The Mail-Journal, Volume 10, Number 24, Milford, Kosciusko County, 11 July 1973 — Page 5

OBITUARIES

Avery L. Hall Avery L. Hall, 60, Leesburg, passed away Monday, July 2, at 5:30 p.m. at the Goshen hospital! Death was caused by complications following an illness of two years. Mr. Hall was born on December 12, 1912 to Avery and Hazel (Dickerson Smith) Hall at Houston, Tex. He was united in marriage to Evelyn Wallace on February 7,1932 at Leesburg and she survives. Mr. Hall retired from Zimmer USA in January 1973 and had been a resident of Kosciusko county for 54 years. He was a member of the Leesburg Masonic lodge, Order of Eastern Star, the Fort Wayne Scottish Rite and the Leesburg United Methodist church. Surviving with the widow is one son, Robert E. Hall, r 1 Milford; one daughter, Sally Hall, at home; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, July 5, at a Warsaw funeral home. Rev. Warren Saunders and Rev. J. C. White officiated and interment was in the Leesburg cemetery. Mrs. Vera L. Whisler Funeral services for Mrs. Vera L. Whisler, 80, Milford, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Bethel church of the Brethren in Milford. Mrs. Whisler passed away Monday at 8 p.m. at Miller’s Merry Mana* in Warsaw. She had been in failing health for several months. Mrs. Whisler was born in Algona, lowa, to Robert and Martha (Ruthford) Henley on December 24, 1892. She was united in marriage to Arestes B. Whisler on May 10, 1914 and he (receded her in death on April 24, 1962. She had been a resident of ’ Milfad for the past 31 years and was a member of the Bethel Church of the Brethren. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs J James O. (Bernice) Longfellow, r 5 Warsaw, and Mrs. Guy (Elian) Smith of r 1 New Paris; two grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sisters and five brothers. Friends may call at the Mishler funeral home in Milfad from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 today (Wednesday). Rev. Duane Beals will officiate fa the services and interment will be in the Solomon Creek cemetery. Frank Morehouse Wad has been received of the passing of Frank Maehouse of Williston, N. D., on July 5. He was born in 1882, being 91 years old. He leaves his wife Dessie (Dausman) and five daughters. One of the daughters

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is Mrs. Opal McCloughen of Goshen with the other daughters being Pearl, Ruby, Caal and Joan; two sons, Raymond and Richard; two brothers, John of New Paris and George of South Bend; and one sister, Mrs. Clarence Bates of VanWert, Ohio. A daughter, Garnet, preceded him in death. , Arthur L. Weisser Funeral services were conducted Saturday, July 7, fa Arthur L. Weisser, Sr., 66,6219 W. Conley Rd., Nawood, 111., and famer Milfad resident. Mr. Weisser passed away Wednesday, July 4, at his home at 11:50 p.m. Death was attributed to a heart attack. Mr. Weisser was ban on April 12,1907 in Milfad to Mathew and Sophia (Stoller) Weisser. On March 10, 1928 he was united in marriage to Anna A. Ivanovich at Peaia, 111. She survives. He was self employed fa 45 years at A. L. Weisser Heating and Sheet Metal from which he retired in 1971. He attended the Grace Presbyterian church at the time of his death. Surviving with the widow are three daughters, Mrs. Robert (Eleanor) Miller, Sr., Bartonville, 111., Mrs. Merle (Norma) Nichols of Pekin, DI., Patricia R. Weisser, at home; one son, Arthur L. (Butch) Jr., Norwood Park, Ill.; four grandchildren; six sisters, Mrs. John C. (Aline) Hoerr and Mrs. Ernest (Emma) Krauter, both of Milfad, Mrs. William C. (Idola) Best of Nappanee, Mrs. George C. (Bertha) Ehnle of West Peoria, Hl., Mrs. Ben (Bette) Knochel of Elkhart; Mrs. Geage C. (Helen) Zimmer, South Bend; three brothers, Mathew J., Mossville, Hl., Charles and Homan, both of Milfad. Rev. Bruce Dunn officiated for the services and interment was in the Swan Lake Memory Gardens. Mrs. Mabel O'Haver Mrs. Mabel Pearl O’Haver, 85, of Syracuse, died Monday, July 9, at 11:14 a.m. in the Goshen hospital. Death was due to complications. Born March 19, 1885 in the Syracuse community to Albert and Amanda (Lehman) Bunger, Mrs. O’Haver lived in the Kosciusko county and Elkhart county area aH her life. She was married September 11, 1903 to Carl Robert O’Haver, Sr., who preceded her in death September 17, 1969. Mrs. O’Haver was a member of the Syracuse Church of the Brethren. Surviving are two sons, Emmett and Carl, Jr., both of Elkhart; five daughters, Mrs. Wayne (Betty) Coy and Mrs. Forrest (Mildred) Plank, both of Syracuse, Mrs. Ira (Eloise) Heley of Ocala, Fla., Mrs. Charles (Gloria) Weaver of Nappanee and Mrs. Paulirfe

Speicher of Milfad; 20 grandchildren; 33 great-grand-children; five great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Daisy Vantine, at Fountainview Nursing home in Elkhart. Services were held today (Wednesday) with Rev. Jack Farrell officiating. Interment was in Syracuse cemetery. Jerry J. Slabaugh Jerry J. Slabaugh, Jr., 29, 152 Summit St., Nappanee, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry J. Slabaugh, Sr., Milfad, died at the Elkhart hospital Sunday at 10:05 a.m. Cause of death was due to internal injuries sustained in a one car accident in Wakarusa Saturday at 3 a.m. Mr. Slabaugh was born on Jply 6,1944 to Jerry J. and Iva (Schmucker) Slabaugh in Milfad. He was united in marriage to Wilma Chupp on August 9,1962 and she survives. At the time of his death he was employed by the Royal Manufacturing Co., Nappanee. Surviving with the widow and parents are two daughters, Juanita and Teresa; and four sons, Laen, Galen, Jeffery and Jerry HI, all at home; six sisters, Mrs. Sara Fisher, Nappanee, Mrs. Monroe (Betty )MiHer and Mrs. Leonard (Ruby) MHler, both of Shipshewana, Mrs. Monroe (Mary) Hochstetler and Mrs. Enid (Edna) Helmuth, both of Honduras, South America; Mrs. Henry (Martha) Graber, Hartville, Ohio; four brothers, Robert, Kenton, Ohio, Edward, Salem, Melvin, South Bend, and Glenn, Nappanee. Funeral services were held at the Joseph MHler residence at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday with Bishops Henry Miller and Melvin MHler officiating. Burial was in the Graber cemetery. Leßoy McDonald Leßoy McDonald, 61, 216 Oak Lane, Goshen, a famer Milford resident, passed away Monday in Pelican VaUey, Minn., where he and his wife were vacationing. He was pronounced dead on arrival at the Pelican VaUey hospital. Death was caused by an apparent heart attack. • Mr. McDonald was born on August 27, 1911 at MHford and was united in marriage to Vera I. Smith on March 20, 1931 and she survives. Mr. McDonald was plant maintenance engineer at Western Rubber Co., Goshen, was a member of the American Legion, Elks and Moose lodges, Fraternal Order of Police, and a World War II veteran. Surviving with the widow is one brother, Jack W. McDonald, Goshen; one sista, Mrs. Paul Boyer, Goshen. Friends wiU be received at the Yoder-Culp funeral home in Goshen from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 today (Wednesday) and funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the funaal home. Rev. Chester Carpenter will officiate and interment will be in the Violett cemetery with members of the American Legion

officiating at the graveside services. Delbert Wogoman Delbert Wogoman, 74, of Nath street, Syracuse, died at his home Tuesday, July 10, around 3:30 a.m. of a possible heart attack. Wogoman was born Septemba 26,1898 to Daniel and Minnie May (BiUer) Wogoman of Syracuse and lived in the area all of his life. He was a retired labora and a WWII vetaan. Wogoman is survived by one brotha, Benjaman E. Wogoman of Elkhart; three sisters, Mrs. Preston (Edith L.) Armentrout of Syracuse, and Mrs. Gladys Gibson and Mrs. Milton (Eleanor) Gibson, both of Plymouth; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sista. Funaal services will be conducted Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the Harris funaal home in Syracuse. The American Legion will be chargejaf the service and graveside services will be held at the Zion Union cemetery. Mark Sheline Mark Sheline, 59, a forma Goshen resident and son of Mrs. Ernest Huff of Syracuse, died just afternoon Monday, July 9, when he was struck by a C & O Railroad train near the intersection of 33d and Meridian streets in Marion. A patient at the Marion Veteran’s hospital periodicaDy fa the past 10 years, Sheline’s last admittance there was June 10,1972. He was a vetaan of WW 11, born in Elkhart county May 14, 1914. Sheline was the son of WUliam and Harriett (Smith) Sheline. Surviving are his stepfather and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Huff of Syracuse; a daughter, Miss Wendy Sheline of Yardley, Pa.; a sister, Mrs. Gilbert Geage of Syracuse; and four brothers, Dolphus Sheline of Syracuse, Ward Sheline of Elkhart, Dean Sheline of Benton and Porter Sheline of Toledo, Ohio. Arrangements are pending at the Reith-Rohrer-Ehret funeral home in Goshen.

Hospital Notes

Goshen General SATURDAY, JUNE 30 Admissions Clara A. Skogsburg, 6319 Blackstone St., Milford Dismissals Mrs. Thomas Long and daughter, Leesburg Marian 4. Neff, 119 W. North St.,' Syracuse Charles D. Waggoner, r 1 Syracuse SUNDAY, JULY 1 Dismissals Mrs. Michael Feaster and son, r 1 Syracuse Betty J. Morehouse, r 4 Syracuse Mary Elian Summy, r 1 Leesburg MONDAY, JULY 2 Admissions Stella Lane, r 1 Syracuse Leomine Keim, r 4 Syracuse / Dismissals Randy Keck, 118 N. Harrison St., Syracuse

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TUESDAY, JULY 3 Admissions Mrs. Jeri Parr, r 2 Leesburg Dismissals Frederic Banta, r 2 Syracuse Brent Kaiser, r 2 Milford Cindy Rogers, 518 S. Main St., Syracuse WEDNESDAY, JULY 4 Admissions Tarry Templeton, r 1 Leesburg Murphy Medical Center MONDAY, JULY 2 Emergency Room Charles Gradeless of North Webster Mrs. Paul Jones of Leesburg TUESDAY, JULY 3 Dismissals Miss Rachelle Coon of Leesburg Mrs. Richard BeU and son of Milford Emergency Room Mrs. George Melton of North Webster / JULY 4 J Dismissals Stephen Hardin of North Webster Emergency Room Guadalup Makeles of Milford THURSDAY, JULY 5 Emergency Room Frank O’Neal of Leesburg FRIDAY, JULY 6 Admissions Mrs. Bernardo Garza of MHford Emergency Room Jeffrey Fall of Syracuse SATURDAY, JULY 7 Admissions Miss Terri Pound of Leesburg Emergency Room Robert Arnett of North Websta Miss Cynthia Schermerhorn of Leesburg Frank Cooper of Leesburg SUNDAY, JULY 8 Dismissals William C. Davidson oi r 3 Syracuse Mrs. Geage McDonald of r 1 Nath Webster OTHER HOSPITAL NEWS Mrs. Dave Wilhite, Syracuse, was admitted to the Woodlawn hospital at Rochester early last week and released later in the week. Mrs. Theo Bea of Milford left today (Wednesday) for the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio where she will be undergoing hip surgery possibly this week yet. Mr. and Mrs. Beer wiH be driving to the clinic along with their son, Alan of DaUas, Tex. Mrs. Beer expects to remain at the clinic for about two weeks. Harry Good of Milford was released Sunday morning from the Goshen hospital where he had been a patient since June 16 when he suffered a stroke. He has been recuperating at his Milfad home since his release. E. W. Frauhiger of Syracuse was released from the Goshen hospital on July 4 where he was admitted Sunday, July 1 fa tests. Dr. HerscheH R. CoH, r 4 Syracuse, was dismissed from Elkhart hospital Thursday, July 5. Friends may visit at his home’ in Syracuse. Mrs. Sherman Love, 308 Dolan Dr., Syracuse remains a patient in the Parkview hospital at Fort Wayne, where her condition is listed as poor. She was admitted on June 14 for surgery on a blocked artery.

Births

STUBY daughter Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Stuby, r 2 Syracuse, are the parents of a daughter bon Tuesday, July 3, at Goshen hospital. MAST son Mr. and Mrs. Larry E. Mast, 426 Dolan drive, Syracuse, are the parents of a daughter born at Goshen hospital Monday, July 2. JONES, Jennifer Kay A daughter, Jennifer Kay, was born July 3 at 10:55 a.m. in the Community hospital at Anderson to Charles and Judy (Kern) Jones of r 2 Anderson. She tipped the scales at seven pounds, two ounces and measured 19 inches long. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Kern, Jr., of Syracuse and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jones of Anderson. Mrs. Jacob Kern, Sr., of Syracuse and Mrs. John Joies of Anderson are greatgrandmothers. Jennifer Kay has three brothers, Stephen, eight; Timmy, five; and Brian, two. KOCHERSPERGER, Karla Mr. and Mrs. Roger Kochersperger, 2222 Poinsette, Fort Wayne, are the parents of a daughter, Karla Michelle, born Tuesday, July 3, at the Fort Wayne Parkview hospital. Karla tipped the scales at seven pounds, five ounces and was 20% inches long when she was born at 1:59 p.m. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Rapp of Milford and paternal grandmother is Mrs. Leonard Kochersperger, of Portland. Maternal greatgrandparents are Mr. and Mrs. John E. Gardner of MHford and Mr. and Mrs. WHliam Rapp of Mishawaka. PELATH, Mark Andrew Mr. and Mrs. Richard Pelath, 106 Hazelwood Tran, Michigan City, are the parents of a son, Mark Andrew, born Friday, July 6, at the Saint Anthony hospital in Michigan City. Mark tipped the scales at seven pounds, 12 ounces when he was born around 7 a.m. Mark Andrew was welcomed home by one brother, Scott Douglas, three. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hoerr of Milford and paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kerwin of Michigan City. Maternal greatgrandparents are Mr. and Mrs. John C. Hoerr and Mr. and Mrs. Theo Beer, aU of Milford. ROTHENBERGER, Rebecca L. Mr. and Mrs. Gary L. Rothenbager, 315 W. Craymont drive, Indianapolis, are parents of a daughter, Rebecca Lynn, bom July 2, 1973. Mrs. Ruth Rothenberger of North Webster is the chHd’s great-grandmother. Grandparents of the child are Dr. and Mrs. T. R. Davis, Barbourville, Ky., and Mrs. Donna Norwood of Warsaw. Mrs. Goldie Guy of Warsaw is also a greatgrandmother of the baby. The Rothenbergers also have a two-year-old daughter, Sarah Elizabeth.

Court News

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY Marriage Licenses The following couples have applied for marriage licenses at the office of county clerk Bessie I. Himes: Allen David Drabenstott, 18, box 91 Leesburg, Powell Building, and Carolyn Ann Hobbs, 18, 314 East Winona Ave., Warsaw, Holiday Rambler Injunction Suit R. Steven Hearn vs Roy Stidham, r 2 Syracuse. Plaintiff asks that defendant and his agent, successors and assigns be restrained from using real estate owned by defendant for industrial use, since it is zoned for suburban residence. Fined The following persons were assessed fines and costs when appearing before jp Milo Clase recently: Michael D. Pattern, 20, r 4 Syracuse, $46 for illegal consumption Leonard T. Kaufman, 51, box 541 Syracuse, S3O for public intoxication; $49 and 60 days license suspension far driving under influence Robert W. Petro, 15, r 1 Leesburg, $35 for pulling water skier without observer in boat on Tippy Lake Max Harris, 37, r 2 Leesburg, S3O for leaving debris in Little Chapman Lake Francisco Moran, 21, box 434 Milford, $25 for no operator’s license

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Wilbur Hamm, 37, 210 Prairie street, Leesburg, S3O fa public intoxication Enriquel Esquivel, 25, Milford, $49 fa driving whHe suspended ELKHARTCOUNTY Fined The following person was fined when he appeared in Elkhart jp court recently. Victor S. DeMuth, 19, r 2 Leesburg, S3O for improper registration Complaint The following complaint was filed in Elkhart circuit court recently. L Goshen Electric vs Hire Electric, box 668 Syracuse. $1,958.60 for' goods and material delivered. Cards of T HANKS IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of Floyd M. Rensberger, who passed away four years ago, July 10, 1969. Many a lonely heartache, often a silent tear, to a beautiful memory of one we loved so dear. We often sit and think of you and think of how you died. We wish we could have said goodbye before you closed your eyes. The blow was hard — the shock severe — we never thought your death so near. We tend your grave with loving care because part of our hearts are buried there. Missed more and more as years go by, by all of us who loved him so. Mother, Father, Sister Brothers and In-Laws CARD OF THANKS We would like to thank our friends, neighbas and relatives fa their cards, flowers and other acts of kindness during the illness and the passing of our beloved wife and mother. Nelson Moorehouse and family Maney Bonewitz crowned queen of Leesburg Days Miss Nancy Bonewitz, 14, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bonewitz, Leesburg, was crowned Miss Leesburg last Saturday night. First runner-up’ was Debbie Minear, 15, r 1 Leesburg. Second runner up was Rhonda MHler, 15, r 1 Leesburg. This was a penny per vote contest, total amount collected was $556.94. Other contestants were Chris Nine, 13, Warsaw, and Sherrie Rader, 16, Leesburg.

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34 from county attend Round-Up Noble county was represented by 34 persons at the 55th annual 4H Round-Up. It was held at Purdue univeristy, Lafayette, June 25-27. More than 3,000 Indiana youth were in attendance. The varied program provided a memorable experience for each youth attending. Included this year were the clover-ama sessions, chicken barbecue, share-the-fun entertainment, 4-H band and chorus presentations and a number of informal acti vites. Noble county delegates were Brian Stolte and Mike McCoy, Albion; Lee Swogger, Beth Dixon and Cheryl Getts, Allen; Jean Wysong, Elkhart; Jill McDowell, Vicky Troyer and Kim Leitch, Green; Diane Coy, Paula Glass and Vicki Fulk, Jefferson; Ann Huntsman, Deb Stangland, Kim Stangland, Tammy Berkes and Rodney Stampe, Noble; Jackie Ness and Jim Davidson, Sparta; Mary Jo Riecke and John Schuman, Swan; Mary Beth Muesing, Wayne; and Tony Price and Norman Lortie, York. Junior leaders were Nancy Leighty, Debra Barker and David Keefer. They helped with housing of the group. Adult leaders were Mrs. Bruce Stevens and Mrs. Rex Stangland. They assisted Richard Reel,' youth agent and summer helpers Steve Hague and Nona Kay. and Roger Sherer attended as members of the 4-H band. Roger also received-the 4-H achievement award in safety. County to close Ligonier dump Ligonier has been formally, notified by the Noble County Board of Commissioners that the official date for closing of the Ligonier dump site is July 31. The dump at Kendallville will close on August 1 and the date for the Ormas dump closing is Sept. 1. The Ormas site will be covered over by the county at an estimated cost of $5,000. Contracts with Ligonier and Kendallville do not require the county to compact and cova sites. The county sanitary landfiU site will be in opaation on land adjacent to the old Albion dump by August 1. LEGALS NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals of the Town of Syracuse, Kosciusko County, Indiana, will on Monday, July. 23, 1973 at the Town Hall located at 418 S. Huntingtgn Street at 7:30 o'clock p.m. consider the following matters: a. Petition of Howard E. Sellers for variance as to zoning ordinance side yard requirements to permit the construction of an enclosed patio on the residence of petitioner located on Lots 13 and 14 in Sunset Park Addition to Lake Wawasee. b. Petition of Harry Van Antwerp to install a 24' x 44' modular home on Lots 508 and 509 in Marineland Gardens. Petitioner requests variance from mobile home ordinance requiring 300 foot set back. All persons interested in said petition shall appear at the above stated time and place and will be given an opportunity to be heard. Donald Niles, Secretary Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals

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