The Mail-Journal, Volume 14, Number 31, Milford, Kosciusko County, 24 August 1977 — Page 3

Obituaries

Florence E. Haines June 1,1888 — August 17.1877 Mrs Florence E. Haines, 89, sister of Sherman Deaton of Syracuse, and formerly of Etna Green, died last Wednesday, Aug. 17, at 8 am. in Prairie View Rest Home. She had resided there for three and one-half years and had been in failing health for several years. The daughter of Jacob and Mealy (Cauffman) Deaton, she was born June 1, 1888, in Claypool. Her marriage to Carl Haines occurred March 27, 1910. He preceded her in death January 27, 1937. A resident of the Etna GreenBurket community for 37 years, she was a member of the Atwood United Methodist Church. Surviving besides her brother, Sherman, are one daughter. Mrs. Ted (Frances) Melton, Etna Green; three grandsons; two great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Mrs. Fluella Tucker, Huntertown, Mrs. Ruth Miller, North Manchester and Mrs. Delphia Conklin, Fort Wayne. One daughter, one son, one sister and three brothers preceded her in death. Services were held last Friday in the Deaton Funeral Home. Bourbon. Rev. Peter Greenhow, Bourbon Bible Church, officiated. Interment was in the Graceland cemetery. Claypool. Samuel Simon Services were held last Tuesday. Aug 16, in the Bartholomew and Son Funeral Home. Valparaiso, for Samuel Simon, 73. r 4 Syracuse, Lake Wawasee. who died at 5:15 p m Saturday. Aug 13. He died on arrival at Goshen Hospital after suffering from an apparent heart attack. A former Valparaiso restdent, he spent winters in Fort Lauderdale, Fla , and summers at Lake Wawasee On September 16, 1903. he married the former Ethel Baskind. in Chicago She is the

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Marriage Dissolutions Ruch — Eleanor T. Ruch. Leesburg and Max B. Ruch, Warsaw. The couple was married February 23,1968 and separated August 5. 1977 Petitioner asks that her marriage with the said Max B. Ruch be dissolved; that the care and custody of the minor children of the parties be awarded to her; that the court make an equitable division of the property of the parties; and for all further relief proper in the premises Smith — Dennis Smith, r 1 Syracuse and Donna Smith, r 1 box 161 Syracuse The couple was married September 26. 1970 and separated July 23. 1977. The

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only survivor. Interment was in the Westlawn cemetery, Chicago. Daniel R. Mosier Funeral services were held Monday in Muncie for Daniel R. Mosier, 23, of 2202 Dalinda Road. Muncie, a former Syracuse resident Death came at 2:01 am. on Friday when his truck collided with a semi-trailer on I--69 in southern Grant County. Investigating officers reported Mosier and Darrell Hostutler. 45. of Wellsville, Ohio, driver of the semi-rig. were both southbound at the time of the accident and Mosier crashed into the rear of the semi-trailer. Young Mosier was bom in Muncie, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mosier, and resided in the Syracuse community from 1970-! 72. He graduated from Wawaseep High School where he was active in basketball and football. Daniel Mosier was a foreman and vice president of Mosier Construction Co in Muncie. He was a member of the Desota United Methodist Church at Muncie and the Muncie Masonic Lodge Survivors include the parents of Muncie; his wife. Rebecca (Stutzmani Mosier, Muncie, one son. Marc Daniel Mosier, at home; a brother. Robert Mosier, a Tavlor University student; one sister. Mrs Linda Kay Thorpe of Muncie; and paternal grandparents. Mr and Mrs Claude Mosier of Muncie. Interment was m Gardens of Memory cemetery at Muncie Walter E. Baugher Feb. 18.189® —Aug. 16. 1977 Services were held last Thursday. Aug. 18, for Walter E. Baugher. 87, of North Webster. He died Tuesday. Aug 16, at 3 p.m. in Goshen Hospital. He had been in failing health for several years Born in North Webster February 18.1890. he was the son of Jacob and Catherine (Zint-

husband asks the court for a dissolution of the marriage giving the wife custody of the minor child and requiring the husband to pay a reasonable sum for their support; for fair property settlement and for all further and proper relief Marriage Licenses Swain-Decker James Scott Swain. 23, r 4 apt. 5, Syracuse and Deanna Sue Decker. 23. r 4 Syracuse Conley-Pound Douglas John Conley. 20, 1403 W. Oriole. Warsaw and Karen Kay Pound. 21. Leesburg Glaie-Miller James Patrick Glaze. 19, r 3

smaster) Baugher. He lived in North Webster his entire life. A self-employed building contractor, he was a veteran of World War II and a member of the North Webster American Legion. Surviving are one sister, Stella Piatt, North Webster; one brother, Wayne Baugher, Tuscan, Ariz.; and several nieces and nephews including Betty Bowen of Silver Lake and Katherine White. North Webster. Rev. Chester Reed officiated at the services in the Harris Funeral Home. Interment was in the North Webster cemetery. James G. Isbell March-15.1882 — August 19.1977 James G. Isbell, 95. 307 John Street. Syracuse, died at 6:25 am. Friday, Aug. 19. in his home, of complications, following a six month illness. A retired contract carpenter, he was bom in Avilla on March 15,1882 to John and Sarah (Hoke) Isbell. He had resided in Syracuse since 1910. On March 10, 1910, he married Catherine Fisher. She died July 19, 1969 Surviving are: two sons. Paul Isbell. Syracuse; and Richard Isbell. Mishawaka; two grandchildren; and one greatgrandchild Funeral services were held at 2 pm., Sunday in the Harris Funeral Home, Syracuse. Rev. Travis Purdy officiated. Interment was in the Syracuse cemetery. Albert Krauter May 2.1893 — August 23. 1977 Albert Krauter. 83. South Fifth St., Goshen, died Tuesday at 10 p.m. in the Fountainview Place at Goshen He had been in the nursing home for the past 14 months The deceased was bom in Illinois on May 2. 1893, and moved to Indiana in the early 1900's He was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church at Milford.

Syracuse and Gail Anne Miller, 18. r 3 Syracuse Niles-Earnhart Roger Lee Niles. 31, box 35 Syracuse and Cindy Kay Barnhart. 22, r 1 Kimmell Fined Speeding — James A. Thompson. 43, box 31 104 E. Prairie. Leesburg. S4O; Vickie W’ertenberger. 22, r 2 Leesburg, S4B Speeding — Kevin H. Johnson. 30. Leesburg. $35 Speeding — James A. Thompson. box 31 104 E. Prairie, Leesburg. S4O; Vickie Wertenberger, 22, r 2 Leesburg. S4B Speeding — Harvey E Beachy, 24, Syracuse. $35

Surviving are a number of nieces and nephews. Two brothers, two sisters, two half brothers and a half sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at the Mishler Funeral Home in Milford from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday. Funeral services will be held at the Apostolic Christian Church at 10:30 am. Thursday with ministers of the church officiating. Burial will be in the Milford cemetery. Floyd L. Fuller June 19.1915 — August 20,1977 Services were held yesterday (Tuesday) in Columbia City for Floyd L. Fuller. 62, of Bushnell, Fla., stepfather to Robert K. Maggart. Cromwell, who died at 7 p.m., Saturday in Kosciusko Community Hospital. A lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, death was caused by complications. following a heart attack suffered one week ago. He had been in failing health the past four years. Born June 19, 1915 in Kosciusko County, he was the son of John and Mary' Etta (Engle) Fuller. His first wife, the former Marie L. Hicks, is deceased. He married the former Rachel Maggart at Eastland. Md., on December 23,1955. She survives. A mechanic and former truck driving instructor, he had moved to Florida in 1962. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church. Columbia City, and the Moose lodge at Goshen. In addition to his widow and stepson, he is survived by his mother, Mrs. Mary Etta Goshorn, Warsaw; one son, David Fuller, r 8 Warsaw; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Doris) Brewster, and Mrs. Margaret Valentine, both of Warsaw; one stepdaughter. Mrs. Irvin (Eva) Keplinger. Pierceton; eight grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; eight stepgrandchildren; one step-great-grandchild; and one brother and

Overweight vehicle — Harold R. Smith. 33. Cromwell, $42 Public intoxication — William R. Culbertson. 28. 210 Prairie, Leesburg, also, driving under the influence continued to September 12. Public intoxication — William R. Culbertson, 28, 210 Prairie, Leesburg, also driving under the influence, continued to September 12 No vehicle inspection — Scott L. Faulkner, 19, Syracuse, $35 No vehicle inspection — Kirby J. Grubbs, 17, Syracuse, $35 Expired registration plate — Kirby J. Grubbs, 17, Syracuse, $35 Expired operator's license — James R. Wogoman, 35, Syracuse, $35 No ski observer — Kim M. Westendorf, 17. Leesburg, $35 Speeding in boat — James N. Calhoun. 43. Syracuse, S3O No fishing license — Dennis R. Cole. 18. Cromwell. $35 Rider on gunwale — Gregory Frericks, 19, Syracuse, $35 Expired boat registration — Mike W. Hardy, 26. Syracuse, $35; Mary S. Silveus, 16, Cromwell. $35

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one sister, Richard D. Fuller and Mrs. Orval (Katherine) Breeden, both of Orlando, Fla. He was preceded in death by one son and one brother. Rev. George Ruyle officiated at services held in the Faith Baptist Church. Burial was in the Greenhill cemetery. Pauline B. Hess Feb. 6,1898 — Aug. 21,1977 Mrs. Pauline B. Hess, 79, a native of Syracuse, died at 10:%) p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, in Lafayette Soldier’s Home, Columbia City, where she had resided the past four years. She first became ill in early March and underwent major surgery. Her condition failed to improve and she had been confined to the hospital ever since. She was born February 6,1898, to Charles I. Bender and the former Ida M. Zerbe. She lived in Syracuse until 1913, when she moved to Blue Island. 111. She graduated in 1917 and entered nurses training at Wesley Memorial Hospital, Chicago, where she was capped a registered nurse. On June 2, 1937, she married Alfred “Doc” Hess and resided northwest of Columbia City. He preceded her in death June 16. 1962. She was employed for many years as a nurse at Whitley County Hospital and was a member of Troy Presbyterian Church and American Legion Auxiliary 98. Surviving are a number of nieces and nephews, among them Warren Hire, r 1 Millersburg. Charles Bender, Elkhart, Mrs. Ralph (Joan) Baughman. North Liberty and Mrs. Maurice Nulf, Gold Beach, Oreg. Services were held at 10:30 am. this morning (Wednesday) in the Smith and Sons Funeral Home. Columbia City. Rev. Carl Polstra officiated and burial was in the Troy Presbyterian Church cemetery.

Complaint On Retail Installment Contract Indiana Financial, Inc. vs Dan L Laub, 163 North Shore Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff asks for judgment against the defendant in the sum of $8,662.90 plus interest at the rate of $1.57 per day from and after August 12, 1976, until judgment is rendered; that all court osts of this action be taxed against the defendant and for all other just and proper relief in the premises. Anderson woman treated after crash An Anderson woman was treated and released from Goshen Hospital after receiving injuries in a 10:35 p.m. accident Saturday, Aug. 20, on SR 13, three miles north of North Webster Saundra H. Amos, 35, of Anderson. lost control of her auto and went into a ditch. Amos suffered a cut above the left eye requiring 20 stitches. Damage was set at S2OO to her car. Men do not stumble over mountains, but over molehills. Confucius

I i jy, -Ji r SUMMER FUN — These Milford youths have some fun b'T bicycling in the downtown area, playing foilow-the-leader. Hospital notes

.7 Goshen TUESDAY. AUG. 16 Admissions Clarence Max Miller, r 2 Leesburg Arliss D. Hamman. Syracuse Dismissals Philip Ball, 4304 East Boston. Svracuse Mildred Savage, 71458 CR 35 Syracuse Alice Kruger, r 1 North Webster u ’W WEDNESDAY, AUG. 17 Admissions Michael Rodgers. Leesburg Robert Haney, r 2 Leesburg Dismissal Anna Lange, r 1 Syracuse THURSDAY. AUG. 18 Admission Kasey A. Kern, r 1 Syracuse FRIDAY, AUG. 19 Dismissal Mrs. Carl Warble and infant daughter, 69943 CR 31, Syracuse SATURDAY, AUG. 20 Dismissals Kasey Kern, r 1 Syracuse Clarence Miller, r 2 Leesburg SUNDAY, AUG. 21 Admission Marilyn Marie Bartman. 106 Allen St., Syracuse MONDAY, AUG. 22 Admissions Douglas Tethrake, Milford Bryon Fervida. r 3 Milford Imogene Criswell, r 3 Syracuse Andrea Ann Hile, r 2 Syracuse KCH TUESDAY. AUG. 16 Dismissal George Gloser. North Webster WEDNESDAY. AUG. 17 Admissions Debra Royce, North Webster Bobbie Jo Mollette. Milford FRIDAY. AUG. 19 Dismissal Debra Royce, North Webster SATURDAY. AUG. 20 Admission Jan Lynch. Leesburg SUNDAY. AUG. 21 Admission Johnny McNeill, Leesburg SYRACUSE WORKER RECEIVES TREATMENT J. Wilmer Yoder, 54, Syracuse, was taken to the Goshen Hospital by city ambulance at 6:30a.m. on Saturday when he caught his hand in a lathe grinder at Western Rubber Company, Goshen. He was treated and released Syracuse EMS Mae B. Greer, 62, 2640 South Springfield, Chicago, 111., was taken to Goshen Hospital at 12:49 a.m. Monday, Aug. 22, by Syracuse EMS after taking sick. The ambulance was called to Bay Point Condominium Apt. AIE at 11:53 p.m. August 21. Milford EMS A man hurt his hand in a press at Chore-Time on Friday, Aug. 19, and was transported to the Goshen Hospital emergency room. On Saturday an 18 year old youth suffered lacerations to his nose and chin and a broken w rist in a motorcycle accident at the comer of Fourth and Main Streets in Milford. He was

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transported to the Goshen Hospital emergency room by the EMS unit. Births PETERSON, Janay Leigh ' Mr. and Mrs. Jack A. Peterson, r 4 Syracuse, are the parents of their second child, a daughter, bom at 8:44 p.m Thursday. Aug. 18. in Goshen Hospital. The girl, named Janay Leigh, weighed six pounds, seven ounces at birth. She has an older brother Christopher, aged three. Maternal grandfather is Burdett Thornburg of Syracuse. Maternal greatgrandfather is George Kiser of Anderson. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Peterson, Goshen. 5 PLANALP, son A son was bom to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Planalp of Cromwell last Tuesday. Aug. 16. The birth occurred in Goshen Hospital. WARBLE, daughter A daughter, named Tiffany Allison, was bom to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Warble. 69943 CR 31 Syracuse, last Monday, Aug. 15. The girl was bom in Goshen Hospital. BARTMAN. Brendy Jo Mr. and Mrs. Joe B. Bartman, 106 Allen St.. Syracuse, are parents of a baby girl, Brendy Jo, bom Monday, Aug. 22, in the Goshen Hospital. She weighed eight pounds, 114 ounces and was 21 inches. Maternal grandmother is Mrs. Sue Hoover, Syracuse, and paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bartman, Jr., also of Syracuse. Maternal great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Preston Armantrout, Syracuse and Mrs. Martha Whetten. New Paris. Paternal great-grandmothers are Mrs. Lulu Zentz, Nappanee and Mrs. Helen Bartman, Mishawaka. Brendy Jo was welcomed home by her brother Bobby, age seven, and her sisters. Brandy Jo, age four and Bambi Jo, age one and a half. / BUCHER, Brandon Jacob Mr. and Mrs. Donald Bucher of r 3 Syracuse are the parents of their second son. Brandon Jacob, bom Monday, Aug. 22, in the Goshen Hospital. Brandon tipped the scales at six pounds, 13 ounces and was 20 inches in length. He has one brother. Shane Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Foyle of Dewart Lake and Orland Park, 81. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Bucher of Dewart Lake. Among the great-grandparents

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are Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Bucher of Milford and Clifton Parcell of Elkhart. Card of thanks CARD OF THANKS Thank you sincerely for your kind expression of sympathy. It ! was deeply appreciated. « The Family of Herman H. Huey Kenneth and Kathryn Knisley and family I_- 3 f ■ > .a-—— R-«Mi .i UF CHAIRMAN — William E. Beattie. 1977 general chairman for the United Way campaign, announced recently the appointment of David P. Groenewoud as chairman for the major industry and executives division of the upcoming United Way Campaign. Mr. Groenewoud has been associated with the United Way 0 since 1968, serving mostly as his company's representative for inplant solicitation. In 1976, he was division chairman of inplant solicitation for the entire county. He is currently a member of the board of directors and treasurer of the Sullivan Park Improvement Association. Mr. Groenewoud lives with his wife Kathleen and two daughters, Robyn, four,and Jodi Lynn, two at r 1 Leesburg. Loses control, - strikes truck A Milford man lost control of his motorcycle, hit the edge of Fourth and Main Street, Milford and struck a parked truck last Saturday. He was taken to Goshen Hospital for treatment of injuries he received. Keith A, Beer, 18, Milford, suffered a broken wrist and lacerations to the face in the accident. His motorcycle has SSOO damage to the front fork, headlight, front fender and gas tank. The truck, owned by Beigh | Royce, r 2 Claypool, has S4OO damage to the back bumper, and tail gate. Milford Town Marshal Louis Mediano investigated the accident.

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