The Mail-Journal, Volume 19, Number 42, Milford, Kosciusko County, 3 November 1982 — Page 3

Obituaries

Webster man killed as truck hits tree

James A. Wesseling, 41, r 1 box 473 North Webster, was killed early Saturday morning. Oct. 30, when his pickup truck skidded off SR 13, south of CR SOON and struck a tree. He was pronounced dead at the scene of extensive injuries by Kosciusko County Coroner Gary Eastlund. The accident occurred around 4:49 am. when Wesseling was southbound on SR 13. His vehicle swerved off the road, skidded 148 feet across the northbound lane and struck a tree on the east side of the road. His pickup truck left the surface of the road and was airborne due to a dropoff on the side of the road. Officials can not determine if\ excessive speed was a factor in x the accident and the investigation I Charles Former KFC District Manager Charles H. Clauss. 71, retired manager of Wayne Hobby House Restaurant. Fort Wayne, who i had served as district manager for Kentucky Fried Chicken, died ■ Wednesday at his home i A former resident of the Milford area, the Clauss family resided 24 miles northeast of Milford. Brother of Noah Clauss of Waubee Lake and Lakeworth. Fla.; Minnie Wuthrich of Syracuse; and Kathryn Graff of Milford, he was a native of Bremen. Clauss was a veteran of World War II and a member of the Crescent Avenue United Methodist Church at Fort Wayne Also surviving are his wife, Margaret; a son. Charles R of Fort Wayne; two daughters. Marcia Geller of New Haven and Kathleen Swenson of Fort Wayne, four other brothers. Philip of Fort Wayne, Daniel of Bourbon. Joseph of Cissna 111., and George of Mishawaka, and two other sisters. Louise Clauss and Esther Marquart. both of Fort Wayne One brother, Jeff, preceded him in death in 1960 Services were held at ir-a.m. Saturday in the Crescent Avenue United Methodist Church Burial was in Lindenwood cemetery Preferred memorials are to the 1 Parkview Hospital Hospice, the Allen County Cancer Society or the Crescent Avenue Church ( is continuing <

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The victim was on his way to the Dalton Foundries, Inc., Warsaw, where he was employed Funeral Monday Wesseling, was born on December 29, 1940, in Kalamazoo, Mich., to Harvey and Kathleen Wesseling. He had lived in the North Webster area since 1978, moving here from Michigan. On December 24, 1977, he married Marilyn Packer, who survives. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge at Kalamazoo, Mich. Additional survivors include his parents, one daughter. Kathy. Berrien Springs. Mich.; two sons. John L. Kalamazoo, and James, Jr., Clarksville, Tenn. (USMC); one stepdaughter. Mrs. Rick (Shelia) Swope. Pierceton; one stepson. Jim Hall, North Webster; one sister, Mrs. Janice Byson. Michigan; and one brother. Ronald Wesseling, Lawton, Mich. Funeral services were held Monday. Nov. 1, at 1:30 p.m., in the Harris Funeral Home, SR 13S, Syracuse. Rev. Charles Towriss officiated and burial was in North Webster cemetery. Merlin Groves urrenme minoni Arae Resident Merlin R Groves, 68. r 1 Milford, died unexpectedly Friday, Oct. 29. at 12:20 a m. in Kosciusko Community Hospital. Groves was taken to the hospital at 430 pm on Thursday afternoon He was born near Milford on July 11. 1914. to Ralph and Audrey (Roop) Groves On July 11. 1939. he married Clarice Chokey, who preceded him in death on October 11. 1960. He married Edith Chupp on August 10.1968. She survives. Groves was a retired employee of Smokers Manufacturing, New Paris and was a member of the Turkey Creek Church of the Brethren, Gravelton. He was a lifetime resident of the area. Additional survivors include three sons. Larry and Marion, both of Warsaw and Richard. New Paris, one stepdaughter, Mrs. Ron (Grace) Odom, Centreville, Mich.; six stepsons. Charles Chupp. Bristol, Ezra Chupp and Marvin Chupp.

Goshen, Don Chupp, Elkhart, Carl Chupp, Middlebury and Melvin Chupp, Cromwell; 21 grandchildren; one greatgr randdaughter; and one brother, Ralph Groves, Jr„ r 1 Milford. One son preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. in the Turkey Creek Church of the Brethren. Rev. Ivan Fry, pastor and Rev. Clarence Fike officiated. Burial was in Milford cemetery. Mishler Funeral Home. Milford, was in charge of arrangements. Chancey A. Hibner Us ttima Syracuse Resident Chancey A. Hibner, 81, 612 South Huntington Street, Syracuse, died at 6:34 p.m., Tuesday. Nov. 2. at Goshen Hospital. He was born in Syracuse on August 29. 1901, and lived in Syracuse all of his life. His father was Albert Hibner and his mother was Mary (Strieby) Hibner. He married Georgia Pebus in August of 1932. She preceded him in death in April of 1962 He was formerly employed by Sea Nymph Company and Liberty Homes Survivors are one brother. Andrew Hibner. South Bend; and one niece. Mrs. Mary Lou Dixon. Syracuse. Friends may call at Harris Funeral Home. Syracuse, from 35 and 7-9 p.m on Thursday. Nov 4. Services will be held Friday. Nov. 5. at 1:30 p m., with Father David Hyndman officiating. Burial will follow in Syracuse cemetery Hazel M. Carey Supervisor Os Brawn Trueblood Dry Cleaners Hazel M. Carey. 90, Marion, mother of Mrs. George (Joan) Wiegand, Leesburg, died at 7:35 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31, in Marion Hospital. She had been a patient there for two days. She was bom in Huntington County and was a member of the Second Salem Baptist Church. Marion. She was a retired supervisor of Broun-True blood Dry Cleaners where she had worked for 35 years. Additional survivors include one other daughter. Mrs. Merritt (Dorothea > Rittenhouse, Marion; 12 grandchildren; 27 greatgrandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 11 am. this morning (Wednesday) in the Diggs Funeral Home, 504 West Third St.. Marion. Rev. Kenneth R. Herr officiated and burial was in Gardens of Memory cemetery. Huntington County. Mrs. Clara Moser Ligonier Resident Fust 50 Years Mrs. Clara Moser. 94. Ligonier, mother of Eugene Moser. Syracuse, died at 1:40 p.m. Thursday. Oct 28. in Greencroft Nursing Center, Goshen. She was born on December 7. 1887, in Adams County to Ben and Mary (Heller) Meschberger. On November 24. 1910. she married Albert Moser in Linn Grove. He preceded her in death in 1967 Mrs Moser had lived in Ligonier for 50 years after

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moving from Berne and was a member of the Ligonier United Methodist Church. Additional survivors include three other sons, Robert, Lewis and Grant, all of Ligonier; a daughter, Mrs. Jack (Mary) Johnson, Chicago, Ill.; 29 grandchildren; 61 greatgrandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, George. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in the Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Rev. William Luttrull officiated and burial was in Oak Park cemetery. Ligonier Alberta I. Berry Worked For ENdrart |L » Au+Lam+w bbwwSHIJ Mrs. Alberta E. (Bert) Berry, 72, 58283 CR 111 Elkhart, died Friday morning, Oct. 29, in the Elkhart Hospital following an extended illness. Rev. Donald P. Sheline, Solomon Creek United Methodist Church. Syracuse, officiated at the 1 p.m. funeral service Saturday. Oct. 30, in the Walley-Mills-Zimmerman Funeral Home, Elkhart Burial was in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. She was bom on May 15. 1910, in Lamoni. lowa and married Charles E. Berry on October 2, 1944. in Plymouth. Mrs. Berry was formerly employed by Elkhart Cold Storage and retired from Elkhart Housing Authority in 1973. She was a member of the Women of the Moose Survivors include her husband; and three sisters. Mrs. Kathryn LaPlante. Greenville. S.C.. Mrs. Ruth Shaline. and Mrs. Norma Busby, both of Saint Joseph. Mo. The Women of the Moose conducted services at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Claire J. Nelson Norlb Shore Drive Resident Claire J. Nelson. 73. 169 North Shore Drive, Syracuse, died November 1 at 3:30 p.m. at her home. She had been ill with cancer. She was born on February 20. 1909. in Brush, Colo., to Gens and Christine Christiansen and moved to Syracuse where she had lived for 11 years coming from Hammond. On February 4. 1929, she married Robert C. Nelson, who survives. She was a member of the Alpha Chi Omega Sorority. Survivors include her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Gabriel (Joanne) Kapahua of Hilo, Hawaii; one son, Noel Nelson. Munster; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday. Nov. 4, at Harris Funeral Home, Syracuse, with Rev. Phil Frew officiating. Burial will follow at Syracuse cemetery. Memorials are requested to Kosciusko County Hyrice. ' W WETAF. I LUTTMAN V Waneta F. Luttman SS-Tmt (Nd SyracvM W«M Waneta F. Luttman, 55, r 4 Syracuse, died Monday. Nov. 1, at 8:15 p.m., at Greencroft Nursing Center, Goshen, of an extended illness. She was bom October 1.1927. in .Ashley, to Ray and Fairy iSchemp) Goodwin, and moved to Syracuse in 1959 from Kendallville. On February 8. 1948, she married Wymond (“Pete”) Luttman, who survives. She was employed at the Salem Bank and Trust Company. Goshen. She was a member of the Saint Andrew’s United Methodist

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Church, Syracuse, and the Junior Mother’s Club, Syracuse. Survivors include her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Kevin (Cinda) Galloway, Goshen; three sons, Randy, of Saint Petersburg, Fla., Michael of Indianapolis and Craig of Alconbury, England (USAF); two sisters, Mrs. Virginia Hale, Angola, and Mrs. Josephine Barker, Kendallville; and one brother. Dale Goodwin of New Haven; and two grand children. Services will be held at 11 a.m., on Thursday, Nov. 4, at the Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse, with Rev. Phil Frew officiating. Burial will follow at Syracuse cemetery. Memorials are requested to the American Cancer Society or the Elkhart Hospice.

Hospital notes

KCH MONDAY. OCT. 25 Admission Russell H. Mickley, Leesburg Dismissals Mrs. Paul Clark and infant daughter, Leesburg WEDNESDAY. OCT. 27 Admission Burl W. Brown, Milford Dismissal Mabel F. Krouse, Leesburg THURSDAY, OCT. 28 Admission Bertha Ann Lawson. Leesburg Dismissal Barbara J. Brouwer. Syracuse SATURDAY. OCT. 3® Admissions Evelyn M. Fisher, Milford Homer L. Burke. Milford Mary E. Bilz, Leesburg Dismissals Wilma M. Conner, Leesburg Dorothy M. Howard, Leesburg Burl W. Brown. Milford Goshen TUESDAY, OCT. 26 Dismissals Mrs. Keenis Owens and infant daughter, r 2 box 433 Syracuse Mrs. David Biesemeyer and infant son, r 1 box 626 North Webster WEDNESDAY, OCT. 27 Dismissals Mrs. Ray Auker and infant daughter, P.O. Box 343 North Webster THURSDAY. OCT. 28 Admission Harold E. Kaiser, 309 South Main Street, Milford Dismissals Carl R. Brandon, 136 Cheroke Road, r 1 Syracuse Shirley J. Lindsey, r 5 box 255 Syracuse Camilia M. Martindale, 112 West Portland. Syracuse FRIDAY. OCT. 29 Admission Patricia Routson, r 2 box 218 Syracuse Dismissals Mrs. Curtis Bender and infant daughter, r 1 box 191-A Milford SATURDAY. OCT. 3® Admission David M. Cobbs, r 1 box 20-A Syracuse Dismissal Betty Dietzen, r 6 box 316 Syracuse SUNDAY. OCT. 31 Admissions Rick G. Hall, r 1 box 66 Milford Marie F. Zook, 20292 US 6 Milford Dismissals David Cobbs, r 1 box 20-A Syracuse Mrs. David Hughes and infant daughter. P.O. Box 131 Milford MONDAY. NOV. 1 Dismissal Patricia L. Routson. r 2 box 218 Syracuse

TURNING MISHAP — Two cars collided at the intersection of SR 13 and CR 1400 N (ElkhartKosciusko County Line Road) at 2:56 p.m. Thursday. Oct 28. Involved in the accident were Linda Crow, 37,8® East Shore Dr.. Syracuse and Charles Coburn, 32,607 S. Front St.. Syracuse. According to Indiana State Police Mrs. Crow was eastbound on the County Line Road and was going to make a left turn onto SR 13. Mrs. Crow reported she did not see the Coburn auto. Mrs. Crow turned in front of the northbound Coburn auto which hit the Crow car. State Trooper Rex Orcutt estimated damage at up to 31.000 to each auto. (Photo by Sharon Stuckman)

STROKE Dr. Homer L. Burke, r 1 Milford, suffered a stroke and was admitted to Kosciusko Community Hospital on Saturday, Oct. 30. Dr. Burke is experiencing partial paralysis on the left side of his body. AT HOME Wilbur Rensberger. r 2 Milford, was released from South Bend Osteopathic Hospital Thursday, Oct. 21, and is^recuperating at home after a three week stay in the hospital where he was being treated for a heart attack. Births SMITH, Dustin Tyson Mr. and Mrs. Roger D. Smith, r 3 box 667A Syracuse, are the parents of a son. Dustin Tyson, born at 3:08 p.m. on November 1 in Goshen Hospital. Dustin weighed six pounds. 14 ounces and measured 194 inches in length. He is the first child for the Smiths. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Loren Neibert, North Webster. Paternal grandparents are Donald D. Smith, Syracuse, and Margaret E. Payne, North Webster. Maternal great-grandmothers are Virginia E. Marsh, Syracuse; Camella Smith, Michigan; and Mary Ringler, Syracuse. HUGHES daughter Mr. and Mrs. David (Joy) Hughes, P.O. Box 131 Milford, are the parents of a daughter born Thursday. Oct. 21, in Goshen Hospital. Card of thanks CARD OF THANKS A sincere thank-you to the many community merchants and private citizens who donated their time, money, candy, cider, and various refreshments to make the Community Halloween Party, sponsored by the Syracuse BPW, a success. I FIRST AID I FACTS What To Do When Your Grandchildren Visit Before your grandchildren come for their next visit, you should think about home safety. A few extra precautions may well save your loved ones from serious injury. Inquisitive youngsters have a knack for getting into areas that are unsafe. Since prevention is your best line of defense, be certain there are no rusty nails, broken glass or sewing or knitting needles lying around. Move objects on low shelves out of reach, secure loose cords to the floor or wall, and be sure ail throw rugs have a backing so they are not slippery. However, even with the best prevention programs, you should be prepared to treat your grandchildren’s , minor cuts or scrapes. If a minor wound does occur, you can treat it easily using the same procedures doctors use. Just follow four easy steps and you can save time and money and stop a lot of tears. CLEANSE the wound with mild soap and water, making sure to wash your own hands first. TREAT with a first aid cream or a topical antibiotic. COVER the wound with a sterile gauze pad dressing or BAND-AID Brand Adhesive Bandage to prevent contamination or re-injury. TAPE the dressing securely with first aid tape. In cases of deeper wounds, change the bandage daily and check for signs of infection. Swelling or inflammation around the wound and chills or fever are indications that the wound is serious. For serious wounds, you should contact your doctor at the first sign of infection.

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Cards of thanks

jcARD OF THANKS] Mr. and Mrs. WilburS SRensberger would like too kthank all of their friends* Rand family for their cards* Rand prayers of concern© oduring Willy’s three-weekQ Sstay in the hospital. 8 Your consideration isx x greatly appreciated. v WIMm A*J m—- r n v»• way iwwry RwfUwefjwi

I Hill llilllllll Illi Card Os Thanks I want to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt thanks to Rev. David Maish for his visits while I was in the Goshen Hospital and to others who visited me there. A very warm thank you to those who offered prayers, sent cards and flowers. Also those who have sent food to my home while I'm convalescing. It is very much appreciated and I am very grateful. God Bless You All, Mabel Brake nimiiiiiiiiniiin

Milford EMS The Milford Emergency Medical Service responded to the following calls recently: On Friday, Oct. 15, a female, 35, was transferred to Kosciusko Community Hospital with possible hip injuries and bruises following an automobile accident. On Sunday, Oct. 24, a male, 77, was transported from Lakeland Loving Care Center to Goshen Hospital for direct admission. On Tuesday, Oct. 26, a female

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was taken to a doctor’s office in Warsaw and returned to Lakeland Loving Care. On Thursday, Oct. 28, a male with breathing difficulties was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital. 1 On Monday, Nov. 1, a female, 78, was taken from downtown Milford to Lakeland Loving Care. Also on Monday, a male, 64, complaining of nausea and dizziness was transported to Goshen Hospital. Syracuse EMS The Syracuse Emergency Medical Service responded to the following calls recently : On October 27, at 4:22 p.m., Thelma Em ma ns, 67, r 5 box 496 Syracuse, came to the Syracuse Fire Station. She had been working around wood and felt something in her eye. The EMT’s rinsed her eye and advised her to see her doctor if the pain persisted. The Syracuse Fire Department was called to a woods fire on October 29. at 12:50 p.m., in the woods behind the Stoller building, on Bowser Road. Syracuse. The fire was caused by wood burning in the woods. F F A compete in state soil judging contest Led by Randy Beer, who placed third in the individual, the Wawasee FFA soil judging team finished in the blue ribbon division by placing 12th in the Indiana State Soil Judging Contest held last Saturday near Seymour, Indiana. Nearly 50 teams and 200 individuals advanced to the state competition from county and area competition. Other Wawasee members on the 12th finishing team were Jim Rhodes, Dave Roberts and Marie Schafer. A second Wawasee team placed in the white ribbon division. Team members were Troy Klein, Ken Schafer, Troy Moneyheffer and Scott Barker.

BIRTHDAY THANKS o To my family and friends for Scalis, cards, and gifts given to fime on my special day. Marian R. Haab

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