The Mail-Journal, Volume 9, Number 14, Milford, Kosciusko County, 3 May 1972 — Page 5

OBITUARIES

Mrs. Guy Stutzman ' i Mrs. Maude E. Stutzman, 87, , Dunlap and mother of Mrs. Paul Ruth of Syracuse, died Friday • evening at Elkhart hospital and funerali services were held at ( Elkhart Monday afternoon Mrs. Stutzman was born in the | Michigan City area on May 22, 1884 and married Guy Stutzman j January 3, 1903. He preceded her ( in death in 1963. Surviving in addition to the ( Syracuse daughter are one son, ( Guy of Huntington; four other daughters, Mrs. Eilkie Bush of Elkhart, Mrs. Earl Dudley, ] Granger, Mrs. Andrew Zeltner of i Minneapolis, Minn., and Mrs. ] Dorothy Whitfield, also of Elkhart; 33 grandchildren; two j great-grandchildren; and one aster, Mrs. Genevieve Luc of Seattle, Wash. Mrs. Edward Thayer Funeral services were held Men day for Mrs. Mary Jane Thayer , 34, Goshen and sister of Orville E. Evans. Jr.. Syracuse,

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who died Friday night at Goshen hospital following a 12 month illness. A native of Goshen, Mrs. Thayer was born to Mr. and Mrs. Orville E. Evans, Sr., of Goshen, on February 3, 1938. ’ Survivors in addition to the brother and parents are the husband; one son. Norman Edward Davis of Goshen; five other brothers. Russell. Ernest, Harold and Clarence Evans, all of Goshen; and Robert of Elkhart and four sisters, Mrs. Sam (Caroline) Friend. Mrs. Ronald (Myrtle) Hershberger and Mrs. Phyllis Stuart, all of Goshen, and Mrs. Dale (Judy) Moser. Flint, Mich. Burial was in Byers cemetery near Syracuse. Earnest Carl Smith Earnest Carl Smith, 76, of Fort Wayne and brother of Mrs. Cecilia Kuhn of the SyracuseNorth Webster area, was pronounced dead on arrival at Parkview Memorial hospital, Fort Wayne, after being found unconscious in the hallway outside his apartment at 12:30 am. Sunday. Death was attributed to a heart attack. A native of Auburn and a navy veteran, he was a retired superintendent of the Auburn Printing Company at Auburn. Surviving in addition to the sister are two sons, James (Jack) of Schenectady, N.Y., and Everett, Fort Wayne; two grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; and two brothers, Ed of Auburn and Everett, Louisville, Ky. Burial was in Woodlawn cemetery, Auburn, Tuesday afternoon.

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Mrs. James Morgan Funeral services were held this week for Mrs. Louise Morgan of Sarasota, Fla., 65, a former Syracuse resident and twin sister of Mrs. Rodney (Frances) Koontz of Syracuse. Mrs. Morgan was born on April 12, 1907 at Gaston and passed away Friday at Sarasota. She was united in marriage March 14, 1928 to James Morgan and he survives. The couple owned and operated Morgan Drive-Inn south of Syracuse for a number of years. They moved to Florida 18 years ago from Syracuse. Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Kate Greenwait and Mrs. Robert (Jennie) Howie, both of Ocala, Fla., and six grandchildren. Pearl M. Hummel Pearl M. Hummel, 78, a former Syracuse resident, passed away at 9:45 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, in the Prairie View nursing borne of Warsaw. Death was due to complications following a three year illness. Mrs. Hummel was born January 8, 1894 in Kosciusko county to Joseph and Lorette (Noel) Godshalk. She was united in marriage to Arthur Hummel on January 27, 1914 and he preceded her in death on May 7, 1957. Surviving are one son, James of Leesburg; two daughters. Mrs. J. G. (Mary) Wolford, r 1 Leesburg and Mrs. Everett M. (Helen) Rookstool, r 2 Leesburg; seven grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Doris (Ruby) Hummel of Syracuse; six brothers, Fred Godshalk, T1 Warsaw, Charles Godshalk. r 3 Syracuse, Ralph Godshalk of r 1 Syracuse. Ted Godshalk, Granger, Henry Godshalk, Bristol and Ray Godshalk of r 1 Leesburg. Funeral senices were conducted at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday with burial in the Milford cemetery. Donald E. Sharp Donald E. Sharp, 49, r 1 Leesburg, was pronounced dead on arrival at the Goshen hospital at 11:50 p.m. Monday. Death was due to a heart attack after an illness of several weeks. Mr. Sharp was born on March 9,' 1923 to Walter and Mildred (Fogarty) Sharp in Liberty. He moved to the Leesburg area from Indianapolis 15 years ago. He was united in marriage to Patricia Good on January 29. 1947. Mr. Sharp was a 1949 graduate of Butler university, part owner and manager of the Gallery Furniture store, Warsaw, a member of the North Webster United Methodist church, the

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Lakeland Art Association, Fort Wayne Artists Guild, Saint Joe Valley Water Color Society, Warsaw John C. Peterson Post 49, American Legion and a veteran of World War n. Survivors include the wife; two daughters, Penny and Jyll, both at home; his mother, Mrs. Mildred Wyatt; and one brother, Patrick, England. Friends may call at the HarrisTroxel funeral home in North Webster from 2 until 4 and 7 to 9 today (Wednesday). Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on, Thursday, May 4, at the North Webster United Methodist church with Rev. John Weeks officiating. Burial will be in the Oswego cemetery. Mrs. Harry M. Hire Funeral services were held Tuesday for Mrs. Wilma Faye (Midge) Hire, 89, 213 East Main street, Syracuse. She died at 10:10 a.m. Sunday, April 30. in Goshen hospital of complications following a heart attack one week prior. Mrs. Hire was born on March 7, 1883 at New Paris to James and Sarah (Landis) Ott and lived most of her lifetime in the Syracuse community. On April 30, 1912 she was united in marriage to Harry M. Hire in Chicago and he preceded her in death. She was secretary-treasurer of the Syracuse cemetery board for 40 years, a charter member of the Evangelical church, now the Calvery United Methodist church at Syracuse, an employee of LaPetite Shoppe in Syracuse for 32 years and with her husband, owned and operated a restaurant and hotel at Syracuse for eight years. Mrs. Hire is survived by a number of cousins. Burial was in Syracuse cemetery.

Hospital Notes Murphy Medical Center SUNDAY, APRIL 23 Emergency Room Glendon Huffman of r 2 Leesburg. TUESDAY, APRk 25 Emergency Room Elias Quintero of Milford. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26 Admissions Al R. Robinson of r 1 Leesburg. Dismissals

Mrs. Audrey Wagoner of Leesburg. THURSDAY. APRIL 27 Emergency Room Charles Sapen of r 1 Syracuse. SATURDAY, APRIL 29 Dismissals Gregg McManis of r 3 Syracuse. Emergency Room Mark Welkey of r 1 Leesburg. SUNDAY, APRIL 30 Dismissals Al R. Robinson of r 1 Leesburg. Goshen General TUESDAY, APRIL 25 Dismissals Betty L. Hamilton of r 1 Milford. Charlotte K. McDonald of r 2 Syracuse. Owen D. Avery, 118 West North Street, Syracuse. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26 Admissions Miss Gwendolyn Wagner, r 2 Wawasee Apt., Syracuse. Dismissals Annette M. Curry, box 334 North Webster. Pauline P. Stringfellow, 618 North Branch street, Syracuse. THURSDAY, APRIL 27 Dismissals Eston B. Clayton, 607 Front St., Syracuse. Pauline Hostetler of r 1 Syracuse. Travis L. Morris of r 1 Syracuse. FRIDAY, APRIL 28 Dismissals Mrs. James M. Beer and son of r 1 Milford. Mrs. Andrew L. Gilbert and son, 600 North Harrison St., Syracuse. SATURDAY, APRIL 29 Dismissals Mrs. Robert Bause and daughter of r 1 North Webster. SUNDAY, APRIL 30 Admissions Brenda Deisch of Milford. Scott Cripe of North Webster. Barbara Vitaniemi of Syracuse. Dismissals Margaret A. Darr of r 2 Syracuse. , • Mabie Weaver, 718 F)Tont St., Syracuse. X MONDAY, MAY 1 Dismissals Mrs. Richard Dunlap and son, Elko Mobile Homes, Syracuse. Ward Robison of r 3 Syracuse. Donald Sharp of r 1 Leesburg. Mrs. Dwight Vandiver of Milford. OTHER HOSPITAL NOTES Mary Willman of Leesburg was admitted to the Whitley County hospital, Columbia City, last week and released over the week end. Mrs. Orville Lockwood of r 1 Syracuse was taken to the Goshen hospital by a New Paris ambulance on Sunday. Sunday. Mrs. Carrie Spry of Syracuse has been released from Elkhart hospital where she has been a patient after suffering a heart attack, and is convalescing at the Fountain Place Home, 1001 West Hively, Elkhart. Jerry Kern of Syracuse has readmitted to Saint Joseph hospital at South Bend, room 728, for further treatment. Forest Vail of North Webster was admitted to the Whitley County hospital over the week end Court News Marriage License The following couple has applied for marriage licenses at the office of county clerk Bessie I. Himes:

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Timothy Allen George, 18, 113 West Main street, Syracuse, employed by Crow company and Kristine Ann Byrket, 17,425 West Main street, Syracuse, unemployed Divorces Filed Richard D. Kerr vs Julie K. Kerr of r 1 North Webster. The couple was married December 6, 1969 and separated April 13,1972. There are no children born of this marriage. Darrel Grisamer vs Dorothy Grisamer of Syracuse. They were married August 22, 1955 and separated April 13,1972. Plaintiff seeks custody of four minor children. Sally Murphy vs Phillip Murphy of Syracuse. The couple was married April 18, 1970 and separated August 1, 1971. Plaintiff seeks custody of one minor child. Margaret Sierk vs Henry Sier.k of r 2 Milford. The couple was married September 10, 1966 and separated April 21, 1972. Plaintiff asks for divorce, custody of two minor children, support, division of property and attorney fees. The following persons have filed for a divorce at the Elkhart county courthouse. Norma Strieby of r 1 Syracuse vs Robert W. Strieby. They were married in February of 1972 and separated April 23. She asks to resume her former name of Gordon. Vacation Suit Liberty Homes. Inc. vs Town of Syracuse. Petitioner asks court for vacation of certain streets and alleys in Syracuse. Account Suit Mogul Corporation vs Hoosier Rubber Products, Milford. Plaintiff seeks judgment for $247.65 and costs on past due account. , Divorce Granted The following divorce has been granted in superior and circuit courts recently: Norma Christine Nissley from John A. Nissley, box 574 Syracuse. Plaintiff granted divorce, custody of two minor children, support and property settlement. Fined The following person was assessed fines and costs when he appeared before city judge Robert Burner recently: Larry L. Mock, 28, 704 East Walnut, Portland, unauthorized use of vehicle, fined $26 and given a six month sentence to the Indiana State Farm. Last 135 days to be suspended and is to make restitution. The following persons were assessed fines and costs when appearing before jp Milo Clase recently: Gordon H. Sheline, 43, r 4 Syracuse, $49 for no registration plate. James Robertson, 49, r 1 Leesburg. $49 for driving left of center and s3l for public intoxication. The following persons were fined in Elkhart county during the past week:

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David Leroy Hillery, 41, Leesburg, paid a fine of $29 for failure to yield the right-of-way following a personal injury accident in the Elkhart county court last week. Scott Shannon, 18, r 3 Syracuse, paid a total of $35 last week when appearing in Austin Swihart’s jp court, Elkhart county, on a charge of disregarding a stop sign at the intersection of Indiana 119 and CR 21. Lillian L. Frederick. 47, r 2 Syracuse, was fined for disregarding a flashing red light. License Suspended The following persons have had their drivers license suspended according to the latest report given by the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles: Ben Black, 33, r 2 Leesburg, from February 26, 1973 to February 26, 1974, for driving while suspended. Verl D. Lindzy, 54, r 2 box 437 Syracuse, from February* 12,1972 to February 12, 1973 for drunken driving. /I BIRTHS GRINDLE, Daniel Richard Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Grindle of Syracuse are the proud parents of their first child, a five pound, 11 ounce son, Daniel Richard, born on Thursday, April 27, at Goshen hospital. Grandparents include Mrs. Clyde Weaver of Syracuse. Vern Grindle, Warsaw, and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Luckenbill, Akrop. Mrs. Cora Kuhn of North Webster is a paternal great-grandmother. McGREW, Robert Shawn Mr. and Mrs. Robert McGrew of 313 South Huntington, Syracuse, are the proud parents of their first child, a six pound, four ounce son, Robert Shawn, born on Friday, April 28, at Goshen hospital. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. David L. McGrew, Sr., of Syracuse and Mrs. Angelita Martinez, Laredo. Texas. Greatgrandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Deckard of Bloomington, Mr. and Mrs. James J. McGrew, Terre Haute, and Mrs. N. Serna, Laredo, Texas. DUNLAP, William Richard Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dunlap of r 1 Syracuse are the parents of

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their first child, a five pound, 11 ounce son, William Richard, born on April 29, at Goshen hospital. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Hoover of New Paris and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dunlap, Millersburg. Mr. and Mrs. David Dunlap of Ligonier, Mr. and Mrs. Danlo Mehl of Shipshewana, Mr. and Mrs. William Whetten, New Paris and Mrs. Edith Hoover, Syracuse, are greatgrandmothers. Mrs. Wood Whetten of New* Paris is a great-great-grandmother. i

CARDS THANKS CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank each and everyone for remembering me with prayer, cards and visits during my stay in the hospital and since I am home. All are greatly appreciated and will always be remembered. Louis B. Rassi CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank the Prairie View nursing home and staff, Dr. Mason, Rev. George Pontious and the Mishler funeral home. Also, all the many friends and neighbors for their kindness and the beautiful flowers and cards. The Family of Pearl M. Hummel C ARD OF THANKS I wish to thank my many friends for their cards of get well wishes during my stay in the hospital. Lois Schleeter Driverless Auto Hits Syracuse Auto El-Ko Mobile Park resident Florian S. Sobeck, 31, r 3 Syracuse, was traveling on Indiana avenue south of Pike street in Goshen last Wednesday afternoon when a driver ahead of him honked his horn and pointed to a 1964 Ford ahead which was rolling from a drive at 212 North Indiana avenue. Sobeck stopped behind the unidentified driver and jumped from his vehicle in an attempt to stop the driverless car owned by Patricia McCloskey of 4618 Florida street, Elkhart, but failed and the Ford struck the Sobeck vehicle doing minor damage. The driver of the other vehicle then left the scene.

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