The Independent-News, Volume 122, Number 11, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 25 July 1996 — Page 5

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GOLDEN HALSEY Golden Halsey, 78, of 17834'/a Main Street, Tyner, passed away at 1:35 p.m., on Sunday, July 21, at St. Mary’s Community Hospital, South Bend, after a sudden illness. She was born on July 30, 1917, in Breathlitt County, Kentucky. She had lived here for three years coming from Van Cleve, Kentucky. Surviving is a daughter, Rosie Clark, of Rooster, Ohio; two sons, Ray, of Tyner and M.C. Halsey, of Charlottsville, Virginia; nine grandchildren; 13 greatgrandchildren; four sisters, Lucy Miller, of Milford, Jewell Platz, of North Liberty, Mary Jo Golubski, of Walkerton and Evaleee Gillum, of Van Cleve, KY and four brothers, Dale Parks, of Lee City, KY, Robert Parks, of Corbin, KY, Jim Parks, of VanCleve, KY and William Jerilon Josleyn Kevin Kaiser Sarah Keeling Derek Mitschelen Jerry Moore Kara Morris Anthony Neidlinger Joshua Rizek Rocky Smith Andy Stull Kyle Stull Clayton Thomas Chris Van Durmen Clinton Williams GRADE SIX Distinguished Emily Batman Brandon Coffey Kayla Izdepski Lisa Kuzmicz Andrea Ottinger Mollie Pletcher Andrew Reeve Tony Shepherd Sara Sokol Regular Peter Adams Theresa Alexander Eric Barden Alisha Becker Trey Bell Olivia Bellinger • Alicia Burch Abby Curtis Derek Dau be Melissa Day Bobby Egger Heather Gierlowski Mallory Hockett Jill Houston Ashlee Jackson Heather Johnson Chris Keck Wendy Kuchel Led Lemert Jillian Lowry Brittany Morris Luke Neff Kyle O’Dell Amber Pflugshaupt Nick Robertson Vicky Robins Cory Rush Kayla Shaw Daniella Smith Joshua Smith Billy Stull Glenn Stull Marc Stump Josh Walker Jeremiah Whitmer Neal Wright

Parks, of Van Cleve, KY. Services were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday in the Nusbaum-Elkin Funeral Home, Walkerton, with Rev. Paul Mcßride officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Walkerton. She was preceded in death by a brother, Loyd Parks. GILBERT SINGLETON Gilbert L. (Gib) Singleton, 91, of 29551 State Road 4, North Liberty, passed away at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 21, at the Mayflower Care Center, Plymouth, after an extended illness. He was born on Sept. 21, 1904, in North Judson and lived in North Liberty for 66 years. He married the former Violet I. Harness on June 14, 1930, in Knox, who survives. He was a former railroad worker and retired from Hass Wholesale, South Bend. Also surviving is a daughter, Carolyn Mitchell, of South Bend; a son, Gerald R., of North Liberty; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and a sister, Dorothy Huling, of Newport, Washington. He was preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters. Services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday at the A. M. Manuel Funeral Home, North Liberty, with Rev. Norman L. Replogle, pastor of the Pine Creek Church of the Brethren with burial in Westlawn Cemetery, North Liberty. BRENDA SINGLETON KING Brenda Singleton King, 34, of 9629 E. 650 N, Walkerton, passed away at 2:31 a.m. on Friday, July 19, in Memorial Hospital, South Bend, following an auto accident. She was born on June 26, 1962, in Walkerton. Suriving is a daughter, Rachel Marie, at home; her father, Jack Singleton, of Knox; her mother, Gloria Singleton, of Knox; her stepmother, Marielena Singleton, of Knox; six brothers, John Jr., Chris, Gary and Kevin, all of Knox, Robert, of North Judson and Byron, of Grovertown; two sisters, Karen Sobieck, of Knox and Margie Martin, of Walkerton and several nieces and nephews. Services were held at 1:00 p.m. at the Rannells Funeral Home, Hamlet Chapel, with Pastor Gerald Shadrix, officiating. Burial was in the Fletcher Cemetery, Hamlet. MARRIED Pamela Jean Popovic, North Liberty and Gary Richard Hawblitzel, Warsaw, were united in marriage at 3:30 p.m., on

Saturday, May 11, at the First Presbyterian Church, Warsaw. Pastor Roger Weir officiated at the double-ring ceremony in the presence of 300 guests. a. & I The bride is the daughter of Thomas and Donna Popovic, North Liberty. The bridegroom’s parents are Tom and Sara Hawblitzel, of Warsaw. Wedding music was provided by organist Darlene Skinner and soloist was Byron Craft. The bride wore a satin gown with a bodice of pearls and sequins with long sleeves and an off-the-shoulder, sweetheart neckline, the gown featured a train edged with brocade lace. The bride wore a headband of pearls with a detachable, waist-length veil. She carried a cascading bouquet of white and mauve roses with draping lace. Matron of honor was Rhonda Vandall. Bridesmaids were Jennifer Van Haver, Kari Shafer and Tracie Hawblitzel, sister-in-law of the groom. The attendants wore teal gowns with white scalloped overlays off the shoulder. They carried bouquets of । white and mauve roses with draping ribbons and lace. ' The flower girl was Chelsey McMenemy, cousin of the bride and Nicky Buzas, cousin of the bride, was the ring bearer. Best man was Steve Hawblitzel, brother of the groom. Groomsmen were Tom Popovic, brother of the bride, Bob Buelow and T.J. Hawblitzel, brother of the groom. Serving as ushers were Matt Popovic, cousin of the bride and Jay Winchester. Susan Wise, cousin of the groom, attended the guest book. A buffet reception was held at 5:30 p.m. in the Center Lake Pavilion hosted by the bride’s parents. The bride is a 1991 graduate of John Glenn Health Insurance Rates Up Again? Low Cost Local Health Care Is Now Here! SAVE MONEY Excellent PPO Coverage Donald Wheeler Boyer Agent For A Quick Quote Call (219) 291-3244

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High School and in 1996 she earned a bachelor of science degree in elementary education from Indiana University of South Bend. A 1987 Warsaw Community High School graduate, the groom graduated from Indiana University of South Bend in 1995 with a bachelor of science degree in elementary education. He is currently employed as an elementary teacher at Lincoln School, in Warsaw. Following a trip to Daytona Beach, Florida, the couple reside in Warsaw. ENGAGED a. Rebecca Michell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Michell, of Walkerton, will exchange marriage vows with Jeremy Pugh, son of Susan Sons, Walkerton and Darlas Pugh, of New Carlisle, on August 24, 1996. The couple both attended John Glenn High School with Jeremy in the class of 94 and Rebecca in the class of 95. They plan on residing in Walkerton after their marriage.

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COMING SOON TO THE WALKERTON PUBLIC LIBRARY Tom Clancy last novel, “Debt Os Honor,” ended in a shock: a joint session of congress destroyed and the President dead. Vice president, John Patrick Ryan, is now told he is the

A Father’s Love In Memory Os John Ross Who Passed Away July 22, 1990 When I was a girl too big for a tricycle My father bought me a two wheel bicycle. He would run by my side to keep me from falling, And how I remember that I would keep calling, “Don’t let me go—l might fall in the dirt, Don’t let me go—l’m afraid I’ll get hurt.” With patience and love he would teach me each day And by my side he always would stay. Down through the years with a smile or a word He would keep me safe from all pain when he heard, “Don’t let me go—l might fall in the dirt, Don’t let me go—l’m afraid I’ll get hurt.” The world turned full cycle for now 1 am grown My father is gone and I am alone. But whenever I need him I call him by name Then nothing has changed—the world is the same. “Just don’t let me go—l might fall in the dirt, Don’t let me go and I’ll never get hurt.” Debbie, Paula & Vera

new President of the United States. An unbelievable responsibility has fallen on Jack Ryan. How can he run a government without a government? Anne Rice takes her readers to the time of the destruction of Solomon’s temple in her latest book, “Servant Os The Bones.” She tells the tale of Azriel the ghost who is the Servant of the Bones. He is a ghost-pure spirit-who finds himself suddenly in Manhatten to confront the dark forces that have condemend him to a life of evil and destruction. Faye Kellerman’s new mystery, coming in Sept., is called “Prayers For The Dead.” L.A. cop, Peter Decker, is called to the murder scene of renowned heart surgeon, Azor Sparks. The murdered doctor is not as perfect as he had his public believe. He had many enemies-including some in his own family. But things get personal for Decker when he discovers his wife had an unsettling association with Dr. Sparks that may impact the case. Vincent Bugliosi was the author of “Helter Skelter” and other crime stories as well as being “the prosecutor who never lost a case.” Now he takes a look at the controversial O. J. Simpson trial. After examining the evidence Bugliosi tells why he thinks a guilty man walked free. This book is now on the shelf at the local library. To reserve a book you may stop in at the Library at 607 Roosevelt Road or call 586-2933. All valid library cards accepted. X News / ,n ' V'■ » yearly!

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