The Mail-Journal, Volume 8, Number 43, Milford, Kosciusko County, 24 November 1971 — Page 5

OBITUARIES

Mrs. Almeda Fuller Mrs. Almeda (Ella) Fuller. 97, died at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, at the Orn nursing home, Milford, where she had resided for three years. Mrs. Fuller was born April 5, 1874, in Elkhart county near Nappanee, the daughter of Conrad and Susan (Killian) Leatherman. On August 6, 1892 she married Victor Fuller and he passed away November 21,“ 1949. She was a member of the Milford Christian church, an honorary member of the Waubee Grange and a member of the Order of Eastern Star Chapter 160. Survivors include two sons, Floyd and Royce, both of Milford; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and one brother. Guy Leatherman of New Paris. One son, one daughter, three brothers and three sisters preceded her in death. Funeral services were, conducted at 1:30 this afternoon (Wednesday) in the funeral home at Milford. Carl Shearer, pastor of the Milford Christian church, officiated and burial was in the Milford cemetery. John D. Hochstetler John D Hochstetler. 93, r 3 Nappanee, father of Mrs. Herbert Miller, Milford, died Friday <rt 2:45 p.m in Bremen hospital. He had been ill for two weeks He was born near Nappanee on December 24, 1877, the son of Daniel and Magdalena (Schlabach) Hochstetler and wa* a lifetime resident of the community. On February 4, 1904. he married the former Jemima Detweiler. She preceded him in death in 1962 Mr Hochstetler was a retired farmer and member of the old Order Amish church Other survivors include seven sons; five other daughters; 90 grandchildren; 179 greatgrandchildren; two half brothers; and two half sisters Funeral services were held Monday at the Henry Mast residence with Bishop Eli Yoder officiating Burial was in Weldy cemetery A funeral home in Bremen was in charge of arrangements. Milo J. F. Yoder Milo J F Yoder. 80, r 2 Middlebury, brother of Mrs. Pete (Edna) Yoder. Milford, died at 11 a.m. Sunday at Goshen hospital. He had been admitted on November 16 after suffering a stroke at his home He was born in Lagrange county on December 7, 1890. He lived in Kansas a number of years and moved to the Clinton township area east of Goshen where he farmed for many years About a year ago, he moved to his present home west of Middlebury On January 16. 1913, he married the former Polly Bontrager She preceded him in death on January 16, 1969 Surviving in addition to the sister are three daughters; three sons; 36 grandchildren; 21 greatgrandchildren, three other

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sisters; two half brothers; and three half sisters. Funeral services were held today (Wednesday) at 10 a.m. at the Fair Haven A.M. church with Bishop David Bontrager and Rev. Elmer Miller officiating. Burial was in Thomas cemetery. A funeral home in Middlebury was in charge of acrangements. Emery E. Wiseman Emery Emerson Wiseman, 49, of r 6 Warsaw, brother of Jack Wiseman. North Webster, died unexpectedly in his sleep early Tuesday morning. Bom in Warsaw on August 1, 1922 he lived in the Warsaw community all of his life. His parents were Charles and Elsie (Studer) Wiseman. A contractor, he was united in marriage on February 24.1946 to Jean Bailey, and she survives. Mr. Wiseman was a member of the Barbee Community Church, veteran of WW 11. and member of the Leesburg Masonic lodge. No. 181; Scottish Rite at Fort Wayne; and American Legion post 253, North Webster. Also surviving are one son. Gerald Wiseman of the U.S. Navy; one daughter, Mrs. Jeff (Marta) Hamman at home; one other brother. Leslie Wiseman of South Whitley; and two sisters, Mrs. Carl (Fem) Conrad and Mrs. Walter (Jessie) Tobias, both of Nappanee. One brother, one sister and one son preceded him in death Friends may call at the HarrisTroxel funeral home, North Webster, from 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday and 2-4 and 7-9 on Thursday. Senices will be held at the funeral home Friday at 1 p.m. with Rev. Bryce Foster officiating. Interment will be in Oswego cemetery. Masonic services will be held Thursday evening at 7:30. There will be a military graveside senice also. II BIRTHS ESTEP, Jamie Elane Mr. and Mrs. Raud Estep, r 1 box 35 Milford, are parents erf a new baby daughter, Jamie Elane, born at 10:40 am. Thursday, No/. 18, at Goshen hospital. The new infant weighed nine pounds and was 21 inches in length Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Jay Van Sickle, r 2 Cromwell, and paternal grandmother is Mrs Darlene Gall. Nappanee. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kaiser are great-grandparents. Jamie Elane has a half sister, Melissa Morrow who is five years old and a half brother, Scott Estep, who is also five years old. HOLSCLAW son Mr. and Mrs. David Holsclaw, Leesburg, are the parents of a son bom Tuesday, Nov. 16. at Goshen hospital. The new infant weighed six pounds, nine ounces

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Pierceton Youth Killed In Truck-Train Accident

Funeral services will be held at

1 p.m. Friday at the Pierceton Presbyterian church for an 18-year-old Pierceton youth who was president of the senior class at the new Whitko high school at South Whitley Rites will be conducted by Rev. Fred Roeger, pastor of the church, for Rickie W. Osborn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leland Osborn, of r 2 Pierceton, well known dairy farmer and farm auctioneer. < The youth was killed instantly at 6:12 p.m. Monday when the pick-up truck he was driving struck an eastbound Penn Central train at an unmarked crossing one block west of state road 5 in Larwill. Young Osborn was northbound when he hit the train, en route to the home of a young lady friend. He suffered a crushed chest, skull fracture and fractures of his left leg along with other injuries. Observing the accident were engineer W'illiam F. McNutt and conductor Thomas J. Roth, both of Fort Wayne, riding in engine number 7193 at the head of the 16car train. They said Osborn failed to stop for the crossing. Damage to the truck was $2,400, and S3OO to the train. The truck was carried approximately 186 feet east along the tracks. Investigating officers were state trooper Hugh Geiger, Whitley county sheriff Harold Taulbee and Whitley county coroner Warren Niccum. The Osborns had another son, Ross, who was killed April 5,1969 when he was struck by a truck on road 30 near Fort Wayne. A third son. Robert, survives. Rickie was born November 12, 1953 at Warsaw to Leland and Edith Osborn and was a lifelong resident of the Pierceton area. Popular Youth Rickie Osborn was a popular youth and his parents were duly

Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Walter McCool, Warsaw. and paternal grandfather is Roger Holsclaw. Leesburg. ” WADE daughter Mr. and Mrs. John Wade of r 3 Syracuse are the parents of a daughter born Monday, Nov. 22, at Goshen hospital. DAY, Eunice Eileen Mr. and Mrs. Richard Day, 518 South Main street, Syracuse, are the parents of an eight pound one ounce daughter, Eunice Eileen born on Sunday, Nov. 21, at Goshen hospital. • The newborn has two brothers, Paul, 9, and Phillip, 3, and one sister, Beth, 7.

CARDS THANKS

IN MEMORIAM In loving Memory of Richard Hunsberger ' April 22,1917 to November 29,1970 Mrs. Richard Hunsberger and family CARD OF THANKS Words cannot express the appreciation and thanks to all who sent me cards, letters and flowers while 1 was in the Goshen hospital. Special thanks to Rev. Burcham and the many others for your kindness and prayers < Gratefully Mrs Dessel Read

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"Wk RICKIE W. OSBORN proud of him. He was president of his class in his sophomore, junior and senior years, and would have presided over the first graduating class at the new Whitko high schoolat South Whitley. He was treasurer of his freshman class, was a member of the National Honor Society, and was FFA president in his junior year. He was also district FFA secretary in his junior year. Active in 4-H activities he held a membership for nine years, and had served as secretary, recreation leader and song leader. He was a member of the Pierceton Presbyterian church. Interment will be in the Hillcrest cemetery. Friends may view the body at the Wyman funeral home in Pierceton’ after 7 p.m. Wednesday, after 2 p.m. Thursday, and until noon Friday, then at the church until the hour of the service.

Hospital Notes Murphy Medical Center MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Admissions Mrs. Lillian Quinn of Leesburg. Dismissals Mrs. Richard L. Moore of r 3 Syracuse. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16 Mr. and Mrs. Everett Dausman of r 5 Warsaw are parents of an eight pound, seven ounce son bom at 2:12 p.m. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Drabenstott of r 2 Macy and paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Vern Dausman of Leesburg. WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 17 Dismissals Mrs. Dale Fawley of r 1 Leesburg. -9 THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 18 Admissions Miss Audrey Drabenstott, box 91 Leesburg. SATURDAY. NOVEMBER 20 Admissions Harold E. Hammaker of r 2 Leesburg. Dismissals Audrey A. Drabenstott of Leesburg Emergency Room Eric J. May of r 1 Leesburg. SUNDAY. NOVEMBER 21 Admissions Stephen T. Hatcher of r 1

Leesburg. Dismissals Harold E. Hammaker of r 2 I.«eesburg. Goshen General TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16 Admissions Mary M. Andres. Leesburg. Dismissals Mrs. Dessel M. Read, 618 South Harrison street, Syracuse. Mrs. Doris Harley, r 3 box 117 Syracuse. WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 17 Admissions Mrs. George (Lillie) Auer, r 1 Milford. Phyllis Blauser. r 2 Milford. James M. Searfoss. Syracuse. Dismissals Mrs. Emilv V. Bishop, r 2 Milford. Mrs. Nancy L. Coy, 118 Allen street, Syracuse. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Admissions Ned Hunsberger. r 1 Milford. Dismissals Jacob Tusing, r 1 Leesburg. Delmar L. Baker, r 1 Leesburg Elsie G. Stucky. 418 South Lake street, Syracuse. Joseph Rutka, r 4 box 43-D, Syracuse. Harold M. Bassett, 325 East Boston street, Syracuse. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Rodney Jessop, one-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jessop, r 1 New Paris, underwent major surgery. Dismissals Mrs. David Holsclaw and son, box 243 Leesburg. Phyllis E. Blauser. r 2 Milford. Emerson P. Neff, r 1 Syracuse. Shirley A. Johnson, r 4 box 38C 2 Syracuse. SATURDAY. NOVEMBER 20 Dismissals Sally Perales, box 152 Milford. Mrs. Lynn E. Estep and infant daughter, r 1 Milford. Mrs. Severa L. Ritter, 612 Baltimore street, Syracuse. Aaron Collinsworth, 107 Portland street, Syracuse. Mrs. Daisy E. Heyde, 112 North Shore drive. Syracuse. MONDAY. NOVEMBER 22 Admissions Mrs. Carl (Mary) Duncan, box 45 Milford Helen K. Leeman, Milford. Ethel M. Hughes, r 4 Syracuse. WHITLEY COUNTY HOSPITAL Mrs. Harold Spiegel, North Webster, was dismissed last week. Lura Black, North Webster, was admitted recently. Mrs. Terry Walls, North Webster, has been dismissed. Mrs. Carl Blankenship, North Webster, was recently dismissed. OTHER HOSPITAL NEWS Harley Miller, r 1 Milford, was admitted to Goshen hospital Monday, Nov. 15, with a hand injury. His condition is reported as good. Cora (Wyland) Hess is a patient in Saint Joseph hospital. Fort Wayne, in room 443 suffering from a stroke. She would enjoy hearing from her friends. Mrs. Nelson Miles of Syracuse was released Tuesday from Elkhart hospital. Court News The following people were fined recently when they appeared before Warsaw jp. Milo Clase: Randall G. Clouse. 27, Milford. $25, for failure to have vehicle inspected; Jack N. Himes, 43, r 1 Leesburg, S2B, for speeding; Jailed Kenneth Eppert, 27. r 3 Syracuse, was jailed at the county jail over the week aid on charges of disorderly conduct and assault and battery Deputy sheriff Loren Melton made the arrest. Arrested Harry E. Lafferty, 33, MidLakes Trailer Court, North Webster, was arrested and booked at the county jail over the week end by Pierceton marshal George Alexander on a charge of disorderly conduct Fined Erroll W. Bechtold. 57. r 4 Syracuse, was fined S2B in Goshen city court Tuesday on a charge of speeding. Benito P. Garza. 49. Milford,

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$45, for public intoxication; Elizabeth B. Baker, 74, r 1 North Webster, S2B for disregarding a yield sign; James C. Edwards, 30, Leesburg, S3O for unsafe start; Larry’ G. Harris. 28. r 1 North Webster. S3O for hunting without license on person; Warren L. Bess, 23, r 2 Syracuse. S3B for parking on roadway; James D Hatcher, 16. r 1 Leesburg, S3B for speeding. Marriage Licenses The following couples have applied for marriage licenses at the office of county clerk Bessie I. Himes: Max Eldon Snyder. 34, r 1 North Webster, design draftsman and Brenda Sue Deeter. 24, r 1 North Webster, restaurant worker. Jack William Wiseman. 47. box 18. North Webster and Dorothy June Roe, 43. r 1 Elkhart, laborer Irwin Leslie Busz, 20, box 229, Pierceton and Diane Lea Heath, 21, 202> 2 South Union street, Warsaw, tray girl, hospital. Promissory Note Bremen State Bank vs Richard Andrews of r 3 Syracuse. Plaintiff demands judgment of $885.85 and interest on a promissory note. Promissory Note Babson Credit Plan, Inc. vs Harold and Marcia Miller of r 1 Milford. Plaintiff demands judgment of $718.92. interest and attorney fees, for a promissory note signed December 10, 1970. Ticketed Following Friday Accident David Benning of r 1 Milford was ticketed Friday for failure to yield the right-of-way following a car-truck mishap at 3 p.m. at the intersection of Brooklyn street and South Main, Syracuse. Benning, driver of a GMC truck, entered onto South Main from Brooklyn into the path of an auto belonging to Joy Sims of 206 South Huntington street, Syracuse, forcing the Sims auto to hit the curb with the right front wheel to avoid the collision. Syracuse police investigated. Ice Blamed For Mishap Ice covering the roadways was blamed for a minor one-vehicle accident at 4:20 p.m. Monday as a 1960 Ford truck driven by Michael E. Henning, 23, Syracuse, slid into a NIPSCo pole at Huntington and Main streets, Syracuse, resulting in SSO damage to the vehicle. Syracuse police investigated. Investigate Break-In At Doctor's Office State police continue investigation into a break-in at the office of Dr. William Meyers south of Syracuse sometime during the week end. Discovery was made at 5:45 p.m. Sunday by Dr. Meyers and entry was gained by forcing a window. A small amount of money was taken from a cash box.

Wed., Nov. 24, 1971 — THE MAIL-JOURNAL

Prep Fall Awards Banquet Held 4

On Saturday afternoon, Nov. 20, Wawasee Prep held its fall awards banquet in the school cafeteria. Speaker for the dinner was Lloyd Woolman, the dean of Grace college. The banquet honored 16 letterwinners in soccer and the 27 boys who won awards for football. Soccer coach Robert Dowdy introduced his letter-winners who compiled a 12-2-1 record this fall. In addition, Coach Dowdy gave the special award of most valuable player to senior Rick Mertz of Defiance, Ohio. Rookie-of-the-Year honors were given to Mike Hammer of Cleveland, while Rick Decker of Rochester. N.Y. was honored as the “Outstanding Underclassman.” The soccer team also presented the two trophies, which they won this fall, to the principal of Prep, Fr. Thomas Scheets. The trophies honored Prep’s soccer team as champions of the Northern Indiana Soccer Conference tournament and as runners-up in regular conference play. Football Football coach, Phil Jones, whose team compiled a 6-2 record this fall, gave special awards to the following: “Top Offensive Lineman” award to Crit Witherspoon, a junior from South Bend. The “Top Offensive Back” award went to halfback, Greg Anderson of Chicago who scored 110 points and gained over 1,200 yards this fall. Awards for “Top Defensive Player” and “Most Tackles” went to Ray Vanett, a junior from South Bend. Vanett captured the later award by making 93 tackles, while Frank Hunckler of Huntington was runner-up with 56.

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The Most Valuable Player award was given to Greg Anderson who earlier in the week was named as an “Honorable Menton” on the Associated Press All-State team. Al Emery of Kalamazoo was considered “Most Improved,” while Rick Roberts of Mount Pleasant. Mich., received the Coaches' award for ability and mental attitude. In addition. Coach Jones announced that Sylvester Allen,. Ray Vanett, and Maurice Johnson were elected captains for the 1972 football season. No Injuries In Monday Accident Damage was listed at over SSOO in a rear-end collision at 8 a.m. Monday at the south edge of Syracuse, however no (me was injured. The accident occurred as Robert Ratcliff, 18, r 2 Milford and driver of a car owned by Phyllis Byrer of Etna Green, stopped his south bound vehicle on SR 13 in Wawasee Village for a left hand turn and was hit from behind by another southbound auto driven by Vernon Wolfe, 71, r 3 Syracuse. Syracuse police investigated. Extinguish Car Fire Saturday Syracuse firemen responded to a call at 10:19 Saturday night in the grade school parking lot to extinguish a car fire. The auto was owned by Leroy Yoder of Shipshewana.

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