The Mail-Journal, Volume 14, Number 10, Milford, Kosciusko County, 30 March 1977 — Page 4

THE MAIL-JOURNAL—Wed., March 30,1W7

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Obituaries

Wilbur Earl Couts Wilbur Earl Couts, 73, 2234 Pierre Moran Drive, Elkhart, brother of Fred Couts, Syracuse, died last Wednesday at Fountain View Place Nursing Home in Elkhart. Cause of death was complications arising from a six month illness. Couts was born November 17, 1903, to Mr. and Mrs. Jesse (Anna) Couts. Cromwell. He married the former Helen Nicholas on April 6, 1935, in Elkhart. Couts retired ire 1969 after 40 years as a New York Central Railroad engineer He was also a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Survivors include his widow, Helen, one daughter. Mrs. Janet Lee Woodruff. Warsaw; two grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs Alma Sewell, Elkhart. Services were held Friday at the White Funeral Home, Elkhart. Rev Robert Lundy officiated and burial was at the Prairie Street cemetery Mrs. .Floyd L. Clark Funeral services were held Sunday for Mrs Mary E. Clark. 52, of Bourbon and mother of Wallace Clark of r 2 Syracuse Death came at 10 a m. on Friday at her home following an illness of six months A housewife and resident .of Bourbon for 32 years, she was born in Sweets Springs. W. Va., on September 26.1914. a daughter of Henry and Dean Warden White Her marriage to Floyd L Clark took place on June 4.1930. and he survives In addition to her husband and Syracuse son. survivors include one daughter. Mrs. Dee (Mary Lou) Price of Bourbon; a son. David. Pendleton; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild, and two brothers. She was preceded in death by two sons, two sisters, f ive brothers and one grandchild Interment was in Pleasant Hill cemetery. George Lehman . Funeral services were held at 10:30 a m Monday in the Apostolic Christian Church at Milford for George W. Lehman Iranian, 78. r 7 Warsaw, died at 8 p m Friday following an illness of one month Death came

Hospital notes

Murphy FRIDAY. MARCH 25 Admission Neal H Germanprez, son of Mr and Mrs Willie Beeman, North Webster SATURDAY. MARCH 2S Dismissal Neal H Germanprez, son of Mr and Mrs Willie Beeman. North Webster * SUNDAY. MARCH Z7 Emergency Room Travis Mayer. Leesburg Diane Leslie. Leesburg , KCH WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23 Admissions Scott Green. Leesburg Mark Shepherd. Leesburg THURSDAY. MARCH 24 Admissions Walter H. Maxson. Milford James W. Irwin. North Webster SATURDAY. MARCH 2S Dismissals Julie Hickman. Syracuse Max Grubbs. Leesburg SUNDAY. MARCH 27 Admissions Richard Roberts. Syracuse Bonnie Himes. Leesburg Dismissal Mark Shepherd. Leesburg Goshen TUESDAY. MARCH Z 2 Admissions Patricia Clem, r 1 Syracuse Patricia Ann Mast, r 1 Syracuse Emma Omspacher, r 4 Syracuse Dismissal Renne Ganimiere. r 2 Syracuse WEDNESDAY. MARCH 23 Admission Wanda Stoner, r 4 Syracuse Dismissals Patricia Mast, r 1 Syracuse

at his home. He was born in Tremont, 111., September 21,1896, a son of Carl and Louise (Ortle) Lehman. He married Christina Kammerer on December 24,1921. She survives. He had resided in the Leesburg area for 55 years and was a fanner. He was a member of the Milford church. Surviving with the widow are two sons, George L. of Milford and Howard of r 7 Warsaw; three daughters, Mrs. Ralph (Helen) Roberts of Pierceton, Miss Edna Lehman of Warsaw and Mrs Martin (Lorene) Stookey of r 6 Warsaw; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Chris of Columbia City, Roy of New Paris and John of Pierceton; two sisters, Mrs. Braden (Louise) Hadley of Cromwell and Mrs. Andy (Esther) Welth of New Paris. Burial was in the Milford cemetery. Fred D. Targgart Following an illness, Fred D. Targgart. 66, r 3 Ligonier, died at 9 p.m. Monday at McCray Memorial Hospital. Kendallville. Targgart was a life long resident of the county, born July 3,1910. He was a retired farmer, member of the Ligonier United Methodist Church, Ligonier Lions Club and Noble County REMC, serving 18 years as a director Targgart was a recent employee of DePews Plumbing. Ligonier On December 31, 1933. he married Mary LeCount. who survives him They have two sons. Arthur. Phoenix. Ari*.; and Harold. Topeka. Mrs. Fred (Miriam) Rossmanith, DeMotte; and Mrs. Marilyn Nulf, North Webster, their daughters also survive. Other survivors are four brothers. D. A. Targgart. Roy Targgart. Wawaka; Richard Targgart. Wolcottville and Charles Targgart. Hudson; two sisters, Mrs. Elma Biddle. Wolcottville and Mrs Treadie Myers, Wawaka; plus 14 grandchildren .After 2 pm today, friends will be received at the Ulrey Funeral Home Services are scheduled for Thursday at 1:30 p.m. in the Ligonier United Methodist Church. The Rev. William Luttrull will officiate Burial will follow in Oak Park cemetery

Sidney Bryant, r 2 Syracuse Patricia Clem, r 1 Syracuse Delbert Stidams. r 1 North Webster THURSDAY. MARCH 24 Admission Lillian R Custer. Leesburg Dtamtesato Jesse Metzger, r 3 Syracuse Timothy Shear, r 1 North Webster FRIDAY. MARCH 25 Admissions Alex Lozano, r 1 Milford Rhonda Richardson. Milford James C. Vert, r 1 North Webster Dismissal Laura Coquillard. 113 Wert Carroll. Syracuse SATURDAY. MARCH 2* Admissions Shirley Pearsall. 200 Mill St , Syracuse Josiah L Kline. North Webster Sandra Ganger, 18379 County Line Road r 1 Milford SUNDAY. MARCH 2? Admission Lydia Morehouse, r 1 Milford Emma Marie Campbell, r 3 Syracuse Mary Kathryn Zerkel. 200 East Carroll St.. Syracuse Ted Paulus. 831 Front St.. Syracuse MONDAY. MARCH 28 Dismissal Mrs. Adam Pamer and infant son, Milford FORMER SYRACUSE MAN IN LACROSSE HOSPITAL Robert Mitchell, former resident of the Syracuse area, has been admitted to the Lutheran Hospital, LaCrosse. Wis., following a heart attack Mitchell is a county agent in Wisconsin. Milford EMS On March 23 a lady was transported from the Goshen Hospital to a nursing home in

Marlond Kirkdorffer Marlond J. Kirkdorffer, 64. of Dewart Lake, r 3 Syracuse, died at 3:30 p.m. of a heart ailment Monday. March 28. in a Venice, Fla. hospital where he was admitted March 6. He was convalescing in Florida from a heart attack suffered last August. Kirkdorffer was born March 26. 1913, in Union Township, Elkhart County, to Vem and Eltie Kirkdorffer. He married on June 24,1934 to the former Esther Mae Roberts who survives. He was employed as a bnck mason by the Rock Builders Supply at New Paris. He was also a member of the Bethany Church of the Brethren. In addition to his widow, he is survived by two sons, Larry Lee Kirkdorffer, r 1 Milford, Ronnie J. Kirkdorffer. Goshen; two daughters. Mrs. Marlene Davis, r 2 Syracuse and Mrs. Peggy Lockwool, New Paris; 13 grandchildren, two brothers, John Kirkdorffer, Berne and Junior Kirkdorffer, Elkhart; and four sisters, Mrs. Clara Harley, Leesburg. Mrs. Mary Kilmer. Elkhart, Mrs. Ruth Ressler. Safford, Ariz. and Mrs. Betty Smith, Conroe. Texas. He was preceded in death by two brothers. Services will be Friday, April 1 at 10:30 am., the Bethany Church of the Brethren. US 6. Pastor Douglas J. Archer and former pastor. Israel Gordon will officiate. Burial will be in the Milford cemetery. Friends may call at the Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home. Goshen, after 1 p.m. Thursday, then at the church one hour prior to the service on Friday. Raymond Burke Raymond Burke, 65. brother of Mrs. Gladys Preston. Syracuse, and former resident of Disko. r 1 Silver Lake, died unexpectedly Monday. March 28. at his home Burke was born March 11,1911 to Mr. and Mrs. Jeff (Nancy) Burke He married the former Leona Harmon on July 6, 1935 in Cliff, Ky. She survives He moved from Kentucky to Disko, where he had resided for the past 30 years. He was retired from the General Tire Co , Wabash and was a member of the Gilead United Methodist Church Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Velma Bargher, Warsaw, and Mrs Brenda Hoffman. Silver Lake; three sisters.

Ligonier by the Milford EMS A Milford man at the Miller's Merry Manor in Warsaw became ill on March 27 and was transported by the EMS to the Goshen Hospital. Births GANGER. Tiffany Ann Mr. and Mrs Ronald Ganger of Milford are the parents ot a daughter. Tiffany Ann. born Saturday, March 26, in the Goshen Hospital. Tiffany Ann tipped the scales at eight pounds, three ounces. She has one older sister. Michelle and one older brother. Todd Mr and Mrs Wilbur Knepper of Milford are the maternal grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Ganger of Goshen are the paternal grandparents BROCK. Monica Jean Mr. and Mrs. Rex Brock of 501 Napoleon St, Valparaiso, are the parents of a daughter. Monica Jean, bcm in Saint Anthony's Hospital, Michigan City. Wednesday. March 23. Monica Jean has a brother Wayne, who will be two years old in April. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Donn D. Kesler of Milford Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Harley Brock of Bourbon Mr and Mrs. Ellis Angle of Peru and Mr and Mrs Raymond Kesler of Sebring. Fla., are the baby's maternal great-grandpa rents. TRACEY. Patrick Ryaa Mr and Mrs Stephen Tracey. 412 Lake St.. Syracuse, are the I parents of a son named Patrick Ryan born Saturday. March 26. at Elkhart Hospital Patrick Ryan weighed in at eight pounds, four ounces. He has one brother. Kevin and a sister. Lara. j Grandparents are Bell Gun- ! ness and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Tracey.

Mrs. Edith Kelley. Warsaw, Mrs. Shirley Conley. Allegan, Mich, and Mrs. Flossie Patrie*, Betsy Lane, Ky.; and one granddaughter. A son, James Burke, and five brothers preceded him in death. Services will be held tommorrow (Thursday) at the Sheetz Funeral Home. Akron, with Rev. John Moore officiating. Burial will be in the Oakwood cemetery. Natheta Conrad William Sloan of r 1 Leesburg has received word of the death of his sister. Mrs. C. W. (Natheta) Conrad of Lagro, Fla., on Monday afternoon. Mrs. Conrad was the daughter of John and Nellie Sloan of Syracuse She was born and raised in Syracuse and graduated from Syracuse High School. Surviving with the husband and brother are a niece. Mrs. Richard Phillips of Syracuse; and a nephew. Morgan Sloan of Upland. Calif. Mrs. Conrad was not ill. Death was caused by a heart attack and was unexpected. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Milton H. Cook Milton H. Cook, 79. brother of Irvin Cook, Syracuse, and former resident of 12563 East Jefferson Road, Mishawaka, died last Sunday, March 27, following an illness of two weeks. He died at 8:25 am. at South Bend Memorial Hospital Cook was born March 10, 1898 to Charles and Mary Anna Cook in Warsaw. He had resided in the South Bend-Mishawaka area for 47 years. On December 1,1966. he married the former Myrtle Burtsfield in Mishawaka. He retired in 1963 from the Studebaker Corp., and was the first president of the American Association of Retired Persons at Mishawaka. He was also a member of the Willow Creek United Methodist Church. Surviving are his widow. Myrtle; three sons, three daughters. 23 grandchildren, 26 greatgrandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Darrell White. Tampa, Fla., and Mrs. Otto Kuhn. Mishawaka; two stepsons and one stepdaughter. Services will be today (Wednesday) at the Forest G. Hay Funeral Home m South Bend Rev. Kenneth Greenwood will officiate and interment will follow in Saint Joseph Valley Manorial Park. Granger.

FOWLER, Pete Denton/ Mrs. Floyd Reed. 137 West North. Syracuse, has received word of a grandson bom to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Fowler, March 22. at Centerville, lowa. The boy, named Pete Denton, weighed seven pounds, 13 ounces. ZERKEL daughter A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs Alan Zerkel. 200 East Carroll, Syracuse, on Sunday. March 27. at Goshen Hospital. TOM son Mr. and Mrs. Kip Tom of r 2 Leesburg became the parents of a son bom on Monday. March 28. in the Goshen Hospital. HALSEY son Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Halsey of 701 East Pittsburg. Syracuse, are the parents of a son bora Monday, March 28. at Goshen Hospital.

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Mrs. Leia Buhrt Calling will be today (Wednesday) for Mrs. Leia Buhrt, 83, r 2 Syracuse, at the Harris Funeral Home. Mrs. Buhrt died.at 9:30 Tuesday, March 29, at the Millers Mary Mana. Warsaw, after failing in health fa sevaal years. She was born in Syracuse on August 10,1893 to Sam and Clara (McClintic) Rasor. She married Fred W. Buhrt in 1956. He preceded her in death in 1970. Mrs. Buhrt was a life long resident of the Syracuse-Goshen area. She was also retired from the Winter Stamping Company, Goshen. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Chris Rink. Goshen; one son, Sam Clason. Edwardsburg. Mich.; seven grandchildren including Mrs. Donna Rookstool of Goshen; and eight great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday. March 31. at the Syracuse cemetery. Rev. Ross Cook will officiate. Mrs. Jacob C. Shell Mrs. Lulu B. Shell, 80. Wolcottville, died at 11:50 p.m. Monday following a two month illness in the LaGrange County Hospital. She was born in the county on October 25. 1896. and was married to Jacob C. Shell on December 25. 1918. He died in 1928. Four sons survive, Jacob. Apache Junction, Ariz.; Robert. Wolcottville. Roswell. Ligonier; and Adrian. South Bend; their daughter Mrs. Wayne (Gloria) Marks, Wawasee. Other survivors include 12 grandchildren. five greatgrandchildren. Robert Baker, a brother; Ligonier; Mrs. Ralph (Josephine) Sellers, Goshen; Mrs. Virgil (Kathleen) Albright, South Bend; Mrs. Clarence (Jane) Rex, White Pigeon. Mich.; and Mrs. Eloise Leaders, Indianapolis; all sisters of the deceased. Services are planned for Friday at the Ulrey Funeral Home. Ligonier, at 2 p.m. The Rev. Carldean Merrifield of the Mongo United Methodist Church will officiate Interment will be in the Oak Park Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m., today at the Hutchins-Williams Funeral Home. Thursday, callers may visit the Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier, after 2 p.m.

PAMER son Mr. and Mrs. Adam Pamer of Milford became the parents of a son bom Saturday in the Goshen Hospital. Cards of thanks CARD OF THANKS Thanks to all our relatives, neighbors, friends. Bethel Church, Lee McFarren and a special thanks to our children for a wonderful observance of our 50 years of marriage. Jack and Ruth Wolferman CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank my friends, neighbors, relatives. Dr. Craig and Rev. Cook for their many kindnesses and for the prayers, cards and flowers during my hospitalization and recovery following surgery Harry Juday

Com prices — an iffy balance

Despite a record breaking 6.2-btllion-bushel corn crop and a modest — almost 400 - million - bushel — carryover, com prices have continued to strengthen since harvest, and prices will likely strengthen more, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). “Feed Situation," published quarterly - by USDA’s Economic Research Service, noted that corn prices should move up during the next few months, because bullish factors in the marketplace outpull bearish factors. ERS

Court news

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY Marriage Licenses The following couples have applied for marriage licenses at the office of county clerk N. Jean Messmore: Kevin George Bowler, 18. r 1 Milford, factory worker and Debra Sue Tyler, 17, r 1 box 1588 Milford, student Monty Lee Florey, 30, 707 E. Center St., Warsaw, machinist and Pamela Anne Strieby, 24, r 3 box 331 Syracuse, factory worker Randy Joe Warren, 28, r 1 North Webster, school teacher and Eldonna Marie Clayton. 23. r 1 North Webster, .secretary William Lee Weaver, 18. 218 E. Boston St., Syracuse. Syracuse Rubber Products and Cindy Lou Pontius, 17, r 1 Milford, unemployed Fined Jeffrey L. Hoerr, 18. Milford. $45 for speeding Simon Lilly. North Webster. $35 for public intoxication Ross W, Stuckman, 47, Syracuse. $35 for failure to yield Max L. Grubbs, 46. Leesburg, $35 for speeding James E. Lewis, 24. Leesburg. $35 for speeding Brian L. Lursen. 19. Leesburg. S4O for speeding Sue A. Davis. 25. Syracuse, $35 for improper passing Dale G. Custer. 25, Milford. $35 for speeding Small Claims Kosciusko County Anesthesia vs Marvin Campbell, r 1 Leesburg. Plaintiff asks judgment of $113.92, costs and all other proper relief Overhead Door Co. of Syracuse, Inc. vs Big G Home Improvements, Argos. Plaintiff asks judgment of $127, costs and all other proper relief Overhead Door Co. of Syracuse, Inc. vs Phil Cripe and Richard Kierein. doing business as Sherwood Lumber Co., and Maurice Reiff, North Webster. Plaintiff asks judgment of $493. costs and all other proper relief Overhead Door Co. of Syracuse. Inc. vs Phil Cripe and. Richard Kierein. doing business as Sherwood Lumber Co. and Vaugn Hinesley. r 1 Pierceton. Plaintiff asks judgment of S2BB, costs and all other proper relief J. J. Helfrich doing business as Helfrich’s vs Deloris Morehouse, r 1 Leesburg. Plaintiff asks judgment of $292 43. costs and all other proper relief Sasso Veterinary Hospital vs Sherry McNeill, r 1 North Webster. Plaintiff asks judgment of $45, costs and all other proper relief Lakeland. Standard vs Paul Davis. Haviland Mobile Manor. Syracuse. Plaintiff asks judgment of $Bl.lB, costs and ail other proper relief Henry Anderson doing business as H. A. Tree Co. vs George Harwood. CR 133 Syracuse. Plaintiff asks judgment of S6O. costs and all other nrooer relief Marriage Dissolutions Fay Rita Searfoss vs Jerry Lee Searfoss. Church St.. Leesburg. The couple was married February 4. 1968 and separated March 9. 1977. Petitioner asks dissolution. of marriage, respondent be ordered to pay attorney's fees, custody of two minor children, support and maintenance for children, equitable division of property, costs and all other proper relief Ronald L. Kreider vs Carol Sue Kreider. Shamrock Meadows. W. Vanßuren St, Nappanee. The ~ —7 SLABAUGH S CANVAS SHOP Ono Milo North. 3 Milos Wost Os Milford • Pick-Up Cgws • Boat Covers • Teats • Regular Tarps • Fitted Tarps Or Aay KM Os Caver Mode To Also Weather Proofing And Repair Open 6 Days A Week s a a .1» a

economists lined up the bullish trends as follows: The corn carryover, forecast at almost 725 million bushels for October 1, 1977, looks insignificant in comparison with an almost 5.9-million-bushel domestic and export use. The estimated carryover forms a feeble backstop for a market worried about weather and moisture in major growing areas. Severe cold has forced farmers to use more feed to bring meat animals to market weight.

couple was married October 5, 1961 and separated December 18, 1976. Petitioner asks dissolution of marriage, custody of three minor children, equitable division of proprty, costs and all other proper relief Merrill K. Norris vs Karen Kay Norris. North Webster. The couple was married November 7, 1976 and separated March 11, 1977. Petitioner asks dissolution of marriage, property be divided as per agreement, former name of respondent Karen Kay Kelley be returned and all other proper relief James K. Allen vs Lani S. .dlen. r 1. box 30 North Webster. The couple was married August 24.1975 and separated November 28. 1976. Petitioner asks dissolution of marriage, that court approve property settlement agreement of the parties and all other proper relief Complaint Weatherhead Syracuse Employees Federal Credit Union vs Larry C. Mayer. 1013 6th St., Syracuse. Plaintiff asks judgment of $2,500 for principal due on note, interest, attorney’s fees and all other proper relief Weatherhead Syracuse Employees Federal Credit Union vs Harold R. Huff, r 3, box 488 Syracuse. Plaintiff asks judgment of $2,000. interest, attorney's fees and all other proper relief < ELKHART COUNTY Paul R. Hasse. 31. r 2 Syracuse, speeding 69 mph in a 55 mph zone. $35 Danny K. Cox. 28. 16166 CR 52 Syracuse, failure to have vehicle inspected. $33 Fined at Goshen Three Syracuse residents were fined recently in Goshen City Court for traffic violations. They included Elizabeth R. Williams. 19, r 3, who was driving 44 in a 30-zone on 300 and 400

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Commercial corn producers are holding their grain for higher prices. Exports continue heavy. The economists also spelled out the bearish factors that are losing out for the moment: Large supplies of wheat and a total feed grain supply that exceeds last year’s supply by five per cent. Low returns in the livestock sector. Early intentions for a large area seeded to corn.

South Indiana Avenue, Goshen. She was charged $34. David L. Steimel, 24 - r 2, was also charged $34 for speeding. He was driving 67 in a 55-zone on US 33 south of CR 15. Kevin R. Kirkpatrick, 19, r 4, failed to yield the right-of-way at Park Avenue and Elkhart Road, Goshen, following a $1,450 property damage accident on March 12. He was fined $34. Syracuse man arrested on three charges A Syracuse man, Frank H. Miller, Jr., 43, of Woodland Acres, Syracuse, faces three traffic violations following a high speed chase on Thursday night. State officers reportedly clocked Miller at 110 miles per hour in a 55-mile zone just east of Pierceton. State and city police units attempted to stop the driver who sped west on US 30 to the Lakes Village Shopping Center, then east on Old Road 30. The chase finally ended at a mobile home park near Coxy’s Gun Shop on State Road 13 between North Webster and Pierceton. Citations were filed by authorities in Koscius,ko County Court of exceeding the speed limit, reckless driving, and disregarding a stop sign. TSSSS™ MONUMENTS mVwQfTOVS VT 1/vSTmCTWM/ 455 Medusa St. . Syracuse Jim And Audrey Butt Phone 457-3710 let Us Help You