The Mail-Journal, Volume 19, Number 18, Milford, Kosciusko County, 19 May 1982 — Page 3

Obituaries

Syracuse businessman dead, the result of trauma and heart attack

DONALD C. "PEEWEE” NILES

Donald C. (‘‘Pee Wee”) Niles, 56, 118 Medusa Court. Syracuse, was dead on arrival at 9:05 p.m Thursday, May 13. at Goshen Hospital. Niles had been bitten by a dog and suffered a heart attack enroute to the hospital for treatment. Niles, who had a fear of dogs, was going to a shed shortly before 8 p m at the home of Paul and Molly Hanna. 730*3 South Huntington St., Syracuse, which Niles owned The dog was a six-month old male English sheepdog who belongs to the Hannas and was familiar with Niles Syracuse Police Officer Wilham Selvey reported he was at the home of Fred Mick on Medusa Court at 7:50 p m when he was called to help Niles by Nancy Hicks, who reported a man was being bitten by a dog Selvey and Mick went to the house, where Niles and the dog. Bandit, were found Niles was on top of the dog. holding its mouth open with his hands Niles said he could not let go of the dog because the dogs rope was tangled around his waist and left leg It is believed the dog was playing with Niles, rather than attacking him Selvey cut the rope to release the dog and then retied the dog to its stake Niles had puncture wounds in both hands and went to his home, washed his hands and came back outside as The EMS arrived According to reports Niles attempted to go into a shed, before entering the ambulance, spoke to the dog and again his foot became tangled in the dog's rope He entered the ambulance unassisted, but collapsed and was pronounced dead at the hospital at 9 05pm shortly after arriving

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at the hospital emergency room. The dog had rabies shots and was taken into custody by Jeff Gibbs, Kosciusko County Humane officer. Well-Known Niles was born on March 1, 1926, near Syracuse to Melvin and Huldah (Johnson) Niles. On February 14.1947, be married the former Emmajean Neff in Mary Helen Miller Co-Owner Os Hill And Lake Nursery Mrs Hubert (Mary Helen) Miller, 76. of Roann and Syracuse. died unexpectedly Mondayevening. May 17, at 8:50 p.m. in Wabash County Hospital. She was co-owner of Hill and Lake Nursery at Roann and Syracuse with her husband She was born in Wabash County on December 30, 1905, to Marshall and Sara (Wray) Reed On July 7, 1943. she married Hubert MiUer in Sairit Louis. Mo He survives In addition to being co-owner of the nursery she had been a school teacher in Wabash and LaPorte Counties and Summitville Mrs Miller was a member of the Roann Christian Church and Indiana and American Association of Nurserymen Her husband is the only survivor A brother preceded her in death Friends may call after 2 p.m today (Wednesday) at the Grandstaff Funeral Home. Roann and after 2 p.m on Thursday. May 20. at the Harns Funeral Home, SR 13S Syracuse The first funeral service will be held at 10 a m Thursday. May 20. in the Grandstaff Funeral Home and the second service will be at 2 p.m Friday. May 21. in the Harns Funeral Home Rev .Lowell Burrus will officiate at both services and burial will be m Oakndge cemetery. Goshen

Zanesville. She survives. He was a long-time member of the Syracuse Fire Department and was the owner of Wawasee Septic Tank Cleaning Service where he was self-employed He was an Army veteran of World War 11. a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, both of Syracuse and Moose Lodge. Goshen Survivors include one daughter. Mrs. Richard (Kristie) Essig. Syracuse; one son, Randy. Syracuse; two grandchildren; two sisters. Mrs Ralph (Louise) Kiser. North Webser and Mrs Lester (Ethel) Stabler. North Webster; and one brother. Wilbur Niles. Syracuse One sister and two brothers preceded him in death Funeral services were conducted Sunday. May 16. at 1:30 p m in the Harris Funeral Home. SR 13S Syracuse, with Rev xMichael Johnson, pastor of the Syracuse Church of God of ficiating Burial was in Syracuse cemetery where graveside military memorial senices were conducted Memorials may be made to the Syracuse Fire Department or to the Syracuse EmergencyMedical Service

Hospital notes

Goshen WEDNESDAY. MAY 12 Admissions Homer E Bachtel, r 3 box 574 Syracuse Edna G Dider. 10 East Shore Drive. Syracuse Janee Morse. 719 S Lake St., Syracuse Edna Troyer, 10 East Shore Drive, Syracuse Dismissals Lovila F Marchand, r 4 Greenhaus Apartments, Apt 77

Richard Hardwick Assistant of Large Department Star* Richard O. Hardwick, 71, r 1 North Webster, died at 1:15 a m. Wednesday, May 12, in the Columbia City Nursing Home. He had been in failing health for more than a year and had enterted the nursing home Friday. May 7. He was born in Monroe, Adams County, on November. 6, 1910, to Clarence and Lula May (Rush) Hardwick. On November 24,1932, he was united in marriage to Rebecca Coats, who survives. Hardwick is a Ridgeville High School graduate and lived in Winchester. He lived in Connersville for 14 years before he purchased a grocery store in Ormas in 1947. In 1958 he closed the store and was employed at J. I. Case Co., and the Indiana State Highway Department. While at Winchester, he was assistant manger of the J. C. Penny Co. He was a member of the North Webster United Methodist Church. Larwill Due Guard Masonic Lodge, OES and Cardinal Chapter of Scottish Rite. Fort Wayne Consistory Funeral services were con-, ducted at 11 a m. Friday, May 14. in the Smith and Sons Funeral

Syracuse Richard J. Looney. 70544 CR 127 Syracuse THURSDAY. MAY 13 Admissions Jennifer C. Hively. P.O. Box 243 M iddl ebury Llovd E. Kammerdiener. 301 N. Harrison St . Syracuse Theresa A. Kitson. 800 E. Chicago, Syracuse Martha Da usman, P.O. Box 127 Leesburg FRIDAY. MAY 14 Admission Sara Frantz. 207 N. Main St.. Milford Dismissals Jamee Morse, 719 Lake St., Syracuse Josephine Stewart, r 1 Syracuse Mrs. James Kirkdorffer and infant son. 72531 CR 19 Milford SATU RDAY. MAY 15 Dismissals Mrs. Kenneth Butt and infant son. 72742 CR 133 Syracuse Theresa A. Kitson, 800 E. Chicago. Syracuse SUNDAY. MAY 16 Admission Reta Miller, r 1 box 17 Milford Dismissal Eugene G Lange, r 5 box 58-A Syracuse MONDAY. MAY 17 Admissions Floyd W Gingerich, r 2 Apartment 3 Syracuse Ralph V Knisley, r 3 box 38 Syracuse Dismissals EdnaG. Dider. 10 E. Shore Dr., Syracuse Jennifer G Hively, P.O. Box 243 Milford KCH WEDNESDAY. MAY 12 Ldmtssion Jerry D. McClintic, Milford Dismissal Joshua D. Schmucker, Leesburg THURSDAY. MAY 13 Dismissal Dorothy B Firestone, Syracuse SATURDAY. MAY 15 Dismissal Jerry D. McClintic, Milford SUNDAY. MAY It Admission Donna A Pischke, Syracuse IN HOSPITAL - Reta Miller, 83, Milford, was taken to Goshen Hospital at midnight Sunday evening. May 16. for treatment and observation

Home, Columbia City. Rev. O. Rex Lindemood, pastor of the North Webster United Methodist Church officiated and graveside services were at the Fountain Park cemetery at 3:30 p m. A Masonic memorial service was held at the funeral home Thursday evening. May 13. Julia Grove Sister Os Dewart Lake Woman Mrs. Julia Grove. 98, sister of Mrs. Ruth Zimmerman, Quaker Haven Park. Dewart Lake, died at 2 p.m. Thursday. May 13, in the Woodland Nursing Home. Muncie. She had resided there for the past 4*3 years She was born on February 26. 1884. to John and Mary F. Life, of near Farmland. She had been a life-long resident of Randolph and Delaware Counties. Mrs Grove was a member of the Nazarene Church and her husband had been a Nazarene minister. In addition to her sister, other survivors include two daughters. Mrs. William Bell. Muncie and Mrs. Esther Boyle. Gaston; and several nieces and nephews Mrs. Boyle previously had a cottage at Big Barbee Lake. Funeral services were held Sunday. May 16, at 2 p.m. in the Meeks' Mortuary Muncie. Burial was in Hopewell cemetery north of Farmland

stemming from a fall at her home in April. She is in room 206 and may receive visitors and cards. Card of thanks P CARD OF 1 THANKS I We would like Io thonk our re- 1 tlafives. friends, and neighbors for | the prayers, flowers, cards, gifts I j of food and all other expressions | | of sympathy received at the death | • of our husband, father, brother 1 and grandfather. • A special thanks to Milford EMS | Dr. Floyd Rheinheimer, Wade " • Mishler and Rev. Paul Tinkel. | Your kindness was greatly op- » | predated. | | FAMILY OF | BURL WARREN, SR. CARD OF THANKS The family of Hazel Bornhoeft would like to say thanks to Dr. Craig, the nurses and Harris Funeral Home. Also thanks to Rev. Michael Johnson of The Syracuse Church Os God and all our other friends and relatives for the flowers, prayers and other acts of kindness during the illness and death of our loved one. George Coquillord Sam Coquillard Hazel Sawyer Jessie Knofel Beulah Shear Adeline Wolfinger Sister, Grandchildren. Nieces And Nephews V >

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Marion C. Miller Buried In Arizona The following information concerning the death of Martin L. (“Doc”) Miller, Arizona, was received from his daughter following the publication of last week’s edition. Marion L. (“Doc”) Miller, Phoeniz, Ariz.. died on Saturday, May 8. while visiting his daughter Mrs. R. W. (Bonnie X Goodfellow. Simi Valley. Calif. He was born on August 20,1913, to Albert R. and Caroline Miller in New Paris. On February 24, 1945, he married Katherine (Betty) Wortinger, who survives. Miller had resided in Goshen until 1963 when he moved to Syracuse. In 1980 he retired from the car business after 40 years and moved to Phoenix. Ariz. He was a member of the Goshen Moose. During his years in auto sales he was associated with I.A. Miller, Goshen; and Cutter Chevrolet, Syracuse. In 1973 he became self-employed as owner of “Doc Milters” Syracuse Motor Sales. In addition to his wife and daughter, survivors include another daughter. Mrs Rodney (Pam) Smith. Phoeniz. Ariz.; five grandchildren and a brother. Max E. Milter. Warsaw Graveside services were conducted Wednesday. May 12. at 1:30 p.m. at Phoenix Memorial Park. Dr. William O. Smith officiated.

CARD OF THANKS To my dear friends who remembered me with cheerful notes and visits while I was recently hospitalized I want to express my sincere and heartfelt thanks. Alyce E. Fuller CARD OF THANKS I want to thank each one who remembered me with cards, flowers, gifts of love and encouragement while in the hospital. May God bless you Howard Beer Births BROWN, Heather Bene Mr. and Mrs. Randall Brown. New Paris, are the parents of a girl. Heather Rene, bom Monday, May 10, at 6:32 a m. in Goshen Hospital. She weighed six pounds. 124 ounces and measured 184 inches long. Mrs. Brown is the former Tanya Bushong. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs. Jon Bushong. Syracuse and paternal grandmothers are Mr. and Mrs. James O. Brown. Nappanee Maternal greatgrandparents are Louise Neer, Milford and Olive Bushong. Syracuse. Paternal greatgrandmother is Oma Brown. Goshen PANGBURN. Heather Suzanne Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Reed, 137 West North Street, Syracuse, are grandparents of a baby girl bom April 14. She weighed seven pounds. 15 ounces and was 204 inches long. Her name is Heather Suzanne Pangburn Parents, Mr and Mrs James Pangbum. reside in Gillette. Wyo Suzanne is their first child KIRKDORFFER. Travis Lee Mr. and Mrs, James Kirkdorffer. 72531 CR 19 Milford, are the parents of a son. Travis Lee, bom Tuesday. May 11. at 5:06 pm in Goshen Hospital He weighed nine pounds. 74 ounces and measured 21 inches long Maternal grandparents are Rev. and Mrs. Glen L. Jones. Burnet tesville and paternal

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EMPLOYEE AWARD — Cindy Cline. Dewart Lake, was the first recipient of the Lakeland Loving Care Employee of the Quarter Award Monday. May 17. Mrs. Cline, a licensed practical nurse, was chosen by her fellow employees as one who goes beyond the call of duty. She has r been employeed at the nursing home for one year. An employee of the nursing home will be chosen at the end of year quarter and at the end of the year all these names will be combined to choose an employee of the year. Mrs. Cline is shown above with Jim Snyder, administrator for the nursing home, receiving a carving set as her award. Mrs. Cline and her husband. David, have two sons. Josh, four and Tyler, one. She has previously worked for the Huntington Hospital and Kosciusko Community Hospital. (Photo by Deb Fox)

grandparents are Mr and Mrs. Ron Kirkdorffer. 68906 CR 33 Goshen Maternal,, great grandmother is Martha Jones. Ohio and paternal great grandparents are Mr. and Mrs Theo Cripe and Mrs Esther Kirkdorffer. all of New Paris Paternal great-great-grand-father is Joe Hollar. Fountainview. Goshen STOFFEL Nicholas Ryan and Nadia Renee Mr. and Mrs Randy Stoffel, 602 Lexington Ave . Goshen, are the parents of twins. Nicholas Ryan and Nadia Renee, bom Friday morning, May 14. in Goshen Hospital. The twins were bom around 7 am. Nicholas Ryan weighed six pounds, one ounce and measured 194 inches long His twin sister, Nadia Renee weighed seven pounds, six ounces and measured 194 inches long Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. John Mills. New Pans and Mr and Mrs Bill Brallier. Florida and paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs Gene Stoffel, r 1 Leesburg and Mrs Betty Stoffel, Fort Wayne.

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BI TT. Neil Dainon Mr and Mrs Kenneth Butt. 72742 CR 133 Syracuse, are the parents of a son. Neil Damon, born Thursday. May 13, at 6:45 am in Goshen Hospital. He weighed seven poundswone ounce and measured 19 inches long He has two brothers. Sean. 114 and Tracy, six Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs Roland (‘Babe’') Hodgson. Goshen and paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs Dale Butt. Syracuse. Milford EMS The Milford Emergency Medical Service made the following emergency runs during the past two weeks: May 5 — A 23-year-old Warsaw man fainted at work and was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital May 13 — Transported a 77-year-old Leesburg woman to Goshen Hospital complaining of back pain May 15 — A 30-year-old Milford man was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital after battery acid exploded in his face at work in Leesburg