The Mail-Journal, Volume 22, Number 10, Milford, Kosciusko County, 6 March 1985 — Page 3

Obituaries

Mabie I. Johnson Syracuse Resident Mrs. Harold R. Johnson, 93, of 150 North Shore Drive, Syracuse, and long-time resident of Goshen, died at 3:25 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, at Fountainview Place where she was admitted Friday, Feb. 22. She had been ill one year and had previously resided at Fountainview Place, Elkhart. A native of Nappanee, she was born August 3,1891, and was married June 25, 1911, to Harold R. (“Cap”) Johnson, well known Goshen Main Street druggist. He preceded her in death January 4, 1977. She was a homemaker and a member of the First United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star and S.A.L. Club. The couple moved to Syracuse upon retiring. Surviving are two son, Harold R. and Jerry C., both of Syracuse; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Two brothers and a sister preceded her in death. Services were held Saturday; March 2, at 1:30 p.m. in the Yoder-Culp Funeral Home with Rev. Fuhrman P. Miller officiating. Burial followed in Violett Cemetery. \ Memorials may, be directed to the Heart Fund of Elkhart County Cancer Society.

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Jesse E. LeCount Father Os Area Residents Services were held Monday, March 4,1 p.m., at the Harris Funeral Home of Syracuse for Jesse E. LeCount, 95, who died Friday, March 1, at the Grace Village nursing home. Rev. O. Rex. Lindemood, of the North Webster United Methodist Church, officiated the services. He was born April 28, 1889, in Kosciusko County and was the son of Warren and Alice (Stiffler) LeCount. A farmer, he moved to North Webster in 1952 from Wawaka. A member of the North Webster United Methodist Church, he married Florence E. Miller on October 13, 1909. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Harold (Kathryn) Juday of Lake Wawasee, and Mrs. Victor (Doris Gene) Ferrari of San Antonio, Texas; one son, Paul LeCount of North Webster; 10 grandchildren; and 16 greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Helen Schermerhorn. Eva Brunner 30-Year Lake Resident Mrs. Eva Brunner, 87, of Franklin died Tuesday, Feb. 26.

in the Indiana Masonic Home of Franklin. The daughter of George and Kathryn (Sullivan) Henderson, she was born in. Terre Haute on May 28,1897. She was married to Herbert Brunner,' who preceded her in death. A member of, the Grace Lutheran Church of Syracuse, she had lived in the Barbee Lake area from 1952-1982. Her survivors include nieces and nephews in the Warsaw area. Funeral services were held Friday, March 1, at 10:30 a.m. in the Singleton & Herr Funeral Home of Indianapolis with interment following in the Washington Park East Cemetery, in that city. E. Jane Armington / LMstorg Native Miss E. Jane Armington, 95, of Indianapolis died Tuesday, Feb. 26, in the Carmel Care Nursing Home in that city. A native of Leesurg, she was born July 6,1889, and had resided in Indianapolis since 1977. Miss Armington was a member of the Bay Shore Presbyterian Church of Tampa, Fla., where she lived five years. She was employed as a counselor for the state of Illinois in Chicago, where she had lived most of her life. Her survivors include one brother, Charles M. Armington of Goshen and several nieces and nephews. Flanner & Buchanan Mortuary of Indianapolis was in charge of the arrangements. Betty (Carr) Stout Aunt Os Area Residents Mrs. Betty (Carr) Stout, 93, formerly of New Castle, died at 1:10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, in Brighton Hall Nursing Home of New Haven. She was the aunt of Mrs. Gloria West in Leesburg and Jack Carr of Syracuse. Born Janurary 17, 1892, in Silver Lake, she was the daughter of Albert and Elizabeth (Teeter) Carr and lived most of her life in the New Castle area. In Junction City, Kan., she married Dr. William M. Stout, who died April 4,1962. A member of the First United Methodist Church of New Castle, she had taught school in Silver Lake in earlier years. Her husband practiced medicine in New Castle from 1920-1962 and operated the New Castle Clinic. She held memberships in the

P.E.O. and Literary Clubs in New Castle. Survivors in addition to her niece and nephew are eight other nieces, Mrs. Janet Warren of Claypool, Mrs. Elizabeth Buecher of Wabash, Mrs. Gladys Tully of Fort Wayne, Mrs. Helen Williams of Warsaw, Mrs. Thelma Parker of Warsaw, Mrs. Beth Karns of Rochester, Mrs. Mabel Bause of Silver Lake and Mrs. Martha Stolen of Madison, Wis. Also the following additional nephews including Eldred Stout ’of Tipton, Stnaley Carr of Goshen , William Carr of Warsaw, Robert Carr and Wayne Bause, both of Silver Lake. Four brothers and three sisters preceded her in death. Services were held Saturday, March 1, in the, Titus Funeral Home of Warsaw with Rev. Lamar Imes officiating the 10:30 a.m. service. Burial followed in the Lakeview Cemetery of Silver Lake.

Hospital Notes

Goshen TUESDAY, FEB. 26 Admissions Bertha Gilbert, r 1 box 104 Milford Henry Hasse, Lakeland Loving Care, Milford WEDNESDAY, FEB. 27 Admissions Leona M. Martin, r 1 box 160 C, Milford Judy Yoder, r 2 box 73A, Milford Dismissals Timothy F. Howard, r 2 box 43C, Milford * Judy Lynn Yoder, r 2 box 73A, Milford April A. Rose, box 23 Leesburg Geraldine Stewart, 16166 CR 52 Syracuse THURSDAY, FEB. 28 Dismissals M. Mosciline Deaton, r 2 box 547 Syracuse' FRIDAY, MARCH 1 Admissions Robert Roder, r 5 box 64A, Syracuse Dismissals Leona M. Martin, r 1 box 160 C, Milford SATURDAY, MARCH 2 Dismissals Bertha M. Gilbert, r 2 box 104 Milford Mrs. Jesus Hernandez and infant daughter, Flor Annabelle, r 1 box 157 R, Lyra Circle, Milford SUNDAY, MARCH 3 Admissions Howard Herron, r 1 box 25 A, Leesburg MONDAY, MARCH 4 Admissions James Pippenger, P.O. Box 34 Milford

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Hobart J. Friend Brother Os North Wobotor Mon Hobart Joseph (“Joe”) Friend, 64, of Fort Wayne died at 2:50 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, in Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne, where he had been admitted February 23. He had been in failing health for two years. He was the brother of Lester Friend of North Webster. The son of Joseph J. and Rosetta (Chappell) Friend, he was born July 9, 1920, in Noble Township, Noble County. In Pineville, Ky., he married Vera G. Helton on November 12,1951. She survives. He was founder and owner of the A & B Foundation Company, a construction company which he formed in 1969 and retired from in 1982. He served in the US Army in World War 11. In addition to his wife, Vera, survivors include three sons,

Lyman H. Stuby, r 3 box 427A, Syracuse Joseph W. Grevenstuk, r 5 box 78 Syracuse Charlene L. Hefty, r 3 box 596 Syracuse Dawn Smith, r 3 box 553 Syracuse Elizabeth M. Lindsey, r 5 box 255 Syracuse Owen Avery, r 5 box 132 Syracuse Virginia Putt, 192 North Shore Drive, Syracuse KCH MONDAY, FEB, 25 Admissions Arnold A. Frederick, Leesburg Barbara J*. Popenfoose, Leesburg Melvin H. Keck, Sr., Syracuse Clurel T. Hunter, North Webster TUESDAY,FEB. 26 Admissions Penny L. Salter, North Webster Paul W. Garner, North Webster Dismissals Pauline E. Wilson, Leesburg Barbara J. Popenfoose, Leesburg WEDNESDAY, FEB. 27 Admissions Claudean Powell, Leesburg Hubert L. Wolfe, North Webster THURSDAY, FEB. 28 Admissions Pamela S. Himes, Leesburg Anthony L. Himes, Leesburg Dismissals Clurel T. Hunter, North Webster Penny L. Salter and infant daughter, North Webster FRIDAY, MARCH 1 Admissions Melissa R. Strong, North Webster Dismissals Connie J. Brookins, Leesburg Pamela S. Himes, Leesburg

Rev. Joseph C. Friend of Hammond, George H. Friend of Fort Wayne, Vernon L. Friend, at home; two daughters, Rosetta Ray of Fort Wayne and V. Gwen Odem of Albion; six grandchildren; another brother, John Friend of Fort Wayne; two sisters, Myrtle Cramer of Arizona and Mary Kreider of Columbia City. Two sons, one daughter, four brothers and five sisters preceded him in death. Services were held Friday, March 1, at 10 am. in the DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home of Columbia City with Rev. Mike Hartzell officiating. Interment followed in the Christian Chapel Cemetery of Merriam. Mary Jane Campbell Born Near North Webstar Mary Jane Campbell, 56, Westchester Apartments, Ligonier, died at 5:55 p.m. Tuesday evening, March 5, ill Elkhart

Melvin H. Keck, Sr., Syracuse SATURDAY, MARCH 2 Admissions Gayle D. Allen, North Webster Jack M. Lowe, Leesburg Dismissals Lawrence C. Birkel, Syracuse Anthony L. Himes, Leesburg SUNDAY, MARCH 3 Dismissals Hubert L. Wolfe, North Webster Births ALLEN, Brandon Michael Mr. and Mrs. Ken (Gayle) Allen, P.O. Box 14 North Webster, are the parents of a son, Brandon Michael, bom Sunday, March 3, at 4:02 a.m., in Kosciusko Community Hospital. He weighed eight pounds, IV4 ounces and measured 21 M> inches long. Maternal grandparents are Tom and Cheryl Swartz, North Webster and paternal grandparents are Bob and Sandra Allen, Leesburg. Maternal great-grandparents are June Swartz, Syracuse and Gaylord and Evelyn Jones, Syracuse. Paternal greatgrandparents are Kenny and Mae Hartman, North Webster. SALTER, Traci Lynne Mr. and Mrs. Steve (Penny) Salter, r 1 box 375A North Webster, are the parents of a daughter, Traci Lynne, born Tuesday, Feb. 26, in Kosciusko Community Hospital at 11:23 p.m. She weighed nine pounds, 4*/ 2 ounces and measured 21 *2 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Bruce I. Smith, Sr., Marion and Sharon Battista, Huntington. Paternal grandparents are DeWayne and Phyllis Salter, Pierceton. Maternal greatgrandmother is Ruth Smith, Fort Wayne, and paternal greatgrandmother is Leota Foster, Huntington. STRONG son Mr. and Mrs. Timothy (Melissa) Strong, North Webster, are the parents of a son born Saturday, March 2, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. HERNANDEZ, Flor Annabelle Mr. and Mrs. Jesus (Elida) Hernandez, r 1 box 157 R., Lyra Circle, Milford, are the parents of a daughter, Flor Annabelle, born Friday, March 1, in Goshen Hospital. Syracuse EMS Syracuse Emergency Medical Service was called to Dana Corporation, Syracuse, at 12:18 a.m., Friday, March 1, when Dan

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Hospital following an extended illness. She was bom on January 3, 1929, near North Webster, to Roy and Estella (Correll) Miller. She lived in Ligonier most all her life and was employed at Sorg Products there. Mrs. Campbell was a member of Zion Chapel Church of Goshen. Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Miller of North Webster; three daughters, Mrs. Paul (Janet) Ward of Syracuse; Mrs. Gary (Sherry) Clemmons of Ligonier, Mrs. Glen (Connie) Troyer of New Paris; three grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Mervin (Helen)\Wagoner, Mrs. Jack (Ellen) Sturnpand Kathryn Greider, all of NortirWebster and Mrs. don (Mildred) Adair of Pierceton; and one brother, Joseph Miller of Kimmell. Friends may call from 3-5, 6-9 today (Wednesday) in the Harris Funeral Home on SR 13 Syracuse, where fqperal services will be conducted on Thursday,

Kuhn, 33, r 1 box 124 Cromwell, pinched his finger in a machine, causing a laceration. He was transported to Goshen Hospital. Brian Hibshman, 19 719 S. Huntington Street, Syracuse, was brought to the fire station at 5:42 p.m. Sunday, March 3, after receiving a cut thumb. The injury was cleansed and bandaged and he was advised to see a doctor as soon as possible for stitches. Ellowene Myere, 36, P.O. Box 454 Syracuse, was transported to Goshen'Hospital Monday morning, March 4, after she became ill. The EMS was called at 8:35 a.m. Virginia Putt. 71, 192 N. Shore Dr., Syracuse, was transported to Goshen Hospital on Monday. The EMS was contacted at 10;38 a.m. The EMS was called to a personal injury accident at 3:39 p.m. at SR 13 and CR 1200 N (Bowser Road). Dawn Smith, 19, r 3 Syracuse, was transported to " Goshen Hospital with a puncture wound to her left thigh. The EMS was called to the home of Lizzie Sloan, 66,219 West Portland St., Syracuse, at 6:35 p.m. Friday, March 1, after she became ill. She was transported to Goshen Hospital. The ambulance crew was called to the home of Robert Roder, 14, r 5 box 648 Syracuse, at 6:48 p.m. Friday after he became ill. Milford EMS was called to transport him. Virginia Putt, 71, 192 North Shore Dr., Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital Saturday, March 2, after falling down some stairs. The EMS was called to her home at 6:50 a.m.

4jH il HARRIS B £) E;' |funeral| WF JFXg HOME HnQH4S7-3144 Or 834-2821 Charlie Harris SR 13 & CRI ooon , Syracuse Gary.Eastlund Funeral Processions Continued. What should I do? 9 If you see a funeral procession leaving the funeral < home, pulling out onto the highway or going thru a stop light or sign, the proper procedure to follow is to let the entire string of cars pass, even though under normal circumstances you would have the right-of-way.

March 7, at 3 p.m. Rev. Steve Chupp will officiate and burial will be in Salem Cemetery, Wilmot. Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society. Esther Stichter Mather Os Leesburg Man Esther Stichter, 78, 505 North Clark St., Nappanee, died Friday, March 1, in her home. She was born September 4, 1906, in Hopedale, 111., the daughter of John and Mary (Rich) Good. She married Gordon Stichter December 18, 1930, he preceded her in death. She is survived by five sons including Loren of Leesburg; two daughters; two sisters; 26 grandchildren; and four greatgrandchildren. Services were held Monday, March 4, 10 a.m., at the North Main Street Mennonite Church in Nappanee, of which she z was a. member, with Rev. John King, pastor, officiating.

RAYMOND CUSTER HOSPITALIZED Raymond Custer, 65, of r 1 Milford was admitted to the Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne last Wednesday, Feb. 27. He is the husband of Fredonna Custer. He underwent emergency surgery at the hospital to drain fluid around his heart. He is listed in critical condition in the intensive care unit of the hospital. HENRY L. HASSE TRANSFERRED Henry L. Hasse, r 4 box 307-B, Syracuse, was transferred Monday, March 4, to Lakeland Loving Care Center, Milford, from Goshen Hospital. Card of Thanks We, the family of Rhoda Mock, feel deeply grateful for the wonderful expressions of kindness, flowers and many expressions of sympathy extended during the illness and passing of our mother and grandmother. VWOWWfiVU No ERA Women can never be man’s equal until she sports a large bald spot on the top of her head and still think she’s handsome. ' — Record, Columbia, S.C.

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