The Mail-Journal, Volume 7, Number 23, Milford, Kosciusko County, 8 July 1970 — Page 3

OBITUARIES

Carl Albert Nelson Funeral services were held “ Monday afternoon in Goshen for Carl Albert Nelson. 81, stepfather of Irvin Moist and Mrs. Cleo Blackport, both of Syracuse. He died Wednesday night at Goshen hospital due to a stroke. Mr. Nelson had been in failing health for the past two months and hospitalized with a stroke but returned to his home at Goshen. A former employee of Studebaker Corp, in South Bend and a carpenter. Nelson was named Honorary fire chief at Goshen in 1968. Born in Illinois on October 18. 1889. he was the son of John and Marie (Lindstrom) Nelson. Surviving is his wife, the former Hester Smith, whom he married Augtet 21. 1937 Other survivors in addition to the wife and two step-children are six daughters, Mrs. Merl (Betty) Schaff of Warsaw. Mrs.' Frank (Inez) Sanders and Mrs Russell (Vera)' Warden. both of Sycamore, 11}..i Mrs. James (Barbara) Blake. Moline, 111., Mrs." Russell (Marie) Hall, Jacksonville, Ore., and Mrs. Wayne (Dorrs) Hoppe of Kingston. Ill.: a son. Morris, Sycamore, Ill.; two other stepsons. a brother and a sister, 18 grandchildren and 16 stepgrandchildren. , , Burial was in Violett cemetery Mrs. John P. Trainor, Sr. Sendees were held Friday at the Syracuse Church of God for Mrs Pauline Ellen Trainor. 57. of Elkhart, sister of Mrs Donald (Phyllis Troup) Nine and Mrs. ‘ Glenn Torrance, both, of Syracuse Mrs Trainor passed away Tuesday night at Elkhart hospital where she had been a patient for two weeks,

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Born in Elkhart county July 23, 1912, she married John P. Trainor, Sr., in 1929. He survives. Other survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Jack Ostrom of Elkhart; one son, John, Jr., of Mishawaka and five grandchildren. The Rev. Victor Yeager officiated and burial was in Oak Ridge cemetery. Mrs. Maryan Hill Frisinger Funeral services were held Tuesday for Mrs. Maryan Hill Frisinger. 63, of 3119 Fairway Dr , Carmel, a former Epworth Forest resident for nearly 20 years. She died Sunday in Indianapolis. A member of the North Webster United Methodist Church, she was® born at Hartford City. Survivors include a son, a daughter, brother, sister and six grandchildren. Burial was in North Webster cemetery Mrs. Byron Hughet Services were held in Indianapolis this week for Lake Wawa* see summer resident. Mrs. Mamie A. Hughes, wife of Byron Hughes. She passed away Friday morning in the Goshen hospital at the age of 71. r In addition to the husband she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Virginia Bauer of Indianapolis. John A. Rhodes John A. Rhodes, 74, r 1 Pierceton. died Tuesday. June 30, in Whitley County hospital. He had been in failing health for two months. He was born near Pierceton January 5. 1896. to John and Elizabeth (Pegg) Rhodes and was a lifetime ‘resident of the North Webster-Pierceton area. He was a retired farmer and carpenter.

His marriage to the former Martha Roberts occurred on April 14, 1921 Surviving him are the widow; five sons. Jerry and Jack Rhodes of North Webster, Norman (Dick) Rhodes of r 1 Warsaw, Robert Rhodes of rl Pierceton, and Gordon Rhodes of Milford; three daughters. Mrs. Hal (Peg) Minear of North Webster, Mrs. Homer (Evelyn) Duke, and Mrs. William (Roseanna) Hendricks of Marion; 29 grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Shanton of Fort Wayne. He was preceded in death by one brother and seven sisters. Burial was Friday in the North Webster cemetery. Mock addition. Uva I. Thomas Mrs. Clifton (Uva I.) Thomas, 78, r 1 Leesburg, died of complications following an extended illness at 9 am. Friday at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. A resident of this area since moving here from Springfield. Ohio. 20 years ago. Mrs. Thomas was bom August 12, 1891, at Anderson to Thomas Lee and Sara Jones. She was married November 7,1910. to Mr. Thomas who preceded her in death in 1966. Mrs. Thomas was a member of the North Webster United Methodist church, the Order of • Eastern Star at Springfield. Ohio, and the Barbee Home Ec. club. Survivors include three daughters. Mrs. Frank (Dorothea) Kurth of Hobart. Mrs. Hayes ((Harriet) Hydy of Ohio, and Mrs. Charles (Mary Elizabeth) Fralick of Alexandria. Va.; one sister Mrs. Cora Cropper, Muncie; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Monday and interment was in Jones cemetery west of Muncie. Mary Amanda Rusher Mrs. Clyde (Mary' Amanda) Rusher. 88. died at 1:50 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, at the home of her daughter,, Mrs. Marion (Hazel) Deeter of Milford. She had been living in the Deeter home for eight weeks prior to her death. A native of North Webster, sne was bom July 24. 1881, to Daniel and Mary Jane (Mock) Rothenberger. On January 1. 1903, she was united in marriage to Mr. Rusher who preceded her in death June 3, 1963. She was a member of the Spring Creek Church of the Brethren. Survivors, in addition to her daughter. Mrs. Hazel Deeter

include two sons. Wilbur Rusher, Huntington and Dale Rusher, r 2 Pierceton; eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Five brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at the Spring Creek Church of the Brethren with interment in the Spring Creek cemetery Ivan B. Kline Ivan B. Kline, 77, Milford was found dead Friday afternoon at his mobile home. Death is thought to have occurred sometime Thursday from an apparent heart attack. He had been in ill health for the past several years. Mr. Kline was boro in North Webster June 28, 1893, to Nathaniel and Susanna (Brower) Kline. He had lived in Milford for 43 years. On August 27, 1919, be was married to Elsie Schiller, who preceded him in death November 9, 1965. He was a member of the North Webster Church of the Brethren, the American Legion post .in Milford, and a veteran of World War I. He was a retired barber and former justice of the peace in Milford, Survivors include two sons. Arthur of Lafayette, and Donald of Blair, Neb.; three daughters. Mrs. Claude (Norma) Hamilton. Mrs. Patricia Mason and Mrs. Stanley (Elsie) Martin, all of Milford; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one brother, Josiah of North Webster; and one sister. Mrs. Nancy Lugg of South Bend Three brothers and one sister preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, with Rev. Lee Cory officiating. Burial was in North Webster cemetery. Mrs. Mike Slove Mrs. Mike (Delia) Slove. 68. r 1 Milford, died at 12:30 p.m. Monday, in the Fountain view Place Nursing home at Elkhart following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Slove was born February 15. 1902. in Chicago. She was married to Mr. Slove who survives. Services will be held Thursday morning with burial in Mt. Carmel cemetery in Chicago. Mrs. S. A. Bauer Mrs. S. A. Bauer was found dead at her home at 330 south Main street. Syracuse this morning (Wednesday), by Mrs. Jay Peffley, a volunteer worker at Goshen hospital. Mrs. Bauer had made plans to accompany Mrs. Peffley to the hospital to visit Mr. Bauer, a patient in intensive care. The body was taken to Harris funeral home where arrangements are incomplete. LAKELAND LOCALS Mrs. S. E. Searfoss of Pasadena. Calif., and Mrs. Kenneth W’ilkins of La Jolla, Calif ~ arrived in Indiana Monday and will be visiting relatives and friends in the Elkhart and Syracuse areas before departing on the 15th. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Beer of Milford had as their week end guests three Japanese girls. The girls have been with the Beer’s daughter in Muncie and the Shrock families in Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Graff.'Mr. and Mrs John Replogle and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fehnel, all of Milford, had dinner in a Fort Wayne restaurant and attended a show Friday night. Mrs. Monnie Hunt. Dayton, Ohio, is visiting her daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Mynhier of r r Milford.

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CARD OF THANKS We would like to thank our friends, neighbors, and relatives for their cards, flowers, and other acts of sympathy during our recent bereavement of the loss of our dear wife and mother. Martin W. Levernier and family CARD OF THANKS We would like to thank our friends and neighbors for their cards, prayers, flowers, and other acts of sympathy at the passing of our mother. The Amanda Rusher family IN MEMORIAM In ever loving memory of our daddy, son, and brother, THOMAS L. GANSHORN, who passed away one year ago, July 10. More precious than diamonds. More precious than gold, God gave us a treasure to have and to hold. Then just when his life Was brightest and gay, God came down from heaven and took him away; To those of you who have your daddy, brother, or sori, Cherish him with care. For you will never know the heartache. Until the day he there. Brian and Angela Ganshorn e Max and Mary’ Ganshorn 3 Carole Beiswahger Ginger Ganshorn IN MEMORIAM Floyd M. Rensberger Died 1 year ago July 10,1969 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul; he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me; they rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou prepares! a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy, shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Psalm 23. Sadly Missed By All Who Loved Him So Much Mother, Father, Sister, Brother and In-Laws BIRTHS SMITH, Trisha Ann Mr. and Mrs. Terry Smith of r 4 Syracuse are the parents of a six pound daughter. Trisha Aim. boro July 1 at Goshen hospital. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs.' Lester Stabler and Mr. and Mrs. Gene Smith, all of Syracuse. Great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Niles and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Blue, also of the Syracuse community. KAMMERER. Shanda Rae Mr. and Mrs. Chet Kammerer of r 3 Warsaw are the parents of a daughter. Shanda Rae. born at 1 a.m. on June 30 at Goshen hospital. Shanda Rae weighed nine pounds. 104 ounces and was 21

inches in length. She has one brother Chad. > Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Paul Vincent from Washington state. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Andy Kammerer of Leesburg. Maternal great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hosted of Sparta, Mich. DRAKE, son Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Drake, r 1 Leesburg, are the proud parents of a son born Friday, July 3, at Goshen General hospital. BARNES, Francis Joseph Mr. and Mrs. Francis J. Barnes of South Bend are the proud parents of their first child, Francis Joseph 11, on Sunday. July 5. The infant was born in Saint Joseph’s hospital and weighed six pounds and 11 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Albert J. Bauer of 118 north Lake street, Syracuse and paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Barnes of Wilmington, Dela. Court News * k No Operator’s License Francisco Caserez. Jr., 16, Milford, was fined $25 for having no operator s license by jp Milo Clase of Warsaw. Fishing W ithout a License Lloyd Gift, 37, r 2 Leesburg, was fined $26 for fishing without a license by jp Milo Case of Warsaw. Improper Passing Max L. Faurote, 37, Leesburg.. was fined $23.25 for improper passing by jp Milo Clase of Warsaw. Divorce Filed The following divorce suit has been filed in Kosciusko circuit and superior courts: D. William Knapp, r 1 Leesburg, vs. Magdaline Knapp. The Knapps were married on September 19. 1934, and separated on June 23.1970. There are no minor children. Assault and Battery Earl Evans, 40, Milford, was jailed on an assault and battery warrant issed from Warsaw city court Friday. Assault and Battery Ronald G. Ballard, 37, Leesburg, was jailed on an assault and battery charge at Warsaw over the week end. ■ Booked in Jail Juan L. Galvan, 37, Milford, was booked on charges at Warsaw county jail over the Fourth of July week end. Suspended Sentence Virgil E. Edwards, 46, Leesburg, was handed down a 30day suspended jail sentence, fined $52, and operator’s license suspended for 60 days by judge Robert Burner in Warsaw city court on a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicating beverages, during the week end. Damage Suits Larrie Barrett and Joyce Barrett, Marion, have filed separate damage suits against Thomas E. Crews, of r 4 Syracuse, in Kosciusko circuit court, regarding a two-car accident at the Intersection of SR 13 and the Epworth Forest road at the north edge of North Webster June 24, 1968. The former seeks damages of $15,000 for alleged medical ex penses, injuries, loss of income and damage to his auto. Mrs. Barrett asks $5,000 in damages for her husbands injuries alleging she was “deprived of the services, society and consortium of her husband.” Asks Divorce Donald D. Smith of Syracuse has filed suit for divorce from Margaret E. Smith, and seeks custody of five children. The couple married on February 17, 1950 and separated June 22. 1970.

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Divorce Suit Audrey Barnett of r 1 North Webster has filed suit for divorce from Douglas Marzelle Barnett in Kosciusko court. The couple married January 2, 1954, and separated June 17, 1970. She seeks custody of two minor children. MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE TO BE HELD JULY 10-11 The Mental Health 3rd Biennial Governmental Affairs Institute will be held July 10 and 11 on the campus of Indiana Central College, Indianapolis. The announcement was made by Richard O. Ristine, cochairman of the Legislation and State Relations Committee of the Mental Health Association in Indiana. Mental Health leaders from all county chapters of the Association are expected to attend the seminar. The principal speaker will be Admiral (retired) Irving H. Chase, recent past president of the Massachusetts Association for Mental Health, and presently chairman. Council on Legislation and Public Policy, National Association for Mental Health. Other speakers will be Mr. Ristine, former lieutenant governor of Indiana, and Matthew E. Welsh, former governor. Also Representative Kermit O. Burrous, who will discuss legislative reform, former legislator W. Calvert Brand, whose topic will be “Do Legislators Really Care About You?” and John R. Dunigan, chairman, Governor’s Institutional Visiting Committee, who will give the keynote address. After and before meals during the two-day event there will be general discussions on such subjects as “Motivating Other Organizations to Help,”“Working for a More Effective Educational Effort,” and “The Mental Health Problem — Communicating it to Others.” Conducting a summation and review of the conclave together with some prognosis offuture activities will be Witter J. Matthews, president of Public Service Indiana, and the chief executive of the state Mental Health LAKELAND LOCALS Mr. and Mrs. Ted Baumgartner of Milford were guests for a picnic at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Price of Waubee lake over the Fourth holidays. Mrs. Bea Ruch of Milford celebrated Fourth of July visiting with Miss Martha Ruch of Syracuse. Other guests present were Mr. and Mrs. John Ruch and family of Winfield, 111., and Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Russell Krantz of Melrose Park, DI.

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Hospital Notes Mrs. William Troup, r 2 Leesburg, was admitted last Tuesday to the Goshen General hospital and was discharged later in the week. Paul Rueh of Milford who suffered a stroke several weeks ago is still confined to the hospital and is to undergo therapy. Mearl R. Spicher, r 1 Leesburg, was treated in the emergency room of Murphy Medical center over the week end. ’ Jospeh Cassell, r 1 Leesburg, was treated in the emergency room of Murphy Medical center over the week end. Steve Hartley, Leesburg, was treated in the emergency room of Murphy Medical Center at Warsaw Monday. Michael Brinkman, 29, Syracuse was admitted to Goshen hospital in fair condition for injuries in a fall while working at the Proof Co., Goshen. Mrs. Robert Dean of Syracuse has been released to her home. Tim George of r 3 received treatment in the emergency room of Murphy Medical Center, Warsaw on Friday. Mrs. Kenneth Elson of Syracuse entered Lutheran hospital in Fort Wayne today (Wednesday) for major surgery Friday. Receiving treatment in the emergency room of Murphy Medical Center, Warsaw, over the week .end ware Joe Clark of r 1 North Webster and Mark* K. Workman of Syracuse. Mrs. Lillian Cole was transferred from Goshen hospital to Elkhart hospital Tuesday morning. , Kurman Dale Jessop' of Milford entered Saint Mary’s hospital at Rochester, Minn., July 1. His room number is 4-102. , Lyle Seifferts Observe 45th Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. 1 Lyle W. Seiffert of r 2 Syracuse, were guests of honor at a dinner in Goshen Monday evening in observance of their 45th wedding anniversary The couple married in Goshen on July 6, 1925. She was the former Helen Hilda Maraviov. They have 15 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Among the guests were two daughters, • Mrs. Eugene (Maryrose) Henning of Syracuse and Mrs. George W. (Barbara) Hay 111 of Goshen. Their youngest daughter, Mrs. Louis (Patricia) Siri of Goshen was out of town and missed the event.

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