The Mail-Journal, Volume 17, Number 31, Milford, Kosciusko County, 20 August 1980 — Page 3

Obituaries

Former Milford principal Lloyd B. Eherenman dies

Former Milford School principal Lloyd Byron Eherenman, 91, Plymouth, died at 8:30 a.m. August 13 after an illness of one year. He was music and band teacher and principal at Milford during the 1920 s and 19305, leaving in 1935. Born July 8, 1889, in Fulton County, he was the son of Albert and Almeda (Bybee)* Eherenman. On December 11, 1915, he married Amee Washington in Grandville, lowa. He spent his early days contributing to Volumn II of the Fulton County Folks, giving the history of that county. He received his bachelor’s degree from Valparaiso University and was president of his graduating class. He received his master’s degree from Columbia University in New York City. He began teaching in rural schools in 1908, teaching at the Hartman, Aubbeenaubbee Township, Lakeview and Newcastle Township schools. He then served as principal at Etna Green for one year, assistant principal at Pierceton for three years, was at Milford for 12 years and Plymouth for 21 years. He served as a math teacher and director of bands at Milford prior to becoming the school’s principal. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church at Plymouth. He was a former member of the Indiana State Militia’s Third Infantry, the Plymouth Country Club, the National Council of Teachers of Math, the National Educational Association and the Indiana Teachers Association. He received his 50-year grand lodge F and AM award from Kosciusko Lodge 418, Milford, in 1979. Surviving with the widow are four children, Dr. William C. of Platteville, Wis., Mrs. Wilbur (Betty) Bordner of Plymouth, Richard Lloyd of Bloomington and Philip W. of Warsaw; 15 grandchildren; and 15 greatgrandchildren. One brother, Adam, and one sister, Bertha Doty, preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Van Gilder Funeral Home at Plymouth at 1 p.m. on Friday with Rev. Aletta Heath officiating. Graveside services were held at 3 p.m. in Mentone with burial following. Memorials may be made to the

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LLOYD B. EHERENMAN From 1930 MHS Annual Plymouth High School Band Scholarship fund, a fund set up to honor Eherenman. Kathryn Marlett April 26,1902 — Aug. 16,1980 Kathryn M. Marlette, 78, r 1 box 1640 Pierceton, died at 10:30 am. Saturday, Aug. 16, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, following complications. She has lived in the North Webster area, 16 years, moving from Huntington. She was bom on April 26, 1902, in Oakwood, Ohio, to William and Daisy (Caskey) Pettiford. On April 26,1921, she was married to Russell Marlett. She was a retired employee of Memcor Corp., Huntington. Survivors include one son, Jack Marlette, Pierceton; four grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Aug. 19, at 1 p.m. in the Harris Funeral Home, Syracuse, Rev. O. Rex Lindemood pastor of the North Webster United Methodist Church officiated and burial was in Mock cemetery, North Webster. Barbara Walsh Nov. 16,1930 —Aug. 15,1980 Barbara Ellen Walsh, 49, 2010 E. Lincoln Ave., Goshen, died at 8:20 a.m. Friday, Aug. 15, in Goshen Hospital following an 11month illness with cancer. Mrs. Walsh was a resident of the Milford-Goshen area all her life. She was bom on November

16,1930, in Milford to Delbert and Myrtle (Hampton) Replogle. On March 29,1952, she married Paul Richard Cripe, who died on September 22, 1968. She married Floyd E. Walsh on February 22, 1975. He survives. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Goshen, Women of the Moose and the DAV, American Legion and VFW Auxiliaries. In September 1979 she retired from her position as supervisor at Switches Inc., due to illness. Additional survivors include four sons, Donald R. Cripe and David L. Cripe, both of Goshen. Douglas P. Cripe, Syracuse and Dennis Cripe, at home; two daughters, Mrs. Lawrence (Debra) Johnson, Ocala, Fla., and Mrs. Garry (Dixie) Bowlby, Goshen; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Maynard (Gilberta) Hartsough, Mrs. Richard (Adrienne) Gaskill, both of Goshen and Patty Baker, Louisville, Ky.; 13 grandchildren; 12 stepgrandchildren; two stepgreatgrandchildren; two brothers, Oliver (Bud) Replogle, Milford and John Replogle, Syracuse and three sisters, Mrs. Thomas (Marian) Loosemore, Denver, Colo., Mrs. Max (Patricia) Newcomer, Nappanee and Mrs. Gilbert (Sandra) Hawkins, Milford. Two brothers preceded her in death. Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 18, at 3 p.m. in the Yoder-Culp Funeral Home. Rev. Andrew L. Hardie officiated and burial was in West Goshen cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Elkhart County Cancer Society. Orville Nealis, Sr. Nov. 30,1901 — Aug. 13,1980 Death claimed Orville C. Nealis, Sr., 78, 3131 S. Adams Street, Marion, father of Mrs. Richard (Betty) Smith of Milford at 9:43 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13. Nealis was born in Shelby County, Ky., on November 30, 1901, the son of Thomas and Lottie (Conway) Nealis. He married Emma Roberta Jones on April 29, 1920. She died on May 20,1969. His second wife, Leatha Winters, died December 9,1976. He was a barber, having retired after 50 years in that business. He was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church at Marion, Barber’s Union local 14, Fort Wayne. Surviving are five sons, James, Marion, Orville C., Jr., Peru,

Glenn R., Marion, Charles R., Mountainside, N. J., and Thomas M., Eddy, Texas; four daughters, Mrs. Clyde (Lorena) Godwin, Marion, Mrs. Art (Mary) Harris, Fort Wayne, Mrs. Richard (Betty) Smith, Milford and Mrs. James (Coralee) Morgan, Kokomo; two brothers, Earl Nealis, Anderson and Guy H. Nealis, Syracuse; 32 grandchildren; and 15 greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers and (Hie grandchild. Funeral services were held on Saturday, Aug. 16, at 10:30 a.m. in the Owen-Weilert-Duncan Funeral Home with Harold K. Joyce of the Grace United Methodist Church officiating. Burial was in Grant Memorial Park. Memorials may be given to Grace United Methodist Church and Grant County Cancer Society. Reba McConnell May 20,1906 —Aug. 16.1980 Reba McConnell, 74, 701 North Fifth St., Goshen, mother of Mrs. Robert (Lois) Murray, Syracuse, died Saturday, Aug. 16, at 2:45 p.m. in Goshen Hospital following complications of an extended illness. Mrs. McConnell was born on May 20,1906, in Defiance, Ohio, to Fredrick and Katherine Greiner. She has been a resident of Goshen most of her life and was employed at IXL, Goshen, for a number of years. • Additional survivors include three daughters, Mrs. James (Marilyn) Hess, Goshen, Mrs. Richard (Betty) Ullery, Casper, Wyo., apd Mrs. William (Lucille) Koerner, Port Saint Lucie, Fla.; 10 grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren. One grandson preceded her in death. Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. today (Wednesday) in the Rieth, Rohrer and Ehret Funeral Home, Goshen. Funeral services will be conducted there at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 21. Rev. Kevin Zuck, pastor of the Goshen City Church of the Brethren will officiate and burial will be in Hess cemetery, Goshen. Memorials may be made to The Window, Goshen James F. Reed, Jr. Oct. 7,1916—Aug. 15,1980 James F. Reel, Jr., 63, r 5 box 141 Syracuse, died of an apparent heart attack at 12:45 p.m. in Goshen Hospital, Friday, Aug. 15. He had resided in the Dewart Lake area for 11 years, moving from South Bend. He was bom on October 7,1916, in South Bend to James F. and Mary (Lyons) Reed. On November 19, 1937, he married the former Mary Caspar. She survives. Reed was a retired employee from the Bendix Corporation, South Bend and was also retired from Farm Bureau Co-op, Milford. He was a member of the Moose Lodge, Elkhart, and a band leader and square dance caller. In addition to his wife and mother, survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Terry (Linda) Musselman Milford; one brother, Dick Reed, Valley Station, Ky.; and one granddaughter. Two grandchildren preceded him in death. Funeral services were conducted Monday, Aug. 18, at 1 p.m. in the Harris Funeral Home, Syracuse. Carl Shearer, pastor of the Milford Christian Church, officiated and burial was in the Southlawn cemetery, South Bend. Tressie Blocker Sept. 14,1918 —Aug. 12,1980 Tressie A. Blocker, 61, Sidney, mother of Walter Blocker of r 2 Leesburg died at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, in Whitley County Memorial Hospital at Columbia City. Mrs. Blocker had been in failing health several years but death was unexpected. A member of the Eel River Old German Baptist Church, she was born September 14, 1918, in Carroll County, the daughter of David and Anna (Bowerman) Yoder. She married Walter L. Blocker on February 6, 1937, in Rossville. He survives. Surviving with the husband and Leesburg son are two other sons, Arthur of Sidney and Danny of r 3 Warsaw; five daughters, Miss Dorothy Blocker of Sidney, Mrs. Richard (Rosadella) Miller of Sedalia, Mrs. Philip (Donna) Metzger, r 2 North Manchester, Mrs. Jerry (Joy) Skiles, r 1 Rossville; and Mrs. Jack (Eileen) Fingerle of Rossville; 25 grandchildren; one greatgrandchild; her father, Camden; a brother, Lee Yoder of Goshen; and three sisters, Faye Miller, Mary Holsinger and Naomi Miller, all of Camden. One brother preceded her in death. Funeral services were held in the Eel River Church at 10 a.m. last Friday with Elders Orville Gish, Carl Metzger and Arthur Cook officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Helen Chambers March 13,1919—Aug. 16,1980 Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Aug. 19, in the Mishler Funeral Home at Milford for Mrs. John M. (Helen Annette) Chambers, 61, Waubee Lake, r 1 Milford. She died at 6:20 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, in Saint Mary’s Hospital at Rochester, Minn., where she had been a patient for two weeks. The deceased was born in Antwerp, Ohio, on March 13,1919, the daughter of Sherman and Ethel Mae (Strother) Conn. She had resided in the Milford community for the past 33 years. On May 23, 1939, she was married to John M. Chambers. He survives. She retired in 1972 from ChoreTime Equipment Co., Milford, and was a member of the Milford Christian Church. Surviving with the husband are one son, Dennis M., Salt Lake City, Utah; three grandchildren; * three sisters and one brother, Mrs. Wilmer (Mildred) Goba,

Hospital notes

Goshen TUESDAY, AUG. 12 Dismissals Donald O. Haab, 71629 CR 29 Syracuse Floyd W. Gingerich, 800 S. Front Street, Syracuse Shirley Fidler, P.O. Box 147 North Webster WEDNESDAY, AUG. 13 Admissions Virginia Lough, r 3 box 511 Syracuse Martha A. Breeden, 70807 CR 33 Syracuse Dismissals George Fann, r 2 box 448 Syracuse Alta Darr, r 2 box 550 Syracuse Gerald Murphy box 228 r 2 Leesburg THURSDAY, AUG. 14 Admission Martin A. Dider 11, 10 E. Shore, Dr., Syracuse , Dismissal Angela L. Kirkdorfer, 349 Medusa St., Syracuse FRIDAY, AUG. 15 Admissions Floyd W. Gingerich, 800 S. Front St., Syracuse Kirt A. Daenens, r 2 box 81 Syracuse Ida M. Buhrt, r 1 box 33 Milford < Dismissals Martha Breeden, 70807 CR 33 Syracuse Mrs. Lynn Hively and infant daughter, 406 W. Cathrine, Milford i SATURDAY, AUG. 16 Admission Alma L. Clutter, Box 45 North Webster Dismissal Jody Wright, r 2 box 62 Syracuse SUNDAY, AUG. 17 Admission Joy Sims, 206 S. Huntington St., Syracuse Dismissal Kirt Daenens, r 2 box 81 Syracuse MONDAY, AUG. 18 Admissions Helen S. Plumer, r 1 Syracuse June M. Lantz, r 2 Syracuse Michele M. Miller, r 5 Box 314 Syracuse Dismissals Mrs. Roger Wiggs and infant daughter, r 5 box 178 Syracuse KCH MONDAY, AUG. 11 Admissions Mildred H. Gard, North ter Pamela J. Stiffler, Leesburg TUESDAY, AUG. 12 Admissions Nancy L. Bell, Syracuse Katherine R. Barkey, Leesburg Steven L. Payne, North Webster WEDNESDAY, AUG. 13 Dismissls Mrs. Dale Custer and infant son, Milford THURSDAY, AUG. 14 Admissions Stephen D. Angel, Leesburg Mary L. Harting, Leesburg Dismissals Gale A. Parry, North Webster Nancy L. Bell, Syracuse Katherine R. Barkey, Leesburg FRIDAY, AUG. 15 Dismissals Velma A. Ott, North Webster Stephen D. Angel, Leesburg

Mrs. Denzel (Marian) Nelson, Mrs. Lois Bonnet and Willard Conn, all of Old Mill Place, r 2 Leesburg. One brother preceded her in death. Carl Shearer, pastor of the Milford Christian Church, officiated at the services. Burial was in the Leesburg cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Heart Fund. Frank Phil Sinke Frank Phil Sinke, 68, 5286 Southeast Horizon Ave., Stuart, Fla., died Saturday in Stuart. He was a member of the Leesburg Lodge No. 181, F and AM and Eastern Star Lodge, No. 287 Leesburg. A native of Holland, Mich., he had been a resident of Stuart for 15 years, moving from Warsaw. Prior to his retirement in 1965, he was owner and operator of the Jot-Em-Down Grocery at Barbee Lakes for 15years. Sinke was a member of the Salerno Road Baptist Church, a deacon there and member of the Scottish Rite, Fort Wayne; Loyal

SATURDAY, AUG. 16 . Admissions Delio Delefuente, Jr., Milford Jana M. O’Connell, Milford Baby boy O’Connell, son of Mr ■ and Mrs. Michael O’Connell. Milford Dismissals Pamela J. Stiffler, Leesburg Steven L. Payne, North Webster SUNDAY, AUG. 17 Admission Gertrude P. Hill, Leesburg Dismissal Delio Delefuente, Jr.. Milford BREAKS FOOT Mrs. Raymond (Lura) Hoover, Milford, slipped down eight steps at Inspiration Point, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, and broke her left foot. Mrs. Hoover, a fourth grade teacher at Milford Elementary School, will be in a cast for several months. She plans to do what she can when school opens and plans to be back in the classroom. She is getting around on crutches and with a wheel chair. The Hoovers went on a 35th anniversary wedding trip to Los Angeles, Calif., last month and stopped at Yellowstone National Park on their way home. She was taken to the Cleo, Wyo., hospital by an ambulance. EDNA DARR AT MILLER’S MERRY MANOR Edna Darr, Syracuse, is now residing at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw and would appreciate cards, letters or visits from friends. Births WIGGS, Chauncey Lee Mr. and Mrs. Roger Wiggs, r 5 box 178, Syracuse, announce the birth of their second daughter, Chuncey Lee. She was bom at Goshen Hospital on August 16, at 10:41 p.m. Chauncey weighed 8 lbs. ounces when she was bom. Maternal grandparents are Henry and Vera Platt, Oswego. Robert and Carl Wiggs are the paternal grandparents of Syracuse-Webster Road, Syracuse. Maternal great-grandparents are Mrs. Vera Kindt, Pipestone,Minn., John and Martha Platt, Tacoma, Wash. The paternal great-grandmother is Elouise Fervert, Goshen. MILLER son Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Miller, r 2 Box 112A Milford, are the parents of a son bom Friday, Aug. 15, in Elkhart Hospital. O’CONNELL son Mr. and Mrs. Michael O’Connell, Milford, are the parents of a son bom Saturday, Aug. 16, in Kosicusko Community Hospital. MARTINDALE, William Cecil, 111 Mr. and Mrs. Bill Martindale, Jr., r 1 box 525, North Webster, announce the birth of their first child, William Cecil 111. He was bom at 10:53 a.m. on Aug. 15 at Goshen Hospital. William weighed eight pounds, and five and one half ounces at birth. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Ed Droke, North Webster. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. William C. Martindale, Sr., Syracuse. Great-grandparents are Mrs. Cecil Coy, North Webster, maternal; and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Martindale, Syracuse and Mr. and Mrs. Dale Hickman, North Webster, paternal. Paternal great-great-grand-mother is Mrs. Cora Hickman, Wilmot.

Wed., August 20,1980 — THE MAIL-JOURNAL

Order of Moose, No. 1282, Stuart; Loyal Order of the Moose, No. 200, Fort Wayne. Survivors include his widow, the former Pauline Reed, Stuart, Fla.; one brother, James, Paxton, Ariz.; one sister, Mrs. Johanna Gebben, Holland. Mich.; and several nieces and nephews. Fuperal services were held at 11 a m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, in .the Aycock Funeral Home, 505 South Federal Highway, Stuart, Fla Rev. Bill Jackson, pastor of the Salerno Road Baptist Church officiated and burial was in Forest Hill Memorial Park, Palm City, Fla. A masonic service was held at 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, in the funeral home. Dresden V. Petro Dresden V. Petro, 77, Muncie, father of Bruce Petro, r 1 Leesburg, died Thursday evening at Westminster Village, Muncie, following a lengthy illness. Petro was a farmer for many years in the Losantville area in Delaware County. He retired a

ZEBULSKE. David Michael Mr. and Mrs. Terry Zebulske, Church Street, Leesburg, are the parents of a son David Michael bom Sunday, Aug. 17, in Goshen Hospital. HIVELY, Jennifer Gene A daughter. Jennifer Gene, was bom to Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Hively of Milford at 11:18 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 12, in the Goshen Hospital. Jennifer Gene tipped the scales at seven pounds, 14 ounces and measured 194 inches long at birth. Maternal grandparents are Leland and Lori Ginger. Paternal grandparents are Levi and Katherine Beer of Milford. George and Jessie Nordman of Cromwell are maternal greatgrandparents and Lester and Eva Hively of Burket are paternal great grandparents. Jennifer Gene has one sister, Rachael 24. CASTRO daughter Mr. and Mrs. Rogelio Castro, r 1 box 105 Milford, are the parents of a daughter, born Thursday, Aug. 14, in McCray Hospital, Kendallville. Card of thanks CARD OF THANKS We want to express our appreciation to all the neighbors and friends for all their kindness, food and flowers, to Pastor Carl Shearer and a special thank you to the EMS. Jim Reed family CARD OF THANKS A special thank-you to the merchants and businesses that purchased our animals at the Kosciusko County Fair 4-H Livestock Auction. Thank-you State Bank of Syracuse for your seventh year of continuous support to our family. Thank-you Leesburg Mill for your sixth year of continuous support. Thank-you Three Flags Drive-In, C & J Construction and Tom Socks Sportswear for your support this year. Brian Roberts David Roberts Todd Roberts CARD OF THANKS Thanks to all our friends; the Bethel Church of the Brethren; the United Telephone Company, Nappanee District; The Papers Incorporated; and our coworkers for their prayers and many acts of kindness at the death of our father and grandfather. They were greatly appreciated. Betty and Dick Smith Connie and Ron Smith and family Pam and Dan Smith and family CARD OF THANKS The family of Charles Kerlin is very appreciative of the many visits, cards, prayers, and flowers given to him during the past 15 months while he was in the hospital, and nursing home. The acts of kindness following his death will always be remembered. Mrs. Dorothea Kerlin Mr. and Mrs. Robert Groves Mr. and Mrs. Duane Martin CARD OF THANKS We want to express our sincere appreciation to the EMS for their prompt arrival and attention of our granddaughter, Michelle Mills. Also to Pastor McVey, friends and neighbors for their prayers and concern in her time of need. Lloyd and Donna Hunter

few years ago. He was a member of the Losantville Lodge 674. In addition to his son other survivors include his wife, Dortha; another son, Phil H. Petro, Anderson; a daughter, Mrs. Chris (Ann) Langham, Annandale, Va.; six grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, Aug. 17, at 2 p.m. in Meeks Mortuary, Muncie. Burial was in Elm Ridge Mausoleum. Memorials may be sent to the Supportive Health Care, Westminster Village, 5601 Bethel Pike, Muncie, Indiana 47302. Emerson P. Neff Emerson P. Neff, 71, Lorida. Fla., formerly of r 1 Syracuse, died Saturday evening in Palm Healthcare Center, Sebring, Fla. He had been a patient there one week. Memorial services were held Sunday, Aug. 17, in Lorida Church of the Brethren. Local memorial services are pending. His body was given to medical science.

CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank relatives, friends, and neighbors for the cards, flowers and acts of kindness during the loss of our loved one. The family of Ezra Shock Milford EMS The Milford Emergency Medical Service responded to three calls on Friday, Aug. 15 and one call on Saturday, Aug. 16. The first call on Friday was the transportation of a man at Dewart Lake after suffering an apparent heart attack. He was taken to the emergency room at Goshen Hospital. The ambulance was also called to a Milford home, but the patient refused to be transported to the hospital. The last call of the day was when an elderly lady fell in her home and had pain in her lower back and right hip. She was taken by the EMS to the emergency room at Goshen Hospital. On Saturday two men were injured in an automobile accident on SR 15 at the overpass, north of Milford. Both received head injuries, multiple lacerations and possible fractures. They were transported to the emergency room at Goshen Hospital. Syracuse EMS Jimmy Wise, 23, 401 East Chicago St., had a virus and fever and was transported to Goshen Hospital for admittance on Aug. 19, at 8:22 am. Keith Welty, 32, 312 East Boston, was involved in a motorcycle-pick-up truck accident on Old 8 and CR 850 on Aug. 19. He was riding the motorcycle and suffered abrasions to his arms and legs. Welty was transported to Goshen Hospital.

OF HEALTH

Teeth Tooth decay is actually a disease called dental caries. In fact, it is the most widespread human disease, probably affecting 98 percent of the population. wW' Caries are produced by colonies of bacteria in the mouth. When we eat, small deposits of food accumulate between the teeth, in the grooves and on the chewing surfaces. Bacterial enzymes acting on food starches and sugars produce lactic acid. This acid dissolves tooth enamel and produces cavities. But by keeping your teeth smooth and polished, you can reduce the effect of the bacteria. A new home dentalcare system, the Tooth Pro, cleans like a professional dental machine —safely and more effectively than a regular or electric toothbrush. Water containing minute amounts of fluoride can reduce dental caries—but only in during the years when their teeth are forming.

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