The Independent-News, Volume 122, Number 21, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 3 October 1996 — Page 8

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— INDEPENDENT NEWS — OCTOBER 3, 1996

Community Steps In To Help One Os It’s Own HR The Walkerton community once again steps in to help one of it’s own— Andrew Glennon is the four and a half year old son of Brian and Jan Glennon. He is a wonderful child who was born with Down Syndrome, asthma and severe profound hearing impairment. In October of 1995 almost one year ago, Andy was the first Indiana recipient to receive a cochlear implant (it is a device that with special equipment will help Andy hear in the form of tones and vibrations). There are only four others implanted with Down Syndrome in the whole country. Before Andy the youngest one to be implanted with Down Syndrome was ten years old. Since Andy’s surgery the community has stepped in

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EARL EUGENE HANEY Earl Eugene (Gene) Haney, 64, of 909 Harrison Street, Walkerton, passed awav on Sunday, September 29, in his home. He was born on April 4, 1932, in Dixie, Arkansas to the late Henry Haney and Hattie Louise (Hollis) Haney, of Walkerton, who survives. He was the owner of Gene’s Plastics, Walkerton, where he was a designer and engineer. He had lived in the Walkerton area for 47 years. On March 24, 1951, in Knox, he married Delores Mae Dankert, who survives along with a daughter, Vickie Ganger, of Walkerton and Terry Haney and Billy Haney, both of Plymouth; two grandchildren; five great-grand-children; one brother, James Haney, of LaPorte and two sisters, Dorothy Wilson and Mary Burkhead, both of Walkerton. He was preceded in death by two sisters. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday at the First Baptist Church, Walkerton, with Rev. D. O. Van Dyne, officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Walkerton. The Nusbaum-Elkin Funeral Home, Walkerton, is in

to help Andy and his family. First were the many prayers and inquiries as to how he was doing. In December JD’s hosted a benefit for him, even on a miserable bitter cold day so many came to support him. Then in April the Out Os Bounds Sports Bar collected a wagon full of “pop tabs” to be donated to the Ronald McDonald House in Andy’s name. The day the wagon was given to Andy with the tabs, Bruce Wharton, owner of the Out Os Bounds, ran tip boards all afternoon to help defray some of the many expenses. Eurit and Laura Sailor from End Os The Trail ran 50/50 drawings during the rodeos and all the local merchants and businesses that made donations in Andy’s honor for these different events — Thank You so very much! Tabs are still being collected at all the local bars to be taken by Andy to Ronald McDonald House. There are no words we can say to show how we feel except Andy has said two words now and if it wasn’t for everything the people in this town has done for him he couldn’t have made all these trips to Riley! Thank You just don’t seem to be enough for helping to give our little Andy the gift of hearing. THANK YOU SO VERY VERY MUCH! charge of the arrangements. Visitation will be from 3-5 and 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday. He was a member of the church and a selftaught musician who saw the beauty in music. Memorial contributions may be made to the church. HELEN WINENGER Helen Marie (Tuttle) Winenger, 82, of Miller’s Merry Manor passed away on Saturday evening of natural causes. She was born on July 10, 1914, in Walkerton and she had lived in the area all of her life. She married Walter E. Winenger Sr., on July 11, 1931, in Tyner, who preceded her in death on Nov. 13, 1972. She had been a homemaker as well as the mother of three children, Donna (Lauren) Yeager, of Mishawaka and Walter (Mary Ann) Winenger Jr., of South Bend and the late Mary Winenger; six grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; four sisters, Dorothy Conrad, of Florida, Ruth Straker, of Walkerton, Connie O’Brien, of Calif, and Rosamond Schmanski, of South Bend and six brothers, Howard, of North Liberty, Gerald, of Walkerton, Stanley, of Warsaw, Thomas, of Grovertown, Richard, of Argos and James, of Hammond. She was also

preceded in death be her parents, Clem and Sarah (Bucher) Tuttle; two brothers, Robert and Raymond and one sister, Marilyn Hendricks. Services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday in the Nusbaum-Elkin Funeral Home, Walkerton. She was a member of the First Brethren Church, of South Bend. HANNA D. MASON Hanna Delight Mason, 76, of Miller’s Merry Manor, Walkerton, passed away at 2:37 p.m., on Sunday, Sept. 29, at the nursing home following an illness. She was born on March 5, 1920, in Kalkaska County, Mich, to William and Margaret Ellis Turk. She married Elliott Mason on Nov. 17, 1974, in Mancelona, Mich., who survives. Also surviving are a step daughter, Bernice Warner, of Hamlet; one sister, Bertha Gross, of Rapid City, Mich.; one brother, Mike Turk, of Kalkaska, Mich; twin niece and nephew, Laura and Frank, whom she raised; three step grandchildren and seven step great-grandchildren. Services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the Rannells Funeral Home, Hamlet Chapel with burial in Fletcher Cemetery, Hamlet. She attended the Highway Chapel Church of God, Hamlet. MOLEY CASTEEL Graveside services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 2, for Moley Erell Casteel, 84, of Union City, Tenn, formerly of Walkerton, at Woodlawn Cemetery, Walkerton. She passed away at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, at Union City Manor Nursing Center, Tenn. She was born on Feb. 28, 1912, in Chester County, Tenn., to Hugh Hunter Young and Millssa Blazada Holmes Young. She married Harry Newton Casteel, who preceded her in death. Surviving are four daughters, Bernice Knox, Union City, TN; Annie Sawyer, Kenton, TN; Carranell Ellis, Plymouth, MI and Eloise Bizwell, Rives, TN; five sons, Clyde Casteel, Lakeland, FL; Norman Casteel, LaPorte; Billy Casteel and Jackie Casteel, both of Panama City Beach, FL and Fred Casteel, Walkerton; 28 grandchildren; 45 greatgrandchildren; one greatgreat grandchild and two sisters, Mable Harris, Dallas, TX and Mae Burris, LaPorte. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, son, four sisters and two brothers. She was a member of the Union City Baptist Temple. Forget injuries, never forget kindnesses.

REAL SERVICES NUTRITION PROGRAM N.L. Methodist Church 656-3910 Walkerton Youth Building 586-7600 Call the day prior for reservations. Menus subject to change without notice. Due to the diets of some people, the food is not highly seasoned. OCT. 7-11 MONDAY Juice Thin sliced roast beef au jus Dressing Peas & pearl onions Tossed said with green peppers and carrots Breadstick with margarine Citrus cup Milk, tea, coffee TUESDAY Juice Chicken fillet in mushroom sauce Sweet potato patty European blend Dinner roll with margarine Watermelon Milk, tea, coffee WEDNESDAY Juice Hamburger on bun with lettuce and tomato slice Potato salad Baked beans Red gelatin with mixed Fruit Milk, tea, coffee THURSDAY Juice Sliced turkey with gravy Mashed potatoes Three bean salad Bran muffin with margarine Pineapple Milk, tea, coffee FRIDAY Juice Breaded fish quare Mashed potatoes Brussels sprouts Wheat bread with margarine Blueberry dessert Milk, tea, coffee Hawaiian Theme Used For Fall Meeting Os Ladies The Walkerton Business and Professional Women met on Thurs., Sept. 26, at the Rebekah Lodge for a dinner and business meeting. The ladies of the lodge served a delicious swiss steak dinner prior to the meeting. The committee chose a Hawaiian theme for the evening and the room was decorated with Hawaiian decor and each member was given a lei. President, Barb Osowski, welcomed all the members and three guests, Kathryn Mullet, Chris Gallino and Esther Gerber. The ways and means committee raffled off a yellow mum plant which was won by Carol Harper and a fall basket of various vegetables went to Mary Sester. Dona Platz, secretary,

read the minutes and correspondence followed by Linda Relos, treasurer, giving her report. Nedra Williams reported on behalf of the Walkerton Chamber of Commerce and Jan Davidson reported on the events of the Koontz Lake Association. Mryl Dixon gave a report on the flower committee and Shirley Ferency reported for the audit committee. Marilyn Roush, Norma Eddinger, Jan Davidson, Eileen Clark and Kathy Ganger were recognized as having birthdays during the summer months with Mrs. Clark receiving a red rose. Carole Powers was the only member present celebrating a Sept, birthday and was presented with a. bouquet. The membership discussed the scholarships that they award each year. Gail Ferency, a senior at John Glenn High School, entertained the ladies with magic, which was enjoyed by all. Door prizes were won by Linda Relos, Alfreda Onika, Eileen Clark, Ann Daley, Angela Gardner, Janet Bierly, Norma Eddinger, Alice Walker, Nedra Williams, Ruth Ullery, Helen Verkier and Carolyn Kelly. CARD CLUB NEWS The senior citizens gather on Thursdays following the REAL Services meals, in Walkerton, to play pinochle. This past week winners include Audrey Solmos at 447; Marilyn Stull at 354; Martha Young at 349 and Morris Searfoss at 314. NOTICE OF MEETING The October meeting of the GFWC Walkerton Women’s Community Club will be held on Friday, Oct. 4, at 10:30 a.m. It will be a social service meeting for making favors for Miller’s Merry Manor residents. Freda Meyer wishes to remind the members that they will need to bring a pair of scissors with them to this working meeting. Frosty mornings, A sure sign of Fall: Time for an Ad In The INDEPENDENT NEWS For The Best Deal Os All!!! God, grant us the SERENITY to accept the things we cannot change, COURAGE to change the things we can, and WISDOM I to know the difference. J