The Mail-Journal, Volume 14, Number 9, Milford, Kosciusko County, 23 March 1977 — Page 4

THE MAIt-JOURNAL — Wed., March 23,1977

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Obituaries

Jesse A. Parsons

• Funeral services were held . Saturday for Jesse A Parsons, * 82, of Goshen and a former Syracuse resident Death came on Thursday at Goshen Hospital where he had been admitted the previous day. In failing health for some time, he had suffered a stroke on the Sunday prior. A native of Champaign. 111., Mr. Parsons was born on June 18, 1894, a son of Charles and Mary Ellen (Hughes! Parsons He was a carpenter and last employed as a press operator at Midwest Rubber Company, Goshen Mr Parsons was a member of Goshen City Church of the Brethren His wife, the former Gladys Marie Shoup, to whom he was married June 20, 1937, preceded him in death January 14, 1976 Survivors include two daughters; two stepsons; seven grandchildren; 12 greatgrandchildren; four stepgrandchildren. two step-great-grandchildren; a brother. Albert Parsons of Warsaw; a sister; and a half-brother. Interment was in Violett cemetery. Mary A. Hyndman Services were held yesterday (Tuesday) for Mary A. Hyndman. 79, r 4 Syracuse, at the All Saints Episcopal Church. Syracuse. Mrs Hyndman died Sunday, March 20. at Goshen Hospital after failing in health for several years. She whs born February 13, 1898 at Twillmgate. Newfoundland, to Mr and Mrs John Carolyne Kingsbury. Mrs. Hyndman worked as a time clerk for the steel mills in Gary prior to moving to Syracuse 12 years ago. She married William T Hyndman who preceded her in death. Survivors include two sons. Rev David Hvndman. Syracuse

Hospital notes

Goshen TUESDAY. MARCH 15 Admissions Pamela Sue,Pollock, r 1 .Milford Jesse E Metzger, r 3 Syracuse Randy Purcell, r 3 Syracuse Laura Coquillard. 113 West Carroll. Syracuse WEDNESDAY. MARCH 16 Dismissals Pamela Pollock, r 1 Milford Alvin Haab. r 1 Milford George Lucas, r 4 Syracuse Mrs Bill Appenzeller and infant daughter. Syracuse THURSDAY. M ARCH 17 Admission Rita Rogers, r 1* Syracuse Dismissals Leia Myers, r 2 Syracuse Mabel Zehner. r 1 Syracuse Lydia E Hunt, r 1 Leesburg FRIDAY. MARCH 18 Adtniuten Renee Gammiere. r 2 Syracuse Dismissals Randy Purcell, r 3 Syracuse Mrs. Timothy Polk and son. r 2 leesburg Lvndall Vamette. r 1 North Webster SATURDAY. MARCH 19 Admission Louis Firestone, r 4 Syracuse Dismissals Woodrow W Free, r 1 Milford Mrs Dale A Rogers and infant son. r 1 Syracuse Mrs Francis Denton and infant

CARL COPLIN DISTRIBUTOR FOR AMERICAN BREEDER SERVICE Announces the retirement. March 26, 16TT, of Mill Mom Technician in Koodosho Co. for the poof 25 years. Replacing Bill will be JAMIS MAfNR, 928 Denver St., Elkhart, Ind. He is a fine young man of dairy background, serving his father's 100 dairy cow herd for the past 3 years. Ml wishes to thank all of his fine customers for their patronage and wishes each of you continued prosperity in your dairy business. When you need service, please call Jim, Tola* pbaao 264-2354. He will continue to give you the same good service you have received* in the past. THANKS AS AIN.

and Gerome Hyndman, Michigan City; and four grandchildren. One son, James, and two brothers preceded her in death. Burial will be at the Ridge Lawn cemetery. Gary, at a private ceremony to be held at a later date. Family requests all memorials to be sent to All Saints Episcopal Church. Joseph C. Kostek Funeral services were conducted at 10 a m. Monday in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Warsaw for Joseph C. Kostek, 89. Oswego. Kostek died at his residence at 5 a.m. Saturday. He was born in Czechoslovakia on March 10, 1888. He married Anna Latchan in Philadelphia. Pa . in 1921 She survives. The deceased was a member of Saint Agnes Catholic Church in Philadelphia He was a builder The family moved to Oswego in 1960. Surviving in addition to his wife are one daughter. Mrs. John (Agnesi Richards of Oswego, two step-sons. Paul and John Mosko. both of Philadelphia; three grandchildren; and a number of great-grandchildren Rev Martin Horvath officiated at the services Interment was in Oswego cemetery McHatton-Sadler Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements John Henry Egli John Henry Egli of Indianapolis. formerly of Milford, died March 7 in the Clearwater, Fla . hospital after suffering a heart attack while playing golf. He and his wife reside in Florida during the winter Egli is survived by his wife, the former Estella Thompson, one daughter. Mrs Berdyne Evans of Indianapolis; one sister. Mrs. Gladys Wehrley of Elkhart; and five grandchildren.

son. r 4 Syracuse SUNDAY. MARCH 20 Admissions Tim Shearer, r 1 North Webster Delbert Stidham, r 1 North Webster MONDAY. MARCH 21 Dismissal Mrs. Steven Geaugh and infant son. 200 Huntington Road. Syracuse KCH MONDAY. MARCH 14 . Dismissal Kate Miller. North Webster TUESDAY. MARCH 15 Admission Nelda Bone. North Webster WEDNESDAY. MARCH 16 Dismissal Nekla Bone. North Webster THURSDAY. MARCH 18 Dismissal Russell Homan, Milford SUNDAY. MARCH 20 Admission Ema Cline, l-eesburg Murphy THURSDAY. MARCH 17 Emergency Room Susan K. Smith. Leesburg FRIDAY. MARCH 18 Emergency Room Lucy A. Davis. Leesburg

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Denzel Nelson Denzel D. Nelson, 69. Burket, owner-operator of Nelson Trucking Co., Burket, for 38 years, died Thursday at 3:30 p.m. in the Lutheran Hospital at Fort Wayne. Nelson was married to the former Marian Conn of Leesburg. She survives. He was born December 2 1907 in Fulton County to Mace and Mina (Barkman) Nelson. He married Lenna Williamson on September 1, 1928. She died on December 27, 1938. He married the current Mrs. Nelson on December 31,1939 at Leesburg He was a member of the Warsaw Elks Lodge and the Indiana Motor Truck Association. He retired in June 1968 from the trucking company. Surviving with the widow are two sons. Michael and Jerry, both of Burket and one daughter, Mrs. Jon (Darla) Hamm, Tarboro. N. C.; two brothers, Delford of Warsaw and Harold of Mentone: one sister. Mrs. Elgie (Velma Vandermark, Talma; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held .Sunday at the Chamness Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Johnson officiating. Interment was in the Palestine cemetery. Harmon Stultz Hannon Stultz. 78. 307 North Third St. Goshen, father of Mrs. Carl (Betty) Warstler, Milford, died at 8 a m last Friday in the Fountainview Place where he had been a patient since October 1. Stultz has been in failing health for 15 years A native of -Goshen. Mr. Stultz was born May 11. 1898. a son of Fredrick and Bertha (Fitch) Stultz. He was a decorator for many years and was a member of Saint Mark's Methodist Church. He married Hazel Spry on December 8, 1971.

SATURDAY. MARCH IS Emergency Room Marvin Campbell, Leesburg Scott Englehardt. Leesburg SUNDAY. MARCH 20 Admission Mrs Amos Poe, Leesburg Milford EMS A Milford lady was transported from the Goshen Hospital to Elkhart Hospital for tests and taken back to Goshen Hospital on March 15. The EMS answered a call to an accident on CR 1300 and 300 on Friday where two victims were transported to the Goshen Hospital emergency room. A man was transported from his Waubee Lake home to KCH on March 18. On March 21 a man cut his fingers in an industrial accident and was transported to KCH. Syracuse EMS .An ambulance was called to 601 Baltimore Street. Syracuse, at 2:16 p m., March 19, when Emmit Cobb, 64711 CR 19 Goshen, fell 20 feet from an antenna tower Cobb. 42. fell onto some mud and received a laceration on the nght side of his head. He was transported to Goshen Hospital at 2:52 p m Iva Scott. 59. 318 E Boston. Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital Saturday. March 19, after suffering chest pains and difficulty in breathing Ambulance arrived at 7:17 pm She was taken to the hospital at 7:48 p.m. A thumb, caught in the blade of a power hacksaw, was the reason Syracuse ambulance was called to Sea Nymph Plant 1 yesterday (Tuesday), at 7:37 a m. Ray Penn. 44. r 1 North Wet> ster. was working when he caught his thumb in the saw. He was transported to Goshen Hospital at approximately 8:30 a.m. Daisy Stover, in her 70's, 11 B South Harrison Street. Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital

Ray Buhrt GENERAL CONTRACTOR Residential & Commercial Building Phone:4s7 3431 Road 13, Syracuse

Surviving with the widow and Milford daughter are one grandchild; one stepgrandchild; a sister and a brother. Thad VanSickel Funeral services were held last Friday for Thad David VanSickle, five days old. Syracuse, who died at Bremen Hospital Wednesday. March 16. He was born March 11 at Bremen. Surviving are his parents, Mr and Mrs. Jay T. Van Sickle. 11, Syracuse, and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Trammel, Syracuse, and Mr. and Mrs. Jay T. Van Sickle I. Syracuse. Calling was at the Harris Funeral Home. Syracuse, with services at the gravesite. Catherine Sponseller Death claimed former Milford resident Mrs. Charles (Catherine M.) Sponseller. 61, 1739 S. Holly Way. Lansing. Mich., on Monday. March 21. She died in her home. The deceased was born in Warsaw on February 16. 1916. and had lived in the MilfordWarsaw area for approximately 40 years before moving to Michigan She was a member of Kosciusko Chapter 160 Order of the Eastern Star at Milford and of the Grace United Methodist Church at Lansing. Surviving with the husband are one daughter. Mrs. Robert (Sue) Buck and one granddaughter. Tome Buck, both of Lansing. The funeral will be held at 9:30 a m. on Thursday in the Estes — Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel Graveside services will be held at 4 p.m. at the Oakwood cemetery in Warsaw with burial following.

early Tuesday evening. March 22. suffering from an apparent case of malnutrition. Mrs. Stover was found on the floor of her apartment. It is not known for how long she had been lying there, she was last seen three to four days ago. Births MERRZO. Gabriel Joseph Mr. and Mrs. Mark Merrzo of Lake Wawasee. r 1 Cromwell, became parents of their second son. Gabriel Joseph, at 2:05 a.m. on Tuesday. March 22. The infant was born at honje and weighed eight pounds. 10 ounces. He measured 22 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. James Webb of r 1 Leesburg. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Albert Merrzo of Austin. Texas. Gabriel s brother is two-year-old Joshua James DENTON. Tadeul Edward Mr. and Mrs. J Francis (Soniamar) Denton, r 4 Syracuse, are the parents of a son born Tuesday. March 15, at Goshen Hospital The boy, who weighed seven pounds, one ounce, was named Tadeul Edward. Grandparents are Mr.and Mrs. Alcides Amado. Porto .Alegre, Brazil and Mr and Mrs Howard Simison. Syracuse POLK. Christopher Anthony Mr. and Mrs Timothy Polk of r 2 Leesburg became the parents of their first child, a son named Christopher Anthony, at 1:41 p.m on Tuesday. March 15. The infant made his arrival at the Goshen Hospital where he tipped the scales at seven pounds, one ounce. He measured 19G inches long. Mr. and Mrs Cesar Giusei of Peru. South America, are the maternal grandparents. Mr and Mrs. Larry Polk of Leesburg are the paternal grandparents. Delight Polk of Leesburg is the paternal great-grandmother and Marie Aguilar of Peru. SA., is the maternal great-grandmother.

Mrs. Levi Mast Mrs. Levi L. (Mary) Mast, 89 r 2 Milford, died Sunday in her home. She was born November 6,1887 in Nappanee. On January 21, 1908, she married Henry C. Hostetler. He died on September 20. 1949. She married Levi L. Mast on January 6.1952. He died on February 11. 1973. Surviving are a son. James Hochstetler, Nappanee; five daughters. Mrs. Andy (Susie) Schlaback. Nappanee, Mrs. Levi S. (Barbara) Troyer and Mrs. Noah (Sarah) Beachy, both of Middlebury, Mrs. Christ (Christena) Bontrager. Sarasota. Fla., and Mrs. Omer (Wilma) Hochstetler, Milford; eight stepsons. Dan L. Mast. Millersburg. Henry L. Mast. Middlebury, Edwin and Samuel Mast, both of LaGrange. Uriah and John Mast, both of Sarasota. Edward Mast of Topeka and Melvin Mast, Phoenix. Ariz.; three stepdaughters. Mrs. Lewis (Mary) Troyer. Shipshewana. Mrs. Alvin (Anne) Miller, Ligonier and Mrs. David (Ada) Yoder. Middlebury; 54 grandchildren; 122 greatgrandchildren; a number of stepgrandchildren, and two sisters. Mrs. Edward (Amanda) Bontrager. Topeka and Mrs. Pete (Emma) Garber. Etna Green. Three sons, three daughters, four brothers and seven sisters preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at 9:30 this morning (Wednesday) in the Melvin Troyer home. Bishop Freeman Kuhns and Melvin Misser. both of the Old Order Amish Church, of which the deceased was a member, officiated. Burial was in the Weldy cemetery. Wright-Yoder Funeral Home. Nappanee, was in charge of the services.

GEAUGH. Brice Christopher Mr and Mrs. Steven Geaugh. 200 Huntington, Syracuse, are the parents of a nine pound, 14 and one-half ounce son, Brice Christopher, born on Saturday, March 19, in the Goshen Hospital. He was welcomed home by two brothers, Jerry Dean, four years; and Jason David, two years. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Willie Stone of Goshen and Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Fann, Elkhart. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Welty of New Paris are the foster grandparents. HIATT, Jennifer Sue A daughter, Jennifer Sue, was born to Mr. and Mrs. James Hiatt, Elkhart, Sunday. March 20 in Elkhart Hospital. Jennifer weighed six pounds, 11 ounces and has an older brother, Brian James, age two. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. William Cutter. 706 N. Huntington, Syracuse. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. George Hiatt of Kokomo. NEFF. Aaron David Mr. and Mrs. Rick E. Neff of r 2 box 30. Runaway Bay, Syracuse, became the parents of their first child, a son named Aaron David, on March 9. The young man was born at home and weighed -seven pounds, eight ounces when he arrived at 11:47 a.m. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs Eldon Anson of Huntington and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Neff of r 1 Milford Great-grandparents are Mrs. Opal Anson of Huntington. Mrs. Hazel Oden of Huntington. Mr and Mrs. John S. Fisher of Syracuse and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Neff of Goshen. Guy E. Fisher of Milford is the baby’s great-great-grandfather ROGERS infant Mr. and Mrs. Dale A. Rogers of Syracuse are the parents of a son born on Thursday, March 17, at Goshen Hospital. OILER. Travis Eugene Mr. and Mrs. Donald Oiler, 14646 CR 52. Syracuse, are the parents of a son. Travis Eugene, born at 2:28 p.m. on Friday, March 18. in the Elkhart Hospital. The infant tipped the scales at seven pounds, 14 ounces, and has a brother. Richard William. Cards of thanks C ARD OF THANKS • I wish to thank the Milford and Syracuse fire departments for the help at the time of my fire. Wayne Sholtey

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TWO INJURED — Two young persons from the Lakeland area were taken to the Goshen hospital by members of the Milford emergency unit last Friday following a two-car accident on the .Milford-Syracuse road. Taken to the hospital were Norman R. Vanlaningham of r 2 Milford and Jane A. Kuilema. North Webster. Vanlaningham was treated and released.

Two injured in early morning crash

Two area residents were injured last Friday at 7:45 a m. when their cars collided on the Milford — Syracuse Road. Taken to the Goshen Hospital were Jane A. Kuilema, 23. North Webster and Norman R. Vanlaningham. 17, r 2 Milford. Mrs. Kuilema suffered a laceration to her right eye, multiple contusions to the forehead and top of the skull and complained of back pain. She was admitted to the hospital. Vanlaningham was treated for

Court news

Marriage Licenses The following couples have applied for marriage licenses at the office of county clerk N. Jean Mess more: Steven Earl Anderson, 34, r 3 Syracuse, electrician and Nancy Lee John, 23, r 3 Syracuse, waitress Steven Douglas Angel, 30, r 1 Leesburg, truck driver and Patricia Anne Mitchell, 27, r 1 Leesburg. Chore, Time Equipment Marriage Dissolutions Susan Lee Richey vs Lawrence Gene Richey, box 286 Leesburg. The couple was married June 16, 1974 and separated July 23, 1976. asks dissolution of marriage, equitable division of property, restoration of maiden name and all other proper relief John D. Glover vs Mary Sue Glover, r 3 box 134 Warsaw. The couple was married April 11,1971 and separated February 23, 1977. Petitioner asks dissolution of marriage, equitable division of property and all other proper relief Audrey Barnett vs Douglas Barnett. Front Street, Syracuse. The couple was married July 5, 1973 and separated December 20. 1976. Petitioner asks dissolution of marriage, equitable division of property, order for respondent to pay reasonable maintenance and support, payment of attorney’s fees, costs and all other proper relief Arlene D. Kemstein vs James W. Kemstein, Syracuse. The couple was married March 29, 1974 and separated October 30, 1975. Petitioner asks dissolution of marriage, care, custody and control of minor child, support for child, and all other proper relief Deborah M. Wiles vs Gary R. Wiles. Wawasee Motel, apt. 4, r 4

You Are Invited To Worship At The Milford Christian Church GOD MADE YOU SOMETHING SPECIAL Ae hove a tendency to measure value by rank position and size When it comes to working for the lord no |ob is insignificant or too lowly God jUi ft: hqj mode each one of us something special for His work What is the most important part of on automobile’ The motor’ The W K battery’ I suppose the hres wouldn t think they were that important What W J about the steering wheel’ The spark plugs’ The gas tank’ The truth is that ' *£. , without any one of these parts the car would be useless * WjHH Who is the most .mportant man in the army’ The general’ How far would «, < he get without the private on the front lines’ Is the infantryman the most tpF-*”" important’ Or is it the communications officer who gets the message through’ Perhaps it s the medical corpsman’ No person will ever be able to accept his 5 position in life Until he sees himself as having value to someone else. v' God says that We are His WORKMANSHIP and we are important to Him ; a:' ‘ and His church How soon we forget that the mosquito halted the construe Richo rd Brouillette tion of the Panama Canal for years. The tiny snowflake defeated the great ___h——— army of Napoleon. We may seem small, but we ore all something special in Gods sight. We ore the only one of our kind. Buses running every Sunday in Milford. Dewart lake. Syracuse Nappanee HEY KIDS and North Webster areas UM TO Bible school hour —930 a m ,-gs. w.id west pro tS Morning worship service —lO 30 o.m. :« gram there bkw |S Primary begmner junior and h.gh school and college age worsh.p serv.ces || at M at 10:30a.m. trontwr and we wont Sunday evening services at 7 p.m. *° ‘* w * Family night Bible study. Wednesday at 7 p.m wSt" MILFORD CHRISTIAN CHURCH 658-9151 W you ore looktng for o CHURCH HOME. Come! We con help you If you ore looking for CHURCH WORK Come! You con help us

a laceration to the forehead, contusions and complained of chest pain. He was released following treatment. Mrs. Kuilema was traveling west on 1300 N (MilfordSyracuse Road) and Vanlaningham was traveling east on the same road. Mrs. Kuilema lost control of her vehicle. It crossed the center line and the right rear hit the front of the Vanlaningham auto. State Trooper Michael Pershing investigated and set

Syracuse. The couple was married October 14, 1972 and separated January 31, 1977. Petitioner asks dissolution of marriage, custody of two minor children, reasonable attorney’s fees, costs and all other proper relief Traffic Court John Chris Scarbeary, 18, Syracuse, $45 for illegal consumption Lonnie J. Miller, 18, Milford, $35 for no operator s license Lisa A. Olivo, 16, Milford, $35 for unsafe vehicle Garry A. Shively, 16. Syracuse, $35 for no vehicle inspection William A. Davies, 35. Milford, $35 for speeding Complaint Tom Michael doing business as Tom’s Electric vs Sherwood Forest Lumber Co., North Webster, and Vaughn Hinesley, r 1 Pierceton. Plaintiff asks judgment of $2,569.35 and interest after 30 days from due date for work performed- and all other proper relief Small Claims Max Workman vs Gordon Waites, r 1 Cromwell, Plaintiff asks judgment of $110.61, costs and all other proper relief Max Workman vs Tom Young, r 3 Syracuse. Plaintiff asks judgment of $112.85, costs and all other proper relief Max Workman vs Penny Johnson. Syracuse. Plaintiff asks judgment of $109.66, costs and all other proper relief Max Workman vs Marvin Miller, r 2 Syracuse. Plaintiff asks judgment of $297 03. costs and all other proper relief « Max Workman vs Chester Harris, r 3 Syracuse. Plaintiff asks judgment of $85.64, costs and all other proper relief

damages at SI,OOO to the Vanlaningham auto, a 1969 Plymouth owned by Robert and E. M. Vanlaningham, r 2 Milford; and $1,600 to the 1969 Cadillac owned by Douglas L. Kuilema. North Webster. He said both cars were totaled with damages to the Vanlaningham vehicle being to both front fenders. hood, grill and engine. Damages to the Kuilema auto was to the right rear quarter panel, right door, trunk, lid and frame.

Wholesale Electric Service Co., Inc. vs Sherwood Forest Lumber Co., Inc., r 1 North Webster; Philip H. Cripe, Main St., North Webster; Richard F. Kierein, North Webster; and Steve Williams doing business as William’s Electric, r 1 North Webster. Plaintiff asks judgment of $1,183.24 for goods, wares, merchandise sold and delivered by plaintiff, interest, costs and all other proper relief Counting House Bank vs Dennis A. Reborg, Crown Point. Plaintiff asks judgment of $290.43 for retail installment contracts, costs, all other proper relief and SSO attorney’s fees Lakeland Sanitation Service vs James Joyce, r 3 box 3988 Syracuse. Plaintiff asks judgment of $59.50, costs and all other proper relief Lakeland Sanitation Service vs Sherrill Justice, Milford. Plaintiff asks judgment of $67.50, costs and all other proper relief Jack P. and Carol Clark vs Herman and Nancy Birky, 112 W. Carroll, Syracuse. Plaintiff asks judgment of $440, possession of real estate and all other proper relief Norandex. Inc. vs Peter Ewing doing business as Ewing Industries, box 65 Syracuse, and Peter Ewing, r 1 Cromwell. Plaintiff asks judgment of $874.42. interest, costs and all other proper relief * Lakeland Sanitation Service vs Harry Pollock, r 1 box 543 Pierceton. Plaintiff asks judgment of $33, costs and ail other proper relief Counting House Bank vs Bruce E. and Tina Nusbaum, 215 S. Main St., Milford. Plaintiff asks judgment of $975.12, with interest of 12 per cent per annum, costs and all other proper relief