Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 121, Number 22, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 3 June 1998 — Page 5

Obituaries Goldie Faulkner Oct. 8, 1906-May 21, 1998 Goldie Faulkner, 91, LuAnn Nursing Home, Nappanee, former- ; ly of Warsaw, died Thursday, May ; 21, unexpectedly, in .the emer- • gency room at Community Hospital of Bremen. Bom October 8, 1906, in ; Nappanee, she was the daughter of ; Ambrose and Mary (Miller) ; Wyman. She was a resident of : Warsaw for the past 20 years. She ; married Roy Faulkner in 1924, and 1 he preceded her in death in June ; 1962. I Mrs. Faulkner was a homemak;er and member of the Gospel £ Tabernacle Church in Warsaw, P where memorials may be made. £ Surviving are a son, Lyle and Z Beckie Faulkner, Nappanee; five r grandchildren, 14 great-grandchil- £ dren and one great-great-grand-r child. She was preceded in death 'f by a daughter, Mary Lou Reid, and 5 four sisters. r The Rev. John Reid officiated at - Sunday, May 24, services, held at ; Deaton Funeral Home, Bourbon, ; with burial at Sandridge Cemetery, -Bourbon. ?L. Richard Stoops CJune 11, 1929-May 28, 1998 •I L. Richard Stoops, 68, 1605 E. Sheridan St., Warsaw, died ‘Thursday morning, May 28, at Kosciusko Community Hospital. Bom June 11, 1929, in Nappanee, he was the son of LaMar and Opal (Walters) Stoops, . and had resided in Warsaw since I 1951. ;' He married Dora Jane Nay, ; January 3, 1951, and she survives. ; Also surviving are three daughters: | Susan Carol Stoops, Tulsa, ; Oklahoma; Mary Jeanne Wise, City, Missouri and Ann Stoops, Chicago, !‘lllinois; a son, Steven Richard ‘.-Stoops, Warsaw; two brothers: R. Stoops, Mankato, and Thomas V. Stoops, and his mother, Opal W. !*Stoops, Wakarusa. !•; He was preceded in death by his father. V" Mr. Stoops earned a bachelor’s ! degree ion government from ! Indiana University-Bloomington, ! in 1951. He had served as business '• relations manager for United ' Telephone for 38 years, retiring in 1989. He was a member of the Warsaw United Methodist Church, land worked with Jaycees and Mobile Meals. McHatton-Sadler Funeral jChapel, Warsaw, had charge of arrangements. There were no services. Burial was at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw, with private Services held there. - Memorials may be made to the Kosciusko County Council on Aging, Mobile Meals Program. Kendall E. Biller May 15, 1925-May 29, 1998 Kendall E. Biller, 73, 9886N 425 W, Milford, died Friday, May 29, at home, following a ninemonth illness. -- Bom May 15, 1925, in Milford, he was the son of Henry and Daisy (Tusing) Biller, and a lifetime area resident. He married Helen Maxine McCuen, June 16,1945, at Mt. Tabor Church of God, Nappanee, and she survives. Mr. Biller was a graduate of Atwood High School, and was a farmer and Moor Mans Manufacturing Feed Salesman. He •Iso sold DeKalb Seed Com. He was a member of Hasting Island Chapel United Methodist Church. Surviving with Mrs. Biller are two sons: Kent G. Biller, Osceola and Blane E. Biller, Milford; five grandchildren, five great-grand-children; three sisters: Mrs. Harold (Joy) Gawthrop, Goshen; Mrs. Paul (Lucy) Hollar, Syracuse and Mrs. Virgil (Pansy) Stump, Jr., Sebring, Florida. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Connie J. Smith, in 1997, a brother and two sisters. . The Rev. Noel Reed conducted services Monday afternoon, June L at Hasting Island Chapel United Methodist Church, with burial at Stony Point Cemetery. Arrangements were with TTiompson-Lengacher and Yoder Funeral Home. -Memorials may be given to the Hasting Island Chapel United Methodist Church or to the Kosciusko County Cancer Society.

First Presbyterian Church Heritage at Main Street Nappanee (219) 773-3773 Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Church 10:00 a.m.

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by Laurie Lechlitner Did you ever notice that most pets reflect their owners? For instance, our dog is rather portly, a bit sloppy at times, and has spider webs in his doghouse. He’s the dingy intellectual type —Mr. Peabody without the spectacles. The immaculate, white-haired woman next door walked by with her new puppy. They both have the regal strut of royal personages, proud of their heritage. Snowball descended from a line of Eskimo Spitz show dogs. With manicured nails and high-heeled paws, she walks her owner on a red leash both morning and evening. Both hold their long snouts in the air. Charley owns a bulldog named Dot. Actually, her Christian name is Dorothy. She has the square jaw and pushed-in face of her owner. Both smoke Dutch Master cigars. The other evening we were having a backyard barbecue for the neighbors. Our good friend Su Wan showed up with her Siamese cat, Sing-Sang. The cat was dressed in a gray fur evening gown and diamond collar. Su wore a skin-tight spandex jumpsuit (basic black), giving her the long, sleek look of a feline. “Nice outfit,” snorted Pot-bel-lied Pete. His pug nose and pointed ears gave him the look of the Hampshires he raises out on the farm. Gail came bringing a mousesized portion of cheese squares. Her children own a rat named Harold. “I’m so busy from my maze of activity, I’m dizzy,” she squeaked, twitching her nose in nervous anticipation, her beady little eyes scanning the crowd. She scampered into a lawn chair behind a pine tree .and we didn’t see her for the rest of the evening. “I just love your new permanent!” I exclaimed, surveying Mademoisselle Dußlanc in a halo of black ringlets framing her long face. “And how is your French poodle, Fee Fee, after her gall bladder operation?” asked my husband, Brian, with real concern. “She had a wee bit of trouble at first. But she is doing very well now. Monsieur,” Mademoiselle answered in a throaty whisper. Ed Heffer was moody that evening. “My cow, Eleanor, won’t give enough milk to wet a cat’s whiskers,” he said.

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Party Animals

Emma Mae clucked with laughter at Ed’s dilemma. “You oughta raise chickens,” she asserted with fork in hand, as she pecked at her plate. “That’s just ducky!” exclaimed Malory while waddling past. “We entered Donald in the Ugly Duckling Contest at the county fair. First prize is a trip to Disney World. Do you think we’ll win?” “The answer is nay,” Fred Gallop spoke up, shaking the mane of blonde hair that hangs down his back. Fred’s a free spirit who speaks his mind. “That duck of yours is as nondescript as an old

Contemporary service added at United Methodist

The Nappanee United Methodist Church has announced the addition of anew worship experience. Beginning June 7, an early worship service will be added, to reflect a more relaxed atmosphere. The new schedule includes an 8:15-9a.m.; Sunday School for all ages, 9:15-10:10a.m.; traditional worship, 10:30-11:30a.m. Between services there will be a time for coffee and fellowship. Childcare is available at all services, and everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. Persons who may be intimidated by the rituals of traditional worship may find this early service of worship interesting. Questions may be directed to the church office, 219-773-4183. 'Sonlight Island' theme for Bible School The Union Center Church of the Brethren, located at the comer of CRSO and CRII, Nappanee, will host a Vacation Bible School, June 8-12. Classes from 6:30-8:30p.m. will be for children ages three years through sixth grade, and will follow the tneme “Sonlight Island: Living in the Warmth of God’s Love.” Everyone is welcome, and those who are interested are asked to call the church, 773-4295, to register.

YOUNG GRADUATES— Students at Union Center Day Care held graduation ceremonies, Friday, May 22. Parents of infants, toddlers and preschoolers left their daily schedules at home and work to watch the little graduates march to the tune of ‘Pomp and Circumstance.' Pictured at top: Sarah Adams secures Brandon Raster's cap before helping him with his gown. Bottom: Students performed several songs to display their learning skills prior to the awarding of diplomas. (AN photos by Merrie Chapman)

main. I’m entering my horse, Hugo, in the barrel races.” We waved good-bye to our friends when the evening was over. “Drive carefully,” my husband barked, as Ed Heffner pulled his green John Deere tractor from our driveway. “It sure was a fun evening, wasn’t it?” I glowed in the aftermath, jerking my head to clear a patch of vision obstructed by my shaggy bangs. “We sure are a group of party animals,” Brian laughed, “Yeah,” I reflected, “literally.”

The church is located at 301 E. Market St., Nappanee. North Main schedules Bible School The North Main Street Mennonite Church will sponsor Bible School classes for children ages four years through eighth grade, June 15-19. Classes will be held from 6:15-8:15 each evening. The sessions are open to children throughout the community.

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Nappanee Advance News Wednesday, June 3, 1998

Brethren plan picnic in the park

Members and friends of the Nappanee Church of the Brethren, Mack Drive, are invited to share in the church picnic, to be held Sunday, June 7, at Stauffer Park. This will follow the morning worship service, which begins at 10a.m., at the church. Everyone is asked to bring their own hot dogs or hamburgers for grilling, and a dish of food to share. Drink, buns and condiments will be provided, as well as plates, Preschoolers graduate Union Center Day Care held graduation ceremonies for the Class of 1998, May 22. Graduates included infants Regan Beck, Mikayla Bedward, Dylan Carter, Kyle Crawford, Jenna Ely, Arika Flickinger, Alexandra Freshour, Clay Sterling and Lauren Streit. Cheryl Ramer is the head teacher of that class. Nora Hershberger is the assistant. Toddlers; Rylee Beck, Taylor Clark, Olivia Clem, Jacob Deeter, Tyler Hartwell, Nick Merryman, Krisandra Mize, Abigail Najacht, Brady Rouch, Rachel Rowsey, Sydney Shuff. Teachers are Brenda Bitting, head, and Sarah Cramer, assistant. Early Preschool: Benjamin Baker, Brynne Flickinger, Connor Gasper, Jordan Graber, Tristan Harper, Devon Hunsberger, Hannah Leeper, Rheana Roose, Carlie Salinas, Gabrielle Slabaugh, Myleah Slagle, Caitlin Smith, Shelby Stahly and Inger Yoder. Teachers: Katrina Yeiter, head, and Mary Jane Kuhns, assistant. Preschool: Shaylee Bedward, Morgan Bowman, Andrew Boyd, AJ Carter, Joshua Chrisman, Jacob Flickinger, Calla Gillins, Paige Gochenour, Lorraine Hakes, Sydney Lefebvre, Khristian Lyle, Kayla Mast, Darren Miller, Taylor Moneyheffer, Kyle Najacht, Brandon Raster, Trevor Couch, Brandon Rowsey, Dylan Streeter, Jordan Thompson, Austin Truex, Collin Tucker, Evan Walker, Haley Weaver, Spencer Weaver, Ryan Whitcraft, Tiffany Whitcraft and Crystal Wise. Teachers: Shelly Bontrager, head, Janelle Salinas, assistant.

VICTORYgPENTER £9* Former Union Center School At the comer of CR 48 SCR 11 Mike Yutzy, Pastor 69954 CR 11 • Nappanee IN 46550 (219) 773-2611 Service Tlmee • Sun. fc3o AM • Wad. 7:00 PM AM An Welcome

napkins, etc. There will be lots of time for fellowship and games. Persons attending may want to bring along lawn chairs for more comfortable seating. Reminder Centennial Weekend celebration is set for July 18-19, with a variety of activities to take place. There will also be a historical exhibit, showing the congregation’s first 100 years of existence. This will include slides, photos, newspaper clippings, old books and more, with Fred and Evelyn Culp in charge of the display. More information on the celebration will be published soon, but mark your calendars now, and plan to participate in this celebration. The church’s graduates were recently honored during morning worship. They included Erica Housour, graduating from North Wood High School; Ryan Miller, graduating from Northwest College in Lima, Ohio, and Ayako Yoshinova, an exchange student from Japan, who received a certificate from North Wood High School. She has been living with the John Ulery family. She will graduate from her high school in Japan next year. Sunday School classes for persons of all ages begin at 9a.m. each Sunday, with the morning worship service following at 10:00. Lisa Hufford is pastor. You are welcome.

EARLY NAPPANEE On Monday, March 22, 1875, when the village of Nappanee was barely three and one-half months old, Dr. James S. Smith received his credentials as postmaster, and a regular post office was established. The present federal building was opened October 31, 1935.

FIRST CHURCH OF GOD Senior Pastor: Rev. Brad Kendall Associate Pastor: Bryan Kratzer Visitation Pastor: Rev. Robert Fields Phone: 219-773-7743 Services: Wed. 7 pm Sun. 10:30 am (Sunday School 9:30 am) ' * '-'Sfrf.% pm '"' '* "A place where people become whole and holy to the glory of God. ’

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