The Mail-Journal, Volume 10, Number 14, Milford, Kosciusko County, 2 May 1973 — Page 5

OBITUARIES

Worth Jackson Funeral services were conduced at 2 o.m. Sunday at the Bethel Church of the Brethren in Milford for Worth Jackson, 49, r 2 Milford Mr. Jackson was found slumped over the wheel of his tractor Thursday at 2 a.m. by his wife. Death was attributed to an apparent heart attack which occurred between 4:30 and 8 p.m. Wednesday. Rev. Duane Beals officiated for the services at the church and interment was in the Milford cemetery. Mrs. Jackson had talked to her husband about 4 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon and when he did not return home late in the evening she went to the field to look for him. Mr. Jackson had been working in a field belonging to George Losee which is located six miles west of Milford. Mr. Jackson was born on April 25, 1924 to Leroy and Goldie (Davisson) Jackson, four miles west of Milford and had been a lifetime resident of the area. On May 9, 1948 he was united in marriage to Betty Lou McFarren. Mr. Jackson was a farmer, a member of the Bethel Church of the Brethren of Milford, a member of the American Legion Post 226 of Milford and served in the army in World War 11. Surviving with the widow is his mother, Mrs. Goldie Peters of New Paris; two daughters, Mrs. Rocky (Sherrie) Reed of r 2

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Warsaw and Maureen at home; two sons, Gregory, a student at Purdue university and Stewart at home; two sisters, Mrs. Helene Faulkner of Milford and Mrs. Dallas McCreary of r 4 Elkhart. Mrs. Pearle Fox Funeral services for Mrs. Pearle Fox, 77, r 1 Milford, were conducted at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday) with Rev. Jaihes McKinnell officiating. Interment was in the Union Center cemetery. Death occurred at 8:15 p.m. Sunday at her hone. She had been ill for six months. Mrs. Fox was born cm July 9, 1895 in Noble county to Monroe and Fannie (Stump) Schlabach. She was united in marriage to Leßoy Fox on April 11, 1914 and he preceded her in death on August 26, 1972. Mrs. Fox was a member of the Bethany Church of the Brethren. Survivors include four sons, Delbert of Nappanee, Dewey of Milford. Robert L. of Warsaw and Dallas of New Paris; one daughter, Mrs. William J. (Esther) Berkey of Goshen; 15 grandchildren; 13 greatgrandchildren; three halfbrothers, Andrew Defreese. Fort Myers, Fla., Carl Defreese, Goshen, Harvey Defreese, r 3 Syracuse; two half-sisters, Mrs. Clayton (Hazel) Stump of Milford and Mrs. Ray (Ruth) Stouder of Goshen. She was preceded in death by a half-sister. Everett C. Marvel „ Everett C. Marvel, 81, r 7 Warsaw, father of Eugene Marvel of Leesburg, passed away Monday at 3:30 a.m. at the Murphy Medical Center in Warsaw. He had been in failing health for some time. Mr. Marvel was born on November 22, 1892 to Abner Thomas and Ida Catherine (Wyland) Marvel on the same farm at which he had been residing. He was united in marriage to Edna Rosebrugh and she preceded him in death in 1954. In April of 1966 he was united in marriage to Pauline Neer who survives. He was a member of the Warsaw Eagles lodge, was formerly employed by Sun Metal Products Co. and was a retired farmer. Surviving with the widow and the son of Leesburg are two other

sons, Dean of Nappanee and Joseph at home; five daughters, Mrs. Earl (Mary) Smith, Chicago, 111., Mrs. Vernon (Emogene) Garman, Elkhart, Mrs. Edgar (Gladys) Smith, Peru, Mrs. Robert (Catherine) Stillson, South Bend, Mrs. Earl (Ellen) Plotner, Warsaw; 16 grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren; 11 step-children, Harold Neer, Pierceton, Frederick Neer, Kendallville, Mrs. Milo (Mary) Kindi, Mrs. Eugene (Kathryn) Hatfield, Mrs. Helen McKinney, Mrs. Leatrice Weirick, John Neer, Ralph Neer, all of Warsaw, Donald Neer, New Paris, Mrs. Shirley Timmons, Leesburg, Mrs. Philip (Martha) Groves, Fort Wayne; 26 stepgrandchildren; eight step-great-grandchildren ; one brother, Ernest Marvel, Battle Mountain, Nev. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday) with Rev. V. Darrell Byers officiating. Interment was in the Oakwood cemetery. Mrs. Ralph Skehan Services were held Tuesday, May 2, for Mrs. Georgia Ruth Skehan, age 62, r 1 Leesburg, who passed away Sunday at 3 p.m. at Goshen hospital. Death was due to complications following an illness of four days. Mrs. Skehan was born August 27,1910 at Alexandra. A summer resident of Tippy Lake, she moved here permanently in October 1972 from Cleveland, Ohio. She was a housewife and a member of the Northwood Christian church of Indianapolis. She married Ralph Skehan in October erf 1929 and he survives. Mrs. Skehan is also survived by one son. Donald, of Indianapolis; five grandchildren; two sisters. Mrs. Mary Ann Sunquist of Chicago and Mrs. C. B. (Roxie) Breece of LaPal; and two brothers, John Norris of Indianapolis and Arthur Norris of Anderson. Interment was at North Webster. Mrs. George Henderson Funeral services were held Monday, April 30, for Mrs. Nellie M. Henderson, 85, of r 1 Warsaw. She died Saturday, after complications set in from a four month illness, at Murphy Medical center. She was born February 8, 1888 at Martinsville, 111., to Sanford and Nancy (Young) Secrest. She married George W. Henderson in 1909 and he preceded her in death. Mrs. Henderson was a probation officer and department store manager in Terre Haute for many years. She was a member of the United Methodist church, Terre Haute, the Order of the Eastern Star, Leesburg chapter, Filial club and past noble grand of the Rebekah lodge of Terre Haute. She was also active in the Vigo County Republican party. Surviving her is one son, Vem Hunt, r 1 Warsaw; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Eva J. Brunner, r

1 Warsaw; and a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Jesse Henderson of Madison, ID. She was buried in Terre Haute. George Clindaniel Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in the Mishler funeral home at Bremen for George Clindaniel, 70, r 4 North Shore drive, Syracuse. Clindaniel died unexpectedly at his home on Monday morning following an apparent coronary. The Syracuse first aid unit responded to the call. The deceased was born in Madison township, Saint Joseph county on January 30,1903 to Orin and Grace (Wickizer) Clindaniel. He had resided in Syracuse since 1950, moving from Bremen where he operated a mint farm for several years. The Clindaniels spent their winters in the Florida Keys. Clindaniel and Ruth Webb were married in Miami, Fla., on February 12, 1934. He was a member of the Bremen Masonic Lodge 414 and the Saint Joseph Valley Scottish Rite. Masonic services will be held at 8 p.m. tonight (Wednesday). Surviving with the widow are two brothers, Millard and Clayton, both of Bremen; one sister, Mrs. George (Ruth) Clauss of Mishawaka; and a number of nieces and nephews. Rev. Robert Danklefsen of the Church of Christ in South Bend will officiate at the service. Burial win be at Bremen. Mrs. Georgia Martin Mrs. Georgia M. Martin, 76, passed away Sunday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Rohrer, 2124 Goshen Ave., Goshen. Mrs. Martin was born on March 4, 1897 in Milford and in 1921 she was united in marriage to John S. (Jack) Martin. He preceded her in death on May 15, 1959. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Blanche Baugher of Elkhart; one brother, Eldon Bartholomew of Syracuse. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. today (Wednesday) with Rev. Dale RuLon officiating. Burial was in the Milford cemetery. Mrs. Susan Bartell Mrs. Susan Bartell, 29, 80 Greenway Dr., Goshen, a former Syracuse resident, was found dead at 1:15 p.m. Monday. Mrs. Bartell was found by her sister-in-law, Mrs. Robert H. Brewster, Jr. Elkhart county coroner Dr. Frederick Bigler ruled death occurred about 12 hours earlier from carbon monoxide poisoning. Mrs. Bartell was born in South Bend on July 30,1943 to Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Brewster, Sr., Syracuse. She had been a resident of the tjoshen area since 1952 when she moved from Syracuse. She is a 1961 graduate of Goshen high school and attended Ball State university. She was united in marriage to Kenneth Bartell on April 15, 1967 and he survives. Surviving with the husband and parents is a daughter, Robin; one brother, Robert H. Brewster, Jr., r 7 Goshen; one sister, . Miss Barbara Brewster, Syracuse; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brewster of Goshen. Funeral arrangements were incomplete at press time.

Mrs. Mamie Stahl Mrs. Mamie L. Stahl, 74, 419 South Harrison St, Syracuse, passed away Monday at 4:10 p.m. at the Goshen hospital. She had been a patient in the hospital since April 5. She had been ill for the past five months. Mrs. Stahl was born on May 6, 1898 to Scott and Lydia (Pierson) Swickard at Ligonier. On August 21, 1920 she was united in marriage to John O. Stahl and he preceded her in death on August 13,1970. She had been employed at the Chase Bag Co. for 30 years, was a member of Saint Mark’s United Methodist church and the Syracuse Senior Citizens. Surviving is one daughter, Mrs. Delbert L. (Margaret) Whitehead, Syracuse; and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 pm. Thursday at the Yoder-Culp funeral home in Goshen. Rev. Jay A. Morris will officiate and interment will be in the Vioiett cemetery. Friends will be received at the funeral home in Goshen all day today (Wednesday). Philip P. Nelson Philip P. Nelson. 73, Marion, died Tuesday morning at the Muncie hospital. He was the father of Richard V. Nelson of Syracuse and was a prominent Marion businessman. Surviving with the Syracuse son are the widow, Lillian; two other sons, Charles of Washington, D. C.. and Alan of Muncie; eight grandchildren and two great-grandsons. v - Friends may call at the Devine Colonial Mortuary at Marion after 2 p.m. today (Wednesday). Funeral services will be held at I the mortuary at 2 p.m. Thursday.

Births DEATON, Jesse James Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Deaton, 939 East Fort Wayne St., Warsaw, are the parents of a son, Jesse James, born Friday, April 27, at the Murphy Medical Center in Warsaw. He tipped the scales at six pounds, eight ounces. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Ryman of Syracuse and paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Clay Deaton of Fort Mitchell, Ky. Maternal great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Dale Roberts of Syracuse. OUSLEY sea Mr. and Mrs. Larry Ousley of Leesburg are the parents of a son born Thursday, April 26, at the Whitley County hospital, Columbia City. HANEY, Gregory Wayoe Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Haney of Milford are the parents of a son, Gregory Wayne, born Saturday, April 28, at the Goshen hospital. Gregory Wayne tipped the scales at eight pounds, one and threefourths ounces and was 20 inches long. He was welcomed home by two sisters and one brother, Tamara, 5, Tena, 3, and Scott, 2. Maternal grandparents are Rev. and Mrs. Marvin Jewell of North Vernon and paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Loyal Haney of r 2 Leesburg. Maternal great-grandfather is Henry Jewell of Columbus and paternal great-grandmother is Mrs. Bessie Dumph of Nappanee. JONES, Nichole Louise Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Jones, r 3 Syracuse, are the parents of their fourth child, Nichole Louise, born at 7:56 on April 25. Nichole weighed seven pounds and 11 ounces. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Daniel M. Jones, 4 East Shore drive, Syracuse. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stinson, Portage, Mich., and Bill Harrington, r 3 Syracuse are the maternal grandparents. Nichole’s greatgrandmother is Mrs. Walter Ritter, 424 S. Harrison, Syracuse. Nichole’s three brothers are Danny, three and one-half, Sean, two and one-half and Chad, 15months. RASSI, Gabriel Lee Mr. and Mrs. John Rassi of r 1 box 32 Syracuse, are parents of their first son, Gabriel Lee, born at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, in the Goshen hospital. Gabriel Lee tipped the scales at seven pounds and measured 18 and a half inches. Maternal grandfather is John Simon of Syracuse and paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rassi of Milford. Mrs. Cleties Murphy of r 1 Cromwell and Mrs. Eva Keller of Leesburg are great-grandmothers. Drivers injured in three-car crash A three vehicle crash Wednesday, April 25, at 9:57 a.m. resulted in injuries to all three drivers involved. Drivers involved were Dick Dierdorff, 79, 903 Georgia road, Goshen; Leonard Rodney Rogers, 25, 512 East Franklin SL, Goshen; and Jewell G. Marose, 44, r 2 Leesburg. The accident occurred at 216 South Main St, Goshen. All three vehicles involved were northbound on Main St at the time of the incident. Court News KOSCIUSKO COUNTY Marriage License The following couple has applied for marriage license at the office of county clerk Bessie I. Himes: William Doyle Elder, 18, r 1 Syracuse, construction and Vaunda Lu Todd, 17, r 1 Syracuse, student Fined The following persons were assessed fines and costs when appearing before jp Milo Clase recently:

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David Henson, 18, Milford, $46 for public indecency Larry P. Rowland, 18, r 2 box 138 Leesburg, $25 for having no motorcycle helmet William Bensing, 29, r 1 North Webster, $35 for public intoxication Darrell W. Hatcher, 24, r 1 Leesburg, $25 for unsafe vehicle George Castro, 18, r 1 box 44G Milford, S3O for no registration plate, S3O for violation of muffler law and S3O for failure to have vehicle inspected Juan Carvajal, 44, 110 E. Emetine, Milford, $46 for public intoxication License Suspended The following persons have had their driver’s license suspended according to the latest report received from the Bureau of Motor Vehicles: Dwayne E. Schlaback, 26, 206 Huntington St, Syracuse, from January 8,1974 to January 8,1975 for driving while suspended. • Orville E. Evans, 27, 200 S. Himtingtm SL, Syracuse, from February 26,1973 to February 26, 1974 for drunken driving. Complaint For Divorce John Reginald Williams vs Sue Ann Williams, El-Ko Mobile Home park, Syracuse. The couple was married September 30, 1968 and separated April 15, 1973. Plaintiff asks for divorce and division of property. Martha Caudill vs Harry Caudill, r 1 Leesburg. The couple was married June 10, 1962 and separated February 11, 1973. Plaintiff asks for divorce, custody of two minor children, support, division of property, attorney fees and court costs. ELKHART COUNTY The following person appeared before Goshen municipal court and judge James Simpson: Devoe C. Hoffer, 28, r 1 Leesburg, sl3 for operating an automobile with no registration plates Hospital Notes Murphy Medkal Center SUNDAY, APRIL 22 Emergency Room Dennis Dausman of Leesburg MONDAY. APRIL 23 Dismissals Miss Cindy Dausman of Leesburg Mrs. Edward Newcomer of Syracuse William Wildman of Milford TUESDAY, APRIL 24 Emergency Room Mrs. George Melton of North Webster WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25 Admissions Mrs. Faye Momout of r 2 Leesburg Emergency Room Bruce Wilkey of Leesburg THURSDAY, APRIL 26 Emergency Room Mrs. George Melton of North Webster Mrs. James Joyce of Syracuse SATURDAY, APRIL 28 Emergency Room Adam Pamer of Milford Bruce Secor of Leesburg Goshen General SATURDAY, APRIL 21 Admissions Leander Richcreek, r 1 North Webster Olive Champion, r 4 Syracuse Dismissals Charles Mohler, 449 Medussa street Syracuse Mrs. Noble W. Hollar, 168 North Shore drive, Syracuse Matthew Johnson, r 2 Syracuse Mrs. Leonard Kaufman, Syracuse Mrs. Chris Brower, North Webster SUNDAY, APRIL 22 Admissions Zona Deeter. Leesburg Paul S. Greider, r 1 North Webster

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DEDICATE BUILDING — Mr. and Mrs. Vern Gillem are shown above outside the building which was dedicated Saturday, April 28, at the Syracuse Christian school and Grace Bible church chapel. The building was dedicated as a memorial to their daughter Shelly Ann who passed away December 17, 1972. Shelly was a student in the fourth grade at the Syracuse Christian school. Her picture appears at the right. The dedication service topped off a week of meetings with Dr. Leon Maurer, an evangelist, author, recording artist pastor and past president of the Indiana Baptist college. David R. Haifley, pastor of the church, presided over the meetings. The school is located three miles north and one mile east of Syracuse. Dismissals Mrs. William Barth, r 1 Milford Mrs. Bertha E. Brownstein, r 2 Wawasee Heights, Syracuse Mrs. James C. Roberts and daughter, r 2 Syracuse Mrs. Don Kuhn, North Webster MONDAY, APRIL 23 Admissions Jacob E. Kern, Jr., r 1 Syracuse Robert Beamer, r 1 North Webster Lorraine P. Carson, North Webster Dismissals Mrs. Owen E. Richards, r 1 Milford Mrs. Ethel Blue, r 2 Syracuse Brent Alan Bobeck, r 2 Syracuse Leander G. Richcreek, r 1 North Webster TUESDAY, APRIL 24 Admissions Clara K. Searfoss, r 4 Syracuse Alvin “Pat” O’Hara, r 1 North Webster WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25 Admissions Partha E. Miller, Milford Judy A. Mock, r 3 Syracuse Joan Dittemore, r 3 Syracuse Dismissals Rebecca Lynn Orlen. 219 North Harrison street, Syracuse Zona F. Deeter, Leesburg THURSDAY, APRIL 26 Admissions George Cobb, 311 South Huntington street, Syracuse Roger Goheen, El-Ko Mobile Home court, Syracuse Dismissals Mrs. John Rassi and son, r 1 Syracuse Mrs. Eva L. McKibben, r 2 Syracuse Jack A. Lewallen, r 1 North Webster FRIDAY, APRIL 27 Admissions Mary A. Coy, r 1 Milford Connie Wheeler, r 2 Syracuse

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HU mJ n : ■( Dismissals Melvin A. Markey, Milford Velma M. Berry, r 3 Syracuse Roger U. D. Goheen, El-Ko Mobile Home court, Syracuse OTHER HOSPITAL NEWS Mrs. Paul Carson of North Webster was dismissed from the Wabash County hospital, Wabash, late last week. Mary Williams of North Webster was admitted to the Whitley County hospital, Columbia City, early this week. Mrs. Larry Ousley and son of Leesburg were dismissed from the Whitley County hospital early this week. Emerson Coy of Syracuse is a patient in the Veterans hospital at Indianapolis where he imderwent surgery Monday. His address is 1481 W. 10th St, Indianapolis, Ind. 46202. He is expected to be released Saturday. Cards of Thanks CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank all my neighbors, relatives and friends for all their many prayers, cards, visits, letters, food, gifts and many other acts of kinckiess during my stay in the hospital and since returning home. Also special thanks to pastor James McKinnell, all the doctors and nurses who were so kind and helpful in every way. May God Ness them all. Mrs. Marion (Hazel) Deeter CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank my friends in the Syracuse community for their flowers, plants, cards, gifts and acts of kindness during my recent stay in the hospital. Sincerely, Mrs. Orville Vanderßeyden The reason some people don’t recognize opportunity is because it usually comes disguised as hard work.

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