The Mail-Journal, Volume 16, Number 6, Milford, Kosciusko County, 28 February 1979 — Page 5

Obituaries

Howard Overmyer March 17,1906 — Feb. 22, 1979 Funeral services were held Sunday for Howard C. Overmyer, 72, of r 2 Argos, father of Frank Overmyer of North Webster. Death came on Thursday of an apparent heart attack. Born in Argos on March 17, 1906, a son of Edward and Alice (Miller) Overmyer, he was a lifetime resident of the Argos community. His marriage to the former Mary Creviston took place in Argos on January 19, 1935, and she survives. The deceased retired in 1966 after 32 years of service with the Oliver Corp, in South Bend. In addition to the son and wife, he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Paul (Shirley) Montgomery of Argos and Mrs. Jerry (Pat) Parker, Laporte; three other sons, Jack Overmyer, Indianapolis, Michael Overmyer, Argos, and Greg Overmyer, Albion; 17 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one sister. Mrs. Paul (Bertha) Bransford. North Webster; and two brothers, Eddie Overmyer of North Webster and Ralph Overmyer, r 3 Rochester. Rev. Robert Van Haitsma, pastor of the Argos Wesleyan Church, officiated and interment was in Argos Maple Grove cemetery. Mrs. Charles Launer June 4,1895 — Feb. 24. 1979 Services were held Tuesday morning for Emma Izora Launer, 83. of Elkhart and Edwardsburg, Mich. She had resided for the past five years at the Cass County Medical Care Facility. Cassopolis. Mich., and death came at a hospital in Niles. Mich., where she had been hospitalized for the past two weeks Born in Hicksville. Ohio, on June 4, 1895, she was united in marriage in Syracuse on July 4, 1915, to Charles H Launer. and he preceded her in death in 1960. Survivors include four nieces and one grandniece. Rev. Curtis Sylvester of the Dunlap United Methodist Church officiated and interment was in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Osceola. Mrs. James Bundy March 25.1891 — Feb. 27, 1979 Mrs. Annabelle (Nan) Bundy. 87, formerly of Papakeechie Lake, Syracuse, passed away Tuesday afternoon at the Continental Nursing Home in Indianapolis of complications. Born in New York on March 25, 1891, she was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Launt and moved to Papakeechie in 1957.

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She was united in marriage December 14, 1914 to James A. Bundy and he preceded her in death in 1967, after which she resided for some time at Bremen. The deceased was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Fort Wayne. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Henry (Louise) Seward of Jensen Beach, Fla.: three sons. James of Raphine. Va., William. Indianapolis, and David. Cincinnati, Ohio; nine grandchildren; and seven greatgrandchildren. Friends may call at the Harris Funeral Home. Syracuse, between the hours of 2-4 and 7-9 on Thursday. Service time is 11 a m. on Friday with Rev. Harlan Steffen of the Wawasee Lakeside Chapel officiating. Interment will be in McClintic cemetery Mrs. Ivan Wolfe Jan. 27.1891 — Feb. 26, 1979 Services will be held Thursday afternoon for Laura Wolfe, 88, of North Webster. Death came at 11:20 p.m. on Monday at Prairie View Rest Home, Warsaw, where she had been in failing health for sometime. Born at Casey, 111.. January 27, 1891, a daughter of Noah and Matilda (Bennett) Wolfe, she had resided in the North Webster and Pierceton area all of her life Her marriage to Ivan Wolfe took

Hospital notes

Goshen TUESDAY. FEB. 20 Dismissal Mrs. Robert Pilcher and infant daughter, r 2 Syracuse WEDNESDAY. FEB. 21 Dismissal Marcile McNeal, r 2 North Webster THURSDAY. FEB. 22 Admission Sylvia Hostetler, r 2 Milford FRIDAY. FEB. 23 Admission Kitty Berkey. 17709 U. S. 6 Syracuse SATURDAY. FEB. 24 Admission Melvin Whitmer, Jr., r 1 Syracuse Dismissals Mrs. Jan A. Lundy and infant son, r 5 Syracuse Alice A. Ott. r 1 North Webster SUNDAY. FEB. 25 Dismissals Cynthia Mohler, r 3 Syracuse

place on April 30, 1912 and he preceded her in death in 1956. She was a homemaker and member of the Pierceton United Methodist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Cloyce (Veda) Rider of Pierceton and Mrs. Leßoy (Verla) Beezley of North Webster; one son, Willis Wolfe, Larwill; 11 grandchildren; 20 great - great - grandchildren. Three sisters and five brothers preceeded her in death, proceeded her in death. Frinds may call at the Harris Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 1000, Syracuse, from 2-4 and 7-9 today (Wednesday) where services will be held at 1:30 Thursday afternoon. Rev. John Moore will officiate and interment will be in Hillcrest cemetery, Pierceton.' Mrs. Clarence Troyer April 9, 1888—Feb. 25,1979 Funeral services were held today (Wednesday) for Mrs. Dessie D. Troyer. 90. of Goshen and sister of Floyd Kime of Syracuse. Death came Sunday morning at Fountainview Place, Goshen, where she had resided since 1976. She was born in LaGrange on April 9, 1888. and married

Sylvia Hostetler, r 2 Milford Linda Wuthrich, r 1 Milford MONDAY. FEB. 26 Admission Dorothy E. Hoffman, r 2 Leesburg Dismissal Mrs. Stewart Kraft and infant daughter, 58 East Shore Drive, Syracuse KCH MONDAY. FEB. 19 Admission Monroe Terry, Leesburg Dismissal Lillian Custer. Leesburg TUESDAY. FEB. 20 Admission Gertrude L. Ashton. North Webster Dismissals Mrs. Donald Price and infant son, Milford THURSDAY. FEB. 22 Admissions Betty Ousnamer, Leesburg Joseph Bradley, Milford FRIDAY. FEB. 23 Dismissal Monroe Terry, Leesburg SATURDAY. FEB. 24 • Admission Harold Smith, Milford Dismissals Betty Ousnamer, Leesburg Joseph Bradley, Milford SUNDAY. FEB. 25 Admissions Beth Spry, Leesburg Tammy Brindle. Milford

Clarence F. Troyer in Middlebury on December 23,1906. He passed away September 21, 1965 in Goshen. Other survivors include two daughters. Mrs. Dean <Ruth> Hartzler and Mrs. Leon (Delta) Stroman, both of Goshen; three grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren; four sisters, Ms. Lidia Zimmerman of Mishawaka. Mrs. Verba Priser and Mrs. Roy (Hazel) Kenaga. both of Goshen, and Mrs. Thelma Metz. Dixon. Ill.; and one other brother, Lloyd Kime of Goshen. Rev. Nevin H. Zuck of the City Church of the Brethren officiated for the service, and burial was in Violett cemetery. Leona G. Crone July 14, 1905 — Feb. 27.1979 Funeral services will behelcjat 10:30 Thursday morning at the Harris Funeral Home for Leona G. Crone. 73. of r 1 Syracuse. Death came at 7:30 am. on Tuesday at Golden Age Manor Nursing Home. Mishawaka, and was due to complications of cancer. The mother of Mrs. Jean Brown of Syracuse, she was bom at Milledgevile, Ohio, on July 14, 1905, a daughter of Charles and Emma (Snyder) Bostick. Her marriage to William D. Crone

MRS. W. HAGERDON HAS MAJOR SURGERY Mrs. Walter Hagerdon remains a patient at Goshen Hospital,room 221, where she underwent major surgery on Friday. IN HOSPITAL Edward Amsden of Milford is in room 474 of the Saint Joseph Hospital. South Bend. He underwent kidney surgery Tuesday. Births LUNDY infant Mr. and Mrs. Jan Lundy of r 5 Syracuse are the parents of a son born on Wednesday, Feb. 21, in the Goshen Hospital. KRAFT. Stacey Michelle Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Kraft. 58 East Shore Drive. Syracuse, are the parents of their first child, a seven pound, nine ounce daughter, Stacey Michelle, bom on Friday, Feb. 23, at Goshen Hospital. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Charles Miller of Syracuse and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kraft. Hobart. Fred Witte of Fort Wayne is a great-grandfather. NEWCUM. Rachel Manessa Mr. and Mrs. William Newcum of Cassopolis, Mich., are the parents of their second child, a daughter, Rachel Manessa, born at 1:43 a m. Saturday, Feb. 24. Mrs. Newcum is the former Diana Morehouse of Milford. Rachel Manessa tipped the scales at seven pounds, 104 ounces and measured 20 inches at birth. She has one brother, David Benjamin, 18 months old. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Glen Morehouse of near

took place in 1923. They had resided in the Syracuse community for the past 23 years, moving from South Bend. She was a Methodist and a housewife. Survivors include the husband; the daughter; one other daughter, Glady Los of South Bend; two sons. William R. Crone of South Bend and Richard R. Crone, California; 15 grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren. Friends may call at the Syracuse funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 today (Wednesday) and interment will be in Syracuse cemetery. Donald Dean Mast February 21,1979 Graveside services were held at the North Webster cemetery at 11 am. on Saturday for infant Donald Dean Mast. Infant Mast was stillborn at 4:52 am. cm February 21 in the LaPorte Hospital to Donald Wide and Donna Lynn (Gardner) Mast of r 5 Syracuse. In addition to the parents, survivors include the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harland Gardner and Mr. and Mrs. Perry Mast, all of Syracuse. Rev. Irvin B. Miller of the New Salem Church of the Brethren officiated.

Milford and paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Newcum of Jasper. Mrs. Lydia Morehouse of Milford and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dunwiddie of Bluffton are maternal greatgrandparents and Mrs. Jessica Newcum of Jasper is the paternal great-grandm<»t her Card of thanks CARD OF THANKS The parents of Donald Dean Mast would like to thank Harris Funeral Home and Rev. Miller, the women of the New Salem Church of, the Brethren, and family and friends for their thoughts and prayers, and for the flowers they sent after the loss of our infant son’. Thank you. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Mast Mr. and Mrs. Perry Mast and family Mr. and Mrs. Harland Gardner and family Milford EMS The Milford EMS unit made several calls during the past week. On Thursday a 1 1 boy became ill with a high fever and convulsions. He was transported to the Kosciusko Community Hospital emergency room. Saturday at 9 a m. a Milford man. who hurt his leg at work, was transported to the Goshen Hospital emergency room on advice from his doctor. He was transported from his home. At 3:15 pm the EMS

- x ffm* / ■ J >I,OOO WINNER — Richard and Garnet Widup of Milford, won >I.OOO recently in the Instant Jackpot contest at Campbell's IGA Market. Milford. Above, the couple receives the winning check from Phil Campbell, store owner.

Kitty Berkey injured as auto hits truck

Eighteen-year-old Kitty L. Berkey of 17709 U.S. 6 Syracuse was admitted to the Goshen Hospital s intensive care unit last Friday afternoon for injuries

responded to an accident near Dewart Lake to aid the Syracuse EMS. A Fort Wayne man suffered lacerations on his head and face and was transported to KCH At 6:30 p.m. a rural Milford woman, complaining of stomach pains and chills, was transported to the emergency room of the Goshen Hospital. At 8:30 p.m. a man suffering lower abdominal pains was transported to KCH emergency room. On Tuesday a man working at Seranade Foods became nauseated and dizzy and was transported to the Goshen Hospital emergency room. Syracuse EMS Richard Staley, 49, r 3 Syracuse was transported to Elkhart Hospital this morning (Wednesday) following a call at 5:27 a.m., after becoming ill at his home. The unit responded for a call at 1:12 am. Tuesday for Bob Phillips. 25. 200 E. Boston Street. He was admitted to the Goshen hospital for injuries sustained in a one-vehicle crash on Huntington Road. The Syracuse unit responded to a call for the North Webster unit at 8:36 p.m.- Monday for Jay Castor, 66, r 1 Warsaw, at the Barbee Hotel. JAWS USED TO FREE VICTIM The Syracuse Volunteer Fire Department responded to the scene of an accident at 300E and 800 N at 2:53 p.m. Saturday at which time Jaws was used to free a victim and members helped the ambulance crew load and stabilize patients.

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sustained in a car-truck mishap several miles from New Paris. She sustained a laceration of the right eyebrow and abdominal and chest injuries. Officers investigating reported Mishap in Milford Thelma H. Fleischauer, r .5 Syracuse and Janet Weaver, r 4 Syracuse, were involved in a twovehicle mishap on j Beer Road, west of Beer Nbrsery near Milford at 12:09 p m Tuesday. The Fleischauer vehicle was traveling west towards Milford when she lost control striking the Weaver vehicle broadside. Icy roads were blamed for the mishap Damage was estimated at S6OO to the Fleischauer vehicle There was no damage to the Weaver car Two injured in Saturday mishap Two teenagers were injured early Saturday as a result of a head-on collision on SR 13, three miles north of North Webster Injured were Karen R Rider. 16, r 1 North Webster and David R. Brown, 17. r 1 Leesburg. Rider was taken to Goshen Hospital with a cut lip and chipped teeth. Brown sustained a bump on the head. Damage was estimated at $1,500 to Rider s 1968-model car and $2,000 to Brown’s 1975-model auto. County Patrolmen Thomas Brindle and Gerry Moser. Second Mishap A second mishap occurred within two minutes of the first Saturday. A truck driven by Deborah K. Smith, 17, r 3 Syracuse, slid on the ice into the rear of Brown scar Smith told police she saw the first accident but, when she applied her brakes, she lost control of the truck sliding into the other car. The second accident caused S3OO damage to the Smith vehicle.

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the accident occurred in dense fog at the intersection of CR 25 and CR 123, just north of U.S. 6. The Berkey woman was northbound and braked her 1974 Oldsmobile, but skidded into the back of the highway department truck, with grader Robert E. Ganger. 37. of Goshen, was driving the Elkhart County Highway truck and had been working on road 123, but stopped and turned north and was preparing to back the truck when the accident occUrred. He was not injured. Damage to the auto was set at $2,500. with $250 to the sand spreader frame of the Mack truck Elkhart County police investigated Community Lenten Service set for All Saint's Church The Community Lenten Service for the Syracuse area this Sunday evening will be at All Saint s Episcopal Church at Lake Wawasee. Service time is 7 p.m The public is invited to attend. Woman injured in hit-run mishap A hit-and-run collision Sunday night near North Webster injured a Milford woman, Neila M. Brindle, 27 Police are searching for the driver of the vehicle which struck the Brindle car Brindle suffered a bruised right cheek and pains in the upper leg and right shoulder areas The victim reported to police she was struck by a smaller light brown vehicle with one head light out The collision caused Brindles vehicle to hit a snowbank and roll over The Bnndle auto received SBOO damage. A fence, owned by Curtis Richcreek, r 3 Syracuse, was also damaged $75. The accident occurred on CR 650 N, one and one-half miles west of North Webster at 8 p.m.

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