The Mail-Journal, Volume 14, Number 47, Milford, Kosciusko County, 14 December 1977 — Page 4

THE MAIL-JOURNAL—Wed., December 14. H 77

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Obituaries

WilKmim I —I- — both Etn » Green, and John HmiWi J. VTUDvr Graber, Goshen; and three William J. Graber, 70, of Etna “ CoW®**- North D " kota - *“ Qraber, both (rfNorth weftoter, death dted at 3 ajn. Friday, Dec. 9, m - hrid Mondav in Community H«pit»l Manrite ts JoXhand Sakxna Qurch ' Nappanee. Rev Howard J™ 8 ?° # ; 3*7*°* Dunlap and Rev. Homer North (Knepp) Gruber, he was boro e»wi hwtti w in tiw* Junes. IW7 in Mylo, N.IXHe was first married to Nonna c 71 Slaubaugh, who preceded him in death in 1961. He then married fjuiilMl C Rrwffi Virginia (Gacaway) Baugher on V4te«sU9i %»• aaeyw January 15,1963, and she died on Aug. 11.1961 — Dec. 11,1977 December 5, 1970 Cartton Craig Bryce, 76, 7601 A resident of Etna Green for 34 Lomas Blvd., Albuquerque, N. years, be was a retired farmer M, uncle of Mrs. Ken (Lynne) and member of the North Main Krull, Milford, died Sunday Street Mennonite Church of morning, Dec. 11, at the Nappanee. Albuquerque Veterans Hospital Additional survivors are: two where he was a patient for a daughters, Mrs. Ervin month. (Margaret) Miller, South Bend, Born August 31, 1901, in Port and Mrs. Ezra (Elva) Huron Mich., he married Hochstetler, New Paris; six Blanche Irene Tennant on Sepother sons, Joseph and Glen tember X 1934, in Port Huron. Graber, both of Spooner, Wis.. Surviving besides the widow Dr. Benjamin Graber, Waterloo, are a nephew, Richard BroadClarence Graber, Plymouth, Cart vent, Edwardsburg. Mich., and C. Graber, Kokomo, and Arden three other nieces, Mrs. Glen Graber. Spring Brook, Wis.; (Jeanette) Anglemeyer and Mrs. three step-daughters. Mrs. den (Carol) Bixler, both of Virginia Graber, North Webster, Goshen and Mrs. Marge Sailor of Mrs Barbara Graff, Syracuse, Ekhart and Mrs. Phyllis Sills, Hartford Friends may call after 7 pun. City; one step-son. Kenneth Wednesday, Dec. 14, at the Baugher, Warsaw; 23 grand- Hartzler-Gutermuth Funeral children; two great- Home, Elkhart Services will be grandchildren; and seven step- held Thursday, Dec. 15, at 10 ajn. grandchildren. with Rev. John doth officiating. Also surviving are: three Burial will be*in the Yellow Creek brothers, Pete and Amos Graber, cemetery.

Court news

Fry-Rabtaaea Kevin James Fry. 21, r 4 box 372 Syracuse and Susan Joy Robinson, 21, r 1 box 176 Orleans Ftechter-Beer Rickie Lee Fiecbter. to. r 4 Bluffton and Beth Ann Beer, It, r 2 box 34 Milford The following couples have filed for marriage dissolution in the Kosciusko County Circuit and Superior Courts Dippea — Kathleen M Dtppoa, 225 North SL, Syracuse and Jeffrey A. Dippon, r 2 box itl, Milford The couple was married September 28.1973 and separated November 27, 1977. Petitioner asks that she be granted a decree of dissolution of marriage from the respondent and for all further and proper relief which the

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premises may require. Swick — Pamela Jane Swick, 301 East Prairie SL, Leesburg and Steven A. Swick, r Leesburg and Steven A. Swick, r 1 Leesburg. The couple was married February 19, 1977 and separated April 13,1977. The wife asks that her marriage to Steven A. Swick be dissolved, that she be granted the custody of the minor child, that the ccjrt make an equitable division of the property of the parties and affix primary responsibility for the debts of the parties, for the payment of wife’s attorney fees, for the cost of this action and for all other relief proper in the premises. ABey — Kathy Alley, r 9 Suburban Acres, lot 187. Warsaw and Tommy Joe Alley, r 2 Pierceton. The couple was married October 31, 1978 and

JueM. 1919—Dec. 10,1977 Mrs. Susie Schlabach, 67, r 3 Nappanee, sister of Mrs. Omar (Wilma) Hochstetler, Milford. (Bed Saturday, Dec. 10, at 7:15 pan . in her home. She had been ill for the past six months. She was born June 36, 1310, near Nappanee and married Simon Slabaugh June t, 1935. He (Bed February X 1965. She then married Andrew D. Schlabach June 15,1969 Survivors besides her husband includes four sons, Omer Slabaugh, Plain City, Ohio, John Slabaugh, r 1 Etna Green, Edward Slabaugh, Kalona, lowa and Howard Slabaugh, Nappanee; six daughters, Mrs. Eli J. (Mary) Hochstetler and Mrs. Mahlon (Martha) Schmucker, both of Bremen, Mrs. Menno (Verna) Yoder, Kalona, lowa, Mrs. Eli A. (Barbara) Hochstetler and Mrs. Raymond (Esther) Schwartz, both of Nappanee and Mrs. Glen (Sue) Mast, Sullivan, Ill.; three stepsons, Emanuel Schlabach, Millersburg, Ohio, Marc, Orrville, Ohio, and Aden, Sbed, Ore.; two stepdaughters, Mrs. David (Mary) Yoder, Millersburg, Ohio and Mrs. Roman (Sarah) Beachy, Winesburg, Ohio; three other sisters, Mrs. Noah (Sarah) Beachy, Middlebury, Mrs. Levi (Barbara) Troyer, Goshen, and Mrs. Chris (Christina) Bontrager, Sarasota. Fla.; a brother Jonas Hochstetler, Nappanee; 55 grandchildren; IS stepgrand-

separated September 28, 1977. Petitioner asks that said marriage be dissolved; that the court make an equitable division of the property of the parties; that the former name of petitioner be restored to her for an order for the payment of the services of petitioner’s attorneys, for the costs of this action and all other relief proper in the premises. ComplatotOaNete Beneficial Finance Company of Mishawaka vs Betty Swihart, r 1 box 278 Syracuse. Plaintiff demands that plaintiff have and recover of the defendant a judgment in the sum of 9742.80 plus interest, costs and all other proper relief. Complaint On Account Efthart General Hospital vs George Marchand, 300 N. Hun-

children and IS stepgreatServices were held in the family home throe and a half miles northwest of Nappanee, Tuesday, at 9:30 aan. by Bishop Emory Yoder of the Old Order Amish Church will officiated. Burial was in the Weldy Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Wright-Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee. Mrs. Schlabach was a member of the Amish Church Horry McCSntic Feb. X 1901—Dec.X 1977 Harry D. (Mae) McClintic, 76. Portage, Mich., brother of Brace McClintic of Milford and Mrs. Harold (Elizabeth) Bassett and James McClintic, both of Syracuse, died December 5 in Kalamazoo. The deceased was born February Xl9Ol, in Syracuse, the son of Eston and Blanche (Searfoss) McClintic. He was an auto mechanic and was retired from Gilmore Cadillac-Pontiac in the Kalamazoo area. He was a member of the United Brethren Church at Syracuse. Surviving with the Milford and Syracuse relatives are his widow, Margery; one daughter. Mrs. Gifford (Jean) Stuart of Florida; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held in the Truesdale Chapels of the Pines, Westnedge at Milham. Portage, on Monday with Rev. Kenneth Allan of Saint Michael

tington, Syracuse. Plaintiff asks for judgment against the said defendant in the sum of $3,658.15, costs of the action and for all other proper relief. Vlelatioas Speeding — Larry E. Shroyer, 17, Syracuse, 835 Driving wider the toflnence — George M. Keck, 40, Syracuse, 857, imprisoned 60 days, suspended, license suspended 00 days Speeding — Brigido Alejandre, 25, Milford, 840 Public totaxicatioa — David A. Ohhrine, 33, North Webster, 840 Theft — Richard Cripps, 34, Leesburg, 850 No safety inspection — George L. Gonzatex, 18, Milford, 835 Disregarding stop sign — Perry S. Corn, 17, Syracuse, 835

Lutheran Church officiating. Burial was in the Syracuse cemetery. The family requests memorials be made to the Michigan Heart Association or any other charity. Henry C. Moneyheffer April 29.1913—Dec. 11.1977 Henry C. Moneyheffer, 64. 605 dark St, Nappanee, brother of Delbert Moneyheffer, Milford and John Moneyheffer, r 2 Leesburg, died Sunday, Dec. 11, in the South Bend Osteopathic Hospital. He was a patient for four days. i Born April 29, 1913, near Nappanee, he married Ruth Biyly March 5, 1942. She died in 1956. He then married Clara Fink Adams, December 6, 1969, she survives. Also surviving are three stepdaughters, Mrs. Arvin (Lulu Jew) Welby and Mrs. Marvin (Goldie) Kiturah, both of Bremen and Mrs. Dwight (Forretta) Vandiver, Sr., Anderson; two stepsons, George Nelson Adams, Wyatt and Forrest Adams, Jr., Bremen; two other brothers, Charles and Harvey, both of Nappanee, three sisters, Mrs. Cart Null and Mrs. Mabie Herein, both of Wakarusa and Mrs. Floyd Truex, Miramar, Fla.; 22 grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. A daughter died eartier. Funeral services were held Tuesday, at 1:30 pan. in the Church of the Nazarene in Nappanee with Rev. John Secor and Rev. William Hunter officiating. Burial was in the South Union cemetery. Dennis R. Haywood May 2X 1951-Dec. IS, 1977 Dennis Ray Haywood, 36, of Leesburg, was found dead in his home on December 10. Death was caused by accidental carbon monoxide prisoning, due to a

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faulty space heater. Bora in Kosciusko County on May 23, 1961, he was the son of Robert and Lodema (Hickman) tutywoocu Jr. tie mg fqskim in Leesburg since April coming from Warsaw. He was employed by the Warsaw Fence Company and had served with the U.S. Marines from 1969-71. Survivors are: ins mother, Mrs. Lodema Haywood, of Leesburg; his father, Robert Haywood, Jr., of Warsaw; two brothers, Steve, serving with the U.S. Army in Germany, and Mark, of Elkhart; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Cora Hickman, Wilmont; and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Haywood, Sr., of Prestonburg, Ky. Services were held at 1:30 pm., yesterday (Tuesday) in the Harris Funeral Home. Rev. Lester Young officiated and burial was in the Salem cemetery, Wilmont Mrs. X. R. Stouffer Aug- It, IMI-Dee. T, l»n Mrs. K. R. (Susie Marie) Stouffer, 60, 19080 CR 40 Waterford, died at 10:50 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, in her home. She bad been ill for the past two years with cancer. Mrs. Stauffer was born August

Bayh favors Panama Treaties

In answer to a question on where be stands on the Panama Canal issue this newspaper received the following answer from US. Senator Birch Bayh: “After carefully considering all the complex issues involved, I have decided to support the ratification of the new Panama Canal Treaties. I think it is very important that you have the opportunity to review my thoughts on this issue. However,

10,1917, in Waterford where she resided all her life. She married Kenneth R. Stauffer on October 11, 1934, in Columbia City. She was formerly employed at IXL Furniture Company and Chase Bag Co. She was a member of the Waterford Church of Christ and the Lathes* Aid Society. Survivors include her husband, three sons, Charles and Ronnie, Goshen and Larry, Leesburg; three daughters, Mrs. Charles (Shirley) Hardesty, Mrs. Ed (Dorcas) Holmes and Mrs. A B. (Carol) May, all of Goshen. Twelve grandchildren, three stepgrandchildren, one greatgrandson, one stepgreatgranddaughter and one sister, Mrs. Loyal (Esther) Cripe, Benton. Services were held in the Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Saturday, Dec. 10, at 2:30 pan. with Rev. Donald Moody and Rev. Robert LeCount of the Waterford Church of Christ officiating. Burial was in Violett cemetery. Forrest Ritter _ Ju. 31,1911 —Dec. IX 1977 Funeral services will be held in the Harris Funeral Home south of Syracuse at 2 pan. Friday for Forrest (Don) Ritter. 66, r 1

because the tremendous volume of mail I have received does not allow me to comment in the detail I feel is necessary, I have taken the liberty of enclosing some additional information winch reflects my views. I regret that my response is not more personal, but hope that you understand the reason why.” With the .letter is the Senate’s Congressional Record of

Leesburg. Ritter died at 8:30 pan. Tuesday in the Partview Hospital at Fort Wayne after a three-week illness. Born in Noble County on January 31,1911, he was the son of Charles F. and Lucy Jane (Pippenger) Ritter. In 1982 he married Mildred Wheeler. She dted in 1966. On July 30,1968, he married Zelma Kern. She survives. A retired fanner, he attended the Dutchtown Church of the Brethren. Surviving with the wife are a daughter, Mrs. Ted (Darlene) Larrison of Elkhart ; two sons, Donald of Bowling Green, Ky., and Kent of Lansing, Mich.; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Lee (Waunita) Turing of Leesburg; one stepson, Harold Kern of Valparaiso; nine grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Warren (Marris) Schmuck of Hartford City and Mrs. Scott (Mildred) Rider of Larwill ; three brothers. Guy of Cromwell, Everett Ray of Elkhart and Bernard of Rochester. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 pan. Thursday. Rev James Sluss will officiate at Friday's services. Burial will be in Sparta cemetery, Kimmel.

November 3, a two-page form letter from Bayh and letters from Paul H. Nitze, chairman of the Committee on the Clear and Present Danger and a past deputy secretary of defezne; George Brown, general USAF, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; and E. R. Zumwalt, Jr., admiral, U.S. Navy, (ret) former chief of Naval operations. All favor the treaties.