Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 109, Number 32, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 1 January 1986 — Page 5
Obituaries... Gerard Matkovich Sept. 34,1906-Dec. 16,1965 Gerard Matkovich, 79, 301 MomIngside Drive, Nappanee, died ' December 16, at Perrysburg, Ohio at the home of his daughter, after a short illness. Bom September 24, 1906, at Otok Hvar, Yugoslavia, he had served as an officer in the Yugoslav Royal Navy during the second World War. He also served with the British Navy at Malta and in Egypt. He immigrated to the United States in 1948. Surviving are Mrs. Matkovich (Mary); his daughter, Ita Rusin, formerly of Nappanee, and two grandsons, William and John Rusin. Mr. Matkovich retired from Wilson and Company, Chicago, in 1969, and had resided in Nappanee for 10 years, where he was a member of St. Isidore's Church. Funeral mass was at St. Rose Cathedral in Perrysburg, Friday, December 20, and burial was at St. Rose Cemetery. Delbert V. Culp Feb. 2,1941 -Dec. 20,1985 Delbert V. Culp, 44, National City, California, formerly of Nappanee, died December 20, at National City, the victim of a violent crime. Bom February 2, 1941, in Goshen, he was the son of Roy and Lucille (Long) Culp, Nappanee. He married Virginia Holderfield in 1980, and she survives. Mr. Culp had attended Syracuse High # School, and, for the past 14 years, was employed by the Welder Specific Ordinance Co., Inc. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1964-68. He was a member of the VFW Post 2111 in Chula Vista, California, and a member of the International Machinists Union Local 382. Surviving with Mrs. Culp and his parents are two sisters: Mrs. James (Irene D.) Gunn, Goshen, and Mrs. Donald (Carolyn Sue) Gieger, Nappanee. The Rev. George L. Swank, New Paris Missionary Church, conducted services Sunday afternoon, December 29, at the Thompson & Yoder Funeral Home, and burial was at Yellow Creek Cemetery, where military graveside rites were also held. Memorials may be given to Riley Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis. William Marsh Word has been received of the death of William Marsh, 64, Toledo, Ohio, on Saturday, December 21. Mr. Marsh was bom in Swanton, Ohio, the son of William H. and Mary (Ducat) Marsh. He is survived by his widow, Elizabeth; sons Ersel W. and George L. and a daughter, Mrs. Kathleen Donaldson, all of Toledo; a daughters Mrs. Amelia Fincher and Mrs. Vicki Ann Ingle, both of Nappanee; a brother, Charles; sisters: Mrs. Minnie Schroeder, Mrs. Hattie Hart and Mrs. Hester Landis, all of Toledo, and 16 grandchildren. The Birkenkamp-Walter Mortuary was in charge of arrangements, with services and burial in Toledo. , Anna T.Strycker July 7,1892-Dec. 23,1985 Anna T. Strycker, 93, formerly of 203 N. Elm St., Nappanee, died Monday, December 23, at Fountainview Place, Goshen, where she had resided since 1981. Bom July 7, 1892, in Hastings, Nebraska, she had lived in the Nappanee area since 1950. She married Ora C. Strycker in 1916, and he preceded her in death, in 1948. She was a member of the First Brethren Church, Nappanee. Surviving are a son, . Wayne Strycker, Avilla, five grandchildren and several step-great grandchildren. A son, Harold; a brother, George Jensen, and two sisters, Betty Lehman and Elizabeth Snider, preceded her in death. The Rev. Alvin Shifflett conducted services Thursday afternoon at the Thompson A Yoder Funeral Home, with graveside services at Union Center Cemetery. Josephine Parcel! Mar. 12,1916-Dec. 26,1985 Josephine Parcell, 70, Goshen, died December 26, at her home, after an extended illness. Bom March 12,1916, in Wellsboro, she married Charles R. Parcell on March 12, 1938. He died March 7, 1973. Survivors include a daughter; four sons; four grandchildren; a great grandchild; five sisters-among them, Mrs. Marian Martz, Nappanee, and a brother. Services were held Sunday afternoon, at the First Brethren Church, New Paris, where she was a member. The Rev. Robert P. Bischof officiated. Burial was at New Paris Cemetery. Arrangements were by Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home. Mrs. Parcell had worked as a volunteer with the Goshen General Hospital Auxiliary, and memorials may be made to that group or to her church. %
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An evening of gospel music is planned for Thursday, January 9, at the North Wood High School auditorium. The program begins at 7p.m. and will feature The Florida Boys, from Cantonment, Florida. The group is a southern gospel quartet which has been singing full time for the last 30 years. They have travelled all over the world. Their song, “When He Was on the
James S. McQuinn Nov. 5,1918-Dec. 24,1985 James S. McQuinn, 67, 253 E. Market St., Nappanee, died Tuesday, December 24, at Elkhart General Hospital, where he had been a patient for two days. Bom November 5, 1918, in New
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JAMES S. MCQUINN ' * Castle, he was the son of Carl and Pauline (Bradway). He married Martha B. Blakeney on November 23,1944, in Decatur, Illinois, and she survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Natalie C. McQuinn, Longmont, Colorado; two sons: James McQuinn, Jr., Belvadere, Illinois, and Allen Bradway McQuinn, Springfield, Ohio; two grandsons: Michael Brian McQuinn and Steven Bradway McQuinn, and three stepgranddaughters: Dee Dee McQuinn, Heather McQuinn and Connie McQuinn. Mr. McQuinn had resided in Nappanee for 22 years. He attended Decatur High School, and graduated from Georgia Military Academy, and Carrier Heating and Air Conditioning Training School. His grandparents founded the Hoosier Cabinet Company in New Castle. Mr. McQuinn had served as the assistant sales manager for Geneva Kitchens. Geneva, Illinois, prior to moving to Nappanee. He served as general sales manager for Coppes Kitchens, Nappanee; was owner of McQuinn Supply Company, Inc.; former manager at the Nappanee License Branch; former executive secretary of the Nappanee Chamber of Commerce and the first Nappanee City Judge. He had also served as precinct committee chairman for the Republican party. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Nappanee, where he served as an elder
Cross, I Was on His Mind”, has been on the gospel music charts for the past 11 months, and has been a hit across the country. Also appearing on the program will be The Carpenter’s Tools, a gospel men’s quartet from Wakarusa. This group is known for its harmony and inspiring songs. Everyone is invited to attend this free gospel concert. A love offering will be received.
and a deacon; was active with Boy Scouts, serving as a scoutmaster in Geneva, for seven years. He was also a member of the F.0.P., 1.0.0. F in Decatur, and a former of Nappanee Kiwanis. Services were conducted by the Rev. Kent Borgaard, Elkhart General Hospital Chaplain, Thursday evening, December 26, at the Nappanee Presbyterian Church. Arrangements were by Thompson and Yoder Funeral Home. Burial was at South Mound Cemetery. Lowell M. Roose ■ May 12,1695 - Dec. 28,1985 Lowell M. Roose, 90, 1651 E. Market St., Nappanee, died Saturday, December 28, enroute to Doctor’s Hospital, Sarasota, Florida, after suffering a heart attack at his winter home, 3901 Bahia Vista, Lot 24, Sarasota. Bom May 12, 1895, in Marshall County, he was a lifetime resident of tliis area, and the son of Willis A. and Maryß. (Wisler) Roose. His first marriage was to Florence L. Taggart on June 24,1919, at South Bend. She died June 20,1968. He then married M. Gertrude Sechrist Richmond on January 14’ 1971, and she survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Mary Nola Roose, Logansport; a son, Willis A. Roose, Indianapolis; two step-daughters: Allegra Richmond, South Bend and Mrs. Floyd (Katherine) Eby, Wakarusa; two step-sons: Wade Richmond, Wakarusa, and John B. Richmond, Murfreesboro, Tennessee; two sisters: Mrs. Dorothy Cork, Nappanee, and Mrs. Willard M. (Doris) Naylor, also of Nappanee; two grandchildren and a great grandson. Two sisters preceded him in death. Mr. Roose had been a farmer at one time. He was also a former Nappanee Chief of Police, and, in 1957 became Nappanee Postmaster, where he served until his retirement. He was a 1914 graduate of Nappanee High School, and served in WWI.
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In concert The Carpenter’s Tools (top photo), and The Florida Boys (bottom photo) will present a renrert of gospel music on Thursday, January 9, at 7p.m., in the North Wood High School auditorium. The concert will be free, and the public is encouraged to attend. A love offering will be received.
4-H members plan stay in Japan Since 1980, Indiana 4-H famUies have hosted 280 Japanese children through the LABO exchange program. This summer, a group of Indiana 4-H members will travel to Japan. This opportunity wUI not be offered again until 1988. This four-week exchange features home stays with Japanese families. Any Indiana 4-H member, from 12 years of age through collegiate age, is eligible to participate. Those who have participated in the LABO exchange program are encouraged to do so again. Applications are available from the Elkhart County Extension Office, with the first deposit due by January 15, 1986. For further information, please call the office at 533-0554. Mr. Roose was a member of American Legion Post 154, Nappanee, Lodge 566 FA AM, and the First Brethren Church in Nappanee. He was also a former postmaster for Nappanee. Mr. Roose was also a member of Bashor Council No. 15 RASM, Goshen Commandery No. 50, Knights Templar, South Bend Scottish Rite and Orak Shrine at Michigan City. Friends may call Wednesday from 2-sp.m. and 7-9p.m., at the Thompson A Yoder Funeral Home. There will be Masonic Services at 9p.m. The Rev. Alvin Shifflett will conduct services Thursday at 1:30p.m. at the funeral home, with burial at Bremen Cemetery. Military graveside rites will be conducted. Memorials may be made to the building fund of the First Brethren Church. f .
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Union Center ThyraKeiser The Alan Masts, Vicki and Tony, Goshen; the Marion Carpenters and Joshua, and the Mark Chupp family were Christmas evening guests of the Andy Masts. Sunday afternoon, December 22, the Homer Millers and the Eugene Hershbergers visited the Doug Yoders and their new son, Gregory Alan. Mrs. Dean Culp, Darlene and Jeffrey, and Mr. and Mrs. Mark George and Josh visited Mr. and Mrs. Roy Knoll, Fountain City, Saturday, December 21. Christmas Day guests of Mrs. George Reed, Sr., were Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Kuhn and Michael, Bremen, Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Reed, Vonnie Greenhill, Pam Reed and James Reed, Woodland. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Snider spent Christmas Day with the Dana Snider family, in Middlebury. The Larry Millers, Shoals, and the Glen Bontragers, Madison, were Monday overnight guests of the Homer Millers. Christmas Eve overnight and Christmas Day, they were joined by the Vernon Bachers, Wolford, North Dakota, the Joni Schrocks, Madison, the Dale Slabaughs, and the Lyle Millers. Christmas Day guests of the Dean
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Culps were Mr. and Mrs. Joyce Culp, Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Culp, Bruce Culp and Kristie, Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Culp and Renae, the Everett Freed family, Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Mitchlin, Mr. and Mrs. Mark George and Josh, Mr. and Mrs. Rich Love, Elkhart, and Debbie Chika, Culver. Mr and Mrs. Roger Keiser and Mr. and Mrs. Dann Keiser were Christmas Eve guests of Mr. and Mrs. Phil Keiser, South Bend. The Roger Keisers also spent the night and Christmas Day with them. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dawes and Lori were Friday overnight guests of the Dan Sniders. The Union Center Youth will have their New Year’s Eve party at the church, beginning at7:3op.m. Sunday evening, the Union Center Home and Family Committee will have a fun and games night, from 6-8:30. ' Mr. and Mrs. Larry Snider and Melissa, New Paris, visited Mr. and Mrs. Dan Snider, Sunday afternoon.
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