The Independent-News, Volume 121, Number 49, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 18 April 1996 — Page 11

OBITUARIES

KATHRYN KRAMER Kathryn Kramer, 92, of Caring Junction, South Bend, formerly of Koontz Lake, passed away at 7:20 a.m., on Tuesday, April 16, in the care facility. She was born on Jan. 20, 1904, in St. Louis and on Nov. 8, 1922, in Chicago, as Kathryn Bush, she married Frank C. Kramer, who preceded her in death on April 1, 1995. She was a former licensed real estate broker in the WalkertonKoontz Lake area. Surviving is a daughter, Kay Kramer, of South Bend; a son, F. Richard, of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina; two grandchildren; four great-grand-

| 4 *o exhaust cehterl HOURS: 200 Roosevelt Rd. I Mon.-Fn., 7:00 - 5:00 Walkerton, Ind. Sat-, 7:00 - 12:00 viSA/MasterCard 586-7728 B OUT OF BOUNDS SPORTS BAR 622 Roosevelt Rd. Walkerton 586-9052 ^Appearing Every Thursday 4 k Steve Foresman & । * j Lost Dogs /) 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. SAT., APRIL*2O FREE!!! HOG ROAST iHSk 1:00 p.m. — ALSO — j— Steve Foresman & i Lost Dogs I KARAOKE 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. | Starting At 9 p.m. ■WB—NORTH LIBERTY V.F.W. POST 1954 Tamarack & Quinn Phone 656-4684 Friday, April 19 FISH FRY 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. y ° u Can Eat v Adult & Carry-Out, $4.50 7 Children, $2.50 Also Now Available SHRIMP DINNER Fries — Cole Slaw — Roll sgoo PUBLIC INVITED

children and a sister, Dolores Marshall, of Orange, Texas. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Cremation will take place with burial in the Grovertown Cemetery. She was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and past president of St. Patrick’s Women’s Club, a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and a founder of Puppeteers of America which toured the Michiana area for many years. The Welsheimer Funeral Home is in charge of the ^arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. IRENE J. BERGLUND Irene J. Berglund, 81, of Lafayette, formerly of

Plymouth, passed away at 1:10 p.m., on Monday, April 8, in Regency Place Healthcare, Lafayette. She was born on Jan. 15, 1915, in Michigan City. She married Lawrence W. Berglund, on June 28, 1941, in Michigan City, who preceded her in death on March 26, 1989. She retired from the Marshall County Department of Public Welfare. Surviving is a daughter-in-law, Pam Berglund, of Lafayette; two grandsons and four brothers, Oscar J. Phillip A., Arthur J. and John E. Nowatzke, all of Michigan City. She was also preceded in death by a son, Richard 0., in October 1994. Services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday at the Van Gilder Funeral Home, Plymouth with burial in New Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth. She was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Plymouth. LYDIA ANN CRIPE Lydia Ann Cripe, 79, of Eugene, Oregon, formerly of Walkerton and Whittier, California, passed away on April 11, in Eugene, Oregon. She was born on November 28, 1917, in Hammond to Everett and Hazel Towle. She married Robert E. Cripe on September 30, 1939, in Hammond, who preceded her in death on June 16, 1995. She was a housewife and a bus driver and she enjoyed music and crocheting. Surviving are two daughters, Rhea L. Elliott, Tucson, Arizona and Robin K. Mercer, Eugene, Oregon; three sons, Robert E., of Chicago, Illinois; Randall R., of Eugene, Oregon and Timothy L., of Raymond, New Hampshire; 13 grandchildren; one great-grand-child and a brother, Everett Towle, of Indiana. Services were held at 2 p.m. on Monday, April 15, at the Springfield Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, Eugene, Oregon. She was a Sunday School teacher at the Methodist Church for a number of years; was employed at the Kingsbury Ordnance Plant during World War II and she was a member of the American Legion Post 189 Auxiliary where she had served as treasurer; Eastern Star and she was an active participant in the ladies organization of the Shriners. She received a school bus driving safety award among other honors.

CARD OF THANKS

With great appreciation for your kindness shown to my family, for the many, many prayers, cards, flowers, visits and calls received during my stay in the hospital and after I returned home, I cannot say “Thanks enough.’’ The many acts of kindness were

APRIL 18, 1996 — INDEPENDENT NEWS

really appreciated and will never be forgotten. A special thanks to Pastor Fred Stayton and the Methodist Church, Trustee and Advisory Board, Lions Club, Chamber of Commerce, North Liberty Youth League, the Fire Department and the North Liberty Ambulance Service. Thanks again, Jack Jackson & Family We would like to thank our many relatives and friends for the acts of kindness shown to us during our recent loss. Special thanks to the Rannells Funeral Home, Brother Richmond, the ladies for the delicious luncheon and to all of you who sent flowers, cards and called on

° Saturday, May 4th ° ® CRAFTERS o o PORT-A-PIT CHICKEN c I® g. CAKE WALK « YSCX BOOK SALE “ mrV CAR WASH c RUMMAGE SALE “ FLOWERS & PLANTS S ’ FROM MARTIN’S GARDEN (S 3 o ® And Much, Much More . . . iTFaI ® ® J ° ® © : d&X?: I At ® : St. Patrick’s Church i : 811 Tyler Street Walkerton “ ®......... ° SOp •L W f 1 a & f TO OPEN APRIL 27th % » 5 S HOURStTues. & Fri., 9-3 X Sat. & Sun., 9-5 V Closed Mon., Wed. & Thurs. 2 miles west of Walkerton on 6 to 875E South on 875E (approximately 3/10’s mi) to 950 S West on 950 S (approximately Vi mi.) WATCH FOR SIGNS q 100 Perennial Varieties V Q Over 15 Impatien Colors Q 17 Colors Os New Guinea Impatiens y 6 70 Colors Os Clematis Vine B W Selection Os Vegetables o. 1/W Hanging Baskets mM* And Pouches AfN&NJ tom & DENA GRIFFIN OWNERS

the phone. We will miss Jim very much. Audrey Reed Kerry & Family Craig & Family Dorothy Reed Thank you so much for the many acts of kindness shown to me and my family during my heart surgery and since I have been home. I really appreciate the cards, flowers, phone calls and visits. Pearl McConnell

I SE THE CL ASSI EI EDS. THEY REALLY WORK!!

11