The Independent-News, Volume 111, Number 48, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 1 May 1986 — Page 2

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ROBERT (BOB) BAKER Robert Baker, 66, of Denton, Texas, died on Friday, April 18, in Cypress Springs, Texas. He was born on December 27, 1919, in Walkerton. He married Helene Lischalk, on June 1. 1936, in Oak Park. Illinois, who survives. Surviving along with his wife are three sons. Philip Baker, Denton, Texas. Robert Baker, El Paso, Texas, and Thomas Baker, Corpus Christi, Texas; two daughters, Suzanne Levi say, Denton, Texas, and Jane Baker. Dallas, Texas; two sisters. Viola Guard, Walkerton, and Betty Clark, Chula Vista, California; and one grandchild. Services were held on Monday in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Denton. Texas, of which he was a member, with Father John Mitchell officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Memorial Park, Denton. Texas. He was a World War 11 veteran and a fourth degree member of Knights of Columbus. He was accepted in RSVP, Friends of the Family, the Denton State School and did volunteer work at several nursing homes. Memorial contributions may be made to Denton County Friends of the Family. BERNIECE KASER Berniece Kaser, 69, of 218 South Street, LaPaz. passed away at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23, in St. Joseph’s Medical Center, South Bend. She was bom on November 28, 1916, in Washburn, Tennessee, and she had lived in Marshall County for most of her life. She married Arthur Lawrence Kaser on September 29, 1934, in South Bend, who survives. Surviving along with her hus-

Pears And Rhubarb: Great Flavor Mates In Homemade Pie **** Treat family and friends to the old-fashioned goodness of a homemade pie. The filling is a wonderful combination of delicately flavored canned Bartlett pears and tart red rhubarb. A decorative lattice top gives added appeal. Convenient canned Bartlett pears make the filling extra easy to prepare. For a shortcut when time is limited, a ready made pie crust can be used. Perfectly ripened, pared and ready to use, canned Bartlett pears are diced, combined with cut rhubarb, then sprinkled with a mixture of sugar, flour and nutmeg. Pear Rhubarb Pie is delicious served warm and fragrant from the oven, juat as is, or topped with ice cream or whipped cream. You’ll want to prepare this delectable pie while fresh rhubarb is in the market, however frozen rhubarb can be substituted at another time of the year Versatile canned Bartlett pears are available year round. Pear Rhubarb Pie 1 can (29 oz.) Bartlett pears 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 cups fresh rhubarb, cut 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg in 1/2 inch pieces* 2 tablespoons butter or Pastry for 2 crust (9 inch) pie margarine 1 cup sugar Sugar 1/3 cup flour Vanilla ice cream (optional) Drain pears, reserving liquid for another use. Cut into bite-size chunks and toss with rhubarb. Place half of fruit in pastry lined 9 inch pie plate. Com bine sugar, flour, salt and nutmeg Sprinkle half over fruit. Add remaining fruit and top with remaining sugar mixture. Dot with butter. Place woven lattice crust over pie Seal and flute edges. Sprinkle lightly with sugar. Bake at 450* F for 10 minutes Reduce heat to 350® F and continue baking for 40 minutes Serve warm, as is, or with ice cream Makes 6 to 8 servings •Frozen cut rhubarb can be substituted

band is a daughter, Shirley Hittie, Walkerton; two sons, Roger, LaPaz. and Claude, Walkerton; 15 grandchildren; 14 great-grand-children; two sisters. Marjorie Dinsmore. Culver, and Bonnie Jones. Palm Dessert Springs. California; and three brothers. Lester and Gene Dyer, both of South Bend, and Vallen Dyer, Culver. Services were held at 11:00 a. m. on Saturday in the Palmer Funeral Home, Lakeville, with Rev. Douglas Sprunger, of the first Baptist Church, North Liberty, officiating. Burial was in Fair Cemetery, North Liberty. GERALD D. NEIDUNGER Gerald D. Neidlinger, 70, of 1426 Ohio St., Walkerton, passed away at 6:05 p.m., on Friday, April 25, in the LaPorte Hospital. He was born on March 20, 1916, in St. Joseph County and lived all his life in the area. Surviving is a daughter, Jerri Lou Cantrell, Louisville, Kentucky; a grandson, Robert Cantrell; and two sisters, Inez and Bernice. Services were held at 11:00 a.rn. on Monday at the Rannells Funeral Home, Koontz Lake Chapel, with Rev. Lloyd George, officiating. Burial was in Eastlawn Cemetery, North Liberty. He was retired as a machinist at the Torrington Co., South Bend. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of the North Liberty American Legion Post 365. MARIE FUNKHOUSER Marie Funkhouser, 73, Rural Route 4, Box 427-A, Walkerton, passed away at 2:48 a.m., on Sunday, April 27, in St. Joseph Medical Center, South Bend. She was bom on October 4, 1912, in Detroit, Michigan, and had lived in Walkerton the past 25 years coming

from Michigan City. Her first husband. Bert Brink, preceded her in death. Her second husband, Robert Funkhouser, died in 1975. Surviving is a son, Richard Brink, of Elkhart; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Charlotte Johnson, LaPorte. and Florence Corwin. Walkerton. Services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday in the Nusbaum-Elkin Funeral Home, Walkerton, with Rev. Lloyd George officiating. Burial followed in Woodlawn Cemetery, Walkerton. R.E.A.L. SERVICES NUTRITION PROGRAM N. L. UsKed MeMtat Omrth Phone 656-3353 the day prior for reservations. Aad STARKE COUNTY NUTRITION PROGRAM Koontz Lake C—xenwti— Chib Phone 586-2376 for reservations. MAY 5 - 9 MONDAY Grapefruit juice Beef stew with potatoes, carrots, onions and cabbage Pickled beets Com bread and margarine Orange Milk, tea, coffee TUESDAY Hawaiian punch Baked fish squares with tartar sauce Macaroni and cheese Broccoli Cracked wheat bread and margarine Vanilla pudding Milk, tea, coffee WEDNESDAY Apple juice Smoked sausage Sauerkraut Mashed potatoes Rye bread and margarine Fruit cup

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Milk, tea, coffee THURSDAY Apricot juice Italian tortellini with sauce Fruited gelatin salad White bread and margarine Peanut butter cookie Milk, tea, coffee FRIDAY Assorted juice Chicken nuggets with sauce Potato salad Seasoned green beans Whole wheat bread and margarine Frosted chocolate mother’s day birthday cake Milk, tea, coffee WHISPERING PINES GOLF COURSE NEWS Members of the Whispering Pines Golf Course Ladies League met at the clubhouse Saturday, April 26, for a luncheon, business meeting and golf to start off the 1986 season. After lunch a business meeting was held discussing old and new business. It was decided to play the point system this year, also will have play of the day, chip-ins and pennies for putts. Play will be at 9:00 a.m. or 5:00 p.m. Brief plans for the Annual Ladies Open were discussed. This event will be Thursday, June 19. Some committees reported and others are making plans. Weekly play will start Tuesday, April 28, and continue on through August 26. Three new members were introduced, Beverly Schrader, Dorothy Morrie and Trudy Knapp. Friday Nite Men’s League The Friday Nite Men's League will be meeting Friday, May 2, to make plans for League play starting Friday, May 9. A clothing store in Georgia has run an ad in the same place in its local newspaper since 1889

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SERVICE NOTES On April 2, 1986, Marine Sergeant Donald L. Taylor, of Naval Air Station, Glenview, Illinois, was the subject of a letter of appreciation rewarded as follows: My family and 1 would like to extend our sincerest thanks to you and your men for all their help during the funeral of my son, Cpl. Andrew P. Gale, U.S.M.C. During our time of grief your men’s presence and conduct helped make things a little easier for us. My son Andrew was very proud to be a marine and had hopes of returning to the corps after he received a dean bill of health from the V.A. Thank you again for all your time and cooperation during our time of sorrow. The letter was signed by Jan Gale. Also a letter of appredation was sent to each of the men on this funeral detail by W. J. Smith. Our Happy Ads only $1.50! + Triaminic® Syrup Triaminicin® Tablets or Triaminic-12® Tablets For Allergy Relief that’s nothing to sneeze at. CDorsey Laboratories. Division of Sandoz. Inc .Lincoln. Nebraska 68501