The Mail-Journal, Volume 13, Number 16, Milford, Kosciusko County, 12 May 1976 — Page 4

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., May 12,1976

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OBITUARIES

• Frank Garten Funeral services were held Friday morning for Frank A. Garten, 78, of Lake Wawasee and uncle of Mrs. William T. Jones Jr., of Syracuse. Death came at 3:30 a m last Wednesday in Goshen hospital following a three week illness. Bom at Odon on April 11, 1898. a son of Walter C. and Elizabeth (Crooke) Garten, he spent his summers at Lake Wawasee for 44 years, moving to Wawasee permanently from Indianapolis in 1965 Mr Garten attended Purdue university where he was a member of the fraternity, .was state track champion of Manuel Training high school at Indianapolis and part owner of the Garten Feed company at Indianapolis He- was a former member of the Columbia club and a member of the University Park Christian church In addition to the niece, he is survived by two nephews, James W. Sutton of Indianapolis and Jeremy Garten. Phoenix. Ariz He was preceded in death by one brother and three sisters Rev Marvin Jones officiated for the Friday morning service at Syracuse with Rev Carver McGriff in charge for the graveside service at Indianapolis Oliver Graff Funeral services were held this morning (Wednesday) for Oliver •Graff. 85. of 419 South Seventh street. Goshen Death came erf an apparent heart attack suffered at 10:30 a m at his home on Monday He had been in failing health for some time, however, death was unexpected He was born at Tremont. 111. on May 16. 1890. a son of Mr and Mrs Fred Graff and moved to Goshen m 1932 His wife, the former Emma Gauger to whom he was married January 4, 1911 at Saint Joe, Mich . preceded him in death July 12, 1973 Mr Graff was.a carpenter and member of the Apostolic Christian church at Milford He is survived by one daughter. Mrs Frank (Ruth) Beer of Milford; seven grandchildren. 17 greatgrandchildren; three brothers, Oscar and Albert, both of Milford and Everett. Syracuse; and five sisters. Mrs Pete (Laura) Wuthrich of Milford, Mrs Otto (Barbara) Beer of New Paris. Mrs Eli Mary) Gerber of Goshen, Mrs Tilly Kashaum. Goshen, and Miss Edna Graff. Goshen A daughter preceded him in death in 1963 Interment was in Milford cemetery

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Merl Whitehead Funeral services were held Saturday for Merl G. Whitehead, 80, of Goshen, brother of Russell Whitehead of Syracuse. Death came at 1 a m on Thursday at Goshen hospital where he had been admitted Tuesday night. He had been in failing health for several months and death was due to a heart coridition. A Jackson township native, he was born to Samuel and Dociah (Peters) Whitehead on October 1. 1895 and lived all of his life in the Goshen community. He was a poultry raiser and breeder, operating a chicken barbeque at the Goshen fairs for a number of years. Mr. Whitehead was a past president of both the state poultry association and the Elkhart county poultry association. He was united in marriage to Edna Berkey on March 30. 1917 and she survives Mr. Whitehead was a member of the Rock Run church where he had held many offices. He was also a member of the Elkhart County Historical Society and the Kiwanis club Additional survivors include a son. Robert. Brooklyn. Mich.; three daughters, Mrs William (Mary Laverle) Hartsough and Mrs Melvin (Lois) Kauffman, both of Goshen, and Mrs Willis (Roberta) Carpenter. Millersburg; 18 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs Clem (Cecil) Bowers of Sebring. Fla . and one other brother. Harold Whitdiead of New Paris A son preceded him in death Interment was in Rock Run cemetery Alfred Hoerr Funeral services were held Monday at 10 a m in Peoria. 111., for Alfred Hoerr, 76. 1315 E. Hillcrest. Peoria, brother of John C. Hoerr of Milford Hoerr died at 1:45 p m. Friday. May 7. It was his 32d wedding anniversary He died in the Methodist Medical center where he had been a patient since April 25 He owned and operated the Hoerr Auto Sales for 50 years, last working in November of 1975 He- had been a resident of Peoria for the past 53 years Hoerr was born at Fairbury on October 30,1899 He was the son of John and Mary t Rappi Hoerr He married Mabie (Grimm) Gerber in Peoria on May 7, 1944. He was a member of the Sheridan Road Apostolic Christian church Surviving with the wife and Milford brother are three daughters. Miss Louise E Hoerr of Peoria, Mrs Vernon tßoselyn)

Martin of East Lynn, 111., and Mrs. William (Shirley) Kaspar of Runnemede, N; J.; two other brothers. Peter and Edward, both of Peoria; one sister, Mrs. Vernon (Marie) Schumacher of Marton. Ill.; and six grandchildren. Burial was in Springdale cemetery. Memorials may be made to the building fund of the Sheridan Road Apostolic Christian church. Mary Lindsey Mrs. Mary Louise Lindsey, 53, ° r 1 Leesburg, died at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 4. in University hospital, Indianapolis, following a two-year illness. Bom in Pleasant Lake, on November 17, 1922. she came to the Barbee Lake area five years ago from Muncie. Her husband. Ferrell Lindsey, whom she married December 15, 1941, survives with three sons, Dennis. Muncie. Randy. Fort Wayne and Tim. at home; a daughter. Mrs. Jeffrey Morris. Maryland Heights, Md ; her mother. Mrs. Effie Lockwood, r 1 Leesburg; and a brother. Herschel Lockwood. Bay City. Mich. Services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 7. in Gardens of Memory cemetery’. Muncie Jim Howard Funeral services were held Monday for Jim Howard, 61, of Liberty Mills and father of Mrs. Larry (Goldie) Lewallen of North Webster. Death came Saturday in the Wabash County hospital. Born March 28, 1915 at Prestonsburg. Ky . he was a son of Ellice and Carolyn (Prater) Howard His marriage to Leota Shepherd took place in Kosciusko county April 17. 1944 and she survives. Mr. Howard was a member of the Assembly Church of God at North Manchester In addition to the widow and North Webster daughter, survivors are two sons. Dallas and Dale, both of Liberty Mills; four other daughters, Shirley and Shavana, both at home, Mrs. Allen (Janet) Fisher of Denver and Mrs. Ronald (Carolyn) Isabelle of Liberty Mills; 12 grandchildren; three brothers, and three sisters? Interment was in Fairview cemetery Neva Farcus Mrs Neva (Haney) Farcus, Belmont. Texas, a native of the Hastings community near Milford, died May 7 in Belmont. Survivors include a son. Louis 8.. Jr.. Elmhurst. Ill.; a daughter. Mary Ann Redmond, Woodbury, L. 1., N.Y,; three grandchildren; and five brothers, “Kenneth Haney, Milford, Loyal Haney. Leesburg. Fred Haney, Akron. Paul Haney, Michigan City and Foy Haney. Mount Prospect. 11l Funeral services were held at 11 a m. today (Wednesday) at the Hartzler-Guterman funeral home, Elkhart, with Rev. Richard Neilsen officiating. Bunal was in Rice cemetery. Mary Johnson Funeral services were held at 10 a m today (Wednesday) for Mrs Richard L. (Mary Louise Grisamer) Johnson, 60 of Elkhart and a half-sister of Richard Grisamer of Syracuse Death came Sunday morning at Saint Joseph's hospital in South Bend, where she had been transferred on Saturday from Elkhart hospital Mrs Johnson, a 1975 Republican candidate for mayor of Elkhart, had been active in area politics for many years and was self-employed as an accountant for 28-years She was affiliated with local. r state, and national accountant organizations. She was born in Goshen on August 1. 1915 and married to Richard L Johnson on December 31. 1951 Survivors include the husband; the half-brother; a daughter. Mrs Hugh (Donna) Johnson of Elkhart; a son. Larry T Rich ol Granger; eight grandchildren; one great-grandson; a brother, Robert Grisamer of Greenfield; and a half-sister. Mrs Russell (Joan) Stone of Decatur Burial was in Rice cemetery

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Births KILMER, Sarah Elizabeth Mr. and Mrs. Lesley Kilmer announce the birth of their first child, Sarah Elizabeth, in May 6. The baby weighed six pounds, three ounces. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Glenn M. Cummings, Ogden, Utah. Paternal grandparents are Rev. and Mrs. Orvil Kilmer of Milford. Paternal great-grandmother is Mrs. Ellis Wildman of Tucson. Ariz. STRIEBY. Johanna Martina Mr and Mrs David Strieby of Indianapolis are the parents of their first child, a daughter. Johanna Martina, born on Tuesday. May 4. The newborn weighed eight pounds and seven ounces Maternal grandparents are Mrs. C. P. Droppert and the late Mr. Droppert of Delft, Holland. Paternal grandparents are Mrs. Cleo Strieby of Syracuse and the late Orland Strieby. BRADLEY, Jennifer Lynn Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery Bradley of Milford are the parents of their first child, a six pound, eight ounce daughter, Jennifer Lynn, bom on Sunday, May 2, in the Goshen hospital. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs. Robert Laughlin of Syracuse and paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Chupp. Milford and Lester Bradley of Goshen. rand parents are Mr. and Mrs Ray McGinley of Syracuse, Charles Myers of Columbia City. Mr. and Mrs. Vem Ingle and Mrs Agatha May Orn Charlton STOELTING. Sarah Lacy A daughter. Sara Lacy, was born to Paul and Martha Stoelting of 201 North Lake. Syracuse, last Thursday, May 6. The little girl, the couple’s first child, arrived on her father's birthday. Sarah Lacy tipped the scales at five pounds, eight jounces and measured 18 inches when she arrived in the Goshen hospital at 4:20 p.m. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. John M. Cutsinger of Franklin. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs. Jack Stoelting of Syracuse. The paternal great-grandparents are Dr and Mrs. George Warner of Milford, Mr. and Mrs Everett Ketering of Syracuse and Dr. O. C. Stoelting of Syracuse. CHARLTON. Lisa Renee Mr and Mrs. Michael E. Charlton. Milford, are parents Os a seven pound, 13 ounce daughter. Lisa Renee bom at 8:28 am Sunday, May 2. in Goshen hospital. Grandparents of the baby are Mr and Mrs. Douglas Charlton of Syracuse, Mildred Charlton of Goshen and Mr. arid Mrs. Eldon Stump of New Paris. DAVIS,. Heather Rae Mr and Mrs. Tom Davis, Milford, are the parents of a daughter. Heather Rae. bom Monday, May 10; in Goshen hospital. She weighed eight pounds, two ounces Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hodel of Roanoke. 111., and paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs. Ray Davis of Phoenixville. Penn Hospital Notes Murphy Medical Center SUNDAY. MAY 2 Emergency Room Paula E Westerman, Leesburg Max Jr. Menzie. Syracuse Glenna Ashby. Leesburg MONDAY, MAY 3 Dismissals William R. Flynn, North Webster

TUESDAY, MAY 4 Admissions Janet Roush, Syracuse Leota Summerlot. Syracuse Dismissal —Sandra K. Crum, North Webster WEDNESDAY. MAY 5 Admission Frank W. Radeke, Milford Emergency Room Timothy Freiburger, Leesburg Brent White, North Webster Adam Holbrook, Leesburg THURSDAY. MAY 6 Admissions Richard M. Crawford, Leesburg FRIDAY, MAY 7 Admission Artie M. Hamby, North Webster SATURDAY. MAY 8 Dismissal Janet L. Roush. Syracuse Emergency Room Doris P. Linton, Leesburg Walter B. Runyan, Milford Artie Hamby. North Webster SUNDAY. MAY 9 Admissions Jacqueline Vanscoik. Leesburg William R. Flynn, North Webster Waneta K. Bishop, Leesburg Emergency Room Emily Packer, North Webster w Goshen Hospital TUESDAY, MAY 4 Admission James H. Rohr. Leesburg THURSDAY, MAY 6 Admission Raymond Alderfer, Milford Dismissal Joe W. Baker, Syracuse Sara Slabaugh. Milford FRIDAY. MAY 7 Admission Mabie Jane Kasel, Syracuse Dismissals Scherrie A. Brower, Syracuse Laurel Brock, Syracuse MONDAY, MAY 10 Admissions Anthony Starkweather. Syracuse Kip Allen Birky, Syracuse Kathy Lee McKibbin, Syracuse OTHER HOSPITAL NEWS Gaylord Jones of North Shore drive. Syracuse, is expected home this week end from Mayo clinic where he has been a patient since last Thursday. TWO TAKEN TO HOSPITAL Two Syracuse persons were taken to Goshen hospital on Monday by the emergency uni) at Syracuse, both being 91 years of age. Jack Kline, r 4, was taken after becoming ill at his home, at 12:25 p.m. Mrs. Bertha Mae Searfoss, r 2, was taken for treatment following a broken hip sustained in a fall three months ago and was recently dismissed from the hospital. The unit responded to her call at 4:22 p.m.

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MRS. HOERR REMAINS IN GOSHEN HOSPITAL Mrs. John C. Hoerr of near Milford remains a patient in the Goshen hospital. TAKEN TO HOSPITAL Laurel Brock, 72, r 3 Syracuse, was taken to Goshen hospital by the emergency unit at Syracuse after becoming ill at his home at 1:13 p.m. on Wednesday. He was treated by a local physician before being transported. MRS. DANE RARICK HOME FROM HOSPITAL Mrs. Dane (Hazel B.) Rarick of r 1 Milford was released from the Goshen hosptial on May 1. It was incorrectly stated in last week’s edition that she was admitted May 1. TAKEN TO HOSPITAL Dallas Strieby of Syracuse was transported to Veterans hospital at Fort Wayne by the emergency unit at Syracuse. He was taken at 6:52 a.m. today (Wednesday). Cards of T HANKS CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank all of our friends and neighbors for the many beautiful cards, flowers and the many prayers for Hazel while in the Goshen hospital. A special thanks to the Milford emergency ambulance service and the extreme kindness shown. We also want to especially thank Rev. Orvil Kilmer, Rev. Jr. Beer and Rev. Lester Young for their many prayers and visits and to the many Bible study groups for special prayer. May God bless each one. Hazel and Dane Rarick CARD OF THANKS Thanks to one and all for the remembrances while I was in the hospital. They were appreciated. A special thanks to Rev. Eldon Wilson, Syracuse EMS, Dr. Craig and Dr. Johnson, the third floor nurses at Goshen hospital and my children, Dixie, Dick and Susie, who are great. Stan Scott CARD OF THANKS Thanks to everyone who helped us celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary with gifts and cards. It is always nice to be remembered by relatives and friends. Walter and Leatha Kasper Court News KOSCIUSKO COUNTY Marriage Licenses The following couples have applied for marriage licenses at the office of county clerk Bessie

I. Himes: Keith Eugene Privett, 22. 419 East Boston street, Syracuse, maintenance and Pamela Jean Russell, 25, r 4 Syracuse, unemployed Traffic Violations William E. Holcomb, 53, r 1 Syracuse, $35 for failure to yield right of way Clinton I. Butcher, 46, r 1 Leesburg. $35 for speeding Rosemary LeCount, 42. 701 Front street, Syracuse, $35 for no operator license Randall D. Graber, 21, 158 North Shore drive, Syracuse, S4O for unreasonable speed James Irwin, 64, North Webster, $35 for failure to have vehicle inspected Garry Hamilton, 20, r 1 Milford $35 for speeding Keith Greider, 23, r 1 North Webster. $35 for speeding Paula Albert, 23, r 2 Leesburg, $45 for speeding David Ball, 23, box 158 Milford. $35 for expired inspection Henry Beer, box 547 Milford, $35 for speeding Garry Miller, 30, box 61 Milford. $35 for improper use of dealer's plate Richard Crawford, 18. r 1 Leesburg, $35 for false registration Marilynn Laundsen. 35, r 2 Syracuse, $35 for permitting violation Ralph Bennett, 54, box 231 North Webster, $35 for no life belts Hary Hill. 22, r 1 Leesburg. $35 for disregarding stop sign Terry Hiner. 28, 524 South Main street. Syracuse, $35 for disregarding stop sign Thomas Kruger, 39, r 1 North Webster, $35 for illegal possession of fish Max Richcreek, 25. r 1 North Webster, S4O for speeding David Housouer, 18, r 3 Syracuse, S6O for reckless driving; $33 for no registration plate. SMALL CLAIMS State of Indiana vs Samuel Mishler, 718 South Main street, Syracuse; S4O and six months suspended sentence for public intoxication.

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State of Indiana vs William Downing, 730 South Huntington street, Syracuse; $35 and six months suspended sentence to Indiana State Farm for public intoxication. State of Indiana vs James Ashby, state road 13, Syracuse; $35 for public intoxication. Real Estate State of Indiana vs United Telephone, Inc., et al. Plaintiff asks that three disinterested freeholders be appointed to appraise access rights, fix damages. Fined The following person was assessed fines and costs when appearing before city judge Milo Lightfoot recently: Dale Delap, 23. r 1 Leesburg, $35 for expired MVI certificate ELKHART COUNTY Marriage License The following couple has applied for a marriage license in the office of county clerk Dixie Haas:’ David B. Mahornery, Jr?, 19, r 1 North Webster, factory employee and Susan E. Rock. 19, box 19110 Oak Street, New Paris, unemployed ELBERT E. POE BOOKED AT JAIL Elbert E. Poe, 30, Leesburg, was booked at the county jail on a charge of failure to appear in city court. He was released on the authority of Judge Milo Lightfoot after paying a $2Bl fine in city court. Vandalism reported M. A. Clark, r 2 Syracuse, reported to Kosciusko county police Monday morning of a large rock being thrown through the windshield of his car. The auto was parked in the Clark drive, and vandalism occurred sometime late Sunday night or early Monday morning. PASTEUR BORN Louis Pasteur, French chemist-bacteriologist, was bom Dec. 27, 1822,