The Mail-Journal, Volume 15, Number 46, Milford, Kosciusko County, 6 December 1978 — Page 4

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., December 6,1978

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Obituaries

Homer Hiner May 10, 1890 — Nov. 29,1978 Funeral services were held Saturday for Homer F. Hiner. 88, of South'Bend and formerly of North Webster. The father of Donald Hiner of North Webster, death came at 5:45 p.m. last Wednesday at Saint Joseph Hospital in South Bend and was attributed to an apparent heart attack. Bom in Wabash County on May 10,1890, a son of Joseph and Mary Hiner, he had resided in the North Webster community since 1916 until moving to South Bend about one year ago. His marriage to the former Vera E. Stoner took place in 1916, and she survives. A retired farmer and former school teacher, the deceased was a member of the North Webster United Methodist Church In addition to the wife and son, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ray (Fay) Estes of South Bend, five grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Rev. O. Rex Lindemood officiated for the morning service and interment was in North Webster cemetery. Stella Gabbard Nov. 5.1905— Dec. 1, 1978 Mrs. Stella J. Gabbard, 73 of Leesburg, Fla., and mother of Mrs. Howard (Rita) Koenigshof of Pierceton, passed away Friday noon at Leesburg General Hospital following an extended illness. Born in London, Ky., on November 5, 1905, a son of Frank and Alice (Hedrick) Blankenship, she moved to Florida from Muncie about 12 years ago. Her marriage to Edward Gabbard took place on April 24, 1924 and he survives. She was a housewife, member of the Order of Eastern Star at Indianapolis, the Broadway Methodist Church at Indianapolis, and active in Red Cross work at Indianapolis. In addition to the husband and daughter, she is survived by two grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Alice Poeschl of Summerset, Ky., and Mrs MaryBlankenship, London, Ky. Rev. Richard Mayhugh officiated for the service held on Monday morning, and burial was in North Webster cemetery. Fred S. Pletcher Nov. 27, 1921 — Dec. 1.1978 Frederick S. Pletcher. 57. 303 W. Kercher Road. Goshen, father of Rodney Pletcher, Dewart Lake, died at 12:46 a m. Friday, Dec. 1, in the Goshen Hospital where he had been a patient for five days. He has been ill for several years with a variety of ailments. Pletcher was president of Pletcher Motors and a former Indiana state representative. He was a Nappanee native, born November 27, 1921, to M. S and Celeste (Bliele) Pletcher. He was a 1940 graduate of Nappanee High School and attended Goshen College for two years before attending Wabash College where he graduated in 1944. After college, Pletcher became associated with his father in the

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Pletcher Motor Company and in 1950 he moved to Goshen and purchased the Buick agency. In 1956 he ran for the Indiana General Assembly as a state representative and from 1957 to 1959 he served in the House of Representatives. In 1966 he sought the county assessor's post after working in that office as deputy for several years. Later that year he took over the managership of Riverside Motors and purchased the business in 1968. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, active m Masonic organizations including the South Bend Scottish Rite and the Goshen Shrine Club He was a past president of the Nappanee Jaycees and was state aviation chairman for the Jaycees during his active years Always supportive of Republican activities, he was an early member of the Goshen Young Republicans and was a former member of the Goshen Rotary Club On October 15,1944, he married Jean Oyler Surviving besides the Dewart Lake son are Mrs Pletcher; a daughter, Mrs. Ralph (Rita) Lockerbie, Goshen; his father, M. S. Pletcher. Greencroft, Goshen; two grandsons; and a sister, Mrs. Albert (Carol) Grady, Malvern, Pa. Funeral services were held Sunday, Dec. 3, at 2 p.m. in the Yoder-Culp Funeral Home,

Hospital notes

KCH MONDAY, NOV. 27 Admissions Gilbert E. Baumle. Leesburg Lewis E. Noel, Leesburg Dismissal Lisa Smith, Syracuse TUESDAY, NOV. 28 Admissions Scott Green, Syracuse Cynthia T. Evans. North Webster Dismissal Scott Green. Syracuse WEDNESDAY, NOV. 29 Admissions Baby girl Evans, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Evans. North Webster Bethel M. Ratliff. Leesburg Dismissal Gilbert E. Baumle. Leesburg THURSDAY. NOV. 30 Admission Bruce James Leslie, Leesburg Dismissal Bethel M. Ratliff. Leesburg FRIDAY. DEC. 1 Dismissals Michael W. Fishbaugh, North Webster Evelyn Stiver, Syracuse SATURDAY. DEC. 2 Dismissals James E. Arrett, Syracuse Ellen M. Adams, Leesburg Bruce James Leslie, Leesburg SUNDAY, DEC. 3 Admission Steven D. Roberts. Leesburg

Goshen Rev Andrew Hardie, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, officiated and burial was in Violet t cemetery Memorials can be made to the American Diabetic Association. Orla E. Grubbs i April 15. 1885 — Dec. 2. 1978 Services were held Tuesday ’ afternoon tor Orla Earl Grubbs. 93. of Burket and father of Forrest Grubbs of North Webster Ik'ath came Saturday ■ evening at Miller's Merry Manor Nursing Home. Warsaw. He had 1 been in tailing health for the past several years A son of Jessee and Hannah »Romine' Grubbs, he was born in ’ Mentone on April 15. 1885. His * marriage to the former Bessie ' Mae McClone took place December 8. 1909 in Warsaw, and she preceded him m death in 1955. ( The deceased was a retired ! farmer Surviving in addition to the North Webster son. are one other son. Herschel Grubbs, Mentone; five grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one brother; and one sister. Rev. Don Poyser of the United Methodist Church of Burket officiated for the service and interment was in Mentone cemetery. 1

Dismissals Cynthia T. Evans and daughter. North Webster Goshen TUESDAY, NOV. 28 Admissions Gary W. Green, r 3 Syracuse Charles Maurice Lewallen, r 1 North Webster Dismissal Melissa Jones, r 5 Syracuse WEDNESDAY, NOV. 29 Admissions Mary Kline, North Webster Hubert R. Anglemyer. Syracuse Dismissals Donnabelle Stouder, 406 Parkway Drive, Syracuse Marjorie Dyer, r 2 Syracuse THURSDAY. NOV. 30 Admissions Edwin M. Emerson, r 3 Syracuse Isaac A. Witmer, r 3 Syracuse Effie M. Jernigan, North Webster Dismissals Gary Green, r 3 Syracuse William Kern, 536 S Main St.. Syracuse FRIDAY, DEC. 1 Dismissal Florence Reed, 137 North St., Syracuse SATURDAY. DEC. 2 Admission Malinda A. Pinney, 120 North Shore Drive, Syracuse Dismissal Mrs. Lynn Ecklebarger and

Court news

Plenary Kosciusko Community Hospital, 2101 Dußois, Warsaw, filed claims on the following: Johnnie and Carol L. Dove, box 607 Milford, $2,042,57; Kenneth E. and Susan L. Morehead, r 1 North Webster, $2,992.62 Violations Speeding — Noble Hoover, 19. Milford. S4O False Report — Gregory Ummel, Leesburg, S4O Damages Diane Peterson vs Michael M. Donovan, r 2 Goose Lake, Warsaw. Plaintiff demands compensatory damages of the defendant for medidal and hospitalization expenses, con tinuing medical expenses, pain and suffering, the costs herein and all other proper relief. On Account Central Supply Company vs Thomas Leonard, Harborside Condominiums, Syracuse. Plaintiff demands judgement against the defendant for the sum of $206.46 and interest at the rate of eight per cent per annum from the date said obligation became past due and delinquent, the costs of the action and all other relief that the court deems fitting and proper. Marriage Dissolutions Runge — Sharon G. Runge and William J. Runge, box 724 Syracuse. Married August 30, 1968, the couple separated in October, 1978. Petitioner asks that her marriage be dissolved, that the court make an equitable division of the real estate and property of the parties and for all other proper relief.

Frances Koontz April 12.1907 — Nov. 29,1978 Funeral services were held Friday for Frances E. Koontz, 71, of 6528 Georgetown Lane, Fort Wayne, and formerly of Syracuse. Death came at 7:35 p.m. on November 28 in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, where she had been a patient for 11 days. Born at Gaston on April 12. 1907, she was a daughter of Bert and Mary (Harrison) Powers. Her husband, Rodney Koontz, preceded her in death. The deceased was a member of the Syracuse Business and Professional Women's Club and with her husband owned and operated the Wawasee Laundromat for a number of years. Survivors include two sons. Robert P. Koontz of Fort Wayne and Richard S. Koontz, Evansville; and five grandsons. Interment was in Highland Park cemetery. Edwin Emerson Nov. 22.1906 — Dec. 2,1978 Funeral services were held Monday for Edwin (Eddie) Emerson, 72 of r 3 Syracuse. Death came at 7:30 a.m. at Goshen Hospital. Born in Saint Joe, Mich., on November 22, 1906, a son of

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infant son, 13975 CR 50 Syracuse SUNDAY. DEC. 3 Admission Carla J. Leamons, North Webster MONDAY, DEC. 4 Admission Janet M. Coy. r 2 Syracuse Dismissals Hazel Neibert, 419 E. Boston St., Syracuse Nelson Miles, 52, N. Shore Drive, Syracuse Theo Popenfoose, r 1 Leesburg Charles Lewallen, r 1 North Webster HUNSBERGER IN HOSPITAL Rodger Hunsberger. 39, Milford, was admitted into the Intensive Care Unit in Goshen Hospital, following a heart attack, on Friday, Dec. 1. The family has reported that his condition is stable. Births ACTON. Benjamin Luke Mr. and Mrs. Donald Acton of Saint Charles, Mo., became the parents of their first child, a son. Benjamin Luke, on November 21. Mrs. Acton is the former Vonnie Goshert, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Goshert of Warsaw. The baby’s maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Marion Acton of Milford. BITNER. Angela Lyn Mr. and Mrs Richard L. Bitner, 111945 Penn Rd., Mishawaka, are the parents of a daughter, Angela Lyn, who was

Replogle — John R. Replogle, r 1 box 123 F Milford and Rebecca Y. Replogle, r 1 box 123 Alexandria. Married December 31, 1976, the couple separated September 26. 1978. Petitioner asks for a dissolution of the marriage, for a fair and equitable settlement and division of the property rights of the parties and for all other relief. Twait — Harold Twait. r 2 box 470 Syracuse and Alice Twait. Syracuse. Married March 19. 1956, the couple separated Novembers. 1978. Petitioner asks for a dissolution of the marriage, for a fair and equitable settlement and division of the property and property rights of the parties and for all other orders and relief. Marriage Licenses Kitson-Gordon Jay Lee Kitson, 22. 800 E.

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Edgar and Nora (Moltz) Emerson, he had resided in the Syracuse area since 1937. His marriage to the former Beulah (Bea) Wenino took place in 1937 and she survives. Emerson was self-employed. In addition to the wife, he is survived by one son. William Emerson of Kansas City, Kans., three grandchildren and one sister. Rev. Paul Steele officiated for the service and interment was in McClintic Cemetery on SR 8. Syracuse. Albert C. Schrader Aug. 8,1894 —Dec. 3, 1978 Albert C. Schrader, 84, formerly of Mentone and father of Mrs. Clifton (Mary) Schang, Leesburg, died at 12:25 a.m. Sunday. Dec. 3, in the Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home. Plymouth, after a short illness. He was born in North Liberty on August 8,1894, to Richard and Sarah (Barnhart) Schrader and was a lifetime resident of the North Liberty area. A retired farmer, he was preceded in death by his wife, Leona F., in 1954. Other survivors are two sons, Wayne Schrader, Lakeville, Claude Schrader. Ormond Beach. Fla.; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

born at 9:16 a m. Monday, Nov. 27, in the South Bend Memorial Hospital. She weighed seven pounds, six ounces and measured 20 inches long. She has a brother Richard Charles who is six and one half years old. Maternal grandparents are Mrs. Bessie Brown and the late Charles Brown of 201 E. Washington St.. Syracuse and paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Herschel L. Bitner of Dewart Lake. EVANS. Tara Cherie Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Evans of r 1 North Webster are the parents of their second daughter. Tara Cherie, born on Wednesday, Nov. 29, at Kosciusko Community Hospital. Warsaw. Tara has a four-year old sister, Millicent Joan. The newborn tipped the scales at seven pounds, nine and onehalf ounces. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Campbell of North Webster are the maternal grandparents, and paternal grandparents are George Good of Kokomo, and Mrs. Marilyn Hulet, Kokomo. Great-grandparents are Mrs. Ruby Anders, Warsaw, and Mrs. Margaret McColley, North Webster. ECKLEBARGER. Eric Lee Mr, and Mrs. Lynn Ecklebarger, 13975 CR* 50 Syracuse, are the parents of their first child, a six pound, nine and one half ounce son. Eric Lee. The newborn arrived at 5:13 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 29, at Goshen Hospital and measured 19 inches long.

Chicago, Syracuse and Theresa Ann Gordon. 20, Syracuse Davis-llohnes Roy Davis, 37, 612 Branch. Syracuse and Deborah Joan Holmes. 31, Syracuse Spurling-Sweatland Daniel Lee Spurling, 24, r 5 Syracuse and Luanne Kay Sweatland. 21. r 2 Syracuse Brown-Davis James Brian Brown, 18, r 1 box 616A Leesburg and Jill Yvonne Davis. 18, r 1 box 323 Warsaw Lutz-Sitn ms John Franklyn Lutz. 37. 15 Harborside, Syracuse and Sharon Lee Simms, 37. Syracuse People once believed that if their palms itched they would receive money.

Funeral services will be this afternoon. (Wednesday) at 2 p.m. in the A. M. Manuel Funeral Home, North Liberty. Rev. Gaylord Saltzgaber, pastor of the North Liberty United Methodist Church, will officiate and burial will be in the Sumption Prairie cemetery. South Bend. Mrs. Josiah Kline Sept. 17,1894 — Dec. 3, 1978 Funeral services were held today (Wednesday) for Mary Kline, 84, of North Webster Death came on Sunday morning in the Goshen Hospital. She had been in failing health for the past 10 years. Born at Wilmot on September 17. 1894, she was a daughter of Daniel and Emma (Snoke) Eberly and had resided in the North Webster community all of her life. She was married on January 1,1914, to Rev. Josiah L. Kline, and he survives Mrs. Kline was a member of the North W’ebster Church of God In addition toi the husband, survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Mazel Miller of North Webster; two sons. Royal Kline and Ormel Kline, both of Trenton, Fla.; 20 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; four sisters, Rhoda Mock, Syracuse.

Grandparents are Rev. and Mrs. P.A. Rorabaugh of Orangeburg, S.C., and Mr. and Mrs. John Ecklebarger. Jr., New Paris. Great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. John Ecklebarger, Sr., New Paris; Mrs. Fern High, Elkhart; Mr. and Mrs. S.H. King of Orlando, Fla., and Mr and Mrs. Phil Rorabaugh. Clermont, Fla. PINNEY son Mr. and Mrs. Rick Pinney of 120 North Shore Drive, Syracuse, are the parents of their first child, a son born on Sunday, Dec. 3. at Goshen Hospital. Syracuse EMS Rodney Scott, 30, r 4 Syracuse, called for the Syracuse emergency unit at 6:38 p.m. on Thursday after complaining of pain to the back He had been involved in an auto accident around 6 p.m. at North Webster Scott was transported to Goshen Hospital. Ellowene Myers. 30,311 College Street, Ligonier, called for treatment at 9:32 p.m. on r 1 Syracuse, about four miles south and west of Syracuse, when suffering a breathing problem. Robin Harris, 18, 437 North Harrison, Syracuse, called for the emergency unit after taking a fall on slick steps at 6:35 a.m. on Friday. Two persons, Enoch Walton, 72, r 1 Bremen, and Jose Chavis, 21,

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Martha Mellott, Toledo, Ohio. Beulah Frain of Topeka and Naomi Black, Albion; and three brothers, John Eberly of Warsaw, Jacob, Ligonier, and Sam, Wolcottville. Rev. Brice Casey officiated for the service and interment was in the North Webster cemetery Tad Emory Kettering July 7. 1909— Nov. 27. 1978 Tad Emory Kettering, 69, who is the brother of Thelma Lippencott and Laura Bird, both of Milford, died Monday, Nov 27. He was born to Raymond and Aretta 1 Robinson) Kettering at Syracuse on July 7, 1909. On December 25, 1936, he married Evelyn Mock at West Plains, Mo. She survives Also surviving are one son, Ronald Kettering, Manchester, Mo.; one daughter, Mrs Darrell (Vicki; Roberts, Springfield, Mo ; two grandchildren, four other sisters, Mrs. Dewey (Iva) Coy, Warsaw, Mrs. Violet Cripe, Goshen. Miss Hazel Kettering. Warsaw and Mrs Betty Rose Main, Bremen He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers He was a member of the Zion Chapel United Brethern Church in Syracuse

205 Jackson Street, Ligonier, were involved in a collision at the intersection of US 6 and SR 13 at 7:03 am on Friday. Both complained of pain to the neck area, both were placed in extrication collars and transported to Goshen Hospital by the EMS Fred Baumgartner. 93, 113 E. Boston Street, Syracuse, was transported to Goshen Hospital on Saturday at 3:42 p m. after complaining of pain to the left side and chest Bonnie Peck, 36, 112 South Huntington Street, Syracuse, became ill at her home at 7:53 p.m. on Sunday and the EMS was called Technicians called her family doctor who provided medication. The EMS unit responded to two early morning calls on Tuesday, the first at 1:31 a.m. for Bill Snyder, 36. of r 1 Syracuse, who was involved in a one-vehicle accident shortly before, had sustained numerous injuries and was treated and transported to Goshen Hospital. A call was received at 2:10 am. for Janet McKinstry, 26, r 3 Syracuse, who became ill at her home, and the North Webster EMS unit was called to transport her to Goshen Hospital due to the Syracuse unit already on call. Milford EMS In the past few weeks members of the Milford EMS unit have been busy answering calls.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, Nov. 30, in the Rose Chapel in West Plains, Mo. Rev. Dan Brigham officiated and burial was in the Howell Memorial Park cemetery. Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains, Mo., was in charge of arrangements. Robert Mangum, Sr. Jan. 19. 1897 — Dec. 3. 1978 Funeral services were held Tuesday for Robert Mangum. Sr., 81. of Goshen and father of Richard Mangum, Syracuse. Death came at 9:35 am. on Sunday in Goshen Hospital where he had been admitted on November 24 following a heart attack Born January 19. 1897. in Madisonville. Ky., he had resided in Goshen since 1930, moving from Madisonville, His marriage to Nellie Ulery took place on May 1,1920, and she survives. The deceased was employed as a stoclccutter and pressman with Goshen Rubber for 25 years prior to his retirement in 1969. in addition, he is survived by a son, Robert. Jr., of Goshen; two grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren Rev Louis (Showers officiated and interment was in West Goshen cemetery.

On November 22 a man was injured in an auto accident on SR 15 north of Milford at the overhead bridge. He suffered a cut lip, bloody nose and scraped knee cap on the right leg. He was transported to the Goshen Hospital emergency room. A lady was injured in a car accident on November 28 near Camp Mack She suffered head injuries and complained of pain in the upper left rib area. She was transported to KCH emergency room A man injured his right knee in his home last Wednesday evening. He could not straighten his leg and was transported to the Goshen Hospital emergency room. On December 1 a lady suffered a lacerated hand in a fight at her home She suffered breathing difficulties enroute to KCH emergency room A lady became ill and passed out at Chore-Time on December 1. She was transported to KCH emergecny room A Leesburg lady suffered chest pains in her home near Clunette on November 29. She was transported to KCH emergency room The EMS received a call reporting an auto accident on SR 15 on December 5 but found no accident. A Milford man was transported to Goshen Hospital for admittance on December 5.