Jim" E. LEE, 69, of 6131 W. 200 South,
He was born on Aug. 17, 1939, in Three
Oaks,
He married Rosalie R. Ryman on Nov.
14, 1957, in Atwood.
He worked for Creighton Brothers for
29 years, where he was the production supervisor at Crystal Lake Egg Products,
Atwood. He retired in 2001. He also had worked at Beachwood Lumber in Atwood
for 11 years.
He was a very active member of the
Survivors include his wife, Rosalie
Lee of Warsaw; two daughters, Dawn Harris and husband Kevin of Warsaw and Robin
Ward and husband David of Phoenix, Ariz.; two sons, Tim Lee and wife Cathy of
Mentone and Kim Lee and wife Julie of Malta, N.Y.; 16 grandchildren; seven
great-grandchildren; his mother, Reah Lee of Warsaw; a sister, Jennie Earl and
husband Albert of Atwood; and brother-in-law, David Ryman and wife Diane of
Atwood.
He was preceded in death by his
father, Jack Lee in August 1990, and his brother, Joseph C. Lee in November
1978.
A gathering of friends and family will
be Friday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the
Friday, February 20, 2009
Lyle
L. Hillman
June
14, 1922 - Feb. 17, 2009
Lyle L. HILLMAN, 86,
He was born on June 14, 1922, in
Mr. Hillman was a U.S. Navy veteran of
World War II serving with the Naval Amphibious Corps in the Pacific. He worked
in the building trades, installing flooring, formica and tile and owned Crest
Carpeting in
Mr. Hillman was an avid bowler and
golfer, and he enjoyed deer hunting in the upper peninsula of
Mr. Hillman was a member of the
Westlake Presbyterian Church,
Survivors include his wife of 66
years, Doris Hillman, Rochester; daughters, Charis and husband Ron Conrad, Salem,
Ore., Lynn and husband Don Groenleer, Rochester; son, Roy and wife Brenda
Hillman, Battle Creek; and five grandchildren, Loriel and husband Gerry
Donaghy, Portland, Ore., Christopher Hillman and Jamie Hillman, both of Battle
Creek, Nicholas and wife Kae Groenleer, Carmel, and Chloe Conrad, Salem, Ore.
The family expresses their
gratefulness for the loving staff at Wynnfield Crossing and for the tender
touch of Kellie and Brenda from Hope Hospice. God is Good.
A memorial service will be conducted
at a later date at Westlake Presbyterian Church,
Mark
E. Holcomb
Mark Edward HOLCOMB, 44, 130 W. Second St.,
Survivors include his wife, Therese
Ann Holcomb, Rochester; sons, Kevin Taylor, Winamac, Phillip Holcomb,
Rochester; daughters, Maressa Smith, Vincennes, Mandy Holcomb, Rochester;
parents, Jackie and Beverly Holcomb, Rochester; stepchildren, Brian Thomas,
Rochester, Erica Thomas, Wabash; brother, Jeff Holcomb, Rochester; sister, Amy
Cline, Rochester.
Funeral service will be conducted at 3
p.m. Sunday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home,
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Orland
Leo Boone
Orland Leo BOONE, 86, of
Survivors include his wife, Shirley
Boone; children, Darla McCall,
Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at
Good Family Funeral Home,
Bernard
Emil Gann
Bernard Emil GANN, 81, of
Arrangements are pending at
Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
Monday, February 23, 2009
Orland
Leo Boone
Nov.
22, 1922-Feb. 20, 2009
Mr. Orland Leo BOONE, 86, of
Orland was born in
As a graduate of
Following his tour of duty, Orland
returned home to
Later, Orland sold the sale barn and
he was appointed as manager of the Rochester Moose Lodge No. 1107. He enjoyed
the social activities of local lodges and was a member of the Fraternal Order
of Eagles No. 852, the Veterans of Foreign Wars No. 1343 and the LeRoy Shelton
American Legion Post No. 36, all of
On Sept. 2, 1944, near
In addition to his wife, Shirley, at home,
other survivors include two daughters, Darla McCall and husband James of
Geneva, Ill., Linda Kolby of Sunrise, Fla.; a son, Daniel Boone of St. Charles,
Ill.; two stepsons, Ronald and wife Tammy Golden of Nappanee, and Thomas Golden
of Rochester; seven grandchildren, Brett McCall, Michael McCall and wife
Shannon, Andrew McCall and wife Cara, Ryan McCall, Jennifer Boone Deniz and
husband Ryan, Cathryn Boone and Corey Boone; and four stepgrandchildren,
Timothy Golden and wife Amy, Jennifer Graves and husband Bryan, Brandon Rasler
and Joshua Golden. Fourth-generation family members include eight
great-grandchildren: Joseph, Riley-Ann, Allison, Thomas, Liam, Adain, Neave and
Ciat McCall. Several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews survive.
Orland is also survived by a sister, Ormella Boone Therien of
A celebration of the life of Orland
Boone will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Good Family Funeral Home,
Paul
F. Brucker
Nov.
8, 1934-Feb. 21, 2009
Paul F. BRUCKER, 74, of 2497 Southway 31,
He was born on Nov. 8, 1934, in
Mr. Brucker retired from Dean Foods,
Mr. Brucker was a member of
Survivors include his wife Ann
Brucker, Rochester; daughters, Loretta Renee and husband Mark Baker, Akron, and
Teresa and husband Jerry Bradbury, Virginia Beach, Va.; grandchildren, Jenifer
Thompson, Rochester, Amber Spencer, Tulsa, Okla., Melissa Baker, Fort Wayne,
Nicole and husband Shawn Born, South Whitley, Tabathia and husband Ricky Walsh,
Virginia Beach, Va., and Ryan Baker, Akron; two stepgranddaughters, Heather and
husband Lamont Gatling, Virginia Beach, Va., and Holly Bradbury, Virginia
Beach, Va.; five great-grandchildren; two stepgreat-grandchildren; sister, Mary
Jane Perry, Winamac; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death
by his sisters, Madeline Danti, Evelyn Reinholt and Alberta Miller Calhoun.
His funeral mass will be at 10 a.m.
Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church with the Rev. Joseph Jacob officiating.
Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
Thursday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home,
Bernard
Emil Gann
Bernard Emil GANN, 81,
Survivors include his wife, Lenora
Gann,
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday
at Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
Edna
E. Mooney Smith
Dec.
6, 1913-Feb. 21, 2009
Edna E. Mooney SMITH, 95, of 2119 Boulevard St.,
She was born in
She retired from Chamberlin Products,
Edna was a remarkable lady who
exhibited focus, strength, courage and faith even when confronted with the most
challenging moments and greatest adversity of her wonderful life. The tragic
death of her first husband, John Mooney, left her with five young children to
provide for and rear. The times were not easy at the conclusion of World War
II. Living in their quaint, east central
As a role model for her children, Edna
instilled a strong work ethic, perseverance and goal setting as benchmarks for
the groundwork for her children as active learners. These convictions cemented
the family into a close-knit group while she conveyed through example life's
necessary tools, positioning them for success later in life.
Until recent years, as she arrived at
her ninth decade of life, it was Edna who insisted on the total preparation of
the traditional Christmas holiday feast for her loving family. Cooking like no
one else with a Mother's touch, everything was created to perfection. She
continued, in the most recent years, to make her delectable banana pudding,
allowing other family members to pitch in with the festive dinner.
Mrs. Edna E. Smith, a loving mom,
special sister and devoted and proud grandma commanded the attention of five
generations of adoring members of her family tree. They will remember her for
her passion for family, with unending love, as a pillar of strength. With her
twinkling blue eyes, she leaves her great family legacy, many friends she met
along life's journey and her Whippoorwill church family to cherish her memory.
She is survived by two daughters,
Cleda Janke, Indianapolis, and Faye Grubbs and husband Max, Warsaw; a son, Jim
Mooney and wife Nancy, Rochester; 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 12
great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mildred Gray and husband Linville, and
Martha Venable and husband Ernie, all of Eaton, Ohio; and a brother, Charles
Cheek and wife Martha, New Jersey.
She was also preceded in death by her
parents; two daughters, Nora Crook and May Alderson, both in 2002; three
sisters; and six brothers.
A celebration of the life of Mrs. Edna
E. Mooney Smith will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Good Family Funeral Home,
LaVerne
M. Sobak
Sept.
22, 1917-Feb. 21, 2009
LaVerne M. SOBAK, 91, of
She was born on Sept. 22, 1917, in
Mrs. Sobak was a homemaker and a
member of Sunrise Chapel in
Survivors include her daughter, Linda
and husband Bob Clark, Rochester; grandchildren, Michael J. Sadler, Kewanna,
Tammy Kottkamp, Kewanna, Stephanie J. Clark, Smyrna, Tenn., and Tiffany J.
Barnes and husband Steven, Vandalia, Mich.; nine great-grandchildren; two
great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Erma (Landes) Larsen, Madison.
She was preceded in death by her
husband; parents; a daughter, Judy Sadler; granddaughters, Lori Bowyer and
Christine Clark; sister, Florence Cowger; and brothers, Harold Landes and
Bernard Landes.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m.
Wednesday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home,
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Maleta
Ellen Barkman Borden
May
13, 1919-Feb. 23, 2009
Maleta Ellen Barkman BORDEN, 89, of 2761 N. Indiana 25,
She was born in
She married Charles Arthur Borden on
May 30, 1941, in
Maleta was a faithful member of the
She enjoyed flower gardening around
her home. For special events and holidays, it was always Maleta who spearheaded
the family dinners. Maleta was delighted to cook her family's favorite dishes.
She was a caring friend who was always
there to help others, putting others' needs before her own.
Survivors include a son, Donald Borden
and wife Patricia, Rochester; two grandsons, Bryan Borden, Springfield, Ohio,
and Gregory Borden and wife Morgan, Urbana; two great-grandsons, William and
Steven Borden; four stepgrandchildren, Bruce Mayhew, Michael Herrell, Rhonda
Herrell and Cathy Ousley and husband Mike; a brother, Robert Peterson and wife
Martha, Rochester; nieces and nephews, Linda Barkman Fuller, Roberta Suddith,
Robert Suddith; Marcia Wenrick, Matthew Peterson and Elain Peterson Goebel; and
a special cousin, Glen Borden.
She was also preceded in death by her
parents; a brother, Chloris Barkman; a nephew, James L. Barkman; her loving and
wonderful stepfather, Clarence Peterson; and several nieces and nephews.
A celebration of the life of Maleta
Borden will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Good Family Funeral Home,
Sue
E. (Halterman) Tillman
June
20, 1933-Feb. 22, 2009
Sue E. (Halterman) TILLMAN, 75, of 8883 S. 600 West, Claypool, died at 12:45 a.m. Sunday at
She was born on June 20, 1933, in
Noblesville.
Sue's parents were the late Rex Ray
and Ruby Alice (Newcomb) Halterman. Growing up in
She was a member of the Fort Wayne
Ladies Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve Association Branch No. 348. (LA FRA;
Robert retired from the U.S. Navy.) She attended the
Sue is survived by her husband,
Robert; daughters, Janet Wright and Cheryl Reeser, Claypool; sons, Larry
Tillman, Huntington, Lanny Tillman, Rochester, Ira Craig Tillman, Plymouth, and
Bruce (Charlene) Tillman, Warsaw; brothers, George (Marilyn) Halterman,
Rochester, and Ned (Jane) Halterman, Rochester; a sister, Judy Jones,
Rochester; stepbrothers, Robert (Shirley) Tobey, Rochester, and Tom Tobey,
Indianapolis; 23 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; three grandchildren, Bobby Tillman II, Jamey Tillman and Lisa Tillman;
a son-in-law Garry; and a daughter-in-law, Rhonda.
The service will be officiated by
Pastors J.C. Sparks and John Reid. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at
McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel,
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Maleta
Ellen Barkman Borden
May
13, 1919-Feb. 23, 2009
Maleta Ellen Barkman BORDEN, 89, of 2761 N. Indiana 25,
She was born in
She married Charles Arthur Borden on
May 30, 1941, in
Maleta was a faithful member of the
She enjoyed flower gardening around
her home. For special events and holidays, it was always Maleta who spearheaded
the family dinners. Maleta was delighted to cook her family's favorite dishes.
She was a caring friend who was always
there to help others, putting others' needs before her own.
Survivors include a son, Donald Borden
and wife Patricia, Rochester; two grandsons, Bryan Borden, Springfield, Ohio,
and Gregory Borden and wife Morgan, Urbana, Ohio; two great-grandsons, William
and Steven Borden; four stepgrandchildren, Bruce Mayhew, Michael Herrell,
Rhonda Herrell and Cathy Ousley and husband Mike; a brother, Robert Peterson
and wife Martha, Rochester; nieces and nephews, Linda Barkman Fuller, Matthew
Peterson, Elaine Peterson Goebel, Marcia Wenrick, Roberta Suddith and Robert
Suddith; several great-nieces and great-nephews; and a special cousin, Glen
Borden.
She was also preceded in death by her
parents; a brother, Chloris Barkman; a nephew, James L. Barkman; her loving and
wonderful stepfather, Clarence Peterson; and several nieces and nephews.
A celebration of the life of Maleta
Borden will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Good Family Funeral Home,
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Jerry
L. Marquis
Jerry L. MARQUIS, 74,
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at
Friday, February 27, 2009
No
Obituaries
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Jay
Stackhouse
Jay Hilbert STACKHOUSE, 70, of 7136 N. Indiana 25, (Talma)
Survivors include his wife, Dolores
"Dee," at home; two daughters, Jamie R. Stackhouse-McCarty, Rockford,
Mich., and Rexalee Ann Gordon, Three Oaks, Mich.; two sons, Jim Ashcraft,
Hudson Lake, and Todd Ashcraft, LaPorte; his mother, Maxine N. Stackhouse,
Rochester; and a sister, Beverly Fulnecky, South Bend.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at
Good Family Funeral Home,
Monday, March 2, 2009
Pete
Clemons
July
7, 1924-Feb. 28, 2009
Pete CLEMONS, 84, of
He was born on July 7, 1924, in
Mr. Clemons had worked on the
railroad, retiring from Conrail in
Survivors include his wife, Marie
Cecilia Clemons, Rochester; sons, Larry and wife Barbara Clemons, Carmel, and
James and wife Jeanine Clemons, San Jose, Calif.; grandchildren, Kevin and wife
Macy Clemons, Northbrook, Ill., Jennifer and husband John Villela, Hingham, Mass.,
Sara and husband Timothy Perl, Indianapolis, Jenefer and husband Tony Brown,
Los Angeles, Calif., and Natalie Clemons, San Jose, Calif.; and many nieces and
nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers, George, Lloyd, Everett and
Ellis Clemons and sisters, Earline Moss, Tavey Wildman and Hester Foster.
Funeral mass will be at 10 a.m.
Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church,
John
Edward Sparks
July
3, 1930-Feb. 25, 2009
John Edward SPARKS, 78, a native of
He was born here July 3, 1930, the son
of Russell L. Sparks, longtime local dentist, and Pauline Whittenberger Sparks.
He attended
His idyllic youthful summers were
spent with his brother Joe at the family cottage on
Following high school graduation, John
entered
After two years of Army service as a
first lieutenant in the Quartermaster Corps, John returned from duty in
Upon receiving his law degree in 1957,
the couple moved to
Upon their return to
During his professional career, John
served as president of the Legal Aid Society, was a recipient of the Wheeler
Oak Meritorious award, University of California, Berkeley, was president of the
Boalt Hall Alumni Association, member of the American College of Trial Lawyers,
the American Bar Foundation, and the American Judicature Society and served as
president of the Barristers Club and on the board of directors of the Bar
Association of San Francisco.
Although living in
In true
With enormous strength and
determination, John wagered a four-year battle with metastasized prostate
cancer. In that same last letter he remarked, "We are playing with the
cards we were dealt as best we can, and thank the powers that be that we are
still able to fight the good fight."
In addition to his wife, Peggy, John
left two sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas and Amy, William and Rebecca, a
daughter and son-in-law, Kathryn; and Kevin McCarthy; and four grandchildren,
Spencer and Lewis McCarthy and Zachary and Sophia Sparks.
John
E. Wagoner
John E. WAGONER, 78, formerly of
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home,
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
No
Obituaries
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Hattie
M. Baldwin
Hattie M. BALDWIN, 95,
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home,
Elizabeth
Ann Bradley
Elizabeth Ann "Betty" BRADLEY, 86, of
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home,
Warren
D. Cormican
June
14, 1942-March 2, 2009
Warren D. CORMICAN, 66, of
Born in
On Sept. 11, 1985, he married Judy L.
Bochantine in
He was a mechanic at Standard Service
Station, Culver, and also worked at Damon Trailer Factory, Nappanee. He owned
and operated Cormican Well Service.
In addition to his wife, Judy
Cormican, Culver, he is survived by two daughters, Millie Baker and husband
Bill, Plymouth, and Anne Andrews, Tippecanoe; a son, Marion L. Cormican and
wife Casey, Tippecanoe; two stepdaughters, Bridget Andrews, Culver, and Tabitha
Smith and husband Chris, Monterey; a stepson, Michael E. Andrews Jr., Monterey;
20 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three sisters, Leona Kreft and
husband Paul, Warsaw, Carrie Hunter and husband Steve, Rochester, and June
Murray, Muncie; and a brother, Glen Cormican, South Bend.
He was preceded in death by his
parents and a grandson, Jonathan Andrews.
His funeral service will be at 10:30
a.m. Friday at Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
Eva
Almeda Sims
July
12, 1916-March 2, 2009
Eva Almeda SIMS, 92, of
She was born on July 12, 1916, in
Mrs. Sims had worked at Hart,
Schaffner & Marx in
Survivors include her daughter, Eileen
and husband Raymond Crousore, Batavia, Ohio; son, Delbert and wife Sun Ja
Westwood, Rochester; grandchildren, Paula Crousore, Pamela and husband James
Bernard, Patricia and husband Andy Howes, and Mark Crousore, all of Cincinnati,
Ohio; great-grandchildren, Nathan Howes, Matthew Howes, Amanda Bernard, Jessica
Bernard, Lottie Bernard, Abagail Bernard and Tiffany Williamson, all of
Cincinnati, Ohio; great-great-grandchild, Zoe Thompson, Cincinnati, Ohio;
sister, Pauline Doll, Valparaiso; brother, Doyle and wife Betty Putman, Argos;
and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three sisters, one
brother and a niece.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m.
Thursday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home,
John
E. Wagoner
John E. WAGONER, 78, formerly of
Survivors include his wife, Jean
Wagoner, at home; a daughter, Lynda G. Cumberland, Patoka; two sons, Larry N.
Wagoner, Auburn, and Layne V. Wagoner, Hot Springs Village, Ark.; two sisters,
Wilma Bryant, Rochester, and Mary Murphy, Fort Wayne; and two brothers, Paul
Don Wagoner, Alexandria, Va., and Kenneth Wagoner, Worchester, Mass.
Services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at
Good Family Funeral Home,
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Elizabeth
Ann Bradley
Elizabeth Ann "Betty" BRADLEY, 86, of
Survivors include daughters, Patricia
Pereira,
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday
at Good Family Funeral Home,
Loren
K. Cumberland
Loren K. CUMBERLAND, 81, of
Survivors include two sons, Stephen
Cumberland, Claypool, and David Cumberland, Patoka.
Private services will be at
Edwin
I. Jefferies
Edwin I. JEFFERIES, 64, of
Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman Bros.
Funeral Home,
Friday, March 6, 2009
Hattie
M. Baldwin
Hattie M. BALDWIN, 96,
Survivors include four sons, Wayne
Baldwin,
Services will be at 10 a.m. March 16
at First Assembly of God,
Elizabeth
Ann "Betty" Bradley
Sept.
27, 1922-March 3, 2009
Mrs. Elizabeth Ann "Betty"
BRADLEY, 86, of 3601 Manitou Park Road, Rochester, passed
away at 1:20 p.m. Tuesday at her residence, surrounded by her family.
Betty was born in
She became the bride of Hillard Robert
Bradley on March 1, 1942, in
She retired from the Torin Corp. of
Betty was a member of the
She was also preceded in death by a
sister, Dorothy, and four brothers, Deverle, George, Jay and Lewis.
A celebration of the life of Betty
Bradley will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Good Family Funeral Home,
Edwin I. Jefferies
July
19, 1944-March 4, 2009
Edwin I. JEFFERIES, 64, of
He was born on July 19, 1944, in
Mr. Jefferies co-owned Gemini Music
Store in
Survivors include his brother, Ernest
Jefferies,
Private interment will take palace at
John E. Wagoner
March
2, 1930-Feb. 28, 2009
Mr. John Edward WAGONER, 78, formerly of
John was born in
He was a 1948 graduate of
John was a self-employed bricklayer
and was a member of the Local 15 of Logansport.
He retired in 1995. He lived in
He was a member of the
John
and Jean Ann Krathwohl were married on June 8, 1952, in
John
is survived by his wife, Jean Wagoner; a daughter, Lynda G. Cumberland and
husband David of Patoka; two sons, Larry N. Wagoner and wife Julie of Auburn
and Layne V. Wagoner and wife Denise of Hot Springs Village, Ark.; five
grandchildren, Shannon Key of Patoka, Stacy Pomeroy of Lake Worth, Fla., Eric
Wagoner of Indianapolis, Jenny Wagoner of Bloomington, and Evan Wagoner of
Auburn; and seven great-grandchildren.
John is also survived by two sisters , Wilma Bryant, Rochester, and Mary
Murphy, Fort Wayne; two brothers, Paul Don Wagoner of Alexandria Va., and
Kenneth Wagoner of Worchester, Mass.
He
was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Carol Wagoner in 1983.
A
celebration of the life of John E. Wagoner will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Good
Family Funeral Home,
Lavon O. "Pee Wee" WAY, 77, of
Arrangements are pending at Hartzler
Funeral Home,
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Edwin I. Jefferies
July
19, 1944-March 4, 2009
Edwin I. JEFFERIES, 64, of
He was born on July 19, 1944, in
Mr. Jefferies co-owned Gemini Music
Store in
Survivors include his brother, Ernest
Jefferies,
Private interment will take palace at
Larry
Lee Leslie
Larry Lee LESLIE, 47, of
Survivors include a brother, Bruce
James Leslie,
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m.
Tuesday at King Memorial Home, Mentone.
LaVon
O. 'Pee Wee' Way
Feb.
25, 1932-March 5, 2009
LaVon O. "Pee Wee" WAY, 77, of
Born in
He worked at U.S.G. of
LaVon was a Korean War Army veteran
and member of
He always enjoyed taking pontoon rides
with his wife, Ellen, and his dog, Peaches, on
Survivors include a daughter, Yvonne
and husband Gary Biehl, Twelve Mile; two sons, the Rev. Gregory and wife Terri
Way, Waco, Texas, and Anthony and wife Holly Way, Wabash; eight grandchildren;
and eight great-grandchildren.
Services
will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St.,
Akron, with the Rev. Jacqueline Foley and the Rev. Paul Butch Troke
officiating. Burial will be at
Monday, March 9, 2009
Richard
E. Boganwright
Sept. 29, 1928–March 7, 2009
Richard E. "Dick" BOGANWRIGHT, 80, of 8147 S. 1000 West, Claypool, died at 9:10
p.m. Saturday at his residence.
Born in Mentone, he was the son of
Leonard and Treva Harsh Boganwright. He graduated in 1946 from
On March 2, 1957, he married Juanita
I. Fear at the
Dick worked at Eber's What Not &
Novelties Store in Mentone for many years.
Dick served in the U.S. Army in the
Korean War as part of the 81st Moratorium Combat.
He worked as a U.S. Postal Service
employee for 38 years and achieved the position of assistant postmaster.
He lived on a Hoosier Homestead farm,
which has been in his wife's family for more than 100 years. He also raised
Angus cattle.
Dick was a faithful member of
In addition to his wife, Juanita I.
Boganwright, Claypool, he is survived by a daughter, Theresa and husband Randy
Alber, Claypool; a son, Tim and wife Sara Boganwright, Claypool; grandchildren,
Derek Alber, Dana Meyer, Daren Alber, Trent, Tyler and Sofie Boganwright; and
two sisters, Iris Davis and Lois Miller, both of Mentone.
He was preceded in death by his
brother, Donald Boganwright.
His funeral service will be at 10 a.m.
Wednesday at
Loren
K. Cumberland
Jan. 6, 1928–March 4, 2009
Loren K. CUMBERLAND, 81, of
He was born to Walter and Blanche
Hanson Cumberland on the family's Claypool farm and he lived there his entire
life. He graduated from
On Dec. 24, 1946, he married Betty
Rife in
He was a dairy and grain farmer and
drove a school bus for Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation for many years.
He loved International equipment and
Survivors include two sons, Stephen
Cumberland, Claypool, and David and wife Lynda Cumberland, Patoka; two grandsons,
Craig and Jason Cumberland, both of Fort Wayne; three granddaughters, Shannon
and husband Ross Key, Patoka, Cara Cumberland, Carmel, and Stacy and husband
Jim Pomeroy, Lake Worth, Fla.; and 10 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son,
Gary Cumberland, who passed away Oct. 14, 1990; seven brothers, Paul, Walter,
Private family services were entrusted
to Hartzler Funeral Home,
Agnes
Imogene Hartle
July 30, 1927–March 6, 2009
Agnes Imogene HARTLE, 81, of
She was born July 30, 1927, in
Mrs. Hartle worked as a payroll clerk,
retiring from Kolux in
Survivors include her husband, Fred E.
Hartle, Rochester; two sons, Wes and wife Jean Hartle of Logansport and Ken and
wife Ellen Hartle, Riverside, Calif.; a daughter, Chris Sewell, Macy;
grandchildren, Tracy Cochrane, Ocoee, Fla., Shawn Hartle, Corona, Calif., and
John Hartle, Stafford, Va.; four great-grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren;
four stepgreat-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her
parents, a sister and three brothers.
Funeral mass will be at 10 a.m.
Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church,
Earl
Owen Nifong
Earl Owen NIFONG, 85, died Friday at Miller's Merry Manor,
Survivors include his wife, Fern,
Argos; children, Reta Middaugh, Argos, Rose Feeney, Indianapolis, Devon Nifong
and Kenny Nifong, both of Argos; a brother, Burl Nifong, Indianapolis; and
sisters, Gladys Snyder and Betty Nolin, both of Argos.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday
at
Helen
Louise (Smith) Olsen
Oct. 13, 1914–March 6, 2009
Helen Louise (Smith) OLSEN, 94, of Kouts, passed away Friday.
She was born Oct. 13, 1914, in
LaCrosse to George and Ollie (Armstrong)
On Oct. 20, 1934, in Kouts, she
married Roy Smith, who preceded her in death on Oct. 28, 1944. On Nov. 24,
1946, in
Survivors include five children, Dale
(Mildred) Smith of Rochester, Donald (Marthena) Smith of Missouri, Joyce Smith
of
In addition to her parents and
husbands, she was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Wadsworth and one
sister, Neva Bydalek.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m.
Central time Wednesday at
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
No
Obituaries
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Harry
R. Miller Sr.
Jan.
12, 1949-March 9, 2009
Harry R. MILLER Sr., 60,
Born in Defiance,
He was a truck driver for BFL in
Rockport.
Survivors include two sons, Harry
Miller Jr., Defiance, and Earl Miller, Lima, Ohio; three daughters, Silvia
Hurlock, Churchill, Tenn., Gwendolen Yocklin, Defiance, and Abbii Barnes,
Mentone; three brothers, Glen (Ann) Miller, Paul (Janet) Miller and Ray
(Katherine) Miller, all of Defiance; two sisters, Grace Joy, Westchester, Ohio,
and Rita Keissling, Butler; and 11 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; two daughters, Tabitha Whisenand and Georgia Lee Miller; a brother,
Carl Miller; and four sisters, Irene Jarvis, Ruth Miller, June Speck and Margie
Miller.
His funeral service will be 11 a.m.
Thursday at Mast-Mock-Hoffman-Hanenkrath-Clevenger-Schaffer Funeral Home,
Ronald
Dale Overmyer
Ronald Dale OVERMYER, 79, of
Survivors include his wife, Bonnie, at
home; a son, Steve Overmyer, Rochester; a sister, Virginia Rosenbury,
Rochester; and a brother, Donald Overmyer, Culver.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at
Good Family Funeral Home,
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Dorothy
M. Bickel
Dorothy M. BICKEL, 78, Knox, died Wednesday at
Arrangements are pending at
Bonine-Odom Funeral Home, Culver.
Kay
Marie Lewis-Cappadora
Kay Marie LEWIS-CAPPADORA, Winamac, died Tuesday at Howard Regional System,
Survivors include her husband, John,
Winamac; a son, Andre Timothy Lewis,
Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at
Ronald
Dale Overmyer
April
15, 1929-March 10, 2009
Mr. Ronald Dale OVERMYER, 79, of
Ronnie was born in
Ronnie was a proud member of the
Richland Center Class of 1948. After his high school years, he married his high
school sweetheart, Bonnie Castleman. Their union produced a son Steve and later
grandson Dustin. In 1952-1954 he served our country by joining the U.S. Marine
Corps.
As a lifelong farmer, Ronnie enjoyed
plowing and planting atop his John Deere 4020. He farmed the acreage embracing
his home and custom farmed for others in the neighborhood, overseeing more than
200 acres annually of corn and beans.
With diverse interests, Ronnie found
success with a variety of types of employment that complemented his love of
agriculture. He drove a semi, hauling everything imaginable from port-a-pots to
livestock from coast to coast, although he preferred day trips around the
In the late 1960s, he served
In Ronnie's childhood years, he
attended
Ronnie and Bonnie M. Castleman were
married on May 7, 1950, in the
He was preceded in death by his
parents; a sister, Olive Joan Overmyer; and an infant brother, Lewis Overmyer.
A celebration of the life of Ronnie
Overmyer will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Good Family Funeral Home,
Friday, March 13, 2009
Arlette
Heise
Arlette (Agee) HEISE, 67, Winamac, died Wednesday at home.
Survivors include her children, Sheila
Conley, Rochester, and Steven Heise, South Chicago Heights, Ill.; sisters,
Dorothy Rose, Peggy Mays, both of Winamac, Bonnie Zimmerman, North Judson,
Melissa Agee, Winamac, and Delores Stone, North Judson; and brothers, Eardon
Agee, North Judson, Judson Agee, Locanto, Fla., and Richard Agee, Winamac.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Central
time Monday at O'Donnell Funeral Home, North Judson, with visitation from 2
p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
Kay
Marie Lewis-Cappadora
Kay Marie LEWIS-CAPPADORA, Winamac, died Tuesday at Howard Regional System,
Survivors include her husband, John,
Winamac; a son, Andre Timothy Lewis,
Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at
Paul Mc Gaughey
Paul McGAUGHEY, 66, of 4696 W. 250 North,
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home,
Genavee
Nelson
Sept.
25, 1915-March 12, 2009
Genavee NELSON, 93, of
Born in
She married Harold D. “Macy” Nelson on
Dec. 28, 1943, and he passed away on July 20, 1979.
Genavee was a teacher for 35 years.
She taught at
She was a member of
She enjoyed painting and golfing in
her younger years. She also loved to travel and read. She was a part of the
Mentone Reading Club, Psi Iota, Fulton County Retired Teachers and the Indiana
Reading Association.
Survivors include her daughter, Sandra
and husband Roger Moriarty, Mentone; a grandchild, Stephen and wife Jenny
Moriarty,
She was preceded in death by a son,
Stephen Nelson, who passed away on June 3, 1973; a sister, Zelda Bell; and two
brothers, William and Clair Moore.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at
King Memorial Home,
Treva
Windbigler
Treva WINDBIGLER, 70, died Wednesday at the
Survivors include sisters, Cora
Johnson, Marion, Betty Nice, Logansport, Nancy Kern, Peru, Betsy Catherine
Hall, Indianapolis; brothers, Marvin Hall, Three Rivers, Mich., William Hall,
Wabash, Richard Hall, Bunker Hill, and Robert Hall, North Manchester.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m.
Monday at
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Hattie
M. Baldwin
Nov.
26, 1913-March 3, 2009
Hattie M. BALDWIN, 96, of
She was born on Nov. 26, 1913, in
Hattie and Hugh Oliver Baldwin were
married for 46 years. He preceded her in death on Oct. 7, 1977.
Mrs. Baldwin was a founder of the
First Assembly of God Church,
She was a devoted Christian, avid
reader and enthusiastic student of the Bible who continued to memorize and
quote scriptures daily even in her 90s. Hattie Baldwin enjoyed playing the
piano and organ at home and was a church organist and adult Sunday school
teacher for many years. She was also the manager of the Meals on Wheels senior
citizen program in
Mrs. Baldwin is survived by her four
sons, Wayne Baldwin of Logansport, Junior Baldwin of Rochester, David Baldwin
of Merriam, Kansas, and Gary Baldwin of Franklin; 13 grandchildren; two
stepgrandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Agatha Marsh and Thelma
Frettinger; and three brothers, Charles Moon, Donald Moon and William Moon.
She was also preceded in death by a
granddaughter, Angie Baldwin, and two sisters, Donna Belle Hoff and Ethel
Mathias.
A celebration of the life of Hattie
Baldwin will be at 10 a.m. Monday at First Assembly of God,
Arlette
(Agee) Heise
Aug.
6, 1941-March 11, 2009
Arlette (Agee) HEISE, 67, Winamac, passed away Wednesday at home.
She was born in
She worked 14 years at
Switches/Federal Mogul in Leiters Ford and four years at Rose Acres, Winamac,
until her illness.
She enjoyed working in her flower
garden and cooking for her family. She loved to crochet and make crafts of all
kinds to give to her family.
Survivors include a daughter, Sheila
(Kent) Conley, Rochester; a son, Steven E. (Wendy) Heise, South Chicago
Heights, Ill.; sisters, Dorothy Rose, Peggy Mays, both of Winamac, Bonnie (Tom)
Zimmerman, North Judson, Melissa Agee, Winamac, and Delores (Jimmie) Stone,
North Judson; brothers, Eardon P. Agee, North Judson, Judson (Dorothy) Agee,
Locanto, Fla., and Richard (Delores) Agee, Winamac; six grandchildren; and 14
great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were her
parents; son, Raymond Joseph Heise Jr.; brother, Riley Agee and wife Carol; and
nephews, Robert Agee and Franky Stone.
Her funeral service will be at 11 a.m.
Central time Monday at O'Donnell Funeral Home, 302 Lane St., North Judson, with
the Rev. Lynda K. Hosek officiating. Interment will be Monday at
Virginia
Kent
Nov.
27, 1921-Feb. 6, 2009
Virginia KENT, 87, passed away on Feb. 6 at her home in
She is survived by her twin sister,
Elizabeth Kent of
Paul
McGaughey
Sept.
9, 1942-March 12, 2009
Mr. Paul McGAUGHEY, 66, of 4696 W. 250 North,
Paul was born in
As an esteemed teacher of the arts,
Paul taught vocal music, history and driver's training at
Paul and Donna Frey were married on
Sept. 6, 1986, in
At home Paul enjoyed many aspects of
farming. He oversaw a fine herd of cattle including Black Angus, Crossbreds and
Maine Anjou. Observing the behaviors of his cattle was intriguing and a
favorite way to relax. He also farmed, growing hay for the dining pleasure of
his cows. Paul supported many
Paul looked forward to grilling out
and fixing chicken and hamburgers for family cookouts. His favorite times were
those spent with his family at home. He was proud to support his children in
all of their endeavors athletically, at concerts and 4-H, where he beamed with
all of their accomplishments. Sitting on the deck in the evening was a source
of great relaxation. Paul enjoyed the solitude and quiet of the country. He
kept the yard in immaculate condition and cultivated hybrid rose gardens that
embraced their home. As an animal lover throughout his life, Paul enjoyed the
company of horses and dogs.
Discussing the daily events and
problem solving with his comrades at the truck stop coffee table was time he
looked forward to each day. Hanging out with the guys at the Rochester Sale
Barn on Saturdays, visiting with old pals and making new friends came natural
for Paul. As an armchair athlete, Paul cheered for I.U., Purdue and the
Earlier he attended the
He is also survived by his mother,
Grace, Lexington, Ky.; a daughter, Tina Haworth and husband Robert and their
daughters, Elixa and Quinn of Burnettsville; four sons, Kyle of Rochester, Todd
and wife Jane and their children, Elizabeth, Quintin and Jonathon of Walkerton,
Kevin and wife Phoebe and their daughter Alexis of Knox, and Brian and wife
Kelly and their daughter Abby of LaPorte; two sisters, Sue Lambert and husband
Dr. Dan Lambert of Columbus, Ohio, and Brenda Gutzman and husband Mark of
Lexington, Ky.; his mother-in-law, Eileen Frey of Logansport; a sister-in-law,
Debbie Frey of Logansport; a brother-in-law, Randy Frey and wife Patti of
Indianapolis; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his
father.
A celebration of the life of Paul
McGaughey will be at noon Sunday at Good Family Funeral Home,
Reginald
M. Shaffer
Dec.
27, 1948-March 12, 2009
Reginald "Reggie" M. SHAFFER, 60, of
Born in
On Dec. 21, 1968, in
He was a factory worker at several
area factories, retiring from Sonoco Products of Akron.
Survivors include a daughter, Jennifer
J. (Daniel) Smith of Monterey; a son, Christian M. Shaffer of
He was also preceded in death by his
mother, Gertrude Shaffer, and a daughter, Anita Shaffer.
Graveside services will be at 11:30
a.m. Monday at Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Marion, with Father Glenn Kohrman
officiating. Visitation will be from 3
p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at Earl-Love Funeral Home,
Larry
E. Stiver
Larry E. STIVER, age 69,
Funeral services were Wednesday at
Mr. Stiver was born in
He was preceded in death by his
father, Earl Stiver.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley
Garrett Stiver; daughters, Stacy S. (Eric) Jarrell; son, Garret Stiver; mother,
Luetta (Alderfer) Martens, formerly of
The family may be contacted at the
Stiver residence,
Cousins Charles and Frances Clevenger
of
Serving as pallbearers were Thomas
Walters, Edward Wallace, Trent Garrett, Ronnie Bowling, Daryl Noles and Cordell
Fincher.
Joan Couey was the musician for the
funeral service.
Stokes-Sutherland Funeral Home of
Eastman handled arrangements.
Liene
Zuments
Liene ZUMENTS, 98, died at 7:30 a.m. Friday at Miller's Merry
Manor,
Arrangements are pending at
Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
Monday, March 16, 2009
Walter
L. Harley
Walter L. HARLEY, 92, of
Survivors include three sons, W. Lynn
Harley,
Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday
at Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
Reginald
M. Shaffer
Dec.
27, 1948-March 12, 2009
Reginald "Reggie" M. SHAFFER, 60, of
Born in
Reginald served his country in the
U.S. Army, entering on Aug. 11, 1969. He was discharged on March 9, 1979, from
the 2/41st Infantry, 2nd Armed Division from
He lived approximately 30 years in
He was a factory worker at several
area factories, retiring from Sonoco Products of Akron.
Survivors include a daughter, Jennifer
J. (Daniel) Smith of Monterey; a son, Christian M. Shaffer of
He was also preceded in death by his
mother, Gertrude Shaffer, and a daughter, Anita Shaffer.
Graveside services will be at 11:30
a.m. today at Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Marion, with Father Glenn Kohrman
officiating. Military graveside rites will be performed by the U.S. Army.
Visitation was from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at Earl-Love Funeral Home,
Liene
E. Zuments
Liene E. ZUMENTS, 98, died Friday at Miller's Merry Manor,
Survivors include a grandson, Karl G.
Darmstatter,
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m.
Tuesday at
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Norman E. Blackwood
Norman E. BLACKWOOD, 73,
Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann,
at home; five daughters; his mother, Doris Blackwood, Remington; two sisters,
Joetta Duncan of
Parsell Funeral Home,
Maxine J. Carroll
Maxine J. CARROLL, 85,
Survivors include sons, Jim Carroll,
Services will be at 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday at Erlewein Mortuary,
Steven L. Shambarger
Steven L. SHAMBARGER, 60,
Arrangements are pending at Good Family
Funeral Home,
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Dorothy Cumberland
Dorothy CUMBERLAND, 82, of 1888 S. Woodfield Trail,
Arrangements are pending at King Memorial
Home, Mentone.
Steven Lynn Shambarger
July
15, 1948-March 16, 2009
Mr. Steven Lynn SHAMBARGER, 60,
Steve was born in
Steve also graduated from the Indiana
Law Enforcement Academy of Bloomington and pursued a career as a jailer for the
Fulton County Sheriff’s Department. He
and his wife, Beth, were owners of the local Newsstand from 1991 to 2004.
Steve was a U.S. Army veteran, having
served in
Steve and Beth E. Sherbondy were
married on March 23, 1968, in
Private family services will be
held. Electronic expressions of sympathy
may be made to the family at goodfamily@rtco.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Good
Family Funeral Home,
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Dorothy E. Cumberland
Dorothy E. CUMBERLAND, 82, of 1888 S. Woodfield Trail,
Survivors include two daughters, Diane
K. Cumberland,
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday
at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with visitation from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Lois F. Kline
Lois F. KLINE, 94, of
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home,
Friday, March 20, 2009
Dorothy E. Cumberland
March
28, 1926-March 17, 2009
Dorothy E. CUMBERLAND, 82, of 1888 S. Woodfield Trail,
Dorothy was born on March 28, 1926, in
She retired from R.R. Donnelley &
Sons, where she worked in the data processing department. She also worked at United Telephone.
She graduated from high school in
Survivors include two daughters, Diane
K. Cumberland of
She was also preceded in death by a
sister
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday
at King Memorial Home,
Memorial contributions may be made to
Kenneth Howard
Kenneth HOWARD, 54, of 8011 20C Road,
Arrangements are pending at Hartzler
Funeral Home,
Lois Fay Kline
Lois Fay KLINE, 93, of
Survivors include a daughter, Linda
Trimmer,
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at
Good Family Funeral Home,
Donald Wayne Rinehart
Donald Wayne RINEHART, 84,
Survivors include his wife, Phyllis
Rinehart, Logansport; two brothers, John Rinehard, Kokomo, and Richard “Dick” Rinehart,
Burrows; two sisters, Deloris Mullin, Burrows and Carol Highbaugh, Chambers,
Galveston; two stepdaughters, Donna Benedict and Barbara Roads, both of
Logansport; and a stemson, Delton McVay Jr., Brownville.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m.
Saturday at Marocco Funeral Chapel,
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Kenneth
D. Howard
Feb.
8, 1955-March 19, 2009
Kenneth D. HOWARD, 54, of
Kenneth was born on Feb. 8, 1955, in
He worked as maintenance manager at
Hickory Creek health care,
He is survived by his wife, Deborah;
five daughters, Kendra and husband Roger Rife, Angela and husband Brian Graham,
and Elaina Howard, all of Rochester, Lesli and husband Brandon Miller, North
Liberty, and Lacey and husband Eric Clark, Argos; two sisters, Sue Clemons and
Stephanie Howard, both of Ligonier; three brothers, Lee Howard Jr. and wife
Linda, Wabash, Les and wife Boots Howard, Nappanee, and Paul Howard, Nappanee;
and 12 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first
wife, Joyce; his parents; and a grandchild.
Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday
at Hartzler Funeral Home,
Memorial contributions may be made to
an organization of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be sent to
www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Lois
Fay Kline
Dec.
8, 1915-March 18, 2009
Mrs. Lois Fay KLINE, 93, formerly of rural
Lois was born at
Lois was a homemaker and a seamstress,
making clothes for her family, including her children and grandchildren. She
was an excellent cook, creating Sunday and holiday dinners, and was known for
her pies, especially cherry and apple. Lois raised canaries, but loved to watch
and feed all birds.
Mrs. Kline was a member of the First
Baptist Church of Argos for more than 60 years and was a Sunday School teacher
for the primary classes.
Lois is survived by a daughter, Linda
Trimmer of
She was preceded in death by her
parents; husband; a son, Donald Kline; a great-grandson, Dustin; two sisters,
Margaret and Bea; and three brothers, Lowell, James and Jesse.
A celebration of the life of Lois
Kline will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Good Family Funeral Home,
Memorials may be made to the First
Baptist Church of Argos. Electronic expressions of sympathy may be made to the
family at goodfamily@rtcol.com.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Eleanor
K. Chain
Jan.
27, 1924-March 22, 2009
Eleanor K. CHAIN, 85, of
She was born on Jan. 27, 1924, in
Mrs. Chain had been an executive
secretary for many years. She had also worked as a veterinary technician at
Parrett's
Survivors include her daughter, Judy Arnett,
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m.
Tuesday at
John
D. Cissna
June
25, 1968-March 19, 2009
John D. CISSNA, 40, of Leiters Ford passed away Thursday.
John was born on June 25, 1968, in
He liked to fish and was a
John is survived by his loving parents,
Dan and Alpha Cissna of Leiters Ford; a brother, Mike (Michelle) Cissna of
Plymouth; sisters, Lisa Clement of Logansport and Patty (Dave) Caruana of
Rockford, Ill.; and five nephews and four nieces.
A time of sharing memories with the
family and friends will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Bonine-Odom Funeral
Home in Culver. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Burial will follow at
Marion
D. Foust
Marion D. "Red" FOUST, 63, died Friday at his home in
Survivors include two sons, Eric and
Philip, and a brother, Harold Foust.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday
at Cornerstone Christian Church, Brownsburg.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Berniece
(Thompson) Ault
Sept.
20, 1915-March 21, 2009
Berniece "Bea" (Thompson)
AULT, 93, of
Berniece was born in Beaver,
She was a member of the Fulton County
Democrats.
Survivors include a daughter, Kaye
Thompson Peters and husband Jeffrey and their daughters Anne, Sarah and Emily
of St. Paul; a son, Keith E. Thompson of Maryland; a daughter-in-law, Patricia
Conrad of Florida and grandchildren Nicole Maxwell, Natalie McLaughlin and
Chandler Brent Conrad; stepchildren, Carl and Rita Ault of Rochester and their
children Heather, Aaron and April, and Dana and Les Gurney of Marion and their
sons Kenneth and Allan and Margaret Ault; and many great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her
husbands, Earl D. Thompson and Miller Ault, and her son, Barry L. Conrad.
Services will be in July at
Deborah
A. Fellers
Deborah A. FELLERS, 51, of
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m.
Friday at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home,
Gladys
M. Kroft
March 9,
1911-March 22, 2009
Gladys M. KROFT, 98, formerly of
Gladys was born on March 9, 1911, in
A farmer's wife and a homemaker, she
helped her husband on all areas of the farm.
Gladys graduated in 1929 from
She is survived by one son, Kenton L.
Kroft and wife Maggie Doran-Kroft, Rochester; three daughters, Joyce Paxton,
Warsaw, Janet and husband Michael Sells, Silver Lake, and Joann and husband
Joel Snyder, Pierceton; 11 grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; eight
great-grandchildren; and 13 stepgreat-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her
parents, her husband and one sister, Thelma Ferree.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m.
Thursday at
Memorial contributions may be made to
Gideons International or an organization of the donor's choice. Online
condolences may be sent to www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
No
Obituaries
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Richard Allen Hollar
Richard Allen HOLLAR, 73, of
Arrangements are pending with
Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
Sarah
F. Miller
Sarah F. (Haldeman) MILLER, 85, of Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, formerly of
She is survived by a sister, Dolores
Sriver, North Manchester, and a brother, Howard H. Haldeman,
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday
at Good Family Funeral Home,
Friday, March 27, 2009
Gertrude
E. Leslie
March
4, 1925-March 23, 2009
Gertrude E. LESLIE, 84,
She was born March 4, 1925, in
Gert had been a receptionist for
numerous local doctors' offices.
She was a member of Trinity Episcopal
Church and a member of the ECW at the church. She enjoyed playing bridge with
the local group of ladies as well as playing cards and games with her
grandchildren. Gert and Mike had also enjoyed camping and square dancing.
Survivors include two daughters, Gayle
Griffith, Atlanta, Ga., and Dayle Maggart and her companion, Harold Heck,
Huntertown; one son, Rick Wilson, Knoxville, Tenn.; three stepsons, Roger
(Joyce) Leslie, Charles (Linda) Leslie, and Keith Leslie and his companion,
Diane Campbell, all of Logansport; one brother, Ray Morgan, Lavonia, Mich.; one
sister, Lorraine Bergman, Lavonia, Mich.; nine grandchildren; 13
great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday
at Trinity Episcopal Church with Father Theodore Neidlinger officiating. Burial
will be at
Richard
Allen Hollar
Richard Allen HOLLAR, 73, of
Survivors include his wife, Delores
Hollar; three daughters, Rose Archambeault, Argos, Tena Flynn, Rochester, and
Sharon Turner, Argos; five brothers, Lowell Hollar, Argos, Harvey Hollar, South
Bend, William Hollar, James Hollar and Carl Hollar, all of Argos; and one
sister, Melbea Hammond, Argos.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday
at Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
Thaddeus
F. Szostek
Jan.
15, 1927-March 25, 2009
Thaddeus F. "Ted" SZOSTEK, 82,
He was born on Jan. 15, 1927, in Gary,
the son of Simon and Magedline (Fles) Szostek.
Mr. Szostek had retired from U.S.
Steel, Gary, where he had worked in the metallurgic lab. He was a member of the
Silver Bell Club, Polish National Alliance, Sportsman Club, Polish Roman
Catholic Union and St. Hedwig Catholic Church, Gary. He enjoyed golf, bowling, playing
offtrack betting and gaming at the local casinos.
Survivors include his sister, Lillian
Banashak, Watertown, Wis.; sister-in-law, Frances Szostek, Crown Point;
nephews, Edward and wife Rebecca Banashak, Rochester, Bob and wife Liz Summers,
Rochester, Dennis and wife Cathy Szostek, Crown Point; nieces, Pat and husband
Al Hook, Indianapolis, Karen and husband Dr. Charles Walker, Watertown, Wis.,
Sharon and husband Lee Perkins, Rotunda, Fla., Susan Kienzienski, Crown Point;
several great-nieces and great-nephews; and several great-great-nieces and
great-great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; brothers, Walter (Szostek) Summers, Bennie Szostek and Chester
Szostek; and sisters, Pauline Banashak and Sr. Mary Dorothy Szostek.
A funeral mass will be at 9:30 a.m.
Monday at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Merrillville with the Rev.
Dennis Teles and the Rev. Deacon Joe Codespoti officiating. Friends may call
from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday at Rendina Funeral Home, Gary, and from 1 p.m. to 3
p.m. Saturday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home,
Sarah
F. Miller
Dec.
12, 1923-March 24, 2009
Sarah F. (Haldeman) MILLER, 85, of Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, formerly of
Sarah was born Dec. 12, 1923, near
As a partner with husband Dick, from
1960 to 1972 she assisted with the operations of Miller Auto Parts at
Sarah was a loyal member of the
To relax, Sarah enjoyed listening to
the music of the Big Band Era including Glen Miller and Nat King Cole. She also
enjoyed working in her flower gardens around her home. After her retirement,
she enjoyed the camaraderie of meeting the girls for morning coffee to catch up
on the current events.
She is survived by a sister, Dolores
Sriver, North Manchester; a brother, Howard H. Haldeman,
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday
at Good Family Funeral Home,
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Frances
B. Hammond
Frances B. (Soldner) HAMMOND, 86, of
She is survived by her daughter,
Janice Grindle of
Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in
the Zwick and Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Warren
Eugene Montague
May
16, 1940-March 27, 2009
Warren Eugene "Gene"
MONTAGUE, 68,
Gene was born on May 16, 1940, in
He was a lifetime truck driver and had
also done automobile body work.
He graduated from
Survivors include, along with his
wife, two daughters, Tammy and husband James Bowser, Nappanee, and Tina and
husband Tim Alspaugh, Akron; two sons, Roger and wife Scarlet Montague, Akron,
and Richard Montague, Jacksonville, Fla.; two sisters, Nila and husband Gene
Davis, Texas, and Phyllis Trentham, Texas; two brothers, Neil and wife Dori
Montague, Bremen, and Tom Montague, Schererville; 11 grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren.
Gene was preceded in death by his
parents and a brother, David "Duck" Montague.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday at Hartzler Funeral Home,
Memorial contributions may be made to
Hope Hospice of
Byron
VanDoren
May
2, 1930-March 28, 2009
Byron VanDOREN, 78, 1888 N. 1000 East,
Byron was born May 2, 1930, on a farm
near
He was a farmer and owned and operated
VanDoren Supply.
He graduated from
Survivors include his wife, Joyce
VanDoren, Akron; a son, Harold and wife Miranda VanDoren; stepson, Mark and
wife Renee Baker; grandchildren, Trent and Trista VanDoren, Jenifer Thompson
and special friend Brian Bright, Melissa Baker and fiance Chad Rorick, and Ryan
Baker and fiancee Aleshia Carr; nephews and nieces, Louis and wife Frances
VanDoren, Susan and husband Wayne Fretz, Shannon and husband Nate Smoker,
Harold and wife Lea Stockberger, Michael Williams, David and wife Missy
Williams, Betsy and husband James Kuhn, Kathy Clark, Patty and husband John
Evans, Krista Stockberger, and John and wife Amy Stockberger; brothers-in-law,
Dick Nelson and Denny and wife Jan Stockberger; and a sister-in-law, Mary
Seabolt.
Byron was preceded in death by his
parents; a sister, Iva Nelson; a brother, Bill VanDoren, and a brother-in-law,
Delbert Stockberger.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m.
Thursday at Hartzler Funeral Home,
Memorial contributions may be made to
Southern Care Hospice,
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
James
H. Birnell Jr.
Oct.
20, 1956-March 29, 2009
James H. BIRNELL Jr., age 52,
Jim was born on Oct. 20, 1956, in
Jim retired in 2007 from Chrysler
Corp. in
Jim was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and
a member of the Logansport American Legion.
Survivors include his sons, Jay
(Nicole) Birnell, Logansport, and Brandon Birnell (companion Lori Mann),
Indianapolis; brothers, Rick (Lisa) Birnell, Lucerne, and Jeffrey Birnell,
Indianapolis; sisters, Jackie (Randy) Bowman and Kay Lugabihl, both of
Logansport; grandchildren, Lacy and Braxton Masters, Jayleigh and James
Birnell, and Alex and Lilly Birnell; mother-in-law, Irene Hoagland, Logansport;
father-in-law, Jack (Mary) Hoagland, Ft. Myers, Fla.; brothers-in-law and
sisters-in-law, Margie and Les Jester, Logansport, Caroline Palmer, Colorado,
Jeff and Lakay Hoagland, Colorado, Bob and Teresa Hoagland, Florida, and Jack
and Barb Hoagland, Ohio; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews,
great-nieces and great-nephews.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday
at Kroeger Funeral Home,
Memorial contributions may be sent to
St. Vincent Hospice,
Marjorie F. Buswell
Marjorie F. BUSWELL, 82, of 3833 Hwy. 178 West, No. 46,
Jerry
L. Judy
Jan.
1, 1941-March 28, 2009
Jerry L. JUDY, 68, of
Born Jan. 1, 1941, in
He was a retired roofer and he enjoyed
horseback riding, mushroom hunting and being outdoors.
Surviving besides his wife are his
mother and father-in-law, the Rev. Ed and Vaudene French, Silver Lake; three
daughters, Tracy Cave and husband Larry, Rochester, Katrina Fisher and husband
Lance, Logansport, and Melissa Judy, Peru; two stepsons, Brian Judy and wife
Ruby, Denver, and Steven Judy and wife Amanda, North Manchester; one
stepdaughter, Kelly Sible, Peru; four grandchildren; 11 stepgrandchildren;
three great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Phyllis Moore, Deloras Pugh, and
Janet See and husband Larry, all of Peru.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; one brother, Robert Judy; one sister, Annie Holland; and one son,
Dennis Judy.
Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m.
today at McClain Funeral Home,
M.
Virginia Stout
Dec.
27, 1922-March 27, 2009
Mary Virginia STOUT, nee Shore, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on Friday in
Okemos at the age of 86.
On April 6, 1947,
During her time in Grand Ledge,
In addition to
Family services will be held on May 9
with internment to take place at a later date in the
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Marjorie
Fisher Buswell
Marjorie
Fisher BUSWELL, 82, of 3833 Hwy 178 West No. 46, Lakeview, Ark.,
died Monday at Gassville Nursing Center, Gassville, Ark.
Survivors include her daughter, Marsha
Meissner,
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday
at Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
Sandra
Kay Calhoun
Sandra Kay CALHOUN, 48, of
Survivors include her husband, Howard
Hart, Rochester; daughter, Nichole Shaffer, Argos; mother, Judy Ernsburger,
Plymouth; father, Charles Calhoun, Kentucky; brothers, Tim Calhoun, Plymouth,
and David Calhoun, Dennis Calhoun, and Doug Calhoun, all of Argos.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday
at Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Midge
Ramsey
Nov.
3, 1940-March 31, 2009
Midge RAMSEY, 68, of 3675 S. 800 East,
Midge was born on Nov. 3, 1940, in
Midge was secretary and co-owner, with
John, of
Survivors include her husband, John;
daughter, Deborah Ramsey, Akron; sons, John W. (Penny) Ramsey Jr. and Mark
(Nancy) Ramsey, both of Akron, and Verlin (Beverly) Ramsey Sr., Rochester;
brother, Michael (Cindy) Jernigan, Rochester; sisters, Patricia (Morse) Utter,
Athens, and Shirley Allred, Shipshewana; seven grandchildren, Angela (Ryan)
Parson, Kent Ramsey, Shawna (Nick) Stutzman, Verlin Ramsey Jr., Daniel Ramsey,
Adam Ramsey, Tabatha Ramsey; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; a sister, Barbara Geller; and two brothers, Robert Jernigan and Joe
Jernigan.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday
at Earl-Love Funeral Home,
Memorial contributions may be made to
Hope Hospice of
Friday, April 3, 2009
Lois E. Shidaker
Lois E. SHIDAKER, 94,
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Marie
K. McLochlin
Marie K. McLOCHLIN, 88,
Lois
E. Shidaker
July
21, 1914-April 1, 2009
Lois E. SHIDAKER, 94,
Born July 21, 1914, in
She was a 1932 graduate of
She was a member of the Kewanna Church
of Christ and formerly Past Worthy Matron of the Order of Eastern Star,
Kewanna.
Mrs. Shidaker was Sunday school
teacher for many, many years and also played the organ. She also enjoyed
quilting.
Survivors include three daughters,
Janice Bleeke and her husband, David, Ft. Wayne, Linda Worl and her husband,
Bill, Huntertown, and Trudy Cilek and her husband, Dewayne, Crown Point; one
sister, Sarah Baxter, North Manchester; one sister-in-law, Gladys Leap, Culver;
five grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by one
sister, Delia Greer.
Services will be held at 1 p.m.,
Monday, at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home,
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Kewanna Church of Christ,
Online condolences may be made to the
Shidaker family at www.harrisonmetzger.com.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Karen
L. Gunter
Karen Lea GUNTER, 65,
Survivors include her husband Don L.
Gunter, at home; her mother Alice Cover Hively, Macy; four daughters, Brenda
Ernest, Tina Kline and Angie Johnson, all of Rochester, and Crystal Hively,
Etna Green; two sons, Nick Kline, Tippecanoe, and Chuck Kline, Fishers; one
stepdaughter, Davina Enders, Rochester; two stepsons, Leroy Enders, Illinois,
and Brian Enders, Denver; one sister, Shari Burns, Denver; a half sister,
Marvis Zimmerman, Akron; and a half brother, Billy Hively, Akron.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at
Good Family Funeral Home,
Marie
K. McLochlin
March
23, 1921-April 3, 2009
Marie K.McLOCHLIN, 88,
She was born on March 23, 1921, in
In 1959, she became a hairdresser
after completing courses for cosmetology in
Survivors include her son and
daughter-in-law, Richard and Lucinda McLochlin, Rochester; daughter and
son-in-law, Patricia and Bill McMillen, Rochester; grandchildren, John and wife
Hilda McLochlin, Rochester, Andrea Marrs, Culver, Shannon and husband Tom
Marrs, Rochester, Nicholle McLochlin (widow of Jeff McLochlin), Rochester,
Colleen Wood, Indianapolis, Brad McMillen, Studio City, Calif., Sheila and
husband Too Keller, Carmel; fourteen great-grandchildren; three
stepgreat-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Dorothy Warfield, Kewanna, and
Jane Beery, Rochester; and her special family member, Beau, her pet schnauzer.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; husband; and grandson, Jeff McLochlin, who preceded her in death on
July 5, 2006.
Funeral Mass will be conducted at 10
a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church,
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Retired Senior Volunteer Program or the Fulton County Public Library.
Online condolences may be sent to zimmermanbros@rtcol.com.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Martha
Louise Carlton
Aug.
11, 1921-April 3, 2009
Martha Louise CARLTON, 87, of
She was born in
She graduated from
Louise was a member of the
She was preceded in death by her
parents; husband, the Rev. Samuel E. Carlton; brother, Melvin Miller; and
sister, Margaret Moore.
Survivors include her children, Jim
Carlton and wife Nedra, Brazil, Jan Anderson and husband Doug, Muncie, and Joan
Zimmerman and husband Dennis Burch, Bloomington; grandchildren, Diana Carlton,
Jana Johnson, Melissa Osner, Mark Anderson, Bradley Zimmerman, Meredith
Anderson, Mathew Zimmerman and Molly Chasteen; great-grandchildren, Nathanial
and Zion Osner, Grant Johnson, Marah Osner, Elsa Anderson, and Silas Chasteen;
brother, Cameron Miller, Benton, Ill.; and many friends and extended family
members.
Services will be at
Karen
Lea Gunter
June
13, 1943-April 3, 2009
Karen Lea GUNTER, 65, of
Born in Macy on June 13, 1943, she was
the daughter of Sherman and Alice Cover Hively. She married Don L. Gunter on
Aug. 7, 1998, in
Karen enjoyed the adventures at the
Blue Chip Casino. Playing the slots was her favorite. With a keen eye for a
"good" machine, she enjoyed some nice jackpots and occasionally
hitting the "Big One!" She was an avid bingo player, playing at the
Miami Indian Bingo Club in
To relax, Karen enjoyed listening to
the music of Elton John and Elvis Presley. Cruising down the country roads with
Don at her side, taking him places he'd never been, was ideal for a sunny
Sunday afternoon. She was delighted to embrace nature with fishing for pan
fish. Bluegills were her favorite catch of the day. There were many memories on
the shimmering lakes of northern
The 23 grandchildren and 18 greats
were her pride and joy. She looked forward to their visits. Together they
enjoyed playing games, cards and visits to
In addition to her husband, she is
survived by her mother, Alice, of Macy; four daughters, Brenda Ernest and
husband Keith, Rochester, Tina Kline, Rochester, Crystal Hively and companion
Jessica Lowe, Etna Green, and Angie Johnson and husband Dan, Rochester; two
sons, Nick Kline and companion Mindi Williams, Tippecanoe, and Chuck Kline and
wife Paula, Fishers; a stepdaughter, Davina Enders, Rochester; two stepsons,
Leroy Enders and wife Lori, Illinois, and Brian Enders and wife Nora, Denver;
23 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Karen was excited and looked
forward to the arrival of two additional great-grandchildren due during the
summer of 2009.
She is also survived by a sister,
Shari Burns and husband Terry, Denver; a half sister, Marvis Zimmerman and
husband John, Akron; a half brother, Billy Hively and companion Carol Jones,
Akron; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
An animal lover, Karen had many fond
memories of her Scottish terrier, Sambo, and Hercules the Boxer.
Preceding her in death were her father
and a toddler sister, Loretta Jean Hively.
A celebration of the life of Karen
Gunter will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Good Family Funeral Home,
James
R. Rose
James R. ROSE, 80, of 6531 W.
Paul
Troke
June
2, 1931-April 4, 2009
Paul TROKE, 77,
Paul was born on June 2, 1931, in
Paul grew up in Amo and graduated from
He is survived by his wife of 58
years, Thelma Renner Troke; children, Butch (Wanda) Troke, Akron, Dan (Deb)
Troke, Denver, Colo., Tom Troke, Oxford, Ohio, and Teresa (Joe) Sanders,
Bloomington; grandchildren, Garrett Troke, Iraq, Stephanie (Chris) Herrnkind,
Titusville, Fla., Heather Sanders, Bloomington, Hana (T.C. Collier) Sanders,
Bloomington, Holli Sanders, Bloomington, Hunter Sanders, Bloomington, and
Zachary Troke, Orlando, Fla.; great-grandchild, Kit Collier, Bloomington;
siblings, Dorothy (Roy) Starks, Plainfield, and Virginia (Pat) Chew,
Indianapolis.
Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 8
p.m. today at Charity Tabernacle,
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Dean
J. Rans
March
9, 1925-March 20, 2009
Dean J. RANS, 84, Port Richey,
Dean and the former Treva Wynn were
married on Oct. 23, 1949. They renewed their wedding vows in the family home in
Port Richey on Oct. 23, 2008, celebrating 59 years together.
In Culver, Dean and Treva were the
former owners of the Corner tavern and he was also the owner of Rans Auto
Sales. For many years he was an avid race car driver.
Dean is survived by his loving wife,
Treva; two sons, Terry Rans and wife Beth, Port Richey, and Robert Rans and
wife Julie, Plymouth; four daughters, Carole Lairson and husband Marion,
Portland, Mary Strobel and husband Donald, Cannonburg, Pa., Kathy Hensley, Port
Richey, and Judy Rans, Port Richey; 14 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; a
brother, Don Rans, Rochester; two brothers-in-law, Charles Wynn, Culver, and
Bobby Wynn and wife Brenda, Culver; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; a grandson, Christopher Strobel; and a great-grandson, Mathew Stiles.
Private family services were held at
the family home on March 22, 2009, with Dean's grandson Jason Lairson
officiating.
Arrangements were entrusted to the
Dobies Funeral & Crematory in Port Richey and locally to the Good Family
Funeral Home,
James
R. Rose
James R. ROSE, 80, of 6531 W.
Survivors include his wife, Mary L.
Rose,
Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at
King Memorial Home, Mentone, with visitation from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at
the funeral home.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Elizabeth
Faye Marie Easterday
April
4, 2009
Elizabeth Faye Marie EASTERDAY was stillborn on April 4, 2009,
at
Survivors include her parents; maternal
grandparents, Jeff and Karen Maggart, Silver Lake; paternal grandparents, Kenny
and Candy Denny, Rochester, and Gordon Easterday, Rochester; maternal
great-grandparents Jessy and Macie Melton, Kokomo; and paternal
great-grandparents, Jolly and Glenda Vaughn, Rochester.
She was preceded in death by her
maternal great-grandmother, Marie Bolin.
Private family services were held at
Hartzler Funeral Home,
Arrangements were handled by Hartzler
Funeral Home,
Barbara
Jean Kuhn
June
7, 1939-April 6, 2009
Barbara Jean KUHN, 69, of
Born on June 7, 1939, in
She worked at
Survivors include her brothers, Jim
and Kenneth Kesler, both of
She was preceded in death by her
father on July 29, 1992; her mother on Feb. 9, 2005; and a son, Brian Buell.
A memorial service will be at 7 p .m.
Monday at the Church of the Nazarene, 1987 Southway 31,
Friday, April 10, 2009
Ray
C. Houghton
Ray C. HOUGHTON, 70, Culver, died Wednesday at Miller's Merry Manor
in Culver.
Survivors include his wife, Norma
Houghton, Culver; son Lee Houghton, Culver; daughter, Lori Hines, Grovertown.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday
at
Lee
R. Smith
Lee R. SMITH, 77, of 6734 N. 600 West,
He is survived by his wife Bonnie
Smith,
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at
Good Family Funeral Home, with visitation on Sunday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and
one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Christine
Ann Spaulding
Christine Ann SPAULDING, 50, of
She worked for N.C.P. in accounting
for the past year and a half.
She is survived by her husband,
Michael D. Spaulding; mother, Andree LaCasse; sons, Ryan and Michael (Myriah)
Finnigan; stepsons, Michael David and Brian (Lori) Spaulding; sisters, Debra
(Richard) Davenport, Doris (Mark) Balog and Marie-Andree (Jim) Prugar; brother,
Michael (Tina) LaCasse; grandchildren, Dustin, Bryce and Kyle Spaulding and
Margaux and Ender Finnigan; and several nieces and nephews. Mass of
Christian Burial will be held Monday, at 10 a.m. in St. Matthew Catholic
Church. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Eva
Marie Warner Friend
July 6,
1919-April 9, 2009
Eva Marie Warner FRIEND, 89,
Born July 6, 1919, in
Mrs. Friend was a graduate of
She was an active member of the
Survivors include two sons, James L.
Friend and wife Judy, Peru, and William C. Friend and wife Ann, Macy; six
grandchildren, Samantha Ward, Jennifer Sprague, Chris Herrell, Mandy Galyean,
Trisha Spencer and Daniel Friend; nine great-grandchildren, Randy Marcus,
Estella and James Ward, Rob and Harry Sprague, William and Sara Herrell and
Jacob Spencer; two sisters, Nada Miller and husband Paul, Jeffersonville, and
Rosie Linn, Macy; one brother, Fred Warner and wife Barbara, Peru; and one
brother-in-law, Granville Hattery, Fulton.
She was preceded in death by one
granddaughter, Leanna Friend; two sisters, Ann Hattery and Elizabeth Young; and
two brothers-in-law, Acel Young and Dayne Linn.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30
a.m. Tuesday at
Friends may call from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Monday at the
Arrangements are being handled by
McClain Funeral Home, 3500 W. Indiana 16,
Lee
R. Smith
Dec.
14, 1931-April 9, 2009
Lee R. SMITH, 77, of 6734 N. 600 West,
Lee was born Dec. 14, 1931, in
As a proud graduate of
With great pride, Lee answered the
call to serve our country. He became a member of the U.S. Air Force, serving
his tour of duty in
Returning home to the Richland
Center-Leiters Ford area, Lee continued to work with his dad on the farm. His
love for agriculture continued throughout his life as he maintained a hobby
farm.
On Sept. 10, 1961, at the Santa Anna
United Methodist Church near
At home Lee was meticulous about the
care of his lawn. To relax he enjoyed listening to bluegrass music from the era
of the 1940s to 1950s. Lee is also remembered to be very detail-oriented and
led a very conservative lifestyle.
Survivors include his wife, Bonnie
Smith,
A celebration of the life of Mr. Lee
R. Smith will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Good Family Funeral Home. The Rev. Henry
Sprunger will officiate. Burial will follow at Poplar Grove/Maxinkuckee IOOF
Cemetery near Culver, where military graveside rites will be conducted by the
Argos American Legion Post No. 68 and the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Honor
Guard. Friends may visit with the family from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday and one
hour prior to the service. Preferred memorials may be made in Lee's memory to
Santa Anna United Methodist Church or Hope Hospice. Electronic expressions of sympathy
may be made to the family at goodfamily@rtcol.com.
Monday, April 13, 2009
John
David Fisher
John David "J.D." FISHER, 49,
Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to
4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday in Fisher Funeral Chapel,
Funeral services will be held at 11
a.m. Tuesday in Fisher Funeral Chapel.
Interment will be in
Carolyn
K. Koenig
Carolyn K. KOENIG, 65, of
Carolyn was raised in
She is survived by her husband,
Kenneth; children, Elaine (Tony) Jones of Fort Wayne, Brian Koenig of
Linesville, Pa., and Amy (Joe) Cechvala of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Elise and
Allison Jones and Avery Cechvala; sisters, Dixie Arter of Fort Wayne and Sandra
(Tom) Sissel of Burlington, Vt.; nieces, Peggy (Charles) Good and Maureen
McCluskey; and nephews, Paul Arter and Mark Sissel.
She was preceded in death by her
brother, Jay P. Myers.
Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at
St. James Lutheran Church, 1720 Indiana 930 East,
Sue Ann Miller
Sue Ann MILLER, 60, of
Vadis
J. Ward
Vadis J. WARD, 94, of
Survivors include a daughter,
Jacqueline Gibble, Mentone; and a son, Ronald D. Ward,
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday
at King Memorial Home, Mentone. Visitation will be two hours prior to the
service at the funeral home.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Russell
Fromme
Russell FROMME, 58, of 10402 S. Indiana 15,
Sue
Ann Miller
Sue Ann MILLER, 60, of
She is survived by two daughters,
Tabatha Minix, Akron, and Heather Metheny, Plymouth; two sons, Keith Razor and
Cory Razor; and three sisters, Vicki Stephen, Phyllis Miller and Brenda Beery,
all of Rochester.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at
Good Family Funeral Home,
Hermon
Williams
Hermon
WILLIAMS, Conway,
Survivors include a daughter, Idella
Beliles,
Services will be at a later date.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Gloria Locke
Gloria LOCKE, 82,
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Russell
Fromme
Russell "Rusty" FROMME, 58, of 10402 S. Indiana 15,
Survivors include five daughters,
Betty Deidel, North Platte, Neb., Billie Moore, Rochester, Wash., Sandra Dale,
Curtis, Neb., Brittany Fromme, Rochester, Ind., and Cheyenne Fromme, Rochester,
Ind.; two sons, Bruce Fromme, North Platte, Neb., and Dakota Fromme, Rochester,
Ind.; mother, Bettie Wilson, Rochester, Ind.; father, Howard E. Fromme,
Georgetown; two sisters, Sherry Halterman, Macy, and Rebecca Fromme; and three
brothers, David Fall, Akron, Randy Singleton, North Muskegon, Mich., and
Kenneth Fromme, New Albany.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at
Good Family Funeral Home,
Gloria
Locke
Gloria LOCKE, 82,
Survivors include her sister, Jean
Burnett,
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m.
Friday at Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery,
Friday, April 17, 2009
Russell
Fromme
Russell "Rusty" FROMME, 58, of 10402 S. Indiana 15,
Survivors include five daughters,
Betty Deidel, North Platte, Neb., Billie Moore, Rochester, Wash., Sandra Dale,
Curtis, Neb., Brittany Fromme, Rochester, Ind., and Cheyenne Fromme, Rochester,
Ind.; two sons, Bruce Fromme, North Platte, Neb., and Dakota Fromme, Rochester,
Ind.; mother, Bettie Wilson, Rochester, Ind.; father, Howard E. Fromme,
Georgetown; two sisters, Sherry Halterman, Macy, and Rebecca Fromme; and four
brothers, David Fall, Akron, Randy Singleton, North Muskegon, Mich., Joe
Fromme, New Albany, and Mike Fromme, New Albany.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at
Good Family Funeral Home,
Eileen
A. Tanner
Eileen A. TANNER, 86, of
Survivors include three sons, Ronald
Tanner, Largo, Fla., George Tanner, Glendale, Ariz., and Jerry Tanner,
Columbus, Ohio; five daughters, Donna Walters, Ora, Eloise Rose, Minerva, Ohio,
Diana Fritter, Plymouth, Carolyn Craddock, Warsaw, and Jana Richardson, Tippecanoe;
and a brother, James Hazlett, La Porte.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Central
time Monday at
Saturday, April 18, 2009
David
Lee Sanders
David Lee SANDERS, 43,
Survivors include his wife, Brenda.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at
Marocco Funeral Chapel,
Monday, April 20, 2009
Louise
Clark
Mary Louise CLARK, 80, formerly of
Survivors include three sons, Ronald
Clark,
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m.
Tuesday at
Martha
A. Thompson
March 17, 1940–April 18, 2009
Martha A. THOMPSON, 69, died at her residence at 3:14 a.m. Saturday. She
had lived all of her life in the
She was born in
For over 40 years, Martha was a tax
accountant. She loved to travel, especially on cruise ships. She enjoyed
gardening and working outside. She was a member of the Plymouth Family Moose
Lodge.
Martha is survived by her two sons and
their families, Carter (Amy) Thompson and children Victoria, Colin and Kelly,
all of
Martha was preceded in death by her
parents, a son, Lane Thompson, and a brother, Leroy E. Brown.
Friends are invited to visit with the
family and share memories of Martha from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday in the
Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home,
Memorial gifts in Martha's memory may
be made to the
Elmer
Stanley
Oct. 22, 1926–April 18, 2009
Elmer Stanley THORNTON, 82, of
Mr. Thornton was born Oct. 22, 1926,
in
For 37 years he was manager and
maintenance director of Four Seasons Mobile Home Estates. He was also a
mechanic, truck driver and salesman. He was a member of the
Survivors include his wife Betty,
Rochester; three daughters, Beverly Thornton, Rochester; Joyce (Richard)
Harding, Mentone, and Janet (Phil) Schoonover, Wheaton; one son, Bruce Wiard,
Macy; grandchildren, Brad, Belinda, Victoria, Clifford, Virginia, Laura, Adam,
Nathan, Alaina, Theresa, Bruce Jr., Farah, Joshua, Justin, Janetta and Melissa;
18 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Grace
Thornton, and brother-in-law, Arden and wife Doris Cook; and eight nieces, six
nephews, and several great-nieces and great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by son
Clifford Thornton; and five brothers, Albert, Frank, Harold, Norman and
Lawrence Thornton.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday
at
Memorial contributions may be made to
Edwin
Tidd
Edwin "Bud" TIDD, 79, of
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home,
Tuesday, April 21, 1009
Edwin
L. Tidd
Jan. 28, 1930–April 17, 2009
Mr. Edwin L. "Bud" TIDD, 79,
Bud was born Jan. 28, 1930, in Ben
Davis, to John and Katherine (Lewis) Tidd. Both preceded him in death. On March
17, in
Bud was owner of E.L. Tidd Truck Lines
and Executive Coach Leasing. He was a
He enjoyed traveling across country in
his motorcoach. His favorite destinations were
Bud is survived by one daughter,
Melanie Knueven and husband Tom, Avon; two sons, Edwin Tidd Jr. and wife Cindy,
Brownsburg, and Ronald Tidd and wife Karen, Huntington; three grandchildren,
Erika Hession, Jordan Knueven and Rachel Tidd; four stepchildren, Kim York and
husband Ron, Kokomo, Karla Hack and husband Mike, Peru, Kevin Livengood and
wife Georgetta, Muncie, and Kraig Livengood and wife Dara, Mentone; and six
stepgranchildren.
Preceding him in death were his parents
and a brother Jonathon in 1980.
A celebration of the life of Mr. Edwin
L. "Bud" Tidd will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Good Family Funeral
Home,
Wednesday, April 22,2009
Marilyn
Leanna Blacketor
April
23, 1922-Jan. 25, 2009
Marilyn Leanna BLACKETOR, 86, Rochester and Sky Valley, Calif., passed away on
Jan. 25, 2009, in Palm Springs, Calif., following a short illness.
She was born April 23, 1922, in Macy,
the daughter of Ross Earl and Carrie (Friend) Baldwin. On Feb. 15, 1942, in
Marilyn graduated from Mount San
Antonio College, Walnut,
Marilyn and Jim lived in
Marilyn is survived by her dear friend
and companion of thirteen years, J.P. "Jake" Bates,
She was preceded in death by her two
brothers, Wayne Baldwin and Ronald Baldwin, and a sister, Carol Black.
Memorial services will be conducted at
2 p.m. Saturday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home,
Memorial contributions may be made to
Hope Hospice of
Bruce
Colley
Bruce COLLEY, 65, died Thursday at his residence in
Services will be at 1 p.m. May 2,
2009, at Retro Bistro Restaurant,
Arrangements are by Harrison-Metzger
& Rans Funeral Homes, Kewanna.
Albert
L. Hunt
Albert L. HUNT, 61, of
Survivors include a brother, Charles
Hunt,
Services will be Saturday at 4 p.m. at
9465 E. 100 North,
Arrangements are entrusted to Hartzler
Funeral Home,
Susan
Kay Newnes
Nov.
27, 1944 - April 19, 2009
Susan Kay NEWNES, 64,
Born Nov. 27, 1944, in
Susan was a bartender/waitress at the
Ambers, Elks Lodge 66 and VFW Post No. 3790.
She enjoyed spending time loving and
laughing with her family and friends.
Surviving are her children, Bryan
Eisenbise, Indianapolis, Cornell Eisenbise, Kentucky, Tracy Pugh and companion,
Eric Hunter, and Adam Newnes and wife Crystal, all of Logansport; grandchildren
Amber Eisenbise, Cornell Eisenbise, Izak Eisenbise, LaMar Pugh, Garrett Cook,
Dominic Newnes, Drew Newnes, Brianna Newnes and Dawson Newnes, all of
Logansport; sisters Karen Prisco and husband, Joe, Florida, and Nancy Fazzio,
Illinois; brother Jay Keller and wife, Linda, Florida; aunt and uncle Judy and
Stan Musgrave, Rochester; cousins Shelley and husband Rick Abbott, Rochester,
Lance and wife Andrea Musgrave, and Craig and wife Raquel Musgrave and their
children, all of Edmond, Okla.; and several nieces, nephews and other cousins.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday in Gundrum Funeral Home. Dr. Horace Smith will officiate. Burial will
be in
Memorials may be made to the American
Cancer Society.
Paul
Norman Summy
April 23,
1936-April 19, 2009
Paul Norman SUMMY, 72, of 3385 S. 275 East,
Paul was born April 23, 1936, in
He was a foundry worker for Dalton
Foundry for 50 years. He was of the Methodist faith. He was a member of the 25
year
Survivors include his wife Willodean,
Warsaw; two daughters, Karen (Gregg) Foster, Mentone, and Peggy (Glen) Tharp,
Warsaw; one sister, Mary Rose, Mentone; five grandchildren, Kiley, Aaron and
Joshua Foster, Mentone, Sarah Tharp, Warsaw, and Lamar Tharp, Warsaw; and four
great-grandchildren.
Paul was preceded in death by a
brother, Clyde Summy.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at
McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel,
Memorials may be sent to the National
Kidney Foundation of Indiana,
Nawasa
Vires
Nawasa VIRES, 76, of
Survivors include two daughters,
Deborah Jane Matthews,
Services will be at noon Thursday at
McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel,
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Margery
H. Overmyer
Margery
H. OVERMYER, 84, of
Arrangements
are pending at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home,
Roger
Jones
August
18, 1947-April 21, 2009
Roger Lee JONES, 61, Twelve Mile, passed away at 11:29 p.m. Tuesday
at
Born August 18, 1947, in
Survivors include three daughters,
Jennifer Lynn Pritt, Greenwood, Tina Marie See and husband Brook, Twelve Mile,
and Tammy Lee Jones, Twelve Mile; nine grandchildren, Rachel Nicole Pritt,
Nicholas Ryan Pritt, Kelsey Marie Moss, Corey Evan Moss, Timothy Allen Huff,
Joe Thomas Cattin, Elaine Kathryn Sue Ann Taylor, Jadyn A. See, and Cassie Jo
See; and one brother, Melvin L. Jones, Francesville.
He was employed at Matthew-Warren,
Funeral services will be held at 10:30
a.m. Saturday at McClain Funeral Home,
Memorial contributions may be made to
Relay for Life. Arrangements have been entrusted to McClain Funeral Home,
www.mcclainfh.com
Leona
Taylor
Dec.
3, 1917-April 21, 2009
Leona F. TAYLOR, 91, of
Leona was born on Dec. 3, 1917, in
Leona and W. Kenneth Taylor were
united in marriage on June 3, 1935, in
Leona is survived by her two
daughters, Cheryl and Garry Bowman,
Van Gilder Funeral Home was in charge
of the services. A family service for Leona was held. Burial was in
Friends are invited to sign the guest
book and share memories with the
Friday, April 24, 2009
Margery
H. Overmyer
July
21, 1924-April 22, 2009
Margery Louise Hodson OVERMYER, 84, died at 1:28 p.m. Wednesday at the Howard Regional Health System
hospital,
Mrs. Overmyer was vice president and
treasurer of The Sentinel Corp. She took an active part in the operation of The
Rochester Sentinel as LifeStyles editor and in numerous business office
positions.
Born July 21, 1924, in
Marge was a 1942 graduate of
On June 1, 1946, she married Jack K.
Overmyer; the couple met while students at IU's
She and Jack lived in
She was head librarian of the Fulton
County Public Library, 1967 to 1969, and also served as president of the
library's board of directors. She was founder and first president of Friends of
the Fulton County Public Library. Later, she directed arrangements that
resulted in demolition of the former
A charter member and past president of
Beta Mu chapter of Tri Kappa,
She also was charter member and first
secretary of the Fulton County Round Barn Festival committee in 1971 and a
charter member of the board of trustees for public television Channel 34, South
Bend-Elkhart.
She served two terms as a member of
the Alumni Council of Indiana University's
Cooking was one of her passions. She
shared it with readers of The Sentinel on a regular basis. Her last column, The
Good Cooker, appeared on April 16.
Besides her husband, she is survived
by three daughters and sons-in-law, Laura and Fred Brown, Howe, Elizabeth and
Gary Madlem, Rochester, and Sarah and Bill Wilson, Rochester; three
grandchildren, Jack Oldroyd, Elkhart, Luke and wife Nancy Wilson, Waddy, Ky.,
and Hannah Wilson, Loughborough, England; a sister, Mrs. Milton (Joann) Meigs,
Lake Forest, Ill.; two sisters-in-law, June Brinkroeger, Rochester, and Jean
Hodson, Naples, Fla. Preceding her in death were a daughter, Jennifer Overmyer,
in 1999; a grandson, Robert Nelson, in 1989; and a brother, Richard Hodson, in
1978.
The family will arrange a memorial
service for Margery H. Overmyer after the impending birth of her first
great-grandchild and the arrival of Hannah from
Malissie
Sanders
Malissie SANDERS, 98, of Culver, died Monday at Miller's Merry Manor,
Culver.
Survivors include three sons, Jesse
Taylor,
Graveside services will be at
Saturday, April 25, 2009
No
Obituaries
Monday, April 27, 2009
Dewight
Manns
Dewight MANNS, 59, of 8520 E. 250 South,
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn,
Services will be at 10:30 a.m.
Thursday at Hartzler Funeral Home,
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Fred
E. Hartle
Feb.
4, 1922 - April 27, 2009
Fred E. HARTLE, 87,
He was born Feb. 4, 1922, in Burrows
Camp, the son of Fred and Maude (Passmore) Hartle. On May 16, 1946, in
Mr. Hartle retired from Libby's in
He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic
Church, the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He enjoyed
flying, woodworking, yard work, gardening and reading.
Survivors include his sons, Wes and
wife Jean Hartle, Logansport, Ken and wife Ellen Hartle, Riverside, Calif.;
daughter, Chris Sewell, Macy; grandchildren, Tracy Cochrane, Ocoee, Fla., Shawn
Hartle, Corona, Calif., Jon Hartle, Stafford, Va.; four stepgrandchildren; four
stepgreat-grandchildren; half brothers, Keith Mills, Michigan City, and Ralph
Mills, Ohio; half sister, Iris Nova, Florida; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, two sisters, one half
brother, and one half sister.
Funeral Mass will be conducted at 10
a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church,
Memorial contributions may be made to
Hope Hospice of
Dewight
Manns
April
4, 1950 - April 26, 2009
Dewight MANNS, 59, of 8520 E. 250 South,
He was born April 4, 1950, in
Dewight graduated from
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn,
Akron; mother, Oma Manns, Akron; daughter, Carissa and husband Jacob
Boomershine, Craigville; son, Charlie and wife Jennifer Manns, Greenville,
S.C.; four grandchildren, Mason, Garrett, Elise and Kate; two sisters, Dee and
husband Joe Dague, Kewanna, and Diann and husband Wayne Grube, Rochester; and a
brother, Dewayne and wife Carolyn Manns, Yantis, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his father
on July 4, 2004.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m.
Thursday at Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron, with Pastor
Chad McAtee officiating. Burial will be at
Memorial contributions may be sent to
Sweetwater Assembly of God,
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Janet
Riffle
Janet Sue RIFFLE, 76, of
Survivors include two daughters, Kelly
Franklin,
Services will be at 10 a.m., Friday,
at Good Family Funeral Home,
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Janet
Sue Riffle
Jan.
26, 1933 - April 28, 2009
Janet Sue RIFFLE, 76, of
She was born Jan. 26, 1933, in
Janet graduated as a proud member of
the Rochester High School Class of 1951. In
As a loyal devoted employee at Topps
Safety Apparel, Janet was a seamstress. She totally loved going to work and
sharing in the camaraderie, treasuring her many friends she regarded as
extended family. With a remarkable work ethic she continued her dedication to
Topps until her retirement at age 75, just four months ago.
An accomplished seamstress, Janet will
be remembered especially for her creativity in making custom dolls, from
Cabbage Patch to Raggedy Ann & Andy, for Kelly and Kerry. She also created
clothing for Barbie dolls. As the children grew up, "Mom" always kept
them clothed, with her special designs. To relax, in her spare time she enjoyed
reading mysteries and playing the piano was a source of great satisfaction. Her
garden provided summertime activities from the planting to canning. Janet
shared the harvest of sweet corn, tomatoes and beans with her family and
special friends.
Janet was one of seven children. The
importance of family was instilled in Janet as a young woman. The significance
of family was carried on and reflected by her as the matriarch of the Riffle
family. Holidays were paramount as Janet embraced each holiday celebration
preparing special meals for all to enjoy. Sugar and Spice, her domestic
short-haired felines, were also important family members.
Janet is survived by two daughters,
Kelly Franklin, Rochester, and Kerry Nelson and husband Brian, Rochester; one
son, Jacob "Hank" Riffle and wife Chris, Akron; daughter-in-law,
Gayle Riffle, Rochester; eight grandchildren, Aaron Walters, Aubry Franklin,
Branden Nelson and wife Priscilla, Brett Nelson and wife Erin, Brittany Riffle,
Kyle Riffle, Mindy Lewis, Dustin Lewis; four great-grandchildren, Brooke
Nelson, Alexsis Nelson, Addison Nelson, Vallorie Nelson; one sister, Bette
Reynolds, Rochester; and one brother, Charles Miller, Rochester.
She was preceded by her parents;
husband; a son Ralph "Barney" Riffle Jr. on Nov. 11, 2006, and a
foster son Kevin Jenkins on July 4, 2001; a sister, Margaret Shearer; and three
brothers, Jake Miller, Jim Miller, Ernie Overmyer.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, at
Good Family Funeral Home,
Memorials may be made in Janet's name
to Hope Hospice of
Miriam
Louise Gordon
Jan.
18, 1923 - April 28, 2009
Miriam Louise GORDON, 86,
Born Jan. 18, 1923, in
She was a member of the Macy Christian
Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Anna
Garrison, Peru; one son, John Hoagland and wife Dianne, Twelve Mile; six
granddaughters, Kimyl Lynne Raderstorf, Paula Jean Isley, Christine Ann
Whitney, Elizabeth Suzanne Jones, Ruth Lee Glesige, and Tonnie Vigar; 10
great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter; two sisters, Betty Klampe,
Minn., and Alice Hively, Rochester.
She was preceded in death by one son,
Terry Gene Hoagland; and one great-grandson, Ian Raderstorf; and three
brothers.
Funeral services will be held at 2
p.m. Saturday at McClain Funeral Home,
McClain Funeral Home, 3500 W. Indiana
16,
www.mcclainfh.com
Friday, May 1, 2009
Marjorie A. Wolfe
Marjorie A. WOLFE, 72, of
Survivors include her husband Courtney;
five children, Jim Wolfe, Medaryville, Pattie Newgent,
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in
the Good Family Funeral Home,
Saturday, May 2, 2009
J. Richard Coffing
J. Richard COFFING, 87, of 5255 E. 1400 North, Roann, died at 12:35 p.m.
at Timbercrest Retirement Community,
Arrangements are pending at Hartzler
Funeral Home,
Marjorie
A. Wolfe
July
12, 1936 - April 29, 2009
Marjorie A. WOLFE, 72, of
Marge was born in
Marge embraced Christianity. She
enjoyed reading her Bible and other books of religious content. As a member of
the First Baptist Church of Rochester, she sang in the choir and served as
Sunday school and Bible study teacher. Courtney joined her to lead the Baptist
youth in B.Y.F.
She annually planted a colorful flower
garden that enhanced the grounds of her home. Vegetable gardening was another
summer activity that was enjoyed by her family. Relaxing at home she enjoyed
the music of the Big Band Era, especially Glen Miller. Challenging word puzzles
was a test she welcomed each day. As a poet Marge authored numerous pieces of
inspirational poetry on the importance of and simplicity of life.
As the matriarch of the family, Marge
was always there to nurture as a loving wife, devoted mother, dedicated grandmother
to her 20 grandchildren, and an adoring great-grandmother for the fourth
generation of six.
Marjorie is survived by her husband
Courtney; five children, Jim Wolfe and wife Geneva, Medaryville, Pattie Newgent
and husband Craig, Fort Wayne, Darlene Harris and husband Richard, Wabash,
Becky Mast and husband Jeff, Spicherville, and Janet Border, Wabash; 20
grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Marilyn Cook, Fort
Wayne, and Margaret Wallace, Fort Wayne. Many nieces and nephews also survive.
She was preceded in death by her
parents and three brothers, Earl, Charles and John Wallace.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in
the Good Family Funeral Home,
Preferred memorial contributions may
be made to
Monday, May 4, 2009
Martha
C. Andrews
June 8, 1921 – May 1, 2009
Martha C. ANDREWS, 87, died at 9:30 p.m. Friday at Miller's Merry
Manor,
Martha was born June 8, 1921, in
She was a homemaker and lived most of
her life in
Survivors include two sons, Dennis R.
"Denny" (Millie) Andrews,
She was preceded in death by her
husband, the Rev. John Andrews, on Dec. 5, 1995, and her brother, Wallace G.
Thompson, on January 12, 1989.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw, with the Rev. Brian Sewell of
Whippoorwill Community Church, Rochester, officiating. Visitation will be from
4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at
Memorials may be sent to
J.
Richard Coffing
July 11, 1922 – May 1, 2009
J. Richard "Dick" COFFING, 86, of 5255 E. 1400 North, Roann (
Dick was born July 11, 1922, in
Dick graduated from
Survivors include his wife, Gladys;
one daughter, Rita and husband Greg Slater, North Manchester; two sons James L.
and wife Sharon Coffing, Lake Villa, Ill., and Ronald D. and wife Deb Coffing,
Monticello; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; five sisters, June
Garrow, Mishawaka, Rachael and husband Kenneth Stewart, Mishawaka, Nina and
husband Max Lynch, Rochester, Betty and husband Ed Lewis, Twelve Mile, and Joan
Coffing, Indianapolis; and one brother, Dewey and wife Virginia Coffing,
Burnettsville.
He was preceded in death by two
brothers, Donald Coffing and William Coffing.
Services will be at noon Tuesday at
Hartzler Funeral Home,
Memorial contributions may be made to
Kathryn
Elnora Cummins
Kathryn "Katie" Elnora CUMMINS, 101, of Culver, died Friday at Miller's Merry Manor,
Culver.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday
at Bonine-Odom Funeral Home, Culver, with visitation one hour prior to the
service at the funeral home.
Cleon
D. Overmyer
June 7, 1923 – April 30, 2009
Cleon D. OVERMYER, 85, North Manchester, died at 2:35 p.m. Thursday at
Mr. Overmyer was born in Leiters Ford
on June 7, 1923, to William McKinley and Grace (Johnson) Overmyer, both of whom
preceded him in death. On June 1, 1944, he married Iris Virginia Blackwell, and
she preceded him in death Sept. 9, 1994.
He graduated from
Survivors include his sons, Michael
(Peggy) Overmyer,
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday
at McKee Mortuary,
Memorials may be made to
Nancy
Lou Sayger
June 8, 1927 – May 2, 2009
Nancy Lou SAYGER, 81,
She was born June 8, 1927, in
Mrs. Sayger graduated from the Gary
Methodist School of Nursing and was a registered nurse, having worked at
Woodlawn Hospital,
Survivors include her son, Paul Sayger
and special friend, Laura Sheppard, Tippecanoe; daughters Linda Sayger,
Rochester, and Sarah Sayger and husband Robert Becht, Monticello;
daughter-in-law, Maria Sayger, Kokomo; grandchildren, Matthew and wife Maureen
Rochelle Sayger, Muncie, Mark A. Sayger, Benjamin Sayger, and Brandon Sayger,
all of Kokomo, Edna Becht and Savannah Becht, Monticello; great-grandson, Charlie
Sayger, Muncie; sister, Mary Rinehart, Danville; brother, Charles William and
wife Martha Baker, Plymouth; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; infant son, Mark E. Sayger; and sister, Barbara Baker Hartman.
Funeral services will be conducted at
7 p.m. Wednesday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home,
Memorial contributions may be made to
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Margery
H. Overmyer
A memorial service for Margery H. OVERMYER, 84, of
Charlene
J. Vaughn
April
25, 1937 - May 3, 2009
Charlene J. VAUGHN, 72,
She was born April 25, 1937, in
Bourbon, the daughter of Floyd K. "Kenny" and Thelma M. (Snyder)
Nuell. On July 10, 1960, in Greentown, she married Orville "Arkie"
Vaughn Jr. He preceded her in death Nov. 5, 2007.
Mrs. Vaughn had been a homemaker and
florist. She enjoyed fishing, mushroom hunting and hummingbirds.
Survivors include her sons, Todd
Vaughn, Rochester, and Trent Vaughn and companion Missy Reed, Rochester;
daughters, Jacqueline D. Lewis, Rochester, Kim and husband Bill Rogers,
Rochester, and Mara and husband Brian Miles, Driver, Ark.; grandchildren,
Alonda Fansler, Travis Kiggins, Tiffany Lewis, Kristle Pegler, Elizabeth
Butcher, Maci Tate, Todd Vaughn Jr., Justin Tate, Adrian Vaughn, Jeremy
Fansler, Stacey Wilson, Brandy Hensley, and Donnie Rogers; thirteen
great-grandchildren; brother, James Nuell, Warsaw; sister-in-law, Janet Nuell,
Warsaw; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; son, Tommy D. Lewis; daughter-in-law, Stacey Vaughn; and brother,
Weldon Nuell.
Friends may visit from 10 a.m. to noon
Thursday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home,
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
No
Obituaries
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Richard
W. Stoll
Richard W. STOLL died Monday at
St. Clare Medical Center in Crawfordsville.
Services will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday at
Frain Mortuary, Winamac, and a funeral Mass is scheduled for 10:30 a.m.
Saturday in St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac. Visitation will be from 3
p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at Frain Mortuary.
Lloyd
L. Woods
Lloyd L. WOODS, 81, of
Survivors include his wife, Mary
Joanna Woods, Rochester; one daughter, Cynthia McGuire, Camdenton, Mo.; two
sons, Dan Woods, Warsaw, and Lanny Woods, Tenn.; a brother, Don Woods, Warsaw;
and three sisters, Maxine Goon, Leesburg, Sadie Summy, Warsaw, and Gloria Jean
Wade, Warsaw.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday
at Good Family Funeral Home,
Friday, May 8, 2009
Jo
Bowman
Jo (Showley) BOWMAN, 72, passed away Wednesday at her home in
She was born in
Surviving are her daughters, Brenda
(Ronald) Gary, and Teresa G. Haskins, both of Fort Wayne; brother, Jim (Judy)
Showley, Rochester; sisters, Caroline (Ralph) Barts, Huntington, and Pat
(Glenn) Faircloth, Goldsboro, N.C.; grandchildren, Bree (Robert) Mullins, Amy
(Eric) Dehner, April (Joshua) Augustine, Brook (Chris) Ringenberg and Amber
Gary, all of Fort Wayne; and great-grandchildren, Alexis, Taylor, Justin and
Ella Dehner, and Daisy Augustine.
She was preceded in death by her
parents, Harlin and Lois (Zegafuse) Showley.
Services will be at 7 p.m., Monday, at
D.O. McComb and Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home,
Memorials may be made to the American
Red Cross. To sign the online guest book, go to www.mccombandsons.com or
Tributes.com.
Randall
H. Furnivall
Randall H. "Munchkin" FURNIVALL, 57, of
Survivors include his wife, Kathy Sue;
a daughter, Janella Furnivall,
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in
the Good Family Funeral Home,
James
Lewis Johnson
James Lewis JOHNSON, 63,
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home,
James
Michael Kring
James Michael KRING, 49, 2403
Arrangements are pending at
Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
Patricia
Martin
Patricia MARTIN, 73,
Arrangements are pending at
Bonine-Odom Funeral Home, Culver.
Paul
B. Wease
March
17, 1923 - May 7, 2009
Paul B. WEASE, 86,
He was born March 17, 1923, in
The
Survivors include his wife, Mary; one
daughter, Marianne Wease,
Funeral services will be conducted at
3 p.m. Saturday at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home,
Lloyd
L. Woods
April
12, 1928 - May 6, 2009
Lloyd L. "Fuzz" WOODS, 81, of
Lloyd was born April 12, 1928, in
He retired from Black Oxcide as a
truck driver and had also driven truck for Nelsons Trucking, hauling livestock
around the
With great pride Lloyd enlisted with
the United States Army and served our country during the Korean War. As an avid
outdoorsman Fuzz embraced nature as he camped out under the stars. One of his
favorite locations was
A memorable camping trip to the shores
of
Survivors include his wife, Mary,
Rochester; one daughter, Cynthia McGuire, Camdenton, Mo.; two sons, Dan Woods,
Warsaw, and Lanny Woods, Tenn.; several grandchildren; a brother, Don Woods,
Warsaw; three sisters, Maxine Goon, Leesburg, Sadie Summy, Warsaw, and Gloria
Jean Wade, Warsaw; one sister-in-law, Janet Woods, Palestine, Ind.; and
numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday
at Good Family Funeral Home,
Preferred memorials may be made to
Hope Hospice or Hickory Creek Health Care Center. Electronic expressions of
sympathy may be made to his family at goodfamily@rtcol.com.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Randall H. Furnivall
Dec. 31, 1951 - May 7, 2009
Randall H. "Munchkin" FURNIVALL, 57, of
On Dec. 31, 1951, Randall H. Furnivall was born to Donald
H. and Naomi Jean (Carpenter) Furnivall. He was married to Kathy Sue Smith on
Dec. 22, 1974, in
Randy's life story begins on a unique note. He was born 3
1/2 months premature, weighing a mere 1 pound 12 ounces. When he was allowed to
come home he was brought in a shoe box. He was so tiny that he slept in a
dresser drawer.
As a young man, a proud Zebra, graduating from
Randy, known by his best friends as "Munchkin,"
proved that size doesn't matter. Overcoming many odds he was dealt, Randy
answered with a positive attitude, highly motivated to persevere with grace and
style. With his hustle, work ethic and common sense and great desire to help
others he was an example for all to follow. He accomplished many things in his
life of 57 years - and his influence was one of his greatest gifts - leaving a
rippling effect to all of the lives he touched.
As a 32-year member of the Fulton County Emergency
Management Association, Randy was currently serving as communications chief. He
also served the Fulton County CB Club as president for a number of years. Randy
was also a member of the
A collector of die cast cars of the 1950s to 1970s, Randy
also loved the music of Jan and Dean and the Beach Boys. In the early years it
was Randy who enjoyed the camaraderie of sharing the daily events at Hardee's
over coffee. More recently the coffee guys enjoy talking over the events of the
day at Wendy's. Randy was always there in the thick of things.
Following his graduation from RHS he attended the Elkhart
Workshop for the Blind. Randy was recognized for his ability to motivate his
classmates by common sense. His solid work ethic was also noted - as a hustler
and the go to man to get the job done!
Randy was a man of many talents. Early on in his career he
worked at Kentucky Fried Chicken and the Cedar Post Restaurant. He was also a
dispatcher for the Rochester Police Department. As a bookkeeper he worked for
RSVP and the Area V Council on Aging. As a mechanic he helped Jack Utter
repairing mopeds and bicycles. Later utilizing his small engine repair skills,
he opened a shop in his garage and repaired mowers and other small engines.
Randy always kept busy helping others with a variety of odd jobs, as providing
for his family was essential.
Randy was a caring and a giving human, willing to share the
shirt off his back. He enjoyed organizing and promoting fish fries and chili
suppers for charity with the proceeds directed to
Of supreme importance to Randy was his family. Together
they enjoyed outings to
Randy was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Esther
Smith, and his brother-in-law, Karl Smith.
A celebration of the life of Mr. Randall H.
"Munchkin" Furnivall will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Good
Family Funeral Home,
Preferred memorials may be made to the Fulton County
Special Olympics,
Monday, May 11, 2009
James
Michael Kring
James Michael KRING, 49, 2403
Survivors include his significant
friend, Elizabeth Daugherty; former spouse Cathy Thomas; two daughters, Andre'a
Kring and Alyssa Kring, both of Plymouth; two sons, Chandler Kring and Kenric
Kring, both of Plymouth; and one sister, Dawn Truster, Franklin.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m.
Monday at the
Jeannette
F. Mollenhour
Jeannette F. MOLLENHOUR, 94, of Woodland Manor,
Arrangements are pending at King
Memorial Home, Mentone.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Clara
L. Parker
March
21, 1921 - May 10, 2009
Clara L. PARKER, 88, of
Clara was born March 21, 1921, in Etna
Green to William A. and Faye (Fawley) Schooley. She was married Sept. 10, 1939,
to Robert Parker, who preceded her in death April 30, 1993.
She was a graduate of
Clara is survived by two daughters,
Patricia Smith, Bremen, and Betty Price, Sarasota, Fla.; two sons, Jon and wife
LouAnn Parker, Silver Lake, and Steve and wife Karen Parker, Noblesville; 12
grandchildren, Christy Weldy, Terry Smith, Tony Smith, Vickie Herrick, Blaine
Price, Brenda Massingille, Marla Howard, Chad Bailey, Darren Parker, Andria
Harshman, Zach Parker and Laura Parker; 22 great-grandchildren; three
great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mildred Neer, Lake Placid, Fla.
She was preceded in death by a
daughter, Dixie Bailey, and a sister, Fern Reichard.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday
at King Memorial Home,
Memorial contributions may be made to
the American Cancer Society, and online condolences may be made by visiting
www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Margery
H. Overmyer
A
memorial service for Margery H. OVERMYER, 84, of
Mrs.
Overmyer, who battled Parkinson’s disease for nine years, died April 22 at
Howard Regional Health System hospital,
Jeannette
F. Mollenhour
Jeannette F. MOLLENHOUR, 94, of Woodland Manor,
Survivors include two daughters,
Janice Felix,
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday
at King Memorial Home, Mentone. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Thursday at the funeral home.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Charles
Wayne Redinger
Charles Wayne REDINGER, 84, of
Survivors include his wife Pauline
(Swears) Redinger; two sons, Charles A. Redinger,
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday
in the Good Family Funeral Home,
Thomas
Alan Leffel
April
20, 1946 - May 12, 2009
Thomas Alan LEFFEL, 63, Metea, passed away at 5:59 p.m. Tuesday at his
residence.
Born April 20, 1946, in
He owned and operated the Fulton Pub
for the past 25 years.
Survivors include his mother, Delores
Hodson and husband Carl, Mexico, Ind.; two sons, Brent Alan Leffel and wife
Cherree, Highland, and Brook Wayne Leffel and wife Donika, Israel; one daughter,
Toma Marie Campbell and husband Jim, Rochester; grandchildren, Allison Caldwell
and Sarah Amich, both of Rochester, Ava and Daniel Leffel, Highland, and
Bennett Leffel, Israel; and brothers, William "Bill" Leffel and wife
Margaret, Peru, Ind., David Leffel and wife Virginia, Peru, Ind., Steve Leffel
and wife Mary, Fort Wayne, and Stanley Leffel and wife Janet, Antioch, Tenn.
Friends are invited to call from 11
a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at McClain Funeral Home. Private burial will be at
Memorial contributions may be made to
Relay for Life. The online guest book may be signed at www.mcclainfh.com.
Friday, May 15, 2009
Randall
Lee Mow
Randall Lee MOW, 65, of
Survivors
include a daughter, Christine Kneifel,
Services
will be at 3 p.m. Saturday in the Good Family Funeral Home,
Charles
Wayne Redinger
April
2, 1925 - May 13, 2009
Charles Wayne REDINGER, 84, of
On June 14, 2007, Wayne and his wife
Pauline celebrated 60 years of marriage. Their union produced two sons, Charles
and Eldon. The family tree continued to grow later with the additions of four
grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
As a songwriter,
He is survived by his wife, Pauline;
two sons, Charles A. Redinger and wife Peggy, Greenfield, and Eldon W. Redinger
and wife Linda, Winamac; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two
sisters, Hilda McGowen and husband Merle, Rochester, and Gladys Thomas, Fort
Wayne.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; a grandson, Jamie Redinger; four sisters, Eva Dean, Burnice,
Annabelle, and Zonna; and a brother Lloyd.
A celebration of the life of Charles
Wayne Redinger will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Good Family Funeral
Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester, with honored friend Mark Rodriguez
officiating. Friends may visit with his family from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and
one hour prior to his services. The LeRoy Shelton American Legion Post No. 36
and the Manitou VFW Post No. 1343 will accord a graveside military honors
service.
Preferred memorials may be made to
Hope Hospice. Electronic expressions of sympathy may be made to his family at
goodfamily@rtcol.com.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Joseph
H. Brown
August
20, 1923 - May 13, 2009
Joseph H. BROWN, 85, passed away at 10:10 p.m. Wednesday in
Joe was born in
Joe and Bonnie spent their first years
of marriage in
Joe was an avid fisherman and enjoyed
many trips to
He is survived by his wife; two sons,
Robert D. Brown and Donald D. Brown and wife Bari; son-in-law, Steve McPike;
nine grandchildren, Rebecca (Jason) VanHaecke, Kim (Travis) Donson, Amber
(Jason) Wasson, Daniel (Kayla) Brown, Carrie (Scott) Perkins, Brian (Andrea)
McPike, Christopher Brown, Donald (Becky) Brown, and Joshua (Heather) Brown; 26
great-grandchildren; three brothers, Kenneth Brown, Rochester, John Brown and
wife Neva, Ashland, Ky., and R. Max Brown and wife Delores, Palestine, Ind.;
and two sisters, Dorothy Bixler, Athens, Ind., and Grace Marie and husband C.
Allen Miller, Rochester.
He was preceded in death by a
daughter, Mariel June McPike; his parents; three brothers, George Brown, Thomas
Brown, and Ira Brown; and two great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday
at Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Allen officiating.
Entombment will follow at
Randall
Lee Mow
August
24, 1943 - May 14, 2009
Randall "Butch" Lee MOW, 65, of
Randy was born in
As a father Randy taught his children,
Christy, Greg and Gary, appreciation of music from an early age. Sometimes in
the evening they would relax and sit around the kitchen table singing gospel
and country while he accompanied them on guitar. They built on their
experiences by performing at local churches and occasional opportunities for
karaoke. He began his entertainment career locally with Art Burge and the
Country Showman, a group that performed around northern
In the early '80s after his children
were grown, Randy struck out on his own and headed to
Randy also enjoyed restoration and
competition with his 1992 black Chevy Silverado. He won first place in the 1967
- present class for trucks at the annual Red Hot Car, Truck and Cycle show
hosted by the Blacktop Cruisers Car Club in 2008.
As a storyteller, Randy would always
tell of accounts of the many people he'd met - some of them household
personalities and big named stars that he'd chauffeured in his sleek black
Cadillac stretch limousine, while he was in
He is survived by a daughter, Christine
Kneifel and husband Ken,
He was preceded in death by his
parents.
A celebration of the life of Mr. Randall
"Butch" Mow will be at 3 p.m. today at the Good Family Funeral Home,
Preferred memorials may be made to
Brian
Jay Rouch
Brian Jay ROUCH, 47, of 719 E. 425 North,
Brian is survived by two daughters,
Layne M. Rouch and Abigail Rouch, both of
Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in
the Good Family Funeral Home,
Monday, May 18, 2009
Brian
J. Rouch
Sept. 11, 1961 – May 14, 2009
Brian J. ROUCH, 47, of 719 E. 425 North,
Brian was born in
As a dedicated employee of
To relax Brian took great joy suiting
up with his leathers and climbing aboard one of his Harleys. There was nothing
quite like cruising on his bike, while enjoying the freedom of catching the
wind. Usually a friend or two would join him, but occasionally he'd ride with a
larger group, his buddies from ABATE. Brian was the proud owner of a 1997 Fat
Boy and a 2007 Electric Glide Full Dress. Relaxing at home he enjoyed the music
of Neil Young.
Brian leaves behind his precious
daughters and son, loving parents, adoring niece, his buddies from ABATE and
all of his Kroger family and friends to cherish his memory, while remembering
the good times they shared.
Brian is survived by two daughters,
Laynie M. Rouch and Abigail Rouch, at home; a son, Brandon J. Rouch, Las Vegas,
Nev., his parents, Leroy "Dutch" and Jean Ann Rouch, Fulton; and
niece, Lindsey N. Rouch. He was preceded in death by a brother Craig LeRoy
Rouch on May 7, 2001.
A celebration of the life of Mr. Brian
J. Rouch will be held Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Good Family Funeral Home,
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Betty
Routt
Betty ROUTT, 82, loving wife, mother, grandmother and
great-grandmother, passed away from a stroke Monday surrounded by her family.
Betty was born in LaPorte to Lewis and
Laura Eggert. She was the first of seven Eggert children, all of whom still
live in the LaPorte area.
Betty fell in love with John Routt and
married him Nov. 28, 1947. She and John had the joy of bringing five wonderful
children into this world. Their children include Dan Routt and wife, Janice;
Pat Alspaugh and deceased husband, Dave; Janet Wakefield and husband, Bill; Pam
Ranly and Dick Biggs; and Wayne Routt, deceased. Betty and John were blessed
with six beautiful grandchildren and 10 glorious great-grandchildren.
Betty was a lifelong servant leader in
She was a member of the Allen Township
Extension Homemakers Club for over 50 years and remained active with the
Betty was also an active volunteer at
A service celebrating the life of
Betty Routt will be held at 10 a.m. Friday. Friends may visit with the family
from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and one hour prior to the service. Viewing and
funeral will be at the
The family requests, in lieu of
flowers, that contributions be made to the
Robert
G. Taylor
Robert G. TAYLOR, 88, of 3774 E. 500 South, Macy, died Monday at
Woodbridge Health Campus,
Survivors include his wife, Norma
Kinley,
Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in
the Good Family Funeral Home,
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Gloria
Ballenger
Gloria BALLENGER, 81, of
She is survived by her husband,
Herbert A. Ballenger,
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday
in the First Christian Church of
Robert
Allen Bowell
Robert "Bob" Allen BOWELL, 59, of
Survivors include his mother, Helen
Bowell,
Memorial services will be held at a
later date at the
James
Lewis Johnson
May
20, 1945 - May 6, 2009
James Lewis JOHNSON, 63, of
He was born in
James worked for Landstar Trucking,
enjoying his time on the road taking a long haul. Many miles were also spent on
his Harley, a 1976 Pan Head, often sharing those rides with members of the
Harley bikers group "Just Friends." Restoring cars and engine work
was a hobby he greatly enjoyed.
James is survived by a daughter,
Nicole Becker, South Riding,
A celebration of the life of James
Johnson will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Good Family Funeral Home,
Electronic expressions of sympathy may
be made to the family at goodfamily@rtcol.com.
Mary
Ann Swafford
Jan.
28, 1935 - May 18, 2009
Mary Ann SWAFFORD, 74, of
Mary Ann was born Jan. 28, 1935, in
Mary Ann was a homemaker looking after
her family's needs. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy. She enjoyed yard
work, birds and nature. She loved attending to flowers and her philosophy was
"if it is green, it will grow."
Survivors include one daughter,
Patricia Ann and husband Cordell Hull, Akron; two sons, Ricky Lee Swafford,
Akron, and Michael and wife Debbie Swafford, Warsaw; six grandchildren, Damon
Prater, Adam Hull, and Matthew, Daniel, Whitney and Morgan Swafford; one
sister, June and husband James Dillard, Lebanon, Tenn.; and two brothers, Danny
and wife Lou Willard, Silver Lake, and Charles Willard, Silver Lake.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; her husband; two sisters, Janie Sitts and Margaret Ramsey; and five
brothers, Lloyd Pete, Wayne, Anthony, James Mark and Johnny Willard.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at
Hunter Funeral Home in
For online condolences visit
www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Robert
G. Taylor
Oct.
16, 1920 - May 18, 2009
Mr. Robert G. TAYLOR, 88, of 3774 E. 500 South, Macy, passed away at 10:02
a.m. Monday at Woodbridge Health Campus,
Robert was born in
Robert was a graduate from
He began teaching children Sunday
school at the Macy Christian Church 65 years ago. Most recently he was a member
of the first
Serving his school communities Robert
was a former member of the North Miami School Board and drove a school bus for
Caston. He was a skilled welder, an ingenious inventor and remembered by his
family and friends as being a keen problem solver - sharing his wisdom and
talents. Back in the '70s he enjoyed participating in local theatric
productions, including "South Pacific."
At age 80, a homespun musician, Robert
reinvented the learning curve by learning to play the guitar with guidance of
Richard Briggs. He's remembered for calling family and friends and playing his
guitar and singing "Happy Birthday." Proving age is only a number,
Robert learned many programs on the computer. He played over 23,000 free cell
games during the past eight years. Robert recently performed at a talent show
sharing readings from the poetry of James Whitcomb Riley. Even after recently
suffering a stroke he could still recite with passion "Casey at the
Bat." It was his opinion that mental challenges like this kept his mind
sharp. To relax Robert could pitch horseshoes, with great accuracy - many times
competing in tournaments across northern
Family was paramount in the eyes of
Robert. As patriarch of his family he insisted that each of his children take
piano lessons. He looked forward to the family gatherings, special events and
holiday celebrations. Every Saturday for the past 11 years he and grandson
Barak dined at the Burger King for lunch, catching up on the weeks events.
Family was first and forever. He took
to the air and caught the breezes of the sky on a gift from his family - a ride
on the Buckeye powered parachute. An annual event he looked forward to was the
family gathering at
Robert is survived by his wife, Norma
Kinley of Denver, Ind.; a daughter, Joy Groninger and husband Dennis, North
Manchester; two sons, Lester Taylor and wife Susan, Anderson, and Cary Taylor
and wife Sherri, Fishers; nine grandchildren, Jason, Haley, Heidi, Reena,
Barak, Katie Marie, Alison, John and Jane; several great-grandchildren;
numerous nieces and nephews; a sister, Martha Leach, Royal Center; and son-in-law,
Braden Chandler and wife Denise, Rochester.
He was preceded by his parents; his
first wife; a daughter Sherry Chandler on January 22, 2001; a sister Elizabeth
Roller; and a brother Herbert Taylor.
A celebration of the life of Robert G.
Taylor will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in the Good Family Funeral Home,
Memorial contributions may be made to
First Baptist Church of Rochester or the American Cancer Society. Electronic
expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at goodfamily@rtcol.com.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Gloria
F. Ballenger
Feb.
1, 1928-May 19, 2009
Gloria F. BALLENGER, 81, of
Gloria was born Feb. 1, 1928, in
Gloria graduated from
Gloria's talents with the arts also
included her music as a pianist. She enjoyed playing all types of music,
especially gospel and contemporary selections. She was a member of a trio of
ladies who sung at the Akron Church of God. Baking was also her forte;
designing and creating custom birthday and anniversary cakes for family and
special friends brought her great satisfaction.
Gloria worked a two year stint with
Dean Foods Co. before being appointed as bookkeeper and office manager of Dave
Sirken Distributors, where she was employed for nearly 22 years. She is
remembered for her gifts with gardening and her supreme skills as a cook,
always producing the most delectable dishes for her family to enjoy. Gloria was
a member of the First Christian Church for many years and the Neighborly Club.
Of paramount importance to Gloria was
her family. She cherished the visits of her two grandsons
She is survived by her husband,
Herbert, Rochester; a daughter, Krystal K. Smith, Rochester; two grandsons,
Chad E. Ballenger and Brian P. Ballenger, both of Ballwin, Mo.; a
great-granddaughter, Tiffany A. Ballenger, Ballwin, Mo.; and a brother, John
Ensign and wife Marilyn, Peru, Ind.
She was preceded in death by her
parents, and a son, Kent J. Ballenger, on Nov. 25, 2005.
A celebration of the life of Mrs.
Gloria F. (Ensign) Ballenger will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in the First Christian
Church,
Jacqueline
A. Heidenreich
Dec.
29, 1930-May 20, 2009
Jacqueline A. (Thein) HEIDENREICH, 78, of Kewanna, passed away at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at her residence.
Born Dec. 29, 1930, in
Mrs. Heidenreich was a retired nurse's
aid. Her hobbies included puzzles, fishing and especially shopping. She was a
member of the
Survivors include two sons, Larry and
his wife, Linda, Grafton, Wis., and Roger Vogel and his wife, Brenda,
Rochester; four daughters, Lola Preuss and her husband, Gregg, Jefferson, Wis.,
Judy Matye and her husband, Roger, Random Lake, Wis., Vickie Molitor and her
husband, Mike, Kewanna, and Jamie Short, Indianapolis; one sister, Gwendolyn
"Dolly" Frier and her husband, Edward, West Bend, Wis.; 15
grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two
brothers, Jerry Thein and Roger "Whitey" Thein.
Services for Jacqueline A. (Thein)
Heidenreich will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at
Online condolences may be made to the
family at www.harrisonmetzger.com.
Choice Miller
Choice “Al” MILLER, 79, of
Arrangements are pending with Good
Family Funeral Home,
John
C. Young Sr.
John C. YOUNG Sr., 76, Lapel,
died Monday at Community Hospital North in
Survivors include his wife, Ella Mae
(Kuhn) Young; two children, Teresa K. Dimmick,
Services will be held at 4 p.m. Friday
at
Friday, May 22, 2009
Shelby
Bowen
Shelby BOWEN, 70,
Arrangements
are pending with Good Family Funeral Home,
Choice
Allen Miller
Nov.
20, 1929-May 20, 2009
Choice Allen "Al" MILLER, 79, of
Al was born in
Al was an avid bowler - letting many
good times roll at Quick's Lanes. He bowled with Grace on the mixed league and
on the men's league Eagle's team. He also served as past president of the men's
bowling association. Cruising the sparkling waters of
As an NFL fan, Al followed the Dallas
Cowboys. He was also delighted to cheer for anyone who was playing the Colts.
Al was in attendance at the opening game at the Hoosier Dome in 1984. It was
the North-South Football All-Star game. He was there to cheer on his nephew.
Al worked for Nickles Bakery for 41
years as a sales representative. Later he was employed by Townsend's IGA,
Feller's Family Market and
Al enjoyed music and dancing,
especially country and western and the music of Ernest Tubbs. He was a member
of the Tuscola Baptist Church of Tuscola, Miss., IOOF Lodge, Moose Lodge, Elks
Lodge, and the Sons of the American Legion. He was also a 50-year member of the
Eagles Lodge No. 852, where he was recognized as being the Eagle of the Year in
2006.
He is survived by his wife, Grace; a
daughter, Elizabeth Mathias and husband Ron,
He was preceded in death by his
parents, and a brother, Julian Miller.
Services for Al Miller will be at 2
p.m. Saturday in the Good Family Funeral Home,
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Nicholas
James Garcia
Nicholas James GARCIA, of
Survivors include his parents, Manuel
and Crystal Garcia, and a brother, Sebastian Garcia, all of
Visitation will be from noon until
12:45 p.m. Sunday with a funeral service to follow at Hartzler Funeral Home,
Sally
Ray
Sally RAY, 70, of
Arrangements are pending with Good
Family Funeral Home,
Monday, May 25, 2009
No
Obituaries - Holiday
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Jane Bowen
Jane BOWEN, 70, of
Survivors include a daughter,
Stephanie Hoke, LaPorte; three sons, Daniel Bowen,
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday
in the Good Family Funeral Home,
Willie E. Fleming
Aug.
12, 1926-May 25, 2009
Willie E. “Red” FLEMING, 82, of
Willie was born Aug. 12, 1926, in
He retired from Conrail Railroad in
1988 after 39 years of service. He was a
member of the Faith Pentecostal Chapel in
He is survived by his wife, Jessie M.
Fleming, Royal Center; three daughters, Brenda Lilley and husband James,
Lafayette, Jane Worman and husband Ken, Logansport, and Lisa Fleming,
Logansport; a son, Jesse E. Fleming, Medina Ohio; seven grandchildren; and 17
great-grandchildren.
`He was preceded in death by two sons,
Daniel and Robert Fleming; one daughter-in-law, Alicia Fleming; and one
granddaughter, Danielle Fleming.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at
Gundrum Funeral Home, 1603 E. Broadway,
Ralph E. Jones
Ralph E. JONES, 79, of
Arrangements are pending with
Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
Joel D. Larimore
Joel D. LARIMORE, 67, of
He is survived by his wife, Celia;
children, Kelley Rensberger,
Arrangements are being handled by
Dobies Funeral Home,
Wilma L. Kistler
Sept.
22, 1925-May 22, 2009
Wilma L. KISTLER, 83, of
Born on Sept. 22, 1925, in
She was a member of the
Survivors include a daughter-in-law,
Janice Kistler; grandson, Jay Andrew Kistler; stepsister-in-law, Alice
Monesmith; and nieces and nephews, Richard Sommers and wife Madaline, Carol
Martin, Mary Sayers and husband Ed, Gerald McKee and wife Judy, and Karen
Laidig and husband Bruce.
She was preceded in death by a son,
Andrew Kistler; brothers, Robert and Lewis McKee; and a sister, Clara Sayers.
Services for Wilma L. Kistler were
held Monday at
Local arrangements are being handled
by Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Homes,
Sally Ray
Sally RAY, 70, of
Survivors
include three daughters, Debbie Spoor, Plymouth, Donna Stiles, Argos, and Cheri
Bottorff, Knox; two sons, Steve Ray, Kokomo, and Tim Ray, Plymouth; two
sisters, Annabell Slone and Willa Slone, both of Warsaw; and five brothers,
Lonnie Robinson, James Robinson, Ricky Robinson and Gary Robinson, all of
Martin, Ky., and Claude Robinson,
Services will be
Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Good Family Funeral Home,
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Ralph E. Jones
Ralph Edward JONES, 79, of
Survivors
include his wife, Coro J. (Moser) Jones, Argos; two daughters, Sara A. Smith,
Services will be
at 11 a.m. Friday at the
Norma E. Kosmalski
March 8, 1916-May 24, 2009
Norma Elaine
KOSMALSKI, 93, of
Norma was born
March 8, 1916, in
In addition to her mother and father, she was preceded in death by her husband, Matthew B. Kosmalski; two sons, Gerald D. McIntyre and Don S. McIntyre, grandsons, Tom Burcham and Zackary Vaughn; a sister, Nova Bordner; a brother, Jack Wood; and many nieces and nephews.
Norma worked as
a waitress in
Norma is
survived by her daughters-in-law, Mary McIntyre, Bourbon, and Dianne McIntyre,
Graveside
services will be Friday at 11 a.m. in
Thursday, May 28, 2009
No Obituaries
Friday, May 29, 2009
Max Fisher
March 25, 2943-May 28, 2009
Max Eugene
FISHER, 66, of rural
Max was a 1962
graduate of
He is survived
by his father and stepmother, Ross and Velma Fisher, North Manchester; his four
children, Craig S. (Tammy) Fisher,
Funeral services
will be held at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service,
Preferred memorial is Kosciusko County Hospice. The memorial guest book for Max may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
Forrest Hounshell
July 13, 1934-May 28, 2009
Forrest “Dee”
HOUNSHELL, 74, of
He was born July
13, 1934, in
Dee lived most
of his life in
With
his family he liked doing crafts, and woodworking, but especially looked
forward to family camping trips and reunions.
Surviving
with his wife is his son Jason (Angle) Hounshell, Mentone; daughters Cindy
(Dave) Steininger, Rochester, Penny (Don) Bills, Wolcottville, Debbie (Mike)
Walter, Nappanee, Jodi (Andrew) Fincher, Akron, Holly (John) Fearnow,
Greenfield; 13 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one feline
granddaughter, Precious; brother-in-law, Charles N. Miller; and several nieces
and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Flossie Mae Brockey and Freda F. Miller; and brother, James Carl Hounshell.
Due to his
wishes, there will be no public viewing or services. A private, immediate family service will be
held. His family will receive visitation
with friends and family Saturday at
Memorials may e
made to Riley Children’s Hospital,
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Mary Louise Drudge
Aug. 20, 1920-May 29, 2009
Mary Louise
(Lukens) DRUDGE, 88, of
Mary was born
Aug. 20, 1920, in
While raising
her daughters, she was a farm wife and also was employed with Yeager Insurance
in
Mary is survived
by her husband, Richard, Akron; three daughters, Patricia and husband Richard
Goshert, Warsaw, Diane and husband Bud Zolman, Mishawaka, and Peggy and husband
Bill Gilger, Woodstock, Ill.; one stepdaughter, Diane Medlen, Ark., two
stepsons, Chuck and wife Darlene Drudge, Akron, and Denny and wife Cheryl
Drudge, Lafayette; one brother Donald and wife Leone Lukens, Iowa; 11
grandchildren; 10 step-grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and
great-great-grandchildren; and two cousins, Mary Ellen and Alice Hunter, both
of North Manchester. Several nieces and
nephews also survive.
She was preceded
in death by her parents; one sister, Ruth May (Lukens) Ganes; one brother,
Harold Lukens, one granddaughter, Jacque Gizzi; and one stepgranddaughter,
Amanda Drudge.
Services will be
at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Hartzler Funeral Home,
Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. Online condolences may be sent at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Edward Stanley
Edward STANLEY, 94, died Thursday, May 21,
at his home in
He is survived by his beloved wife,
Sue Stanley,
A celebration of his life will be held
from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. June 18 at
Monday, June 1, 2009
Dortha Watnes nee Powers
Nov, 10, 1915-May 30, 2009
Dortha (Dorothy) Margaret WATNES, 93, of 681 North
Born Nov. 10, 1915, in
Watnes was a 1933 graduate of
Survivors include a son, John Richard
Jr.,
Preceding her in death were her parents, Albert and Hazel; four infant children, Mary, Ann, Edward and Joe; two sisters, Thelma E. Powers and Lucile Powers Allen-Gast; and four brothers, James William, Thomas Robert, Carol Vernon and Harry Eugene.
A Christian burial service will be celebrated Tuesday at 3 p.m. in St. Peter Catholic Cemetery with Father Martin Sandhage as Celebrant. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. before the burial, at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Homes, Kewanna Chapel. In lieu of flowers, a Mass would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at wwwharrisometzger.com.
Jeanne Anne Urbin Markle
Retired
1st Lt. Jeanne Anne Urbin MARKLE, R.N., 65, of
Survivors include her husband, retired
Lt. Col. Brian Cody Markle,
There will be two services in
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Maxine Conley
Maxine
CONLEY, 76, of
Arrangements are pending at the good
Family Funeral Home,
Jeanne Anne Urbin Markle
Retired 1st Lt. Jeanne Anne
Urbin MARKLE, .N., 65, of
There will be two services in
Abigail Kaye Parker
Abigail
Kaye PARKER, age 5 months, daughter of
Jason and Ashlee Parker, Claypool, died at 7:36 p.m. Sunday at St.
Vincent-Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital,
Arrangements are pending at Hartzler
Funeral Home,
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Maxine
Conley
Maxine CONLEY, 76, of
Maxine is survived by two daughters,
Tammy Brown, Culver, and Melody Pine,
Private family services will be held. Good Family Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Anna
R. Faulstich
Anna
R. FAULSTICH, 96,
The
Bonine-Odom Funeral Home, Culver, is in charge of the arrangements, which are
pending.
Abigail
Kaye Parker
Dec. 1, 2008 - May 31, 2009
Abigail Kaye PARKER, 6 months, 7337 S. 600 West,
Claypool, died at 7:36 p.m. Sunday at St. Vincent-Peyton Manning Children's
Hospital,
She is survived by her parents, Jason
and Ashlee Parker, Claypool; one brother, Karl Parker, Claypool; maternal
grandparents, Terry and Susan Bouse,
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday
at
Memorial contributions may be made to Kate's Kart Children's Book Service or St. Vincent-Peyton Manning Children's Hospital.
Linda L. Teel
Sept. 28, 1968-June 1, 2009
Linda L. TEEL, 40, 7424 S. 325 East, Macy, passed away at 11:24 p.m. Monday at Life Care Center of Rochester.
She was born Sept. 28, 1968, in
Mrs. Teel was a 1988
Survivors include her husband, Jim
Teel,
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Gale and Lucille Slater, and father-in-law, Bob Teel.
Funeral services
will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home,
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be sent to zimmermanbros@rtcol.com.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Anna R. Faulstich
Anna R. FAULSTICH, 96,
Anna is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Services
will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Anne's Catholic Church,
Thomas
E. Smith
Thomas E. SMITH, 55, of
Arrangements
are pending at Good Family Funeral Home,
Friday, June 5, 2009
Arlene
Allen
Word has been received of the death of Dorothy Arlene (Bickham) ALLEN, 80,
Arrangements
are pending at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home,
Thomas
E. Smith
Thomas Eugene SMITH, 55, of
Tom is survived by two daughters, Glenda Smith, Evansville, and Alicia Smith, North Manchester; a sister, Tammy Black, Gainsville, Fla.; and five brothers, Timothy Smith, North Manchester, Terry Smith, Athens, Ind., Todd Smith, North Manchester, Theodore Smith, Merrillville, and Trevor Smith, South Whitley.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in
Good Family Funeral Home,
Mickey J. Taylor
Mickey
Joe TAYLOR, 56,
Survivors include a son, Benjamin
Isaac Taylor and his mother, Patty Anderson, Bunker Hill; sister, Lisa A.
Hardwick,
Funeral services will be held at 11
a.m. Tuesday at
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Arlene
Allen
Feb. 6, 1929-June 3, 2009
Dorothy Arlene (Bickham) ALLEN, 80,
She was born in Fairfax, Okla., to
Clifford and Hettie Hope (Miller) Bickham just as the Great Depression was
about to cripple the country, the fourth of five children. Five years later,
desperate to find work, her car mechanic father moved his family to
Following World War II she married Don
Austgen, a sailor home from the sea. Their four children, all surviving, are
daughters Donna Frisinger and husband Barry, of
Arlene married Mickey Dinges, a
In 1983 she married her best friend,
husband Don Allen. They enjoyed camping and visiting most of
For several years, Arlene worked at
An accomplished artist, she loved making crafts of all sorts - from sewing dolls to painting and decorating the birdhouses constructed by hubby Don. Always out to earn an extra dime, her daughters affectionately referred to her as "The Queen of Garage Sales" because of her meticulous expertise in putting them together, something she began long before today's "yard-sale-mania" became fashionable.
She was also a voracious reader, and traveled the world through the hundreds of books she digested. She loved music, dancing and singing, and instilled that passion into her children - whether harmonizing with them around the supper dishes or jitterbugging to Dick Clark's Band Stand.
Stray animals often found their way to Arlene and Don's home, where they were promptly adopted, their present menagerie consisting of three persnickety cats and one mixed breed collie dog.
In addition to her husband and children, Arlene is survived by younger sister Sharon Dee Thomas and her husband Jimmy, of Dyer, as well as nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Arlene was preceded in death by both of her parents; two brothers, Tom and Cliff Bickham; and one sister, Madeline Miller.
A memorial homecoming celebration is
planned at
In lieu of flowers, the family is
requesting donations be made to Hope Hospice in
Arrangements are by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to zimmermanbros@rtcol.com.
Michael
D. Callahan
Michael D. CALLAHAN, of
Arrangements are pending with Good
Family Funeral Home,
Taylor W. Wilson
Taylor
W. “Ed” WILSON, 91,
Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman
Bros. Funeral Home,
Monday, June 8, 2009
Ruth
Ann Anderson
July 1, 1922-June 5, 2009
Ruth Ann ANDERSON, 86, of Kewanna, passed away
at 1:25 p.m. Friday at St. Joseph Regional center in
Born July 1, 1922, in Kewanna, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Lelia (Leasure) Tomlinson. On Dec. 20, 1941, she was married to Arthur J. Anderson and he preceded her in death Sept. 17, 1996.
Ruth Ann was a 1940 graduate of
Survivors include two daughters, Joyce A. Luhnow, Kewanna, and Becky J. Lincoln, South Bend; two sisters, Mildred McColley and Beth Weller (Ray), both of Kewanna; five grandchildren, Doug Luhnow (Beth) and Angie Luhnow, both of Kewanna, Chris Riffle (Hank), Akron, Leslie Halterman (Dennis), Madison, Wis., and Sara Edwards (Adam), South Bend; and eight great-grandchildren, Brad, Amber and Adam Luhnow, Kyle and Brittany Riffle, Lauren Halterman, and Kahlan and Lilly Edwards.
She was also preceded in death by
sons-in-law James R. Lincoln and Fred
Services for Ruth Ann Anderson will be
held at 11 a.m. today at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home,
Memorial contributions may be made to
Kewanna UMC,
Michael
D. Callahan
Oct. 26, 1954-June 5, 2009
Michael D. CALLAHAN, 54, who resided at
Mike was born Oct. 26, 1954, in
Mike was in sales for the past six
years for Rochester Homes Inc. He was a member of the Manitou Moose Lodge 1107
and the Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks 2120, both of
He is survived by his wife, Karen, at home; two daughters, Kristy Christopher and husband Noel, Chicago, and Amy Callahan, Indianapolis; his mother, Joanne Callahan, Rochester; father, David and wife Suzanne Callahan, Fort Wayne; a sister, Keri Jacobs and husband Phillip, Wolcottville; two brothers, Larry and wife Sandy Callahan, Fowler, and Dan and wife Cindy Callahan, Fremont; his mother-in-law, Ruby Jackson, Rochester; and six nieces and nephews.
A celebration of his life will be held
at 4 p.m. Saturday at the
Memorials may be made to the Northern
Indiana Community Foundation, the Lake Manitou Association, or the July 4th
Fireworks Fund. Envelopes will be available at Good Family Funeral Home,
James
Lee Carr
March 23, 1949-June 6, 2009
James Lee CARR, 60, of Noblesville, died
Saturday at his home. He was born March 23, 1949, at
Mr. Carr received his Bachelor of
science and master of science in agriculture education and later earned an
master of science in school administration. He taught school for two years at
Clinton Prairie, and then taught school and later became assistant principal at
He was a member of Cicero Christian Church and the Indiana Association of School Principals.
He was a small aircraft pilot and motorcyclist. He also enjoyed hunting, archery, waterskiing and golf.
He married DeLure (Beal) Carr on Aug.
30, 1969. She survives him. Also surviving is his mother, Betty Lou Carr,
He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph A. Carr.
Funeral services will be held
Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Cicero Christian Church. Pastor Tim Lueking will
officiate. Burial will follow at
Memorial contributions may be made to
Cicero Christian Church or the American Cancer Society, c/o Hartley Funeral
Homes,
March 2, 1947-June 6, 2009
Mariam I. JOHNSON, 62, passed away Saturday in
Miller's Merry Manor,
Survivors include one sister, Jane
Hall, Fulton; one brother, Roy Johnson,
Mariam was the past town clerk in
Hamlet, a past
Funeral services will be Tuesday
at 8 p.m. CDT at Rannells Funeral Home, Hamlet Chapel, with Father Anthony
Spanley officiating. Friends may call Tuesday from 4 p.m. until the time of
services at the funeral home. A graveside service will be held Wednesday at 10
a.m. CDT at the
Memorial contributions may be given to the Starke County Historical Society.
Diana M. Norris
Diana M. NORRIS, 32, North Liberty, died
Saturday at 6:35 p.m. at the Hospice House,
Arrangements are pending with the
Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
Todd
Peterson
June 16, 1964–June 6, 2009
Todd PETERSON, 44, of 8623 E. 450 North,
Mentone, died at 12:08 a.m. Saturday due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle
accident on
Todd was born June 16, 1964, in
He was employed by the Indiana
Department of Transportation, currently as a foreman at the Winamac subdistrict
He is survived by his fiancée, Tina, Mentone; three children, Trenton Peterson and twins Taylor and Trey Peterson, all of Mentone; parents, Richard and Jerilyn Peterson, Mentone; maternal grandmother, Elnora Craig, Rochester; one sister, Diane and husband Rod Eaton, Rochester; one brother, Chris and wife Dawn Peterson, Mentone; and two nieces and two nephews.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Joe and Mary Isabelle Peterson and George Craig.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday at King Memorial Home,
Memorial contributions may be made to Peterson Children Trust Fund through the Mentone branch of Lake City Bank. Online condolences can be sent at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Taylor
W. Wilson
June 20, 1917–June 5, 2009
Taylor W. “Ed” WILSON,
91,
He was born June 20, 1917, in
On May 31, 1941, in
Ed joined the Army Air Forces during
World War II, where he spent three years, trained as bombardier on one of the
new B-29s, and flew 27 missions in the Asian Pacific. During this time his crew
was awarded two Distinguished Flying Crosses and three Air Medals. When the war
was over Ed came home to
Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Connie and husband Evan Kessler, Brownsburg, and Laurie and husband Jim Venable, LaGrange, Ky.; grandchildren, Lisa Katchka (Christian Ostermann), Washington D.C., Kinsey Katchka, Raleigh, N.C., Matt (Shelli) Venable, Joliet, Ill., and Ben Venable, LaGrange, Ky.; two sisters, Alleen Burkman, Janesville, Wis., and Ann McGillem, West Lafayette.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Gary Joe Wilson.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m.
Tuesday at the Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home in
Memorial contributions may be made to
Hope Hospice of
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Margaret
O. Bair
Margaret O. BAIR, 91, of
Margaret is survived by her husband,
James, at home; and two sons, Tom Bair,
Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in
the Good Family Funeral Home,
Michael
D. Callahan
Michael D. CALLAHAN, 54,
He is survived by his wife, Karen, at home; two daughters, Kristy Christopher and husband Noel, Chicago, and Amy Callahan, Indianapolis; his mother, Joanne Callahan, Rochester; father, David and wife Suzanne Callahan, Fort Wayne; a sister, Keri Jacobs and husband Phillip, Wolcottville; two brothers, Larry and wife Sandy Callahan, Fowler, and Dan and wife Cindy Callahan, Fremont; his mother-in-law, Ruby Jackson, Rochester; a brother-in-law, Ken Jackson and wife Pat; and six nieces and nephews.
Glenn
Everett Hedrick Jr.
Glenn Everett HEDRICK Jr., 54, formerly of
Survivors include, of
Services were held Monday with
cremation to follow. Arrangements are under the direction of Haisley Funeral
& Cremation Service,
Tivola
R. Hunter
Tivola R. HUNTER, 89,
Survivors include three sisters,
Claudette Riley, Amboy, Betty York, Peru,
Funeral services will be held at 3:30
p.m. Wednesday at
Diana
M. Norris
Diana Michelle NORRIS, 32,
Survivors include her parents, Steven and Sandra Norris, Pottsboro, Texas; daughter, Aerial Bryan, Argos; son, Aiden Norris, Goshen; sister, Amber Norris, Euless, Texas; and brothers, Michael and Jon Norris, both of Pottsboro, Texas.
Cremation has taken place and burial
is to be at a later date at
Marguriet
Quimby
Aug. 25, 1930-June 8, 2009
Marguriet QUIMBY, 78,
Marguriet was born Aug. 25, 1930, in
She had lived in the
She is survived by three daughters, Valerie Wallis and companion Sharron Anderson, Fort Wayne, Marguriet (Peg) Quimby and companion Rae Stutzman, Beaver Dam, and Pixie Dawn Harness, Argos; five sons, Ronald Lamar Quimby and wife Karen, Argos, Stanley Martin Quimby and wife Susan, South Bend, Thomas Clyde Quimby and wife Chris, Argos, Ernest Lamar Quimby Jr., Rochester, and Michael Olive Quimby and wife Jennifer, Argos; 17 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Delia May Stevenson and husband Melvin, New Mexico, and Olive Wallace, Colorado; and one brother, Stanley Carlisle and wife Imo Gene, Kansas.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and a sister.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 4
p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
Memorial contributions may be made to
Hope Hospice of
Mary
Louise Yates
Sept. 16, 1937-June 7, 2009
Mary Louise YATES, 71, of
Mary Louise was born Sept. 16, 1937,
in Bonanza,
She was a laborer at Creighton
Brothers and belonged to
She is survived by her husband, Denvil Yates, Pierceton; four daughters, Alicia Jean (Melvin) Miller, Pierceton, Kattie Ann (John) Amburgy, Rochester, Carolyn (Arnold) Shepherd, Warsaw, and Charlene (Jerry) Wogoman, Rochester; one son, Arthur (Lorene) Yates, Warsaw; one brother, Bennie Meade, Palestine; 15 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, three brothers and one grandchild, Thomas Miller.
McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel,
Memorials may be made to the Yates family. To sign the guest book or send condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Charles
D. Saner
Charles D. "Chuck" SANER,
70, of
He is survived by his wife, Lily
Saner, Huntington; five daughters, Dianna Baker,
Services will be at 4 p.m. Thursday at
Hartzler Funeral Home,
Margaret
O. Bair
Margaret O. BAIR, 91, of
Margaret was born in
As an educator, Margaret was keenly interested in children and the process of education. She pursued her teaching degree at Ball State Teacher's College and graduated in 1939. Miss Margaret embarked on her teaching career with Fort Wayne Community Schools, teaching young learners with special needs. Later she accepted an assignment with the Warsaw Community Schools that spanned more than 2 1/2 decades. Margaret focused on and enjoyed the aspects of early childhood education, teaching her first-grade students for 25 years before retiring.
Margaret's memberships included Warsaw Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Indiana Retired Teacher's Association and the CLIO Literacy Society. To relax she enjoyed reading a good book.
Margaret is survived by her husband,
James, at home; two sons Tom Bair and wife Sue,
She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Marie Kiess; and a brother, Dr. Kenneth Murphy.
A celebration of the life of Margaret
Bair will be at 11 a.m. Friday in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th
St., Rochester, with Junior Bose officiating. Friends may visit with the family
one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be made in her name to Hope
Hospice of
Thursday, June 11, 1009
Rebecca
Emelyn Crabtree
Emelyn CRABTREE, 90, passed on peacefully
from congestive heart failure at the
Emelyn was born on March 12, 1919, to
Lawrence and Ora May Brown Castle in
She was a prolific writer and had taken Creative Writing classes during her early retirement years. She had been involved in sales most of her adult life and had a passion for her gift shop, Cappia Gift House, selling fine crystal, china and silver.
Emelyn found her soul mate in Russell
F. Crabtree of
Emelyn is survived by her daughter, Terry Schwartz and her husband Richard; son, Kenneth Love and his wife Julie; grandchildren, Linda, Rick, Lesleen, and Craig Schwartz, and Jon and Marc Love; and her sister and brother, Betty Gordon and Pete Castle, both of Rochester. She was preceded in death by her older sister, Lola Castle Alexander in 1962.
Emelyn has requested that there be no
service or memorial on her behalf. Arrangements for cremation were handled by
the Neptune Society in
Dorris
L. Harrold
Mr. Dorris L. HARROLD, 88, 8208 W. 1175 South,
Dorris was a farmer raising registered Angus cattle and a seed corn dealer for PAG for many years, and he also trucked livestock.
Dorris graduated from
He is survived by his wife, Mildred, Akron; daughter, Sharon and husband Dr. Richard Sommers, Silver Lake; son, Richard and wife Vicki Harrold, Akron; grandchildren, Jill and Dan Harker, Hope, Janelle and husband Brian Deatsman, Leesburg, and Jason and Tonia Harrold, Claypool; and great-grandchildren, Luke and Chase Harker, Collin Deatsman, and Noah Harrold.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m.
Saturday at Hartzler Funeral Home,
In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to Hope Hospice of
Friday, June 12, 2009
Barbara
E. Reisman
July 25, 1932 - June 10, 2009
Barbara Ellen REISMAN, 76, of
Barbara was born July 25, 1932, in
Leiters Ford to the late Hugh Albert and Helen Vernice Castleman Stamm. She
married Earl Charles Reisman on Sept. 4, 1965, in
She was a 1950 graduate of
Barbara is survived by her husband, Earl, Monterey; two daughters, Debe (William) Fred, Rochester, and Kathy (Ken) Black, Buford, Ga.; son, Steve (Mary) Reisman, Mercer, Wis.; two grandsons, Scott (Lisa) Fred, Rochester, and Stacy Reisman, Warsaw; two granddaughters, Tara (Danny) Taylor, Kokomo, and Tiffany Reisman, Mercer, Wis.; two great-granddaughters, Megan Fred and Ashley Fred, both of Rochester; and brother, John Stamm, Cathedral City, Calif.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a son, John S. Reisman.
Service will be held at Frain
Mortuary,
Memorial contributions may be given to the Diabetes Foundation or the Alzheimer's Association. Messages of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.frainmortuary.com.
Don
R. White
Feb. 19, 1931 - June 10, 2009
Don R. WHITE, 78, of Winamac, passed away
at 6:15 p.m., Wednesday at
Born Feb. 19, 1931, in
He was a graduate of
Don formerly owned and operated a pulp wood company in Winamac for many years. He also worked as an insurance agent at First Union Bank & Trust in Winamac and later for J.I. Case in Winamac, retiring in 1990. Most recently, he retired from INDOT where he worked as subdistrict manager.
He was a member of F & AM and Scottish
Rite in
Survivors include one son, Robert A. White, one sister, Patricia Powers, and a special friend, Barbara Reeves, all of Winamac.
He was also preceded in death by one son, Douglas R. White, on Jan. 15, 1971; one brother, Daniel White; and one sister, Mary Ann White Planck.
Services will be held at 11 a.m.
Monday at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home,
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation and online condolences may be made to the White family at www.harrisonmetzger.com.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Charlotte
Mae Westerman
Charlotte Mae WESTERMAN, 1,
She was the daughter of J. Andrew,
formerly of
Arrangements are pending at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Homes, Royal Center Chapel.
Ronald
E. Scott
Ronald E. SCOTT, 77,
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home,
Virgil
Bahney
Virgil "Butch" BAHNEY,
70,
Arrangements are pending at Hartzler
Funeral Home,
Monday, June 15, 2009
Virgil
U. Bahney
Nov. 16, 1938 - June 12, 2009
Virgil U. "Butch" BAHNEY,
70 of 12244 E. 225 South,
Virgil was born Nov. 16, 1938, in
He retired in 2000 from Square D in
He was a 1956 graduate of
He is survived by his wife, Reta Bahney, Akron; a son, Paul Bahney, Rochester; two daughters, Denise Messer with friend Gene Slone, Warsaw, and Lisa Bahney with partner Dessen Rink, Goshen; one sister, Bonnie "Collene" Miller, Gilead; two brothers, Marvin and wife Carol Bahney, Akron, and John and wife Barb Bahney, Macy; five grandchildren, Ashley Bahney, Logan and Jerrica Messer, and Dustin and Bailey Rink.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Bobbie Bahney on Nov. 8, 1997.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday
at Hartzler Funeral Home,
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Stroke Association or an organization of the donor's choice. Online condolences can be sent at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Charles
R. Bradley
Charles Raymond BRADLEY, 71, of
Survivors include his wife, Diann L. Bradley, Argos; daughter, Ann Bradley, Argos; sons, John Robert Bradley, Argos, James Thomas Bradley, Argos, and Joseph Scott Bradley, Lake Butler, Fla.; brother, Robert Eugene Bradley, New Palestine, Wyo.; and sister, Iva Marie Koffman, Indianapolis.
Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 4
p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the
Arrangements have been entrusted to
the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
John
D. Hall
John David HALL, 74, of 1340 Lakeview Bend,
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home,
Brent
Kramer
Brent "Cosmo" KRAMER,
49, of
Survivors include one son, Seth
Douglas Kramer,
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday
at the Good Family Funeral Home,
ReJene
H. Tatum
ReJene Howard TATUM, 86, died Thursday at home in
Survivors include three sisters, Nell Jane Fouts, Joyce Mounts, and Joellen Sharp, all of Peru, Ind.; one brother, Jon Howard, Wabash; son, Tom Tatum, Mexico, Ind.; and stepdaughter, DeRhon Jordan, Powderly, Texas.
Services will be at 7 p.m. today at
McClain Funeral Home,
Aaron
J. Wakal
Aaron James WAKAL, 25, of
Survivors include his wife, Coda Marie (Fouts) Wakal, Peru, Ind.; father, Benjamin, Peru, Ind.; mother, Marcia Miller and husband Kevin, Perrysburg; one sister, Michelle Richardson and husband Joshua, Peru, Ind.; two brothers, Isaiah Landon and Kevin Roscoe Miller, Perrysburg; and his first child to be born January 1, 2010.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Skinner Worship Chapel, Twelve Mile. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the church.
McClain Funeral Home,
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Lester
E. Blackburn
Lester E. BLACKBURN, 94, of
Survivors include his wife, Shirley
Blackburn, North Manchester; son, Burdell Blackburn,
Services will be at 10:30 a.m.
Thursday at King Memorial Home,
Brent
Kramer
Feb. 1, 1960-June 13, 2009
Brent "Cozmo" KRAMER,
49, of
He was born Feb. 1, 1960. He was
married June 27, 1980, in
Brent was a 1978 graduate of
As Santa Claus, he took great pride
with serving many of our local children by checking their lists, offering a
hardy laugh or a resounding ho-ho-ho that only Santa can convey. Some of
Cozmo's favorite times were the moments he spent fishing with his dad on the
Catching the wind on his 2005
Harley-Davidson allowed Cozmo the greatest of all freedoms. There was nothing
like cruising the country roads of northern
He is survived by one son, Seth Douglas Kramer, Hollywood, Fla.; one daughter, Tina Conley, Peru; two grandchildren, Chase and Jade Conley, Peru; mothers, Janice Duzenbery and husband Don, Plymouth, and June Kramer, Rochester; friend, Cathy Hart Kramer, Angola; two sisters, Kim Bope and husband Tim, Plymouth, and Colleen Norman and husband Rob, Delphi; three brothers, Rick Kramer, Amston, Conn., Scott Sopher, Fort Myers, Fla., and Fred Sumpter, Rochester; one sister-in-law, Karen Sumpter, Rochester; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and "Woody" his African Grey Parrot.
He was preceded in death by his father Charles Robert Kramer in 2006, his brother Judson Sumpter in 2002 and his granddaughter Samantha Conley.
A celebration of the life of Mr. Brent
Douglas "Cozmo" Kramer will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Good
Family Funeral Home,
Preferred memorials may be made to the American Legion Riders, Mooseheart, or the American Diabetes Association. Electronic expressions of sympathy may be made to his family at goodfamily@rtcol.com.
Emerson
V. Overmyer
June 22, 1919-June 15, 2009
Emerson V. OVERMYER, 89, of 624 E. 750 South,
He was born July 22, 1919, in
Mr. Overmyer had retired from the
former Torrington Industries, now Lau Industries,
Survivors include his daughter, Judy
and husband Lonnie Shelton,
He was preceded in death by his sister, Arlene DuBois, and stepgrandson, Jerry Shelton.
Graveside services will be conducted
at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the
Memorial contributions may be made to Hope
Hospice of
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Ronald
E. Scott
Ronald E. SCOTT, 77, of
Survivors include three daughters, Terri Sweet and Regina Lloyd, both of Rochester, and Rene' Schmeltz, Fort Wayne; one son, Dennis Scott, Granger; and two sisters, Carol Conrad, Florida, and Betty Griffen, Ariz.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday
at
John
D. Hall
John David HALL, 74, formerly of 1340
Lakeview Bend,
Survivors include his wife, Betty
Hall; and two sons, William D. Schmicker,
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in
the Good Family Funeral Home,
Thursday, June 18, 2009
No Obituaries
Friday,
June 19, 2009
John
D. Hall
John David HALL, 75, formerly of 1340
Lakeview Bend,
John was born Aug. 12, 1933, in
In 2001, John moved to
He is survived by his wife; two sons, William D. Schmicker and wife Nathalie, Orinda, Calif., and Richard D. Schmicker and wife Wendy of El Cajon, Calif.; three grandchildren, Gena A. Schwartz and husband Stephen, Manhattan, N.Y., Joseph Blair Schmicker, San Francisco, Calif., and Tristan Schmicker, El Cajon, Calif.; cousin, Ann Hansen; and aunt, Alice Lee Rehm.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in
the Good Family Funeral Home,
Memorials may be made to Hope Hospice
of
Saturday, June 20, 2009
No Obituaries
Monday, June 22, 2009
Mary
R. Bedics
June 14, 1964-June 20, 2009
Mary R. BEDICS, 45, 4011 17B Road,
Mrs. Bedics was born June 14, 1964, in
Mrs. Bedics had worked at the Fashion
Bug in
Survivors include her husband, Joey J. Bedics, Tippecanoe; daughter, Amber Rose Koebcke, Rochester; sons, Mitchell Alan Howard, Rochester, and Kyle Bedics, Kokomo; grandchildren, Asia Herd, Rochester, Christopher Koebcke, Rochester, and Ashton Koebcke, Rochester; mother, Karen Turner, Rochester; father, Dan Shafer, Rochester; brother, William Arthur and wife Samantha Shafer, Brownsburg; godparents, Joanne Loper, Cromwell, and Jerry Covington, Rochester; father- and mother-in-law, Paul and Diana Bedics, Tippecanoe; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her
grandparents, Dairl E. Border, Flora and Richard Rudaski, and
Funeral services will take place at 7
p.m. Tuesday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home,
Memorial contributions may be made to
Riley Children's Hospital,
Karl
E. Smith
Karl Edward SMITH, 82, Twelve Mile, died at 4:35 p.m. Saturday at his residence.
Survivors include his wife, Divola F. (Bloomer) Smith; one son, William E. Smith, Edmond, Okla.; daughter, Karla C. Padfield, Twelve Mile; and four sisters, Marjorie Henson, Rosanna Scott, Phyllis Wicker, and Martina Meyers, all of Logansport.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30
a.m. Wednesday at
McClain Funeral Home,
Marguerite
E. Zechiel
Marguerite E. ZECHIEL, 95, of Culver, died Saturday
at 6439
Survivors include her brother, Ferris Zechiel, Culver; and sister, Elisabeth Davis, Culver.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Bonine-Odom Funeral Home, Culver, with visitation one hour prior to the service.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Gerald
W. Harshman
Gerald W. HARSHMAN, 78, of
Arrangements are pending at Hartzler
Funeral Home,
Ruthann
Leffel
Ruthann LEFFEL, 80,
Survivors include her sister-in-law,
Delores Hodson, of
Funeral services will be held at 1
p.m. Thursday at McClain Funeral Home,
Janice
L. Spohn
Janice L. SPOHN, 79, of Golden Years
Homestead,
Survivors include her sister, Jean
Lee, of
Private internment will take place in
the
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Bill
Russell
Bill RUSSELL, 62, 8077 W. 400 North,
Arrangements
are pending at Good Family Funeral Home.
Thursday,
June 25, 2009
Rosemary
Drake
Rosemary "Rose" DRAKE,
85,
Survivors include her daughters, Ethel E. Posey, Arlington, Texas, Rosemary "Rosie" M. Miller, Argos, Frances "Fran" A. Houin, Plymouth, and Nancy Heminger, Plymouth; son, Patrick P. Thomas, Etna Green; and brothers, Richard "Dick" Weiland, Plymouth, and Bernard "Ben" Weiland, Rochester.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m.
Saturday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home,
William
Russell
William "Bill" RUSSELL, 62, of 8077 W. 400 North, Leiters Ford, died Tuesday in a farming accident on one of his farms.
Survivors include his wife, Beth Lucille (Davis) Russell; one son, Scott Russell, Plain City, Utah; two daughters, Gretchan Johnson and Haidee Temme, both of Leiters Ford; two stepsons, Jim Davis, Monticello, and Mike Davis, Aults, Okla.; and one stepdaughter, Sarah Davis, Monticello.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in
the Good Family Funeral Home,
Beth
Ann Smith
Nov. 22, 1966 - June 21, 2009
Beth Ann (Lee) SMITH, 42,
She was born in
Beth held a Bachelor of Science degree
in mechanical engineering from
Beth attended the St. Charles Catholic
Church and the
Survivors include her husband, Chris; her daughter, Abigail Elizabeth Smith; her son, Cameron McClain Smith; her mother, Nancy Felix; her brother, Mark Andrew Lee; her sister, Libby Lee Adams; and her in-laws, Rebecca and Terry W. Smith. Her father, Charles Andrew Lee, preceded her in death.
A gathering of family and friends and a memorial service for Beth will be held at a later date following the release of her children from the hospital.
In lieu of flowers, friends of the Smith's have set up a memorial fund to honor Beth Smith and provide support for Abigail and Cameron's rehabilitation and college needs. All contributions should be sent to the Beth Smith Memorial Fund, C/O Edgewood Management, 350 Park Ave., 18th Floor, New York, NY 10022.
Arrangements have been entrusted to
the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home,
Friday, June 26, 2009
Rosemary
Drake
May 29, 1924 - June 24, 2009
Rosemary "Rose" DRAKE,
85,
She was born May 29, 1924, in
Mrs. Drake retired from Wagner
Technologies in
Survivors include her daughters, Ethel E. and husband Howard Posey, Arlington, Texas, Rosemary "Rosie" M. and husband Raymond Miller, Argos, Frances "Fran" A. Houin, Plymouth, and Nancy Heminger, Plymouth; son, Patrick P. and wife Joyce Thomas, Etna Green; grandchildren, Karen and husband Robert Guzman, Mesquite, Texas, Sharon Posey, Grand Prairie, Texas, Michelle and husband Tim Reichert, Etna Green, Kimberly "Kim" and husband Greg Storen, Carmel, Dawn and husband John Bradley, Argos, Craig Miller, Argos, Terry and wife Alicia Houin, Norfolk, Va., Tracy Houin, Norfolk, Va., Thomas Houin and fiancee Crystal Ensign, Plymouth, Mark and wife Suzi Heminger, Bremen, and Chris Heminger, Crystal River, Fla.; great-grandchildren, Courtney and Colton Miller, Chelsea, Sabrina and Jessica Bradley, Lena Rose Houin, Marley Mae and McLayne Maya Houin, Abbey, Olivia and Ike Reichert, Marcus, Jeremey and Anthony Guzman, Emma and Kelsey Storen, and Tristan Ray Posey; and brothers, Richard "Dick" Weiland, Plymouth, and Bernard "Ben" Weiland, Rochester.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Robert L.V. Thomas; grandson, Jason L. Guzman; brother, Eddie Weiland; sisters, Loretta Panek and Teresa Pucik; and sons-in-law, Charles Heminger and David Houin.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m.
Saturday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home,
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Red Cross. Online condolences may be sent to zimmermanbros@rtcol.com.
"Those who sleep under a quilt, sleep under a blanket of Love."
William
E. Russell
August 12, 1946 - June 23, 2009
It was Tuesday afternoon, June 23. An apparent routine day of disking the fields turned to tragedy and great sadness when Michael, Bill's grandson and key farming partner, found him down in the field and unresponsive, on one of the family's farms. William "Bill" RUSSELL, 62, of 8077 W. 400 North, Leiters Ford, was born in Kewanna to Everett W. and Pauline Ault Russell on Aug. 12, 1946. He was one of three children growing up with sisters Barbara and Becky.
As a young man, Bill grew up on his
family's
On Sept. 20, 1969, in Leiters Ford, he
married Victoria Bell "Vicky" McGlothlin. Their marriage spanned
nearly 40 years. Vicky passed away April 5, 2008, following a valiant fight
with cancer. Their union produced three children: Scott, Gretchen and Haidee.
On Jan. 31, 2009, in
Bill was a skilled man and versatile with many interests. He worked at Sealed Power until its closing. Later he was an employee of the Pat Hiatt Construction Co. Bill served the Aubbee community for 39 years as a volunteer firefighter and many of those years as chief, until his health required he step aside. As an entrepreneur Bill founded the Able Home Care Service back in 1982 and was co-owner of the company. Bill continued to drive the school bus for the Culver Community Schools.
With a desire to serve his community and friends Bill was currently a member of the Fulton County Board of Zoning Appeals, the Aubbeenaubbee Improvement Corp. and served as a former member of the hazardous waste committee.
Bill enjoyed several passions in life: his church, his family, farming and 4-H. An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he fulfilled many callings as a servant to his church. Farming and 4-H were paramount to his family. As the patriarch of the Russell clan, Bill instilled traditional family values and work ethic to his children and grandchildren. Togetherness was a key element of this close-knit family's success. Whether it was the special care given to the cattle or goats or sharing trade secrets and techniques on construction - Bill was there to lead the family pack. It was just a few years back that the family erected a barn with Grandpa Bill overseeing the project. With sheer guts and determination Bill battled cancer's grasp and prevailed as a survivor. He leaves behind his family who loved and adored him, the church family with whom he worshiped, along with his buddies at the Marshall County 4-H Beef Barn, students whom he safely took to school and returned home each day, the Aubbee Volunteer Firefighters and the many friends he made along the pathways of life's journey to cherish his memory of the many good times they shared.
Survivors include wife Beth at home;
one son, Scott Russell and wife Kellie and their children Claire, Madeline,
Laura, Jessica, Katelyn and Evelyn, all of Plain City, Utah; and two daughters,
Gretchen Johnson and husband Scott and their children Michael, Renae, Rebekah
and Elizabeth, and Haidee Temme and husband Michael and their children Zachary,
Russell, and Alexandra, all of Leiters Ford. Bill's extended children include
Kristina Risner, Richard Ganshow, Karla and husband Mitch Rutledge, Rob and
Kira Bettcher, and his foreign exchange daughter Jantje Roder of
He is preceded in death by his parents, first wife, and two sisters, Barbara Wagoner and Becky Nelson.
A celebration of the life of Mr.
William "Bill" Russell will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Good
Family Funeral Home,
Preferred memorials may be made to the Russell Grandchildren 4-H Group in care of Haidee Temme. Electronic expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at goodfamily@rtcol.com.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
No Obituaries
Monday, June 29, 2009
Joseph
W. Dague
May 6, 1921 - June 26, 2009
Joseph Wesley DAGUE, 88, passed away Friday at
his house near Grass Creek. He was born May 6, 1921, in
He graduated from
Joe also served in
For over 50 years, Joe kept his pilot's license and flew his own plane whenever he could, bringing great joy to all he shared the ride with.
Dorothy and Joe established the family farm in 1947 in partnership with his brother Ivan Dague. Later he and Dorothy farmed with help from their family. After that he was in partnership in the dairy and grain farm with son Jim for over 35 years.
Joe was a charter member of the
Cass-Fulton Flying Farmers in 1951. He was elected several terms as trustee of
He was elected to the County Council of Fulton County.
He was instrumental in starting and
was a charter member of the Grass Creek Lions Club and served as president and
in other various positions for several terms throughout the years. He was
leader dog chairman for the district for 15 years and served five years as law
camp chairman for the district, and he went on numerous Lions service trips to
Joe was a member of the
In recent years he took great joy in sitting on the front porch listening to the laughter of his grandkids and great-grandkids and watching them play.
Joe and Dorothy recently celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary. Forever together.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy;
his children, Joseph E. Dague (Dee), Judith K. Uhrich (Robert), and James L.
Dague (Peggy), all of Kewanna, Jean Galloway,
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Ivan (Thelma) and Robert; one sister, Dorothy Tatman; his son, John Robert, and daughter, June Louise Schuler; his son-in-law, James Galloway; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
This life was a better place because we were loved by him.
Visitation will be held today from 4 p.m.
to 8 p.m. in the Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport, with a Lions memorial
service held at 8 p.m. Services will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the Metea
Baptist Church, with one hour of visitation prior to the service. Pastor Bill
Cordes will officiate. Burial will be in the
Memorials may be made to the Grass
Creek Lions Club or the
LaVerne
E. Geiger
LaVerne E. GEIGER, 90, of Culver, died Thursday at 16957 18B Road, Culver.
Survivors include two sons, Dennis A. Geiger and Michael L. Geiger, both of Culver.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m.
Wednesday at
The Bonine-Odom Funeral Home of Culver is in charge of arrangements.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
W.
Wayne Kline
W.
Wayne KLINE, 93, of Culver, died at 5:05 a.m. Monday at
Miller’s Merry Manor in Culver.
The
Bonine-Odom Funeral Home, Culver, is in charge of the arrangements, which are
incomplete.
Sherri
Rae Stutzman
April 25, 1955 - June 27, 2009
Sherri Rae STUTZMAN, 54, of 6791 W. 100 North,
Sherri was born April 25, 1955, in
She worked for Valley Elementary, completed two apprenticeships for RR Donnelley, worked for Zimmer Inc. and delivered mail.
Sherri loved the outdoors, gardening, Valley athletics, students at Valley and being with family and friends.
Survivors include her husband, Gary,
She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at
McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel,
Memorials may be sent to Kosciusko
Home Care & Hospice Inc.,
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Carl
L. Branson
Carl L. BRANSON, 78, of
He is survived by his wife, Patricia; children, Vickie Bruce, Star City, and Terry Branson, Bordentown, N.J.; and brother, Harold Branson, Munster.
Funeral services will be Thursday at
noon at the
Local arrangements are being handled by Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Homes, Kewanna Chapel.
Catherine
Jean Smith
Nov. 25, 1947 - June 24, 2009
Catherine Jean SMITH nee
Batson, 61, of Glen Carbon,
Cathy was born in
Cathy is survived by her mother, Eleanor, Leesburg; children, Vinicia "Nikki" Schleicher (Larry), Edwardsville, Ill., and Laura Ballinger-Morales (Carlos), Fowler; three grandchildren, with a fourth expected in September, Brittany "Cat" Schleicher, Edwardsville, Ill., and Sabrina and Rafael Morales, both of Fowler; brothers and sisters, Bruce Batson, South Bend, Harry Batson, Leesburg, and Nancy Grocke (Ted), Leesburg; and her dear friend, Gerald "Butch" Wygant, Glen Carbon, Ill.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Larry Batson, and one sister Mary Ellen Batson.
A memorial service will be Thursday at
6 p.m., with visitation from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Herbert A. Kassly Funeral
Home Ltd., 515 Vandalia,
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association and the Granite City Animal Protection Agency.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Cora
Bowers
Cora BOWERS, 91, of
Arrangements are pending at Hartzler
Funeral Home,
Myron
D. Kizer
Myron D. KIZER, 91, died Sept. 11, 2008. His
family, including daughter Linda Nix Perdue and son Steve Kizer, will bury his
ashes during a graveside service at
Hartzler Funeral Home,
William
W. Kline
William Wayne KLINE, 93, of Culver, died Monday at Miller's Merry Manor, Culver.
Survivors include his son, Robert
Kline, Culver; and daughters, Carol Troester, Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., and
Patricia Mann,
Services will be Monday at 11 a.m. at
Bonine-Odom Funeral Home of Culver is in charge of arrangements.
Friday, July 3, 2009
Daniel
R. Bowen
Aug. 8, 1955 - July 2, 2009
Daniel Ray BOWEN, 53,
He was born Aug. 8, 1955, in
Mr. Bowen was employed at Denny and
Co. in
Survivors include his daughter, Karla Haddix-Bowen, Plymouth; granddaughter, Sandra Felix, Plymouth; father, George Elder Sr., Knox; sisters, Cheryl and husband John Himes, Plymouth, Stephanie and husband John Hoke, LaPorte, Monica and husband Eric Kean, Knox, Della and husband Ernie Kean, Knox, Dannell and husband Jeffy Escalanti, Knox, and Shantell and husband Justin Hedinger, Monticello; brothers, Don and wife Joann Bowen, Culver, Phillip Bowen, Montpelier, Ohio, Jeffrey and wife Julie Bowen, Plymouth, Bruce and wife Wendy Bowen, Culver, George and wife Monica Elder Jr., Knox, and Mark and wife Becky Elder, Knox; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Jane and Richard Bowen, and maternal and paternal grandparents.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m.
Tuesday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home,
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be sent to zimmermanbros@rtcol.com.
Cora
M. Bowers
Jan. 17, 1918 - July 1, 2009
Cora M. BOWERS, 91, of
Cora was born Jan. 17, 1918, in
Cora retired in 1984 after being the assistant manager at Blumenthal's Women's Apparel for over 30 years, as well as a homemaker.
Cora was valedictorian of the
Tippecanoe High School Class of 1935. She also was a member of the
Cora is survived by two daughters, Jean and husband Robert R. Gates, Austin, Texas, and Harriet Swartz and companion Skip Swick, Athens; one son, Michael R. and wife Ruby Bowers, Athens; four grandchildren, Robert Gates Jr., Houston, Texas, Sondra Jackson, Peru, Ind., Chrissy Mills, Akron, and Ryan Bowers, Santa Rosa, Calif.; great-grandchildren, Donna, Robert, Misty, Nathan, Amy, Julia, Kennedy, Payton, and Sydney; and two sisters, Virginia and husband Verl Hoagland, North Manchester, and Alice Swager, Fremont.
She was preceded in death by her husband, two brothers, Wilford and Ralph Fretz; one sister, Edna Abbott; and son-in-law Larry Swartz.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday
at Hartzler Funeral Home,
Memorial contributions may be made to
Richard
A. Fry
Richard A. FRY, 60, of
He is survived by his daughter, Tina McIntire, Tippecanoe; son Richard Fry, Akron; mother, Edna Fry, Macy; three sisters, Vrena Fry, Linda Kidwell, and Beverly Fry; and brother, Tom Fry.
In honoring his wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral services. Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home, Bourbon, is in charge of local arrangements.
Margie
Warren
Margie WARREN, 81,
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home,
Saturday, July 4, 2009
No Obituaries - Holiday
Monday, July 6, 2009
Betty
L. Owens
May 24, 1933 - July 4, 2009
Betty L. OWENS, 76, of
She was born in
Betty was a homemaker. She attended
She is survived by four sons, Nelson and Jeanne Owens, Mexico, Norman Owens, Peru, Ind., Dean and Peggy Owens, Mexico, and Donald and Stephanie Owens, Mexico; a daughter, Nancy and Alan Gohn, Rochester; grandchildren, Kim Bentley, Kris Owens, Carrie Owens, Tiffany Owens, Michelle Gohn, Chelsea Gohn, Wesley Gohn, Jennifer Whitcomb, Sean Duffey and Erin Duffey; and great-grandchildren, Delaney Bentley and Cohen Duffey.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday
at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home,
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mexico Light Fund.
Iris
O. Stockdale
Iris O. STOCKDALE, 94, of
Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at
Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home,
Margie
Warren
Margie "Aileen" WARREN,
died Wednesday at
She is survived by a daughter, Patty
Elnora Markham,
Private family services will be at
Good Family Funeral Home,
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Arthur Birk
Arthur “Art” BIRK, of Culver, died Monday.
Arrangements are pending with the Bonine-Odom Funeral Home, Culver.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Arthur
A. Birk
Arthur A. BIRK, 75, of Culver, died at 12:43 p.m. Monday at
Arrangements
are pending with the Bonine-Odom Funeral Home, Culver.
Marguerite
M. Frost
Former
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Good Family Funeral Home.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Beth
Ann Smith
Beth Ann (Lee) SMITH, 42,
Her memorial service will be at 1 p.m.
Tuesday at the
Delores June Underwood
Delores
June (Wills) UNDERWOOD, 87,
Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman
Bros. Funeral Home,
Friday, July 10, 2009
Arthur
E. Birk
Arthur E. BIRK, 75, of Culver, died Monday
at 12:43 p.m. at
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Birk; son William Birk, Culver; daughter Ruth Birk, Culver; and his brother, Richard Birk.
Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday
at
The Bonine-Odom Funeral Home, Culver, is in charge of arrangements.
Marguerite
Mitchell Frost
Jan. 9, 1917 - Dec. 1, 2008
Former
Born Jan. 9, 1917, she grew up in
Margy was married for many years to
the late Robert Frost of
After retirement, Margy was able to pursue her quick-sketch cartooning and was a featured artist at many events and festivals. She prided herself with the ability to recognize and teach the "Instant Artists of America." This was accomplished by utilizing no more than 12 pen strokes of permanent marker on a white or clear plastic bag to create a unique, custom caricature. When the artistic creation was complete, it was displayed in a window.
In addition she enjoyed producing her watercolor paintings and portraits. Marguerite also considered herself to be a "fiber artist," evidenced by her many unique crocheted creations.
While living in
She is survived by her daughter, Phyllis Philbrick and husband George, Palatine, Ill.; sons, David Frost, Mundelein, Ill., Jack Frost and wife Linda, Maryland; daughter-in-law Nadine (the late John) Frost, Washington state; grandchildren, Bryan Frost, Washington state, and Andrea Frost, Alaska; her sisters, Carol Mitchell Bennett and husband Carl, Indiana, and Elaine Mitchell VanLue and husband Bill, Florida; her brother, Robert Mitchell and wife Janice, Pittsboro; cousin Helen Jean Warnock and husband Verlin, Michigan; her brother-in-law, John (and the late Virginia) Frost, North Carolina; and nine nieces and nephews. Marguerite always gave to others, expecting nothing in return. She will be dearly missed and leaves a great legacy to cherish her memory.
A graveside service honoring the life
of Marguerite Mitchell Frost will be held Sunday at 11:30 a.m. at
Delores
June Underwood
Delores June (Wills) UNDERWOOD,
87,
Survivors include her husband, Charles E. Underwood, Zionsville; daughters, Suzanne Hughes, Marion, Bonnie Higgins, Orange, Calif., June Ellen Freeman, Westfield, and Lori Strickland, Okatie, S.C.; and sons, Richard Underwood, Walnut Creek, Calif., and Tom Underwood, Zionsville.
Private services will be observed.
Arrangements are by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home,
Saturday, July 11, 2009
James
R. Dice
Sept. 30, 1949 - July 9, 2009
James R. "Jim" DICE,
59, 858 W. 700 South,
He was born Sept. 30, 1949, in
Mr. Dice worked at Topp Industries
Inc.,
Survivors include his wife, Vickie Dice, Rochester; his son, James P. Dice and companion Stacy Manns, Akron; his daughter, Kimberly and husband Mike Spoor, Fulton; five grandchildren, Courtnee Dice, Makenna Ritter, and Marcus Ritter, all of Fulton, and Whitney Dice and Ryan Dice, both of Akron; sister, Lou Ann White, Fort Wayne; and two nephews, David Glenn Hunt II, Kokomo, and Rick Allen White, Fort Wayne.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m.
Monday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Fulton, with Pastor Bruce Russell
officiating. Friends may call from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday and one hour prior
to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in the
Memorial contributions may be made to
Hope Hospice of
Monday, July 13, 2009
Delores
Mae Irwin
Delores "Dee" Mae IRWIN,
77, of
Arrangements are pending with the
Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
Michael
Scott
Michael SCOTT, 64, of 3864 S. Indiana 25,
Mentone (
Survivors include two brothers, M. LeRoy Scott, Huntington, and Ronald Scott, Mentone.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday
at King Memorial Home,
Susan
Mae Smith
Susan Mae SMITH, 35, of
Arrangements are pending with the
Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Tom
Felda
Tom FELDA, 44, of
He is survived by his daughter, Christy Felda, son Steve Felda, and stepfather Bud Wiseman, all of Lancaster, Ohio; stepmother Shirley Felda, and brothers, Jim (Kari) Felda and Chuck Felda, all of Kewanna; sister Tammy (Ken) Clancey, McCarthur, Ohio; stepbrothers, Mark (Lori) Wiseman and Buddy Wiseman Jr., and stepsisters, Cheryl Beatty and Theresa Wiseman, all of Lancaster, Ohio; and special friend Steve Harmon, Lancaster, Ohio.
The funeral service will be held
Thursday in the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home Chapel,
Delores
Mae Irwin
Jan. 17, 1932 - July 11, 2009
Delores "
She was born Jan. 17, 1932, in
She retired after 21 years at Citrus
Hill Manufacturing, in
She is survived by her daughter, Colette Knott and husband Gary, Zionsville; son Curtis Irwin, Etna Green; two grandsons, Aaron and Stefan Knott, Zionsville; a sister, Mary LaTurner and husband Bob, Normal, Ill.; and a brother, Donald Fites and wife Sylvia, Peoria, Ill.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday
at the
Memorial contributions may be made to
Vivienne
Rush
Vivienne RUSH, 66,
Arrangements are pending at Hasler & Stout Funeral Home, Greentown.
Susan
Mae Smith
Susan Mae SMITH, 35, of
Survivors include her fiance, Greg L. Kinsey, Bourbon; three children, Kristina Carroll, Etna Green, and Christopher and Kirsten Carroll, Bourbon; parents, Frank and Odessa Smith, New York; three brothers, Keith Smith, Kenneth Smith and Gary Smith, all of New York; and one sister, Nancy Wade, New York.
Visitation will be Thursday from 1
p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Carmen
M. Nutt
Carmen M. NUTT, 96,
Survivors include her brother, Don
Wert,
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m.
Thursday at
Vivienne
L. Rush
May 29, 1943 - July 13, 2009
Vivienne Leeann RUSH, 66,
Vivienne was born May 29, 1943, in
Vivienne received a GED from
She is survived by her father, Reeford Hall, Sheridan; her son, Floyd Rude and fiancee Genia Abell, Logansport; two daughters, Dennine (Ron) Doran, Goshen, and Sheila (Rick) Lautenbacher, Herrin, Ill.; six grandchildren, Tammy Doran, Francis Rude, Brandon Doran, Brandi Crow, Krystle Lautenbacher and Charlie Lautenbacher; seven great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Frank (Kathey) Hall, Healy, Ark., Judy (Terry) Emmons, Villages, Fla., Kay Sixbey, Sheridan, and Marty (Sue) Hall, Sturgeon, Mo.; companion Bob Brumley, Windfall; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Maree Kern Ramsey, stepmother Sue Hall, husband Thomas Rush and brother Jerry Hall.
Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday
at Hasler & Stout Funeral Home,
Online condolences can be made at www.hasler-stout.com.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Jan. 1, 1914 - July 14, 2009
Florence Dawald MILLER, 95, of Wesley Manor,
Frankfurt, died Tuesday at
She is survived by two daughters,
Sonya Hoover,
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold, and one brother, Robert.
Services will be Saturday at 10:30
a.m. at Amanda Reid Memorial Chapel, Wesley Manor,
Memorials may be made to Fulton County
Public Library,
Online condolences may be directed to www.gendafuneralhome.com.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Ryan J. Cox
Ryan Jacob “R.J.: COX,
age 3, of
Arrangements are pending at Earl-Love
Funeral Home,
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Ryan
J. Cox
April 5, 2006 - July 15, 2009
Ryan Jacob "R.J." COX,
3, of
He was born April 5, 2006, in
He is survived by his parents; sisters, Shelby Cox, Akron, and Shawna Whitt, Paintsville, Ky.; brothers, Arron Cox and Aubrey, Fort Wayne, and Bryan Cox, Atwood; his grandparents, Vernon and Helen Cox, Akron, and William and Judy Yates, Akron; and great-grandmother Laura Swihart, Akron.
Visitation will be Sunday from 2 p.m.
to 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Akron Church of God. Services will
be Monday at 10:30 a.m. at Akron Church of God with the Rev. Terry Canfield
officiating. Burial will be at
Arrangements are by Earl-Love Funeral
Home,
Monday, July 20, 2009
No Obituaries
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Bonnie
Dean Brown
Bonnie Dean BROWN, 81, born in
Services will be held at 3 p.m.
Thursday at Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home,
Terry
Lee Moriarty
Terry Lee MORIARTY, 67, of
Arrangements are pending with the
Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
Russell
J. Salyer
Russell J. SALYER, 55, of
Survivors include four sons, Clinton Salyer, Rochester, Russell Jr. Salyer, Rochester, Matthew Salyer, Culver, and Jason Salyer, Rochester; one daughter, Tonya Warner, Plymouth; one brother, Linville Salyer, Salyersville, Ky.; and three sisters, Oleta Bohac, North Judson, Geneva Burton, Knox, and Betty Waldorf, Greenville, Ky.
Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8
p.m. Wednesday at Bonine-Odom Funeral Home, Culver, and from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday at Magoffin Co. Funeral Home,
Marion L. Shafer
Marion
L. SHAFER, 94, of
Arrangements are pending with the
Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Marie
Helen Imler
Nov. 11, 1917 - July 16, 2009
Marie Helen IMLER, 91, of Flora, died at 12:20 a.m. Thursday at Milner Community Health Care, Rossville, where she had resided for the past year.
Marie was born Nov. 11, 1917, in
Marie graduated from
She was treasured mother to her children.
She is survived by two sons, David Dluzak and friend Janet Blair, Rochester, and Bill Imler, Flora; three daughters, Susan Angle, Flora, Jane Imler, Logansport, and Jean Imler and spouse Glen Hammond, Lafayette; one sister, Evelyn Aikman, Evanston, Ill.; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her sisters, Lucille Johnson and Mildred "Mid" Hickman.
Services and visitation were held
Sunday at Baker Funeral Home in Flora. Burial was at
Memorials may be made to Serenity
Hospice,
Marion
Lucille Shafer
Marion Lucille SHAFER, 94, of
Survivors include her daughters, Paula
Wahl,
Friends may visit with the family
Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Marian
Eileen Burnett
Oct. 22, 1917 - July 16, 2009
Marian Eileen BURNETT, 91, of
She was born Oct. 22, 1917, in Macy to the late Ben and Mary Mullican. In 1939, she married the late James F. Burnett of Paragon.
Eileen graduated from
Eileen was an auxiliary member of Fire
Department No. 9 of
Eileen was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Michael Burnett and sister Kathleen Lowe. Survivors include her son, Robert Burnett, Fort Wayne; her daughter, Karen (Jerry) Frost, formerly of Quito, Ecuador, and now of Fort Mill, S.C.; grandchildren, Rachel (Carter) Savoie, Indianapolis, Christopher (Laura) Burnett, Fort Wayne; Rob Frost, Bowling Green, Ohio, and David (Lexi) Frost, Charlotte, N.C.; and great-grandchildren Lucy Frost and Devren and John Burnett.
In lieu of flowers contributions may
be made to VNA & Hospice Home,
A memorial service will be held at the Mount Olive U.M.C on Saturday at 11 a.m.
William
Harold Hassenplug
William Harold HASSENPLUG,
78, of
Survivors include his children, Daniel
Hassenplug, Kewanna, Bunnie Cleland,
A memorial service will be at son
Steve's home in
Michael
Wayne Kester
July 28, 1982 - July 21, 2009
Michael "Mikie" Wayne KESTER,
26, of Harmony, died Tuesday at
He was born in
Michael graduated from
He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Rosanna Lawrence and Norman Wayne and Bertha L. Kester; and his cousin, Brianna Wilkerson.
Survivors include his wife, Becky, Harmony; parents Charles Michael and Georgia Kester, Brazil, Ind.; a sister, Sara Kester, Brazil, Ind.; in-laws Jim and Bonnie Steen, Greencastle; sisters-in-law Vickie DeWitt and Cassie Steen, both of Greencastle; brothers-in-law David Steen and Gerrick Steen, both of Greencastle; grandfather Glenn Lawrence, Brazil, Ind.; special aunt and uncle Jerry and Mary Jane Kester, Reelsville; as well as several aunts, uncles and extended family members and a beloved basset hound, Titus.
Services will be at Lawson-Miller
Chapel Saturday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Bob Kumpf officiating. Burial will
follow at
In lieu of flowers, donations may be
made to Hunters Helping Hunters,
Edna
M. Taber
Feb. 21, 1920 - July 20, 2009
Edna M. TABER, 89, of Culver, passed away at 6:04 p.m. Monday, at home.
Edna was born Feb. 21, 1920, in
Edna was a member of
Edna is survived by her sons, Robert
E. Taber,
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one brother and one sister.
A time of sharing with the family will
be Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the
Condolences may be sent to the family via the obituary page at www.bonineodom.com.
The Bonine-Odom Funeral Home, Culver, is in charge of arrangements.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Mary
Lou Brown
June 6, 1928 - July 22, 2009
Mary Lou BROWN, 81, of Miller's Merry Manor,
Lou was born in
She is survived by her son, Dave
(Karen) Brown,
Lou was a member of the VFW. She occasionally attended Grace United Church of Christ. Some of the jobs she had in her lifetime were working for a plumber, telephone operator, short order cook at The Shack and taxi driver.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Grace United Church of Christ in Culver.
Memorials may be given to Grace United Church of Christ or REAL services of Culver. Condolences may be sent to the family via the obituary page at www.bonineodom.com.
The Bonine-Odom Funeral Home, Culver, assisted in the arrangements.
Larry Dishner
Larry
DISHNER, 58, of 4684 N. Indiana 25,
Arrangements are pending at the Good
Family Funeral Home,
Joan
E. Tipmore
Joan E. (Barr) TIPMORE, 88,
Memorial graveside services will be
conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at
Arrangements are by Zimmerman Bros.
Funeral Home,
Saturday, July 25, 2009
July 18, 1927 - July 23, 2009
Services for
He passed away at 7:30 p.m. Thursday
at the McKinney House in
Born July 18, 1927, in
He was a 1945
Jim was a dairy farmer, retiring in 1975. He also worked for the Cass County Highway Department, from which he retired in 1995.
Jim was an avid Chicago Cub and IU fan and he enjoyed mushroom hunting, treasure and milk bottle collecting, and going to auctions.
Surviving are his sons, Ernie L. Bridge and wife Vickie and Harry A. Bridge and wife Deb, both of Royal Center, Stephen Elliott, St. Augustine, Fla., and Stuart Elliott, Urbana; his daughters, Cathy Redmon and husband Bob, Arizona, Barbara Fleckenstein and husband Larry, Lafayette, Deborah Strange and husband Art, Oak Hill, Va., and Pamela Ford and husband Keith, Roann; a brother, Robert Bridge and wife Carol, Rochester; a sister, Kay Humphrey and husband Bob, Zionsville; and 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his second
wife,
Dr. James Elliott will officiate at
the services and burial with military rites will be at
Memorial contributions may be made to
the William K. Vernon Scholarship Fund in care of Community State Bank, Attn:
Jess Robinson,
Larry
L. Dishner
Mr. Larry L. DISHNER, 58, of
Survivors include his wife, Leslie Dishner, at home; two daughters, Vicki Rush, Logansport, and Misty Church, Hiddenite, N.C.; two sons, Jeremy Dishner, Taylorsville, N.C., and James Dishner, Logansport; and two sisters, Dollena Buckley, Peoria, Ill., and Nettie Bosworth, Marion.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in
the Good Family Funeral Home,
Monday, July 27, 2009
Jack
L. Eisenman
Jan. 19, 1947 - July 17, 2009
Jack L. EISENMAN, 62, of The Woodlands,
Jack was born Jan. 19, 1947, to Howard
and Mary Eisenman, formerly of
Jack's first love was always golf, when he was still able to play the game, but eating came in as a close second. His favorite pastime was listening to music of all kinds by all groups. He was also an avid Astros fan, and he loved to watch Notre Dame and the Indiana Hoosiers on television. He also loved to watch Texas Tech's basketball team play, when Bobby Knight was still coaching them. Bobby was his all-time favorite coach.
Jack is survived by his loving fiancee of 13 years, Sandra L. Jones; his son, Brandon Eisenman and wife Kari Lynn, Anderson, Texas; two stepdaughters, Charity Queret and husband Chris, Spring, Texas, and Tiffany Lee and husband Roper, Livingston, Texas; two sisters, Betty Vance and husband Bill, Rochester, and Carolyn Deeds and husband Tink, Rochester; sister-in-law Sue Eisenman, Rochester; his grandchildren, Kelsie and Hallie Eisenman, Ryder and Autumn Lee, and Rowan Queret; numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives; and his in-laws, Dutch and Betty Dettinger, of The Woodlands.
He was preceded in death by his
parents, and his brother, Raymond Eisenman, formerly of
A memorial service in Jack's honor
will be at the Copperwood Apartments, The Woodlands,
Memorial donations may be made in Jack's name to help defray the medical costs that accumulated during his recent illness. Checks should be made out to St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital and mailed to Sandra L. Jones, 4407 S. Panther Creek Drive, Apt. 337, The Woodlands, TX 77381, as the hospital has requested.
Edward
D. Gamble
Edward D. GAMBLE, 95, of
Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home.
Thomas
L. Harris
Oct. 11, 1933 - July 25, 2009
Thomas L. HARRIS, 75,
He was born Oct. 11, 1933, in Roann,
the son of Russell and Elizabeth (Faviote) Harris. On July 17, 1956, in
Mr. Harris was a U.S. Army veteran and
had retired as a meatcutter from Wilt's and
Survivors include his wife, Joan Harris, Fulton; his son, David Harris, Macy; his daughter, Tammy and husband Mike Olinger, Fulton; his grandchildren, Dave Harris, Monticello, Josh Olinger, Logansport, Britney and husband Kyle Middleton, Fulton, Joel Harris, Mexico, Ind., and John Harris, Mexico, Ind.; his great-grandchildren, Makena Middleton, Fulton, and Khloe Harris, Monticello; his brothers, Robert and wife Ruth Harris, North Manchester, Ronald and wife Avis Harris, Roann; his sisters, Patsy Sucher, Roann, and Darlene and husband Keith Ballee, Denver, Ind.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers James Harris and Larry Harris.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
Wednesday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Fulton, with the Revs. Steve Fleck,
Bruce Russell and George Hapner officiating. Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 8
p.m. Tuesday and one hour prior to the service Wednesday at the funeral home.
Burial will be in the
Memorial contributions may be made to the Fulton-Liberty Township Volunteer Fire Department. Online condolences may be sent to zimmermanbros@rtcol.com.
Ellen
J. Tarr
Ellen J. TARR, 87, of
Survivors include her children, Alfred
Tarr,
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Goodwin Memorial Chapel, Bluffton. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Ruth
Ann Deaton
Mrs. Ruth Ann DEATON, 71,
Survivors include her husband, Earl, at home; two daughters, Lora Ann Chester, Chili, Ind., and Shari Lynn Simonson, Rochester; two sons, Charles Kenneth Deaton and William Earl Deaton, both of Macy; two sisters, Ruby Mawbly and Judy DePlant, both of St. Petersburg, Fla.; and one brother, Lee Francis, Flint, Mich.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday
in the Good Family Funeral Home,
Edward
D. Gamble
Edward D. GAMBLE, 95, of
Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Ruth
Ann Deaton
July 17, 1938 - July 26, 2009
Mrs. Ruth Ann DEATON, 71,
Ruth was born July 17, 1938, the
daughter of the late Elhannon and Anna Lowry Francis in
Ruth was employed at Hart, Schaffner
and Marx for over 20 years until the
Ruth's memberships included the
Manitou VFW No. 1343 and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary No. 852
and the DAR. Ruth was a Wednesday night regular in the Pin-Toppler's League at
Quick's Lanes. She was also an avid bingo player gaming at the local Eagles or
at the Moose in
She is survived by her husband Earl, at home; her daughter, Lora Ann Chester and husband Jim, Chili, and their children Jason Huff, Joni Popejoy and husband David, Jeffery Mitchell Jr. and Keith Mitchell, Brandy Edwards and husband B.J., and Keegan Chester; her daughter, Shari Lynn Simonson and husband Brian, Rochester, and their children Brandon Arven and Bradlee Arven; her son, Charles Kenneth Deaton, Macy, and his children Teffeny Deaton, Charles Deaton Jr. and Danyell Chobic; her son, William Earl Deaton and wife Pamela, Macy, and their children Calvin Earl Deaton, Jesse Dolen, Miranda Dolen and Jason Dolen; 17 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ruby Mawby and husband Sid, St. Petersburg, Fla., and Judy DePlant, St. Petersburg, Fla.; one brother, Lee Francis, Flint, Mich.; one sister-in-law, Lora Davis, Macy; and a special family friend, John Powell, Macy.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Lyda Van Burnt and Pat Francis; a brother, John "Joe" Francis; a great-grandaughter, Nevaeh Huff; and a great-grandson, Damon Huff.
A celebration of the life of Ruth
Deaton will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Good Family Funeral Home,
Edward
W. Gamble
Mr. Edward Woodrow GAMBLE, 95, of
Survivors include two sons, Fredrick
Lee Gamble,
Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in
the Good Family Funeral Home,
Orville
J. Smith
Oct. 1, 1929 - July 27, 2009
Orville J. "Jr." SMITH,
79,
Orville was born Oct. 1, 1929, in
Winamac to Orville M. and Mary Frances (Nierzurcki) Smith. He was married Jan.
12, 1957, in Winamac to Rosanna McLean. He lived 47 years in the
He graduated in 1948 from
Orville was a former Cub Scout leader
in
He is survived by four children, Johne J. Smith (Linda), Rochester, Wendy (Steve) O'Dell, Rochester, Paul Martin Smith, Rochester, and Wesley Smith, Akron; six grandchildren, Johne J. Smith, Lafayette, Brooke R. Smith, Warsaw, Samantha Smith, Peru, Ind., Alyson Smith, Warsaw, Jason (Andrea) Smith, Wabash, and Stephanie Moore, Indianapolis; two great-grandchildren, Colton and Emerson Avery Smith, Wabash; two sisters, Berniece Trapp, Winamac, and Doris Moore, Fond du Lac, Wis.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by sister, Leona Rausch.
Visitation is Thursday from 6 p.m. to
8 p.m. at Earl-Love Funeral Home,
Memorial contributions may be made to an organization of the giver's choice. Online condolences may be sent to earllovefh@gmail.com.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
No Obituaries
Friday, July 31, 2009
Edward
W. Gamble
July 17, 1914 - July 24, 2009
Mr.
Edward W. GAMBLE, 95, of
Edward
was born in
Ed
and Orlepha Pontious were married Nov. 25, 1939, in
As
one of nine children, Edward was a twin to his brother Edwin. He learned a
solid work ethic early in life and was counted on to work and help his family
out with chores. He was a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps and a
lifetime member of the UAW and Eagles. As an elder Ed assisted with preaching
responsibilities for the reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day
Saints near Hibbard. In 1969 he retired as a machinist from Bendix Corp.
Ed
was a familiar face enjoying coffee and conversation in the earlier years at
Maggie's, then at the Evergreen and most recently at Tweedle D's. As an
inventor, Ed tinkered in his workshop creating domestic inventions or modifying
and fabricating present ones to meet his family's needs for whatever challenges
life presented.
To
relax he enjoyed watching television or simply observed the behaviors of his
backyard friends, the birds and squirrels. Taking a ride through the countryside
was also a favorite activity immensely enjoyed by Ed.
Ed
is survived by two sons, Fredrick Lee Gamble and wife Linda, Pensacola, Fla.,
and John Gamble and wife Connie, Plymouth; two grandchildren, Carl Gamble and
wife Terri, Brighton, Iowa, and Eric Gamble and wife Jeanette, Sebring, Fla.;
six great-grandchildren, Evan, Ashley, Cody, Tyler, Alexandra, and Dakotah; one
sister, Kathryn Houk and husband Robert, New Carlisle; and three nieces, Donna
Jean Miller and husband Ronnie, Colleen Dillard, Rochester, and Jane Ann Hall,
Plymouth.
He
was preceded in death by his parents; wives; two sons in infancy; and seven
brothers and sisters, Edwin C., Elroy, Mary, Lillie, Rene, Betty, and Delbert.
A
celebration of the life of Ed Gamble will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Good
Family Funeral Home,
Memorials
may be made in his name to the American Cancer Society or United Ministries
Food Pantry,
Electronic
expressions of sympathy may be made at goodfamily@rtcol.com.
Joseph
G. Voreis
Joseph G. VOREIS, 28, of
Arrangements are pending with the
Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Keeley Shay Marie Barnes
Keeley
Shay Marie BARNES, 9 months, of
She is survived by her parents, Lacy Clemons-Anderson and Shaun Barnes; two sisters, Haylee Dawn Barnes and Jayda Lynn Barnes; and one brother, Cayden Joseph Holloway.
Services will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday in
Good Family Funeral Home. Friends may
visit two hour prior to the service.
Burial will be at
Joel Aaron Brugh
Joel Aaron BRUGH, 31, of 3118 N. 600 West,
Arrangements are pending at the Good
Family Funeral Home,
Mac Dale Davidson
June 1, 1951 – July 31, 2009
Mac Dale DAVIDSON, 58, of Twelve Mile, died Friday at 1:30 a.m. at his residence.
Mac was born June 1, 1951, in
For over 30 years Mac helped construct grain bins with his dad at Davidson Construction. Mac had also worked as a truck driver.
Mac served six years in the Indiana
National Guard and was a member of American Legion Post No. 60. Mac was a 19670 graduate of
Mac is survived by his wife, Cynthia, Twelve Mile; three daughters, Tonya Hartman and husband Howard, Lucerne, Kimberly Davidson, Macy, and Angela York and husband Toby, Rochester; his son, Mathew Davidson, Kokomo; his parents, Dale and Betty Davidson, Logansport; two sisters, Sandy Shaw, Twelve Mile and Donna Christianson, Twelve Mile; and eight grandchildren, Brant Hartman, Brock Hartman, Brady Hartman, Colton Welker, Meagan York, Wesley York, Haley York and Lucas Graham.
One son, Aaron Christopher Davidson, preceded him in death.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at
Gundrum Funeral Home,
Memorial contributions may be made to
Hope Hospice,
Constrance B. Loer
June 3, 1926 – July 30, 2009
Constance “Connie” B. LOER,
83, of Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation,
Constance was born June 3, 1926, in
Constance graduated in 1942 from
She was a 4-H leader for several years and baked wedding cakes for people.
She is survived by three children,
Bernard (Liz) Loer,
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and her brother, Ralph Redd.
Visitation will be Sunday from 4 p.m.
to 8 p.m. at Earl-Love Funeral Home, 811 E.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Hospice and Palliative Care or the Alzheimer’s Association. Condolences may be sent to earlloveh@gmail.com.
Dierdre M. Strube
Sept. 21, 1918 – July 30, 2009
Dierdre M. STRUBE, 90, 8033 S. Indiana 25,
She was born Sept. 21, 1918, in
Mrs. Strube attended
Survivors include her sister-in-law,
Lucile Shaff,
Funeral services will be held at 2:30
p.m. Sunday at the
Memorial contributions can be made to
the
Monday, August 3, 2009
Keeley Shay Marie Barnes
Dec. 2, 2008 – July 30, 2009
Keeley Shay Marie BARNES,
7 months and 28 days old, of
Keeley enjoyed playing with her brother and sisters. She smiled while listening to lullabies and other soft music. Keeley took comfort from the hugs and kisses from her dad and mom. She appreciated the children’s stories and fairy tales read by grandma. Keeley’s favorite toys were her cool rattles and plush pink flamingo and giraffe. Her eyes twinkled with adoration and excitement with all of the love and affection she was surrounded with from her loving family.
She is survived by her parents, Shaun and Lacy Clemons-Anderson Barnes; two sisters, Haylee Dawn Barnes and Jayda Lynn Barnes; one brother, Cayden Joseph Holloway; maternal grandparents, Tina Russell and Tyler Maule, Rochester, Glen ”Andy” and Mitzi Anderson, Rochester, and Billy and Jackie Clemons, Lebanon, Ind.; paternal grandparents, Troy Barnes, Rochester, and Dawn and Tony Nerd, Warsaw; maternal great-grandparents, Patricia and Robin Fitterling, Leiters Ford, George and Kin Thomas, Bozeman, Mont., Donald and Edith Groleau, Rochester, and Lois Anderson, Iowa; paternal great-grandparents, Janet Howard, North Manchester, Allen and Ellen Fischer, Denver, Ind., and Mike and Lois Lyons, Rochester.
Services will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday in
the Good Family Funeral Home. Friends
may visit two hours prior to the service.
Burial will be at
J. C. Beck
Lifelong Culver resident J. C. BECK died Saturday at Miller’s Merry Manor in Culver. He was 94 years old.
Survivors include his wife, Olive
Beck, of Culver; son Robert Thompson, of Delong; daughter Janet Beck Baker, of
Culver; son Terry Beck, of
A time of visitation with the family will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Grace United Church of Christ in Culver. Services will follow at the church at 2 p.m.
The Bonine-Odom Funeral Home, Culver, is in charge of arrangements.
Joel A. Brugh
Joel A. BRUGH, 31, of 3118 N. 500 West, Rochester, died Tuesday at Dailey Lake, Emigrant, Mont.
Survivors include his parents, James
A. and Ronda Hood Brugh,
Services will be held at 8 p.m. Friday
at the Good Family Funeral Home.,
Vada Conley
Aug. 27, 1938 – Aug. 1, 2009
Vada CONLEY, 70, 3762 W. Old Road 30,
She was born Aug. 27, 1938, in
Mrs. Conley had retired from Camcar
Textron, now Acument Global Technologies,
Survivors include her husband, Wheeler Conley, Rochester; two daughters, Priscilla and husband Jimmy Nash, Warsaw, and Cheryl and husband Dan Felda, Monterey; four sons, Terry Conley, Rochester, Timothy Conley, Rochester, Bart and wife Trena Conley, Rochester, and Matthew Conley, Rochester; 15 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; granddaughter, Jenny Lynn Conley; and all her brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
Tuesday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home,
Memorial contributions may be made to the Vada Conley Memorial Fund. Online condolences may be sent to zimmermanbors@rtcol.com.
Joseph G. Voreis
Joseph Glendon VOREIS, 28, of
Survivors include his wife, Andrea
Voreis,
Friends may visit with the family
today from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the St. Michael Catholic Church,
Arrangements have been entrusted with
the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
John D. Galbreath
John
D. “Jack” GALBREATH, 70, of
Arrangements are pending at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Homes, Kewanna Chapel.
Lois Louise Hutts
Oct. 8, 1914 – Aug. 2, 2009
Lois Louise HUTTS, 94, of
She was born Oct. 8, 1914, in
Mrs. Hutts had been a homemaker and a
member of the
Survivors include her daughter, Betty
Haun, Rochester; her grandchildren, Michael and wife Janet Young, Longview,
Mass., and Steve and wife Staci Young,
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Horace Downs and Bud Downs; and sister Ines Seibert.
Graveside services will be a 1 p.m.
Friday at
Arrangements are by Zimmerman Bros.
Funeral Home,
Randy Waddle
Randy
“Rusty” WADDLE, 53, of
Arrangements are pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Joel Aaron Brugh
Sept. 6, 1977 – July 28, 2009
Joel Aaron BRUGH, 31, 3118 N. 600 West,
Born Sept. 6, 1977 to James A. and Ronda
Hood Brugh, Joel was one of five children.
He shared his childhood with brothers Joshua, Jason and Jim and sister
Audra. Joel was a 1996 graduate of the
A significant part of Joel’s childhood
was creating memories of the summers spent in
Following graduation Joel attended
It wasn’t long till Joel engaged in
specialized training to become a boat captain, studying in
The summer of 2009 brought yet another
challenge for Joel. He enrolled in
distance learning with the
At this time he shared his brother
Jason’s home in
For Joel there were never too many
adventures. As an accomplished traveler
he visited numerous countries, learned foreign culture and made many friends.
In
Joel embraced life and lived it to the fullest, garnering many friends along life’s path. Nature, fishing, marine life and seabirds where his passions. Whether it was the success of landing the bit one – or enjoying the succulent fruits of his labors in his strawberry patch – Joel was happy with life. Of paramount importance was his family. Distance wasn’t an obstacle as he stayed in touch, conveying the breaking news or chatting about routine daily events – Joel was on his cell reporting in.
Joel was a member of St. Joseph
Catholic Church,
Joel leaves his family and his fishing buddies, who loved and adored him to cherish the memories of all of the good times they shared.
Joel is survived by his parents, Jim and Ronda Hood Brugh, Rochester; three brothers, Joshua Brugh and wife Mandie, South Bend, Jason Brugh and wife Teena and their daughters Sierra and Tenaya, Livingston, Mont., and Jim Brugh, Mishawaka; one sister, Audra Brugh, San Diego, Calif.; his maternal grandmother, Doris Hood, Rochester; and his paternal grandparents Joseph and Mildred Brugh, Rochester.
A celebration of the life of Mr. Joel
Aaron Brugh will be held at 8 p.m. Friday at the Good Family Funeral Home,
Preferred memorials maybe made to
John D. Galbreath
April 15, 1939 – Aug. 3, 2009
John D. “Jack” GALBREATH,
70, of
Born April 15, 1939, in Winamac, he
was the son of the late
Jack formerly worked in the family businesses of Galbreath Inc. and Gal-Fab Inc. in Winamac for many years. He was also a U.S. Army veteran. Jack’s hobbies were working and spending time with his family and friends.
He was a member of St. Luke’s
Survivors include his wife,, Peggy
Galbreath,
He was preceded in death by his
parents and two sisters,
Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Thursday at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home,
Memorial contributions may be made to
Pulaski County Food Pantry,
Randy Waddle
Jan. 5, 1956 – Aug. 3, 2009
Randy “Rusty” WADDLE,
53, of 7677 N. Tippecanoe Shores, Tippecanoe, died at 3:02 p.m. Monday at
Rusty was born Jan. 5, 1956, in
He formerly worked for Zimmer Orthopedics and Depuy.
He loved coon hunting, ice fishing and his dogs. He was a member of the Sportsmen & Farmer’s Conservation Club for six years, where he voluntarily tended to the grounds.
Rusty is survived by his wife, Edna, Tippecanoe; one daughter, Melanie and husband Billy Ladwig, Warsaw; three sons, Jason Waddle, Warsaw, Jacob Waddle, Rochester, and Zachary and wife Sara Waddle, Daytona Beach, Fla.; three stepchildren, Arron and wife Emily Stavedahl, Beaver Dam, Amy and husband Donnie Wamper, North Manchester, and Richard and wife Trisha Stavedahl, Warsaw; five sisters, Alma and husband Terry Neidig, Bourbon, Laura and husband Mike Norton, Palestine, Ind., Robin and husband Tony Foreman, Warsaw, Ginger and husband Roger White, Palestine, Ind., and Callie and husband Ricky Deeter, Pierceton; two brothers, Scott Waddle, Mentone, and Philip and wife Jenny Waddle, Akron; and fourteen grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a grandchild.
Services will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at
King Memorial Home,
Memorial contributions may be made to the Sportsmen & Farmer’s Conservation Club. Online condolences may be made at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Katherine S. Wright
Katharine S. WRIGHT, 71, of
Arrangements are pending at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Homes, Royal Center Chapel.
Friday, August 7, 2009
Mildred I. Batten
Mildred I. BATTEN, 90, of
Arrangements are pending at the Good
Family Funeral Home,
Katherine S. Wright
July 20, 1938 – Aug. 4, 2009
Services for Katherine S. WRIGHT, 71, of
She passed away at 7:25 p.m. Tuesday
at Miller’s Merry Manor in
Born July 20, 1938, in Kewanna, she was the daughter of the late Lovell and Frances (Engle) Hurlburt. On Oct. 6, 1956, she married Robert L. Wright Sr., and he preceded her in death on Nov. 28, 2005.
She was a member of the
Katherine retired from Controls Inc.
in
Survivors include her daughters,
Dianna Johns and husband
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Blaine.
Pastor Scott Ellison will officiate at
her service and burial will be in
Friends may call from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Homes, Royal Center Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.harrisonmetzger.com
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Mildred
I. Batten
Mrs. Mildred I. BATTEN, 90, of
Mildred is survived by a daughter,
Jean Batten,
Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in
the Good Family Funeral Home,
Marjorie
F. Martens
Mrs. Marjorie F. MARTENS, 86, of
Survivors include two daughters, Marilee Diener, Wabash, and Michelle Winterrowd, Rochester; two sons, Murro Martens, Argyle, Texas, and Mark Martens, Rochester; and brother Edgar McCracken, Sioux City, Iowa.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday
in the Good Family Funeral Home,
Monday, August 10, 2009
Leola
J. DeMont
Leola
June DeMONT, 79, of
Arrangements
are pending with the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
Marjorie
F. Martens
Mrs. Marjorie F. MARTENS, 86, of
On April 3, 1923, Marjorie F. Martens
was born to Harry and Bess Saunders McCracken in Manilla,
After high school, patriotism beckoned
her to serve our country as a WAVE with the United States Navy. She served from
1942 to 1945 as an aviation machinist, attaining the rank of second class at
the time of her honorable discharge. Marge returned to
On Aug. 6, 1947, in Manilla,
Mrs. Martens was a 20-year esteemed
teaching veteran at
An active community member, Marge was
a nearly 50-year member of
Of supreme importance to Marge was her family. As the matriarch, Marge was there for her legacy of three generations. She loved and adored her grandchildren. She followed their adventures in academics, athletics, theatre, music and dance, rarely missing a recital, contest or production, always being there as their No. 1 cheerleader. In her spare time she crocheted afghans for her family and special friends. With the gentle and loving touch only a grandma can give, she looked forward to hosting the family, creating the feast and celebrating Christmas or the special birthday milestone.
Marge leaves a legacy to her former students and colleagues, the ladies of the links, her pals at Citrus Park, her family of Grace church, her devoted and loving children, adoring grandchildren, faithful four great-grandchildren, and a host of friends she made along the journey of life; all will remember the many good times they shared, cherishing her memory.
Marge is survived by two daughters, Marilee Diener and husband John, Wabash, and Michelle Winterrowd and husband Jeff, Rochester; two sons, Murro Martens and wife Darla, Argyle, Texas, and Mark Martens and wife Betty, Rochester; her grandchildren, Kevin Martens and wife Cara, Flower Mound, Texas, Kurt Martens and wife Zazzye, Frisco, Texas, J.T. Diener and wife Kelli, Greenwood, Nathaniel Diener and wife Mallori, Honduras, Katie Martens, McAllen, Texas, David Diener and fiancee Danielle Schaeffer, Wabash, and Sadie Martens, Rochester; and her great-grandchildren, Cale Martens and Riley Martens, Flower Mound, Texas, and Rebekah Diener, Greenwood, and Sienna Martens, Frisco, Texas; and brother Edgar McCracken, Sioux City, Iowa.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and her brother, Murro McCracken, in 1941.
A celebration of the life of Mrs.
Marjorie F. McCracken Martens will be held Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Good
Family Funeral Home,
Preferred memorials may be made to
Columbia Elementary Library,
Clifford
D. Pickens
Clifford D. PICKENS, 79, of
Cliff was born Aug. 12, 1929, in
Kewanna to Frank E. and Blanche M. (Morris) Pickens. He was married May 4,
1951, in Young America,
A retired farmer, Cliff also drove a school bus for 51 years.
Cliff was a 1949 graduate of
Cliff enjoyed gardening and woodworking.
He is survived by his wife, Georgiann Pickens, Lucerne; his son, Monte Pickens and wife Corinne, Rochester; his daughter, Pam Grable and husband Denny, Springboro, Ohio, his brother, Ralph Pickens and wife Ondah, Lucerne; sister Esther Books, Rochester; his grandson Brian Grable and wife Kelly, Salem, Mass.; two granddaughters, Jill Topich and husband Jim, Mason, Ohio, and Lindsey Dunithan and husband Matt, Bellville, Ill.; stepgranddaughter, Britt Fansler, Greenwood; great-grandchildren, James Topich and Jodie Topich, Mason, Ohio, and Ava Grable, Salem, Mass.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by four sisters, Helen Smith, Mabel Burrous, Edna Annis, and Opal Pickens; five brothers, Herman, Raymond, Frank Jr., Robert and Clyde Pickens; one son, Ronald Pickens; one great-granddaughter, Jacqueline Topich; and his stepmother, Hazel Pickens.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at
the
Memorials may be made to Shiners Hospitals for Children.
Susan
B. Stough
Susan B. STOUGH, 86, of
Survivors include her husband, Ronald
Stough; two daughters, Cheryl Campbell, Madison, and Debbie Symon,
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday
at
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Susan
B. Blackburn-Stough
Jan. 27, 1923 - Aug. 9, 2009
Susan B. BLACKBURN-STOUGH,
age 86, of
Susan worked in the courthouse in
Susan graduated from
Also surviving, along with husband
Ronald, are two daughters, Cheryl (Tom) Campbell, Madison, and Debbie (Terry)
Symon, Rochester; and two sons, John (Faye) Blackburn, South Bend, and David
(Jeanette) Stough Sr., Plymouth. There are eight grandchildren, Brian Campbell,
Troy Blackburn, David Stough, Libby Blackburn, Jennifer Bikneris, Kelly Rector,
Ryan Stough and Elizabeth Symon; eight great-grandchildren; and one brother,
Richard (
Two brothers, Frank and Robert Webb, preceded her in death.
Services will be held at 10 a.m.
Wednesday at
Contributions in memory of Susan B.
Blackburn-Stough may be made to the
Bryce
McNamee Burton
Aug. 16, 1922 - Aug. 9, 2009
Bryce McNamee
Mr. Burton was born Aug. 16, 1922, in
He was a member of the St. Petersburg
Museum of Fine Arts, Bel-Air Country Club and during his many years in
Mr. Burton's daughters with Julia Ann
Burton (d. 2000) are Ann Furnivall (Steve), of Rochester; Linda Hatch (Mike),
of Redington Shores, Fla.; Nanci Cummings (Larry), of Dryden, Mich.; Kathy
Burton, of Show Low, Ariz.; Christine Arnold (Jeff), of Indianapolis; and
Rebecca Burton, of Carmel. He is also survived by Mark Smiley (Jane), of
Cremation and family services will be
handled by Anderson McQueen Funeral & Cremation Services,
In lieu of flowers, the family
suggests memorial contributions be made to the St. Petersburg Museum of Fine
Arts,
Leola
June DeMont
Leola June DeMONT, 79, of
She is survived by many nieces and
nephews; and special life friend Jeffery Brown and his daughter, Jacklyn
Gentry,
Friends may visit with the family
Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. at the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
Marjorie F. Martens
Mrs.
Marjorie F. MARTENS, 86, of
Survivors include two daughters, Marilee Diener, Wabash, and Michelle Winterrowd, Rochester; two sons, Murro Martens, Argyle, Texas, and Mark Martens, Rochester; and bother Edgar McCracken, Sioux City, Iowa.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. today
in the Good Family Funeral Home,
Harold Sellers
Harold SELLERS, 94,
The Bonine-Odom Funeral Home, Culver, is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Bryce
McNamee Burton
Bryce McNamee BURTON, 86, who died Sunday at home in Redington Beach, Fla., is also survived by the children of his wife, Elnora Rouch Burton: Corinne Smiley Pickens, Rochester, Rae Ann Smiley Roberts, New Castle, and Mayor Mark L. Smiley, Rochester.
Cremation and family services will be
handled by Anderson McQueen Funeral & Cremation Services,
In lieu of flowers, the family
suggests memorial contributions be made to the St. Petersburg Museum of Fine
Arts,
Leola
June DeMont
Leola June DeMONT, 79, of
She is survived by many nieces and
nephews; and special friend Jeffery Brown and his daughter, Jacklyn Gentry,
Friends may visit with the family
Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. at the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
Harold
J. Sellers
Harold J. SELLERS, 94, of
Survivors include one son, Randy Sellers, Monterey; three daughters, Carol Sue Ely, Monterey, Phyllis Whiting, Monterey, and Barbara Hall, Homedale, Idaho; two brothers, Paul Sellers and Jim Sellers, both of Knox; and one sister, Glenda Salzer, Knox.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Bonine-Odom Funeral Home, Culver. Visitation will be Thursday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Kirsten
M. Taylor
Kirsten M. TAYLOR, 17,
Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman
Bros. Funeral Home,
Thursday, August 13, 2009
John
W. Chadwick
John W. CHADWICK, 86, of Culver, died at 6:45
a.m. Wednesday at
The Bonine-Odom Funeral Home, Culver, is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete.
Friday, August 14, 2009
Steven
L. Beatty
Steven Lee BEATTY, 54, of
Arrangements
are pending at Good Family Funeral Home,
John
W. Chadwick
John W. CHADWICK, 86, of Culver, died
Wednesday at
Survivors include several cousins and
nephews in
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Culver Academies Memorial Chapel. There will be no visitation.
Mary E. Guise
Mary E. GUISE, 91, of Culver, died at 9:50 p.m. Wednesday at Miller’s Merry Manor in Culver.
The Bonine-Odom Funeral Home, culver, is in charge of the arrangements, which are incomplete.
Wanda
Smith
Wanda SMITH, 71, of 4959 N. Indiana 25,
Survivors include her husband, Lloyd Smith; two daughters, Robin Lee Simmons, Pleasant, S.C., and Julie Baker, Portland, Ore.; one son, Michael D. Smith, Pensacola, Fla.; one sister, Susie, Los Angeles; and one brother, Charles Farber, Woodland Hills, Calif.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday
in the First Church of God,
Kirsten
M. Taylor
March 11, 1992 – Aug. 10, 2009
Kirsten M. TAYLOR, 17, of
She was born March 11, 1992, in
Miss Taylor was a senior at
Survivors include her parents, Karen Simpson and partner Cassandra Jones, Rochester, and James and wife Monique Rendon, Rochester, N.Y.; her sisters, Tabitha Simpson, Rochester, and Fawn Rendon, Fallon Rendon and Felicita Rendon, Rochester, N.Y.; stepsister Amanda Simpson, Rochester; stepbrother J.T. Jones, Rochester; her maternal grandparents, Eddie and Becky Taylor, Rochester; her paternal grandparents, Melinda Morales, California, and Francisco Rendon, Tampa, Fla.; great-grandmother Felicita Rendon, Guatemala; her maternal aunts and uncles, Edward Taylor and Lisa Birk, Gary Taylor, Jeff Taylor, and Paula Holcomb and husband Jeff Holcomb; her paternal aunts and uncles, Christopher Morales, Starr Morales, Brittney Morales, and Henry Morales; her maternal cousins, Phillip Taylor, Rebecca Taylor and Eddie Holcomb; and her special cousins, John Slater, Melissa Slater, Corbin Slater, Kayla Birk and Jeffery Birk.
She was preceded in death by her great-grandfather, Jesse Thomas, her great-grandmother, Virginia Ivy, and aunt Melissa Slater.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m.
Monday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home,
Memorial contributions may be made to the Kirsten M. Taylor Memorial Fund. Online condolences may be sent to zimmermanbros@rtcol.com.
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Mary
E. Guise
July 24, 1918 - Aug. 12, 2009
Mary
E. GUISE, 91, of Culver, passed away Wednesday at
9:50 p.m. in Miller's Merry Manor of Culver.
Mary
was born July 24, 1918, in Winamac, one of two children born to Orin and Aura
(Henry) Crane. She graduated from
Mary
retired as a telephone operator from Indiana Bell after working at the office
on
Mary
is survived by her son, Stephen Guise, of Culver; and daughter, Mary Jane
Guise, of
She
was preceded in death by her parents, husband and sister.
A
time of visitation with the family will be held Monday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
at Bonine-Odom Funeral Home, where the Rev. Larry Saunders will officiate the
service at 11 a.m. Monday. Interment will follow at the
Condolences
may be sent to the family via the obituary page at www.bonineodom.com.
Wanda
Smith
Dec. 15, 1937 - Aug. 13, 2009
Mrs. Wanda Jerrine SMITH, 71, of 4959 N. Indiana 25,
Wanda was born in
Wanda was married to her best friend
Lloyd "Dean" Smith for nearly 51 1/2 years. Their union yielded four
children, Robin, Julie, Michael and Steven. The family tree grew over the years
with the additions of
As a homemaker and mom, she is remembered as the "best cook," always preparing the most delectable foods for her family. Togetherness always prevailed as she prepared the meals and Dean made certain the kitchen was cleaned up by handling the dishes detail.
Wanda also enjoyed crocheting baby blankets, scarves, mittens and table cloths. She shared her special creations as gifts for family and special friends. She also kept busy decorating her home and arranging flowers. A trip out shopping and lunching was a favorite activity, shared with her girlfriends.
A devoted member of the First Church of God, Wanda was a member of the Sisterhood Group. She also thoughtfully sent birthday and anniversary greetings to all of her church family.
Wanda is survived by her husband, Lloyd; two daughters, Robin L. Simmons, Pleasant, S.C., and Julie Baker and husband John, Portland, Ore.; a son, Michael D. Smith and wife Lorie, Pensacola, Fla.; three grandchildren, Park Simmons, Ashlyn Smith and Aaron Smith; a sister, Susie, Los Angeles; and a brother, Charles Farber, Woodland Hills, Calif.
She was preceded in death by her parents, son Steven C. Smith in 1988, and two sisters.
A celebration of the life of Wanda
Smith will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the First Church of God,
Electronic expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at goodfamily@rtcol.com.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Steven
L. Beatty
Steven Lee BEATTY, 54, of
Survivors include two sons, Derek Lee Beatty and Ryan Daniel Beatty, both of Rochester; two brothers, Dennis Guyer and Gary Beatty, both of Rochester; and his parents, Loren Lee and Flossie Louise Eash Beatty, Rochester.
Services will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday at
the Good Family Funeral Home,
Martha
N. Cleavenger
Martha N. CLEAVENGER, 87, formerly of Culver, died
Friday at Miller's Merry Manor,
Survivors include her children, James
Turner,
Visitation with the family will be at the Bonine-Odom Funeral Home, Culver, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday. Services will follow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Steven
L. Beatty
April 2, 1955 - Aug. 13, 2009
Steven Lee BEATTY, 54, of
Steve was born April 2, 1955, in
Steve was employed at Rochester Iron Metals as a mechanic, and he was formerly employed at Rochester City Dray for nearly 20 years.
He was a member of the Rochester High School Class of 1973.
Steve was a volunteer member of the Aubbeenaubbee Township Fire Department for over 15 years. He enjoyed drag racing, visiting some of the tracks around the area with Jon Hammel or watching the races on TV. He was fascinated with Harley-Davidson motorcycles. A dog lover, Steve's favorite canine companion was Niki, his faithful dachshund.
As a family man, Steve enjoyed
mushroom hunting with his dad in
Survivors include two sons, Derek Lee Beatty and Ryan Daniel Beatty, both of Rochester; two brothers, Dennis Guyer and Gary Beatty, both of Rochester; and his parents, Loren Lee and Flossie Louise Eash Beatty, Rochester. Several aunts, uncles and cousins also survive.
Preceding him in death was an infant sister, Debra S. Beatty
A celebration of the life of Mr.
Steven Lee Beatty will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Good Family Funeral
Home,
Electronic expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at goodfamily@rtcol.com.
Linda
M. Schnieb
May 22, 1940 - Aug. 17, 2009
Linda M. SCHNIEB, 69, of
Linda was born May 22, 1940, in
Linda worked as a bookkeeper for
Holiday Inn in
She was a member of the Eagles Lodge No. 323 Ladies Auxiliary. Mrs. Schnieb also enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and reading.
Survivors include her four stepdaughters, Kathy Combs and husband Daryl, Alabama, Carol Hunt and husband Todd, Georgia, Karen Daily, Logansport, and Joyce Moss and companion Dennis Harris, Kokomo; two stepsons, Keith Cunningham and wife Missy, Monticello, and Eric Schnieb and companion Shelby Allen, Tennessee; several stepgrandchildren; several stepgreat-grandchildren; three brothers, Joe Pugh and wife Ramona, Columbus, Sam Pugh and wife Betty Jo, Rochester, Bill Pugh, Rochester; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday
at the Gundrum Funeral Home,
Memorials may be made to Guardian Angel Hospice.
Jimmie
N. Johnson
Dec. 17, 1930 - Aug. 15, 2009
Jimmie N. JOHNSON, 78, of
He was born Dec. 17, 1930, in Fortville to Victor and Margaret (Hiney) Johnson.
He was a 1949 graduate of the old Fortville High School and worked many jobs, including farming in Fulton County and later in the circulation department for The Rochester Sentinel. Jimmie was also a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the Korean War. He was a member of the Fortville F&AM No. 207, the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Moose Lodge.
He is survived by son Jimmie L. (Jean)
Johnson, Kewanna; son Jamie N. Johnson,
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Sam McClintock.
A private family graveside burial will
be held at
Memorial contributions may be made to
the American Cancer Society,
Martha
L. Shireman
Martha L. SHIREMAN, 75, of 12635 W. 900 South,
She is survived by one daughter, Paula
K. Shireman, M.D.,
Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday
at
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
John
F. Nicodemus
July 14, 1930 - Aug. 17, 2009
John F. NICODEMUS, 79, of
John was born July 14, 1930, in
John was a farm laborer throughout his
life. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving from 1950 to 1952. He liked
to talk and visit with people on the streets of
John is survived by his daughter,
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Edwin and Robert E. Nicodemus; three sisters, Hazel, Doris and Wilma; and one niece.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at
Hartzler Funeral Home,
Memorial contributions may be made to Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice. Online condolences may be made at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Martha
L. Shireman
Feb. 8, 1934 - Aug. 16, 2009
Martha L. SHIREMAN, 75, of 12635 W. 900 South,
Martha was born Feb. 8, 1934, in
Martha was the extension agent for
Martha graduated from
Martha was a member of the
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul E. Shireman.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday
at
Memorial contributions may be made to
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Allen
F. Grube
Allen F. GRUBE, 73, of
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home,
Friday, August 21, 2009
Allen
F. Grube
Oct. 19, 1935 - Aug. 19, 2009
Mr. Allen F. GRUBE, 73, of
He was born, one of nine children, in Fulton County on Oct. 19, 1935, to the late Jennings B. and Bertha F. Little Grube, and he was a lifetime county resident.
Allen was a proud graduate of
He retired from the Chrysler Corp. in
Allen and M. "Sue"
As a family man, he loved to take his
friends and family, especially the grandchildren, for ice cream. Grandpa knew
where to find the best scoop, wherever he was traveling around the
Camping, fishing and car shows were also favorite outings that the family enjoyed.
Survivors include his wife, Sue Grube, at home; two daughters, Cynthia D. Kegley, Rochester, and Jennifer L. Grube, Nyona Lake; one son, Brent L. Grube, Kokomo; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandsons; two sisters, Dorothy Etcheson, Noblesville, and Betty Dunlap and husband Kenny, Fort Myers, Fla.; three brothers, Paul Grube and wife Pat, Rochester, Eldon Grube and wife Linda, Kokomo, and Carl Grube and wife Pearl, Kewanna; two sisters-in-law, Louise Grube, Rochester, and Stella Grube, Rochester; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Walter, Rex and Max Grube.
A celebration of the life of Allen
Grube will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Good Family Funeral Home,
Memorials may be made in his name to
the Fulton County Cancer Society or to Hope Hospice of
Kevin
Rush
Kevin RUSH, 50, of 7413 E. 900 North, Twelve Mile, died at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday at his residence.
Arrangements are pending at the Good
Family Funeral Home,
Paul
G. Starr
Paul Gene STARR, 71, of
Survivors include his wife, Kay
Barrett-Starr,
Services were at Becker Funeral Home,
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Lori Ann Greer
May 9, 1963 - Aug. 20, 2009
Lori Ann GREER, 46, of 12735 S. 700 West, Silver Lake, died at 9:36 p.m. Thursday at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, due to complications from a surgery Aug. 4.
Lori was born May 9, 1963, in
Lori was a
Lori graduated from
Survivors include her husband, Robert, Silver Lake; mother Patricia Lawrence, Lansing, Mich.; daughter Nikkole Lynn Greer, Silver Lake; son Matthew Robert Greer, Silver Lake; her brother, Mark Lynn and wife Sandy Lawrence, Tuscaloosa, Ala.; four nieces, Jennifer Lawrence, Stephanie Bennett, Cassie and husband Cam Jones, and Angela Bennett; six nephews, Benjamin Lawrence, Keith Bennett, Tyler Bennett, Joshua Bennett, Adam Hicks and Nate Hicks; mother-in-law Darla Greer, Kewanna; and two sisters-in-law, Christy and husband Don Bennett, Kewanna, and Jana and husband James Hicks, Rochester.
She was preceded in death by her father, Lynn Vern Lawrence, in 1987; and her father-in-law, Robert D. Greer, in 1996.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday with visitation one hour prior to the service at
Memorial contributions may be made to the Greer Children Memorial College Fund through Beacon Credit Union. Online condolences may be made at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
C. Anne Swihart
Jan. 1, 1936 - Aug. 20, 2009
C. Anne SWIHART, 73, of
Anne was born Jan. 1, 1936, in
Anne worked as a nurse's aide and as a
factory worker at Wen Products in
Anne attended
Survivors include her husband, Jack, Gilead; one daughter, Kim and husband Dave Yoder, Mexico, Ind.; three sons, Stuart and wife Cindy Swihart, Goshen, Ricci and wife Patti Swihart, Gilead, and Brett and wife Julie Swihart, Bourbon; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Judy Cormican, Tippecanoe, and Janet and husband Chuck Loomis, Russell, Kan.; and two brothers, Tom and wife Merilee Rhodes, Pueblo, Colo., and Larry Rhodes, Parker, Kan.
She was preceded in death by one son, Kelby Swihart, in 1997; and one sister, Linda "Susie" Rhodes.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday
at Hartzler Funeral Home,
Memorial contributions may be made to Olive Branch Church of God or to Rosie's Retreat and Rescue Animal Shelter. Online condolences may be made at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Nedra J. Hurley
Nedra J. HURLEY, 59, of
Arrangements are pending at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna Chapel.
Kevin Rush
Kevin RUSH, 50, of
Survivors include his mother, Elsie
Rush,
Services will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday in
the Good Family Funeral Home,
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Nedra J. Hurley
July 11, 1950 – Aug. 22, 2009
Services for Nedra J. HURLEY, 59, of
She passed away at 1:40 p.m. Saturday at her residence after a 2-year battle with ovarian cancer, the silent killer.
Born
July 11, 1950, in
Nedra was a 1968
She was a member of St. Lawrence
Catholic Church in
Nedra enjoyed cooking, reading and traveling.
Survivors include her husband, Pete Hurley; two sons, Robert A. Hurley IV and wife Andrea, and Matthew T. Hurley, both of Indianapolis; mother Jeanette Hunter, Rochester; her brother, Phillip Hunter and wife Cherlyn, Linden; and four sisters, Sara Hoffman and husband Howard and Donna Rude and husband Steve, both of Rochester, Dianne Smith and husband Jim, Plymouth, and Cynthia Biggs and husband Larry, Logansport. She is also survived by two grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father, Clurel Hunter.
Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Wednesday at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home,
Father Bert Woolson will officiate and
burial with military rites will be in
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made to the Hurley family at www.harrisonmetzger.com.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Laurie Ann Marks-Zieber
Laurie Ann MARKS-ZIEBER, 40, died of natural causes
at her home,
She is survived by her mother Marsha L. Shaffer Marks Rudd, Rochester; her husband, James K. "Jim" Zieber, Bremen; five children, Brittany J. Zieber, Richard D. Zieber, Dakota J. Zieber, Ronnie W. Zieber and Johnny R. Zieber, all of Bremen; a sister, Shannon J. Nelson, Rochester; and two brothers, Rodney L. Marks, Rochester, and Anthoni C. Marks, Plymouth.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at
the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home,
Marjorie R. Crabill Zeller
Marjorie R. Crabill ZELLER,
89,
Arrangements are pending at the Good
Family Funeral Home,
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Betty Hatfield
Betty HATFIELD, 64, of
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home,
Blanche O. Smith
Jan. 20, 1912 - Aug. 25, 2009
Blanche O. SMITH, 97, of Wynnfield Crossing,
Blanche was born Jan. 20, 1912, in
Blanche retired from Midwest Spring in
Mentone. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the American
Legion Ladies Auxiliary. She graduated from
Survivors include one son, Glenn "Pee Wee" and wife Diana Smith, Rochester; two grandsons, Shane and wife Krista Smith, Murray, Ky., and T.J. Smith, Mentone; and two great-grandchildren, London and Peyton Smith.
She was preceded in death by her
parents and six brothers, Morgan, Ray, Max, Paul, Oliver and
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 11
a.m. Friday at King Memorial Home,
Memorial contributions may be made to Kosciusko County Home Care and Hospice. Online condolences may be sent at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Patricia N. Stair
Patricia “Patty” N. STAIR,
57, of Kewanna, died Aug. 19 at
She is survived by her two brothers,
David M. Stair,
Memorial services were held Wednesday
at 6 p.m. at the
Marjorie R. Crabill Zeller
Feb. 1, 1920 - Aug. 25, 2009
Mrs. Marjorie R. Crabill ZELLER,
89, of
Marjorie was born in
Calvin D. Crabill and Marjorie were
married April 17, 1938, in Donaldson. He preceded her in death April 16, 1974.
Marjorie married Lester W. Zeller on Aug. 31, 1983, in the Upper Room,
She was a homemaker and assisted many
people with housekeeping. Marjorie had also been employed at the County Home
and the
Marjorie is survived by five daughters, Carole Hupf and husband Ray, Henderson, Nev., Sharon Harried and husband Doug, Trenton, Ill., Judy Lewis and husband Jerry, Rochester, Nancy Bowman and husband Ed, Fort Wayne, and Joyce Skinner and husband Chuck, Lynn Haven, Fla.; daughter-in-law Esther Crabill, Fort Wayne; sister Doris Craigo, Middlebury; one brother, Charles Garner and wife Priscilla, Syracuse; 16 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
She was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands; a son, Donald Crabill, in 1999; and two brothers, Paul Garner and Gerald Garner.
A celebration of the life of Marjorie
Crabill Zeller will be at 10 a.m. Friday in the Good Family Funeral Home,
Memorials may be made to
Friday August 28, 2009
William Clay Shrout Jr.
William Clay SHROUT Jr., 82,
Survivors include his wife, Julia Shrout; sister Christine Watkins; daughter Linda Villalva; and two sons, Terry Shrout and Rick Shrout.
Visitation
will be Saturday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Lincoln Memorial Park & Funeral
Home,
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Betty Sue Hatfield
Mrs. Betty Sue HATFIELD, 64, of
She is survived by her husband Lloyd
Hatfield,
Private family graveside services were
held at
Good Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Debra K. Johnson
Debra K. JOHNSON, 53, of
Survivors include one daughter, Brandi
Sharp,
Following Debra's wishes, there will
be no public services. Hartzler Funeral Home,
Monday, August 31, 2009
Marie Orangias
Marie ORANGIAS, 84, of Culver, died Sunday
at her daughter’s home in
Funeral arrangements are pending with the Bonine-Odom Funeral Home, Culver.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Marie Orangias
Marie ORANGIAS, 84, of Culver, died Sunday
at her daughter’s home in
Survivors include two sons, Charles Orangias and Anthony Orangias, both of Culver; four daughters, Gloria Hainsworth, Carol Stream, Ill., Carol Ziert, Carol Stream, Ill., Linda Pettie, New Caney, Texas, and Gail Orangias, Rochester; two stepsons, Frank Orangias, Melrose Park, Ill., and Daniel Orangias, Louisville, Ky.; two stepdaughters, Mildred Gatti, Sarasota, Fla., and Rose Bartz, Murietta, Calif.; and four sisters, Leona McFarland, Culver, Ida Brettin, Grovertown, Hannah Kuczwara, Naperville, Ill., and Lydia Kuczwara, Culver.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday
at
James J. Willard
Nov. 16, 1927 – Aug. 27, 2009
Mr. James J. WILLARD, 81, of
He was born, one of five children, in
Jim graduated from
Jim and Friederike “Fritzi” Kocher
were married in
Survivors include his wife, Fritzi, at
home; two sisters, Wanda Willard Bolda, in
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, William C. and Dorney E. Willard.
A celebration of life will be held
today at
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Dorothy M. Chizum
Mrs. Dorothy M. CHIZUM, 92, of
Dorothy is survived by two daughters,
Margaret J. Dewitt, Kewanna, and Mary Ann Eckardt,
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Good Family Funeral Home, with visitation two hours prior to the service.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Eileen W. Butler
Eileen W. BUTLER, 81, of Culver, died at 10:21 a.m. Wednesday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver.
The Bonine-Odom Funeral Home, Culver, is in charge of the arrangements, which are incomplete.
Dorothy M. Chizum
Sept. 14, 1916 – Sept. 1, 2009
Mrs. Dorothy M. CHIZUM, 92, of
Dorothy was born Sept. 14, 1916, in
As a resident of
Dorothy was an active member of many organizations, including DAR; Order of Eastern Star, of Fulton, Kewanna and No. 70 Rochester; and Garden Club, and she was a 4-H leader. She was also involved with many of the ladies activities in her church.
Dorothy is survived by two daughters, Margaret J. DeWitt, Kewanna, and Mary Ann Eckardt, Hingham, Mass.; six grandchildren, Beth Burch and husband Eric, Rochester, Becky Young and husband Lance, Rochester, Bryan DeWitt, Kewanna, Shaun McCarty, Columbus, Ohio, Cara Chavez and husband Everett, Denver, Colo., and Cosima Zehring, Framingham, Mass.; seven great-grandchildren, Aaron Ewing, London, U.K., Amy Berkshire and husband Pat, Wheatfield, Alyssa Owens and husband Roy, St. Louis, Mo., Annika Chavez, Denver, Colo., Brad Burch, Rochester, Traci Burch, Rochester, and Sarah Burch, Rochester; five great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Lois Doud, Rochester; and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a granddaughter, Barbara Killian, in 2005; four sisters, Isabelle M. Brockey, Bernice Falconer, Mildred Brockey and Isabelle Lamb; two brothers, Frank Lamb and Marion Lamb; and a son-in-law, Bill DeWitt, on Sept. 30, 2005.
A celebration of the life of Dorothy
Chizum will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Good Family Funeral Home,
Memorials may be made in her name to
Hope Hospice of
Lee Taylor
April 14, 1923 – Sept. 1, 2009
Lee TAYLOR, a former resident of
Born in
Survivors include two sons, Dan
Taylor,
He was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Shirley D. Taylor, who died in 2006. His parents are also deceased.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at
Meacham Funeral Service,
Memorials may be sent to Women’s
Friday, September 4, 2009
No Obituaries
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Eileen W. Butler
Eileen W. BUTLER, 81, of Culver, died Wednesday at Miller's Merry Manor, Culver.
Survivors include her husband, Robert
E. Butler, Culver; four sons, Gary Butler, Knox, James Butler, Culver, Jeffrey
Jenkins,
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Grace United Church of Christ, Culver, with visitation one hour prior to the service.
Jan. 6, 1948-Sept. 4, 2009
Mrs. Alberta Rose KEENE, 61, of 3872 N. 650 East,
As a proud Flyer,
Over the years
A favorite location of relaxation was the area motocross tracks. She organized the tailgate parties and was designated as No. 1 cheerleader of the family's drivers, husband Bob, son Randy and most recently daughter-in-law Sarah. On occasion she was known to critique the driving of Bob.
Alberta is survived by her husband, Robert, at home; a daughter, Jackie Wyatt and husband Mark, Warsaw; a son, Randy Keene and wife Sarah, Waterloo; two grandchildren, Jamison and Jazzden; two sisters, Gloria Reed, Akron, and Sara Hoppus, Mentone; one brother, John McCloughan and wife Bonnie, Greensburg, Ky.; mother-in-law, Delia Keene, Tippecanoe; and her nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her father-in-law, Glen Keene; and an infant granddaughter, Sidney Wyatt.
Friends may visit with the family from
4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday in the Good Family Funeral Home,
Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Cancer Society. Electronic expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at goodfamily@rtcol.com.
Monday, September 7, 2009
No Obituaries – Holiday
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Ina M. Davis
March 4, 1922-Sept. 5, 2009
Ina M. DAVIS, 87, of
Ina was born March 4, 1922, at Carbarnear, New Finland, to William Bond Taylor and Martha Mahany Taylor. She was married Sept. 6, 1940, to Francis C. Davis, who preceded her in death July 6, 2008.
Ina graduated from
Ina was a former member of the Moose
Auxiliary in
Survivors include two sons, Francis R. "Butch" (Wanda) Davis, Akron, and William H. Davis, Jeffersonville; one brother, Gordon (Shirley) Taylor, Blairsville, Ga.; three sisters, Nora (Bud) Davis, Warsaw, Joan (Dave) Broomfield, St. Johns, New Finland, and Rosa (Joe) Butler, St. Johns, New Finland; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two brothers, George and Ray Taylor; and one granddaughter, Amy Katherine Davis.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at
Earl-Love Funeral Home,
Memorial contributions may be made to
Olive Branch Church of God, 4581 E. 1200 North,
Ronald L. Kuhn
Ronald
L. "Ronnie" KUHN, 70, of LaGrange/Fort Wayne,
and formerly of
He is survived by his wife, Dianne, and children, Kristie and Kip.
Services were held at Hockemeyer &
Miller Funeral Home,
Deloris M. Kuhn
May 15, 1945-Sept. 5, 2009
Deloris May KUHN, 64, of 2946 W. 500 North,
Deloris was born May 15, 1945, in
Deloris was a domestic engineer and
mother of five. She was most recently employed as a prep cook for the Log House
Restaurant in
Deloris was a member of
Deloris graduated from
She is survived by her husband, Larry Lee Kuhn, at home; three daughters, Sheryl Egyhazi and companion Bob Berndt, Mishawaka, Diana Holowatuk and husband Bob, Lapaz, and Treasa Stoltz and husband David, Mishawaka; two sons, Donald Tate and wife Teresa, Georgetown, S.C., and Jeff Tate, Aurora, Ill.; two sisters, Pam Detering and husband Don, Vincennes, and Judy Arnold, Plainfield; grandchildren Marisha, Kelsey, Connor and Lexi Egyhazi, Kayla and Nathan Holowatuk, Kyle Carson, Bethany, Taylor, Brooke, and Clay Stoltz, and Diana Tate; one stepdaughter, Tracy Farah and husband Chris, Las Vegas, Nev.; two stepgrandchildren, Alexander and Kayla Farah; and her faithful canine companion, Boomer the Shih Tzu, and her loving feline companions, Dude and Beth, her domestic shorthair cats.
A celebration of the life of Mrs.
Deloris May Kuhn will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Good Family Funeral
Home,
Preferred memorials may be made to Hope Hospice. Electronic expressions of sympathy may be made to her family at goodfamily@rtcol.com.
Flossie B. Lance
Flossie B. LANCE, 102, formerly of
Arrangements are pending at Hartzler
Funeral Home,
Phebe C. McFarland
Phebe C. McFARLAND, 74, of
The Bonine-Odom Funeral Home, Culver, is in charge of the arrangements, which are incomplete.
Dennis W. Sheets
Dennis W. "Denny" SHEETS, 71, of Fishers, died Tuesday, Aug. 25.
Survivors include his wife, Donna Sheets; a son, Jeff Sheets; a daughter, Michele Sheets; and a brother, Arnie Sheets.
Services were Aug. 29 at
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Evelyn G. Gentry
Evelyn G. GENTRY, 83, of Brownsburg, died
Monday at
Survivors include two sons, Preston
Gentry, Brownsburg, and Terry Gentry,
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Bonine-Odom Funeral Home, Culver. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday.
Flossie B. Lance
Sept. 18, 1906-Sept. 7, 2009
Flossie B. LANCE, 102, of Peabody Retirement
Community of North Manchester and formerly of the
Flossie was born Sept. 18, 1906, in
She retired from General Tire in
Flossie graduated from
She is survived by two daughters, Carolyn Cook, Indianapolis, and Beverly and husband Dale Coplen, Akron; three sons, Don and wife Sue Lance, Warsaw, Jack and wife Nancy Lance, North Manchester, and Ivan and wife Della Lance, North Manchester; 16 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; and five stepgreat-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her
husband; six sisters, Clara Hartzler, Nettie Miller, Nellie Manor, Mabelle
Ramsey, Mary Polk, and Mildred Thompson; and five brothers, Floyd Hartzler,
Orville "Pete" Hartzler, Russell "Bob" Hartzler, Lester
"Joe" Hartzler, and Forrest "Bud" Hartzler. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday
at Hartzler Funeral Home,
Memorial contributions may be made to Peabody Retirement Community Caring Circle. Online condolences may be made at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Phebe C. McFarland
Phebe C. McFARLAND, 74, of
Survivors include two sons, Mike
McFarland,
There will be no visitation. Services will be at a later date. Bonine-Odom Funeral Home, Culver, is in charge of arrangements.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
No Obituaries
Friday, September 11, 2009
No Obituaries
Saturday, September 12, 2009
No Obituaries
Monday, September 14, 2009
Pauline Stanley
Feb. 27, 1920-Sept. 13, 2009
Pauline STANLEY, 89, of
Mrs. Stanley was born Feb. 27, 1920,
in
Mrs. Stanley and husband Carl were the
owners and operators of Stanley Marina at
Survivors include two sons, Larry
(Martha) Stanley, Chesterton, and David (Donna) Stanley,
She was preceded in death by her husband; one daughter, Linda Schenk; three brothers; and three sisters.
Funeral services will be Thursday at 2
p.m. Central time at Rannells Funeral Home, Koontz Lake Chapel, with visitation
for one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at the
Memorial contributions may be given to the Koontz Lake Lions Club.
Jean Ann Wagoner
March 24, 1935-Sept. 11, 2009
Jean Ann WAGONER, 74, formerly of
She was born March 24, 1935, in
Jean is survived by her daughter, Lynda (David) Cumberland, Patoka; two sons, Larry (Julie) Wagoner, Auburn, and Master Sgt. Layne (Denise) Wagoner, Hot Springs Village, Ark.; five grandchildren, Shannon (Ross) Key, Patoka, Stacy (Jim) Pomeroy, Lake Worth, Fla., Eric (Ingrid) Wagoner, Indianapolis, Jenny (Ryan) Faber, Indianapolis, and Evan Wagoner, Auburn; seven great-grandchildren; and two brothers, David (Marcia) Krathwohl, Fishers, and John (Judy) Krathwohl, Advance.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, John E. Wagoner, on Feb. 28, 2009.
Funeral services will be held
graveside Saturday at 1 p.m. at the
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Condolences may be sent online at www.colvinfuneralhome.com.
Melvin E. Weaver
Aug. 15, 1934-Sept. 12, 2009
Melvin Earl WEAVER, of
Melvin was born Aug. 15, 1934, in
Melvin enlisted in the U.S. Navy on
Feb. 1, 1953, serving in the Korean conflict until his honorable discharge Aug.
12, 1955. Prior to moving to
He is survived by his wife of 15
years, June Weaver, Warsaw; six sons, Jim (Cindi) Weaver, Fairfield, Ohio,
Dennis Weaver, Warsaw, David Gross, Talma, Bill Weaver, Louisville, Ky., Ryan
(Theresa) Weaver, Flemington, N.J., and Brett (Susan) Weaver, Fort Wayne; and five
daughters, Diane (Mike) Sopher, Roann, Cristie (Dan) Sweeny, Silver Lake,
Shelly Thomas, Warsaw, Cara (Troy) Franks, Larwill, and Laura (Matt) Preston,
Green Bay, Wis. He also leaves behind 21 grandchildren; two brothers, Harold
(Mary) Weaver,
Mr. Weaver was preceded in death by his parents, and his daughter, Kathy.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 2 p.m.
to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home,
Online condolences may be sent through the Redpath-Fruth Web site at www.redpathfruthfuneralhome.com.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Susan K. Baker Fout
Susan K. Baker FOUT, 50, of Culver, died Sunday
at
Survivors include her mother, Bea
Baker, Culver; three sisters, Debra Reinhold, Culver, Vickie Zehner,
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday
at
Martha R. Miller
Martha R. MILLER, 83, of
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home,
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
No Obituaries
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Frances J. Hardee
Frances
J. HARDEE, 78, of
Arrangements are pending with the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Agros.
Martha R. Miller
Martha R. MILLER, 83, of
Survivors include her husband, the Rev. Donald Edward Miller, Rochester; a daughter, Donna Ann Lancaster, San Antonio, Texas; three sons, Larry Miller, Lafayette, Donald Miller Jr., Rochester, and William Miller, Zanesville, Ohio; a sister, Esther Naomi Chris, Union, Ohio; a brother, Gene Marshall, Whittier, Calif.; and a half brother, Ray Marshall, Frost Proof, Fla.
A celebration of the life of Martha R.
Miller will be at 5 p.m. Saturday in the Good Family Funeral Home,
Dana R. Zartman
Jan. 27, 1957-Sept. 16, 2009
Dana Ray ZARTMAN, 52,
Born Jan. 27, 1957, in
He was a member of the
Dana was known as a wonderful husband, dad, brother and friend. He leaves behind his wife, Jill; his mother, Harriet; one son, Silas B. Zartman, Rochester; one daughter, Erica L. Zartman, Rochester; one sister, Jo Willis, Macy; one brother, Randy Zartman, Macy; his mother-in-law, Bea Scott, Logansport; two sisters-in-law, Cyrena (Ray) Staller, Logansport, and Julie (Dave) Fred, Kewanna; two brothers-in-law, Kevin (Cindy) Scott, Logansport, and Dana (Kelly) Scott, Logansport; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, Forest "Bud" Zartman; his father-in-law, Carl J. Scott; and his brother-in-law, Benny J. Willis.
Funeral services will be held at 11
a.m. Saturday at
Memorial
contributions may be made to Hope Hospice or
Friday September 18, 2009
Naomi Livingston
Naomi
LIVINGSTON, 69, of 854 E. 700 North,
died at 7:40 p.m. Wednesday at
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home,
Marvin Ramer
Marvin RAMER, 2 days old, son of Lewis and
Rachel Martin Ramer, of
Survivors include his parents and a brother, Leroy M. Ramer, at home.
Services were held Thursday.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Good Family Funeral Home,
Jean Ann Wagoner
Jean Ann WAGONER, 74, formerly of
Survivors include one daughter, Lynda
Cumberland, Patoka; two sons, Larry Wagoner,
Public graveside services will be at 1
p.m. Saturday at
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Frances N. Adams
Dec. 6, 1936-Sept. 17, 2009
Frances Nina Murphy ADAMS,
72, of Mason Health Care,
She is survived by five stepchildren; five sisters, Rosalee Bernhard, South Whitley, Vivian Heeter and friend Sam Grant, South Whitley, Patti and husband Randy Holler, South Whitley, Jeannie Cooper, Rochester, and Kathy Metzger, North Manchester; and three brothers, Lawrence and wife Dana Murphy, Enterprise, Ala., Donald and wife Susie Murphy, South Whitley, and Maurice and wife Jane Murphy, Akron.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and two brothers, Robert Wayne Murphy and Michael Howard Murphy.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday
at Hartzler Funeral Home,
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Gerald Burton
Gerald "Jerry"
Arrangements are pending with the Bonine-Odom Funeral Home, Culver.
Frances J. Hardee
Frances Jean HARDEE, 78, of
Survivors include two sons, Kevin
Hardee,
Graveside services will be at 10:30
a.m. Tuesday at the
Naomi R. Livingston
July 24, 1940-Sept. 16, 2009
Naomi Ruth LIVINGSTON, 69, of 854 E. 700 North,
Naomi was born July 24, 1940, in
Each spring Naomi enjoyed planting a vegetable garden and flowers that enhanced the beauty of her home. At harvest time she could be found in the kitchen canning and freezing the bountiful crop. She is remembered for the fudge and candies she made at the holidays. Cooking and baking for family was her forte. Naomi enjoyed sewing and quilting, creating custom gifts for special friends and family.
Reading all kinds of literature was a joy and source of relaxation. She also enjoyed listening to music and dancing. With her outgoing personality she made many friends throughout life's journey, never meeting a stranger. Naomi was the matriarch of her family, and her family brought her the greatest joy. Nothing delighted her more than being in the company of her children, grandchildren and the great-grandchildren.
She is survived by six daughters,
Constance Marie Bunn, Sharpsville, Delores "Dee Dee" Chilcutt and
husband Randall, Peru, Ind., Brenda Lee Stevens and husband Phillip, Rochester,
Trina Lynnette Livingston Rumsey and husband Jeremy D., Chili, Ind., Naomi
Elizabeth Allen and husband John, Wilmette, Ill., and Janeen E. Clark and
husband Anthony, Rochester; one son, William M. Livingston III and wife Stacy
L., Fort Wayne; 20 grandchildren, Christopher Michael Bunn Sr., Joshua Richard
Bunn, Gabriella Marie Bunn, Billie Jo Chilcutt, Randall Chilcutt Jr., Charles
Andrew Chilcutt, James Ryan Chilcutt, Michael D. Figlio, John W. Figlio, Philip
W. Stevens, Carlotta Stevens, Stefani Lynnette Livingston Judy, Hannah
Elizabeth Rumsey, Noah Timothy Rumsey, Sophia Elizabeth Allen, Stella Naomi
Allen, Lilia Mary Allen, Donny Clark, Jada M. Livingston, and William M.
Livingston IV; six great-grandchildren, Christopher Michael Bunn Jr., Austin
Tyler Bunn, Jakob Roberts, Devon Roberts, Samuel Chilcutt, and Brendan W.
Figlio; one sister, Shirley Heckathorn and husband Phil, Macy; and one brother,
George Morris, Rochester. Her canine companion, Baby, a
She was preceded in death by her parents; a granddaughter, Leah Anna Chilcutt; and a sister, Carol Morris.
A celebration of the life of Naomi
Ruth Livingston will be at 6 p.m. Monday in the Good Family Funeral Home,
Electronic expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at goodfamily@rtcol.com.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Helen I. Brown
Helen I. BROWN, 92, of Peabody Retirement
Community, North Manchester, and formerly of
Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman
Bros. Funeral Home,
Jerry J. Hults
Oct. 25, 1933-Sept. 19, 2009
Jerry J. HULTS, 75, of
Jerry was born Oct. 25, 1933, in
He retired from the Norfolk Southern
Railroad after 35 years as a conductor and also served as a general chairman of
the United Transportation Union. He was a member of the Royal Center Masonic
Lodge, Scottish Rite Valley of
He is survived by his wife, Shirley R. Hults, Carmel; his daughter, Beth A. Hults, St. Louis, Mo.; his son, Michael J. Hults and wife Carolyn A., Chicago; two brothers, Edsel W. Hults and wife Dorothy, Logansport, and Wayne P. Hults, Hot Springs, Ark.; two sisters, Hazel Zimmerman and husband Martin, Logansport, and Linda Schlick, Logansport; grandchildren Connor Hults and Tyler Hults, Chicago; his brother-in-law Gary Champ and wife Jane, Fletchers Lake; his sister-in-law, Carol Haimbaugh and husband Mack, Rochester; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday
at Gundrum Funeral Home,
Memorial donations may be made to the
Indianapolis Salvation Army at
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Helen I. Brown
Helen I. BROWN, 92, Peabody Retirement
Community, North Manchester, and formerly of
She was born May 26, 1917, in
Mrs. Brown had been a homemaker and
had worked at
Survivors include her daughters, Joyce and husband David Mills, Urbana, Carol and husband David Warner, Warsaw, and Beth Mikesell, Warsaw; her sons, Walter and wife Sherry Brown, Brownsburg, and Richard A. and wife Elaine Brown, Rochester; her grandchildren, Maribeth Callicoat, North Manchester, Andrew Mills, Camden, S.C., Mark Warner, Warsaw, Gregory Warner, Fort Mills, S.C., Scott Mikesell, Weston, Ohio, Brian Mikesell, Mill River, Mass., Chad Mikesell, Columbia City, Julia Crady, Pittsboro, Skip Brown, Indianapolis, Cami Zook, Speedway, Nicholas Brown, Delphi, Aaron Brown, Knoxville, Tenn., and Grace Brown, Rochester; ten great-grandchildren; her sisters-in-law, Betty Dague, Galveston, Ella Mae Holloway, Rochester, and Jean Brown, Rochester; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one grandchild, one brother and one sister.
Funeral services will be at 7 p.m.
Wednesday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home,
Memorial contributions may be made to
the
Walter W. Kronberg
The Rev. Walter W. KRONBERG, 82, of 2218 Wolf's Point Drive, Rochester, died Wednesday near Suceava, Romania, while on a mission trip.
Arrangements are pending at the Good
Family Funeral Home,
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Gerald O. Burton
Gerald "Jerry" O.
Survivors include his wife, Jean, Plymouth; son John Burton, Anderson; his daughters, Marsha Harmon, Beth Davis and Kelly Janicki, all of California, and Joy Good and Barbara Weichselfelder, both of Fort Wayne; and a sister, Betty Burton, Elwood.
A time of sharing of memories with Jerry's family will be held Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bonine-Odom Funeral Home, Culver. The celebration service will immediately follow.
Walter W. Kronberg
The Rev. Walter W. KRONBERG,
81, of Wolf's
Survivors include his wife, Edith E.
Kronberg; three daughters, Cindy Pennington,
A celebration of the life of the Rev.
Walter W. Kronberg will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at the First Assembly of God,
Keenan L. Martin
April 24, 1963-Sept. 17, 2009
Keenan L. MARTIN, 46,
Born in
He is survived by his wife, Kelli, Bradenton, Fla.; mother Janet (Richard) Harvey, Palmetto, Fla.; sons Kory and Kyle, Bradenton, Fla.; stepchildren Nikki, Jason and Ethan, Bradenton, Fla.; sisters Heather Snyder, North Carolina, and Ambyr Young, Bradenton, Fla.; nieces and nephews Jeramy and Amanda Young, Bradenton, Fla., and Joshua, Nycole and Jessika Snyder, North Carolina.
He was preceded in death by his father, Lewis "Red" Martin; sister Kinda Kaye Martin; paternal grandparents Lewis and Martha Ellen Martin; and maternal grandparents Hershel and Edith Teel.
A celebration of the life of Keenan Martin will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church of Palmetto, Fla. Arrangements have been entrusted to Griffith-Cline Funeral Home, Bradenton, Fla.
Keenan was dearly loved by all who knew him. He will forever be missed by his family and friends.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Walter W. Kronberg
Jan. 14, 1928-Sept. 16, 2009
The Rev. Walter W. KRONBERG,
81 years, 8 months and 2 days, of Wolf's
Walter was born to John Carl and
Wilhelmina Kronberg on Jan. 14, 1928, in
On April 4, 1949, in
Reverend Walter was an ordained
minister of the Assemblies of God for over 60 years. He graduated from the
Eastern Assemblies of God Bible College in
As a veteran evangelist of over 50
years, the Rev. Walter participated with the Voice of Healing and Christ for
the Nations, which later served as a launching pad for his work in the field of
missions. His life passion for Christ included ministry across the
The Rev. Walter is remembered as a
successful businessman in our community. He built, owned and operated the
Paradise Auto/Truck Plaza. As a creative business entrepreneur he developed
Country Meadows Mobile Estates located south and west of
Following their retirement Walter and
Edith enjoyed wintering for six years in
The Rev. Walter's woodshop offered him
a change of pace and a special place to relax. With a special eye for creating
custom designed furniture, he would fill the requests of his family from
He is survived by his wife, Edith E. Kronberg, at home; three daughters, Cindy and the Rev. Dean Pennington, New Berlin, Wis., Linda and Johne Smith, Rochester, and Karen and Brian Hawk, Albion; nine grandchildren, Karie Underwood, Lexington, Ky., Christopher Pennington, Franklin, Wis., Stacey Pennington, Oak Creek, Wis., Brooke Smith, Warsaw, Johne J. Smith, Lafayette, Cassandra Stapleton, South Bend, Elizabeth Fisher, San Francisco, Calif., and Alayna Fisher and Adam Fisher, Albion; and a sister, Emma and Reynold Morgan, Scranton, Pa. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Carl and Wilhelmina Kronberg; four sisters, Elfreida Sohl, Mitilda Gonos, Hermine Henderson and Johanna Wilkins; and a brother-in-law, the Rev. Clifton Wilkins Sr. Three brothers also passed away in infancy.
A celebration of the life of the Rev.
Walter W. Kronberg will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the First Assembly of God,
Preferred memorials may be made to Faith for Today Inc. Electronic expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at goodfamily@rtcol.com.
Glen A. Lockwood
Glen A. LOCKWOOD, 85, of Macy, died at 11:59
p.m. Tuesday at Miller’s Merry Manor,
Arrangements are pending at the Good
Family Funeral Home,
Helen Richter
Helen
RICHTER, 83, a former
Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Barbara J. Chappel
Barbara J. CHAPPEL, 76, of
Survivors include two sons, Steven
Chappel,
Following Barbara's wishes, there will
be no public services. Arrangements are being handled by Hartzler Funeral Home,
Glen A. Lockwood
Glen A. LOCKWOOD, 85, of
Survivors include three sons, Willis D. Halterman, Rochester, Lewis Halterman, Peru, Ind., and Lessel "Les" L. Halterman, Macy; two sisters, Maxine Fogle and Alene Clevenger, both of Excelsior Springs, Mo.; and one brother, Jewell Dean Ware, Warsaw, Mo.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at
Helen Lucille Rans Richter
Sept. 17, 1926-Sept. 22, 2009
Helen Lucille Rans RICHTER,
83, a former Fulton and
Helen was born Sept. 17, 1926, in Winamac to Paul and Tressi Reinholt Brown, both of whom preceded her in death. Helen first married Richard Rans, who preceded her in death. Later she married Dean Shepherd, who also preceded her in death. She then married Dean Richter, who passed away.
Helen attended
Helen was a faithful and dedicated employee of Hart Schaffner & Marx, retiring in 1978. Later she was a server at the Moose Lodge. She served as inseam seamstress with Hart, the most demanding of any position. One of her favorite past times was not surprising - sewing. She delighted in making clothing for her sons or creating custom designed outfits for special occasions for herself.
Hitting the links was an opportunity
she enjoyed. Among her favorite courses were Mill Creek and the Elks', both of
Helen was passionate about her family and always looked forward to holidays and special occasions when everyone joined in family celebrations. Spending time with her grandchildren was a great joy in her life and she adored her six great-grandchildren.
She is survived by two sons, Jim Rans, Fulton, and Jack Rans and wife Pam, Indianapolis; four grandchildren, Jamie Hunter and husband Aaron, Indianapolis, Jacquline Savage and husband Jeff, Brownsburg, Jessica Rans, Indianapolis, and Jason Rans and wife Jennifer, Monticello; six great-grandchildren, Brianna, Jameson, Jonathon, Elijah, Benjamin and Victoria; one daughter-in-law, Mary Schere, Sumpter, N.C.; and one canine companion, Daisy the Malti-Chi.
A celebration of the life of Helen
Rans Richter will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Good Family Funeral Home,
Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Electronic expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at goodfamily@rtcol.com.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Frances J. Hardee
A memorial service for Frances Jean
HARDEE,
Roy V. Hoagland
Roy Verl HOAGLAND, 47, of 10327 E. Indiana 14,
He was employed at Rochester Metal
Products for 17 years. He graduated from
He is survived by his parents, Verl and Virginia Hoagland, North Manchester; one sister, Lois and husband John Rodgers, Anaheim, Calif.; one niece, Janet Eichenlaub, Anaheim, Calif.; and one nephew, Scot Rodgers, Anchorage, Alaska.
Following
Arrangements are by Hartzler Funeral
Home,
Glen A. Lockwood
March 28, 1924-Sept. 22, 2009
Glen A. LOCKWOOD, 85, of
Glen was born March 28, 1924, in
Glen was a heavy equipment operator for NIPSCO and retired in 1983 following 30 years of dedicated service.
Glen served in the Civilian
Conservation Corps until it was dissolved in 1942. As a patriot, our country
beckoned him for service. He joined the U.S. Army on Jan. 8, 1943. His tour of
duty included the Rhineland battle and campaign in
Over the years Glen enjoyed travels
from coast to coast seeing sights across
Gramps is remembered for his distinct and twinkling "Pea-green eyes!" The grandkids will always remember Gramps Glen proclaiming, "I'm Underdog, and I came to save the day!" When learning to drive there was no better teacher than Gramps. To relax Glen loved the racing scene; whether it was NASCAR or Indy Car, he was glued to the TV. Watching the old Westerns was also a delight. Cheering for the Indianapolis Colts was his idea of a perfect Sunday afternoon.
Glen's favorite hangouts were the Evergreen Cafe and the Paradise Truck Stop Restaurant. It was a daily ritual that he would meet his coffee buddies and hang out. While drinking the brew, they would solve the world's problems. It was these locales where friendships evolved into friends for life. The guys would affirm that Glen was second to none in the storytelling department. He was the inventor of convincing tall tales. Glen will be missed by his loving family, his loyal pals at the coffee table and the many friends he made along life's journey to cherish his memory.
Survivors include three sons, Willis D. Halterman and wife Clymenia, Rochester, Lewis Halterman and wife Shirley, Peru, Ind., and Lessel "Les" L. Halterman and wife Donna, Macy; eight grandchildren, Brenda Holmes and husband Rodney, Rochester, Angela Condon and husband Shawn, Rochester, Bob Halterman and wife Sherry, Macy, Susie Griffith, Disco, Gary Halterman and wife Loretta, Chili, Ind., Crystal Noakes and husband Tim, Logansport, Steve Halterman, Marion, and David Halterman and wife Lisa, Macy, two sisters, Maxine Fogle and Alene Clevenger, both of Excelsior Springs, Mo.; and one brother, Jewell Dean Ware and wife Carol, Warsaw, Mo.
Preceding Mr. Lockwood in death are his parents, one grandson, two granddaughters and one daughter-in-law.
Graveside services celebrating the
life of Mr. Glen A. Lockwood will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, at
Preferred memorials may be made to
Hope Hospice of
Ruth Uebel
Ruth UEBEL, 92, of Culver, died at 7:40 p.m. Thursday at Miller's Merry Manor, Culver.
The Odom Funeral Home, Culver, is in charge of the arrangements, which are incomplete.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Eva F. Leap
Sept. 6, 1920-Sept. 25, 2009
Eva Fae LEAP, 89, of Culver, went to be
with her Lord at 10:06 p.m. Friday at
Born Sept. 6, 1920, near Jubilee
school east of Kewanna in
Eva was a 1936
She retired in 1976 from Ball Band
Co., now known as Uniroyal, in
Survivors include her sister-in-law, Gladys Leap, Culver; six nieces and nephews, Ann Blair, Mentone, John Leap and wife Debbie, Rochester, Patsy Holcomb and husband Jerry, Anderson, Luanne Phillips, Fairborn, Ohio, Leon Sims and friend Brenda, Burr Oak, and Loran Sims and wife Linda, Warsaw. She is also survived by several great-nieces and great-nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; twin sister, Treva Leap; sister Beulah Adams; sister Frances Sims; and brother Manson Leap.
Graveside services will be at 10:30
a.m. Tuesday at
Memorial contributions may be made to
Ruth E. Uebel
Ruth Elizabeth (Bossert) UEBEL, Culver, died Thursday at Miller's Merry Manor, Culver.
Survivors include her sister, Frances
Gilbert,
Services will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday at
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Dr. P.D. Aluning
Word
has been received that former
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Naomi R. Brockey
Oct. 31, 1917-Sept. 28, 2009
Naomi Ruth BROCKEY, 91, of 2001 Boulevard St.,
Naomi was born in Bruce Lake Station
on Oct. 31, 1917, the daughter of the late Frank and Ollie Hanshey Henricks.
She was first married to Willis Green on July 1, 1939, in
Naomi's forte was food preparation.
She utilized her culinary skills at many notable establishments including the
Du Drop Inn, the Bergoff Cafe, the Hamburger Hut and Flagpole. Later she and
husband Leonard owned and operated the Sportsman's on the southwest side of
Naomi enjoyed fishing for blue gill
and crappie. She and her family also looked forward to cruising the lake,
enjoying nature and the beautiful sunsets. Many great memories were made on the
annual mushroom hunting trips to
Her love for kids resulted in
baby-sitting for many children over the years. Grandma's touch was felt by many
including Jared and Aaron Lynch. Many fond memories and lifelong relationships
resulted. Aaron is credited with getting her out of her burning home in 2002.
Following the fire she spent several weeks in the
Naomi was a longtime member of the
Naomi is survived by her son, James W. Green and wife Judy Teel, Rochester, and their children: David Green and wife Candace, St. Michael, Minn., Michael Green and wife Janet, Minot, N.D., Lisa Townsend and husband Linc, Rochester, James Teel, Rochester, and their nine grandchildren; her son, John Green, Rochester, and his daughters: Shoda Beehler and husband Troy, Rochester, and Stefanie McDonald and husband Rusty, Rochester, and his four grandchildren with another to arrive in January 2010; her stepdaughter, Lynette Brugh, Rochester, and her children: Trisha Lewis and husband Brian, Rochester, Randy Utter and wife Jen, Rochester, Rick Utter and wife Teri, Rochester, and her stepdaughter's four grandchildren; her stepson, James Brockey and wife Becky, Flower Mound, Texas, and their children: Elizabeth Brockey, Flower Mound, Texas, and Rachel Brockey, Flower Mound, Texas; her sister, Mary Hudkins and husband Francis, Bruce Lake Station; and several nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by a sister, Cuba Brackett; and the four Henricks brothers, Carl, Paul, Daniel and Woodlawn "Bud."
A celebration of the life of Naomi
Ruth Brockey will be at 1 p.m. Friday in the Good Family Funeral Home,
Memorials may be made in her name to
the Women of the Moose or to Hope Hospice of
Martha Rose Miller
Sept. 24, 1925-Sept. 14, 2009
Obituary of Martha Rose MILLER,
Martha was born Sept. 24, 1925, in
On Feb. 19, 1949, she married Donald
E. Miller Sr., who survives. They have one daughter, Donna Lancaster,
Martha was cashier and bookkeeper of
the Dan Cohen shoe store in
Martha is survived by her husband, Donald; one stepdaughter; three sons and their spouses; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one sister, Esther Chris, Union, Ohio; one brother, Gene, Whittier, Calif., one half brother, Ray, Frostproof, Fla.; and nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. She was preceded in death by one son, three sisters, two brothers, three stepbrothers and one stepsister.
Martha died at
She is buried in the
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Terry Dixon
Terry DIXON, 64,
Arrangements are pending at Hartzler
Funeral Home,
Eugene W. Riester
Eugene “Gene” W. RIESTER, 87, Culver, died Tuesday at Miller’s Marry Manor, Culver.
The Odom Funeral Home, Culver, is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Kathy Braasch
Kathy
BRAASCH, 52, died at 10:39 p.m.
Tuesday at her residence, 113 S.
Arrangements are pending with the
Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
F. B. Morris Jr.
Nov. 27, 1930-Sept. 30, 2009
F. B. "Don" MORRIS Jr., 78,
Don was born Nov. 27, 1930, in
Don worked for Indiana Bell and
AT&T from 1949 to his retirement in 1990. He was a sergeant in the U.S. Marine
Corps during the Korean War, stationed at
He was a member of
Surviving are his wife, Leta Alice (Willmann) Morris; three daughters, Linette (Chris) Schaden, Los Angeles, Calif., Laurie (Tom) Long, Rochester, and Lisa (Steve) Rogers, Muncie; one son, Lane (Angeline) Morris, Indianapolis; two sisters, Hope (Lawrence) Fleming, Hartford City, and Jane Ann Murrell, South Bend; eight grandchildren, Stephanie (John) Collins, Katey and Maggie Schaden, Nathaniel and Jordan Long, Meredith and Adrienne Rogers, and Courtney (Kyle) Mealy; and one great-grandchild, Grayson Mealy.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Lindsey; two sisters, Elaine Lannoy and Phyllis Williams; and a brother, James Morris.
The Mass of Christian burial will be
celebrated by Father Dave Newton at 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. John the Evangelist
Catholic Church, 209 S. Spring St., Hartford City. Burial will be made in the
A Christian wake service will be held at 4 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be
made to the Blackford High School Athletic Department; Blackford County Cancer
Support Group, c/o Blackford Community Foundation,
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Katherine Braasch
Katherine "Kathy" BRAASCH,
52, of 113 S.
Survivors include her husband, Steve Braasch, Argos; two sons, Stephen A. Braasch Jr., Argos, and Shane R. Braasch, Lafayette; one daughter, Stephanie Braasch, Plymouth; her mother, Geraldine Wittchen, Knox; four sisters, Pam Green, Plymouth, Laura Raczkowski, Plymouth, Rhonda Bolen, Louisiana, and Juanita Fugate, Rochester; three brothers, Orben Barnett, Knox, Douglas Miller, Michigan City, and Paul Miller, North Judson; and her maternal grandmother, Emma Lou Puckett, Knox.
Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8
p.m. Monday at the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
Hulda R. Winterrowd
Hulda Ruth WINTERROWD, 89, formerly of
Arrangements are pending at the
Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home,
Monday, October 5, 2009
Lelia F. Smiley
Lelia
Fern SMILEY, 75, of
Survivors include her husband, Jimmy
Smiley,
Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8
p.m. Tuesday at the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Eva L. Benedict
Eva L. BENEDICT, 90, of
Arrangements are pending with the
Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
Robert E. Butcher
Oct. 1, 1928-Oct. 3, 2009
Robert E. BUTCHER, 81, of rural Roann, died at
7:06 p.m. Saturday at
He was born Oct. 1, 1928, in
He was a 1947
He is survived by his wife, Thelma Butcher, Roann; four children, Mary Ann Cox, Orange Park, Fla., Ray (Sharon) Butcher, Peru, Ind., Peggy (Randy) Myers, Roann, and Donna (Alan) Klok, Peru, Ind.; two brothers, Ronnie (Lynda) Butcher, Roann, and David (Debbie) Butcher, Peru, Ind.; one sister, Charlotte (Ron) Hoff, Conrath, Wis.; eight grandchildren, James Cox, Orange Park, Fla., Shawn (Chad) Flora, Laotto, Michael (Nichole) Ferguson, Westfield, Carmen (Dan) Laudenschlager, Fishers, Adam (Ronda) Myers, Marion, Wendy (Jon) Gipson, Macy, Robert (Laura) Cox, Orange Park, Fla., and Angela Butcher, Peru, Ind.; and 20 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, John and Fred Butcher; and two sisters, Martha Crull and Genevie Schroll.
Funeral services will be held at Olive
Branch Church of God, 4581 E. 1200 North, Roann, on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.
with the Rev. Lowell Burrus officiating. Burial will be in
Preferred memorial is Olive Branch Church of God.
Arrangements are by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Roann. The memorial guest book for Robert may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
Terry L. Dixon
Dec. 25, 1945-Sept. 30, 2009
Terry L. DIXON, 63, of
Terry was born Dec. 25, 1945, in
Terry was a part of the Class of 1964
at
He is survived by his daughter, Heather Dixon, South Bend; grandson Christopher Ellis; sister Victoria Jasper, Palm Springs, Calif.; and nephews Eric and wife Anna Jasper, San Francisco, Calif., and Justin Jasper and companion Lauren, Los Angeles, Calif.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Irene Dixon Baber, and his aunt and uncle, Alma and Tom Haupert.
Services will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday
at Hartzler Funeral Home,
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Akron Senior Nutrition Site. Online condolences made be made at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
No Obituaries
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Eva L. Benedict
Oct. 18, 1918-Oct. 4, 2009
"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints." Psalm 116:15.
Eva Louise BENEDICT, 90, formerly of rural
She was born in a farmhouse on the
Fulton/Marshall county line road on Oct. 18, 1918. Her parents were the late
Dean and Fern (Roose) Nellans. She married a high school classmate and the love
of her life, Clinton E. Benedict on Feb. 21, 1942, in a stone farmhouse just
south and east of
Eva was named after Miss Eva Wingert,
a former
She graduated from
Eva taught elementary school in Marshall and Fulton counties for 24 years. She was a member of the Indiana and National Retired Teachers Association. Her mother, two daughters and a granddaughter have been educators for four generations totaling more than 120 years! She was proud of her teaching family.
Since her husband served in World War
II, she proudly displayed a star in her window for nearly five years. They
wrote to one another daily.
She was very creative and enjoyed
baking, gardening and traveling. She made it possible for her family to
vacation to
She was a member of
Eva was a very loving and devoted
mother to her two daughters, Mary K. Goller (David),
Her husband, Clinton E. Benedict; parents, Dean and Fern Nellans; and her brothers Dee D. and Robert K. Nellans, preceded her in death.
Eva's family wishes to express their sincere appreciation and gratitude for the wonderful care given to her by Dr. Jason Marker and the Bremen Health Care Center.
The Earl-Grossman Funeral Home in
There will be a private burial service
at the
Memorial contributions may be given to
the
Friday, October 9, 2009
Steven L. Fields
Steven L. FIELDS, 57, of
Survivors include his sister, Dianna
Eley, Anderson; and his daughter, Jasmine Herr,
A memorial to honor Steven will be
held at
Paul W. Tucker
Paul William "Bill" TUCKER,
73, of 5390 S. Old U.S. 31, Macy, died at 12:28 a.m. Thursday at
Arrangements are pending at the Good
Family Funeral Home,
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Frank R. DeVries
April 21, 1917-Oct. 8, 2009
Frank R. DeVRIES, age 92, of
Frank was a longtime farmer and a member of Munster Christian Reformed Church.
He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Grace (Eenigenburg, nee Kuipers); his sons, Sid (Judy), Rochester, Tom (Janell), Cedar Lake, and James (Cyndee), Dyer; his daughters, Fran (Paul) Zuidema, Darien, Ill., Doreen (Al) Bultema, Cedar Lake, and Claire (Joseph) Kusbel, Highland; 22 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren; his stepchildren, Linda (Terry) VanderAa, Wes Eenigenburg, Cheryl (Jeremy) Gil, Dorinda (late Doug) Eenigenburg, and Kurt (Cheryl) Eenigenburg; 16 stepgrandchildren; and 13 stepgreat-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife of 52 years, Theresa (nee Wichers); brothers John and George; sister Angeline Hamming; and stepsons Doug and Wayne Eenigenburg.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m.
Tuesday at the Munster Christian Reformed Church,
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations
may be made to the Rest Haven Christian Services,
Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home (www.schroederlauer.com) is in charge of arrangements.
Edgert Scott
Edgert SCOTT, 48, Roann, died Friday
morning in
Arrangements are pending at McClain
Funeral Home,
Monday, October 12, 2009
No Obituaries - Holiday
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Laura L. Bowers
April 1, 1954-Oct. 10, 2009
Laura L. BOWERS, 55, of
She was born April 1, 1954, in
Miss Bowers had worked for Rochester
Metal Products and had been an art teacher at Francesville and Hobart elementary
schools. She was a graduate of the Herron School of Art in
Survivors include her brothers, Ronald
P. Bowers,
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m.
Thursday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home,
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Leukemia Society. Online condolences may be sent to zimmermanbros@rtcol.com.
James J. Croy
James
J. CROY, 39, of Culver, died Monday
at
The Odom Funeral Home, Culver, is in charge of the arrangements, which are incomplete.
John W. Iles
Nov. 9, 1957-Oct. 10, 2009
John W. ILES, 51, of
John was born Nov. 9, 1957, in
John worked as a QMA for the
He is survived by his wife, Dianna Iles, Logansport; three daughters, Rachel Iles, Logansport, Olivia Iles, Logansport, and Ariel Iles, Logansport; one son, Wesley Iles, Logansport; his mother, Carole Palmer, Monticello; one brother, Steve Tow, Indianapolis; two sisters-in-law, Debra Mathias and husband David, Akron, and Donna Runkle and husband Jeff, Rochester; two brothers-in-law, Dennis Bollhoefer and wife Andrea, Prescott Valley, Ariz., and Dan Fox and wife Julie, Plymouth; his mother-in-law, Rosella Osborn, Plymouth; his father-in-law, Marvin Osborn, Plymouth; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles Iles II and Geneva Iles; and his uncle, Charles Iles III.
Services will be at 11 a.m. today at
Memorials may be made to the Iles
children savings account at Logansport Savings Bank or St. Vincent Hospice in
Gundrum Funeral Home,
Ed Scott
Ed SCOTT, 48, of Roann, died Friday in
Survivors include his wife, Cari Scott; his father, Eddie R. Scott, Kinlichee, Ariz.; his mother, Irene Holland, Rabbit Brush, Ariz.; two sons, Elliott and Canaan Scott; his father- and mother-in-law, Wayne and Cheryl Brooks, Sheridan; and his sister-in-law, Letha Scolley and husband Ed, Sheridan.
Visitation will be today at McClain
Funeral Home,
Paul W. Tucker
Oct. 14, 1935-Oct. 8, 2009
Paul William "Bill" TUCKER,
73, of 5390 South Old
He was born Oct. 14, 1935, in
He took as his bride the former Anna
B. Rogers on Aug. 14, 1954, in
Bill had a unique passion for
automobiles, especially the Cadillac. Not many live their dream, but Bill did
on a daily basis, restoring and repairing automobiles. He was a loyal and
faithful employee of Shultz Body Shop,
Bill had a tender heart when it came to his family. He cherished the memories made with his wife, daughters and grandchildren.
He is survived by three daughters, Cynthia E. Tucker, Macy, the Rev. Melody L. Krisher and husband the Rev. William, Arnold, Mo., and Diane L. Gall, Peru, Ind.; six grandchildren, Sheila Clingler, Monterey, Barbara Silver and husband Russ, Portland, Ore., Patrick Krisher, Arnold, Mo., Joshua Krisher and wife Elisha, House Springs, Mo., David Mayhew and wife Beth, Huntington, and Anna Burton and husband Andrew, Wabash; and six great-grandchildren with another on the way.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; a son, Gregory M. Tucker, in infancy in 1958; and a son-in-law, James Gall, Nov. 3, 2005.
A celebration of the life of Paul
William "Bill" Tucker will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in the Good Family
Funeral Home,
Memorials may be made in Bill's name to the Fulton County Cancer Association or Wabash-Miami County Home Health Care & Hospice. Electronic expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at goodfamily@rtcol.com.
Wilma L. Sosbe
March 28, 1929-Oct. 10, 2009
Wilma L. SOSBE, 80, of
She was born March 28, 1929, in
She was a homemaker and also worked for Dr. Radpour as a secretary.
Surviving are two sons, Charles W. Sosbe Jr. and wife Karen, and Timothy R. Sosbe and wife Debra; two daughters, Debora K. Piercy and husband Stanley, and Linda S. Wagoner and husband Michael; her grandchildren, Christopher Sosbe and wife Amy, Jennifer Goad and husband Christopher, Nicole Parkhurst and husband Russell, Nathan Lauderbaugh and wife Ashley, Boyd Piercy and wife Laura, Erin Piercy, Adam Piercy and wife Wanda, Lindsay O'Leary and husband Ryan, Daniel Wagoner and wife Erin, and Stacey Sosbe; her great-grandchildren, Alexander Sosbe, Trevor Goad, Lucy Goad, Kynzie Shane, Christopher Parkhurst, Kayla Parkhurst, Hailey Snethens, Samuel Piercy, and Jacob Wagoner; and her two babies, cats Goldie and Sputnik.
She was preceded in death by a brother, William Gollner; and two sisters, Mary Harrison and Helen Aeschliman. She loved her family dearly and enjoyed gardening and watching her grandson race minisprints.
Funeral services will be Wednesday at
10 a.m. at Ellers Mortuary Main Street Chapel,
Memorial contributions may be sent to
Hope Hospice,
Makena Wyhbrew-Weisenberger
Makena
WHYBREW-WEISENBERGER, 9 days old, of 3567 W. 1350
North, Macy, died at 8:42 a.m. Monday at
Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman
Bros. Funeral Home,
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
James J. Croy
James "Jimmy" Joseph CROY, 39, of Culver, died Monday in Culver.
Survivors include his parents, Scott
and Debbie Croy; his lifelong partner, Michele Trusty, Culver; his son, Justin
James Croy, Culver; his sister, Ragan Croy Breiter, Flower Mound,
Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at
the
Makena K. Whybrew-Weisenberger
Oct. 3, 2009-Oct. 12, 2009
Makena Kay WHYBREW-WEISENBERGER,
9 days old, 3567 W. 1350 North, Macy, passed away at 8:42 a.m. Monday at
She was born on Oct. 3 in
Survivors include her parents, Keisha Whybrew and Cory Weisenberger, Macy; her sister, Gabriella Whybrew, Macy; her grandmothers, Tamra Whybrew, Tippecanoe, and Ronda Moore, Warsaw; her great-grandparents, Donna Smith and Glenn Smith, Tippecanoe, and Rosey Moore and Arte Moore, Wabash; her aunts, Nicole Whybrew, Peru, Ind., Rebel Alderfer, Macy, Leslie Weisenberger, Fort Wayne, and Nicole Easterday, Kokomo; her uncles, Jared Rylands, Peru, Ind., and Leroy Alderfer, Macy; her great-uncles and great-aunts, Tilman Whybrew and Denise Whybrew, Tippecanoe, James Whybrew and Linda Whybrew, Bourbon, and Stacy and Chuck McColley, Wabash; and numerous cousins.
She was preceded in death by great-aunt Kimberly Whybrew Bolen, second cousins Tasha and James Dale Whybrew Bolen, great-great-grandparents Irene and Tillman Whybrew and Richard and Lorriene Peterson, great-grandpa James Whybrew, cousin Trey Alderfer, great-grandparents Weisenberger, great-great-aunt Helen Webb, and great-great-uncle James Booth.
Burial and graveside services will be
at 11 a.m. Friday at
Memorial contributions may be made to the Makena Whybrew-Weisenberger Memorial Fund. Online condolences may be sent to zimmermanbros@rtcol.com.
Arrangements are by Zimmerman Bros.
Funeral Home,
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Kenneth D. Edwards
Kenneth D. EDWARDS, 91, of
Survivors include his daughter, Kay
Graef,
No services are scheduled.
Arrangements were entrusted to Brewer & Sons Funeral Home, Groveland
Chapel,
Friday, October 16, 2009
Lenville Denney
April 3, 1949-Oct. 15, 2009
Lenville "Tom" DENNEY,
60, of
He was born April 3, 1949, in
He was a security guard at the Miami County Correctional Facility. He enjoyed watching football.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley Denney, Rochester; four daughters, Shera Denney, Missoula, Mont., Mary Denney, Warsaw, Crystal Floyd, Rochester, and Anita and husband Gary Webb, Chesapeake, Ohio; four sons, Andy Denney, Tennessee, Caleb Denney, Nappanee, Josh Denney, Warsaw, and Bruce and wife Theresa Floyd, Akron; two brothers, Lee Denney and Kevin and wife Ruth Denney, all of Jackson, Ohio; and nine grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters.
Services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at
Arrangements have been entrusted to
Hartzler Funeral Home,
Kenneth D. Edwards
Oct. 5, 1918-Oct. 11, 2009
Kenneth D. EDWARDS, 91, of
Kenneth was born Oct. 5, 1918, in
Kenneth was of the Methodist faith. He
was a member of the Masonic Lodge Lincoln No. 523 in Macy, and he was also a
member of the Florida Flywheelers Antique Engine Club. He owned Kenny's
Hardware in Macy for 30 years prior to moving to
He is survived by his daughter, Kay Graef (Kurt), Indianapolis; his sons, Richard Edwards (Linda), Groveland, Fla., Ted Edwards (Markie), Rochester, and Larry Edwards (Candi), Gaylord, Mich.; eight grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Miriam.
No services are scheduled.
Arrangements were entrusted to Brewer & Sons Funeral Home, Groveland
Chapel,
Wendell W. Nelson
Wendell W. NELSON, 79, of
Survivors include his wife, Jean, at
home; five children, Wendy Nelson,
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday
in the New Oak Hill Chapel at
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Lenville Denney
April 3, 1949-Oct. 15, 2009
Lenville "Tom" DENNEY,
60, of
He was born April 3, 1949, in
He was a security guard at the Miami County Correctional Facility. He enjoyed watching football.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley Denney, Rochester; four daughters, Shera Denney, Missoula, Mont., Mary Denney, Warsaw, Crystal Floyd, Rochester, and Anita and husband Gary Webb, Chesapeake, Ohio; four sons, Andy Denney, Tennessee, Caleb Denney, Nappanee, Josh Denney, Warsaw, and Bruce and wife Theresa Floyd, Akron; two brothers, Lee Denney and Kevin and wife Ruth Denney, all of Jackson, Ohio; and nine grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters.
Services will be at 3 p.m. today at
Arrangements have been entrusted to
Hartzler Funeral Home,
Kaldyne L. Smith
Kaidyne Lee SMITH was stillborn Thursday at
He is survived by his mother, Debra A. Smith.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m.
Monday at the
Arrangements have been entrusted with
the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
Monday, October 19, 2009
No Obituaries
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Glenrose E. Bunn
Glenrose E. BUNN, 97,
Arrangements are pending at the Good
Family Funeral Home,
Philip K. Lash
July 19, 1919-Oct. 19, 2009
Philip K. LASH, 90, 6391
Monday
at the Hospice Home, Fort
Philip was born to Raymond and Zelda Blue Lash on July 19, 1919, in Harrison Township, Kosciusko County, where he was a lifetime area resident. He was married April 14, 1956, at Burket to Violet E. Jones who passed away Nov. 22, 1986.
Philip was a school teacher at
Philip graduated from
He is survived by his daughter, Ann
and husband Paul Branson, South Whitley; his son, John and wife Darlene Lash,
Mentone; and three grandchildren, Laura Lash,
He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Eleanor Chamberlain and Ruth Ellison.
A memorial service will be at 10 a.m.
Wednesday at King Memorial Home,
Memorial contributions may be made to Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice and Kosciusko County Helping Hands. Online condolences may be sent at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Amber Starr McMillian
Amber Starr McMILLIAN, 30, of
Arrangements are pending with the
Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Glenrose E. Bunn
July 11, 1912-Oct. 19, 2009
Mrs. Glenrose E. BUNN, 97, of
Glenrose was born in Mentone on July 11, 1912, the daughter of the late George and Nora Hall Nuell. She had lived most of her life in this community.
Glenrose married Ralph B. Bunn on Sept. 19, 1927. They were married for 67 years until his passing in 1994, and together worked hard on the farm while raising their family. Glenrose was remembered for the hearty meals she prepared and the delectable pies she baked. She was the mother of Robert and Donna but through the years the family tree blossomed. As the matriarch of the family, she oversaw five generations, including eight grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 10 great-great-grandchildren and 11 triple greats. All of her children loved and adored Grandma.
Living nearly a century, at 97 years
old Glenrose had a remarkable memory and was as sharp as a tack remembering the
good times she'd enjoyed through the years. Things were not always easy as she
and husband Ralph worked diligently on the farm making everything count - it
was especially tough during the years of our Great Depression. Always at her
husband's side, they raised
At home, Glenrose's pride in her
surroundings was always evident with the many flowers she planted annually. She
enjoyed manicuring her yard and just digging in the dirt. This 68-year resident
of
Glenrose is survived by her daughter, Donna Hart, Logansport; eight grandchildren, Debby Krebs and husband Rick, Elizabeth, Ralph Hart and wife Barb, Rochester, Cathy Kramer and Mike Clark, Hudson, Jody Hart and wife Nancy, Talma, Lee-Ann Stanley and husband Jim, Chicago, Ill., Holly Rentschler, League City, Texas, Jerry Bunn and wife Gayle, Fulton, and Greg Bunn, Fla.; 13 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; husband; a son, Robert Lee Bunn, on Dec. 4, 1978; a son-in-law, Don
Hart, on Aug. 7, 1972; a sister, Geraldine Nuell; and four brothers, Albert,
Kenny,
Friends may visit with the family from
4 p.m. to 7 p.m. today at the Good Family Funeral Home,
Memorials may be made to the
Mildred R. Christenson
Jan. 31, 1910-Oct. 19, 2009
Mildred Rose CHRISTENSON,
99, 3586 N. Old
She was born Jan. 31, 1910, in
Mrs. Christenson had been a secretary
for the YMCA in
Survivors include her son, Don and
wife Marianne Christenson,
She was preceded in death by her husband and her brother, Elmer Markison.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m.
Thursday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home,
Online condolences may be sent to zimmermanbros@rtcol.com.
Amber Starr McMillen
Amber Starr McMILLEN, 30, of
Survivors include three children, Seth
Garrison, Haley McMillen and Nikko McMillen; her father, Richard L. Dixon Jr.,
Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at
the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
Marilyn Weaver
Marilyn WEAVER, 76, of
Survivors include her husband, Robert
Weaver, at home; three children, Daniel Weaver and Mike Weaver, both of
Services will be Monday at 11 a.m. at
Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home,
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Bobby J. Galloway
April 30, 1947-Oct. 20, 2009
Mr. Bobby Joe GALLOWAY, 62, of
Bobby was born in
Bobby was a proud graduate with the
Pioneer High School Class of 1965. Following graduation he was beckoned by our
country; answering the call he enlisted with the U.S. Army and served for a
three-year stint in
As a loyal and dedicated employee of Talma Fastner for over 30 years, Bobby served on the management team until his retirement due to health concerns in 1996. Over the years he and brother John took advanced classes for welding and management at Ivy Tech and Notre Dame.
In the late '60s and early '70s, the
The game of golf was a passion for
Bobby. Not long ago he played at least five or six days a week. He knew all of
the courses around northern
The 19th hole was often spent at the
Eagles with friends telling jokes and enjoying the view of Mill Creek. He was
also a member of the Moose and Elks lodges. To relax he listened to Hank
Williams Jr., Bob Seger and Travis Tritt. Bobby is remembered for the times
shared with his family, especially the visits from the grandchildren and
vacations to
Bobby is survived by his wife, Vicki, at home; a daughter, Traci Honkomp, Rochester; a son, Toby Galloway, Rochester; his mother, Mary Spurgeon, Logansport; a sister, Sandra Sue Sturdivant, Logansport; a brother, John F. Galloway and wife Gladys, Rochester; four grandchildren, Haley Honkomp, Indianapolis, Hunter Honkomp, Rochester, Logan Honkomp, Rochester, and Toby Joe Galloway Jr., Rochester; special friends, Don and Jackie Burkett, Rochester; and his canine companion, Roscoe, the Shih-Tzu.
He was preceded in death by his father.
A celebration of the life of Bobby Joe
Galloway will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Good Family Funeral Home,
The family requests donations in his name be made to the Eagles Scholarship Fund. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Electronic expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at goodfamily@rtcol.com.
Friday, October 23, 2009
No Obituaries
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Florence Lee SCOTT, 75,
Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman
Bros. Funeral Home,
Monday, October 26, 2009
Robert J. Redwelk Sr.
Oct. 9, 1932-Oct. 24, 2009
Robert John REDWEIK Sr., 77, of 5556 S. 1100 West, Kewanna, died at 8 a.m. Saturday at his home.
Robert was born Oct. 9, 1932, in
Robert served in the U.S. Army for two
years during the Korean War era. He served in
He was a farmer and had worked as a millwright at the Plymouth Tube Co. in Winamac for 33 years.
Robert and his family emigrated to the
Robert was a member of the St. Luke
Lutheran Church in Winamac, where he had served as a deacon and an usher. He
was confirmed in
He received the National Society
Daughters of the American Revolution Americanism Award in 2004. Robert served
on the
Robert enjoyed time with his grandchildren, especially attending the grandchildren's sports events and activities.
Survivors include his wife, Mildred Ellen Gudas Redweik, Kewanna; two sons, Robert John (Alisa Dubuisson) Redweik Jr., Tomball, Texas, and David Antony (Lora Dillman) Redweik, Twelve Mile; two daughters, Anita Meta Jo (Larry) Doan, Twelve Mile, and Susan Jane (Michael) Wood, Jeffersonville, Ohio; four grandsons, Garrett Robert Redweik, Graham Antony Joseph Redweik, D.L. "Trey" Doan III and Michael Patrick Wood II; seven granddaughters, Ryonn Parker Doan, Hayley Allison Redweik, Madison Taylor Redweik, Kirsten Renee Redweik, Lanier Michelle Redweik, Kourtnee Susan Baird and Kailee Allyn Baird; his sister, Olga Alma Matzat, Culver; and two brothers, Ewald Redweik, North Judson, and Roland Siegfried Redweik, North Judson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Meta Redweik and Marta Redweik, and brothers Arthur Redweik, Karl Paul Redweik and Edwin Redweik.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m.
EDT Wednesday at Frain Mortuary, Winamac, with Pastor Carl Fitchett
officiating. Burial will take place in the
Memorial contributions may be given to an organization of the donor's choice. Messages of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.frainmortuary.com.
Jan. 1, 1934-Oct. 22, 2009
Florence Lee SCOTT, 75,
She was born Jan. 1, 1934, in
Survivors include her sons, David A. and wife Linda Scott, Rochester, and William D. Scott, Kokomo; eight grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; her sisters, Phyllis and husband Allan Heminger, Rochester, Phoebe Lykowski, South Bend, Amy L. Onstott, Chicago, Ill., Susan Onstott, Rochester, and Helen Slisher, Rochester; her brothers, Paul and wife Beulah Onstott, Burkett, David Onstott, Athens, Ga., and Jim and wife Vicki Onstott, Rochester.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one brother, Stephen Onstott, in 1996; and one great-great-grandchild.
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m.
Wednesday at the
Arrangements are by Zimmerman Bros.
Funeral Home,
Edith M. Walters
Edith May WALTERS, 90, of 4704 S. 1300 West,
Mentone, died at 10:10 a.m. Saturday in the emergency room at
Arrangements are pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.
Thursday, October 27, 2009
Mace J. Gellinger
Mace J. GELLINGER, 83, of
Survivors include his wife, Madella J.
Gellinger,
Services will be held at 11 a.m.
Wednesday at Marocco Funeral Chapel,
Winfred E. Nusbaum
July 13, 1954-Oct. 24, 2009
Winfred "Fred" E. NUSBAUM,
55, of
He is survived by his life partner,
Cyndi McGrew, and stepsons Justin and Jared McGrew; his mother, Ethel Ludwig,
and sisters Diantha Bradley, Melissa Grubbs and Orlandria Roberts, all of
He was preceded in death by his father, a brother and a sister.
Private services will be held at a
later date in Manor,
Cards may be sent to Cyndi McGrew at
Edith M. Walters
May 3, 1919-Oct. 24, 2009
Edith May WALTERS, 90, of 4704 S. 1300 West, Mentone, went peacefully to rejoice in the Lord with her husband Harold at 10:10 a.m. Saturday in the emergency room at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.
Edith was born May 3, 1919, in
Edith was a lifetime area resident.
She was a homemaker and she also worked at Teel's Restaurant for many years, and most recently she worked for Richard's Restaurant of Warsaw, where she took care of the salad bar and enjoyed serving people.
Edith graduated from
She is survived by her son, Stephen L. Walters, Mentone; two granddaughters, Stephanie Olson, Warsaw, and Gina and husband Jason Slone, Warsaw; one grandson, Rodney and wife Mary Walters, Mishawaka; two sisters, Mary Emmeline Hoffman, Winona Lake, and Geneva Marie and husband Don Emmons, Sammamish, Wash.; her brother, Leon Willis and wife Ruth Whetstone, Grand Rapids, Mich.; and four great-grandchildren, Brooke Bri-Ann Walters, Rodney Cameron Walters, Patrick Donald Olson and Tabitha Jade Walters.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Walters; brother Carl Boyd Whetstone; sister Delores June Whetstone; and daughter-in-law Rhonda Walters.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday
at King Memorial Home,
Memorial contributions may be made to
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Gilbert M. Jaeger
Gilbert Max JAEGER, 58,
Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman
Bros. Funeral Home,
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Gilbert M. Jaeger
Gilbert
Max JAEGER, 58, of
Survivors include his wife, Linda Jaeger, Rochester; his mother, Rose Jaeger, Crown Point; son Donald Jaeger, Las Vegas, Nev.; daughter Julie Jaeger, Las Vegas, Nev.; two brothers, Dennis Jaeger, Rochester, and Greg Jaeger, Orlando, Fla.; and two sisters, Deb Snyder, Peru, Ind., and Pat Hayes, Crown Point.
Services will be at a later date.
Arrangements are by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home,
Friday, October 30, 2009
Forrest M. Baker
Forrest M. BAKER, 91, of Kewanna, died at
12:55 p.m. Thursday at
Arrangements are pending at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Homes, Kewanna Chapel.
Mary A. Frye
Mary Alice FRYE, 90, of
Survivors include her six children,
Richard Frye,
Visitation is from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
today at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home,
Harold G. Pugh
April 9, 1928-Oct. 28, 2009
Harold G. PUGH, 81, Miller's Merry
Mr. Pugh was born April 9, 1928, in LaPorte, the son of Paul Roscoe and Lucille Clara (Deeds) Pugh.
He was a member of the Macy Masonic Lodge, the Rochester Order of the Eastern Star and the Odd Fellows Lodge at Deedsville.
Survivors include his brothers,
Jackson and wife Vivian Pugh,
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Pauline Martin.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m.
Sunday at McClain Funeral Home,
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Forrest M. Baker
May 30, 1918-Oct. 29, 2009
Forrest M. BAKER, 91, of Kewanna, passed away at 12:55 p.m. Thursday at Hickory Creek Nursing Home in Winamac.
Born on May 30, 1918, in
He was a 1936 graduate of
Mr. Baker was a lifelong farmer. He
was a member of
Mr. Baker loved spending time with his
family. He enjoyed traveling, canoeing and helping friends, and he especially
enjoyed their time living at
Survivors include his wife of 70
years, Elnora W. Baker; his son, Bruce M. Baker and wife Denise, Kewanna; his
daughter, Karen J. Good and husband Joe, Kewanna; his brother, Dale Baker and
wife Paula,
He was also preceded in death by one sister, Thelma McVay.
Services will be held at 11 a.m.
Monday at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home,
Memorial contributions may be made to
Monday, November 2, 2009
Donald J. Baker
May 1, 1925-Oct. 31, 2009
Donald J. BAKER, 84, of 9649 S. Indiana 19,
Don was born May 1, 1925, in
Don was a full-time dairy farmer and
also worked for the
He is survived by his wife, Patricia A. Baker, Akron; daughter Pansy Jacob, Akron; three sons, Jacob and wife Adena Baker, Wetumpka, Ala.; Tom and wife Jane Baker, Claypool; and Ted and wife Nancy Baker, Warsaw; son-in-law Fred Koehlinger, Fremont; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Delta Shipley, Warsaw, and Gloria Shipley, Leesburg.
He was preceded in death by daughter Priscilla (Baker) Koehlinger, who passed away Jan. 30, 2008; and his sister, Phyllis Sittler.
At Don's request, services will be
held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Hartzler Funeral Home,
In lieu of flowers, Donald preferred
donations be made to Kosciusko County Home Care and Hospice,
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Jean A. Whitworth
April 16, 1940-Nov. 2, 2009
Jean Ann WHITWORTH, 69, of
Jean was born April 16, 1940, in
Jean was a homemaker. She graduated
from
She is survived by her husband, Carl, in Akron; her son, Carl Whitworth III and wife Lynn A., Indiana; two grandsons, Carl Whitworth IV and wife Melissa and Jeremy Whitworth and wife Nicole; granddaughter Cassandra Whitworth; daughter-in-law Sandra Whitworth, Silver Lake; and six great-grandchildren, Hailey, Taylor, Chase, Corynn, Jaxon and Kaiya Whitworth.
She was preceded in death by her son, Scott A. Whitworth Sr., grandson Scott A. Whitworth Jr., one sister and nine brothers.
Private family services are being held
at Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron, with speaker Tom Hudson
officiating. Burial will be in
Memorial contributions may be made to Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice and to the American Diabetes Association. Online condolences may be sent at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Robyn Gail Petrin Blair
Oct. 10, 1985-Nov. 2, 2009
Robyn Gail Petrin BLAIR went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday.
She was a 2004 graduate of
Robyn leaves behind her parents; two sons, Grant Allen and Randall Paul Blair; two sisters, Dawn Anne and Dave Miller, and Amanda and Eric Shell; grandparents Roberta Stewart and Thad and Julia Stewart; mother- and father-in-law Melinda and Mike Blair; sister-in-law Penny Debrowski; and aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Jim and Loretta Blackburn.
Services will be held Thursday at 1
p.m. at Frist Funeral Home, Clinton, with the Rev. Larry Snyder officiating.
Burial will be in
Francis Jones
July 17, 1930-Nov. 3, 2009
Francis "Casey" JONES,
79,
He was born July 17, 1930, in
Mr. Jones was co-owner of Jones Implement Co. and Ad-Vance Magnetics Inc. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Elks Lodge, Fraternal Order of Eagles and the American Legion. He enjoyed golfing and hunting.
Survivors include his sons, Charles and wife Pam Jones, Rochester, and Kevin Jones and companion Connie Ringle, Rochester; his daughters, Candace Jones, Rochester, and Christine Jones, Rochester; his grandchildren, Elizabeth and husband Scott Rentschler, Rochester, Aaron Jones, Rochester, Andrea and husband Scot Howdeshell, Rochester, Korby Jones, Rochester, Casey Porter Jones, Dover Air Force Base, Dover, Del., Jane Hooker, Rochester, and Jada Hooker, Rochester; great-grandchildren Tierney and Tori Rentschler, Rochester, and Mia and Emma Howdeshell, Rochester; his sister, Pamela and husband Jim Loebig, Rochester; his mother-in-law, Pauline Richhart, Rochester; and his brother-in-law, Terrance and wife Lesley Taylor, Roseville, Minn.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson, Jonathan Howard Kamp.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m.
Saturday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home,
Memorial contributions may be made to
Hope Hospice of
Roberta Stewart
Oct. 16, 1937-Nov. 2, 2009
Roberta "Bert" STEWART went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday.
She was born Oct. 16, 1937, to James Hardman and Ethel Wallace Hardman Klusner.
Bert was a retired nurse from
She enjoyed reading her Bible, crafts
and her family - most of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who
fondly called her "granny." She was a member of
She is survived by three daughters, Kathy and Randy Petrin, Dana, Karen and Larry Jenkins, Rosedale, and Kim and Kevin Ross, Rockville; two sons, Thad Dale and Laura Stewart, Rochester, and Tom and Tari Stewart, Dana; sisters Beverly Falls, Mecca, Ethel Canaday, Wisconsin, and Wanda Pousler, Wisconsin; 14 grandchildren, Dawn Petrin Miller, Amanda Petrin Shell, Larry and Shane Jenkins and Shelly Rector, Kevin, Sara and Kelsie Ross, Thad Dale and Charlie Stewart, Carrie Bergman and Katie Stewart, and Billy and Lindsey; uncle Chet and Jenette Wallace; 17 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; stepfather Joe Klusner; one granddaughter, Robyn Gail Petrin Blair, 24, who passed away unexpectedly in her sleep just hours prior to her granny's passing; two brothers, Richard and Robert Hardman; and one sister, Barbara Livingston.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at
Frist Funeral Home, Clinton, with the Rev. Larry Snyder officiating. Visitation
will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will follow in
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Richard A. Marks
Richard A. MARKS, 66, of
Arrangements are pending at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Homes, Royal Center Chapel.
Friday, November 6, 2009
No Obituaries.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
No Obituaries
Monday, November 9, 2009
Flossie L. Eash Beatty
Flossie Louise Eash BEATTY,
83, of
Survivors include her husband, Loren, at home; two sons, Dennis Guyer and Gary Beatty, both of Rochester; three sisters, Betty F. Brown, Lois Bruce and Jean Dyer, all of Michigan City; and a half sister, Pauline Vardaman, Rochester.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m.
Tuesday at
Dorothy R. Montague
Dorothy R. MONTAGUE, 70, of
Arrangements are pending at Hartzler
Funeral Home,
James R. Rans
James “Jim” R. RANS Sr., 66,
Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman
Bros. Funeral Home,
Robert Tharp
Robert "Bob" THARP,
87, of
Survivors include his wife, Dee, at
home; and two daughters, Cathy Lowe,
Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at
Good Family Funeral Home,
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Hazel G. Bridegroom
Jan. 16, 1922-Nov. 7, 2009
Hazel G. BRIDEGROOM, 87, of
Hazel was born Jan. 16, 1922, in Winamac to the late Cassius E. and Grace Opal Ren Adams. She married Arthur P. Bridegroom on March 21, 1942, at the Methodist parsonage in Winamac; he preceded her in death Nov. 2, 1998.
She was a member of the First Christian Church in Francesville and the Ladies Aid of the church. She was a member of a home economics club.
Hazel worked as a clerk at the Weaver's IGA Grocery, Ehrlich Grocery and Burns Grocery in Francesville. She also worked as a cook at the Village Inn Restaurant in Francesville. Hazel was also a farm wife most of her early life.
Hazel enjoyed reading and watching the birds in her yard. She also enjoyed gardening and spending time with her grandchildren and her dogs.
Survivors include four daughters, Sharon Bridegroom, Loveland, Colo., Janet Bridegroom Onken, Winamac, Nancy and husband Howard Manion, Winamac, and Dale Ann and husband Alan McCracken, Camden; two sons, Irvin A. and wife Linda Bridegroom, Kewanna, and Daniel D. and wife Jackie Bridegroom, North Judson; 16 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Agnes Buchholz, Brazil, Ind., and Elma Thompson, Logansport; and one uncle, Melbourne and wife Ann Adams, Hartford, Wis.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Arthur, one sister, three brothers and two grandchildren.
Private family services will be at
Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville, with Pastor James Ketchen
officiating. Burial will take place in the
Memorial contributions may be given to Pulaski Memorial Hospice. Messages of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.frainmortuary.com.
Dorothy R. Montague
Dorothy R. MONTAGUE, 70, of
Survivors include three sons, Daniel
Smelko,
No visitation or funeral services will
take place at this time. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hartzler Funeral
Home,
James R. Rans Sr.
Oct. 9, 1943-Nov. 7, 2009
James "Jim" R. RANS Sr., 66,
He was born on Oct. 9, 1943, in
Mr. Rans had worked for Farm Bureau Co-op. He was a member of the Civil Defense and Fulton-Liberty Township Lions Club, and he was known to his CB club as "Sodbuster." He enjoyed farming, driving trucks, camping, spending his Saturday mornings at the Rochester Sale Barn, drinking coffee with old friends at the truck stop and playing Santa Claus during the holidays.
Survivors include his children, James R. and wife Melanie Rans Sr., Ohio, Dan and wife Nancy Rans, Akron, George Rans, Plymouth, Brandon Rans, Alexandria, Va., and Beth and husband Seamus Pinder, Fulton; his stepchildren, Betty and husband Tom Stroud, Fulton, Paula and husband Norman Moore, Rochester, Pat and wife Brandi Bilby, Fulton, and Jon and wife LaDonna Mitchell, Rochester; 18 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and brother Richard Lee Rans.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m.
Saturday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home,
Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation. Online condolences may be sent to zimmermanbros@rtcol.com.
Alfred L. Ryan
Alfred L. RYAN, 73, of 2026 E. State Blvd.,
Arrangements are pending with the
Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
No Obituaries - Holiday
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Carol R. Conrad
Carol R. CONRAD, 61, of Twelve Mile, died Monday at her residence.
Survivors include her husband, L.D.
Conrad, Twelve Mile; two sons, Jason Conrad, Twelve Mile, and Jon Conrad,
Twelve Mile; one daughter, Jennifer Conrad, Twelve Mile; and one sister, Jennie
Martin,
Services will be at 10 a.m. today at
Gundrum Funeral Home,
Marjorie J. Johnson-Andersen
Marjorie June JOHNSON-ANDERSEN,
86, of
Survivors include her husband, Harold C. Andersen, Argos; four children, Beverly Gates, Argos, Dennis Johnson, Argos, Randy Johnson, Plymouth, and Barbara Hackett, Argos; four stepchildren, Sharon Allen, Pat Hoffman, Penny Peterson and Steve Andersen; and three sisters, Ruth Gordon, Plymouth, Lida Norris, Argos, and Betty Castleman, Argos.
Visitation will be Friday from 4 p.m.
to 8 p.m. at the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
Alfred L. Ryan
Alfred
L. RYAN, 73, of 2026 E. State Blvd.,
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Ryan, Fort Wayne; three sons, Ronald Ryan, Fayetteville, N.C., Kevin Ryan, Lakeland, Fla., and James Ryan III, Norfolk, Va.; three daughters, Bunnie Sullivan, Fort Wayne, Laurie Rice, Papillion, Neb., and Linda Seewer, Louisville, Ky; and one sister, Donna Kamp, Argos.
Services will be at 2 p.m. today at
the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
Friday, November 13. 2009
Arlene P. Johnson
May 14, 1939-Nov. 11, 2009
Arlene P. JOHNSON, 70, 1171 Valparaiso St.,
Kewanna, passed away at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the University of Chicago Medical
Center,
She was born May 14, 1939, in
Mrs. Johnson had worked as a
meat-packer for Carl Buddig Co. in
Survivors include her children, Patty Johnson, Rochester, Randy and wife Jane Johnson, Hammond, Myra and husband Tom Schwahn, Osceola, Bill and wife Rose Johnson, N.C., Cathy and husband Jim Bowlas, Maryland, and Donald Robert "Butch" and wife Margaret Johnson Jr., Hayward, Md.; her grandchildren, Nicole, Katlyn, Mike, Teresa, Billie-Jo, Lynn, Angel, David, Suzie, Terry, Tera, Angela, Richard, Jenny, Felicia and Elicia; 26 great-grandchildren; her brother, Paul and wife Jackie Rossman, Ohio; and her sisters, Pauline and husband Norman Orr, Mayrester, Fla., and Rose and husband John Bratcher, Central City, Ky.
She was preceded in death by her husband; brothers Eddie, Emil and Eugene Johnson; and great-grandson Christopher Johnson.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m.
Tuesday at
Online condolences may be sent to zimmermanbros@rtcol.com.
Larry D. Miller
Larry "Ralph" D. MILLER,
72, of 4442 W. 200 South,
Survivors include his wife, Sharon J.
Miller; one daughter, Angie Moore, Burket; three sons, Terry Miller, Claypool,
Tony Miller,
Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at King Memorial Home, Mentone. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Opal E. Laughman
Sept. 2, 1914-Nov. 12, 2009
Opal E. LAUGHMAN, 95, of Wynnfield Crossing,
Opal was born Sept. 2, 1914, in
She worked at Da-Lite Screen Co. of
Warsaw and a Lawrence Slide Rule Co. in
Opal attended the Akron Church of God
as well as the Warsaw Church of God. Opal always enjoyed getting together with
family, reading and doing puzzles, and she enjoyed her trip to
Survivors include two brothers, Ernest and wife Esther Smoker, North Manchester, and Wayne and wife Chaume Smoker, Louisiana, Mo.; seven nephews, Ernie and wife GeNelle Smoker, Ed and wife Lottie Smoker, Dick and wife Janice Smoker, Jim and wife Joanie Smoker, Dennis Smoker, Matt Smoker and Mike Smoker; and her nieces, Shelby and husband Cliff Wogoman, Phyllis and husband Emory Smith, Susan and husband Larry Beauchamp, Patricia Trower and Joyce Smoker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald L. Laughman; a sister, Freda Graham; a brother, Harold Smoker; and a nephew, Terry Smoker.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at
Hartzler Funeral Home,
Memorial contributions may be sent to Akron Church of God and the Salvation Army. Online condolences may be sent to www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Donald E. Miller Sr.
The Rev. Donald E. MILLER Sr., 86, of
Arrangements are pending with the Good
Family Funeral Home,
Jeff Shaw
Shaw’s visitation is Monday from 1
p.m. to 8 p.m. at
Indiana State Police said Shaw was
driving west on
Police said preliminary investigation by an ISP crash reconstructionist revealed Steven L. Byerly, 53, Fort Wayne, was driving at 1994 GMC straight truck, loaded with scaffolding, eastbound. The truck drove partially off the south side of the road. Byerly allegedly overcorrected and crossed the center line into Shaw’s lane. Both vehicles caught fire shortly after impact.
Byerly suffered a minor head injury,
police said, and was helped from his truck by a motorist who witnessed the
crash. He was treated and released at
Shaw was extricated by fire fighters
and pronounced dead at
He was an 11-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Department and worked as a jailer four years prior to that. He is survived by his wife, Angela, and their children Nicholas, 9, and Isabella, 7.
State police said they do not suspect illegal drug use or alcohol played a role in the crash, which is still under investigation.
Monday, November 16, 2009
David F. Hoover
David F. HOOVER, 68, of
David was born July 27, 1941, to Mark
and
David was a conductor and engineer for
Norfolk & Southern Railroad, retiring from there after 33 years. He was a
member of
Survivors include his wife, Lona; seven children, April, Aaron, Autumn, Adam, Crystal, Randy and Lori; his mother-in-law, Helen Bitterling; his aunt Francis; his sister Brenda; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be at
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Gideons and
Donald E. Miller Sr.
The Rev. Donald Edward MILLER Sr., 86, of
Survivors include one daughter, Donna
A. Lancaster,
Services will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday
in the Good Family Funeral Home,
Mattie L. Rainey
Mattie L. RAINEY, 92, of
Born April 2, 1917, in
Mattie was a former seamstress at Hart
Schaffner & Marx in
Mattie was a member of
Survivors include two daughters, Mary Fox, Mitchell, and Carol Johnson, Fort Wayne; one son, Bruce Rainey and wife Joy, Dandridge, Tenn.; one brother, Lawrence MacLain and wife Mabel, Kewanna; seven sisters, Jessie Hines, Royal Center, Ruth Hart and husband James, Argos, Emily Brown, Knox, Flora Conley and husband Austin and Marilyn Zartman and Gladys Stutzman, all of Plymouth, and Merle Isaacs, Fort Myers, Fla.; 13 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Samuel "Hugh" and William Clifford MacLain; two sisters, Roxie Fry and Blanche Culver; and one son, Paul Rainey
Services will be at 10:30 a.m.
Thursday at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Homes,
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.harrisonmetzger.com.
Connie Nees Van Steenberg
Connie Nees VANSTEENBERG,
64, of
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday
at Good Family Funeral Home,
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Jerry DeVane Blanchard
Jerry DeVane BLANCHARD, 65, of
Arrangements are pending with Good
Family Funeral Home,
Donald E. Miller Sr.
Oct. 6, 1923-Nov. 12, 2009
The Rev. Donald Edward MILLER Sr., 86, of
Donald was born in Rushville on Oct. 6, 1923, the son of the late Sylvester and Gladys Divelbiss Miller. On Feb. 19, 1949, he married Martha Rose Marshall; she preceded him in death Sept. 14, 2009.
Sgt. Miller served in the U.S. Air Force for eight years during World War II, as a flight engineer, gunner and airplane mechanic. He was awarded many medals for his actions.
He retired from Mid-City Supply of Plymouth in 1985.
The Rev. Donald Miller was a retired
minister of the United Pentecostal Church International. He was the founder and
builder of the
He is survived by one daughter, Donna A. Lancaster, San Antonio, Texas; three sons, Larry D. Miller and wife Tammy, Lafayette, Donald E. Miller Jr. and wife Yolanda, Rochester, and William L. Miller and wife Donna, Zanesville, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one sister, Betty L. McFarland, Indianapolis; and aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and a son, Rickey Joe Miller.
A celebration of the life of the Rev.
Donald Miller will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday in the Good Family Funeral Home,
Electronic expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at goodfamily@rtcol.com.
Mattie L. Rainey
April 2, 1917-Nov. 14, 2009
Mattie L. RAINEY, 92, of
Born April 2, 1917, in
Mattie was a former seamstress at Hart
Schaffner & Marx in
Mattie was a member of
Survivors include two daughters, Mary Fox, Mitchell, and Carol Johnson, Fort Wayne; one son, Bruce Rainey and wife Joy, Dandridge, Tenn.; one brother, Lawrence MacLain and wife Mabel, Kewanna; seven sisters, Jessie Hines, Royal Center, Ruth Hart and husband James, Argos, Emily Brown, Knox, Flora Conley and husband Austin and Marilyn Zartman and Gladys Stutzman, all of Plymouth, and Merle Isaacs, Fort Myers, Fla.; 13 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Samuel "Hugh" and William Clifford MacLain; two sisters, Roxie Fry and Blanche Culver; and one son, Paul Rainey.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m.
Thursday at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Homes,
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.harrisonmetzger.com.
Connie Nees Vansteenberg
Jan. 12, 1945-Nov. 15, 2009
Connie Nees VANSTEENBERG,
64, of
Connie was born Jan. 12, 1945, in
She was a seamstress at
Connie was a member of the Macy Christian Church where she served with the Ladies Aid. As a volunteer, she was a member of the Woodlawn Hospital Auxiliary. To relax she enjoyed listening to the music of Elvis Presley. She enjoyed playing cards, especially a good game of euchre.
Connie enjoyed the camaraderie of her good friend Linda McGlothin. Together they ate out, ran errands or simply took a ride on a sunshiny day. Of greatest importance was her family. She treasured the times she shared and the great memories with her nieces and nephews, always looking forward to visits from them and sister-in-law Dorothy.
Survivors include her sister-in-law, Dorothy Bryant, Rochester; three nieces, Treina Bradley and husband Ron, Rochester, Trudy Childes and husband Ray, Michigan City, and Rhonda Steffey, Michigan City; five nephews, Terry Long, Chicago, Ill., Gary Bryant and wife Chris, Rochester, Todd Bryant and wife Trina, Glendale, Ariz., and Ronnie Steffey and Steve Steffey, both of Michigan City; and loyal friend Linda McGlothin, Rochester.
Preceding her in death with her parents were one sister, Wiladene Long, and two brothers, Wilber Steffey and Virgil Bryant.
A celebration of the life of Connie
Nees Vansteenberg will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Good Family Funeral
Home,
Preferred memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to Hickory Creek, Hope Hospice or the Alzheimer's Association. Electronic expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at goodfamily@rtcol.com.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
John P. Larson
John Paul LARSON, 63, of
Survivors include his wife, Beth, at home; a daughter, Taylor Larson, Peru, Ind.; four sons, John Larson, Kansas City, Mo., Ryne Martin, Indianapolis, D.J. Stair, Rochester, and William Stair, Rochester; his mother, Shirley Larson, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.; and two sisters, Nancy Watts and Berta Sabatello, both of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
Services will be at 3 p.m. Friday in
the Good Family Funeral Home,
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Okie L. Justice
Okie Lester JUSTICE, 71,
Survivors include two daughters, Tabatha Blankenship, Florida, and Diana Blankenship, Florida; one son, Freddy Wayne Allen, Nappanee; and three sisters, Edith Jutus, Hurley, Va., Naoma Maple, Akron, and Retha Adams, Akron.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at
Hartzler Funeral Home,
John R. Larson
July 24, 1946-Nov. 16, 2009
Mr. John Paul LARSON, 63, of
John was born in
Always holding patriotism as a supreme ideal, John proudly served our country with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. His love for country and his desire to help his fellow vets was a lifetime commitment. John was a member of the LeRoy Shelton American Legion Post and Manitou VFW. The past three years he was appointed as commander of the local V. Under his leadership the V grew and thrived. Many projects to modernize the club were completed under his watchful eye, including the additions of the cabana, remodeling of the kitchen, new piers and walk-in cooler. He initiated with great success the annual Ribfest celebration benefiting Hope Hospice.
To relax, John enjoyed fishing trips
with his buddies to
John is survived by his wife, Beth, at home; a daughter, Taylor Larson, Peru, Ind.; four sons, John Larson, Kansas City, Mo., Ryne Martin, Indianapolis, D.J. Stair, Rochester, and William Stair, Rochester; his mother, Shirley Larson, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.; two sisters, Nancy Watts, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., and Berta Sabatello and husband Ted, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.; two sisters-in-law, Jennie Mullet and husband Ryan, South Bend, and Missy Martin, Rochester; one brother-in-law, Kevin Martin, Rochester; mother-in-law, Sally Martin, Rochester; and two nieces, Tresa and Danielle Sabatello, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
He was preceded in death by his father and a nephew, Jake Watts.
A celebration of the life of John
Larson will be at 3 p.m. Friday in the Good Family Funeral Home,
Electronic expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at goodfamily@rtcol.com.
Debbie S. Whetstone
May 6, 1955-Nov. 17, 2009
Debbie Sue WHETSTONE, 54, of 10437
Debbie was born May 6, 1955, in
Debbie lived in
Survivors include her husband, John; ten children, Samuel (Jennifer) Whetstone, Wabash, Josiah Whetstone, North Manchester, Jeremiah Whetstone, Omaha, Neb., Hannah (Jesse) Bubb, Warsaw, Rebekah (Steve) Miller, Warsaw, and Jonathon Whetstone, Benjamin Whetstone, Jacob Whetstone, Nathan Whetstone and Rachel Whetstone, all of Silver Lake; three grandchildren; and one sister, Connie (Joe) Harlan, Cromwell.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Alice Kissinger; and a brother, J.C. Kissinger.
A graveside service for family was
held Wednesday at
Arrangements were entrusted to
Earl-Love Funeral Home,
In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be sent to the "Memorial Fund for Debbie
Whetstone," Beacon Credit Union,
Friday, November 20, 2009
Jerry DeVane Blanchard
Jerry DeVane BLANCHARD, 65, of 302 Westwood Lane, Rochester, died Monday at Center for Hospice & Palliative Care, South Bend.
Survivors include his wife, Sue, at home; two daughters, Kim Corbin and Tammy Boetsma, both of Rochester; three sons, Daniel Scott Blanchard and Christopher Blanchard, both of Austin, Texas, and Kairon Corbell, Rochester; and two brothers, Bobby Van Lue and Larry Van Lue, both of Rochester.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in
the Good Family Funeral Home,
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Helen Wyness Marr
Sept. 5, 1957-Nov. 18, 2009
Helen Wyness MARR, 52, of Russiaville, passed away at 1:15 a.m. Wednesday in her home following an extended illness.
Helen was born Sept. 5, 1957, in
Helen spent her childhood in
Helen enjoyed traveling to
Helen is survived by a life "ole soul" companion, Linda Rae Politz, and Indiana Mom Helen Sr., both of Kokomo; one sister, Fiona Llewellyn Marr, Raglan, Wales; one niece, Dr. Eliana Romero Teague and husband Ryan Neilan Teague, and great-niece Alicia Rhys Teague, all of Houston, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
A memorial service will be held at 2
p.m. Sunday at Stout & Son Funeral Home, Russiaville Chapel,
Thank you to all the friends, family and neighbors for their fabulous support and prayers and to the Visiting Nurses Home Health Care and VNS Hospice for their caring hands and hearts.
In lieu of flowers please send donations to any of the following: the Hospice of your choice; the Scleroderma Foundation, Attn: Donations, 300 Rosewood Drive, Suite 105, Danvers, MA 01923, www.sclerodermafoundation.com; the National Kidney Foundation, 30 E. 33rd St., New York, NY 10016; or to www.nationalkidneyfoundation.com (all in memory of Helen Marr).
Monday, November 23, 2009
Doris M. Hillman
Aug. 16, 1923-Nov. 21, 2009
Doris M. HILLMAN, 86,
She was born Aug. 16, 1923, in
Mrs. Hillman was a member of the
Westlake Presbyterian Church,
Survivors include her daughters, Charis and husband Ron Conrad, Salem, Ore., and Lynn and husband Don Groenleer, Rochester; her son, Roy and wife Brenda Hillman, Battle Creek, Mich.; and five grandchildren, Loriel and husband Gerry Donaghy, Portland, Ore., Christopher Hillman and Jamie Hillman, both of Battle Creek, Mich., Nicholas and wife Kae Groenleer, Grand Rapids, Mich., and Chloe Conrad, Salem, Ore.
The family expresses their gratefulness for the loving staff at Wynnfield Crossing and the tender touch provided by Hope Hospice. God is good.
A memorial service will be conducted
at a later date at Westlake Presbyterian Church,
Memorial contributions may be made to
Hope Hospice of
Kenyon K. Jones
Nov. 28, 1942-Nov. 21, 2009
Kenyon "Ken" Keith JONES, 66, of 7241 S. 875 West, Claypool, died Saturday at 1:57 a.m. at Lutheran Hospital Coronary ICU Fort
Ken was born Nov. 28, 1942, in Mentone
to Mervin and Bernice Sine Jones. He graduated from
Ken is survived by his wife, Linda L. Jones, Claypool; six children, Melanie and husband Carl Rosander, Cassopolis, Mich., Sharon and husband Dan Roberts, Claypool, Audra and husband Jim Rhodes, Plymouth, Mervin and wife April Jones, Mentone, Keith and wife Nicole Jones, Akron, and Valinda Jones Warsaw; 10 grandchildren, Ryan and Kendra Roberts, Chelsea, Brittany and Grant Rhodes, Chase, Wade and Reed Jones, and Gretchen Jones and Jostyn Jones; four stepgrandchildren, Caleb and Devin Bandow (Jones); Tifanie Lacefield (Rosander) and April Doll (Rhodes).
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation for Ken will be from 6 p.m.
to 8 p.m. Tuesday at King Memorial Home,
Memorial contributions can be made to the Mentone Youth League or the Mentone EMS. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Elsie E. Rush
Elsie Etta RUSH, 83,
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home,
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Emily S. Henderson
Emily S. HENDERSON, 66, 0f 247 W.
Arrangements are pending with the
Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
Doris M. Hillman
Memorial services for Doris M. HILLMAN, Rochester, and formerly of
Battle Creek, Mich., will be at 7 p.m. Saturday at Westlake Presbyterian
Church,
Arrangements are by Zimmerman Bros.
Funeral Home,
Elsie E. Rush
Elsie Etta RUSH, 83, of
Elsie is survived by two daughters,
Lucinda Rudd,
Services will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday
in the Good Family Funeral Home,
Jan Strem
Jan STREM, 49, of
Arrangements are pending at the Good
Family Funeral Home,
Ellen C. Woolley-Boardman
Feb. 11, 1912-Nov. 21, 2009
Ellen Clara WOOLLEY-BOARDMAN,
97, of
Ellen was born Feb. 11, 1912, in
Ellen had lived in rural
Survivors include a daughter, Ruth and husband Dick Buis, Indianapolis; three sons, Raymond Boardman, Rochester, Frank and wife Marilyn Boardman, Star City, and Royce "Snuff" and wife Connie Boardman, Buffalo; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and brothers Clifford and Charles Woolley.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday
at the Miller-Roscka Funeral Home, Monticello, with Dr. James Elliott of the
Sitka Baptist Church officiating. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
today at the funeral home. Burial will take place at
Memorials may be given to the
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Emily S. Henderson
Emily Sue HENDERSON, 66, of
Survivors include two daughters, Susan Ryan and Pamela Rundburg, both of Argos; three sons, Rick McCall, Nappanee, Robert Henderson, Hoover, Ala., and Daniel Henderson, Plymouth; four sisters, Betty Fonderon, Florida, Peggy Clark, Jemison, Ala., Bernice Melton, Clayton, Ala., and Wanda Mills, Columbiana, Ala.; and four brothers, James Edward Smith Jr., Gulf Shores, Ala., Kenneth Lane Smith, Jemison, Ala., Glenn Alan Smith, Jemison, Ala., and Jerry Vance Smith, Columbiana, Ala.
Cremation has taken place and burial
will be at a later date. Arrangements have been entrused to Earl-Grossman
Funeral Home,
Mary M. Riggle
Oct. 1, 1917-Nov. 24, 2009
Mary Martha RIGGLE, 92, of Roachdale, passed away at Brownsburg Meadows on Tuesday morning at 12:20 a.m.
She was born Oct. 1, 1917, to Alvin E.
and Mary Edith Stevens Ford. She married Richard D. (Buck) Riggle on Sept. 19,
1947, at
She attended the Roachdale Presbyterian Church and was co-owner of Riggle Repair and Upholstery Shop in Roachdale from 1962 to 1981.
Survivors include four sons, David
(Brigitte) Gatlin, Crawfordsville, Danny (Diane) Westbrook,
She was preceded in death by one son, Tom Gatlin.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
Saturday at Servies & Morgan Funeral Home,
Memorials may be made either to the
Roachdale Presbyterian Church at
Elsie E. Rush
Aug. 18, 1926-Nov. 22, 2009
Elsie Etta RUSH, 83, formerly of
She was born in Twelve Mile on Aug. 18, 1926, to John and Pearl Vanatta Musselman.
Elsie and Harry Ray Rush were married
in
As a dedicated employee of Torin Corp., now known as Lau, Elsie retired April 25, 1986. She was also a member of the Eagles Lodge of Logansport, and the local UAW.
As an avid sports fan, Elsie enjoyed rooting for the Cubs. In the winter when the crimson and cream took to the hardwoods, Elsie was in her favorite chair always ready to cheer for the Hoosiers. June brought the Round Barn Festival parade and Elsie looked forward to it and invited family and special friends to watch the parade from her home.
Of greatest importance to Elsie was her family. She looked forward to preparing a special meal for her family, and of course the meal was complemented with relaxing afterwards with great conversations. She was always counted on to cook for the holidays, birthday celebrations, Sunday dinner and family reunions.
Elsie is survived by two daughters, Lucinda Rudd and husband Roy, Rochester, and Carla Ringler and husband Dennis, Ocklawaha, Fla.; four grandchildren, Gwendolyn Ringler, Travis Ringler, Troy Rudd, and Rodney Rudd and wife Shari; three great-grandchildren, Tyler Rudd, Sierra Rudd and Kailey Rudd; one sister, Gertie Townsend, Twelve Mile; one brother, Leonard Musselman, Twelve Mile; and special family member Russell Davidson.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and a son, Kevin Rush, on Aug. 19, 2009.
A celebration of the life of Elsie
Etta Rush will be at 6 p.m. today in the Good Family Funeral Home,
Electronic expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at goodfamily@rtcol.com.
Jan C. Strem
April 11, 1960-Nov. 23, 2009
Mr. Jan Carter STREM, 49, of
Jan was born April 11, 1960, in
Following high school Jan attended the
After a stint in
Jan dearly loved being with his family. He was a dedicated dad who was his sons' No. 1 fan. If he wasn't cheering wildly from the sidelines then he was serving as a coach for the boys with basketball, football or baseball. As an armchair quarterback, Jan was an avid fan of the Minnesota Vikings and Twins. Watching with him and the family was Ebony his miniature schnauzer. During the summer months Jan could be seen meticulously grooming his lawn and landscaping. Jan always led the neighborhood pack in friendly competition with mowing and gardening.
Jan is remembered for his sense of humor and practical jokes. He found great joy in being with friends and getting together for celebrations. Making many friends along life's journey, Jan never knew a stranger. His twinkling eyes and warm smile will be missed by all of his family and friends cherishing his memory.
Jan is survived by his wife, Leslie, at home; two sons, Jaron Strem and special friend Bailey Quick, Indianapolis, and Logan Strem and close friend Trent Jamison, Rochester; his mother, Pauline Strem, Crookston, Minn.; two brothers, Todd Strem and wife Julie, Crookston, Minn., and Cory Strem, Deluth, Minn.; his uncle and aunt, Eldon Jallo and wife Lavonne, Fertile, Minn.; and a canine, Ebony, the miniature schnauzer.
He was preceded in death by his father.
A gathering of family and friends will
be from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, with the funeral service at 4 p.m., in the
Good Family Funeral Home,
Thursday, November 26, 2009
No Obituaries - Holiday
Friday, November 27, 2009
Arrangements are pending at Earl-Love
Funeral Home,
Brenda J. Honeycutt
Brenda J. HONEYCUTT, 63, of
Arrangements are pending at
Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service,
William Kindig
Dec. 21, 1937-Nov. 1, 2009
William "Bill" KINDIG, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, Nov. 1, after a long battle with cancer.
Bill was born Dec. 21, 1937, in
Bill loved to travel, watch Dodger games, work in the garden and visit with his grandchildren.
Bill is survived by his wife of 47
years, Brenda; daughters Kerry Holden (Jerry) and Kristy Sussman (Joe); son
Kyle; grandchildren Trent and Brittany Holden and Olivia and Charlie Sussman;
brothers Alex,
Services were held Nov. 7 at Ojai
Presbyterian Church. Arrangements were entrusted to the Joseph Reardon Funeral
Home,
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Susan D. Griffith
Susan D. GRIFFITH, 59, 1640 E. 200 North,
Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman
Bros. Funeral Home,
Brenda J. Honeycutt
May 10, 1946-Nov. 26, 2009
Brenda J. HONEYCUTT, 63, of
She was born May 10, 1946, in
Brenda married Danny Honeycutt in
Paintsville on June 28, 1978. She was a homemaker and a member of the House of
Prayer in
She is survived by her husband, Danny Honeycutt, Rochester; three children, Carl "Doug" (Debbie) Stacy, Akron, Tammy Holloway, Rochester, and Joyce (Brian) Barrus, Roann; four grandchildren, Steven Shively, Rochester, Bryona Barrus, Roann, and Roger (Vanessa) Taylor and Ryan Taylor, both of Wabash; three brothers, Willis Lee (Ruby) Fairchild, LaFontaine, Mike (Angie) Sadler, Lagro, and Phillip (Linda) Sadler, Athens; and four sisters, Teresa (Bill) Honeycutt, Akron, Sheila (Darrell) Honeycutt, Rochester, and Paula Sloat and Mary (Dale) Luttrell, both of Wabash.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Victor Sadler, and a sister, Frances Osborne.
Funeral services will be held at
Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service,
The memorial guest book for Brenda may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
Larry L. McConkey
Larry Lee McCONKEY, 67, of 976 Main St.,
Survivors included Crystal Duke,
Services will be Sunday at 3 p.m. at
the Good Family Funeral Home,
Marianne Moore
Marianne MOORE, 55, of 2204 Wolf’s
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home,
Joyce Ritchie
Joyce RITCHIE, 48,
Arrangements are pending at the Good
Family Funeral Home,
Vernon Richard COX, 80, of 106 N.
Survivors include his wife, Helen L. (Sell) Cox; one daughter, Diana Lynn Davis, Byron, Mich.; four sons, Jon Cox, Atwood, Mark Cox, Akron, Matthew Cox, Nappanee, and David Cox, Clermont, Fla.; and one sister, Anna Kay, Bradenton, Fla.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at
the Akron Church of God. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at the
Earl-Love Funeral Home,
Monday, November 30, 2009
Charles W. Balsbaugh
Charles W. BALSBAUGH, 92,
Survivors include his wife, Virginia
M. (Gilbert) Balsbaugh; three daughters, Jean A. Musselman, Linda M. Koenig and
Peggy J. Wellsand, all of
Services were at 4 p.m. Sunday at
McClain Funeral Home,
Betty L. Benzing
Sept. 9, 1924-Nov. 28, 2009
Betty L. BENZING, 85, of
Betty was born Sept. 9, 1924, in
Betty was a homemaker and had worked
at J.C. Penny in
Betty was a member of the Olive Branch
Church of God, Roann. She was also a former member and past matron of the Order
of the Eastern Star's
Survivors include two daughters, Ada and husband Peter Gross, Warsaw, and Marcinda "Cindy" and husband Nels Oneal, West Lafayette; four sons, Timothy and wife Rachel Gamble, Columbia, S.C., Wally Benzing, Janesville, Wis., Robert and wife Marie Benzing, Akron, and William and wife Trisha Benzing, Columbia City; 15 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and one brother-in-law, Norm and wife Wendy Benzing, Warsaw.
She was preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday
at Hartzler Funeral Home,
Memorial contributions may be made to Olive Branch Church of God or Gideons International. Online condolences may be sent at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
David L. Upp
Feb. 14, 1933-Nov. 28, 2009
David Lee UPP, 76, of
David was born Feb. 14, 1933, in
Richman, to Arvil and Anna Karney Upp, both of whom preceded him in death. He
was married June 6, 1968, in
After high school Dave answered the
call of his country and served with the United States Air Force. Returning to
Dave was an avid collector of all varieties of knives. He also had an interesting collection of walking sticks. Dave enjoyed woodworking and crafts with wife Barb till her passing. To relax he would stay mentally sharp with the challenges of crossword puzzles or creating custom graph paper designs.
Survivors include his son, Jerry Upp,
Fisher,
Preceding him in death were his parents, wife Barb, his daughter Julie Upp in 1965, brothers Charles Upp and Jim Upp, and sister Marie Upp.
A celebration of the life of David Lee
Upp will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Good Family Funeral Home,
Preferred memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to the Rochester Fire Department. Electronic expressions of sympathy may be made to his family at goodfamily@rtcol.com.
Helen M. Foster
Helen M. FOSTER, 88, of
Survivors include a daughter, Diana
Johnson,
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at
Hartzler Funeral Home,
Marianne Moore
Marianne MOORE, 55, 2204 Wolf's Point Drive, Rochester, died Friday at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, South Bend.
Survivors include her husband, Steve
Moore, at home; two daughters, Tiffany Brooks,
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at
2 p.m. Thursday at the St. Joseph Catholic Church,
Joyce R. Ritchie
Joyce Rose RITCHIE, 48,
Survivors include two sons, Branden Ritchie and Kyle Ritchie, both of Rochester; her father, Adam Ritchie, Big Sandy, Tenn.; three sisters, Linda Marie Scott and Nervie Allen, both of Big Sandy, Tenn., and Patty Gamble, Columbia City; four brothers, Terry Diedrich, Hamlet, Roger Ritchie, Big Sandy, Tenn., Maverick Diedrich, Knox, and Ronnie Lemmon, Columbia City.
Services will be at 4 p.m. today at
the Good Family Funeral Home,
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Marianne Moore
Aug. 27, 1954-Nov. 27, 2009
Marianne Johnson MOORE, 55 years and 3 months, of 2204 Wolf's Point Drive, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family as she left her Earthly bondage, ascending to the heavens to meet her Lord on Friday at 9:32 a.m. at the Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, South Bend.
As a lifelong resident of the
Also during high school she was
employed at the Collin's Burger Dairy Store. It was here that Steve and some of
his football cronies dropped by to check Marianne out. After graduation
Marianne headed to
Following her graduation from Patricia
Stevens, best friends Steve and Marianne married later that summer on Aug. 18,
1973. Their vows were solemnized by Father Harold Weller and witnessed by best
man Tom Grosvenor and maid of honor Mary Beth Schroder Carroll at St. Joseph
Catholic Church,
Marianne was baptized on Easter in 1978 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with godparents Rick and Sparkle Figlio at her side. Marianne developed many lifelong friendships. She dearly looked forward to catching up on the latest and chatting to her phone friends Becca Miller and Mary Ann Boyer. For nearly 25 years in the darkness of early morning, she donned her walking gear and met up with gal pal Val Grosvenor to strut their stuff, staying fit and of course enjoying great conversations. Never at a loss for words, Marianne looked forward to conversing with their neighborhood friends, the Albrights and Hendersons; she had a unique ability to brighten the day of anyone she met with her positive attitude and sense of humor.
As a member of the Chicago Bears and Notre Dame fan clubs by default, Marianne enjoyed their campus visits, always including a stroll by the Grotto. She was a 31-year member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, an alumnus member of Psi Iota Xi sorority and a member of the Professional Insurance Agents Association.
As dedicated business partners, Steve and Marianne owned and operated the Steve Moore Agency for 29 years. During this time they worked with office manager Sue McKinney. Marianne enjoyed their camaraderie and felt the closeness of a sister.
The proud owner of over 50 recipe books, Marianne was always at home in the kitchen. Creating new delectable dishes for the family to enjoy, she also prepared those favorites most in demand. Just weeks ago Marianne headed her noodle-making seminar, a family tradition and special art handed down by Grandma Ethel Johnson. She rallied the troops to the kitchen - including Steve - to train them all with her special gift of creating the perfect flavor and textured noodles. They all so enjoyed the memories of that special day.
For the holidays, Marianne was the leader of the pack, preparing the family feast and hosting the holiday celebrations of Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. Whether it was chicken and noodles, sweet potatoes, endive or lasagna, no one could do it better than "Mom." Occasionally there was not enough time to dine and dash. Marianne remedied the problem with her customized "to go" carryouts: "Just honk and I'll be there!"
Just recently, grandchildren Gabriel
and Connor, the young aspiring men of the mats, wrestled their first ever matches.
It was another great day when "Memaw" and Papa traveled to
To relax Steve and Marianne enjoyed
the solace and serenity of
Savoring the taste of retirement last
winter, Steve and Marianne went cruising in their motor home to visit LaMar and
Ann and spent nearly six weeks in
Family vacations always included an
abundance of sunshine and water. The summertime brought the annual pilgrimage
to
As "Memaw," Marianne knitted
unique afghans for each of her grandchildren. Counted cross-stitch was also a
forte, creating custom gifts for family and special friends.
Survivors include her husband, Steve Moore, at home; two daughters, Tiffany Brooks with husband Steven "Tivo" and 2-year-old daughter Rylee, Whitehouse, Tenn., and Natalie Harlan with children, 7-year-old Connor, 5-year-old Gabriel, and 4-year-old Isabel, Granger, one son, Broderick "Brody" Moore with wife Jeni and daughter Payton, Rochester - the family is awaiting the arrival of, with great expectations, the newest addition to the family, a granddaughter to be named Molly Marianne Moore, scheduled to arrive on Dec. 16 - her parents, LaMar and Ann Johnson, Elkhart and Zolfo Springs, Fla.; one brother, Alan Johnson and wife Diane, Elkhart; her grandmother, Mary Alice Wagoner, Kalamazoo, Mich.; her mother-in-law, Mary I. Moore, Rochester; one sister-in-law, Sharon Moore, Rochester; one niece, Amy Jo Gillespie; two nephews, Chad Johnson and Casey Johnson; two aunts, Pearley Jewell, Palm Springs, Calif., and Linda Marquart and husband John, Kalamazoo, Mich.; and three feline companions, Ashley the tortoise point and Carly the blue seal point, both Himalayan, and Baby Lorrie, the domestic short hair.
Welcoming her at heaven's gates is paternal grandmother Ethel Johnson, maternal grandfather Jerry Metzler, aunt Mabel Barnes and father-in-law Bud Moore, along with many other relatives and old friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be
held for Marianne Moore at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church,
Preferred memorials may be made to the Fulton County Humane Society Building Fund. Electronic expressions of sympathy may be sent to her family through goodfamily@rtcol.com.
Helen M. Foster
July 5, 1921-Nov. 28, 2009
Helen M. FOSTER, 88, of
Helen was born July 5, 1921, in
Helen was a homemaker and had also
worked at General Tire of
Survivors include a daughter, Diana Johnson, Marion; eight grandchildren, Tonja and husband Brian Lemler, Tippecanoe, Jennifer and husband Arcenio Rumbaoa, Indianapolis, and also Steve, Tina, Christina, Rachel, Ryan and Anthony; eight great-grandchildren; a sister, Margaret and husband Ralph Kirby, Crestline, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar; her daughter, Carol Cox, who passed away in 1966; her son, Paul Foster, who passed away in October 1995; a granddaughter; a grandson; and two brothers, Junior and Claude Bland.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at
Hartzler Funeral Home,
Memorial contributions may be made to
Hope Hospice of
Susan D. Griffith
July 9, 1950-Nov. 26, 2009
Susan Darlene Halterman GRIFFITH, 59, 1640 E. 200 North,
She was born July 9, 1950, in
Ms. Griffith had retired from the
Fulton County Emergency Management Agency,
Survivors include her children, Michael and wife Tracy Williams, Rochester, Michelle Williams and fiance Steve Kohlsdorf, Brookville, and Melissa and husband Frank Collier, Strausburg, Colo.; father and stepmother Lewis A. and Shirley Halterman, Peru, Ind.; her sister, Cris and husband Tim Noakes, Logansport; her brothers, Gary and wife Loretta Halterman, Macy, and Robert and wife Sherry Halterman, Macy; her stepbrother, Conrad and wife Krista Warder, Peru, Ind.; stepsister Shannon Cloutier, Peru, Ind.; grandchildren Courtney Thompson, Rochester, Robert Woods, Rochester, Braxton Williams, Strausburg, Colo., Lexz Collier, Strausburg, Colo., Andrew Collier, Strausburg, Colo., Alivia Williams, Rochester, Alison Williams, Rochester, and Amy Williams, Rochester; and great-grandchild Brilynn Cox, Rochester.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Jean Darlene Halterman, on Oct. 16, 1987; and niece Dawn S. Bearman on Aug. 16, 2008.
Memorial services will be at 2:30 p.m.
Saturday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home,
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Fulton County Emergency Management Agency Volunteer Program. Online condolences may be sent to zimmermanbros@rtcol.com.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Shirley Bramble Scheffer
Shirley Bramble SCHEFFER,
66, of 2342 E. 200 North,
Survivors include her husband, Donald, at home; two daughters, Penny Shireman, Rochester, and Lori Eaton, Caledonia, Mich.; three sisters, Carol Jensen, Rochester, Donna Reynolds, Remington, and Darlene Bulington, Remington; and two brothers, Larry Atkinson, Monticello, and Steve Atkinson, Pontiac, Ill.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in
the Good Family Funeral Home,
Michele Tyler
Michele TYLER, 34, of
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home,
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Sharon L. Downey
Sharon Lee DOWNEY, 62, of
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home,
Dean L. Neff
Dean L. NEFF, 52, of Culver, died Tuesday
at
Survivors include two brothers,
Kenneth Neff, Culver, and Steve Neff,
A graveside service will be at Culver Masonic Cemetery on Saturday at 11 a.m. Visitation will be at Odom Funeral Home, Culver, on Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Shirley Bramble Scheffer
July 7, 1943-Dec. 1, 2009
Shirley Bramble SCHEFFER,
66, of 2342 E. 200 North,
Shirley was born July 7, 1943, on the Nebraska Plains to C. Cecil and June Warren Atkinson. She grew up as one of eight children. Her loving family was composed of three sisters and four brothers with all of the girls born first. As a child Shirley and her sisters helped their mom with their little brothers. Nearly fearless, Shirley once built a playhouse on the top of a shed roof. It was completely furnished with a table and chairs, perfect for hosting tea parties, until her very concerned mother noticed what she'd accomplished. As an adventurer, she also enjoyed the art of tree climbing, always aspiring to reach the top. Her sisters also recalled the invention of the "mud pie," a custom creation that they all prepared for brothers Larry and Charles to sample.
When brother Larry served in
Shirley was a 1961 graduate of
During much of this time - 20 years -
Shirley offered child care to many local teacher's children. It was the perfect
blend, spending her days with children and having summers to spend with her
daughters. She later earned a child development associate degree in early
education and worked for Head Start. After a few years she went to
On Oct. 23, 2004, she became the bride
of Donald Scheffer. They honeymooned on an Alaskan cruise following their
wedding. Together they enjoyed traveling in the motor home, usually taking
minivacations extending the weekend. Many trips were made to
Known for her collections Shirley amassed a collection of over 1,000 dolls during her lifetime. She also was the proud owner of a pedal car collection. Many interesting Longaberger Baskets and Fenton glass figurines could be found in special areas of her home.
One of her favorite modes of transportation was her custom golf cart. It always accompanied her and Don on their cross country jaunts and to the antique power shows. Shirley also enjoyed the rides in her golf cart with Abby and Faith - there was nothing more fun. Some of her best memories and greatest joys were of being with her granddaughters and spoiling them - allowing them to do almost anything.
Shirley was a dedicated member of the
Shirley is survived by her husband, Donald, at home; two daughters, Penny Shireman and husband Ron, Rochester, and Lori Eaton and husband Shawn, Caledonia, Mich.; two granddaughters, Abby Shireman, Rochester, and Faith Eaton, Caledonia, Mich.; three sisters, Carol Jensen and husband Dean, Rochester, Donna Reynolds and husband Otis, Remington, and Darlene Bulington and friend Tim Tomicello, Remington; and two brothers, Larry Atkinson, Monticello, and Steve Atkinson, Pontiac, Ill.
She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband, and two brothers, Ronald Ray Atkinson in 2009 and Charles Atkinson in 1986.
A celebration of the life of Shirley
will be at 10 a.m. Friday in the Good Family Funeral Home,
Electronic expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at goodfamily@rtcol.com.
Darrell E. Wire
Nov. 29, 1933-Dec. 1, 2009
Darrell E. WIRE, 76, of Fishers, passed away Tuesday at home.
Darrell was born Nov. 29, 1933, in
Darrell was an Indianapolis Star
newspaper deliverer for many years. He also worked for Kmart, Sears and Quickie
Mart in
His accomplished woodworking skills were evident in the shadow boxes and bird houses that he built. He also wrote poetry and enjoyed drawing.
He is survived by son Darrell Wire Jr., New Jersey; daughter Kristina Wilson, Texas; son Kelly Wire, New Mexico; daughter Sally Applegate, Franklin; sister Bonnie Menefee, Anderson; sister Jackie Shelburne, Rochester; brother David Wire, Indianapolis; sister Jewel Eason, Westfield; sister Linda Tucker, Fishers; brother Tom Wire, Noblesville; brother Mike Wire, Noblesville; brother Ted Wire, Anderson; 10 grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Betty (Felton) Wire; daughter Darleen Klaus; two sisters, Evelyn Fisher and Edith Hinshaw; and a brother, Ben Wire.
Services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at Randall & Roberts Funeral Home in Noblesville, with calling beginning at 1 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made in
memory of Darrell, c/o Randall & Roberts Funeral Home,
Local arrangements were handled by
Good Family Funeral Home,
Friday, December 4, 2009
Douglas A. Biddle
Douglas Allen BIDDLE, 45, of 7500 E. 25 North, Knox, died Nov. 23 at his residence.
Survivors include his son, Quinn
Biddle, Hamlet; two brothers, Ron Biddle, Knox, and Tim Biddle,
Memorial services will be at the Knox VFW on Sunday at 2 p.m.
Sharon L. Downey
Sharon Lee DOWNEY, 62, formerly of
Survivors include two daughters,
Jackie King,
Services will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. at
the Good Family Funeral Home,
James P. Saltsgiver
James P. SALTSGIVER, 71, Pittsboro, passed away Wednesday.
James was a member of
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Saltsgiver; daughters Jina (Scott) Scinta and Jane (Tony) Kron; stepson Michael (Debbie) Nix; brothers Keith (Janet) Saltsgiver and Gary (Susan) Saltsgiver; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
James was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn Saltsgiver and Thelma (Schlemmer) Saltsgiver. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Joann Dean.
Visitation will be at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg, on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. with a memorial service at 11 a.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Sharon L. Downey
Oct. 8, 1947-Dec. 1, 2009
Former
Spending most of her adult life in the
An avid reader, Sharon especially
enjoyed the novels authored by Nora Roberts. She was delighted to dance and
sing and was a member of the Sweet Adelines of Plymouth. She was also a life
member of the First Christian Church. To chill out on a warm
A lover of the outdoor life,
Sharon is survived by two beautiful daughters, Jackie King with husband John and their children, Jordan, Jeremey, Jason, Jaimee, Jennifer and Janna, Sarasota, Fla., and Beth Bickle with husband Chris and their children, Renae and Bradly, Rochester; her children's father, William L. Pea, Eden Prairie, Minn.; a sister, Sally Keller and husband Max, Crawfordsville; a nephew, Keith Keller; two nieces, Karen Keller and husband Jeff and Kathy Lee and husband Toby; one great-nephew, Josh Keller; and three great-nieces, Kaitley and Ali Keller and Eliza Lee.
Preceding her in death were her parents and grandparents.
A celebration of the life of Sharon
Lee Downey will be held on Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Good Family Funeral Home,
Electronic expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at goodfamily@rtcol.com.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Julia M. Adley
Julia Mae ADLEY, 85, of
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home,
Helen G. Ortman
Helen G. ORTMAN, 92, of
Survivors include two sons, Don
Ortman,
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m.
Tuesday at
Lawrence G. OWENS Sr., 74, of
Arrangements are pending with the
Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
Ann Tuttle
Ann TUTTLE, 71, of
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday
at the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
Michael J. Weller
Michael J. WELLER, 60, of
Survivors include his mother, Miriam
Sowers Weller,
Services will be at First Christian
Church,
Tuesday, December 8
Julia M. Adley
Julia Mae ADLEY, 85, of
Survivors include two daughters,
Marsha Roberts and Mary Anne Heishman, both of
Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at
Good Family Funeral Home,
Allan B. Heminger
April 24, 1920-Dec. 6, 2009
Allan B. HEMINGER, 89,
He was born April 24, 1920, in
Kewanna, the son of Whitfield and Edythe (Bothast) Heminger. He graduated from
Mr. Heminger worked as a finance
company manager for 37 years, retiring from American General in 1979. He was a
member of the Calvary Presbyterian Church,
Survivors include his wife, Phyllis
Heminger,
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
Thursday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home,
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Calvary Presbyterian Church,
April 3, 1935-Dec. 6, 2009
Lawrence Gray OWENS Sr., 74,
He was a graduate of
Survivors include his wife, Vada Owens, Argos; two sons, L. Gray Owens Jr. and wife Sandy, Rochester, and Bryan Owens and wife B. Louise, Tippecanoe; one daughter, Vonda Delf and husband Dale, Hamilton, Mich.; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Allen Owens and Ray Owens; and a great-grandchild.
Friends may visit with the family
Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
Memorial contributions may be made to
Hope Hospice of
Marion M. Smith
Sept. 25, 1919-Dec. 6, 2009
Survivors include two daughters, Linda and husband Stanley Phillips, Warsaw, and Patsy Ann and husband Mike Deardorff, Kansas City; four grandchildren, Ranai Smith, Vicki Cook, Jeff Deardorff and Becky Widler; 12 great-grandchildren; one sister, Delta Smelser, Mentone; and one brother, Frank and wife Jerry Smith, Mentone.
He was preceded in death by two sisters and six brothers.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m.
Thursday at King Memorial Home,
Memorial contributions may be made to
Kosciusko County Home Care and Hospice or to the
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Julia M. Adley
June 21, 1924-Dec. 6, 2009
Julia Mae (Brown) ADLEY, 85, of
Born June 21, 1924, in
In October 1944, she enlisted in the
Women's Army Corps. After completing basic training in
It was there, in early 1946, she met
the love of her life, Lloyd H. Adley. He had recently returned from service in
Not long after, they moved to
After graduation, Lloyd taught math and science at Mooresville.
In 1951, they moved to
Summers were filled with trips to
The Adleys joined
Later, Lloyd took a job with Topps
Mfg. Co. This job took the family to
With her children in school full time,
Julia was employed as a secretary at
A support to Lloyd's many community
and professional pursuits, Julia was active in her own right as a member of
As a couple, they enjoyed bowling, playing bridge and going to musical programs. They loved to travel and spent many vacations with their friends, Dean and Joyce Perdue.
After Lloyd's death Dec. 19, 1993, Julia continued to enjoy one of their favorite activities - a good meal out. They, and later, she, were regulars at Margaritta's restaurant. She would eat with friends and soak in the music by Barry the accordion player. Her requests usually involved Glenn Miller or other big band music.
As her health declined, Julia still sought connection with family and friends through cards, phone calls and visits. She took great pleasure in keeping track of her grandchildren's and great-grandchildren's pursuits. She viewed it as her job to save newspaper clippings of their pictures, articles and honor rolls.
A resident of Hickory Creek for five years, she kept track of comings and goings at the nurses' station and throughout the building from her favorite rocking chair.
The matriarch of her family, she is
survived by many loving family members: her children, Marsha and John Roberts,
Mary Anne and Mark Heishman, and Carl and Cathy Adley, all of
Her grandchildren, Jennie and Doug Smith, Rochester; Melanie and Nathan Miklos, Sharon, Pa.; Stacey Heishman, Indianapolis; Amy and Aaron Robbins, Warsaw; Arron McDaniel, Wakarusa; Shawn McDaniel, Atlanta, Mich.; Megan and P.J. Miller, Wakarusa; Ty, Joshua, Trey and Jared Adley, Rochester.
Her great-grandchildren, Isaac, Noah
and Jesse Smith,
She is also survived by several nephews and nieces and her special friend and roommate, Burnice Crispen.
Preceding Julia in her death were her parents; her brothers Owen, Charles, Pete, Bill and Stan; her husband; and her granddaughter, Tracey Anne Heishman.
A celebration of the life of Julia
Adley will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Good Family Funeral Home,
Electronic expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at goodfamily@rtcol.com.
William H. Fish
Dr. William H. FISH, 84, of 3418
Survivors include his wife, Beverly
Fish,
Services will be at 7 p.m. Saturday in
the Good Family Funeral Home,
Dorothy E. Henderson
July 16, 1918-Dec. 8, 2009
Dorothy E. HENDERSON, 91, 4778 W. 1000 South, Kewanna, passed away at 2:15 a.m. Tuesday at her residence.
She was born July 16, 1918, in
Mrs. Henderson was a homemaker. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, gardening, crafts, mowing, canning, and working word search puzzles, and was an avid reader.
Survivors include her daughters, Mary and husband Tom Scher, Sumpter, S.C., and Joyce Henderson, Logansport; her grandchildren, Jason and wife Jeni Rans, Monticello, Carey and husband Matthew Zech, Lucerne, Stacey Purtee, Logansport, and Jamey and husband Brad Harper, Logansport; her great-grandchildren, Jameson Rans, Jonathon Rans, Elijah Yarber, and Brianna Yarber, all of Monticello, and Gage Harper, Logansport; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband; her brothers, Omer Hauser, Francis Hauser, Edward Hauser and Walter Hauser; and one sister, Ruth Hauser.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m.
Friday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Fulton, with the Rev. Dave Sommers
officiating. Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and one hour prior
to service at the funeral home. Burial will be in
Memorial contributions may be made to
Cause for Paws,
Wilnetta J. Kreisle
Wilnetta “Billie” J. KREISLE,
83,
Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman
Bros. Funeral Home,
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Dorothy E. Henderson
July 16, 1918-Dec. 8, 2009
Dorothy E. HENDERSON, 91, 4778 W. 1000 South, Kewanna, passed away at 2:15 a.m. Tuesday at her residence.
She was born July 16, 1918, in
Mrs. Henderson was a homemaker. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, gardening, crafts, mowing, canning, and working word search puzzles, and was an avid reader.
Survivors include her daughters, Mary and husband Tom Scher, Sumpter, S.C., and Joyce Henderson, Logansport; her grandchildren, Jason and wife Jeni Rans, Monticello, Carey and husband Matthew Zech, Lucerne, Stacey Purtee, Logansport, and Jamey and husband Brad Harper, Logansport; her great-grandchildren, Jameson Rans, Jonathon Rans, Elijah Yarber, and Brianna Yarber, all of Monticello, and Gage Harper, Logansport; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband; her brothers, Omer Hauser, Francis Hauser, Edward Hauser and Walter Hauser; and one sister, Ruth Hauser.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m.
Friday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Fulton, with the Rev. Dave Sommers
officiating. Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and one hour prior
to service at the funeral home. Burial will be in
Memorial contributions may be made to
Cause for Paws,
Wilnetta J. Kreisle
Jan. 9, 1926-Dec. 8, 2009
Wilnetta "Billie" Jean
KREISLE, 83, of
She was born Jan. 9, 1926, in
Mrs. Kreisle had retired as a sales
clerk. She attended
Survivors include her son, John Mark
Kreisle,
A memorial service will take place at
6 p.m. Friday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home,
Memorial contributions may be made to
Almost Home Humane Society, Lafayette, or
Friday, December 11, 2009
Dale M. Felts
Dale M. FELTS, 74, of Avon Park, Fla., and
Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman
Bros. Funeral Home,
Dr. William H. Fish, D.O.
Sept. 15, 1925-Dec. 7, 2009
Dr. William Henry FISH,
D.O., 84, of 3418 Gregory Farm Village, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving
family as he passed away Dec. 7, 2009, at 9:30 p.m. at
In 1943, young Bill graduated from
During his stint with the Army, Bill was decorated with the World War II Victory Medal, the European-African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, American Campaign Medal, the Good Conduct Medal and the Prisoner of War Medal.
Upon his return as a civilian Bill
resumed his studies at
Dr. Bill completed his residency at
the
On June 15, 1985, nearly 25 years ago,
Dr. Bill wed his best friend, Beverly Jana Price, in
As adventurers, Bill and Bev enjoyed
the true beauty of our
To relax, Dr. Bill enjoyed drag
racing. Taking command of his favorite dragster, "Bridesmaid," Bill
hopped through the door to the driver's seat. His Ford Galaxy was hot, and two
times he was runner-up, coming in second place at the National Drags, an annual
event held in
As a photographer, Bill enjoyed his conversations with Eugene Foley on photography. An avid shutterbug, he had great interest in varied subjects from landscapes to animals, nature and other human interests. He also enjoyed tinkering with gasoline-powered model airplanes. Doc enjoyed listening to music, especially jazz. Maynard Ferguson, the Four Freshmen and Michael McDonald were among his favorites.
Dr. Bill was a member of the
Survivors include his wife, Beverly,
at home; two daughters, Deborah Barrick and husband Chris,
A celebration of the life of Dr.
William "Bill" Fish will be held Saturday, at 7 p.m. with the Rev.
Maurice Grindle officiating, at the Good Family Funeral Home,
Preferred memorials may be made
honoring his memory to the
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Vidosava Graovac
Vidosava GRAOVAC, 78,
Survivors include her sons, Danny
Graovac,
Private services will take place.
Arrangements are by Zimmerman Bros.
Funeral Home,
Mary Galloway Spurgeon
Sept. 21, 1916-Dec. 11, 2009
Mary Galloway SPURGEON, 93,
Mary was born Sept. 21, 1916, in
Mary retired in 1981 from J.C. Penney
Co., as catalog manager. She was a 1934 graduate of
Survivors include one son, John (Gladys) Galloway, Rochester; one daughter, Sandra Sturdivant, Logansport; one sister, Jane Conklin, Logansport; seven grandchildren, Sherry (Tom) Shipley, Rhonda (Dennis) Richey, Mike (Sharon) Smith, Jeff (Missy) Smith, John A. Galloway and friend Nancy Harvey, Tracie Honkomp, and Toby Galloway; 12 great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
She was preceded in death by one son, Bobby J. Galloway; two brothers; and three sisters.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m.
Monday at Kroeger Funeral Home, Logansport, with the Rev. Larry Pyeatt of the
Rochester Church of God officiating. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be at
Condolences and personal remembrances may be left online at www.kroegerfuneralhome.com.
Michele L. Tyler
Michele Lynn TYLER, 34, of
Michele is survived by her mother,
Anna Tyler,
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in
the Good Family Funeral Home,
Monday, December 14, 2009
Dale M. Felts
Dale M. FELTS, 74, of Avon Park, Fla., and
He was born June 28, 1935, in
Mr. Felts had been a farmer and had
worked as a chemist for Farm Bureau. He had also worked at Chamberlain's, sold
real estate for Manitou Realty and had owned and operated Felts' Snack Shoppe
in
Survivors include his wife, Rosella Felts, Avon Park, Fla., six children, Patricia and husband Jeffery Stoops, Plainfield, Dairl and wife Nancy Sander, Akron, Melinda and husband Dave Pettet, Brook, Tina and husband George Dryer, Avon, Brian Felts, Avon Park, Fla., and Neil and wife Ellen Felts, Rochester; fifteen grandchildren, Roger, Rochelle, Lane, Marci, Leah, Autumn, Austin, Jamie, Israel, Ephraem, Andrew, Luke, Ashly, Casandra and Zachary; and two cousins, Kenny Felts and Susan Williams, both of San Diego, Calif.
He was preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Landen Felts.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
Thursday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home,
Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation. Online condolences may be sent to zimmermanbros@rtcol.com.
Charles V. Justice
Charles V. JUSTICE, 52, of Macy, died at 2:43 p.m. Saturday in his residence after a 16-month fight with cancer.
Charles was born Oct. 22, 1957, in
Charlie began working in construction before becoming a mechanic and opening his own shop, which he operated for 24 years.
Charlie enjoyed gardening and loved
animals. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing and boating during his
numerous family camping trips to Mississinewa Reservoir and
Survivors include his wife, Teresa A. Zartman, Macy; two sons, Branden Justice and Bradley Justice, both of Macy; two sisters, Diana Byers and husband John, Marion, and Alberta Aaron and husband Larry, Daytona Beach, Fla.; his parents, Charles L. and Esther E. Justice, Logansport; his father- and mother-in-law, Tom and Carolyn Zartman, Fulton; brother-in-law Ralph Lopez, Peru; two nephews, Eddie Lopez, Rochester, and Matthew Lopez, Atlanta, Ga.; two nieces, Jennifer Scoles and husband Andy, Knoxville, Tenn., and Kayla Chapman and husband Jeremy, Lucerne; and two brothers-in-law, David Zartman and wife Penny, Macy, and Jerry Zartman and wife Stephanie, Rochester.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Bruce Justice.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday
at Gundrum Funeral Home,
Memorials may be made to Howard Regional Hospice Services, 2800 S. Reed Road, Second Floor, Kokomo, IN 46902, or to Fulton Volunteer Fire Department, 507 N. Indiana 25, Fulton, IN 46931. You may sign the guest book and send online condolences at www.gundrumfuneralhome.com.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Hershel Jackson
Hershel JACKSON, 94, died Friday at the Hazel
I. Findlay Country Manor in
Arrangements are pending at Earl-Love
Funeral Home,
Georgiana Lowe
Georgiana LOWE, 86, 8537 S. 375 East, Macy, died at 11:48 a.m. Monday at Life Care Center of Rochester.
Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman
Bros. Funeral Home,
Shirley M. Newell
Oct. 1, 1911-Dec. 13, 2009
Shirley M. NEWELL, 98, former Michigantown resident, died at 5:45 p.m. Sunday at Wesley Manor, where she had been a resident the past four years.
Shirley was born Oct. 1, 1911, in
Mrs. Newell was a 1930 graduate of
Survivors include two daughters, Sarah (Ralph) Webb, rural Frankfort, and Rosie (Jay) McKinney, rural Frankfort; one son, Marcus R. (Nina) Newell, Michigantown; nine grandchildren, Linda (Joe) Ray, Art Webb, Melissa (Ryan) Shuey, Jason McKinney, Lora (Kyle) Smith, Melody (Dave) Neal, R.D. (Kelly) Newell, Kimberly (Ted) Dunn and Todd (Janice) Newell; 17 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a grandson, Rod Webb; a brother; and a sister.
Memorial services will be 11 a.m.
Friday at the Michigantown Christian Church. Visitation will be Thursday from 4
p.m. to 8 p.m. at Goodwin Funeral Home,
Memorial donations may be made to the Michigantown Christian Church; envelopes will be available. Online condolences may be made at www.goodwinfuneralhome.com.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Sharon A. Dille
Sharon A. DILLE, 73, of
Survivors include her husband, Bill
Dille,
Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday
at the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
Hershel Jackson
Hershel JACKSON, 94, of 615 N. Capital Ave.,
Survivors include three sisters,
Delphia Hackworth,
Services will be Friday at 1 p.m. at
the Earl-Love Funeral Home,
Georgianna Miller Lowe
Aug. 24, 1923-Dec. 14, 2009
Georgianna "Jana" Miller LOWE, 86, 8537 S. 375 East, Macy, passed into the arms of her Heavenly Father at 11:48 a.m. Monday at Life Care Center of Rochester.
She was born Aug. 24, 1923, in
She served with the United States Navy as a corpsman during World War II. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed her family very much.
She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Robert G. Lowe, Macy; devoted daughter, Jana and husband Carl Crandall, Swayzee; two granddaughters, Andra Lowe and Leighann Rogers, both of Kokomo; one great-granddaughter, Modesty Bittner, Kokomo; one sister, Charlotte Johnson, Petersburg, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son Robert "Chuck" Lowe; brothers Ollie Miller, Lou Miller and Jerry Miller; sisters Rosalie McVay and Maxine Cole; and niece Jana Jane Shoemaker.
No services are scheduled. Memorial
contributions may be made to any Children's Charity Organizations in
Georgianna's memory. Arrangements are by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home,
Elsie M. Ringer
Infant Elsie Maude RINGER, of
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home,
Thursday, December 17, 2009
No Obituaries
Friday, December 18, 2009
Esther A. (Wharton)
Esther A. (Wharton)
Services will be at noon Central time on Saturday at O'Donnell Funeral Home, North Judson, with visitation one hour prior to the service.
Ethel A. Ludwig
Ethel
A. LUDWIG, 88,
Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman
Bros. Funeral Home,
Richard B. Lutterbein
Richard B. "Dick" LUTTERBEIN,
85, of Edgerton, Ohio, died at 8:55 p.m. Tuesday at
Mr. Lutterbein was a member of the
Edgerton Rotary Club, of which he was a past president, Paul Harris Fellow and
past Rotarian of the Year. He held a realtor's license in both
Richard B. Lutterbein was born Sept.
6, 1924, in
He is survived by three daughters,
Barbara Lutterbein,
Preceding him in death in addition to his wife was a brother, John, in 2008.
Visitation for Richard B.
"Dick" Lutterbein will be held Saturday from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.,
followed by a Masonic service, in the Krill Funeral Home,
The family requests that, in lieu of
flowers, memorials in the name of Richard B. "Dick" Lutterbein be
given to the Edgerton Athletic Boosters or
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Ethel A. Ludwig
Ethel A. LUDWIG, 88,
Survivors include her daughters,
Orlandria Roberts, Melissa Grubbs and Diantha Bradley, all of
No services are scheduled.
Arrangements are by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home,
Elsie M. Ringer
Infant Elsie Maude RINGER, of
Survivors include her parents, Rodney and Jessica Faith Cannon Ringer; and her twin brother, Jacob Alfred Ringer.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at
the Good Family Funeral Home,
Maria J. Tom
Maria J. TOM, 66, of
Arrangements are pending with
Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
Monday, December 21, 2009
Marilyn A. Hall
Dec. 30, 1934-Dec. 19, 2009
Marilyn Ann HALL, 75, of
Marilyn was born Dec. 30, 1934, in
Burket, the daughter of Mace Allen and Ida Pearl Matthews Holloway, both of
whom preceded her in death. She was married March 11, 1950, at
Marilyn owned and operated the Hall
Cleaning Service of Rochester for nearly 22 years. Later she was an operator
for the Rochester Telephone Co., and she worked at Topps Manufacturing and
As a nationally acclaimed author,
Marilyn enjoyed expressing herself through poetry. Many of her works are
published. She once earned the National Golden Poets Award for her excellent
works in the realms of poetry. Creativity was her forte and arranging floral
seasonal baskets for special gifts for family and friends was a talent she
shared. Many of her florals were recognized as champions at
Known as the queen of garage sales,
Marilyn and sister Margaret hosted the original, first such sale from their
garage in
As a gardener, Marilyn enriched the
landscape of her home with a variety of beautiful flowers annually. The
dominant flowers of choice were her orange poppies. Her family enjoyed many
delectable dishes cooked especially by Mom. She's best remembered for her
imaginative uses of jello. Her expertise exceeds the limits with everything
from juggles, to salads and delicious desserts. As a fan of college basketball,
Marilyn loved cheering for
Survivors include her loving husband of nearly 60 years, Earl Clayton Hall; three daughters, Vickie Snyder and husband Tom, Temperance, Mich., Kathy Powers and Deborah "Deb" Fultz and husband Jon, all of Rochester; eight grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter; two sisters, Mary Phillips, Warsaw, and Geri Hawley and husband Robert, Claypool; one brother, Nelson Holloway and wife Gladys, Burket; and one sister-in-law, Hilde Belle "Red" Holloway, Burket.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Charles Holloway.
A celebration of the life of Marilyn
Ann Hall will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Good Family Funeral Home,
Preferred memorials may be made to Hope Hospice or the American Cancer Society. Electronic expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at goodfamily@rtcol.com.
Margaret L. Mills
Dec. 8, 1924-Dec. 20, 2009
Margaret L. MILLS, 85, Macy, passed away at
3:30 a.m. Sunday at Woodbridge Health Campus,
She was born Dec. 8, 1924, in Macy, the daughter of Ray and Elzie Zartman. On April 27, 1946 she married Leroy Mills Jr., who survives.
Margaret was a member and had been an
active Sunday school and vacation Bible school teacher at
Survivors include her husband, Leroy; her children, Linda Mills, Indianapolis, Jan Pike and spouse Jim, Indianapolis, Curt and wife Barbara Mills, Macy, and Kent and wife Sharon Mills, Denver; grandchildren, Jessica Pike, Indianapolis, Adam Pike, Indianapolis, Nathan Vandermark, Denver, and Myranda Rusie, Portland, Ore.; one great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews; and one aunt, Cecil Gorecki, Logansport.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; her brothers,
Funeral services will be Wednesday at
11 a.m. at McClain Funeral Home,
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Denver Baptist Church Building Fund or your favorite charity.
Myra E. OLIVER, 94, of
Survivors include two sons, Bruce
Oliver,
Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Odom Funeral Home, Culver, with visitation from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Elijah S. Prophitt
Elijah Samuel PROPHITT, 11 months,
Elijah is survived by his parents,
Micheal and Kimberly Dawn DeHaven Prophitt,
Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at
Skinner Worship Chapel,
McClain Funeral Home,
Richard E. Purlee
Nov. 25, 1942-Dec. 19, 2009
Richard E. PURLEE, 67, Mitchell, passed away at 9:15 p.m. Saturday at his residence with his wife and daughters by his side.
Born Nov. 25, 1942, in
He graduated from
He served in the Indiana National Guard and was a member of the Cecil C. Martin American Legion Post No. 250.
Surviving are his wife, Suetta Purlee, Mitchell; four daughters, Lisa (Brian) Ayers, Walton, Elaine (Jeff) Sutton, Fulton, Karen (Matthew) Haseltine, Walton, and Kathy (Tony) Logan, Logansport; three stepchildren, Richard Young, Brazil, Leland (Correna) Ames, Paoli, and Kimberly Ames, Paoli; one sister, Barbara (Scott) Fultz, Bedford; eight grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.
His parents preceded him in death.
A graveside service will be at 1 p.m.
Wednesday at
Memorial gifts may be made to the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.chastainfuneralhome.com.
Elsie M. Ringer
Dec. 14, 2009
Sweet infant, Elsie Maude RINGER, of
She is survived by her parents; twin
brother Jacob Alfred Ringer; her loving maternal grandparents, Charles and
Nancy Cannon, Leiters Ford; and her adoring paternal grandparents Helen Ringer,
Argos, and Gene and Robbie Ringer, Culver. Elsie Maude was cherished by her
great-grandparents, Robert and Doris Kirkland,
A celebration of Elsie Maude's arrival
to Heaven will be held at 2 p.m. today at the Good Family Funeral Home,
Electronic expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at goodfamily@rtcol.com.
Lonnie Shelton
May 15, 1929-Dec. 20, 2009
Lonnie SHELTON, 80, 2890 N. Indiana 25,
He was born May 15, 1929, in
Mr. Shelton was a retired welder from
NIPSCO, having worked there for 38 years. He was a member of the
Survivors include his wife, Judy Shelton, Rochester; one son, T.J. Shelton and companion Angie Shidler, Rochester; a daughter-in-law Margaret Shelton, Gaffney, S.C.; one daughter, Kathy and husband Leonard Kaiser, Apache Junction, Ariz.; grandchildren David Shelton, Beech Park, Ill., Garrett Shelton, Gaffney, S.C., Erica, Arizona, and Stephanie, Arizona; seven great-grandchildren; three brothers, Bob and wife Juanita Shelton, Richmond, Harold Shelton, Richmond, and Bentley Shelton, Richmond; three sisters, Louise and husband Bob Mellinger, Middleville, Mich., Stella and husband Paul Davis, Richmond, and Shirley Hazelwander, Richmond; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Jerry Shelton; two sisters, Gladys Craig and Ethel Hudson; and one nephew.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m.
Thursday at the
Memorials may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation. Online condolences may be sent to zimmermanbros@rtcol.com.
Margaret E. Zartman
Margaret E. ZARTMAN, 64,
She was born Jan. 22, 1945, in Roann, the daughter of Jessa and Wanita (Strouffe) Hapner. On Aug. 18, 1963, in Roann, she married L. Mark Zartman. He preceded her in death March 25, 1999.
Mrs. Zartman retired from the
Survivors include her children, Wayne Zartman, Rochester, Martha Strayer, Logansport, Wendy Ward, Rochester, and Marcus and wife Tammy Zartman, Logansport; grandchildren Jessa Zartman, Rochester, Matt Zartman, Rochester, Taylor Zartman, Logansport, Avery Zartman, Logansport, Tiffany Zartman, Logansport, and Desirae Ward, Rochester; and her brother, the Rev. George and wife Beverly Hapner, Fulton.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, Dale Hapner and Pete Hapner.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
Tuesday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Fulton, with the Rev. Carol Sikler
officiating. Friends may call from noon to time of service at the funeral home.
Burial will be in the
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Leukemia Society. Online condolences may be sent to zimmermanbros@rtcol.com.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Maria J. Tom
Marla Jean TOM, 66, of 6306 Frontier Drive,
Springfield, Va., and formerly of
Survivors include her husband, Marvin
Tom,
Visitation will be Wednesday from 11
a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
No Obituaries
Thursday, December 24, 2009
No Obituaries
Friday, December 25, 2009
No Obituaries – Holiday
Saturday, December 26, 2009
No Obituaries
Monday, December 28, 2009
Nina A. Howat
Nina Alice HOWAT, 69, of 824 Parkway Lane,
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home,
Penny S. Zartman
April 25, 1958-Dec. 25, 2009
Penny Sue ZARTMAN, 51, of Macy, died at 5 p.m.
Friday at
Penny was born April 25, 1958, in
Penny was a homemaker and former
employee of the Logansport Pizza Hut. She was a 1976 graduate of
Survivors include her husband, David L. Zartman, Macy; one son, Kyle Unger, Fulton; one grandson, Brayden Lee Unger, Fulton; three sisters, Deb Myers and husband Mahlon, Peru, Faye Smith and husband Rex, Twelve Mile, and Sis Martindale and husband Joe, Kewanna; one sister-in-law, Teresa A. Justice, Macy; one brother-in-law, Jerry Zartman and wife Stephanie, Rochester; her father- and mother-in-law, Tom and Carolyn Zartman, Fulton; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Mike Malott.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday
at Gundrum Funeral Home,
Memorials may be made to the Brayden Unger Scholarship fund or the American Cancer Society. You may sign the guest book and send online condolences at www.gundrumfuneralhome.com.
Raymond E. Kline
Raymond E. KLINE, 92, of
The Odom Funeral Home, Culver, is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete.
Aleta F. Long
Aleta F. LONG, 91, of 659 S. 950 West, Etna Green, died Saturday at Miller's Merry Manor, Warsaw, where she had resided for the past three years.
Survivors include three daughters,
Barbara McQuinn, Forest, LuAnn Wiseman,
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, with visitation one hour prior to the service, at Etna Green Church of Christ. There will also be visitation from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at King Memorial Home, Mentone.
Betty Montgomery
Betty MONTGOMERY, 63, of Culver, died Friday at her residence. The Odom Funeral Home, Culver, is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Jerry J. Duzan
Jerry J. DUZAN, 71, of
Jerry was born July 29, 1938, in Dyer,
to Joseph and Blanche (Raby) Duzan and graduated from
Following school Jerry joined the Navy where he served our military for four years.
Hardworking, Jerry enjoyed farming, raising cattle and harvesting grain. He also was a skilled electrician. Jerry loved being in the air; he was proud of obtaining his private pilot's license.
He is survived by three children, Michael Duzan, Palestine, Ind., Timothy Duzan, Fort Wayne, and Betty Jill Duzan, Beaver Dam Lake; granddaughter Sara; a great-grandchild; brother and sister-in-law Ray and Michelle Duzan, Talma; and sisters and brothers-in-law Beatrice and Larry Henry, Bellville, Ohio, and Dixie and Gene Curtis, Demotte.
Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Duzan; an infant; and two special nephews.
The Duzan family chose compassionate
cremation services. The Bellville,
Alice J. Friedrich
June 25, 1921-Dec. 27, 2009
Alice J. FRIEDRICH, 88, of Kewanna, passed away Sunday at Woodbridge Health Campus of Logansport.
Born June 25, 1921, in
She was a 1939
Surviving are two daughters, Patricia Ann Jones and husband William and Katherine J. Smith and husband Allan, all of Kewanna; one son, Larry E. Friedrich and wife Gloria, Kewanna; one brother, Lyman King and wife Helen, Rochester; and one sister, Luella Emery and husband Doyne, Macy. Also surviving are four grandchildren, Jenny Smith and husband Leo, Galveston, Dale S. Friedrich and wife Regina, Pierceton, Amy J. Seeman and husband Dan, Greenfield, Jeff Smith and wife Diana, Kewanna; one grandson-in-law, Robert P. Kirkley and wife Cindy, Columbus, Ohio; and great-grandchildren Morgan Seeman, Ashleigh and Nataleigh Friedrich, Andrea, Andrew, Mark and Samuel Smith, and Zachary and Matthew Kirkley.
She was also preceded in death by granddaughter Lorraine Ann Jones Kirkley and sister Anna Hartman.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday
at
Pastor Bruce Russell will officiate at
the service and burial will be in
The family request memorial
contributions be made to
Dave Hardiman
Dave HARDIMAN, 67, of Kewanna and formerly
of
Survivors include his wife, Melva Hardiman, Kewanna; one daughter, Carolyn Thill, Illinois; four brothers, Arthur Hardiman, Lowell, Leamon Hardiman, Alabama, Billy Wayne Hardiman, Alabama, and Donnie Haynes, Mississippi; and two sisters, Marie Moore and Rita Ann Clark, both of Alabama.
Memorial services will be at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna Chapel.
Raymond E. Kline
Raymond Edgar KLINE, 92, of Culver and Fort Pierce,
Fla., died Saturday at Clarkston Specialty Healthcare,
Survivors include one son, Tim Kline,
Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at Odom Funeral Home, Culver, with the funeral service at 2 p.m.
Betty R. Montgomery
Betty R. MONTGOMERY, 63, of Culver, died Friday at her residence.
Survivors include her husband, L.B. Montgomery, Culver; two sons, Chuck Dilts and Joe Dilts, both of Culver; one daughter, Kimberly Dilts, Argos; one stepson, Anthony R. Montgomery, Kentucky; two stepdaughters, Christina Roberts and April, both of Kentucky; and one brother, John Armstrong, Monmouth, Ill.
Services will be at a later date. The Odom Funeral Home, Culver, is in charge of arrangements.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Kenneth D. Bryant
Kenneth D. BRYANT, 88, of
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home,
Richard A. Davis
Nov. 12, 1925-Dec. 25, 2009
Richard Alan "Dick" DAVIS, 84, died Friday.
He was born Nov. 12, 1925, in
He was a veteran of World War II in
After service, he married Carolyn See
and started his electronic business in
He is survived by his sister, Virginia
Lee Rouse,
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife and son.
A memorial service will be held at Culley's
Meadow Wood Funeral Home,
Jack W. Heskett
Jack W. HESKETT, of West Chester,
He was the husband of Phyllis McCarter
Heskett, who survives at Bellingham Apts.,
He is also survived by a daughter,
Kathy Wyatt,
Private services were held.
Arrangements were handled by Donohue Funeral Home,
Nina A. Howat
Nina Alice HOWAT, 68, of 824 Parkway Lane,
Survivors include her husband, Terry
Howat Sr.,
Private family services were held at
the Good Family Funeral Home,
James E. Scott
James E. "Scottie" SCOTT,
80,
Survivors include his fiancee, Mary
Jane Buchan,
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at King Memorial Home, Mentone. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. today at King Memorial Home.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Kenneth D. Bryant
June 9, 1921-Dec. 29, 2009
Mr. Kenneth Dean BRYANT, 88, of
He was born in
Kenneth attended
His lifelong love was agriculture.
Kenneth and Rowena enjoyed life with their family on their
For many years he was the
neighborhood's bus driver for Talma or Mentone schools. In 1983 he retired from
the Fulton County Highway Department, after serving the county for 20 years. As
an American sportsman Kenneth looked forward to hunting fox, rabbits and
squirrel. He trapped raccoon too. His favorite fishing locale was Lakeview's
Campground,
To relax Kenneth and Rowena took their
family camping. For over 25 years they enjoyed Winamac's Broken Arrow
Campgrounds; it was where they embraced the serenity of nature. The family has
many fond memories of camping trips all over northern
Kenny is survived by his wife, Rowena G. Bryant, at home; two daughters, Janice Koch and husband Gene, Rochester, and Mary Sundine and husband Steven, Rochester; a son, Ronald Bryant and wife Shawn, Rochester; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Doris Crabill and husband Delmar, Illinois; four brothers-in-law, Wilmar McIntire and wife Mary Jane, Shelbyville, Herbert McIntire, Rochester, Lawrence McIntire and wife Patsy, Sequin, Texas, and Leonard McIntire and wife Jane, Kokomo; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Todd Bryant; and a sister, Margaret Eileen Kaley.
A celebration of the life of Kenneth
Bryant will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Good Family Funeral Home,
Memorials may be made in his name to
Charles B. Hook
Charles B. HOOK, 90, of
Survivors include three daughters,
Dorothy J. DeWitt,
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday
at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Homes,
Georgia M. Personett
Georgia M. PERSONETT, 95, a resident of
Survivors include three daughters,
Norma E. Le Master, Bunker Hill, Marilyn J. Fisher,
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday
at McClain Funeral Home,