The Mail-Journal, Volume 13, Number 6, Milford, Kosciusko County, 3 March 1976 — Page 4

7’IE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., March 3,1976

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OBITUARIES

Glen A. Venator Funeral services were held Saturday for Glen A Vanator, 49, r 1 North, Webster A lifetime residentdT“ the North Webster community, death came at 3:15 a m Thursday at his home of an apparent.heart attack He was bom in Whitley county on September 19, 1926, a son of Stanley and Ermal (Fruchey) Vanator His marriage to the former Delores Dishman took place January 29. 1950, and she survives * A self-employed carpenter. Mr. Vanator was a veteran of World War 11. member of the American Legion, post 253 at North Webster, of the VFW at Syracuse and the Kosciusko county 40 et 8 at Warsaw. In addition to the wife, he is survived by his mother of r 1 Leesburg; one son; Gary, at home; three daughters. Janet. .Nancy and Denise, all at home; one sister. Mrs Dale < Mary Alice) Cremeens. Pierceton; one brother. Ray. r 1 Pierceton; and several niecek and nephews Interment was in .North Webster cemetery Jason Ray Bender Jason Ray Bender, one-year old son of Richard S and Annie Marie <Lange) Bender. Milford, died at 2:11 p m Thursday. Feb. 26. in the Goshen hospital He had been ill one day Surviving with his parents are two sisters Jennifer and Julie, both at home; two grandmothers. Mrs 'Fheirna Bender, Miller sburg Gnd Mrs Anna Lange. Syracuse One brother preceded him in death Private services were held Saturday at the Mishler funeral home. Milford, followed by interment in the New Paris cemetery. On Sunday Rev. J Douglas Archer of the Bethany Church of the Brethren officiated at a memorial serivce Memorials may be directed to Riley Childrens hospital. Indianapolis Gregory Roberts Funeral services were held Tuesday for Gregory B Roberts. 31, of Ovid. Mich . brother of Mrs Isom (Connie* Slone of North Webster. Death came Friday in Owosso. Mich . hospital following an extended illness’ The deceased was born in Lafayette on October 5, 1944 and was a painter by profession He was a member of New Hope Fellowship church His marriage to the former Maureen K Smith took place November 27. 1972 and she survives In addition to the wife and sister, he is survived by two sons, Gregory Lynn and Mark Allen, .both of Sturgis, Mich . and his mother. Mrs Lynn Roberts. LaGrange Bunal was in Ovid cemetery

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Leo D. Bice Leo D. Bice. 69. of Mishawaka died February 24 at 3:45 a m. in the Saint Joseph hospital in Mishawaka of an apparent heart attack. Mr Bice was the father of Donald D Bice of Milford A resident of Mishawaka for 50 years, he was bom February 22. 1907 in Paulding county. Ohio He married Rose Perrot of Bremen on August 1927 Bice was a member of Lodge 130. Free and Accepted Mason in Mishawaka Besides his wife and Milford son other survivors are another son. Roger Bice of Mishawaka, four daughters. Mrs Ervin Nowicke. Mrs Sylvester Kubacki. Mrs Donald Paul, all of Mishawaka and Mrs John Dregits. South Bend Four brothers and four sisters also survive ’ Rev Ronald D Harshman officiated! at the service held Thursday, Feb 26, in the Bubb funeral chapel in Mishawaka Bunal was in the Fairview cemetery. Mishawaka Everett Kirkdorffer Funeral services were held Monday for Everett Devon Kirk dorffer. 58. New Paris and brother of Marlond Kirkdorffer of Syracuse, and Mrs Wayne Clara) Harley. Leesburg Death came on Friday and was due to a heart attack suffered at his home Born in Jackson township. Elkhart county, on June 9. 1917. he w as the son of Vern and Eltie Jane (Mishler) Kirkdorffer Mr Kirkdorffer was a veteran of World War II having served with the army's 38th division. 152 d infantry He was a meat curer al Yellow Creek Packing company. Elkhart which became the Elcona Packing company. His marriage to the former Catherine King took place October 20. 1943 and she survives He was a member of the BethanyChurch of the Brethren In addition to the above list.ed survivors, he is survived by two sons. Richard of Ypsilanti. Mich., and George Kirkdorffer of Manon, one daughter. Mrs Dale < Janet > -Kooker of Houston. Texas, two other brothers. Junior of Elkhart and John, Berne, and three other sisters. Mrs Carl (Mary) Kilmer of Elkhart, Mrs. Olin (Ruth) Ressler, Safford, Ariz., and Mrs U-onard (Betty) Smith. Conroe. Texas One brother preceded him m death. Burial was in the New Pans cemetery Horace Gottschalk Services were held on February 23 for Horace Gottschalk, 62 , 6846 East Oak. Scottsdale. Ariz . and formerly of the Syracuse community Death was due ,tp cancer and came at the Doctor's hospital in Phoenix on February 21. He had been a patient for three weeks Mr Gottschalk was bom in Covington. Ky., on August 15. 1913. a son of Mr. and Mrs. Feeder: k S Gottschalk His marriage to the former Dorothy Smeeton, took place September 30. 1940 A resident of the Syracuse community from 1943 1960, he was co-owner with Ray Frevert of the Wawasee Lumber company in Syracuse, was at one time co-owner with Allen Spencer in the Pickwick Lounge and worked at Bendix in South Bend. Goshen Auto Electric, an Liberty Coach company at Syracuse. Mr. Gottschalk was also a member of the masonic lodge at Syracuse, the Chamber of Commerce. Scottish Rite at South Bend and the Shriners at Phoenix Survivors include the widow; one daughter. Mrs David 'Linda Sue) Leahy of Scottsdale, his mother. Mrs. Emil Pasvogel of Scottsdale and a sister. Mrs R E. (Evelym Robinson of Arlington Heights, 111 Interment was at Scottsdale

Clela B. Carlisle Mrs. Joseph (Clela) Carlisle, 75. of r 1 Leesburg, died Wednesday. Feb 25. at 9 a m. in the Whitley county hospital after suffering an apparent heart attack. A native of Payne. Ohio, she was born June 22. 1900, the daughter of Manford and Caroline (Gaut) Lawson, Mrs. Carlisle moved to Kuhn Lake six years ago. she resided previously in Fort Wayne and Big Lake. She was married to Joseph W. Carlisle on August 22. 1925. He preceded her in death on August 31. 1971. Mrs. Carlisle was a member of the Church of Christ, Payne. Ohio. Survivors of Mrs. Carlisle are four grandchildren; one greatgrandson; two brothers. Emmett Lawson, Fort Wayne and Orland Lawson. Toledo. Ohio. One son. Wayne; and three sisters preceded her in death. Rev Steven Harris, pastor of the Columbia City Church of (111151, officiated at the services held Saturday. Feb 28. in the Smith funeral home in Columbia City. Bunal was in the South Park cemetery- near Columbia City. Harry E. Cleveland Funeral services were held Saturday morning for HarryElmer Cleveland. 80. of 213 West Brooklyn street, Syracuse. Death came unexpected at his home around 5 p.m. on Thursday due to an apparent heart attack. He had. however, been in failing health for some time. Born at Carey, Ohio, on November 4, to Luther and Melissa (Morgan) Cleveland, he spent most of his life in the Syracuse community. A retired laborer, he also worked for Wilt's in Syracuse and Eldred Mabie in the trucking business some years back. He is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Harry (Peggy) Wysong of Syracuse. Mrs. Fletcher (Virginia) Marsh. Syracuse and Mrs. Henry (Cartha) Barth. Hammond; and a number of nieces and nephews. Interment was in Syracuse cemetery-

Court News KOSCIUSKO COUNTY Complaint Suits Town of Syracuse vs Harold Douglas Schrock, 206 South Lake street. Syracuse. Plaintiff asks costs of $75 for connection fee to sanitarv sewer system Defective Workmanship George Hay vs Timothy Hunt, r 1 North Webster Plaintiff asks judgment of $175 and costs of action for defective work manship Loan Agreement Public Finance Corporation vs Edward Newhard et ux r 4 Syracuse Plaintiff asks judgment of $Bl6 82 and costs of action for loan agreement Fined The following person was assessed fines and costs when he appeared before city judge Milo Lightfoot recently: Albert G Schafer. 36. box 474 Milford. $45 for speeding Traffic Violations .Allen Prater, 24. r 1 Leesburg, $35 for failure to have vehicle inspected Jackie Cook, 50, North Webster, SSO for passing school bus while unloading Kim Neibert. 21, r 1 Leesburg, S4O for speeding Dennis Lemberg. 16. box 154 Syracuse. $35 for no inspection receipt Jesus Salazar. 26. box 401 Milford, $35 for no operator’s license, no valid vehicle inspection charge dismissed Ricky Harris. 18. r 3 Syracuse. S4O for speeding James Rider, 23. r 1 North Webster. S4O for speeding Marriage Dissolutions Patsy - Abei vs Rardall Abel. 206 North Shore drive. Syracuse The couple was married May 24. 1975 and separated January 6. 1976 Petitioner asks for divorce, maiden name of Moorman restored and di vision of property Edna Mock vs Lee Mock. Syracuse The couple was married June 2. 1947 and separated February 2. 1976 Petitioner asks for divorce, division of property, attorney fees and costs of action Toni Brown vs Michael Brown. 515 West Eagle street. Warsaw. The couple was married March 22.1969 and separated February’ 6. 1976 Petitioner asks for divorce, custody of * tw o minor children, support, division of property, attorney fees and costs of action.

N ote Suit State Bant of Syracuse vs Merrill Tannehill, box 13111, 939 Patricia, Sin Antonio, Tex. Plaintiff der lands judgment of Dal mage Suit The Cin< innati Insurance Company, ei al vs ITT Bell & Gossett, et al. Plaintiffs demand judgment of $26.349.12 and costs for damages resulting from faulty pump installed by Metcalf & Payne. Ini . of .North Webster. B RTHS —- I AiIEpLEN infant Mr. and ’Sirs. William Medlen of r 1 Syracuse are the parents of a daughter born on Saturday. Feb. 28. at ithe Goshen hospital. BARKER. Stephanie Ann Mr andj Mrs. Stephen L. Barker of Cincinnati. Ohio, are parents of ajdaughter, Stephanie Ann. bom February 29 at 4:49 p.m in a J Cincinnati hospital. Stephanie lipped the scales at eight pounds four ounces Grandparents of this new leap year baby, are Mr. and Mrs Howard Vanlaningham of Milford an< Mr and Mrs. Frank Baker of Pnoenix. Ariz. Mik and Mrs. Jack W’olferman. Milford, are great-grandparents. The Barters have a son Tony Lee. age nne. BRUNJES. Steven Richard Mr and JNlrs R Allen Brunjes of Milford are the parents of their first childj a son named Steven Richard Born March 2 alt 6:40 p.m . Steven weighted eight pounds, seven ounces. Mrs Evadean Overholser of Wakarusaj and Mrs. Elizabeth Brunjes of! Milford are the proud grandmothers STIENBARGER. Angela Nicole Mr. ana Mrs. Tim Stienbarger of Albion are the parents of their first child, a seven podnd. 11 ounce daughter. Angela Nicole, bom on Thursday Feb. 26, in the McCray Memorial hospital. Kendallville The mother is the former Kim Kem of Syracuse. Rev. and Mrs. Fred Halsey of Albion are the grandparents. Great-grandparents are Mrs. Forrest Kem of North Webster and Mr ]and Mrs. Walter Schmuck of Cromwell.

Hospital Notes Murphy Medical Center SUNDAY. FEB. 22 Emergency Room Glen Ashby. Leesburg MONDAY. FEB. 23 Admissions Sabrina Delafuente. Milford I*DESDAY. FEB. 24 Emergency Room Fanny Beeman, North Webster Jeff Wiseheart. Syracuse i Admission Mrs Ijielores Borein, Leesburg j Dismissal Mrs Cynthia Clark, Syracuse WEDNESDAY. FEB. 25 Emergency Room Judy Syracuse Robert Barth. Leesburg ! Admission Leakey, Syracuse / Dismissal Barry Blue, Leesburg THURSDAY. FEB. 26 jEmergency Room Glen fVanator. North Webster Sherry Merriman, North Webstar I Dismissal Mrs I)elores Doren. Leesburg

DON R. CLARK Angola - Republican Candidate For STATE SENATE — Lifelong resident of Steuben county. — Angola city Republican chairman. — Angola businessman. — Past master Northeastern Lodge 210, FA AM. — Member Fort Wayne Scottish Rite, Mizpah Shrine Temple and Flying Shriners. — President Pokagon Shrine club, j — President Angola Rotary club. — Past president Steuben County United Fund. — Past president Angola Area J Chamber of Commerce. ( PMd For By Dw «. Clark. AM**

SATURDAY, FEB. 28 Emergency Room Nora Wilson, Syracuse Barbara Shepherd, Leesburg * Goshen Hospital TUESDAY, FEB. 24 Admission Shirley A. Johnson, Syracuse Dismissal Mrs. Howard LaFollette and infant daughter, Syracuse Fannie Hinderer. Syracuse WEDNESDAY. FEB. 25 Dismissal Ernest L. Nichols, Syracuse Gladys M. Weathers, Syracuse THURSDAY, FEB. 27 Admission Mrs. Leo Druckamiller, Syracuse Dismissal Mrs. Jeffrey Dippon and infant daughter. Syracuse Shirley A. Johnson, Syracuse Michaille Smith. Syracuse Franklin J Schaefer. North Webster FRIDAY. FEB. 27 Dismissal George D. Strohm. Syracuse MONDAY. MARCH 1 Admission Edith McCann. Leesburg James D. Shouse. Syracuse Dismissal Mrs. William Medlen and infant daughter. Syracuse OTHER HOSPITAL NEWS Mrs. Stanely (Margie Ann) Schopf, Syracuse, was transferred Wednesday. February 25. from the Goshen hospital to the Elkhart hospital Andres Garza, 23, Milford, suffered first and second degree bums to his arms, face and neck when a glue pit exploited at the Sea Nymph Boat company in Syracuse, Thursday, Feb. 27, at 8:30 a.m. He was taken to the Goshen hospital by the Syracuse ambulance. Mrs. Earl Treadway of Syracuse was released Sunday from Goshen hospital where she had been a patient since February 23 for tests and treatment. HARVEY SPEICHER, IN INDIANAPOLIS HOSPITAL Harvey Speicher, Milford, has been in the Wishard Memorial hospital in Indianapolis since February 18. He is undergoing tests and will be in the hospital for another six to eight weeks. Friends may write him in care of the Wishard Memorial hospital, Indianapolis. 46200. TO UNDERGO SURGERY Norma Gant of North Webster has been admitted to Saint Vincent s hospital at Indianapolis whero she is scheduled to undergo surgery. She is in room 3417 and would appreciate hearing from friends. She will be in the hospital for approximately four to six weeks. Cards of Thanks CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank all my friends and neighbors for their prayers, cards, flowers and food while I was ill. Thanks everyone Helen Mynhier CARD OF THANKS I wish to express my deep appreciation for all the cards, flowers, prayers and kindness extended to me and my family while in the Goshen hospital and Presbyterian-Saint Luke’s hospital in Chicago. JamesJFackler

CARD OF THANKS The family of Ernest A. Williams wishes to thank everyone for the beautiful flowers, cards, and other expressions of sympathy during the illness and death of our loved one. Special thanks to Dr. Robert Craig and office staff, the Syracuse emergency ambulance services. Rev. Kennard Robinson, and Harris funeral home. Mildred Williams Jerry Lowe Family Blanche Bates CARD OF THANKS Thank you to the Christian church for remembering us at the loss of our brother. Esther Charlton. Arnold and Allan Dierks £(l TO SPEAK — Orion Samuelson, agricultural services director, WGN radio and televison, Chicago, will be the featured speaker at the Kosciusko County Cattlemen’s Association annual meeting March 9 at 6:30 p.m., in the Shrine building at Warsaw. Mr. Samuelson hosts WGN radio's morning show and noon show which feature agriculture news and interviews daily except Sunday. He also hosts the “Top O’ the Morning” show week days at 6:30 a.m. on Channel 9. He travels more than 60,000 miles annually covering national and midwest farm events. Mr. Samuelson is in great demand as a banquet speaker as he tells the agriculture story to consumers as well as farmers. Tickets are available from the county extension office and from the following directors of the association: Dr. A. G. Schafer, Dean Cousins, Mike Nelson. Darrell Bruner, John Camden and John Rhoades. Home Truth Some folks want to check Government spending and others want to spend Government checks. -Skywriter. Alsugi, Japan

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County students on dean's list at Purdue

WEST LAFAYETTE — A total of 4,048 Purdue university students received distinguished student rank for the first semester of the 1975-76 school year. These students represent the top 18.4 per cent of the 21.983 undergraduates at the West Lafayette campus for the fall semester. , This list, released by registrar Nelson M. Parkhurst, also included 1,083 students with straight-A (6.0) records during the first semester s work toward a bachelor's or associate (twoyear) degree. Those students from Kosciusko county who were named to the list are as follows: ATWOOD - Kip Owen Hoffer, box 93. mech. engr. ETNA GREEN — Joyce Elaine Dunnuck. r 1. humanities; and Cynthia Ann Nifong, r 1, home economics LEESBURG - Cynthia B. Schermerhorn, box 146, industrial management; and Michael Lee Zurcher. r 1, industrial management, all A s MENTONE - James Thomas Jones. 403 North Broadway, elect, eng. tech., all A's MILFORD — Timothy Aaron Reed. 72531 CR 19 r 1. science;

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Terry A. Vanlaningham, r 1 box 38, agriculture; and Rebecca Belle Zimmerman. r 2, agriculture PIERCETON - Belinda Sue Bryant, r 1 box 211, humanities, all A's; Bruce Wendell Bryant, r 1 box 211, agriculture; Connie Mae Engelberth, r 2, agriculture, all A's; and Phillip Lee Mort, r 2, fresh, engr. SYRACUSE - Michael W. Bitner, box 625, humanities; Connie L. Hoopingamer, r 1 box 400, humanities; Jeffrey Lee Plumer, r 1. const, tech. BS; and Dallas Devon Ummel, 116 North Shore drive, humanities WARSAW — Mary Katherine Apeland, 708 E. Center St., science; Martin Gerald Blessing, box 245. fresh, engr., all A’s; Barbara Jean Brelsford, 1408 W. Rivercrest, home economics, all A's; Jerry Allen Eckert, r 7 Springhill acres, humanities; Charlene Ann Ellis, r 5, humanities; Thomas Edward Engle, r 3 box 350, fresh., engr.; Jeffrey R. Longenbaugh, r 4, industrial mgt.; Elaine Ann Petro, North Detroit St., science; Brenda Sue Bast Walton, r 4 humanities WINONA LAKE — Elizabeth Sue Bowman. 1503 Chestnut St.,