The Mail-Journal, Volume 12, Number 3, Milford, Kosciusko County, 12 February 1975 — Page 5

OBITUARIES

Mrs. Mary Hollar Mrs. Mary Belle Hollar, 81, former Milford resident, passed away Sunday at 6:30 p.m. at the Murphy Medical Center in Warsaw. She had been a patient in the hospital for several days preceding her death. Mrs. Hollar was born on October 19, 1893 near Hastings to William and Blanche (Kinney) Haney. She was united in marriage to Mace Hollar on November 22, 1910 and he preceded her in death on March 1, 1968. Mrs. Hollar was a member of the Milford First Brethren church, the Women s Missionary society of the church, the Busy Bees Homemakers club, and a resident of the Milford area for 35 years before moving to the Grace Village Manor at Winona Lake in October of 1974. Survivors include one son, Floyd Hollar, r 3 Warsaw; one daughter. Mrs Harold (Esther) Gawthrop, r 1 Etna Green; six grandchildrens nine greatgrandchildren; one brother. Rev. Charles L. Haney, Culver. She was preceded in death by one son. Services were conducted at 1:30 p.m. today (Wednesday* with interment in the Leesburg cemetery Mrs. Susie Fraiier Funeral services were conducted at 1:30 p.m Monday for Mrs. Susie Frasier. 83. r 1 Nappanee, a former Milford resident Death came at 2:40 a m Saturday. Feb. 8. at her home, four and one half miles east of Nappanee Mrs Frazier had been in failing health for the past year Mrs Frazier was bom on September 30. 1891 near Milford

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to Mr. and Mrs. Michael Miller. She was united in marriage to Irvin Hall on November 16, 1907 and he preceded her in death on October 7, 1958. On May 16. 1964 she was united in marriage to Jesse Frazier and he survives. She was a resident of the Wakarusa and Gravelton areas most of her life and was a member of the Turkey Creek Church of the Brethren at Gravelton. Surviving with the husband is one son. Everett Hall, r 1 Nappanee; 15 grandchildren: nine great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two stepsons, Dale Frazier, r 1 Nappanee and Cleo Frazier, Goshen; one stepdaughter. Mrs. Ivy Detwiler, Syracuse; nine stepgrandchildren; 14 stepgreatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, four brothers and two sisters. Rev. Clarence B. Fike officiated for the services and interment was in the Union Center cemetery. Mrs. Edith Todd Funeral services were held today (Wednesday) for Mrs. Edith Todd, 80, r 1 Cromwell and mother of Mrs. Helene Adair formerly of Syracuse. Death came Sunday evening at Goshen hospital. She had been in failing health for sometime Bom at Battleground on March 28. 1894, she is survived by Mrs Adair, with whom she made< her home, and two grandi children. ) Interment was in Sparip cemetery at Kimmell. Mrs. Merrill Norris Funeral services were held last week at Elwood for Mrs. Genevieve Norris, 59, r 4 Syracuse. Death came at 12:30 a m on Thursday at her home and was due to complications following a lengthy illness. Mrs Norns was bom January 7.1916 at Elwood and lived in the Syracuse area since the early 1950’5. Survivors include the husband. Merrill Norris, owner-opera tor of Merrill's lounge at Syracuse

Mrs. Millard Eppert Mrs. Millard (Virginia) Eppert, 42, of r 2 Syracuse passed away Sunday, Feb. 9, at 12:15 a.m. in her home. She had been ill with the flu but death was inexpected Mrs. Eppert was born November 7, 1928 to Walter and Severa “Laura" (Jarrett) Ritter of Milford. She had resided in Syracuse most of her life. She married Millard Eppert and he survives. Also surviving is the mother; a son. Billie Harrington, Jr., Syracuse; three daughters. Mrs. Danny (Linda) Jones. Syracuse. Tracy and Stacy, at home; and a brother, Walter Ritter, Milford. Funeral services were held Tuesday. Feb. 11. Rev. James Alt, pastor of the Milford United Methodist church, officiated. Interment was in the Soloman Creek cemetery. Mrs. John Sparling Services were held Saturday in lowa for Mrs. Anna Sparling. 91. formerly of r 4 Syracuse. Death came on Thursday at Miller's Merry Manor in Warsaw. She had been in failing health for several years. Mrs. Sparling was born December 15. 1883 and lived in the Syracuse community for 30 years. She was a member of Saint Martin DePorres Catholic church. Her husband, John Sparling, preceded her in death March 29. 1974. The only survivors are several sisters who reside in lowa. Interment was at Sioux City. Kenneth W. Ginger Services were held last week for Kenneth W. Ginger. 71, South Whitley and father of Leland Ginger of Syracuse. Death came on Wednesday afternoon at his home. A veteran of World War 11, he was born in Huntington county on July 19,1903, a son of William and Iva (Compton) Ginger. Mr. Ginger was a member of the VFW post at South Whitley and the Cleveland township conservation club. One brother and one sister preceded him in death. Interment was in South Whitley cemetery Ray Werner Ray Werner. Knox, father of Mrs. Steve Replogle of Milford, passed away Sunday. Feb. 9, at the Bluffton Clinic. Death was caused by cancer after an illness of a few months. Mr. Werner was a resident of Knox all his life. Survivors include his widow, Irene; his mother; the daughter of Milford and two other daughters. Miss Roberta Werner, Knox, and Mrs. Gene Mclntire, Knox; two grandsons; and one granddaughter. Services were conducted at 1 p.m today (Wednesday).

Mrs. Frederick Hughes Services will be held Thursday for Mrs. Ida May Hughes, 89, of r 1 Warsaw and mother of Mrs. Mary Martha Myers of Syracuse. Death came at 6:15 Tuesday night at the Alfran nursing home, Warsaw, and was due to complications following an illness of three months. She was born at Alexandria on August 20,1885 and resided in the Warsaw area for 24 years, moving from New Castle. Her marriage to Frederick Hughes took place October 14.1914 and he preceded her in death in 1968. Mrs. Hughes was a housewife and member of the Muncie Presbyterian church. In addition to the Syracuse daughter, she is survived by three sons. Robert of r 1 Warsaw, Fred, Houston, Texas, and Kenneth Dwyer, Huntington, Calif.; one other daughter, Mrs. Floyd (Velma) Brown. Pacific Grove, Calif.; and four grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Harris-Troxel funeral home. North Webster, with Rev. Andrew Hardie officiating. Interment will be in North Webster cemetery. Mock addition. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 today (Wednesday). Births CLARK, Neal Alan Mr. and Mrs. Larry A. Clark of Converse are the parents of their first child, a five pound, six and one-half ounce son, Neal Alan, born on January 28 in the Marion hospital. The newborn measured 19 inches long, and was born on his grandmother Shock’s birthday. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Joe P. Shock of North Webster Mr. and Mrs. Clinton A. Clark, Delphi, are the paternal grandparents. Great-grandparents are Mrs. Hurless Nine, Mrs. Mary Morgan, both of Warsaw, Mrs. Elmo Shock, North Webster, Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Metzger of Delphi, and Mrs. Carrie Norris, Michigan Town. ELLIOTT. Jason Edward Mr. and Mrs. George Elliott of Milford are the parents of their first child, a son, Jason Edward, bom Monday, Feb. 3. at Murphy Medical Center in Warsaw. Jason was born at 11:38 a.m. when he tipped the scales at 10 pounds, 10 ounces and measured 22 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. John Dove of Milford and paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. James Elliott of Leesburg. Paternal greatgrandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Elliott of Kentucky. CO RM ANY. Adam Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cormany of r 1 Milford are the grandparents of a boy, Adam Thomas, bom to Mr. and Mrs Steven Cormany of Fort Wayne. Adam was boro January 27 at 5:30 p.m. in the Lutheran hospital in Fort Wayne and tipped the scales at eight

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pounds, two ounces. Mrs. Eileen Coy of Dayton. Ohio, is the maternal grandmother and the Cormanys are the paternal grandparents. The newborn is welcomed home by a brother, Matthew Steven, three. HORNBACK infant Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hornback of r 4 Syracuse are the parents of a son bora at Goshen hospital on Saturday, Feb. 8.

Hospital Notes Goshen Hospital TUESDAY, FEB. 4 Admissions Marjorie J. Perry, 430 East Boston St., Syracuse Dismissals Mrs. John Replogle, r 1 Milford Jo Ellen Hamell. 500 North Harrison St.. Syracuse Mrs. Harold Yoder, r 2 Syracuse WEDNESDAY. FEB. 5 Admissions Lisa D. Allen, 119 West High St., Syracuse Dismissals Mrs. David Hatfield, r 2 Leesburg 1 THURSDAY. FEB. 6 Admissions Jeffrey Schmahl, r 1 Syracuse Dismissals Max Shively, r 2 Leesburg Debra K. Bjella, 106 Allen St.. Syracuse Artie Montel. 601 South Main St.. Syracuse FRIDAY. FEB. 7 Admissions Bradley E. Haviland, r 1 Syracuse Ameal Gunter, Leesburg SATURDAY. FEB. 8 Admissions Martha L. Firestone. 618 North Branch St., Syracuse Dismissals Jeffrey Schmahl, r 1 Syracuse SUNDAY. FEB. 9 Admissions Eugene M. Boden, Syracuse Dismissals George Raymond Bess, r 2 Milford Bradley E. Haviland, r 1 Syracuse MONDAY. FEB. 10 Admissions Susan M. Sharp. Milford Murphy Medical Center MONDAY. FEB. 3 Dismissals Herbert Gawthrop. Leesburg WEDNESDAY. FEB. 5 Dismissals Mrs. Grace Anglin, Leesburg FRIDAY. FEB. 7 Dismissals Mrs. Beverly Elliott and son. Milford Emergency Room Fred W. Anglin. Leesburg SATURDAY. FEB. 8 .Admissions .Mario Rodriguez. Milford Emergency Room Arville Blevins. North Webster Casey Enyeart, North Webster SUNDAY. FEB. 9 Admissions Mrs. Margaret A. James, North Webster OTHER HOSPITAL NEWS Margaret Billian of Leesburg was admitted to the Whitley County hospital at Columbia Citylast week and dismissed later in the week. Kelly Buis of North Webster was dismissed from the Whitley County hospital last week. Billie Sicks, North Webster, was admitted to the Columbia City hospital late last week and dismissed over the week end. Hazel Van Dyke of Leesburg

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was admitted to the Whitley County hospital over the week end. W. D. Elder, son-in-law of Mrs. Lillian Custer, remains a patient in an Atlanta. Ga.. hospital where he underwent surgery recently. His address is W. D. Elder, 4670 Navajo Circle, College Park, Ga. 30349. Mrs. Clinton (Bessie) Bushong is now at Heritage House rest home, 1207 North Red Bud road, Buchanan, Mich., 49107 and would be glad to hear from her many friends in the Lakeland area. Mrs. Forrest Plank of Syracuse has been released from Elkhart hospital where she had been a heart patient for three weeks. Gene Lawson of the Syracuse and North Webster areas is reported as progressing following emergency surgery at Goshen hospital on February 1. Nirs. Hubert Anglemeyer of Syracuse Lake underwent major surgery last week at Goshen hospital and is recuperating satisfactorily. Mrs. Harold Hughes of r 4 Syracuse was dismissed from the Elkhart hospital last week. She inderwent back surgery.

Cards of T HANKS C ARD OF THANKS I wish to thank my many friends for their cards, flowers and many acts of kindness shown during my recent stay in the hospital and upon my return home. Gaylord Jones CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank my neighbors and friends. Dr. Jack Clark and clinic nurses. Rev. and Mrs. Purdy, Rev. Fleetwood and nurses at Goshen hospital for all the cards and flowers for my birthday. Mrs. Adda Martin CARD OF THANKS Jeffrey Lee Conder and parents wish to thank all our wonderful friends and relatives for all the gifts, flowers and many cards he received while in the hospital- A special thank you to Pastor Cooper for his prayers and visits. CARD OF THANKS My sincere thanks to each one who remembered me with prayers, cards and gifts while I was in Goshen hospital, and visitssince being at home. Charles Kerlin

Court News KOSCIUSKO COUNTY Marriage Licenses The following couples have applied for marriage licenses at the office of county clerk Bessie I. Himes: Larry Alan Speicher, 18, box 385 eMilford, unemployed and Carol Jane Fisher, 18, r 1 Milford, student Richard Anthony Stewart. 18, 914 Pontiac street. Rochester, factory worker and Samantha Kay Sicks, 15. 525 Oak street. Syracuse, student James Michael Mench, 21. box 644 Syracuse, Brock Mfg. and Lorree Ann Synder, 20, 118 West Portland street, Syracuse, Palace of Sweets Fined The following persons were assessed fines and costs when they appeared before city judge Michael Valentine recently: Robert Ratcliff, Milford, S3O, a six months suspended sentence, one year probation and full restitution for deceptive issuance of check

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TRAIN WRECK — These photos show two scenes of the 28 car Penn Central derailment in Ligonier last Sunday afternoon. There were no injuries to any of the five crewmen onboard the 85car freight. Tracks were blocked by the wreckage with cars, wheels, rails and ties scattered along both sides of the right of way. The train was westbound from Fort Wayne to Elkhart at the time of the accident. The cause of the derailment is not known at this time.

Larry Rodgers. 24, box 121 Leesburg, $2Bl and one year license suspension for driving under influence second offense; public intoxication charge continued without day Marriage Dissolutions Marian Wilcox Dalton vs William Dalton, r 2 Leesburg. The couple was married January 9, 1942 and separated August 30. 1974. Petitioner asks for divorce. There are three minor children Donald Rich vs Vickie Lynn Rich, r 3 Syracuse. The couple was married August 17, 1964 and separated August 20. 1974. Petitioner asks for divorce, division of property, custody of three minor children to respondent. George Casto vs Carolyn Casto, box 535 Milford. The couple was married December 26. 1973 and separated November 22. 1974. Petitioner asks for divorce and division of property. Vickie Lou Aroolt vs Michael Arnolt, r 6 Chapman Lake, Warsaw. The couple was married June 24, 1967 and separated January 1, 1975. Petitioner asks for divorce and costs. Injunction Suit State of Indiana Department of Natural Resources vs Donald Byrd, r 1 Syracuse. Plaintiff asks LEGALS NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Plan Commission ot the Town ot Syracuse. Kosciusko County, State of Indiana, will, on Thursday, February 27, W7S. at the Town Hall located at 41« South Huntington Street, Syracuse. Indiana, at 7 JO P M_. consider the petition of Ross W Stuckman-and Arm M Stuckman. husband and wife, for an amendment of the master plan wherein and whereby the foltowing described real estate located within the territorial jurisdiction boundary of the Zoning Ordinance of said Town of Syracuse, Indiana, to wit A tract of and located m the West One Half (’yl of the South East Quarter of Sectton One (1) Township Thirty Four (34) North Range Six <«) East More part,cularly described as follows, to-wit Beginning at the Southeast Corner of Aforesaid West One Half (Vil; Thence West W 0 feet to a place of beginning, thence North aSO feet, thence West 340 feet, thence South 450 feet, thence East 340 feet to the place ot beginning and containing 5.07 acres would be amended to change its classification to that of Residence District “A" Said petition was first duty tiled with the Board of Town Trustees of the Town of Syracuse, and by action of that body the petition was referred to the Plan Com mission of the Town of Syracuse All persons interested in said petition should appear at said time and place and they will be given an opportunity to be heard. Joseph A. Gray. Secretary Syracuse Town Plan Commission

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that defendant be prohibited from altering shore line or bed of Lake Wawasee; that he secure a permit as required by law to change shore line; that he be ordered to restore the shore line and be restrained from altering shore line until after hearing. ELKH ART COUNTY Fined The following persons have been assessed fines and costs while appearing before JP Henry Cripe, Jr.: Tom G. McClain, 40, r 1 box 185 Syracuse. $35 for speeding 70 mph in a 55 mph zone Frederick C. Graff, 36, box 454 Milford, $54 for driving under the influence, S3O for driving on left side of road and license suspended for 60 days

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