The Independent-News, Volume 111, Number 24, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 14 November 1985 — Page 12

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OBITUARIES

LACRISHA MARIE CLEMONS Lacrisha Marie Clemons, 6. of 1411 Ohio Street, Walkerton, died at 8:20 p.m. Sunday in her home after struggling since birth with Batten's Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that causes children to lose speech, suffer asthma attacks, go blind and catch pneumonia. An older brother. Benny, died last year of the same disorder, which usually strikes the first-born child in a family. She was the recipient last June of two rocking chairs, a stereo radio and a hide-a-bed provided by the Children's Wish Foundation, which grants wishes to terminally ill children. Lacrisha was born on August 25. 1979. in Plymouth. Surviving are her parents. Raymond and Cendy (Peterson) Clemons, of Walkerton; a sister. Elizabeth Gemons, of home; maternal grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Peterson, of Walkerton; paternal grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Lesch. of Plymouth, and Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Comon, of South Bend; maternal great-grandmother, Bessie Campbell. of LaPorte; maternal greatgrandfather. Harold Everly, of Walkerton; and paternal greatgrandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Comon, of Metamora, Ohio, and Mr. and Mrs. Myron Trapp, of Delta, Ohio. Two brothers preceded her in death. Services were held on Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. in the NusbaumElkin Funeral Home. Walkerton, with Rev. Thomas Bowman, pastor of the Walkerton United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Walkerton. HELEN MURPHY Helen Murphy, 62, of 401 Harrison Street. Walkerton, died at 12:20 a.m. Monday in the St. Joseph Medical Center. South Bend, after an illness. She was born on November 19, 1922, in Johnson Township, LaPorte County, and was a lifetime area resident. On September 11, 1940. in Fort Wayne, she married Richard Dean Murphy, who survives. She was a food supervisor at Miller’s Merry Manor, Walkerton. Also surviving are a daughter, Norma Tesch, of Mishawaka; two sons, Michael, of Shelbyville. Kentucky, and Kenneth, of Louisville, Kentucky; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a sister. Marilee Mantick, of LaPorte; two brothers, John Bowers, of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, and Gene Bowers, of Tulare, California; and her mother, Mrs. Alta Bowers Andrews, of Bancroft, Michigan. Funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday in the Nus-baum-Elkin Funeral Home, Walkerton, with Rev. Thomas Bowman, pastor of the Walkerton United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Walkerton. She was a member of the Walkerton United Methodist Church, the Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion Post 189, and the Walkerton Business and Professional Women's Gub. ICY MAY RHODEBECK Icy May Rhodebeck. 92, of Miller’s Merry Manor, Walkerton, died at 5:55 a m. on Monday at the nursing home after an illness. She was born on April 9. 1893, in Bunker Hill, Indiana, and had lived most of her life in the Walkerton area. She married Carl Ray Davis on December 2, 1909, in South Bend, who died in November, 1941. On July 24, 1945, she mar ned Clarence W. Rhodebeck, who died September 25, 1972. Surviving are a daughter, Marjorie Martin. of Walkerton; nine grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Three daughters preceded her in death. Services were held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Nusbaum-Elkin Funeral Home. Walkerton, with

Rev. Thomas Bowman, pastor of the United Methodist Church, of which she was a member, officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery. Walkerton. GREGORY A. WEGENKA Gregory Alan Wegenka, 29, of 67570 Smilax Road. North Liberty, passed away at 7:45 a.m., on Friday. November 8, in St. Joseph Medical Center, South Bend, following an illness. He was born on May 8. 1956, in South Bend where he lived his lifetime. He was employed by Wells Aluminim Corp. Surviving are his parents, Gement and Martha Wegenka, of North Liberty. Services were held at 9:00 a.m. on Monday in St. Adalbert's Catholic Church, South Bend, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, South Bend. He was a member of St. Patrick’s Church, Walkerton. The St. Joseph Funeral Home. South Bend, was in charge of the arrangements. HARRY BARNES Harry Barnes, 71, Rural Route 4. Box 114, 4-B Road, Walkerton, passed away at 12:30 a.m., on Friday. November 8, in his home after an illness. He was born on November 15, 1913, in Garland, Alabama, and he moved to Koontz Lake a year ago from South Bend. He retired as a fireman on the L & N Railroad. Montgomery, Alabama and was a member of the Reed Memorial United Methodist Church, Houston, Texas. Surviving is a daughter, Harriett Smith, of Clewiston. Florida, and three grandchildren. Services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday in the Rannells Funeral Home, Koontz Lake Chapel, with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery, Walkerton. DR. STANTON L. RICE Dr. Stanton L. Rice, 75, of 1509 Sheffield Street, Niles, Michigan, passed away at 1:85 p.m., on Tuesday. Novembers, in Pawating Hospital after an illness. He was formerly of North Liberty and a 1927 graduate of North Liberty High School. Services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 8, at the Halbritter Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Niles Community Library. CLUB ANSWERS SEAT BELT QUESTIONS As mandatory seat belt laws have been adopted in various parts of the country, numerous questions have been raised about them by motorists. In Illinois, the seat belt law took effect July 1. In Indiana, the law is scheduled to take effect July 1, 1987. AAA-Chicago Motor Gub surveyed major domestic auto makers to provide answers to some of the key questions. For most questions, AAA-CMC advises motorists to contact a dealer who sells their brand of car. Q. My car doesn’t have belts. How much will it cost me to have them installed? A. The cost of a safety belt will depend on the age and model of your car. Lap belts for pre-1974 cars should cost around SIOO for parts and service, while a complete lap and shoulder belt system on a newer car could cost $200.00. Q. I'm a little bit bigger than my seat belt is. How can I get it to fit? A. Some auto makers offer seat belt extenders free of charge to customers and others sell them at cost. Your dealer might ask you to measure you so that the belt will fit you specifically. Q Do I have to wear the shoulder harness? A In a collision, only the shoulder strap will keep your head and chest from hitting the inside of

the car. Motorists who pull the shoulder belt down under their armpits are running the risk of broken ribs in a collision. On newer models, you can use the tension relievers to make the belt looser. See the owner’s manual for complete instructions, but essentially you just lean forward and the belt will relax its grip. For older models, some dealers can supply a "comfort clip”, which is a small plastic gadget that also relieves belt tension. Q. I'm short and the shoulder belt cuts across my neck. A. You can’t move the belt system, but you can move your body. Move the car seat forward and up, if possible, and use the tension reliever. You might consider using a pillow to add height, but make sure it’s made of nonslippery material. AAA-Chicago Motor Gub also provided answers to some oftenasked questions about the Illinois seat belt law. Q. Who is required to wear seat belts? A. The driver and front seat passenger of just about all vehicles made in 1965 or later. Penalty for not wearing the belt is $25.00. Q. If my passenger is not wearing his belt, who will get the ticket? A. If 16 or older, he or she could be ticketed. Otherwise, you could get the ticket. Q. I bought a used car with no seat belts. Who's responsible? A. If the vehicle is required by federal law to be equipped with seat belts and most are, you could get the ticket, regardless of who removed the belts. St. Patrick’s Women’s Club Plans Party Final plans for the Christmas party for members and guests of St. Patrick's Women’s Club were made Wednesday night. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. E.S.T., on Wednesday, December 4, at H.l.’s at Niles. Michigan. There are some 35,000 lights transforming this already lively interior into a whirling fantasy world, especially during the holidays. The bus will leave from the church parking lot at 5:15 p.m. When making reservations please indicate whether you will be using the bus, and a choice of either walleyed pike fish, boneless chicken supreme, or prime rib. All three are at the same discount price. Reservations must be received by 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 2 by calling either Marty Malstaff at 586-2435; Nancy Kindt at 784-2873; Deb Walter at 586-3707; Annette Hesters at 586-2105; or Pat Cowger at 586-3808. Please call as soon as possible. The program Wednesday night was most beneficial and educational. Myra Chakraff, physical therapist and athletic director at the Health and Lifestyle Center at Memorial Hospital, explained the orthopeadic physical therapy rehabilitation program there. Hostesses were Carol Martin and Sonya Davidson. The Christmas party December 4 will be followed by a winter break with the first meeting of 1986 on March 5. YOU AND YOUR PET Your Cat May Need Hormone* DEAR DR. WISE: When 1 had my male cat neutered I was told that the surgery would stop his fighting but he is still coming home with wounds. What can we do to keep him out of trouble? ANSWER: While casterating a cat or dog will decrease the tendency toward aggression, it will not automatically stop your pet from fighting with others. You must give the surgery a little time to

have its maximum effect, and you should be confining the cat if fighting is a problem. Most fights occur because of a female in heat. This type of aggression should be controlled by the casteration. If the cat is still fighting with other cats after several weeks have gone by, ask your veterinarian about hormones that will make your cat less of a fighter and more of a lover. DEAR DR. WISE: My toy poodle is having some unusual problems lately. He is two years old and in the last two weeks he has been stumbling with his front legs. He also seems to be having some problems with his back or neck because he has been arching his back and holding his head down. Can you suggest what might be wrong with him? ANSWER: While I can guess about what might be causing your pet's problem, it is only a guess. You should have your veterinarian do a thorough examination of your dog to determine just what is going on and what is needed to give your pet relief. One possible cause for the pain your dog is experiencing is a ruptured disk that is pressing on spinal nerves in the neck region. If this is the problem, medication and rest may be used. If conservative treatment is not successful, surgery may be needed to give relief. Another problem with the neck of small and toy breeds is an instability of the first two vertebrae of the neck. When they are not stable, the spinal cord can be pinched and badly bruised. In this type of problem, surgery is the only practical treatment. The problems that cause neck pain will get worse if you delay treatment. DEAR DR. WISE: 1 have just purchased a cockateil. How do I know if it is a boy or a girl? ANSWER: Unlike some hookbilled birds, cockateils can be sexed fairly easily. The males have brighter colors on their face. The orange and yellow patches are vivid in the males while they are rather subdued in the female. The females have a pale yellow patch on their cheeks and just a blush of orange color. Some birds like the cockatoos, parrots an macaws have to be examined surgically to determine ’ their sex. DEAR DR. WISE: When should I have my cat vaccinated? She is six weeks old.

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Answer: Most veterinarians like to start with temporary protection against viral diseases at this time. I say temporary because the protection give to the kitten by its mother will interfere with development of a long lasting protection for a few weeks. Since we don’t know just when the maternal protection will run out. we give vaccinations early and follow up with boosters until we know that the vaccine will be effective. (Provided as a public service by the Indiana Veterinary Medical Association. If you have a question about your pet's health, send it to Dr. John Wise, 1503 East Riverside Drive, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202-2097.) NOTICE I will not be responsible for any debts other than those accured by me. Oliver L. Rhodes 504 Van Buren St. Walkerton. Indiana 3tn2lp / FORECASTS Ts*rmolrte Th*® Insulation Rasas Way lor High Fashion Beneath the fabnes of most winter outerwear, you will find layer upon layer of insulation The clothing is thick and cumbersome as a result How much fashion chic can you pack into the pile 9 Usually. not much Recently. Du Pont researchers have created “Thermolite"—a new, very thin but very warm, insulation for outerwear and streetwear that doesn't defy the sleekness of fashion High profile designers like Evan Picone, Philippe Monet. Jones New York, London Fog and Members Only, are featuring the insulation in many of their creations for Fall 'B6 full-length Irish woolen overcoats; rainwear collections; innovative European leather jackets And the forecast for Hollday/Spnng'B6 includes fashion activewear and outerwear combining "Thcrmohte" with poplin denim and even linen “Themiohte" is something new under the sun but especially when th<- sun is on vacation Our Happy Ads only $1.50! Turkey Days November 14 • 16.