The Mail-Journal, Volume 15, Number 25, Milford, Kosciusko County, 12 July 1978 — Page 4
THE MAIL-JOURNAt — Wed., July 12,1978
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Hospital notes
Goshen . MONDAY, JULY 3 Admissions Mama Deßolt, Syracuse Larry Comadoll, Syracuse Raymond Halsey, Leesburg Tuesday; july 4 Admissions Mary E. Whiteman, Syracuse WEDNESDAY, JULY 5 Admissions Genevieve Routson, Syracuse Dismissals Mary E. Whiteman, Syracuse THURSDAY, JULY 6 Admissions Violet M. Lecourit, Syracuse Lorna G. Joseph'; Syracuse Jaime DeLaFuente, Milford Gloria Baumgartner, Milford Margaret Ann Allen, Leesburg " Dismissals Mima Moschel, Syracuse Noble Ringler, Syracuse Ethel Howard, Leesburg FRIDAY, JULY 8 Admissions Beverly Joan 'Warstler, Syracuse Dismissals Margaret Allen, Leesburg SATURDAY, JULY 9 Admission Lewis Cobbum, Syracuse Dismissals Beverly J. Warstler, Syracuse Evelyn Williams, Syracuse Lorna Gail Joseph, Syracuse Genevieve L. Routson, Syracuse Virginia Meade, Milford SUNDAY, JULY 10 Admissions Joseph A. (tfcrencser, Jr., Milford f Dismissals Gloria Baumgartner, Milford Jaime DeLaFuente, Milford * MONDAY, JULY 11 Admissions Katherine Lucile Burson.
Obituaries
Mrs. Otto Miller Feb. 1,1905-July 3,1978 Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Thursday,. July 6, in the Broadway Chapel near Cromwell for Mrs. MinnieA. Miller, 73, r 1, Kimmell, sister of Mrs. Margaret Miller of Syracuse, who died at 4:20 p.m. Monday, July 3, in Goshen Hospital. Born February 1, 1905, in Wyanet, 111., she had lived in the Cromwell-Kimmell area for 60 years. She was married March 4, 1924, in Rock Island, 111., to Otto Miller, who survives. Rev. Stephen Kiplinger, pastor of the Broadway Chapel, officiated. Burial at Sparta cemetery. The Ulrey Funeral Home in Ligonier was in charge of arrangements. Also surviving are a son, Phil of Kimmell; one daughter, Mrs. Lester (Joyce) Robinson, Cromwell; three grandchildren; -three brothers, Fred Poscharsky of Wolcottville, Herman Poscharsky of White House, Ohio, and Harold Poscharsky of Kimmell, and two sisters, Mrs. Florence Rarig of Graytown, Ohio, and Mrs., Miller of Syracuse. E. Clifton Spurrier Funeral services were held Saturday for Emmett Clifton Spurrier, 79, of r 1 Columbia City and step-father of Mrs. Hugh (Helen) Spear of Syracuse. Death came last Wednesday at his home in Columbia City. The deceased was born June 30, 1899, in Whitley County to William and Mary Amanda (Dupler) Spurrier. His marriage to Laura Helen (Smith) Perkins took place on June 1, 1940, and she preceded him in death August 21,1964. He was a retired employee of International Harvester, and engaged in general farming. Mr. Spurrier was a 30-year member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Lodge 1906, and a member of International Harvester Quarter Century Club. In addition to the Syracuse
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Syracuse Dismissals Mrs. Steven Richcreek and infant daughter, North Webster Lyndall Vernett, North Webster Births RICHCREEK, Kimberly Jo A baby girl, Kimberly Jo, was born at 11:17 p.m. Friday, July 7, in Goshen Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. Steven Richcreek, r 1 North Webster. The Richcreeks also have another daughter, Christy, aged three and one-half. , Kimberly Jo weighed in at six pounds, 11 ounces., and is 20 l a inches long. Her maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Richcreek of North Webster, and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Frederick of Syracuse. There are also two greait-grandmothers, Maternal, Mrs. Lula Eirhart of Syracuse, and Mrs. Mabel Penn of North Webster. 1 Syracuse EMS Trent Fordyce, five r 3 Syracuse, was injured at 9:42 p.m. Thursday, July 6, when he fell face first on the concrete while riding on his father’s shoulders. He was taken to the Syracuse fire station by his father, Robert Fordyce. Ambulance crewmen checked the child over and advised the father to take him to a hospital for further treatment. He' had a bump on his head and pains in his abdomen. The ambulance was called at 10:07 p.m. Thursday, July 6, to 212 W. North St., but it turned out to be a false alarm. No one at that address had called the station. Ambulance crewmen were called at 3:51 p.m. Tuesday, July 4, when Gene J. Popowzak, 31, of South Bend, was injured in an auto accident a quarter mile east
step-daughter he is survived by four step-sons. Interment was in the South Park cemetery. Tara Mahorney May 14, 1978 — July 8, 1978 Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 9, at the New Paris cemetery, for Tara Anne Mahorney, two-month-old daughter of David and Susan (Rock) Mahorney, r 1 North Webster. Rev. Bruce Kinsey officiated. Arrangements were in the charge of the Harris Funeral Home of Syracuse. The infant was born May 14 in Goshen, and died at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 8, in her home of a birth defect. Surviving besides the parents are one brother, David Bruce III; the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Rock of New Paris, paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Ray of North Webster; and several greatgrandparents. Mrs. Merrill Stickel Feb. 6,1902-July 6,1978 . Mrs. Merrill (Dorothea) Stickel, 76, r 1 Milford, and Sebring, Fla., died at 4:50 a m. Thursday at Goshen Hospital where she was a patient 11 days. She was ill with a heart condition. - A native of Harrison Township, Mrs. Stickel was born February 6, 1902, a daughter of Amos and Minnie (Telsma) Nusbaum. She was a member of the Tourist Club in Sebring and was a member of the Bethany Church of the Brethren, New Paris. She married Merrill D. Stickel on January 22,1923. Mrs. Stickel moved 11 years ago to. the Milford area and to Sebring from Harrison Township. Surviving are Mr. Stickel; a son, Raymond Stickel, Goshen; three daughters, Mrs. Delbert (Erma) Cripe and Mrs. Wayne (Wilma) Clem, both of Elkhart, and Mrs. Lawrence (Neva) Drudge, Goshen; 14 grandchildren; and five great-
of the branch bank on Kohr Rd. He was taken to Goshen Hospital. Michael Gardner, 25, r 1 box 1023 Cromwell, was treated by Syracuse ambulance crewmen at 4:39 p.m. Tuesday, July 4, when he suffered a laceration to his upper lip. He was advised to go to Goshen Hospital. At 10:46 a m. Wednesday, July 5, Genevieve Routson, 12, r 2 box 218 Syracuse, was injured when she caught her left foot in a lawn mower. Cromwell EMS r had treated her for lacerations. Syracuse EMS gave further treatment and took the girl to Goshen Hospital. Syracuse ambulance crewmen were called at 7:03 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, to r 4 box 153 Syracuse, where Harriet Teining. 90, had fallen and suffered a possible fracture of her left knee. Crewmen treated the lady and took her to Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. Kevin Ogburn, 18, r 1 Warsaw, was injured at 7:23 a m. Friday, July 7, when he caught his left hand in a grinder while at work at the Premiere Corp, plant. Workers said he passed out as he walked to the front office, hitting his chin on the bathroom sink. Syracuse ambulance crewmen took him to Kosciusko Community Hospital. Jan Evers, 45, r 1 Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital in the Syracuse ambulance afbef she fell off the steps in a boat about two feet, at 5:09 p.m. Sunday, July 9. She complained ofsevere back pain. At 8:25 p.m. Sunday, July 9, Fred Troup, 21, box 205 Milford, came to the fire station for treatment after he fell off his motorcycle. He suffered pains in his elbow but refused to be hospitalized. Mrs. Fredetta Money, 59, of Medusa St., was taken to Goshen
grandchildren. The funeral was held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home with Rev. Douglas Archer, former pastor of Bethany Church of the Brethren, officiating. Burial was in Yellow Creek cemetery. Mabel Clause Oct. 11,1900 —July 9, 1978 Mrs. Mabel Clause, 77, of r 2 Attica, formerly of Milford and Nappanee, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at 5 p.m. Sunday at her summer home at Rossville. Mrs. Clause, who formerly owned and operated a beauty shop at Milford, was born October 11, 1900. at Milford to William and Prue (Butt) Bushong. Her marriage to John Clause occurred November 11, 1919. He died February 2,1941. Mrs. Clause was a mejnber of ths Jackson Heights United Methodist Church at Attica. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Eugene (Joanne) .Yarian, Attica; two sisters, Mrs. Edith Stookey, r 1 Milford. Mrs. William (Mary Ann) Rex, North Webster; two brothers, Joe and Robert Bushong, both of Stuart, Fla.; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 3:30 this afternoon in the Mishler Funeral Home at Milford, with Rev. Carl Thompson officiating. Interment will be in the Milford cemetery. Agnes B. Gross Jan. 9,1902 — July 9,1978 Mrs. Agnes B. Gross, 76, of Leesburg died at 6 p.m. Sunday in the Strawberry Village Nursing Home at Ligonier, where she had been a patient since March 1977. Death was due to complications following an extended illness. A native of Leesburg, Mrs. Gross was born January 9, 1902, to John and Rosetta (Hcdderman) Ruple. In 1925 she was married to Donald Ferverda, who died in 1937. She was a lifetime resident of Leesburg and was formerly owner and operator of Burger stores at Goshen and Warsaw. In 1946 she was married to Earl
Hospital at 5:13 a m. Tuesday, July 11, after she became ill in her home. At 7:41 a.m. Monday, July 10, ambulance crewmen were called to r 1 Ogden Island, Lake Wawasee, where Marjorie Breese, 82, of 322 Hyde Park Ct., Hamilton, Ohio, had suffered an arthritic attack. Crewmen contacted Warner ambulance for transporting the patient to Indianapolis. Francis McLaughlin, 29, of r 1 box 872 Syracuse, became ill as he crossed the yard at his home 9:19 a.m. Tuesday, July 11, complaining of pain in his lower back area. Syracuse crewmen obtained the vital statistics from Cromwell EMS and took McLaughlin to Elkhart Hospital. Cards of thanks CARD OF THANKS Milford ambulance. I would like to thank you for your fine work from the accident on 15. Brenda Retcoiff In memoriam INMEMORIAM In Loving Memory of Floyd M. Rensberger who passed away July 10,1969. He has gone across the river To the shore-of ever green How we long to see his dear face ’ But the river flows between And our aching hearts are calling To the shadows dark and grey For the dear one that has left us Nine years ago today. Sadly missed by Mother, Father, Sister, Brothers, and all who loved him so much.
Gross. He preceded her in death in 1972. Mrs. Gross attended the Leesburg Brethren Church and was a 50-year member of the Leesburg Order of Eastern Star. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Mabel Hoover of Richmond, and Mrs. Lloyd (Lucille) Harley of Leesburg; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. One daughter, one sister and one brother are deceased. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. today (Wednesday) at the Mishler Funeral Home. Rev. Ralph SJBumsw’ill officiate. Clarence Allen Clarence Allen, 54, 853 E. Market St., Nappanee, father of Finley Allen, Syracuse, died Wednesday, July 5, at 5:10 p.m. in the Elkhart Hospital. He has been in failing health for the past eight months. , Son of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Allen, and an eight year resident of Nappanee, he married the former Minnie Conley on August 1, 1941, in Salyersville. He was employed as a machinist at Weatherhead Co., Syracuse. Surviving are his .wife, Minnie; two sons, Finley of Syracuse, Clarence, Jr., of Walkerton; three daughters, IVfrs. Patricia Warrix and Mrs. April Huff of Stillwell and Mrs. Eula Fay Burgh of LaPorte; five brothers, Grover of Grovertown, Cleatis of Walkerton, Clifford and Warren of Koontz Lake, and William, Jr., of Hickory Hills, Ill.; seven sisters, Mildred Bays and Maizie Hiester of Walkerton, Margie Minix of South Bend, Eva Rice, Ruth Howard, Ruby Phillips and Madgie Whickar, all of Koontz Lake; and 11 grandchildren. Services were held Saturday in Rannells Funeral Home at Hamlet. Rev. Kinerd Robinson officiated. Burial took place at Salem Chapel cemetery, Salem Heights. Man killed in accident A Louisville, Ky., man was killed in an auto accident on CR 300E, 150 feet south of Bell Rohr Drive near Lake Tippecanoe at 10:25 p.m. July 11. Driving a 1978 Fiat, Lloyd A. Terrell, 36, 2302 Glenview Avenue, Louisville, Ky., was northbound on CR 300E at a speed faster than was posted when his car left the road after rounding a curve. The car traveled 152 feet and six inches before striking a light pole. Terrell died from a fractured neck, skull fracture and crushed chest. Investigating the accident were Roger Fellows and Thomas Kitch, from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, and Indiana State Police officer Mike Barnett.
Tim Stidham is injured in cycle-truck crash Tim Stidham, 20, r I Syracuse, was injured at 6:05 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, in a motorcycle-truck accident two miles south of Millersburg. Stidham was listed in fair condition last week in Elkhart Hospital where he was admitted with multiple fractures of the right arm suffered when he was thrown from his cycle onto the back of the truck, police said. Levi W. Yoder, 22, 69623 SR 13,
Court news
Marriage Dissolutions The following couples have filed for a marriage dissolution in the Kosciusko County Circuit and Superior Courts: Gregory — Judith T. Gregory, r 1 box 267 N Syracuse and Henry H. Gregory, r 1 box 267 N Syracuse. The couple was married July 24, 1965 and separated June 19. 1978. Petitioner asks that her marriage to Henry H. Gregory, respondent, be dissolved, and that she be granted the care and custody of the three minor dependent children of the parties and that the respondent be ordered to make reasonable support payments for the use and benefit of the said minor children of the parties and for all further and proper relief which the premises may require. Trolson — Jeanne T. Trolson, r 4 Syracuse and Robert B. Trolson,. box 3712 Hayward, California. The .couple was married February 4, 1967. They separated September 4, 1976. Petitioner asks that her marriage to Robert B. Trolson be dissolved, that the court make a fair and equitable division of the property of the parties, grant reasonable visitation rights and for all other proper relief in the premises. McAfoose — Mary J. McAfoose, Chapman Lake, Warsaw and Mervin D. McAfoose, Van Buren St., box 112 Leesburg. Married September 25, 1971, the couple separated June 17. 1978. Petitioner asks for dissolution of marriage, care and custody of the minor child, division of property and all further relief. Linton — Doris Linton, r 1 box 501 Leesburg and Jesse Linton, Columbia City. Married January 15, 1972, the couple separated February 20, 1978. The petitioner asks that her marriage with said Jesse Linton be dissolved, that
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Millersburg, was the driver of the 1978 pick-up truck involved in the accident. Yoder reportedly stopped to offer assistance to the driver of a stopped vehicle, and Stidham was unable to brake his 1978 Harley-Davidson motorcycle in time to avoid crashing into the back of Yoder’s truck.
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the property of the parties be divided equitably between them and for all further and proper relief in the premises. Rogers — Rita M. Rogers, r 5 box 103 Syracuse and Dale A. Rogers, r 5 box 103 Syracuse. The couple was married March 17, 1974 and separated June 20,1978. The wife asks the court for a dissolution of marriage, custody of the minor child, that the husband be required to nay a reasonable sum for their support, for fair property settlement, for an order requiring her husband to pay her attorneys fees and that her former married name of Moore be restored to her. Adair — Leona Adair, r 1 box 456 North Webster and Dick M. Adair, r 1 box 456 North Webster. Married September 16, 1955, the couple separated June 29, 1978. Petitioner asks for a dissolution of marriage, for care and custody of the two minor children, for fair division of the parties’ property and for all further relief proper. Ford — Alice Ford, r 3 Syracuse and William Ford, r 3 box 644 Syracuse. The couple was married March 21, 1971. They separated June 26, 1978. Petitioner asks /for marriage dissolution, fair division of the property and all other proper relief. Hernandez — Josephina G. Hernandez, 1170 Northway Manor, Elkhart and Jess G. Hernandez, r 1 box 151 R Milford. The couple was married January 25, 1961 and separated June 12, Petitioner asks for dissolution of marriage, that the court make adequate provisions ’for the four minor children, for fair division of property, that respondent be ordered to pay petitioner’s attorneys’ fees, costs of the action and all further and proper relief. . Violations Unsafe start — Kevin R.
Milford thefts investigated
Milford Town Marshal David Hobbs is investigating several thefts occuring in the area ever the past few weeks. On June 30, sometime between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., a jar containing S3O in assorted coins and cash was taken from the residence of . Arnufo Garza. Meadowview Addition. Entry was gained through an open window. On July 5, a tool box and assorted tools was stolen from the Dick Widup residence. Some of the tools taken included: four full sets of sockets, hammers and
Kinney. 18. Milford. $35 Violation of bumper height — Brian S. Smith. 16; Syracuse. $35 Littering waterway — Eloise De La Cruz, 22, Syracuse, $75 No vehicle inspection — George L. Gonzalez. 18, Milford. $351 Douglas E. Graff. 19, Syracuse?* $35 Complaint Helfrich’s vs Kim Sullivan, box 284 Leesburg. Plaintiff demands judgment in the amount of $93.05, for cost of action and all other proper relief. For Damages Lowell Showalter vs Frank Dagenhardt,«? r 2 box 283, Syracuse. Plaintiff sues and demands judgment in the sum of $50,000 and all other proper relief in the premises. The following claims have been filed in the Kosciusko County Court, Loren Collier, judge: Small Claims Collection Bureau of Warsaw vs Jack Dean, 207 S. Huntington. Syracuse. Plaintiff asks for judgment in the amount of $43.96. for cost of action and all other proper relief. Collection Bureau of Warsaw vs Jerry Gerber, New Paris. Plaintiff asks for judgment in the amount of $1,317 .75, f6r costs of
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wrenches. A pup tent, owned by Don Woiferman, which had been stolen June 21. was recovered July 6. The suspect, a Milford young man, is being charged with the theft. Baumgartner Reunion Sunday The Baumgartner reunion will be held Sunday at the Apostolic Christian Church fellowship hall in Milford. Dinner will be served at Ip.m. Ted Baumgartner is president and Mrs. Harold Kaiser is secretary of the association.
action and all other proper relief The following claims have been ’filed in Kosciusko .County Circuit Court, Gene B. Lee, judge: On Contract Beneficial Finance Company vs Stanley G. Rensberger and Melody Rensberger, 600 North Branch, Syracuse. Plaintiff asks for judgment in the amount of $1,499.89, for cost of action and all other proper relief. On Account •» Elkhart Clinic vs Cynthia Stout and Stephen Stout, r 1 North Webster. Plaintiff asks for judgment in the sum of $75, costs , and all other proper relief. Elkhart General Hospital vs Stephen Stout and Cyidy Stout, r 1 North Webster. Plaintiff asks for judgment in the sum of $339.18. costs and all other proper relief. BOOKED AT JAIL A Milford juvenile was booked in the county jail July 6. He was charged with curfew violation. McCLAIN JAILED John Wade McClain, 41, r 1 Milford, was jailed on a county court warrant for battery (Class A Misdemeanor). He was released on his own recognizance on the authority of Prosecuting Attorney Michael Valentine.