Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 133, Number 39, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 29 September 2011 — Page 2

Advmce News • Thursday, September 29,2011

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George Keesler

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lifanan I IVIBFnTI i Ciara George! of Nappanee I and David I Lee Keesler I of Niles, I Mich. announce } their engage-L ment to he r married June L 16, 2012 at ] waterrom Estates Lodge. The future bride is the daughter of Michael George of Nappanee 1

and Vida George of Nappanee. She is a 2006 graduate of Elkhart Central High School. She also graduated from Indiana University in 2010. She is currently attending Valparaiso University Law School. Tne future groom is die son of Michael and Robin Keesler of Dowagiac, Mich. He is a 2000 graduate of MarceUus Community Schools. He is currently attending SMC. He is employed by Eaton Corp., South Bend.

Suspect shot by police Elkhart County Detectives with die Indiana State Police are currently investigating a police involved shooting that occurred in Goshen around 10:20 p.m. Sunday night. The shooting, which stemmed from a pursuit, ended in the death of one man. Initial reports indicate that an officer with the Elkhart County Sheriff's Department stopped the driver of a Ford pickup truck in the area of S.R. 15 near C.R. 40 for a traffic infraction. As the deputy walked up to the pickup truck, the driver, Melvin Bledsoe HI, 47, of Goshen, accelerated in an apparent attempt to flee. The deputy pursued the truck for several minutes and was eventually assisted by officers from the Goshen Police Department as the pursuit entered Goshen. The pursuit ended after approximately 10 minutes when the suspect crashed his truck (after striking two police cars in theparking lot) into a building at 713 E. Lincoln in Goshen. The business, Faubian Plumbing, sustained damage to a garage door and wall. In the events that followed after the crash, the suspect was fatally shot by an officer. No police officers or other parties were injured in the incident. As is routine, the state police are investigating the circumstance around the police action shooting. The officer that shot Bledsoe works for the Goshen Police Department, however, his name is not being released at this time. Arrest < --.t • Justin M. Brown, 23, Nappanee, was arrested Sept. 25 by the Bremen Police Department for operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol level of .15 percent or more.

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Community

Glennis Faye Brecheisen Nov. 22,1920 Sept. 21. 2011 NAPPANEE Glennis Faye Brecheisen, 90, of 422 Maple

Lane, Nappanee, died at 7 a.m., Wednesday, at her residence. She was bom Nov. 22, 1920 in Nappanee to Noah and Mary Anglemyer Gingerich. She lived her lifetime in Nappanee. She was a 1938 graduate of Nappanee High School and attended Goshen College. Jan. 27,1945, she married Dale Brecheisen at the Nappanee Missionary Church. He preceded in death July 13,2000.

Glennis had been an employee at Pletcher Furniture for three generations. She was a lifetime member of Nappanee Missionary Church, where she served in various positions, including church pianist for many years. Her sweet spirit, commitment to payee faith and love for the Lord will be missed by those left behind. Glennis demonstrated the joy of the Lord in her daily life, and approached her time of death with great anticipation of bring with her Lord and Savior who had shown himself faithful to the end. Surviving are her sons, Ted of Noblesville and Phil (Karen) of Carmel; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchil-dren; many nieces and nephews; and a longtime friend and caregiver; Julie Reed. She was preceded in death by a sister; Marjorie Hunsberger. Friends called from 12 to 2 p.m. Monday at the Nappanee Missionary Church, where services were held at 2 p.m. Officiating was Pastor Dave Engbrecht and burial is in South Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Feed My Starving Children at Nappanee Missionary Church. The family wishes to thank Care at Home Hospice of IU Goshen General Hospital and their nurses for their care of Glennis in her final days. Online condolences may be given at www.tlyfli.com.

Deppe Steven Deppe and Betsy Sauer, Nappanee, announce the birth of a daughter bom Sept. 20 at 9:51 p.m. at Community Hospital of Bremen. Sophie Elizabeth Deppe weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces, and was 20 inches long. She was welcomed home by siblings Keating and Kylee Appleby. Maternal grandparent is the late

Ginger Sauer. Paternal grandparents include Liz and Harvey Williams, Mishawaka and Harry and Linda Deppe.

Triad hosts Drag Drop

Elkhart County Triad flaw enforcement, support services, and senior citizens working together) in cooperation with local law enforcement agencies, AARP, and South Bend Medical Foundation are offering their semi-annual Drag Drop medication drop off day Friday, Sept. 30. This is an opportunity for citizens to dispose of unused or expired

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medicines and needles (needles should be secured in hard plastic containers). Help keep water supplies and community safe by disposing of medications properly. There are seven drop off sites available throughout the county to assist local residents. A law enforcement officer and Triad volunteers will be at each of the sites. The sites and times of collections include: • Nappanee Police Department, 301 W. Lincoln St., Nappanee 8 ajn. to noon. Nappanee is the only site that will also collect Sept. 29 from 6 to 8 pan. • Interra Credit Union, 66685 S.R. 19, Wakarusa 8:30 a.m. to noon.

Burket REAL ESTATE AUCTION

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Eugene Leßoy Mikel Feb. 28,1924 Sept. 24, 2011 EDWARDSBURG, Mich. Eugene L Mikel, 87, of Edwaidsburg, Mich., was ushered from this world into the arms of his Savior Sfpt- 24, 2011. Eugene was bom to the late BSp Walter M and Bertha (Hall) Mikel in Wr Nappanee. K JjHrg He served his country proudly as fl| wsfL’jfa medic in the United States Army. JgfWf While serving he wed Norma E. JM (Sheets) June 27, 1945. Thev shared MjUF 66 years of marriage, and their love j continually grew. A kind and loving man, Eugene f -ffi' | was a man who didn't have to tell people he was a Christian and went to church. His life was a living testimony, always generous; he gave of his time, his talents, and nis living. His family fondly remembers his cheerful personality and his warm smile. Eugene was a hard working man, an outstanding provider. Up until very recently he would cut and deliver wood, a job he found much enjoyment in. Preceding Eugene in death are his parents, great-grandson Alan Jacob Mikel, his brother Stanley Mikel and nis sister, Feme Berger. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife Norma; his three sons; Wayne (Tammy) Mikel of Plymouth, Go-aid (Kathy) Mikel of Edwaidsburg, Mich., Devon (Sue) Mikel of Edwardsburg, Midi.; and his four daughters: Sharon (Ron) Pletcher of Edwardsburg, Mich., Janet Mikel of Niles, Mich., Esther Myers of Plymouth, and Marilyn (Randy) Bowman of Niles, Midi. He is also survived by 21 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, four stepgrandchildren, 16 stepgreatgrandchildren, two stepgreat-great-grandchildren, and a brother Lloyd Mikel of Elkhart. Visitation was Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011 at Coulter's Chapel Church of God, 3176 Detroit Road, Niles, Mich, from 4 to 7 p.m. Services will be Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011 at 11 a.m. with a time of visitation one hour prior at the church. Officiating the service will be Pastor Louis Staubs and Eugene's son Pastor Wayne Mikel. Those wishing to make a memorial donation may do so to Hospice at Home, 4025 Health Park Lane; St. Joseph, Ml 49085. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home, Niles. Annabelle Evans Sept. 21, 2011 NAPPANEE Annabelle Evans, 90, of LuAnn Nursing Home, Nappanee, died Wednesday at Unity Medical and Surgery Hospital in Mishawaka. She is survived by a daughter, Vonda C. (Robert) Bedward Jr., Nappanee; sons: Phillip W. Evans, Munde, Thomas D. (Elaine) Evans, Avon, and Dallas C. (Sharon) Evans, Indianapolis; daughters-in-law, Joyce Evans, Nappanee, and Betty Evans, Martin, Mich.; 18 grandchildren, 32 greatgrandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation was Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. at ThompsonLengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m., Monday at the First Brethren Church. Burial is in Hepton Union Cemetery. Jane E. (Bechtel) Mattingly Sept. 23, 2011 WAKARUSA—Jane E. (Bechtel) Mattingly, 72, of Wakarasa died Sept. 23, 2011 at her residence. She is survived by her husband, David P. Mattingly; children, Jennifer L. Mattingly of South Bend, Michael R. (Penny) Mattingly of West Lafayette, Sarah M. Mattingly of Lafayette, and Anne P. Mattingly of Wakarasa; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts to the Center for Hospice Care, Inc., 22579 Old U.S. 20 East Elkhart, IN 46516.

Raffle winner Photo provided Norma Jackson from New Paris, Ind. was the Nappanee Apple Festival raffle drawing Phil Hahn and Assoc. SIOO winner.

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