The Independent-News, Volume 99, Number 19, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 19 October 1972 — Page 2

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- THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS — OCTOBER 19, 1972

aS 1 OBITUARIES . Mrs Mice (• Kizck Mrs * Alic-' C. Kizek. 69, of TOG Indiana St.. Walkerton, died at 7:55 a.m. Tuesday in E Street pMsion Hospital, LaPiate. alttr ■ n extended illness. She was born C!1 March IN 1903. in Chicago, and had lived in Walkerton 32 y ar.-, coming from Chicago. Surviving are four sons. Paul, of Spring Valley. California; Guy. of North Liberty; Harold and Jack, both of Walkerton; nine grandchildren; two brothers. Wilbur Fick, of Chicago; and George Fick, of Hound Lake. Ill.; and a sist t, Mrs. Edna Procknow, of Chicago, Friends may call from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday and 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday and from 9:00 to 11:00 p.m. Friday in the Nusbaum-El-kin Funeral Home. Walkerton, and from noon to 1:00 p.m. Friday in the United Methodist Church, Walkerton, where services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday by Rev. Clyde D. Wake, pastor. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Walkerton. Mrs. Rizck was a member of the church. Mrs. Richard Kersh Sr. Mrs. Velma E. Kersh, 66, of 67540 Pine Road, North Liberty, died at 4:10 p.m. Monday, en route to Memorial Hospital after an illness of six months. She had been employed at the Uniroyal C tp., Mishawaka, before her retirement in 1965. She was born on March 22. 1906 in Gilboa, Ohio, and moved to the Mishawaka area in 1923. In 1945, she moved to North Liberty. On May 23, 1925, in Monroe, Michigan, as Velma Compton, she was married to Richard Kersh Sr, who survives, along with a son, Richard Jr., of Wa Keiton; three daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Heim and Mrs. Mary Lm Krusinski, both of South Ben I. and Mrs. Illene Burnham, of Miami, Florida; 15 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren: a brother, Alvin Compton of Ottowa, Ohi ': and three sisters. Mrs. Ethel Dukes, of Ottowa, Ohio. Mrs. Helen I’eWitt, of Kenosha. Wise., and Mr- Martha Gildner, of Mishawka. Friends may call from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday in the Harden Memorial Chapel, Lakeville. Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday in Tabor United Methodist Church, North Liberty, Rev. ChaHes A. Baker, officiating. Burial will be in Chap?l Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola. Mrs. Kersh was a member of Tabor Chut eh and the Supervisor’s Club at Uniroyal Corp. Adam Rafalsky Services for Adam Rafalsky, 69, r 1, Grovertown, were conducted at 10:00 a.m. Friday. Octo ' 13, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Knox, with Rev. Emil Bloch, officiating. Burial was at Crown Hill Cemetery, Ka Mr Rafalsky died at 12:10 a m . Wednesday, October 11, at Starke Cam y’s Memorial Hospital, at K i 'x, following a three year illHe was bora March 6, 1903 in the Ukraine and went to the Gr ,v rtown area 10 years ago 1 Chicago. He was married N u< mb?r 23, 1946 to Anna Kreweaska, who survives. Also survumg are one son, Michael Jarema, Chicago; and two grandchildren. Selma M. Gelbaugh Funeral services were held on Thur-day, Oct 12. at 2:00 pm. in the Rannells Funeral Home in Hand t, for Selma M Gelbaugh, 65. route 2, Knox, who died at 6 ’>o pm Monday in the St. J >s pn Hospital, South Bend. The Rn James M< Gee officiate | Burial wa< in the Woodlawn cemetery in Walkerton Infant C. M. Ghrns S i vice • for Infant Catherine Ma bno Giv tv. >-hourold dang •< . । f Spf-cialist Fourth Cla - an* Mi- Ronald Givens, former

Walkerton residents, were conducted at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 12. at the Nusbaum-Elkin Fun.ral Home, with Rev, Michael Royer, pastor of the Knox Assemble of God Church, officiating. Burial was at Salem Heights Ct metery. Infant Givens died at 7:30 a.m. Sunday. October 8. in a U.S. Army h pital in West Berlin, Germany. Surviving with h'r parents are her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Givens, Walkcrt< r; her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Brownlee, of Walkirton; her paternal gr?atgrandme thers: Mrs. Ida Mae Given.-, Indianapolis; and Mrs, Mosie Percer. of Arkansas; her maternal great-grandparents: Mrs. Mintie Hill. Rensselaer; Mrs. Hazel Brownlee, Mill Cre n k; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Mallory. Paducah. Ky.; and Mis. Pricie Walker, Saylorsville. William Rensberger William (Herb) Rensberger. 66, of 748 Lawndale Avenue, South Bend, died at 2:30 a.m. Sunday in Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He retired in 1971 from Kreamo Bakers where he was a salesman 28 years. He was born on February 18, 1906 in Williston, North Dakota, and had lived in South Bend since 1944, coming from Walkerton. On March 12, 1927, in Walkerton, he married Alta Cover, who survives, along with a son Alan, of South Bend; a daughter Mrs. Jack (Donna) Koches, of Muskegon, Michigan; two grandchildren; three brothers, Harold of Walkerton, Roy of North Liberty, and Ray of Bryan, Ohio; and three sisters, Mrs. George Glissman, of Montana, Mrs. Charles Fisher of Arkansas, and Vita Rensberger, of New Castle. Services were conducted at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday in the Welshheimer Funeral Home, by Rev. Dale Bardsley, pastor of Trinity Grace Methodist Church of which Mr. Ri n-berger was a member. Burial was in Highland Cemetery’. Mr. Rensberger was a member of Walkerton Lodge 619 F. & A M. and a retired member of the Teamsters Union. Mrs. Edna R. Echard Mrs. Edna R. Echard. 79, 1315 Michigan Avenue, LaPorte, died at 12:45 p.m. Sunday at the E Street Hospital, LaPorte, following an illness of two weeks. She was born May 31, 1893, at Groveiland to John and Annie Schleighter Moore. Mrs. Echard was married October 13, 1913 to Lloyd R. Echard, who preceded her in death April 8. 1968. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Arro E. Taylor, route 1, Walkerton; four grandchildren; one great-grandson. She was preceded in death by two sisters and on? brother. Services were conducted at 1:30 pm.. Tuesday, at the Cutler Funeral Chapel. LaPorte, with Rev. Lester E. Kamp officiating. Burial was at Pin? Lake Cemetery, LaPorte. Byron Haag Former Marshall County teacher and insurance man Byron E. Haag, age 78, of route 1, Plymouth, died at Pilgrim Manor at 9:50 p.m. Thursday, October 12. The sen of Samuel J. and Nora Heller Haag, he was born April 2, 1894 at Tyner and had lived his entire life in Marshal) County. He was married to Bertha D. Lautzcnhiser Jun? 18, 1922, who survives. For many years he taught in county schools and was secretarymanager of Marshall Farmer’s Insurance Company, from which he retired in 1964. Mr. Haag was a member of Bhssville Church of the Brethren. A veteran of World War I. he was currently serving as commander of Menominee Barracks *3l, WW I veterans and was a 49-ycar of the American Legion as well as a member of the Fathers’ Auxiliary, V.F W. He graduated from Valparaiso Normal University and Danville College. In addition to his widow, survivors include two sons, Max E. <1 LaPorte, and Ned B of Plym uth, and six gi andthildren.

Services were Sunday at 2:30 p.m. in the Johnson Funeral Home in Plymouth, with the Rev. Paul Mcßude, pastor of Blissville Church of tn ■ Brethren, of ingMilitary rites were held at the graveside in Tyner Cemetery. Zelpha O. Watkins Mrs. Zeipha O. Watkins, 69, of route 3, Walk rton, died at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 11, in the Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis following an illness of two years. She was born on June 13, 1903, in Palestine, Illinois. She was married in 1950 in Robinson, 111., to Oscar Watkins, who preceded her in death in 1965. She lived in Walkerton the past eight years coming from Indianapolis. Survivors include two sons, Robert Johnson, of Indianapolis, and John Johnson, of Palestine; two daughters, Mrs. Agnew Ludwig, and Airs. Wilbur Jerkins, of Indianapolis; nine grandchildren; brother, Burl York, of Lyons; two sisters, Mrs. William Clark, of Walkerton, and Mrs. Alta Thonl* as, of Palestine. Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday in the Nusbaum-Elkin Funeral Home. The Rev. Clyde W’ake, officiated. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Walkerton. Lilly Pink Wishart Mrs. Lilly Pink Wishart, 96, of Mattoon, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, October 7 following an extended illness. Services were held on October 10 in Mattoon. Survivors include two sons, Robert and Asa, of Mattoon; and thiee daughters, Airs. Elmer Kendall, of Granger, Ind., Mrs. Harley Tate, Port Charlotte, Florida, and Mrs. Harold Weller, Walkerton; 23 grandchildren; 60 greatgrandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren. Her husband and two sons preceded her in death.

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N. L. Wednesday Morning Ladies The Hopefuls 13 3 The Cherrios 12 4 Ryan's Team 9 7 Well Wishers 8 8 Impossibles 7 9 Unpredictables 7 9 Family Affairs 4 12 Sunshine Girls 4 12 High teams series and game: Well Wishers 1109, 395; Ryan’s Team 1102, 409. High individual series & game: Marcia Heim 423; Virginia Annis 407; Betty Hamilton 154; Lee At towski 152. Thursday Night Ladies Bob's Body Shop 23 9 Community Grocery 21 11 Com. State Bank 19’4 12’4 Irene's Poodle Groom. 18 14 Isenberg TV & App. 17 15 Triple Creek Ranch 16’4 15'2 Lancs Case 15* /2 16 * 2 Tamarack Nursery 14 18 Lonzo Oil 11’4 20*4 Parmers State Bank 4 28 High teams series and game: Community Grocery 2300, 800, 783; Community State Bank 2215, 765; Bob's Body Shop 2111. High individual series & game: Joyce Overton 513, 188; Barbara Davis 504; Marge O'Connor 497; Margie Trobaugh 195; Jo Ann Liggett 190, ’ Tuesday Night Men’s Bob's Bar 22 10 Frank's Camper Sales 22 10 • Legion Post 365 17 15 Jim's Service 16 16 Whitmer Lumber 16 16 Lee’s Used Cars 16 16 Wabash Tavern 14 18 Porky’s Construction 14 18 Mill Creek Sales 12 20 Wolfram Insurance 11 21 High team series and game: i Bob’s Bar 2403, 842. High individual series & game: D. Hay 585, 245; R. Borkowski • 551, 202. — Suburban League ! Baker's Standard 17'4 10’4 Jacob Drugs 16 12 Dave & Ray’s 16 12 Dad & Lad's 16 12 Jaycees No. 2 16 12 Merci r Bever. House 15 13 Jim Mercer A Son 11’4 16'4

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Precision Pallets 4 24 High team series and game: Dave <fc Ray's 2500, 855; Baker's Standard 2495, 889; Jacob Drugs 24 73; Mercer Beverage House 876. High individual series & game: H. Schweder 579, 200; J. Alillice 575, 237, 207; M. AlcNeal 554, 206; N. Rhodes 552, 216; F. Gindelterger 544, 204; J. Haney 535; A. J. Kennedy 520; E. Klopfenstein 514; G. Groves 507, 202; H. Kleeberg 507; Vische 506; D. Baker 208; J. Alercer 514; C. Paegel 504; J. Kratzchmas 507; C. Decker 500. Monday Night Ladies Erdelyi TV 23 5 Huhnke’s 21 7 American Door 18 iq Beaver Realty 16 12 Lorraines 12 16 Karn's TV 11 17 Elsie's Beauty Shop 6 22 R& M Enterprises 5 23 , High team series and game: Huhnke’s 2224 , 763, 744; Lorraines 2205, 772; Beaver Realty 2106. High individual series & game; E. Clark 542, 188, 184; P. Brecht 483, 188; L. Huhnke 475, ' Monday Night Ladies Erdelyi TV 2 7 5 Huhnke’s 21 11 Beaver Realty 199 ]3 American Door jg 14 Lorraines i 6 Karn’s TV 12 R& M Enterprises 9 23 Elsie’s Beauty Shop g 2 g Series and K n me: E(del yi TV 2215, 748, 737; Huhnkes 2115; Beaver Realty 2090, High individual serio, * game: P. Hahn 548, 208. 172; B. Schmelta 507. 203; L. Huhnke 468. SCHOOL MENU North Liberty Schools OCTOBER 23 - 27 AIONDAY Hot beef sandwich with gravy Fluffy whipped potatoes Buttered green beans Crisp finger food Applesauce cake square Chocolate or white milk TUESDAY Baked meat loaf Parsley buttered potatoes Buttered green peas Golden glow salad Assorted bread and butter Baker's choice cookie Milk WEDNESDAY Pig in blanket Golden buttered corn Tossed salad with celery seed dressing , Vanilla ice cream cun Milk H THURSDAY i Warm cheeseburger Tater tots i Spiced beet garnish Pacific lime mold salad Birthday cake Milk ( FRIDAY Turkey In gravy on Duffy ' whipped potatoes Crisp carrot sticks I

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Cinnamon apple slices Assorted bread and butter Brownie bar Milk John Glenn High School OCTOBER 23 - 27 MONDAY Chuck wagon steak on bun French fries or tater tots Celery and carrot sticks Fruit Milk TUESDAY Macaroni and cheese Buttered peas Pineapple crisp Muffins or bread and butter Milk WEDNESDAY Chili and crackers and ravoli Peanut butter and jelly sandwich Cole slaw Peaches Milk THURSDAY Beef stew Lettuce salad Prune spice cake R' Ils or bread Milk FRIDAY Baked beans with wieners Browned potatoes or Potato sticks Jello Bread and butter Milk r Walkerton Elementary OCTOBER 23 - 27 MONDAY (’hili soup and crackers Jelly sandwich Rice krispie square TUESDAY Milk ; j Chicken and noodles Buttereel peas and carrots Peanut butter and jelly sandwich Pumpkin pie Milk WEDNESDAY Barbecue sandwich Buttered rice Mixed fruit Milk THURSDAY Fried chicken Buttered green beans Bread and butter Jello Milk FRIDAY Fish and tarter sauce Buttered mixed vegetables Bread and butter Peaches Milk 23 EXTENSION HOMEMAKERS MEET The 23 Extension Homemakers Club met in the home of Mrs. Genevieve Beron Tuesday evening, October 10, at 7:30. There were 16 members present. The business meeting was opened by I nene Roser, president, after the meeting Mrs. Joyce Erns read each member's horoscope. It was a very enjoyable evening for everyone. Co-hostesses were Mamie Houser and Irene Singleton.